I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s-Chapter 10: The Ultimate Level of Quarreling

Shen Meng looked at everyone with a sorrowful gaze, but sneered internally. The true pinnacle of quarreling isn't turning red from shouting, but rather to speak in such an insidiously sarcastic manner that it leaves the other helpless and speechless.

Though what's said may be somewhat unpleasant, it's nothing but the truth.

Shen Fugui and Wang Guizhi helped Shen Meng to the kang bed, feeling extremely proud of their daughter's words. Now was not the time to be aggressive, just as when they first arrived at the Lu Family; because they were anxious, they quarreled and, in the eyes of outsiders, it seemed to be their own fault.

After helping Shen Meng, who looked somewhat breathless, sit down, the two quietly pulled several children behind them. Although Mingyang was not pulled back, it didn't interfere with their show of weakness.

Li Debang and Zhang Hongfa felt quite ashamed by Shen Meng's words. Incidents of people getting injured by cattle from the production team during the busy farming season weren't unheard of. When cattle got mad, people could even get killed. Shen Meng was alone with Zhou Jiaojiao when she was hit.

When she was carried back by the villagers, she cursed the heavens and earth, accusing Zhou Jiaojiao of trying to harm her. She also said that Zhou Jiaojiao was up to no good and would end up harming her husband and children. Zhou Jiaojiao had married into the Lu Family Village for over half a year, and she was usually gentle and polite, greeting everyone she saw and lending a hand whenever needed. In contrast, Shen Meng was deceitful and often scolded the children.

Between the two, there was no need to look to know whose side everyone stood on.

But... Regardless of how Shen Meng insulted people, she really was hit by the production team's cattle. To not even talk about compensation or seeing the doctor, not having someone from the production team come over to take a look is indeed unreasonable.

Lu Debang pursed his lips and, wielding his authority as the village chief, frowned at Shen Meng.

"Zhenping's wife, just speak properly. Don't act all strange. Back then, me, Hongfa, and a few other members of the commune had all asked your Lu Family. They said it was nothing serious, and that's why we left. You were there, in front of your natal family and your children, so you can't go telling lies!"

"Ah? The Lu Family said I was fine? That can't be right. I felt so dizzy I couldn't remember anything. Was it my mother-in-law or Jiaojiao who said it? Ah, after being married for so many years, I didn't even know—has my mother learned medicine? Or has Jiaojiao studied nursing? My mistake. I've troubled Brother Changhong with a trip and used so much medicine to clean the wound, if it were any later, who knows, my forehead might have inflamed. Anyway, I am still left with half a life, it's nothing serious."

Lu Debang: "..."

He always said how troublesome women could be. He didn't want to come, but forced by Hongfa, now look at this unreasonable pretense, hmph!

Liu Sanjin and Zhou Jiaojiao looked unsightly. Of course, they had not learned any medical or nursing skills. At that time, when they saw Shen Meng's forehead was wounded, they just applied some traditional remedies, using pot ash and spider webs. After all, that's what the older generation did, so how did it get inflamed?

Liu Sanjin gave her a glance; this woman was just being melodramatic.

"Never mind, my parents are still here, and at least I was able to see my children in the end. In the presence of the village chief and the Secretary, I'll repeat my words. The three brick rooms of my house were rented out with the agreement of one year's tenancy at two yuan per month. I haven't seen a penny of it. Those rooms were built by my husband Zhenping for our children—they're grown and can't sleep all crammed together. Later, my mother-in-law said Jiaxuan and Jiaojiao were getting married; although we've built a new house, it was still a happy occasion, and we wanted to show Jiaojiao's natal family the sincerity of our Lu Family, so they asked me to vacate the house for them to live in for a year. As the elder sister-in-law and for the prosperity of the entire household, I brought the children to our old house. It's drafty, but it didn't matter, I am willing to contribute to the family. But now, I'm afraid I can't continue. The deed and everything I've already handed to Mingyang, Jiaxuan, Jiaojiao—I've done enough as the elder sister-in-law. You should just move out first. That house belongs to Mingyang and his brothers! But please don't get it wrong; I am not saying that you guys are shamelessly refusing to return it, really not at all."

