I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s
Chapter 118: You Know Quite a Bit

Chapter 118: Chapter 118: You Know Quite a Bit

After Shen Meng got up and saw that the house was empty, she went straight into the space and ate a big bowl of sweet fermented rice with eggs. With all this tossing and turning, she had to replenish her qi and blood.

She figured she couldn’t let Lu Zhenping touch her for the next few days, since she was staggering even when she walked.

When the father and son entered the house, they saw Shen Meng sitting at the doorway of the main room knitting a sweater. At this time, the sun was rising, and the sunlight shone on her, giving a strangely warm and peaceful feeling.

"Where have you been?"

Lu Zhenping was about to skirt around the morning’s events when he saw Lu Mingkai shaking vigorously in his arms, struggling free from his embrace, and running into Shen Meng’s arms, looking pitiful.

"I was beaten up, it was Dezi from Lai Zi’s house who hit me."

"What, he hit you, where did he hit you, does it hurt?"

Lu Mingkai buried his head into Shen Meng’s embrace again and pointed at his own head with a small hand.

"Head, it hurts a lot, I want mommy’s cuddles~"

"Cuddles~ Our darling is so cute, how could someone hit our baby’s head? Just wait, mommy will definitely teach him a good lesson later."

Shen Meng finished speaking and looked at Lu Zhenping, signaling him to take a stance as well.

Lu Zhenping was speechless. He just told the child that if he was wronged, he should tell his parents, but this wasn’t the way to do it. You can state the facts, but you can’t make up nonsense. He arrived at the scene very timely, let alone hitting the child’s head, he didn’t even touch a hair, and now suddenly his head hurts and he wants cuddles.

"It’s not true, it’s just that Dezi was craving meat, knowing that our family had prepared some, he bullied Ming Kai to steal meat from our house, otherwise he would beat Mingyang and the others. I’ve already taken Ming Kai to Lai Zi’s house once."

Shen Meng’s complexion changed. If Ming Kai was only fighting with other children, she would at most educate her child because children of this era are not as precious as the children in later generations; they already lead tough lives, so she usually just gives a small reprimand.

But Dezi’s behavior was clearly bullying. If they did not take a stance now, her children might continue to be bullied in the future!

"You went there, and then what, what did they say?"

"What can they say? It’s just the kids playing around, the adults don’t need to take it seriously, I just went to Dezi’s house to ask."

"You just asked and came back? Didn’t you discipline or give a verbal warning?"

Shen Meng looked at Lu Zhenping with disbelief as he nodded his head.

"Wow, just like that and it’s over? How can you be a father, this is your own son; you just watch him get bullied? Usually, you’re always instructing us to take good care of Mingyang and the others, what’s going on, why suddenly become so timid, are you kidding me, you’ve been a soldier for so many years, are you out of your mind? They bully our children and you just nod your head at me, really, Lu Zhenping, you’re making me so angry!!!"

After Shen Meng vented her anger, she looked at the silent Lu Zhenping with a slight frown.

"Are you thinking of some sneaky idea?"

Lu Zhenping slightly raised his eyebrows, and with an innocent face said, "How could I possibly know any underhanded tricks? The Xu Family said it was a kids’ affair, so let the kids take care of it themselves. Mingyang and Mingliang, along with Ming Fang, have all grown up; it’s time for them to get some physical training. I haven’t been following military routines since I came back; starting tomorrow, it’s a good opportunity to get the kids into shape."

Shen Meng understood and put the yarn and knitting needles into the basket. She picked up Lu Mingkai and held him in her arms, pondering for a moment before speaking, "They do need training. These kids have started to put on some weight. Make sure to include military boxing, combat, and group fighting in their regimen, got it?"

Lu Zhenping: "..."

You sure know a lot, don’t you!!!

Zhou Jiaojiao didn’t go to work today, nor did she let Lu Jiaxuan go. She had told him about the rescue incident from yesterday because they were waiting for the Hu family to come over today. Hu Jinbu was the factory manager at the county textile mill and naturally had plenty of connections and resources. Although neither of them went to work today, they stayed busy at home. They couldn’t let their family feel like they were just waiting around for visitors.

As expected, around noon, the Hu family showed up, arriving with not just a few people. At that moment in Lu Family Village, two sedans arrived, and the children and elderly from the village followed the cars out of curiosity.

When the vehicles stopped in front of the Lu Family’s house, there was a burst of surprised chatter amongst the villagers. Initially, everyone had thought that some county officials had arrived to guide the village chief and Secretary in their work!

"This Lu Family has really hit the jackpot, hobnobbing with big shots who drive cars."

"Exactly, just look at the grandeur of that car. I bet they’re here for Zhenping; in our village, he’s the most capable."

"Shen Meng has some good luck too, marrying such a good man as Zhenping. Truly, she is the envy of many."

.....

Hearing the commotion outside, Zhou Jiaojiao and Lu Jiaxuan both shuddered, exchanging a glance that silently said: They’re here!

When Hu Jinbu and Lin Rong got out of the car, the driver behind them was holding bags big and small. Lin Rong’s vanity was greatly satisfied by the envious looks of the villagers, but before she could say anything, several more people disembarked from the second car.

Hu Biao stood respectfully to one side, while Li Qianqian’s father, Li Chuan, stepped out of the car. His secretary opened the trunk and took out the things they had prepared.

Seeing her son behaving so submissively made her angry. What use was the high status of the Li family now? Li Qianqian was now a daughter-in-law of the Hu family and had already borne a child for the Hu family. If they wanted Li Qianqian to be well-treated in the Hu family, they should curry favor with her son, wasn’t this how it always works between in-laws and sons-in-law?

"Dad, I’ve inquired already. Mr. Shen lives over there, and that’s Mr. Zhou’s house. Do you see it?"

Li Chuan and Qian Ying already knew all about what their daughter had gone through. When they visited the child, she kept urging them to quickly go and give Mr. Shen a proper thank you. Although he was usually very busy and may have neglected her, his only daughter, she had suffered so much this time, and naturally, he complied with her request.

"Have you forgotten what Qianqian said in the hospital? Of course, we should visit Mr. Shen’s house first."

"Hey, in-law..."

Before Lin Rong could speak, Hu Jinbu quickly interrupted and grabbed her. It was one thing to act high and mighty at home, but to think that the Li family would be afraid of the Hu family was a mistake. This was Li Chuan in front of them, not Li Qianqian, and he could imagine the harsh words that family must have exchanged behind closed doors at the hospital. His wife clearly couldn’t see the lay of the land.

"Yes, yes, of course, we will follow Qianqian’s wishes. Mr. Li, after all, Mr. Shen is the lifesaver of Qianqian and Bao Guo; it’s only right to see her first. And visiting Mr. Zhou can wait until later."

Li Chuan nodded, gestured, and directed Hu Biao to knock on the door. Over there, Mingyang and the other kids were heading home from school and saw so many people standing at their doorstep. For a moment, they thought something had happened at home and hurriedly ran towards the house.

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