Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 171 She Had Ultimately Given Her Heart To The Wrong One.

Chapter 171: Chapter 171 She Had Ultimately Given Her Heart To The Wrong One.

"Mianmian, I know this is unfair to you, but Siyu is also like a daughter to me. I’ve raised her just as I did you. I can’t just abandon her."

Shen Jianhua was both ashamed and guilty, but he still couldn’t bring himself to neglect Zhou Siyu.

"Dad, please don’t say anymore." Although Shen Mianmian had long understood Shen Jianhua’s feelings, actually hearing him say it still hurt, and her gaze dimmed a bit.

She didn’t want to hear any more about Zhou Siyu.

She only wanted to express her thoughts, "I’m not asking you and Mom to treat me well, I just hope that next year Mom won’t find various reasons to delay my studies. Even if I don’t get into high school, I still want to get my junior high diploma."

Shen Mianmian knew that if she directly expressed her desire to attend high school, Shen Jianhua would only think she was being unreasonable, wanting to compete with Zhou Siyu despite poor grades.

But expressing her wish to complete the final half-year of tuition-free schooling could elicit Shen Jianhua’s sympathy, and thus prompt him to protect her. At this point, she indeed still needed Shen Jianhua’s protection.

Once in high school, where she could board, Zhou Lanfang would no longer be able to control her.

Indeed, after hearing what she said, Shen Jianhua immediately took a stance, "Mianmian, rest assured about this, I will talk to your mom. Just concentrate on your ninth grade. At home, I can still be in charge of this aspect."

They had talked for so long, and he was afraid Shen Mianmian would demand to go to high school and college. But Shen Mianmian’s request was so modest that Shen Jianhua was overwhelmed with guilt. If he couldn’t even meet this request, he truly wouldn’t deserve to be called a father.

"Dad, I believe in you." Shen Mianmian looked at Shen Jianhua with a steadfast gaze. This was the last time she would trust Shen Jianhua — just half a year of his protection, allowing her to complete her ninth-grade studies undisturbed. Whether she would be rich or poor in the future, she wouldn’t abandon Shen Jianhua.

Of course, she wouldn’t be as blindly obedient as she was in her previous life.

"Mianmian, Dad knew you’d be sensible," Shen Jianhua instantly turned into a qualified father.

Aside from busy farm periods, there wasn’t much else to do at home. Shen Mianmian’s meaning was clear to him — simply to keep his wife from causing trouble.

With a mother like that, Shen Mianmian had indeed suffered.

These years had not been easy for the child.

Fortunately, Shen Mianmian was now grown up, and after graduating next year, she could learn a trade.

His wife was motivated by money, and if Shen Mianmian started contributing financially to the household, her mother would surely treat her well.

"Dad, if there’s nothing else, I’m going to my room to tidy up. Siyu left it quite a mess earlier," Shen Mianmian said, not wanting to see Shen Jianhua’s display of false paternal love, though she didn’t forget to subtly remind him of his responsibilities.

"Siyu is indeed not as good as you in that regard." Shen Jianhua had seen the state of the room earlier but didn’t take it to heart. Children anxious to go out and play don’t bother to tidy up.

Hearing his tone, Shen Mianmian laughed at herself mockingly. The subtle hint she had given was wasted.

She had become clear about one thing — Shen Jianhua felt guilty towards her and also counted on her for future support, which is why he would superficially side with her.

But his feelings for Zhou Siyu were selfless—he treated her like his own flesh and blood.

That’s why he was so happy when Siyu did well in her exams. Subconsciously treating Siyu as his real daughter, pride blossomed within him at her achievements.

In her previous life, her efforts had ultimately been misplaced.

If it had been otherwise, Shen Jianhua wouldn’t have gone to his death without ever telling her a single heartfelt truth.

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