I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s-Chapter 199: I’m Old and Slow-Witted

The next day, Lu Zhenping took the documents prepared by Shen Meng to see Mr. Li and Director Hu. He hadn’t looked at the contents, but deep down he trusted his daughter-in-law to have done a good job planning, considering how intelligent she was—it was unlikely that she would have made any errors in such a straightforward business matter.

After finishing his task, Lu Zhenping headed to the commune. The Director of the commune revolutionary committee, Feng Si, was in his office, lounging with his legs crossed, sipping tea. Upon hearing someone was looking for him, he rolled his eyes—so many people came to see him every day, it was impossible to meet all of them!

"I’m too busy; my head is going to burst from the stress. I don’t have the luxury of time to meet everyone. No, I won’t meet them."

"How authoritative you are, not even meeting me?"

Lu Zhenping walked straight into the office, ignoring Feng Si’s hands trying to block his way, the latter, recognizing the familiar voice, quickly stood up with his usual smile and hurried over to greet him.

"Oh dear, Squad Leader, what brings you here? Hahaha, it’s so chaotic here; I thought someone was burdening me with their problems. If I had known it was you, I would have surely gone out to welcome you myself. Xiao Zhang, what are you dazing for? Go pour some water, yes, and bring the tea leaves—Squad Leader must taste my tea; I haven’t even given it to my father-in-law, hehehe..."

Lu Zhenping chuckled and shook his head, indifferent to Feng Si’s flattering words. That guy had always been slick, greedy for power, money, and fame.

"No need to fuss; it’s been a while. I just came to have a chat."

"Look at me, Squad Leader, it’s my fault, my fault. You have been back so long, and I should have visited you. It’s just that I’ve only been the Revolutionary Committee Director for a couple of years, and I’ve been so busy. I even missed the reunion of combat comrades before the New Year. Hahaha, I can just imagine how they must have cussed me out. You’re not mad at me, are you? If you are, I’d truly be heartbroken."

Feng Si sensed that Lu Zhenping must have come to ask for something, and recalling Jiaxuan’s recent performance, the workload had lessened for him, perhaps he was here to complain about him. Ugh, that would be rather shameless.

Lu Zhenping: "..."

No, not at all, really. Think about the day of the comrades’ reunion; everyone was quite happy overall. Nobody even mentioned you. I’m sorry!!! novelbuddy.cσ๓

Perhaps noticing Lu Zhenping frowning, maybe not wanting outsiders present, Feng Si said to Xiao Zhang, who was serving tea:

"Xiao Zhang, you go out first. Let me have a good chat with the Squad Leader."

"Alright, Director."

When only Lu Zhenping and Feng Si were left, he became a bit more serious and pushed the tea cup toward Lu Zhenping.

"Squad Leader, what do you need? Just say it. As long as I can do it, I won’t refuse."

"I actually do have something."

Feng Si: "...."

Haha, guessed right, indeed guessed right, Lu Jiaxuan that shameless cur, should have never given him a permanent position based on Squad Leader’s face. This ungrateful wretch is probably bad-mouthing me in front of Squad Leader!

"This is the situation, your sister-in-law contacted the County Party Secretary and the Textile Factory Director, and secured a business deal for the folks of Lu Family Village and Shenji, helping them generate income. These two villages are exactly under the jurisdiction of your commune. I thought I’d let you know, guessing that after the first batch of goods is delivered in a few days, the village chief will dare to approach you. After all, they need your approval for this. If it goes well, they might set up a workshop in your commune, affiliated with the textile factory, and the County Party Secretary’s daughter will be in charge of coordinating. You need to keep an eye out for your sister-in-law, make sure no one causes trouble for them."

Feng Si: "....."

Squad Leader, slow down, my brain’s a bit slow with age, I’m not quick on the uptake. What County Party Secretary, what Textile Factory Director, and sister-in-law, who is she to directly approach such important figures!

"What are you zoning out for, did you understand what I said?"

"Understood, understood, Squad Leader, but you suddenly shared such a big thing with me, can’t you let me take a moment to process? Squad Leader, I’ve always thought that you are not only handsome and sharp-witted but also agile. Now I see I was too narrow-minded; your vision is excellent. How did you find such a capable wife? I really need to meet her sometime. Let’s not delay; how about today? I’ll go today. Wait for me, Squad Leader, I’ll head to the Cooperative Society to get... no, I’ll buy some nice things to visit my sister-in-law and my nieces and nephews, just wait for me, ha!"

Lu Zhenping was somewhat speechless. This guy, once excited, tends to shower excessive flattery as naturally as eating or drinking, impulsively blurting out thoughts without much actual thinking.

"Alright, no need to fuss now, my home isn’t ready yet, we’ll talk later. Remember what I told you, keep an eye out for her, don’t let anyone trouble her, and also, manage your subordinates properly."

It’s easier to meet King Yan than it is to fend off minor spirits. Lu Zhenping knew this principle; helping the villagers generate income was good, but with interests intermingled, it wouldn’t be impossible for some short-sighted person to eye this opportunity for their gain.

Feng Si was obsessed with officialdom, but he wouldn’t and didn’t dare to reach for public money; he was clear about this.

"How could I let you, Squad Leader, when Sister-in-Law is doing such a virtuous act, a grand deed, even if it caused me difficulty, I wouldn’t let anyone trouble her. The common folk have a hard life, and Sister-in-Law’s awareness should indeed be rewarded with a little flag of honor; Squad Leader, how about this, once the results of the first batch of goods are out, I’ll visit you, and then we must have a good drink together!"

Lu Zhenping smiled and put his finger to his lips, signalling for discretion. Feng Si immediately tapped his own mouth lightly a few times. It wasn’t yet time to disclose these plans, maintaining secrecy was crucial.

After Lu Zhenping left, Feng Si excitedly jumped around in the office. His wife had said that morning that she saw magpies at the doorstep, he didn’t believe her, even scolded her saying that in such cold weather, she must have seen crows, but unexpectedly, his wife guessed right, wasn’t it a magpie?

Otherwise, how could such good fortune have fallen into his lap? Thinking about it, it must be the old squad leader keeping him in mind, perhaps cunningly aiming to add this to his own achievements!

With his career path clear, it would also shine a favorable light on the old squad leader, hehehe, he always said Squad Leader Lu was a good man, truly wasn’t wrong about it.

While strolling out, he happened to see Lu Jiaxuan returning from an errand. He nodded smilingly at Lu Jiaxuan, who returned the gesture with a surprised bow. Feng Si, observing his demeanor, instantly frowned.

Such a heroic person as the Squad Leader, how can this brother seem so annoying!!!