Liu Sanjin: "..."

Lu Jiaxuan: "..."

Zhou Jiaojiao: "..."

Complete bullshit, what sacrifice for the prosperity of the household? You're just after those two yuan, pretending to be some big-shot garlic here!!!

These words made the three of them seethe with anger, yet Lu Debang and Zhang Hongfa didn't see any problem with it; after all, it was about three tile-roofed brick houses. In the ten mile radius around Lu Zhenping's house, which family wouldn't be envious? Their own two families also had tile-roofed brick houses, but only two rooms each, and they were quite small. Even the adjacent houses in their yards were earthen houses. Yet even such houses were considered top-notch in Lu Family Village.

How could such good houses possibly be made available for others to live in, not even for one's own brothers!

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Initially, when people were curious about why Shen Meng took her child back to live in the old house, what did she say at that time? Oh, it was for Jiaxuan's sake, after all, getting married, you can't let him lose face, right? The marriage of a soldier's brother, if not well-managed, wouldn't it become the laughingstock of others?

Back then, many people thought she was silly, and some even praised her for being a good military family member. Even the village cadres felt she was sacrificing herself for others and deserved commendation. Who would've expected the rent was just two yuan a month, and she never received a penny of it.

So foolish, not only did she miss out on benefits, her house was also occupied—a total loss.

Lu Jiaxuan's face turned beet red; he didn't believe a word Shen Meng said. His mother had clearly stated that she had paid, how could it not be true?

"Elder sister-in-law, that's impossible. Mom always gave you the money, didn't she? You can't be lying, right?"

"Jiaxuan, look at the state I'm in. Even if I had money, I can't use it now. Would I still lie to you? As the old saying goes, 'a dying person's words are good.' That's how it's said, right, Secretary? Now, I don't want your money anymore. Mom is using the subsidy Zhenping gets to pay the rent for you, isn't this causing Jiahe, Xiang Lan, and Jinghao to feel uneasy, thinking mom is partial? Forget it, I don't want it anymore. Just let us move back and that will be that. It's my final days, and I just want to live in my original house, wuu wuu... to fulfill one last wish of mine."

Liu Sanjin: "..."

Lu Jiaxuan: "...."

Zhou Jiaojiao: "...."

At the end, you're still sowing discord, being quite effective with it too; looks like you're not going to die anytime soon!!!

At this point in the conversation, if the Lu Family doesn't show some kind of gesture, rumors would soon spread. The mother-in-law dotes on her youngest son, and while the eldest son is serving in the military, protecting the homeland, she schemed to take the eldest family's house for the youngest to live in, driving the eldest daughter-in-law to her death and leaving the children motherless - this story would be told.

Liu Sanjin could already picture it, how this matter would be vividly embellished as it passed through the mouths of a few old women at the village entrance.

"Xiao Meng, if you want to go back home to live, just say it outright. Mom agrees. Oh, and the rent too, six months worth, twelve dollars, Mom will give it to you. There's no need for family to be so clear-cut about money. Mom's good daughter-in-law, as long as you can hold on, not to mention twelve dollars and a brick house, even if it means sucking Mom's blood, Mom is willing!" When Liu Sanjin said these words, his face showed intense sorrow, but his heart bled with pain.

Twelve dollars! That's twelve dollars, how long it would take to save up, this cheeky brat really needs a lesson, I'll make sure to write to the eldest and make a thorough complaint once I get back.

Shen Meng couldn't help but click her tongue twice, this crafty old thing really knew how to talk the talk.

"Mm-hm, mother, I know you care about me. Tonight, the kids and I will move back. Jiaojiao and Jiaxuan, quickly go pack up your things. Mom, I really shouldn't be taking the money, but for the kids to have a better life in the future, I'll accept it. Thank you, Mom."

Liu Sanjin: "..."

Shameless, clearly it's all about wanting the money!!!