From Yingzi's father's repeated behavior, it's clear that he's also a troublemaker. He doesn't understand proper manners or etiquette at all. Reasoning with someone like that is just impossible.
"The Old Master doesn't bring it up because he probably thinks it's a bad topic to discuss. The Old Master values his reputation—how could this kind of thing be mentioned?" Lian Shouxin added, "Anyway, as long as we know it ourselves, we don't need to show him any kindness. We just won't acknowledge this kinship, and that's that."
These words made sense—clearly, Lian Shouxin understood the Old Master Lian quite well.
"Mom, you see my dad now—he understands everything so well! It must be because he's learned so many characters. Mom, you shouldn't always be caught up in work either. When you have some free time, why don't you learn a couple of characters too?" Lian Manman teased playfully.
When Lian Manman suggested she learn to read and write, Lady Zhang clearly felt intimidated.