Chapter 444 forever couple
Madam Chen didn’t understand An Lan, and it was even less likely that she would understand Shi Lan.
Therefore, even though Yan Shixiu had told her the rules of the family from the start, she still trembled with caution, getting up early to make breakfast or tidying up the rooms every day. She seemed truly afraid of being thrown out of the house.
But the truth was, both Yan Shixiu and Shi Lan were busy during the day and, after coming home and having dinner in the evening, they would have to go into the study to work overtime.
Madam Chen, a lonely old woman, feared nothing more than being disliked. She had originally thought that behind Yan Shixiu’s back, Shi Lan might give her a hard time. However, after living together for these few days, Shi Lan had never shown her any unpleasantness. Although Shi Lan wasn’t the most empathetic of girls, within what she deemed her territory, she believed everything was under her protection and nobody was allowed to bully anyone.
Eventually, the old lady was able to set her mind at ease, and in her free time, she even did some sewing and embroidery.
One evening, upon coming home, Shi Lan saw the old lady’s craftsmanship and was amazed. Before going to sleep, she said to Yan Shixiu, "Uncle Yan, I think Madam Chen’s embroidery skills are quite good."
Yan Shixiu closed his laptop and looked at her, asking, "Got any ideas?"
"Though Madam Chen hasn’t said anything, after more than forty years of tireless service to the Lian Family, being thrown out just like that, do you think she doesn’t feel cold inside? Therefore, she doesn’t feel any sense of security living here. These past few days she has been observing me, afraid that I will kick her out. If I don’t like someone, they wouldn’t even think about stepping through this door," Shi Lan said.
"The Shi family is in the fashion business, so I know a few artists, and you should too, like Teacher Zhong Yide. Someday, let’s show Madam Chen’s work to him and see if they could work together. If Madam Chen can start her own business and earn an income, she might shed the notion that she’s just a servant," Shi Lan continued, "but since my current status is a bit awkward, this is something you’ll have to handle."
After hearing her out, Yan Shixiu wrapped his arms around Shi Lan and said, "Everyone else considers the elderly a burden, a liability. Why is it that when it comes to you, no matter their age, everyone has value? People would probably find it hard to believe that you’re actually trying to find a job for a woman who is over sixty years old."