Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 167 Zhou Siyu’s Contribution

Chapter 167: Chapter 167 Zhou Siyu’s Contribution

Shen Mianmian ignored Zhou Lanfang and looked directly at Shen Jianhua. "Dad, it’s not my place to ask about other people’s affairs, but don’t I have the right to know about my own?"

She had to wheedle the information out of Shen Jianhua.

Zhou Lanfang was more inclined to listen to Zhou Siyu; under normal circumstances, as long as Siyu did not allow something to be said or done, Lanfang was quite obedient.

Especially after Siyu came of age, almost anything she said was taken as truth by Lanfang.

In the previous life, the way Lanfang had treated Jianhua had a lot to do with Siyu.

Once she was brought to the city and gained more exposure and acquaintances, she gradually began to look down on Jianhua, who only knew how to work in the kiln and farm the land.

When Shen Jianhua heard Mianmian’s words, he pondered for a moment and then decided to tell her the truth. After all, there was nothing in the matter that couldn’t be said, and it might improve the relationship between the two sisters.

"Mianmian, about your sponsorship, you owe a lot to Siyu..."

"Uncle Dad, maybe it’s better not to tell Sister about this, right? So she doesn’t overthink it," Zhou Siyu tried to stop Shen Jianhua, feeling a bit uneasy. They had agreed not to tell Mianmian about this, and she hadn’t expected her uncle dad to be unable to keep it in.

"Exactly, why tell her about this?"

Yang Guifen and Zhou Lanfang echoed his words, the more Mianmian wanted to know, the less they wanted to tell her.

Shen Jianhua: "..."

Caught between them, he was unsure whether to speak or to remain silent, finding himself hesitant and indecisive.

Zhou Siyu felt a hint of triumph in her heart; Uncle Dad was still siding with her and Auntie. How could Mianmian possibly stand a chance against the three of them?

Shen Mianmian didn’t speak either. Disappointed, she lowered her head. After a while, she looked up and called out, "Dad..."

Her lips pursed and her voice choked up, "Even Auntie has the right to know, but I don’t. In your heart, do you always consider me an outsider?"

Her words struck right at Shen Jianhua’s soft spot.

Indeed!

This wasn’t such a big deal to begin with, and speaking about it might even improve the sisters’ relationship. What was there to hide?

Thinking this way, he no longer heeded Zhou Siyu’s objection.

"Mianmian, don’t think too much. I didn’t tell you before because Siyu wanted to make you happy and didn’t want you to know she was the one helping you from behind."

"Siyu helped?" Shen Mianmian was confused. "The sponsorship?"

Zhou Siyu’s face fell. Feeling guilty, she dared not speak but tried to appear calm.

Shen Jianhua nodded, "The spot was originally Siyu’s, but she wanted to make you happy, to let you finish the ninth grade and get your diploma. So she discussed with the principal and had the spot transferred to you, considering you both are sisters, helping either of you is the same."

To put it frankly, both of their tuition fees were paid by Shen Jianhua, so whether the discount was applied to one or the other, it didn’t make a difference.

The only difference was that in doing so, Mianmian would be a bit happier.

One had to admit, Siyu was such a considerate child. She knew the family was facing difficulties and understood that Mianmian wanted to study. As a student, she couldn’t help the family much, but she knew how to do her utmost to alleviate their burdens and also knew how to show love and care for her elder sister, Mianmian.

It was also his fault. If he had shown a little more joy when Mianmian had brought the matter up, she probably wouldn’t have insisted on knowing more.

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