I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s-Chapter 15: Worth Being Treated This Way

Shen Meng gently clutched her hand and touched it under her nose, choking a bit as she looked at the two people.

"Really, thank you Sister-in-law Guihua, Aunt Chen, I was young and ignorant before, Zhenping wasn't home and I didn't have a plan, living like at my parents' house, listening to whatever my in-laws said, raising the kids just like others did; when something was off, I'd just grab a stick and beat them without understanding the reason. Oh, this time I really understood. Everyone has their own ways; from now on I will definitely learn well and live well, recover well, and live up to Zhenping. Sister-in-law, Aunt Chen, I will definitely need your help in the future."

"There's no need to thank us, I'm already of this age, whatever you don't understand just ask, we all came from our parents' houses, Aunt understands you. It's getting late, we're heading back now, we'll come to see you tomorrow, and you take good care of yourself, Xiao Meng."

"I also won't stay any longer, there's quite a bit to do at home, Xiao Meng, listen to Aunt Jinling, take good care of yourself, and after you're well, educate the kids well, your future days won't be bad."

Seeing them getting ready to leave, Shen Meng struggled wanting to get off the kang to see them out. Tian Guixiang and Chen Jinling quickly stopped her.

"What are you doing? We just told you to take care of yourself, we're all from the same village, no need to see us out, just take care, Sister Wang, we're heading back now, you're all busy."

"That's fine, Aunt Chen, Sister-in-law Guixiang, I won't see you out then. Mom, grab the stuff, it's not easy for anyone, we don't need so many good things, take them back home for yourselves and kids."

Shen Meng waved her hands, Wang Guizhi quickly picked up the brown sugar eggs and dried vegetables they brought.

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"We really shouldn't refuse, you visiting Xiao Meng is already making us happy, we can't accept your things, please take them back."

"Oh, Sister Wang, why are you doing this? We brought these for Xiao Meng to eat, she's severely injured, it's time to nourish her body, don't worry about the details, just accept them, accept them."

"Exactly, Aunt, these are nothing for Shen Meng, there's still more at home, keep them for Xiao Meng to eat, don't be so polite, if you keep this up, Aunt, I'll get angry and won't come next time."

"That can't happen, talking with you today, I know you guys are straightforward people. My daughter and grandchildren are relying on your help, we will need to trouble you regularly, we can't accept these things anymore, please take them, please."

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The people pushed and shoved their way out of the door, all the way to the main gate, their voices getting louder and louder, scaring the children in the kitchen who were eating as they stretched their heads out to look.

Shen Fugui served a mouthful of food to Lu Mingkai, "Stop looking, it's all just politeness for appearances, in a little bit your grandma will bring those items back, don't worry."

He actually didn't want to spell it out for the kids, but seeing them looking eagerly, as if they were afraid the items would really be taken away.

Sure enough, shortly after, Wang Guizhi returned with those items, Lu Mingyang glanced at them, exactly intact, nothing missing.

Wang Guizhi again picked up the items into the room, opened Shen Meng's kang cabinet, and placed them inside, looking at the messy room, her heart also felt troubled.

"This family of Lao Si moving away didn't even bother to tidy up, look at this messy house, even the mats in the west room were removed, that kitchen doesn't even have any firewood, if it weren't for your dad who was shameless enough to borrow some, we wouldn't even have had dinner tonight, oh, my girl, how did your life turn out like this, you were so clever before marriage, really fooled by your mother-in-law, losing your smarts."

Shen Meng's eyes lowered, not speaking, just listening to Wang Guizhi prattle on, somehow finding it endearing; when her mother from the hospital visited her when she was a child, she also nagged, making her feel equally warm.

"Look at me, rambling on, are you hungry, Xiao Meng? Mom is going to get you something to eat, after eating have your medicine and then sleep well at night, Mom will stay by your side."

"Ah!" Shen Meng waited for her to leave before shaking her neck and scanning everything in the room. Zhou Jiaojiao and Lu Jiaxuan had cleaned up their belongings thoroughly. Other than the furniture her parents gave her during her marriage which was hard to move, the wallpaper made of newspapers had also been torn down by the couple.

It's better that they tore it down; it saves her the effort.

There were quite a few items that needed to be replaced at home. Wait a few days, in a few days she could follow the ox cart to the Cooperative Society at the commune, and then she could arrange the house however she wanted.

After Wang Guizhi brought over some food, Shen Meng ate a little. Her head was still hurting, and after eating, she lay down to sleep. A while later, Wang Guizhi brought over a basin of hot water, dipped a towel in it, and gently wiped Shen Meng's face, hands, and switched to a rag to wipe her feet.

Shen Meng woke up when Wang Guizhi was wiping her face, her heart deeply moved, but she didn't open her eyes or speak to her. Right now, resting well and recuperating her body was essential to repay her birth parents better.

That night, Wang Guizhi watched over Shen Meng. She woke up many times throughout the night, all of which Shen Meng was aware of, until she finally dozed off in the morning.

When Shen Meng woke up, Wang Guizhi and Shen Fugui had already swept the yard, washed the clothes, and tidied up both inside and outside the house neatly. The children also went to the foot of the mountains and collected some dry firewood and laid it in the yard.

She saw them working on this when she stepped outside, Wang Guizhi looked very happy to see her.

"How are you feeling, Xiao Meng, any better? Doctor Lu said yesterday that as long as you don't have a fever, it shouldn't be a big problem. Are you hungry, my girl? I've stewed some eggs for you."

"Thank you, mom, I appreciate the hard work of you and dad."

"You are our daughter; taking care of you is natural. Go wash your face now."

"Okay!"

Shen Meng smiled warmly at Wang Guizhi, and when she turned her head, she locked eyes with the four children, and then she saw all four children turn their faces away.

Shen Meng: "..."

The disdain is too obvious!!!

After breakfast, Wang Guizhi and Shen Fugui had to return, as there was a lot of work to do at home. If it weren't for worrying about their daughter, they would have gone back last night.

By staying at their daughter's place, they were consuming her food. Every extra bite they had meant one less bite for her daughter and grandchildren.

"Mom, wait a moment. Take this money and meat coupon. Zhenping sends money and food coupons home every month. I don't need so much; the production team provides decent rations, but flaunting it would be inappropriate. Once I'm better, I will come back to visit you and dad."

Just for the sake of their children, they could do anything; this love alone is enough for Shen Meng to treat them this way.

"Silly child, your dad and I don't expect this from you. All we want is for you to live a good life in future, which is more important than anything. Your dad asked me to tell you to take good care of the children in the future. They are all good kids; do not treat them as you did before," said Wang Guizhi while she pushed the money back, tightened her faded, pilled towel on her head, and headed for the door.

"Mom, please take it. You and dad have been so good to me. I won't feel right keeping it. I know very well what life our family leads. I will listen to you and lead a good life in the future, but if there is anything good, don't push it away, keep it for yourself to eat and use. Spend this money after taking it home. Even if a daughter is married, she remains your daughter, honoring you is proper. Take it; otherwise, I won't come home again in the future."

She shoved the money into Wang Guizhi's embrace, pretending to be angry as she turned her head away, but her eyes were subtly observing Wang Guizhi's reactions.