Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 584: The Crow Wishes to Become a Phoenix

Chapter 584: Chapter 584: The Crow Wishes to Become a Phoenix

Wan Dongcheng had never expected to run into Shen Mianmian here. Perhaps because his intentions were not entirely pure, he felt somewhat guilty, but he quickly regained his composure. He was simply giving a ride to his student on the way back, and there was nothing between them, so why should he feel guilty?

Thinking this way, Wan Dongcheng’s confidence returned. "Shen Mianmian, what do you mean by that interrogative tone? I just came back from a wedding, and this is my student. I just happened to be passing by, so I gave her a lift. Is there a problem?"

Before Shen Mianmian could speak, Zhao Xinlan couldn’t help but ask, "Teacher Wan, why is she calling you brother-in-law?"

Shen Mianmian, who had disappeared for several months, had suddenly appeared before her, calling Teacher Wan brother-in-law—what on earth was going on?

Shen Mianmian clearly didn’t have a sister.

What disappointed Zhao Xinlan even more was that Teacher Wan was already married. She had always thought that Teacher Wan was still single.

"A crow aspiring to become a phoenix," Wan Dongcheng mocked.

Zhao Xinlan didn’t grasp the meaning behind his words, but Shen Mianmian understood. They had long since had a falling out, and she retorted, "I call you brother-in-law out of respect for Sister Shiping. You are now a people’s teacher, responsible for educating the young. You should weigh your words carefully."

Was she implying that his character was flawed? What right did a young girl, who wasn’t even fully grown, have to preach to him?

Wan Dongcheng’s face darkened. "Shen Mianmian, don’t think for a moment that just because you recognize Li Yue as your sworn brother, you’re really part of the Li Family. It’s none of your business what I do."

"You’re overthinking it. I have no interest in meddling with your messy affairs," Shen Mianmian replied, her gaze sweeping over Zhao Xinlan, revealing an inscrutable smile. "Sister Shiping and the child are in the hospital right now. If you still remember that you’re a father, you might want to go visit them!"

Upon hearing that the child was in the hospital, Wan Dongcheng’s complexion changed, and a flicker of panic crossed his eyes.

The child must have been admitted to the hospital yesterday and was still there today, which meant the situation was serious, but at this moment, his concern was not for the child. "Shen Mianmian, I advise you to keep your mouth shut when you’re at the Li Family’s place in the future. Know what should be said and what should be kept to yourself."

If the Li Family found out that the child was in the hospital and he had returned home with a female student, given Li Julin’s temper, he would surely be furious.

Shen Mianmian laughed sarcastically, "I thought brother-in-law wasn’t afraid."

With that, she turned and walked away.

Wan Dongcheng’s face turned ashen with rage. This Shen Mianmian, so young yet so insolent, had not spared him a shred of face.

"Teacher Wan, what on earth is going on?" Zhao Xinlan, oblivious to his changed expression, was preoccupied with why Shen Mianmian was connected to Wan Dongcheng and was desperate to stop Shen Mianmian.

Wan Dongcheng managed to regain his composure and explained, "She’s my sister-in-law’s sworn little sister."

With a sneer, he added, "Sworn little sister, huh? Their relationship is not nearly as simple as that."

Zhao Xinlan was consumed with jealousy. How could Shen Mianmian be so lucky—not to have been sold was one thing, but also to have ties with Teacher Wan’s family?

No, Teacher Wan and his family must not know what kind of person Shen Mianmian really was. She was determined to expose Shen Mianmian’s true face.

"Teacher Wan, there are some things about Shen Mianmian that you surely don’t know, right?"

Wan Dongcheng’s mind was intrigued, "Go on, tell me."

Everyone was from Li Town, and as Shen Mianmian and Zhao Xinlan were from the same year at school, it was no surprise to Wan Dongcheng that they knew each other. From the way Zhao Xinlan reacted upon encountering Shen Mianmian, it was clear their relationship was not good.

He felt that Zhao Xinlan must know something about Shen Mianmian that others did not.