Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 968 Going Abroad 1

Chapter 968: Chapter 968 Going Abroad 1

Shen Mianmian also discerned the implication in Ruan Yiqian’s words, but she knew that it was impossible to completely disassociate their relationship at that time, and saying it out loud wouldn’t make Ruan Yiqian listen.

So, she said, "Whatever you guys choose to do, I can’t control, but I don’t want my life to be affected. As long as you don’t disturb my normal life and don’t always interact with me as if you’re at a disadvantage, I can consider you as ordinary friends."

Ruan Feng and Ruan Yiqian, after all, hadn’t done anything too outrageous, and although she didn’t want to integrate into the Ruan Family, if there was no mental pressure, she wouldn’t mind greeting them and having a small talk when they met.

Ruan Feng and Ruan Yiqian were elated; no matter what, as long as Shen Mianmian didn’t treat them with the same cold indifference as before, it was good news.

The two of them quickly made a promise.

"Mianmian, rest assured, we won’t bring this matter up again," Ruan Feng said.

"Mianmian, just treat me like the ordinary big brother you used to, just like when we were in Licheng," Ruan Yiqian added.

This way, Mianmian wouldn’t feel any mental pressure.

Shen Mianmian nodded slightly to show no objections. Right then, the server brought the dishes to the table, and Ruan Feng quickly livened the atmosphere, saying, "Come on, let’s eat."

The meal was relatively harmonious for the four of them, especially Ruan Feng and Ruan Yiqian, who were in quite good spirits. The outcome of this meeting was completely different from what they had expected.

They had thought that Shen Mianmian would become emotional, then burst into tears and swear to cut ties forever. But the outcome was nothing like they had imagined. Shen Mianmian’s understanding manner was heart-wrenching.

At the same time, they also understood that warming Shen Mianmian’s heart wouldn’t be an easy task.

Over the years, she had grown accustomed to being alone, surrounding herself with a thick protective wall. If they didn’t invest a lot of time and heart, they simply wouldn’t be able to break through.

Shen Mianmian was unaware of their thoughts. After the meal, He Nan drove her back to school, while Ruan Feng and Ruan Yiqian went off to attend to their own affairs.

Yang Xiaoxi was idly lying on a stool, so deep in thought she didn’t notice Shen Mianmian sit down beside her. Shen Mianmian found it odd and asked, "Xiaoxi, what’s on your mind? You seem lost in thought."

Yang Xiaoxi was snapped back to reality and realized Shen Mianmian had returned. She quickly asked, "Mianmian, how did the talk go? Was it smooth? They didn’t pressure you, did they?"

Even though she knew that Ruan Feng wouldn’t be like Ruan Lingyu, she was still somewhat worried.

"It went well," Shen Mianmian nodded and softly said, "From now on, we’ll just be acquaintances—I won’t return to the Ruan Family."

Hearing this, Yang Xiaoxi breathed a sigh of relief, "It’s good that there was no argument."

Noticing Yang Xiaoxi’s preoccupied expression, Shen Mianmian couldn’t help but ask, "What were you thinking about just now?"

Yang Xiaoxi blushed and spoke in an awkward tone, "I ran into Cheng Feiyang at lunch. I forgot my meal card, and he actually treated me to a meal."

"If you feel bad about it, just treat him to a meal next time," Shen Mianmian suggested.

Yang Xiaoxi ruffled her hair, looking somewhat downcast as she said, "It’s not about the meal. Ah, I don’t know how to explain it, but I feel like he’s acting strange, even offering me the meat from his bowl."

Although her relationship with Cheng Feiyang wasn’t as hostile as before and they didn’t start fighting upon meeting, it wasn’t particularly good either!

She wondered why he suddenly started acting so weird.