I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s-Chapter 11: One Shouldn’t Be Too Shamefaced

Shen Meng weakly leaned on the stove, watching Zhou Jiaojiao and Lu Jiaxuan's angry expressions with satisfaction, thinking to herself: The original owner of her body was indeed malicious in her past life, but weren't they bad too?

On the surface, they appeared calm and non-confrontational, but as the beneficiaries, how could they be innocent? Especially regarding the harm they did to Lu Mingkai, they knew their child was responsible for Lu Mingkai's death, yet they only admitted to a mistake, while Lu Mingkai lost his life.

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She looked at the child taken well care of in front of her and her heart ached, probably because of the leftover consciousness of the body's previous owner. She covered her chest and silently said to her: I will repay what needs to be repaid, and I will help with what needs to be mended, as a way to thank the original owner for giving her a second chance at life.

Having just finished these thoughts, Shen Meng felt a weight lifted off her shoulders.

One shouldn't be too prideful. Being too concerned with saving face brings many restrictions, especially in the presence of others. Seeing Lu Bangde and Zhang Hongfa witness Liu Sanjin give money and concede the house, they felt a sense of relief. This situation seemed to be resolved.

"Elder sister-in-law, rest assured, Jiaxuan and I will move out immediately. We previously discussed moving out early so that you and the children can live here. We've been too busy and didn't manage to do it earlier, but tonight Jiaxuan and I will send you and the children over, and also, to thank you for your righteousness, I've prepared some brown sugar and eggs and will bring them over to you!"

Despite a thousand reasons not to agree, Zhou Jiaojiao couldn't refuse at this moment. If she caused her sister-in-law to die with eyes not closed in peace, she would bear a serious accusation. Since she couldn't change the situation, she had to show goodwill in front of the village chief and the Secretary.

After speaking, she pulled Lu Jiaxuan and rushed out.

Shen Meng's mouth twitched, and she said to Lu Debang and Zhang Hongfa: "Thank you village chief and Secretary for making this trip. In consideration of Zhenping, I'll impose again on the two leaders. When we moved here, my mother said to keep the grains together. Me and the children don't earn much, but we still get some grains for work points. Dad, take Mingyang along with the village chief, and separate the grains for me and the children. Mingyang is now grown up, and in the future, he'll need to stand as the head of his own household—he is Zhenping's eldest son, after all."

When the term "eldest son" was mentioned, Lu Mingyang instinctively straightened his back.

Liu Sanjin was so infuriated that she saw stars. She truly wanted to tear off all pretenses, but with outsiders present, she restrained herself, also fearing what might happen if Shen Meng truly died. She very much believed in Lu Changhong's medical skills.

Wu Xianglan was somewhat reluctant, thinking the family's grains were enough and she was planning to secretly take some later to her maiden family. But locking eyes with Shen Meng, she immediately lowered her head.

Forget it, she thought, better to wait until she's dead. Then she'd be able to get a share of the eldest house's possessions, amen.

Lu Jiahe had been silent because Shen Meng's words didn't affect him. Whether it was the money given by his mother or the room vacated by his brother, it was none of his business, but the grains were another matter. He was the laborer of the house, the one who earned the most work points. His mother had said that moving out to live separately was not a division of the family assets. Since it was not a split, why should his grains be divided?

"No, the grains can't be touched. That's what we men worked hard to earn. Why should it be divided for you? We don't have to split the grains. You and Mingyang can just come back for meals; we haven't split the household."

Shen Meng's eyes reddened, and she coughed repeatedly, appearing as if she might pass away at any moment, making Wu Xianglan jump, who immediately pounded Lu Jiahe several times.

"Don't speak. Elder sister-in-law is in this condition, and I just heard Doctor Lu say that if she gets a fever tonight, she might not last a few more days. Speak less, and if you let her pass without peace, she might come knocking at our door at midnight," she whispered into Lu Jiahe's ear.

Lu Jiahe's elbow nudged Wu Xianglan to one side.

"Move aside. When the masters are speaking, there's no place for your interruption. I said the grain can't be touched, and that means it can't be touched. Shen Meng, how many work points do you and these little brats earn in a day? Always opening your mouths wanting to eat, let me tell you, your mother may fear you, but I surely don't. Forget about splitting grain, don't even think about it."

Zhang Hongfa's eyes spun around as he pulled Lu Debang over. For one, Wang Guizhi's cries had drawn quite a crowd, so not showing up wasn't an option, and moreover, he wanted to curry favor with Lu Zhenping—his little brother would be sixteen soon and the troop was about to recruit. If he could be selected, he would certainly need people looking after him in the army. He intended to forge a good relationship beforehand.

"Jiahe, you can't speak like that. Just now, your elder sister-in-law said she didn't call your family for meals, and the hungry kids were outside catching sparrows to eat. With your sister-in-law injured so badly, if you don't split any grain, are you expecting them to drink the Northwest wind?"

Lu Jiahe was a dictator in his own home and naturally didn't dare to argue with the Secretary, but when it came to grain, he still stubbornly said, "We just didn't find them this time. I'll make sure to find them myself next time; I won't let them starve. But we can't split the grain."

"That's a bit unreasonable. I was just thinking, Zhenping's wife was also injured by an ox from our production team. We can't show no gesture of concern. Let's do it this way: the production team will compensate with ten yuan and thirty kilograms of fine grain. Zhenping's wife, take good care of yourself and don't overthink. Zhenping is serving in the army and we don't know when he can come back, but you must take care of your health and wait to see him."

Shen Meng silently pinched her thigh, and tears suddenly streamed down her face.

"Thank you for the leaders' concern, thank you, about our family's share of the grain..."

"No way. If you want to split the grain, you'll have to walk over my dead body." Lu Jiahe was so angry that his chest heaved violently. Wu Xianglan couldn't hold him back.

"We'll split it. I've decided. If we don't, Lu Debang and I will not get involved. Let Aunt Wang and Uncle Shen complain to the commune. Let everyone see how the Lu Family, taking advantage of Zhenping's absence, pushes his wife to death. Some things I didn't want to speak too plainly, but don't treat everyone as fools. Only fools would believe the deception. Aunt Liu, wouldn't you agree?"

Shen Meng: "....."

She had a strong suspicion that this was an implied criticism of her!!!

Zhang Hongfa didn't want to be harsh either, but Lu Jiahe was being too stubborn. If he didn't show some authority, his role as the Secretary would be for naught.

Liu Sanjin shuddered and quickly pointed at Lu Jiahe, saying, "We'll split it, definitely split it. Jiahe, don't say anymore. Your sister-in-law is injured so badly, just shut your mouth. And you, are you dead or what? Watching your man bully your sister-in-law, quickly pull him away. Hehe, well then, father-in-law, follow me to split the grain. Mother-in-law, take good care of Xiao Meng. I'll bring over the money in a bit, all right? Be good, child."

After she finished speaking, she hurriedly led the people out, afraid that if they stayed longer Shen Meng would make more demands. Only after everyone had left did Shen Meng finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Her first battle since arriving in this era, a small victory.