I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s-Chapter 21: Write a Letter to Brother Zhenping

The scene was too horrifying, the two of them didn't speak and silently retreated.

Lu Mingyang wiped the sweat off his face with his hand and sat down on the ground, gasping for air. Lu Mingliang was about to speak but then consciously controlled his voice.

"Brother, did you see? Our little brother and sister are being held in the arms of that wicked woman, it's so scary. Has she been possessed by a demon? And what's with our brother and sister? Why would they let a bad woman hold them?"

Lu Mingyang glanced at Lu Mingliang, he knew that the bad woman wouldn't do nothing; she indeed started to coax Ming Fang and Ming Kai. Isn't this because they are young and easy to deceive?

Wait for a while, she will definitely take the siblings out and then while he and Mingliang are not aware, sell them off. Humph, he really guessed right. But he couldn't say this out loud as Mingliang can't keep secrets. They must not give themselves away to let the bad woman notice.

"Mingliang, don't keep saying 'bad woman', that's our mother. You even ate two bowls of egg noodles she cooked at noon. Ask Ming Fang and Ming Kai what happened tonight. Anyway, when you see mother, you still have to be polite, understand?"

"I know, I have always been very polite. Every time I see her, I almost crack my face with smiles. Brother, just take care of yourself. If Ming Fang and Xiao Kai are fine, are we still going to gather firewood?"

Lu Mingyang thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, that little firewood isn't enough, we need to fill up the firewood room."

"Good, oh by the way, brother, if others ask, just say our grandma didn't call us for meals, mother is still seriously injured lying on the bed. It was you who cooked some potatoes at noon."

Lu Mingyang frowned and asked, "Why?"

"Brother, are you silly? It's to let others know, and when these words reach dad's ears, he will surely look for grandma. Even if mother doesn't feed us later, we still have a meal at grandma's. Don't forget, some of dad's comrades often send us stuff. Grandma takes the benefits given by the army uncles, so she has to take care of us."

Mingliang was a bit anxious when he spoke, almost stomping his foot. Such a simple logic, why doesn't his brother understand!

"Mingliang, we are now people of the Lu Family. Let's not mention the past too much to avoid stirring up troubles," Lu Mingyang solemnly reminded.

Lu Mingliang pouted, what troubles could there be? They could only say they are 'ungrateful' or 'cannot be tamed.' He got used to hearing that.

Shen Meng noticed the two children had left, then gently released the two sleeping children and laid them down properly, covering their little stomachs with a thin blanket.

She thought about the surprised expressions of the children just now and couldn't help laughing out loud. As long as they see her goodness, their guard against her will be much reduced, and it will be easier for them to accept her.

She hugged her daughter and son to sleep in the new house, while the days for the people of the old Lu Family were not going too well. Lu Jiaxuan and Zhou Jiaojiao, staying in their old home for the first day, were very unaccustomed.

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Zhou Jiaojiao said nothing, even worked harder than before during work time, competing to do household chores, which made Lu Jiaxuan feel very guilty. Last night, after going to sleep, the ambience between the two had been very good, and they were just about to move on to the next step when suddenly came coughing and urinating sounds from outside the yard. He knew instantly that it was his second brother stepping out, randomly found a corner.

Immediately all desires were gone, awkwardness diffused out between the two, Zhou Jiaojiao turned around, covered her body tightly with the quilt, and sobbed quietly hitting deep into Lu Jiaxuan's heart.

At this moment, he watched the woman in the cornfield, struggling to snap off corn cobs, and felt immense heartache. He came up with an idea, thinking of speaking well to his mother tonight.

"Brother Jiaxuan, what are you staring at? Sister-in-law has gone far already." Sun Shanzi teased Lu Jiaxuan as he noticed him looking at Zhou Jiaojiao's departing figure.

"Cut it out. Shouldn't you be focusing on your work?" It was a busy time in the fields, and as a warehouse manager, he was also called to help out. In a couple of days, when the corn was ready to be stored, he would have to register it, keeping him very busy.

"No, Brother Jiaxuan, I've been working seriously. Here's the thing, I was just coming from that field, and overheard a few old ladies saying that at your family's lunch there was no Shen Meng or the kids, and I worried you and sister-in-law might get gossiped about, so I rushed over to let you know."

Lu Jiaxuan's expression darkened slightly, and after a moment he glared at Sun Shanzi: "What do you mean 'that woman'? That's my elder sister-in-law and nephews you're talking about. Don't you dare speak like that about them in front of me again."

Sun Shanzi pouted: "Brother Jiaxuan, never mind me, I just can't stand Shen Meng. Why should the Old Lady spend money and effort taking care of her and her kids, renting a brick house and not letting you and sister-in-law live there? I get so angry hearing about it, that woman is just so greedy. And Brother Zhenping too, why did he have to marry such a person in the first place!"

"Sun Shanzi, you're going too far now. Alright, I get it. Go back to your work!"

Sun Shanzi had grown up with Lu Jiaxuan, and they were close as brothers. Seeing Lu Jiaxuan's displeased expression, he decided not to say anything more and was just about to leave when he suddenly thought of something and turned back.

"Brother Jiaxuan, I've got something to tell you. I heard that the commune is hiring staff, and the leader there is good friends with Brother Zhenping. Why don't you write Brother Zhenping a letter, ask him to put in a word for you? Imagine, having a proper salary... I can't even begin to think how much more comfortable you and sister-in-law's lives would be."

Lu Jiaxuan was moved by his words, remained silent but waved his hand at him.

Lu Mingyang and Lu Mingliang, with their small bodies, each carrying a big bundle of firewood, had sweat on their faces, their pant legs rolled up, barefoot, enough to break a mother's heart.

"I heard that the Lu Family didn't invite Mingyang and the other kids for lunch again, and that Shen Meng woman was still lying on the kang. Doctor Lu went to see her yesterday, she was nearly gone, what a pity."

"Pity? It's her own vicious heart. She wanted to push Jiaojiao into the river, but instead got knocked over by a cow herself, serves her right."

"It's not our business whether she's good or bad. It's these kids, living such a hard life, it's just sad. I asked Mingliang what he had for lunch, the kid timidly said it was potatoes cooked by Mingyang. Just think about it, what a sin!"

"No way, Aunt Lu is a good person. Sure, she's angry at Shen Meng, but she wouldn't take it out on the kids!"

"Who knows for sure!"

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Lu Mingyang and the other boy, hearing the gossip behind them, remained silent with understanding. When they brought the firewood home again, they just saw Shen Meng coming out of the kitchen.

"I'm back, I made some mung bean soup in the kitchen, it's warm, go have some. Don't go gathering firewood anymore, go rest in the room!"

Although they didn't really want to deal with the wicked woman, hearing there was food, Lu Mingliang dropped his firewood and ran to the kitchen. On the low table, there were two bowls of warm mung bean soup, and he took a big gulp.

"Wow! It's really sweet!"