I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s
Chapter 165: Your Fortune is Yet to Come

Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Your Fortune is Yet to Come

He looked at Lu Changhong a few meters away, his teeth bared in a malicious smile, then said, "Am I right, Doctor Lu? Are not only your legs injured, but also your body? Otherwise, why would you consider Mrs. Daya, this useless woman? Is it because she is easy to deal with, haha....."

"You, shut your mouth, you beast, don’t spout nonsense with your filthy mouth!"

"I’m a beast, my mouth stinks, yes, yes, yes. But the things you do aren’t filthy or stinky, you’re such good people, aren’t you!"

Lai Zi’s words were indeed filthy. Yu Xueli felt so ashamed that she couldn’t even dare to lift her head to look at Lu Changhong. Some people avoided the situation, while others nodded firmly at him.

Ming Fang ran up to Shen Meng, tightly clutching her clothes, and then fiercely glared at Lai Zi, thinking that this wicked person needed to be taught a lesson.

"You’re right. My legs are indeed disabled, and I was also unlucky. That year on the battlefield, in an attempt to save a comrade, I was accidentally hit by shrapnel. Being a medic, saving people was my top priority. When I returned, the doctor said my legs might never recover. I didn’t want to be a burden to the army, so I retired. As for relationships, I gained some trauma from the battlefield, suffered from nightmares frequently for a few years, but it’s gotten better over the past year. However, my relationship with Comrade Yu Xueli is purely professional. Everyone heard what you said today, and for the sake of our reputations, I will discuss this with the commune, and if necessary, I will resort to the police."

"Good~, well said, Changhong. We should definitely do that, you’re a hero, and we can’t let this bastard tarnish your reputation."

"Exactly, it makes me want to cry. Who doesn’t get injured on the battlefield? These are medals of honor. Upon returning, we should respect and protect our veterans. Xu Laizi, you defame a hero. It’s not only Changhong who wants to report to the police; we all do. Just wait, your karma is coming."

Shen Meng cleared her throat, looked around and said: "When Mrs. Daya was divorcing, it was Xiangxiang who went to look for Director Guo and Doctor Lu. Some people here saw it too. At that time, Mrs. Daya was barely breathing, and it was Director Guo who asked Doctor Lu to carry her, while Xiangxiang held her all the way to the medical room. They are all witnesses, and they can clarify everything at the police station. Who is right and who is wrong, Xu Laizi insulting the dignity of women is not the first time, he ruined Mrs. Daya’s reputation years ago, destroying her good marriage, and even caused her family to cut ties with her. Recently, he repeated the same slanders about Xiangxiang, and now he drags in Doctor Lu. If we let him off easily, next time it might be our daughters, daughters-in-law, who suffer."

His words carried some provocative meanings, but everyone was touched by them. Indeed, wasn’t Xu Laizi like a bad spot in Lu Family Village? If let off lightly, it would certainly trouble everyone’s heart, and some immediately wanted to drag him to the village chief’s house.

However, Lai Zi, for all his faults, was very observant and knew how to behave during critical moments. He immediately knelt down and kowtowed several times, begging tearfully for forgiveness, a trick that had never failed him before.

But not this time. Everyone looked at his pitiful state, devoid of any sympathy, fearing when such disgusting matters would spread to their own homes, and dragged him toward the village chief’s house.

Some who did not go also comforted Yu Xueli and Lu Changhong a few words.

Shen Meng patted Yu Xueli’s hand,

"It’s alright now, with today’s drama, in the future no matter what Lai Zi does, no one will believe him, and if anything bad happens in the village, he’ll surely be the first suspect."

"I... I just feel sorry for Doctor Lu; he helped me so much."

Lu Changhong smiled and waved his hand, saying, "It’s nothing, don’t feel sorry, the bad deeds aren’t yours. Alright, it’s cold out, not good to stay outside too long, my mother is waiting for me at home, I’ll go ahead."

