Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 230: Hiding Money

Chapter 230: Chapter 230: Hiding Money

Shen Jianhua was out visiting neighbors with two others, leaving Shen Mianmian alone at home. She sat in her room, pondering for a while when her eyes suddenly lit up.

She took out the malted milk bottle from her schoolbag. The malted milk inside was nearly finished—just one more drink and it would be gone.

Seizing the opportunity of being alone at home, Shen Mianmian drank the last of the malted milk mixed with water, then washed the bottle, arranged the money well, and stuffed it all inside.

The Shen Family’s house was still made of mud bricks; it was somewhat damp in the summer, always carrying a musty earth smell, and though it was somewhat better in winter, there was still a scent.

Shen Mianmian made a round of the room and then ran to the kitchen to grab the frying spatula. She used it to furiously dig at the floor by the foot of the bed.

After about twenty minutes, she had dug a small hole deep enough to fit the malted milk bottle.

She placed the bottle in the hole and restored the floor to its original state. Not entirely reassured, she then covered it with an old shoe for extra concealment.

Zhou Lanfang and Shen Jianhua usually didn’t come into her room.

Zhou Siyu was quite lazy and disliked cleaning. She might rummage through boxes and cabinets on occasion, but she wouldn’t dig up the floor.

The lid of the malted milk bottle was made of iron; the money wouldn’t get damp or be gnawed by rats. It was safe there for the time being.

After ensuring everything was in order, Shen Mianmian casually washed the spatula. About twenty minutes later, Shen Jianhua and the other two returned home.

That evening, Zhou Lanfang made a pot of glutinous rice balls using glutinous rice flour, and the family went to bed early after eating together.

The next morning, Shen Mianmian left the village with Xiaocui. Zhou Siyu, using the excuse that one bicycle couldn’t carry so many people, rode to school by herself.

But just as she was approaching the school gates, someone stopped her.

Seeing clearly who had halted her, Zhou Siyu panicked.

"What do you want? I had nothing to do with the marriage business between you and Erni, it was Shen Mianmian who stirred up trouble. If you want to find someone, find her—she’ll be here soon, following behind."

What rotten luck, had she known someone was lying in wait here, she would have brought Shen Mianmian along.

"Don’t be scared," said Xu Haiyang with a rogue’s smile. "I’m not here to cause trouble."

Zhou Siyu felt a chill at Xu Haiyang’s smile; this man was clearly bad news.

Getting involved with him would surely bring nothing good.

"Then I’ll be leaving. Shen Mianmian is right behind me. If you’re looking for her, just wait here a little longer."

"Hold on," Xu Haiyang called out to her.

"I’m not here for Shen Mianmian this time; I’m here for you."

Just as Zhou Siyu’s heart had settled, it leapt back to her throat.

"What do you want from me?"

Her gut told her it was still related to Shen Mianmian’s affairs. Anxious to distance herself from Shen Mianmian, she said, "I’m not close with Shen Mianmian. I don’t know anything about what she’s doing."

"Don’t play smart with me." Xu Haiyang hooked up a sly smile, warning her, "I’ve looked into your relationship. You’re studying at the Shen Family’s house, and you’re Shen Mianmian’s cousin."

Zhou Siyu’s heart sank with a thud, and her face instantly paled.

If Xu Haiyang knew this much, was he intending to take out Shen Mianmian’s actions on her?

Seeing her so frightened, Xu Haiyang quickly said, "Don’t be afraid, I already told you I’m not here to cause trouble."

He was looking for Zhou Siyu’s help, not to scare her.

Zhou Siyu still felt uneasy, so Xu Haiyang simply stated his purpose outright.

"I fell for Shen Mianmian the first time I saw her, and I want to pursue her, but I’ve had no chance to see her. Since you’re her cousin and live with her, you must have a good relationship. I’d like you to help me out."

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