Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 923 Return to the Village 1

Chapter 923: Chapter 923 Return to the Village 1

Shen Mianmian pursed her lips and remained silent, and Xiaocui didn’t dare to say more. Unaware, the two slept through the night, and the threesome got up early the next morning to visit the shop. After greeting everyone, they bought some gifts and returned to their village.

First, the trio went to see Zhao Xianlai. Seeing Shen Mianmian return home victorious, Zhao Xianlai was heartened and nodded incessantly, "I always knew you had integrity and could achieve great results, but I never imagined you could get into Beijing University."

Speaking of which, Zhao Xianlai said shamefully, "The village has wronged you! When you got into Beijing University, the village should have held a banquet to celebrate and welcome you."

Shen Mianmian sincerely replied, "Uncle, please don’t say that. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I’ve always been grateful to you, and I haven’t been able to visit you and Auntie all these years, please don’t mind."

Hearing this, Li Chunhua took over the conversation, "Mianmian, don’t say that. We know very well how hard these years have been for you; others may not know, but your Uncle Zhao and I do. You are fortunate, and we’re happy about that. Let’s not speak of this as outsiders."

"Hmm."

Shen Mianmian nodded.

After some polite chat, Zhao Xianlai brought up Shen Jianhua. Li Chunhua interrupted as soon as he began, "Mianmian has just come back, why bring up those matters to her now?"

"It’s about Mianmian’s foster father; it’s better she knows," Zhao Xianlai firmly stated.

Upon hearing this, Li Chunhua fell silent.

Shen Mianmian smiled and took the initiative, "Uncle Zhao, you’re talking about Shen Jianhua having cancer, aren’t you? Xiaocui told me."

"Yes, that’s it." Knowing that Xiaocui had already mentioned it, Zhao Xianlai found it easier to discuss, "Mianmian, I know what he has done, but I believe that since he raised you for so many years, out of respect if not affection, you should visit him now that you’re back."

Zhao Xianlai didn’t wish to morally obligate Shen Mianmian; he just thought that if Shen Mianmian knew and didn’t visit, it would sound bad if it got out, and she might regret it later.

Besides, the current state of Shen Jianhua was truly pitiful.

Shen Mianmian remained silent and looked up at He Nan.

"Go take a look," He Nan said lightly.

He understood Shen Mianmian’s character—if she didn’t visit now, even if she moved on to Beijing, she might sporadically remember this matter.

After considering, Shen Mianmian nodded, but she didn’t go back immediately; instead, she first visited Old Mrs. Liu’s house. Seeing her daughter return with Shen Mianmian, Old Mrs. Liu couldn’t stop smiling, endlessly praising how unrecognizably beautiful Shen Mianmian had become.

After exchanging pleasantries, she and Shen Mianmian spoke about Shen Jianhua. First, she cursed Zhou Lanfang, then mentioned Shen Jianhua’s illness, "It’s all his karma. He was counting on Zhou Siyu, but now Siyu wouldn’t even give him a second glance, denying him recognition as an uncle."

"Mianmian, let me tell you, if he tries to gain your sympathy by playing the victim, you must not bother with him. It’s all his own doing. You have no idea how they slandered you behind your back. A person like that is not worthy of sympathy."