I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s
Chapter 101: If You Like It, Have Another One

Chapter 101: Chapter 101: If You Like It, Have Another One

"Just do it," she soaked the vermicelli and sesame leaves, then scooped a ladle of wheat flour and a ladle of corn flour with a sand basin, added water, and started kneading the dough.

After washing the old green beans, she chopped them and put them in a bowl, adding flour and a bit of vegetable oil to mix.

She poured the boiling water prepared by Ming Kai into the thermos, first fried a few eggs and set them aside in a bowl, it looked plentiful, she picked a piece with chopsticks and fed it to Lu Mingkai, the little guy squinted with joy.

Then she added lard to the pot and after stirring the green beans in, it wasn’t long before bursts of fragrance emanated, the oil and flour quickly turned a golden color, she scooped two ladles of water into it and covered with a lid.

"Mom, this green bean soup smells really good!"

"Right, son, Mom also kneaded the dough, soon I’ll make some big dumplings, eat more at noon!"

"Okay!"

Lu Mingkai eagerly watched the steaming pot while also carefully tending to the fire in the stove.

Shen Meng found two tomatoes in the vegetable basket, washed and chopped them, put them into the pot, added a handful of vermicelli, green vegetables, covered, and simmered for five minutes, it was almost ready.

She then started chopping the vermicelli and sesame leaves, mixed the filling, and began to roll out the dough to wrap the dumplings.

Added water to a small pot, set up the steamer and began steaming the dumplings.

Once the meal was ready, she found a radish, shredded it, mixed it up, and a simple lunch was prepared.

Lu Zhenping came home with three of Mingyang’s kids, you could smell the aroma from the old courtyard, Daqing and the kids were drooling, Ming Liang whispered to Daqing promising to bring him something delicious, making the kids look at him gratefully.

After returning home, they started to arrange washing hands and serving the meal themselves, Shen Meng didn’t do anything, just waiting in the main room, a basket full of dumplings piled high.

"Mingyang, go find a steamer cloth, take a few dumplings to your third aunt and Xiao Gang, Mom made plenty, enough for our family."

"Alright!"

Ming Liang seized the moment: "Mom, can I keep one for Daqing and them? Just one is fine, they pass by our door but don’t wish to leave, they are really craving it."

"Sure, why not, these are wrapped with sesame leaves, not worth much. You give one each to Daqing, Erqing, Gao Gao, and Yaoyao, bring them when going to school, so Second Grandmother can’t complain."

Lu Zhenping watched the two kids take some dumplings from the basket to give away, said nothing, feeling good about his son having such a kind heart.

Last night, he saw Ah Man and her grandson who Shen Meng has been helping; the old lady’s health has improved a lot, no longer often lacking food or clothes. Though the cattle pen is still rudimentary, their food and drink have improved substantially. However, the cattle pen is not safe, the idlers in the village often rob their food, ostensibly inspecting for any exploitation of socialism’s corner.

Just as they started eating, Mingyang came back with Lu Jiasheng, his face gloomy, walked directly into the main room and sat down on the floor.

"Big brother, about the matter we talked about last time, if you are free today, help me handle it. I’ve spoken to the village chief, divide the household, do it immediately. I haven’t been working recently, have borrowed a thousand or two bricks, building a house will be quick, I want to separate and live just with Jinghao and the two kids."

Lu Zhenping could tell something happened just by the look, he was too lazy to ask, the separation of Lu Jiasheng’s family had been discussed before, this time he himself contacted the village chief and Secretary, it was clear he was determined.

"Okay, I’ll come over after dinner."

Lu Jiasheng breathed a sigh of relief, smelling the fragrant meals, and thinking about the plain soup his family had, his desire to split the family became more urgent. He pursed his lips and said to Shen Meng, "Sister-in-law, I have an embarrassing request to discuss with you."

Shen Meng: "...."

If you think it’s embarrassing, then it’s better not to mention it!!!

"Hehehe, it’s about the bricks and tiles, could you help me get a black tile, a thatched cottage would do too, but if we’re splitting and building houses, might as well do it better in one go."

"Don’t ask your sister-in-law about that; she got those tiles through a fluke and owed a lot of favors. I’ll handle it for you. How much money do you have? Let me estimate."

Lu Jiasheng just asked on a whim, not expecting it to be possible. He stood up swiftly and walked over to Lu Zhenping, chuckling several times.

"Big brother, I still have over fifty bucks, and I was thinking if we split the family, I would also get some money, and then buying black tiles would definitely be enough."

Lu Zhenping took three big bites of a large dumpling, sipped some string bean soup, and turned his head to look at Lu Jiasheng.

"Okay, I’ll go ask about it later and try to get it done for you soon. Once the family splits, you’ll have to stand on your own and manage your household. Work hard to earn work points, take more jobs during the slack farming season, and live a vibrant and prosperous life."

The usually reticent big brother suddenly speaking to him like this caused a surge of bitterness in Lu Jiasheng’s eyes. He wiped away a tear, quickly agreed, and rushed back to inform Xie Jinghao.

"Why didn’t you let me go to Dr. Cheng?"

"You helped someone without expecting anything in return. Favors run out one day, and bothering them again would be inappropriate. I know some people, it will be quick, don’t worry."

Shen Meng: "..."

Buddy, you are wrong, I’m not as noble as you think!!!

After the children went to school, Shen Meng took Lu Mingkai and Lu Zhenping to the Lu Family. She actually didn’t want to join this bustling scene but really missed the little girl in Xie Jinghao’s family, such a small, soft bundle, like a kitten in her arms, very precious.

Xie Jinghao wasn’t involved in the splitting of the family, she and the two children were talking to Shen Meng indoors, her expression was very relaxed, and she was full of anticipation for the days after the family division.

"If you like girls, sister-in-law, you could have another one!"

Hmm???

"No, no, my family already has four kids, I’m incredibly busy every day, I wouldn’t dare to have another!"

While saying this, Shen Meng reached down and rubbed her stomach. The original owner had long been doing farm work, and the soft excess flesh was gone, but since her arrival, she hadn’t exercised properly, and the flesh was still soft; it had been so for several years, and if she had another child, she didn’t know if she could ever return to being this slim.

She loved children and thought about having one herself for fun, but the medical conditions at this time greatly discouraged her. She had once lain in the hospital for a long time, and she still had some aversions to going to hospitals.

This family division wasn’t like the time when Shen Meng divided her family, it didn’t take long, and soon Lu Zhenping was there to take them away. Just at the doorway, he heard the two people’s conversation, and seeing Shen Meng’s refusal, his brow furrowed.