I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s
Chapter 51: Eating Deliciously

Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Eating Deliciously

Liu Sanjin’s face was deathly pale as she looked at her sons and daughters-in-law, her whole body trembling slightly and her heart somewhat shaky. Although her family had saved some money over the years and even received monthly allowances from her son Lu Zhenping, she still lived frugally because her maternal family was in dire straits and often needed her help.

"Jiahe, look around the village and see how many families are divided. Your eldest brother, influenced by that wretched woman’s pillow talk, wants to break up our family, and even uses your brother’s future to threaten me. My heart aches. How can you still be so thoughtless at this time?"

Usually, when Lu Jiahe heard her say this, he would soften, but today he did not; his attitude was very firm.

"Mom, if you don’t want to divide the family, then we won’t. You can’t force a cow to drink by pressing its head. You’re the mother-in-law, Shen Meng wouldn’t dare to criticize you. Even if she makes a fuss, it’s her reputation that will suffer. Isn’t it fine if your youngest son works as the warehouse manager at the production team?"

Liu Sanjin was choked up by his words, silently glancing at the front door. Old man, when will you come back? I’m being driven to my death by the children, it’s such a harsh fate that nobody hears my crying.

"Alright, alright, here, everything to everyone. Lao Si, go call the elders of the Lu Family, and also the village chief and Secretary, as well as your elder sister-in-law and Mingyang. Gather everyone, let’s divide the property, be clear about it, all divided. Second brother, mom is dividing for you now, if the eldest daughter-in-law wants the reserved land, then mom can’t make that decision."

Lu Jiahe frowned, not contradicting his mother, but in his mind, he was planning to get the reserved land for himself later.

Wu Xianglan was secretly delighted. She did not expect to benefit from the division of the eldest household. When looking at Lu Jiahe, she threw him a flirtatious look, tilted her head with a swagger, and pulled her two children closer, her face radiating an undeniable pleasure.

From the other room, peering through the window, Xie Jinghao couldn’t help but purse her lips. Why was the second brother so eager to get money and things? It wasn’t for anything other than what that woman outside was stirring up, exploiting the kids’ names to gain favors from their own mother. After all, she had thought this second sister-in-law was clever, but turned out she was blind.

When Lu Debang and Zhang Hongfa arrived, the Lu Family members were already neatly gathered, even Chen Zhaodi was silently seated to one side.

When Shen Meng arrived at the Lu Family’s house with several children, hearing of the family’s division, it was Lu Zhenping who had sent a letter home explaining the situation and naming Lu Mingyang, his eldest son, to handle things on his behalf.

Though only nine years old, Lu Mingyang, entrusted with such a responsibility, sat upright in front of Shen Meng, his small body straight, his face solemn.

"Don’t worry, mom is here, just relax."

Not just him, but the other three ’radish heads’ standing behind them also wore serious expressions, one might think they were there to fight.

Shen Meng sat poised and composed. Although she had never met Lu Zhenping, for some reason, she inexplicably felt supported by a man.

"Today, I called everyone because the eldest son has sent a letter, saying he wants the eldest household to be separated. He is the eldest, the first son of our branch, and as his mother, I must listen to him. Eldest daughter-in-law, how do you want to divide it?"

With a wave of her little hand,

"Hey, Mom, what are you talking about? I just found out that Zhenping wants to divide the family property. I guess he knows that the kids and I always get bullied and mistreated. But as he said, let Mingyang decide on this matter. Our eldest son just means to follow the rules, whatever they are, that’s how we’ll divide. I’m just a woman; I shouldn’t say too much."

Liu Sanjin, looking at her, tossed the conversational ball to himself, pursed his lips, and forced down the bitterness stuck in his throat.

"Well, then let’s follow the rules. Over the years, we’ve saved up some money, all painstakingly eked out from between the teeth, not much, just three hundred twenty-five yuan. That’s all our savings. The old man and I still need to keep fifty for our old age. The rest will be divided by household; the main house gets sixty-eight yuan, the other three households aren’t dividing yet, but in front of everyone, I’ll give out part of it, five yuan for each of the three households, the rest I’ll save for when they decide to split in the future. We’ve already distributed some of the grain last time, but considering Zhenping is out there, I, an old woman, decided to give one hundred catties of corn, which the eldest son’s wife can have someone carry back home. That’s settled then."

Shen Meng raised her eyebrows; this old woman truly cared about appearances, even in dividing the family property she wanted everyone to see her generosity. At this point, if she asked for more, it would indeed be too much.

She coughed lightly, and Lu Mingyang immediately spoke up.

"Grandma, let’s divide it the way you said, you are the fairest. But, grandma, did you forget about the private plot? Our family’s private plot hasn’t been divided yet!"

"What are you talking about, you little rascal? You got so much and still aren’t satisfied? How can you be so greedy? Your dad is out there serving in the army, and your mom is lazy... she doesn’t farm much, why would you need a private plot? Give it to your second uncle. Let him farm it, and he will distribute the grain to you later, alright?"

"No, second uncle, that’s our family’s land, we still want to plant vegetables!" Lu Mingliang poked his head out from behind Lu Mingyang and spoke up, then shrank back.

Lu Jiahe’s expression slightly cooled, but Lu Mingyang didn’t fear; he had always been under scrutiny and was not intimidated.

"He’s just a kid, second uncle, don’t scold him like that. If you keep scolding, I might make a scene." Shen Meng picked at her fingernail then narrowed her eyes sternly at Lu Jiahe.

With his mother backing him, Lu Mingyang slightly lifted his chin.

When Zhang Hongfa arrived, his family had warned him fiercely; naturally, he took sides with Zhenping’s branch, considering he also advocated the division. If the division wasn’t transparent, when he returned, he himself wouldn’t know how to ask favors for handling anything.

"Aunt Liu, Jiahe, Jiaxuan, if the private plot isn’t divided, what kind of division is this? What do we farmers value most if not the land? Zhenping’s house is special; the production team gave them five points of private land. Whether they grow vegetables or grains, it’s up to those ladies. If this plot isn’t divided, and Zhenping writes back later, what then? Jiahe, go and talk to your elder brother; do you want the private plot for yourself?"

Zhang Hongfa straightforwardly pinpointed the issue, causing Lu Jiahe’s face to flush red.

After dividing the grain and money and then the private plot, Shen Meng joyfully returned home, her fatigue instantly dissipated. She cooked a pot of pork noodle soup and heated up some braised pork and shredded potatoes.

Lu Mingyang and Lu Mingliang, each holding steaming bowls of noodles and two buns, took advantage of the darkness and delivered them to Xie Jinghao’s house. The aroma wafted through the Lu Family’s courtyard. Liu Sanjin, angered and having skipped dinner, smelled the fragrance, his stomach growling with hunger, half expecting Xie Jinghao to bring some over.

Unexpectedly, that shameless creature just locked the door with her son and they feasted inside.

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