Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 928: Homecoming 6

Chapter 928: Chapter 928: Homecoming 6

Shen Jianhua opened his mouth, wanting to refuse, but Shen Mianmian had already stepped out the door.

As the four people left, the room suddenly became cold and deserted again. Shen Jianhua’s eyes moistened in an instant, and layers of regret swept over his heart. If he hadn’t been foolish back then, things with Shen Mianmian wouldn’t have ended up this way.

Now on the brink of death, he didn’t even have anyone to keep him company.

The more he thought about it, the worse Shen Jianhua felt until, finally, he cried silently.

"Mianmian, you’re not going soft-hearted, are you?" Xiaocui watched Shen Mianmian walk out of the room and turn back for a glance, so she tentatively asked.

Shen Mianmian smiled and shook her head. "The father-daughter affection between us has come to an end."

It ended in a past life when she worked desperately to make money, took care of him, and treated his illness. In this life, she wouldn’t fulfill her filial duties by his sickbed anymore. As for what other people said, it didn’t matter to her.

Xiaocui pursed her lips and said nothing more.

When they arrived at Aunt Liu’s doorstep, Shen Mianmian suddenly stopped. Instead of entering, she said to Xiaocui, "You go ahead! I’ll take a walk around the village with He Nan."

"Okay."

Xiaocui nodded and stepped into the courtyard.

Shen Mianmian and He Nan walked together to the small river outside the village. As if recalling childhood memories, she said softly, "As a child, I would wash clothes here. Whenever I couldn’t figure something out or when I was very sad, I liked to sit by the river. Back then, I thought this place was pure land."

A glint of compassion flickered in He Nan’s eyes. He gently wrapped his arms around her and said, "From now on, I’ll be there for you."

Shen Mianmian hugged him back tightly and after a long while said, "He Nan, do you think I should pay for his medical treatment?"

Forgiving Shen Jianhua and continuing as father and daughter, being filial to him in the future, that was an impossible task for Shen Mianmian, she was very clear that she couldn’t do it.

But to ignore him completely and let him slowly die of illness seemed somewhat unbearable to her.

"Let’s see!" He Nan gave his opinion indifferently, "Take it as paying back for the many years of upbringing he has given you."

"Do you also think I should pay for his treatment?" she asked, looking up.

He Nan raised his hand and ruffled her hair. "If he just dies like this, there will definitely be a thorn in your heart in the future. Instead of that, it’s better to spend some money on his treatment. Whether or not he gets better is his fate, but you will have done your moral duty and owed him nothing."

His words struck deep in Shen Mianmian’s heart. She buried her head in his chest again and said childishly, "But I don’t want to have any contact with him."

"Leave that to me."

He Nan said.

Shen Mianmian murmured an acknowledgment. The two stood by the river for a while, and when it seemed about time, they returned to Aunt Liu’s house. Aunt Liu had also called Zhao Xianlai and his wife over, and Xiaocui had already delivered a bowl of rice to Shen Jianhua.

No one brought up his matter again. The meal was cheerful, and upon learning that Shen Mianmian would be returning to Beijing in a couple of days, they felt reluctant to see her go. But on second thought, it seemed better for Shen Mianmian to return to Beijing.

In Beijing, there were at least fewer troubles.

Before leaving, He Nan pulled Zhao Xianlai aside for a private chat, "Uncle Zhao, there’s something I’d like to ask of you. I’ll be processing Shen Jianhua’s hospital admission at the People’s Hospital this afternoon and will take care of his hospitalization fee. After we leave, please help to pass the message."

Zhao Xianlai was taken aback, "Is Mianmian willing to pay for his treatment?"

"Hmm." He Nan nodded, "Mianmian has a kind heart."