I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s-Chapter 301: Mother Becomes a High-Ranking Official

Chapter 301: Chapter 301: Mother Becomes a High-Ranking Official

In Lu Changzhu’s view, as a father-in-law, any request he made ought to be fulfilled by his daughter-in-law, Shen Meng, no matter what, just like how the last time the fourth family’s child had their full-month celebration.

Although it cost a bit much, the whole banquet was exceptionally well-prepared. Chicken, duck, fish, meat, grains, oils - it added up to almost three to four hundred.

Spending the money was painful, but it brought great face to the family. Their family’s savings might have taken a hit, but his youngest son and his wife, one worked at the commune and the other at the textile factory; the second son’s family, one farmed while the other also worked at the textile factory; the eldest son and his wife, one was a soldier, the other a factory director; and the third family was also doing very well.

For a family like this, hosting a slightly less impressive event would make them the laughing stock of others.

Not to mention the entire Ning County. Looking around, whose family was as prosperous as theirs?

As the head of the family, that day was the day he felt the most pride in many years.

That’s why he took advantage of having had a few drinks and, in front of so many people, asked the eldest daughter-in-law to help the fourth family get a promotion. In his view, the Head Flower Factory was procuring fabric from the textile factory, which would increase the earnings for the textile factory. Shen Meng was a deputy at the Head Flower Factory, it was just a matter of positions, merely some verbal effort.

Who knew that after almost two months there was still no word, which naturally made him furious.

"When you said that, why didn’t you consider, Zhou Jiaojiao has only been working for over a month and is already changing positions, even a fool would know she’s using backdoor connections. If no one reports it, it’s fine, but if someone takes it seriously, then every report counts, nobody can escape. Do you despise our current happy life, or what? Do you think I’m not busy enough, wanting the people above to come and inspect me?"

Lu Changzhu’s face turned red from Shen Meng’s scolding.

"How could that be possible, who dares....."

"Why wouldn’t they dare? Everyone’s job is iron-rice-bowl secure, just an anonymous report, it doesn’t harm oneself at all, there’s nothing to fear if nothing is found, but it’s a nuisance for you. However, if something is found, it would be like a wall pushed over by many, nobody will get any good out of it. You’re so glorious now, but you’ll be in a sorry state later. Dad, now that I’m in this position, I need to be more cautious with my words and actions, otherwise, if the red-eyed mad dogs start trouble, it’s a real problem that can’t be shaken off. I’m already so careful with what I say, and you, on the other hand, are eagerly offering up leverage, I wonder if you’re actually hoping for me to run into trouble."

Lu Changzhu was terrified. He had been flattered for half a year and was so light-headed that he was losing his bearings. If he didn’t let go soon, Shen Meng worried he’d float away for so long that his soul would be taken away.

"If you’re really that idle and anxious, go work on something productive, and help us younger generations build up a good reputation. Then people will praise you, saying ’Look at the Lu family, their son and daughter-in-law each have their abilities.’ Of course, this excludes Lu Jiahe. The Lu family’s head even goes to work, how hardworking, how diligent, truly admirable. You lead by working hard, the harder you work, the better. Just wait and see, our village will learn from you."

Shen Meng talked Lu Changzhu in circles, seeing his eyes a bit misty, she knew he’d taken it to heart, probably imagining those scenes.

After a long while, Lu Changzhu finally nodded.

"You’re right. Let’s put aside the eldest family’s and the fourth daughter-in-law’s matters for now. You go home and cook. I will ponder this myself."

Shen Meng gave him a glance and turned to walk home.

Mingyang, Mingliang, and Ming Fang, leading Ming Kai, headed home. When they arrived at the door, Mingliang suddenly pulled them to a stop.

"Brother, brother, mom made something delicious, smell this scent."

"It smells so good, it’s hot pot. Mom really loves us. I heard hot pot is not easy to make, but after we mentioned it once, she remembered. Mom is so good."

"I want to eat it, let’s hurry home. Mom definitely made me a small cake, delicious fruit tea, wow~"

Ming Fang also swallowed hard, the hot pot was just too tempting, she couldn’t resist.

"Let’s go, let’s go."

After the children entered, they locked the door securely, fearing someone would knock.

Shen Meng had just taken a large bowl of fatty beef out of the space when the door was pushed open, almost revealing her secret.

"I’m back, look at the hot pot mom made for you, the veggies and meat are all ready, just add your own seasonings, spicy if you want it spicy, light if you prefer it that way."

"Mom, is there my fruit tea? I want to drink sour and sweet fruit tea."

"And little cakes."

"Small crispy pork and brown sugar glutinous rice cakes."

"Mom, I want to eat spicy chicken feet too."

Shen Meng hung their school bags on the wall and tilted her chin to gesture towards them.

"Look, everything is prepared over there, your drinks are already poured into your teacups too. Mingyang, turn up the coal stove, as soon as the pot boils we can eat. Mom has put soft old tofu in the pot base for you, stewed until very mushy, you can eat some to fill your stomachs first."

"Alright, Mom. You are so busy every day, you don’t need to prepare so much for us in the evenings, it’s too much trouble."

Shen Meng ruffled Mingyang’s hair. This child was always the most considerate. After Lu Zhenping left, she had to work and was out early and back late every day, and he took care of all the younger brothers and sisters, saving her a lot of worry.

"It’s no trouble. Mom ate some in the county already, you eat first, Mom will blanch the vegetables for you."

Ming Liang finally swallowed a piece of tofu and eagerly looked at Shen Meng.

"Mom, is there some good news? Why did you eat in the county already?"

"Um, there is something. Mom might be going to work as an official at the County Government. Grandma Qi wants us to have a meal at their place, how about we all go together tomorrow?"

"Really, Mom? An official, how big of an official?"

"Quite big. But there are some things I still need to talk to Grandpa Li about. Once it’s confirmed, we will go to the county. Mom is thinking, after you finish primary school, let’s all move to the county, how does that sound?"

"Sure, wherever Mom goes, we’ll go. As long as we’re with Mom, anywhere is fine."

After hearing his brother’s words, Ming Liang quickly expressed his determination as well.

"Exactly, exactly, home is where Mom is. Wherever Mom goes, that’s where we will be."

Ming Fang and Ming Kai also gathered around Shen Meng and spoke heartfelt words, spoiling her with their affection.

When Shirley arrived home, Wang Lianhua had already prepared the meal and was waiting with the children in the main room for her to come home to eat, but the atmosphere was somewhat gloomy and Daya and Xiao Ya were a bit timid.

When the two children saw her, they sprang to their feet and rushed towards her.

"Mom, you’re back."

"Mom, I missed you so much, wah wah, I missed you."

Seeing the children’s unusual emotional state, Shirley quickly comforted them, then looked up at Wang Lianhua.

"What happened? Is there something wrong?"

Wang Lianhua’s mouth opened and closed, after a long moment she said: "Today, your parents came and almost took Xiao Ya away. Luckily, I returned just in time. Xiao Ya was so scared this afternoon, just waiting eagerly for you to come back!" frёewebηovel.cѳm