Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 1237 Not Together

Chapter 1237: Chapter 1237 Not Together

Tingting paused at those words, seemingly grasping the underlying meaning Shen Mianmian intended. She guessed, "Mianmian, is it about the last time I recommended the hotel, did that upset you? I was just speaking casually, trying to help you save some money, no other meaning. It’s alright if you don’t want to have the banquet at my relative’s hotel. I’m just babbling, just said it casually."

If she had known things would turn out this way, she wouldn’t have made that extra comment. Now that Shen Mianmian had not chosen her relative’s place for the banquet and distanced herself from her, Tingting felt regretful but could only try to explain and see if Mianmian could forgive her.

Shen Mianmian replied indifferently, "You’re overthinking it. It has nothing to do with that. It was entirely Xiaobei’s own wish to change seats."

Although Shen Mianmian indeed became somewhat distant with Tingting because of that incident, the decision for Xiaobei to change seats was solely his own. If he didn’t want to switch seats, Shen Mianmian wouldn’t have intervened.

So, her statement was not a lie.

Tingting was about to say something when He Xiaobei suddenly came out of the school, calling from a distance, "Mommy."

Shen Mianmian walked forward to hold his hand, and Tingting quickly caught up with Xiaoxue. Seeing them, He Xiaobei’s smile faded, but he still courteously greeted, "Auntie Tingting."

Tingting smiled, then pulled out a handful of candies from her pocket and handed them to He Xiaobei, "Xiaobei, have some candy; Auntie brought them especially for you."

Xiaoxue, seeing the candies, lit up with the obvious desire to eat them but remained silent.

He Xiaobei, seeing this, took the candies and stuffed them into Xiaoxue’s hands, "I can’t eat so much candy; it causes cavities."

Seeing He Xiaobei still being so nice to Xiaoxue, Tingting felt joy and took the opportunity to ask, "Xiaobei, why don’t you want to sit with Xiaoxue anymore? Did Xiaoxue misbehave and upset you? Tell Auntie, and if she’s been naughty, I’ll teach her a lesson."

He Xiaobei shook his head, "No, it’s not Xiaoxue’s fault. I just want to sit alone."

"Why do you suddenly want to sit alone? You used to get along well sitting together with Xiaoxue, right?" Tingting pressed him for an answer.

"I like sitting alone now, a bigger space, it’s easier to do homework," He Xiaobei responded.

With the conversation turning this way, Tingting didn’t know what else to say, and could only give an awkward smile.

Seeing this, Shen Mianmian remarked, "We should be heading back."

Tingting wanted to say something but didn’t know how to express it, so she could only watch as Shen Mianmian and her family walked away. Once they were far, a mom who was also acquainted with Tingting approached and said, "They’re wealthy and celebrities, not like us. They are only politely superficial to us, never mistake yourself for their real friend."

Hearing this, Tingting replied somewhat unhappily, "Mianmian and I have a good relationship, we really are friends. It’s not about the money; I don’t covet their wealth."

"Real friends, then were you invited to their wedding?"

Tingting was left speechless by the question, and after thinking, she defended, "Being close and these social exchanges aren’t related. Mianmian must have a lot to consider, that’s probably why she didn’t invite me."

The mom sighed, "Why can’t you understand? Even if they sent you an invitation, how much should you gift? Too much, and your family can’t afford it; too little, and it’s embarrassing. Not giving you an invitation is for your own good. Plus, your relationship really isn’t suitable to be too close; you’re just not in the same league, why even be friends?"