Chapter 8, Sleepless Night (Part 1)

Manner's head. Zhang could not help but say this, but dared not say anything more.

Zhang did not realize that Lian Man'er was pretending, and suddenly became so anxious that sweat appeared on his forehead

"Man'er, come here and apologize to your mother." Lian Shouxin called Lian Man'er.

Lian Zhi'er, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi also gathered around. Upon seeing Lian Man'er lying still with her eyes closed, they all began to cry.

"Man'er..." Zhang's voice was filled with fear, as well as a plea, "Quickly return the meat to your grandmother"

"Is she not dead? Look, she can still eat meat," Zhou said fiercely.

Isn't it just a piece of meat? Moreover, she hasn't even tasted it yet. To insult and curse like this, is this still a family member or elder? Fortunately, the soul within her small body has matured a few years, so it is not so fragile. If she were truly just a ten-year-old child, it could easily leave her with a psychological scar.

Lian Zhier and Xiao Qi both blushed, while Zhao Shi and Lian Ye'er were so frightened that they huddled closely together. Gu Shi, Lian Hua'er, and the others looked at Lian Man'er with expressions of disdain and glee, but He Shi seemed to find it amusing, watching with a cheerful smile.

Lian Man'er made a concerted effort to recall what a ten-year-old child should look like, deliberately crying so hard that she could hardly catch her breath. Meanwhile, she did not stop talking, insisting that Old Lady Lian would rather throw the meat away than give any to the children.

Returning to the western chamber, after Lian Man'er was placed on the kang, Zhang Shi climbed onto the kang to embrace her and asked how she was doing

Lian Shouxin looked back at the Zhang family, and Zhang sighed. They were all in the same room; what had happened was known to Lian Shouxin as well. If one were to say that Man'er had made a mistake, it was only that she should not have reached for the chopsticks. However, later the child sensibly returned the dish, and everyone laughed, thus the matter was settled. It must be said that Zhou's favoritism was not a recent development. Lian Shouxin glanced at his emaciated eldest daughter and then at his second daughter, who still had a cloth wrapped around her head, feeling a mix of emotions in his heart. However, later the child sensibly returned the dish, and everyone laughed, thus the matter was settled. It must be said that Zhou's favoritism was not a recent development. Lian Shouxin glanced at his emaciated eldest daughter and then at his second daughter, who still had a cloth wrapped around her head, feeling a mix of emotions in his heart

This day has been exhausting, and even Man'er feels quite weak. After saying these words, she became somewhat disoriented. In her dazed state, she caught a whiff of traditional Chinese medicine and heard the voices of Lian Shouxin and the Zhang family.

Zhang's expression changed, and he turned to look at Lian Man'er

"Grandma, go ahead and hit me. " Lian Man'er put down her chopsticks, covered her face, and cried loudly, "Grandma, please don’t throw away the meat. Aunt Xiu'er has had her fill, but Ye'er, Ya'er, and little Qi haven't had a single bite. Grandma, just hit me, it doesn’t matter if you beat me to death, as long as you give the discarded meat to my brother little Qi to eat."

Everyone quickly had dinner. Zhang brought Lian Zhi to clear the dishes, while Zhao and Lian Ye also helped. Later, Zhou only ate a few bites of food and said she felt uncomfortable in her chest, lying on the kang and moaning continuously. Several sons and daughters-in-law came forward to inquire, but Zhou did not explain her condition, only saying that she felt uncomfortable in her chest and that she was going to die

Zhou was taken aback; she did not expect even Lian Man'er to act this way with the *book*. Lian Hua also had a fleeting look, surprised that this clumsy little girl had such cleverness.

Ye'er, Ya'er, sister, and Xiao Qi. Lian Man'er divided the meat in the bowl among the several children and even gave her own portion to Xiao Qi

Lian Man'er blinked her eyes; the Zhou family was being so unreasonable. What should she do?

"Mother, although the vine's head has been struck, I understand filial piety towards you even more now," said Zhang.

However, today, even Lian Man'er took the initiative to pick up meat, which is something she would never dare to do normally

Lian Man'er pretended not to see and lowered her head to eat.

Old Lady Lian was almost infuriated, as the several girls in the household were all accustomed to her suppression. Especially Zhang's two daughters, who were particularly obedient; when scolded, they would only dare to cry softly, never having the courage to act this way.

This is the meat given by Grandma, let's thank her together. Lian Man'er said to the children.

According to Lian Man'er’s original intention, she wanted to put the meat into her mouth and deliberately eat it in a delicious manner to provoke the Zhou family. However, upon observing the expressions of the Zhang family, Lian Zhi'er, and Xiao Qi, she was compelled to change her mind

Father, if not, I will invite the doctor to take a look at Mother

Even the old gentleman's table of people stopped their chopsticks and looked over here

Mother is the one who cares for me the most. Lian Man'er’s tears come quickly and go just as fast

Fourth Brother, Mother is upset because of your Man'er

Zhang could not help but laugh inwardly

"Look at the daughter you are raising, is she a glutton reincarnated? Today she has both white flour and meat, thinking she is some rich young lady. Let’s see if she has that kind of fate." Zhou gritted her teeth and scolded.

