I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s-Chapter 5: It Won’t Heal in a Year and a Half

After the memory was absorbed, Shen Meng remained speechless for a long time, and the gasping sound of the previous owner's mother no longer echoed in her ears, presumably because she thought she had fallen asleep.

Soon after, Shen Fugui came in with an old man, and Wang Guizhi hurriedly gave up her seat.

"Please have a look, Xiao Meng woke up for a moment and then fainted. Lord, if anything happens to my daughter, I can't go on living," Wang Guizhi sobbed.

"Look at you, why are you crying again? The doctor is here, don't worry, don't worry!"

Lu Changhong is a local of Lu Family Village, and the only barefoot doctor in the nearby villages because he had previously served in the military, so everyone greatly trusted him.

As he approached the Kang bed and was about to check Shen Meng's eyelid, the person who had been frowning just moments ago suddenly opened her eyes wide. Even for someone accustomed to big scenes, this startled him.

He cleared his throat, then checked the wound on her head, which was covered with spider webs and ash from the bottom of a pot - a traditional village remedy to stop the bleeding, but unhygienic. He brought over the saline solution he had brought and had Wang Guizhi help Shen Meng move her head closer to the edge of the Kang. He then soaked a cotton ball with the saline solution.

Shen Meng, feeling weak, looked at the doctor summoned by Shen Fugui. Frightened by the prospect of having her wound cleaned without any anesthesia, she raised her hand to stop him.

"Ah~ Hmm!"

This feeling, so painfully refreshing!!!

Shen Meng suddenly grabbed Wang Guizhi's arm, trembling with pain, nearly throwing Wang Guizhi to the ground.

"Ouch, Doctor Lu, why didn't you warn me? I almost couldn't hold her down."

"I couldn't say anything, Auntie. If I had told her, she would have known and might have run away when I pressed."

Shen Meng: "..."

That sort of makes sense.

After cleaning the wound, Doctor Lu applied some medicine and wrapped it with gauze. It was a wound on the forehead corner. He also prescribed some anti-inflammatory medicine. Recognized as a doctor by the commune, he could get some medicine from the county hospital, but not much; he was very careful with each prescription. This time, he prescribed six pills for Shen Meng, also considering he was doing this for the sake of his brother, Lu Zhenping.

"It's not a serious injury, the wound looks frightening but didn't damage the bone. Just rest well for about ten days to half a month. Take one pill now and another before going to sleep tonight. Pay attention at night, don't let her get a fever. If she gets a fever, cool her down quickly, and if it doesn't subside, call me."

"Thank you so much, Doctor Lu, we really owe you today. How much is it? I'll pay you."

Shen Fugui, seeing him pack his things, patted himself down; he and his wife had rushed out and didn't bring anything, not only that, but now hearing his daughter was alright, he felt a great relief and simultaneously an unbearable hunger.

Doctor Lu glanced at Shen Fugui, his eyes dropping slightly.

"It's seventy cents in total, the costly part is the saline solution for washing the wound, and the medicine powder and pills. If you don't have it now, it's fine, you can pay later."

Wang Guizhi and Shen Fugui were just about to express their gratitude when Shen Meng hurriedly said: "Wait, wait a moment, mother, open my kang cabinet. Inside the black cloth pouch, there are some small coins. Please give them to Doctor Lu."

Seeing her say this, Lu Changhong did not refuse. Zhenping was such a good man, yet he married someone who was not what she seemed, who possessed only beauty but was cruel to the children. If not for him and a few old women in the village watching, these children could have been tormented to death.

After receiving the money, Lu Changhong decisively walked away, without even giving Shen Meng as much as a glance. Shen Meng knew he held a grudge against her original self because Zhenping's legally acknowledged three children were actually descendants of martyrs. Their mother had either run away, remarried, or died, living miserably in their original homes.

Zhenping could not bear to see this and adopted them, but he never imagined he would be swapping one hell for another.

"Doctor Lu, wait a moment, Doctor Lu, please do me a favor. If my mother-in-law asks about my health, please tell her that my injury is severe, and I cannot get out of bed for half a year. Thank you."

Lu Changhong: "..."

Ha, he knew it. This woman wanted to use her injury as an excuse to be lazy and probably to make the children slave away for her!

"Zhenping's wife, I shouldn't interfere in your family matters, but Zhenping and I have grown up together, and Mingyang's children are pitiable. Could you please be kinder to them?" At least don't beat them anymore.

Lu Changhong didn't dare to say the latter part aloud. He feared angering Shen Meng, which might lead to her abusing the children behind his back. After all, Shen Meng was now the children's mother, and he, an outsider, should not overstep his boundaries.

"Doctor Lu, I call you Brother Changhong, rest assured, after this ordeal, I've thought it through. From now on, I'll definitely treat Mingyang's children well, I promise. If you don't believe me, you can, you can supervise." Shen Meng's head was still aching; speaking these words caused her forehead to be covered in a thin layer of sweat.

Lu Changhong stared intently at Shen Meng, not knowing why, but previously just a glance was enough to know that she was always scheming, but today she seemed very different.

He did not say whether he believed her or not, just gently turned and walked out.

Upon exiting, he saw Liu Sanjin supported by Zhou Jiaojiao, clearly waiting for him.

Liu Sanjin nervously and sorrowfully asked, "Changhong, how is the eldest daughter-in-law?"

Just as he was about to say it wasn't serious, Lu Changhong unexpectedly recalled Shen Meng's request. For the sake of the pitiful children, he decided to believe her this time.

"Aunt, Zhenping's wife is in a bad way. If it weren't for my timely arrival, she might have been gone. I cleaned her wound and prescribed some medicine. Whether she survives now depends on her fate. Even if she recovers, it will take a year and a half before she can get out of bed. You should prepare yourselves."

After saying this, he took his belongings and headed out, leaving Liu Sanjin and Zhou Jiaojiao pale-faced behind. When Shen Meng was brought back earlier, they had tried to be good, claiming that Shen Meng was not seriously hurt and would soon wake up from fainting.

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If Shen Meng really died, the entire neighborhood knew that their family hadn't sought a doctor, which would make it seem like they intentionally refused medical treatment, ruining their son's wife.

How would they ever lift their heads up in Lu Family Village again!

Liu Sanjin angrily grabbed Zhou Jiaojiao, who was helping him, gripping her arm tightly and rebuking sharply.

"Shallow-eyed wench, damned harlot, didn't you say it was nothing serious? The reputation of our Lu family is going to be ruined by you. I will make my son divorce you."