Shen Meng specifically looked at his retreating figure, his legs, which without close observation, seemed fine. He must have made great efforts for this.

By the time Shen Meng arrived at Uncle Guai’s house, Lu Xiangxiang was already cooking dinner, blessed by the division of the household. Nowadays, they could still enjoy a dinner every evening, and there was even some meat at home. Tonight, she made a pot of cabbage, tofu, and pork soup, which smelled irresistibly aromatic. Thinking, Lu Xiangxiang planned to bring a large bowl each to her older brother, his wife, and her third brother later on.

Before the household split, it was only Huang Maochun who ate dinner alone, and if anyone dared to eat, she would make sure everyone was furious.

"Xiao Meng is here; come inside and sit down."

Aunt Juying pulled Shen Meng into the house, offered her and Ming Fang each a bowl of hot water, and handed Ming Fang a handful of freshly roasted peanuts.

"Just roasted, super fragrant, try some, Ming Fang."

"Ah, thank you, Grandma Zhu."

"Such a good girl, I have to say Xiao Meng is the luckiest, all her children are so obedient and sensible, other families can’t even beg for this."

Shen Meng neither agreed nor disagreed; she also felt that her parenting was effective, as she was very close to her children.

"Indeed, what do parents wish for? Isn’t it just for their children to be obedient, safe, and to have a good future and good prospects? Mingyang, Mingliang, Ming Fang, and Ming Kai are all my treasures, as long as they are fine in the future, I’m happy to do anything."

"That’s true, your blessings are yet to come, these kids will grow up and surely be filial to you, you and Zhenping can look forward to enjoying your blessings!"

Shen Meng smiled gently, took two peanuts that Ming Fang had shelled for her, and put them in her mouth. She felt blessed not just in the future, but already.

"Speaking of enjoying blessings, Aunt, I came today because I have something to ask you and Uncle Guai. Zhenping and I are planning to visit my mom’s home soon. Xiao Bin mentioned to me that he wants to offer the betrothal gifts before New Year. If you, Uncle Guai, and Xiangxiang have no objections, I’ll have Director Guo as the matchmaker and let’s settle the wedding!"

Juying was thrilled; she and her husband felt the same but had hesitated to say so because they were from the bride’s side. Last time Xiao Bin brought so much meat from hunting, it frightened them; he was already taking such good care of them even before getting married, wasn’t it all for Xiangxiang’s sake?

They weren’t people unfamiliar with the customs; knowing that Xiao Bin kept more for themselves and gave them plenty, they accepted it with peace of mind.

"Wait a moment, I’ll call Xiangxiang, Xiangxiang, Xiangxiang, come here, your Sister-in-law Meng has something for you, something great, haha, come! Come quickly!"

Shen Meng: "....."

There’s no need to be this excited!!!

Lu Xiangxiang added some fire into the stove and hurriedly came over. She wanted to greet Shen Meng earlier, but with her hands full of flour, it wasn’t convenient.

"Sister-in-law is here, mom, what’s up?"

"Silly girl, what else could it be? It’s about your marriage, your sister-in-law specially came to ask you, she wants to engage you before New Year, are you willing?"

Such a straightforward question made Lu Xiangxiang blush fiercely; stuttering for a while, she said "No objections," then turned and ran.

"This child, it’s such a joyful occasion to get married, what’s there to be shy about? Xiangxiang has no objections, her dad and I have no objections either."

Shen Meng: ".....Alright, Aunt, there’s one more thing, I should tell you guys in advance so you can be prepared. Otherwise, you might find it hard to stay calm when you find out later. Previously in the county I blablabla... so I got Xiao Bin a position as a textile factory worker. With this stable job, Xiangxiang and Xiao Bin are set to enjoy their lives. Aunt, your and Uncle Guai’s blessings are yet to come!"

Juying was dizzied by what Shen Meng said; what did she just say? Her future son-in-law got a position as a textile factory worker? Just like that, her daughter’s partner secured a stable job???