I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s
Chapter 48: Sorry About That, Ex-Bro

Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Sorry About That, Ex-Bro

Wang Jine’s face looked a bit unpleasant. In the past, when she came here, this seat had been hers, and Cheng Yufen would always stand off to the side. This person was a family member of Cheng Yufen’s patient, how could they be so rude and show no understanding of the rules?

"Girl, are you sitting in the wrong seat? This seat is for Dr. Cheng, and even if she isn’t sitting here, it should be me in this seat. How could you just plop yourself down like that? How is Dr. Cheng going to treat your family after this!"

Playing is playing, trouble is trouble, but one must carry their identity when it’s due.

Shen Meng propped her chin with one hand, her legs crossed, and lifted one in a figure-four leg lock.

"Big sister, do you no longer want your radio? The one at my place is brand new, never used, a Flying Pigeon brand. Believe it or not, all it would take is for me to shout outside, and there’d be a crowd rushing to grab it."

A simple sentence directly grabbed hold of Wang Jine, who immediately became honest and changed to a smiley face as she approached Shen Meng.

"Look at you, girl, I was just saying. We’re all from the same county, and your family is also a patient under my sister-in-law. There’s a lot of fate here, doesn’t it seem so, girl? As long as you give me the radio, everything can be easily discussed."

"Big sister, you’re right, it’s all about fate. I just heard someone say your son is called Cheng Yuan, isn’t he the Civilian Militia Captain from Hutaozi Commune?"

Wang Jine’s eyes lit up. Her son had become that well-known?

"Yes, yes, young lady, you’ve heard of my son?"

Shen Meng chuckled, her face suddenly changed, and with a slap on Cheng Yufen’s desk:

"Of course I’ve heard of him. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known that Cheng Yuan’s parents behave like this towards such an outstanding, diligent, and dedicated doctor."

Shen Meng’s sudden outburst shocked Wang Jine, who stood up instantly. This young person before her seemed inexperienced, but from her speech, Wang Jine could sense something different.

"Y-Young lady, why do you speak like this? My son Cheng Yuan is a very good lad, he..."

"Of course I know Cheng Yuan is not bad, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been selected as a militiaman. But his misfortune is having a pair of rascally parents like you two. Wang Jine, making such a scene in front of so many people in the hospital, everybody getting to know that Hutaozi Commune’s Civilian Militia Captain Cheng Yuan has a hooligan for a mother; do you think he’ll have a smooth future? Would his future in-laws feel secure entrusting their daughter to him?"

Wang Jine’s face turned pale. She turned her head to look at Cheng Yufen, who, having been shaken by Shen Meng’s harsh words, did not speak for a long while. She turned her head away upon meeting her sister-in-law’s gaze, feeling that this young comrade was absolutely right.

The county is neither too big nor too small. Good news stays home; bad news spreads afar. Maybe someone already familiar with the day’s drama in the hospital is telling their family about it!

Wang Jine’s facial muscles quivered, but still, she stiffly asked: "Who are you anyway? Can you manage my son’s and my relatives’ affairs? Stop talking nonsense here. Are you giving up the radio or not? If not, don’t obstruct things here."

"Who I am is none of your concern. I’m just asking you, your son’s Civilian Militia Captain is called Zhao Wei, right? And your son’s marriage was arranged by him, right? And your son’s future uncle, currently in the military, is stationed in Diannan, right?"

The heart of Wang Jine was shocked as the young woman before her was correct on every point.

"You, who are you..."

"Your son’s captain’s former company commander, and now his future uncle’s deputy regimental commander, that’s my man. So do you think I won’t have some weight if I speak before them?"

Shen Meng silently apologized to Lu Zhenping in her heart, "I’m sorry, my current brother, for borrowing your name. I’ll definitely send you a couple more pictures of the kids later, consider it my thanks."

Wang Jine’s eyes saw stars as her whole body swayed, almost falling to the ground. She turned her head to look at Cheng Yufen and found no help there, and quickly waved her hands.

"Comrade, it was just me teasing my sister-in-law. How could this have anything to do with my son’s prospects? That’s not right. My son is a good child and always strives for better. He’s become a militiaman with difficulty and even got involved in a good marriage match. This cannot be spoiled! What should we do now?"

Shen Meng snorted coldly and turned away.

Wang Jine hurriedly grabbed Cheng Yufen’s hand and apologized, bowing.

"Yu Fen, it’s all my fault; I owe you an apology. Please, have mercy, this concerns your nephew’s future. You know you love Xiao Xuan the most, and you can’t just watch him be ruined! I’m beggin’ on my knees, I’m really begging you here, Yu Fen. I won’t ever cause trouble at the hospital again, won’t ever insult or pressure you again, okay? Oh, and from now on, I won’t ask you for money either. Just help Xiao Yuan this time, and I will listen to everything you say from now on, okay Yu Fen? Speak up, please!"

Watching Wang Jine with tears and snot all over, Cheng Yufen softened, looking at Shen Meng with a troubled expression.

"Sister-in-law, you should stand up; how can you kneel to me? Comrade, comrade, can we please put this aside? Cheng Yuan really is a good kid. If his future is really ruined over this, it would be such a pity."

Shen Meng only waited for this moment. She had no doubt that Dr. Cheng was a fine physician, but it’s also undeniable that Wang Jine’s ability to repeatedly obtain benefits from her had a lot to do with her weaknesses and indulgence.

Furthermore, do the Cheng Family and Cheng Yuan not know about Wang Jine’s behavior? Of course they do; they simply pretend not to. They carry themselves with airs, openly enjoying the benefits.

But all this was of no concern to Shen Meng; what mattered to her was the debt of gratitude that Cheng Yufen now owed her.

"Alright, it’s fortunate this matter isn’t too serious, otherwise I would really have to inquire about what kind of soldiers my man is leading, and let Zhao Wei know, now that he’s retired, how his judgment has declined. Hmph!"

Wang Jine, intimidated, did not dare to speak, but looked at Shen Meng with a sycophantic smile on her face.

"Enough of that. I’m letting this go because I see that Cheng Yuan is a decent person and even more because I respect Dr. Cheng. Your family is hosting a joyous occasion, so I’ll let you have the radio, partly to fulfill Dr. Cheng’s affection for her nephew. Elder sister-in-law, if I ever hear any more about things that trouble Dr. Cheng..."

"There won’t be, absolutely not! I definitely won’t bother Yu Fen again."

Shen Meng pressed her lips in a smile: "That would be for the best. By the way, the radio costs a total of 235 yuan. I want cash and the voucher. Let’s make the exchange here at the hospital tomorrow noon."

Wang Jine was relieved when she heard the price, grateful that it was reasonable. Even queuing in the Provincial City wouldn’t get any cheaper.

"Okay, okay, I’ll listen to you, comrade!" She was truly frightened – if there’s one thing in this world more frightening than a galestorm, it’s certainly the words whispered in one’s ear while on the pillow!