"You, you, look at you..." Zhou pointed at Zhang and scolded

I bow my head to my mother. Before Lian Man could kneel down, she hugged her head, leaned against Zhang's body, and weakly said, "Mother, my head hurts so much, it hurts a lot"

... ...

Indeed, Lian Man'er was reminded by Zhang's words; she had injured her head, and she could also act spoiled. Moreover, Lian Man'er was only 10 years old, so it was only natural for her to act spoiled.

Lian Man'er felt as if countless alpacas were galloping past her. ... As for the Zhou family ... she could no longer find suitable words to describe it. With a sigh, she understood why everyone's chopsticks were kept far away from that meat; she should have been a bit more perceptive.

Zhou's face turned as black as the bottom of a black pot

"I will come to pay my respects to Mother shortly." Lian Shouxin and Zhang hurriedly carried Lian Man'er to the west wing.

She knew that at this moment, if she were to slap Lian Man'er twice and scold her a few times, Mrs. Zhou would be appeased. But how could she bring herself to do that? After all, she was a mother, and Lian Man'er had nearly lost her life.

I feel better now," Lian Man'er said, "It's dark, and the road is difficult to navigate. Don't go looking for the young man.

Dr. Wang, it is fortunate to have you in the village

"Let you eat meat, I will give you all of it." Zhou Shi, hetushu.com, in a fit of anger, picked up the remaining pieces of meat from the bowl and placed them all into Lian Man'er’s bowl

Thank you, Grandma. Several children, upon seeing the meat in the bowl, exclaimed in unison.

Zhou's heartache condition flares up several times a year, and everyone is well aware of how to treat it. The best treatment method is to apply a continuous remedy. However, whether it is Lian Shouxin or the Zhang family, they are strict with their own children, yet they never resort to beating or scolding them.

"Mother, Man'er is your granddaughter..." Zhang's words trailed off, unable to continue.

"Mother, Man'er hasn't eaten anything for three days, and almost..." Zhang blushed, trying to plead for Man'er, hoping to gain Zhou's forgiveness

"Fourth Brother, you speak so lightly. Look at how angry our mother is; it's easy to say things, but it doesn't solve anything," Lian Xiuer said discontentedly.

Zhang's face flushed red. Zhou's words made her feel extremely ashamed, while also feeling deeply wronged. She understood Zhou's temperament; usually, she would repeatedly remind her own children. The children were very obedient, bringing her honor, and had never been scolded by Zhou for eating.

Do not think that I cannot see through your little schemes. Zhou took the piece of meat out and threw it onto the table, saying, "Do I need her to serve me the meat?"

Come on, this is just too childish

"Why are you angry, Grandma? I intended to give this meat to you." Lian Man'er delivered the meat she originally planned to give to Xiao Qi into Zhou's bowl.

Is she really so oblivious? Man'er couldn't help but smile bitterly in her heart. She had indeed noticed the oddities here, but the key was that she couldn't hold back.

Lian Man'er’s lamentations left her utterly defenseless. Now that Old Master Lian has spoken, Zhou's chest heaved for a long time, and she could only swallow her anger.

What? Apologize? Lian Man'er blinked.

"Man'er, how are you? Don't scare your mother. Oh my God..." Zhang cried out, and her tears were genuine. Her daughter had just been found after being lost, and if she were to lose her again, it would be like stabbing a knife into a fresh wound, causing even more pain

"Man'er, come and bow to your grandmother," said Lian Shouxin.

"Carry the girl back and fetch the doctor," the old master said to Lian Shouxin, then turned to the lying Lian Old Lady and scolded, "Why aren't you getting up quickly? You're already of a considerable age, and you don't feel embarrassed at all."

The Zhou family is being so unyielding, while the Zhang family feels both awkward and distressed

Lian Man'er was unconvinced; even if she were to return, she feared that the Zhou family would simply cast her aside.

"What are you all arguing about? It's time to eat. If there's meat, let the children have some." Even the old man on the kang said, "Don't start with your usual favoritism again."

Lian Man'er saw the anxious faces of the couple and their three children, and felt a sense of compassion.

"Which one is not my granddaughter? I haven't even taken a bite of this meat, do you still have any shame!" Zhou continued to scold.

Everyone at the table stopped using their chopsticks and looked at Zhou and Lian Man'er. Before Lian Man'er could respond, Zhou had already turned to Zhang and launched an attack.

Hey, it's just a piece of meat. Is it really that serious? The way you're talking makes it sound like she committed murder or arson.