Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 618 Making a Fuss

Chapter 618: Chapter 618 Making a Fuss

"What a farce." Li Julin suddenly scolded angrily.

"..."

Everyone was startled by Li Julin’s outburst.

"Dad."

Li Shiping and Li Yue called out simultaneously, clearly intending to speak up for Shen Mianmian.

Li Julin, however, ignored the two of them, and with a stern face, seriously looked at Shen Mianmian, "You insist on attending No. 3 Middle School; is it because it doesn’t require boarding and is thus convenient for running your business?"

Nobody expected Li Julin to think of it this way. Shen Mianmian had known that if Li Julin discovered that this was her reason for not attending No. 1 Middle School, he would strongly disapprove.

But now that he had guessed it, Shen Mianmian didn’t want to lie, "Uncle Li, there is indeed a part of the reason that I didn’t go to No. 1 Middle School because of this."

"What a farce." Li Julin scolded angrily again, "How can you prioritize business over your studies? You’re only in your teens, the prime time for studying, you..."

Li Julin grew angrier the more he thought about it, but then he realized that Shen Mianmian was already studying at No. 3 Middle School and nothing could be changed. He could only glare, "All of you, fallen into the trap of money, wasting such fine talents."

Clearly, this included Li Yue, who disgruntledly pursed his lips, "Being a professor isn’t the only path in life. Surely not every student you’ve taught can end up as a professor?"

Li Julin’s anger was close to steaming out of his head, and Xiu Min quickly stepped in to smooth things over, "Xiaoyue, why must you say things to anger your father?"

She then looked at her husband, "And you shouldn’t be angry either. Though Mianmian didn’t attend No. 1 Middle School, her grades haven’t fallen behind, have they?"

Hearing this, Shen Mianmian immediately nodded in agreement and reported her exam scores from today. Originally, she had planned to tell Uncle Li on Sunday, but since Uncle Li was here, she spoke now.

Hearing that her grades hadn’t slipped, Li Julin’s anger subsided.

With Shen Mianmian’s matter settled for now, Li Yue immediately turned his criticism towards Wan Dongcheng, "Sis, why did you sell the bracelet that mom and dad gave you as a wedding gift? Tell me it wasn’t Wan Dongcheng who forced you to sell it?"

At these words, Wan Dongcheng quickly spoke before Li Shiping could, "Shiping, you should explain to Xiaoyue quickly. He insists that it was I who made you sell the jewelry."

Li Shiping looked at him with disdain.

Shen Mianmian let out a cold laugh but remained silent. This was a matter between the two of them, and with both parties present, it wasn’t her place to speak.

He Nan seemed to think the same and also remained quiet.

Seeing her daughter silent, Xiu Min anxiously inquired, "Shiping, was it really your decision to sell the jewelry?"

Li Julin remained silent, seemingly reluctant to get involved, but he looked displeased.

"Sis, tell me the truth, was it Wan Dongcheng who asked you to sell it?" Li Yue pursued the question.

Everyone’s eyes turned to Li Shiping. She felt her head buzzing, unsure of how to respond.

If she confessed, it would truly be the end for her and Wan Dongcheng. She wasn’t worried about letting go of her child; she feared for the child growing up as an orphan.

Seeing Li Shiping’s dilemma, Wan Dongcheng felt somewhat relieved, fairly certain that she wouldn’t expose him. Just as a hint of satisfaction began to show in his eyes, he heard her say.

"Dongcheng had to get married and didn’t have the money to go back, plus the child needed money for an illness, so he pressured me into selling the bracelet."

Wan Dongcheng, having calculated every possibility, had not anticipated that Li Shiping, who was educated since she was young, wasn’t accustomed to lying. Despite the difficulty in voicing such truths, she spoke honestly.