I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s
Chapter 344: This Can’t Be Let Go

Chapter 344: Chapter 344: This Can’t Be Let Go

Jiang Huan finished scolding, then looked at Shen Meng again, reaching out to hold her hand, with a somewhat reluctant expression on her face.

"Girl, let me tell you the truth, your brother-in-law’s sister got married in the west of the city, right next to Lu Zhengya’s place. She often comes over to visit our family and talks about Lu Zhengya. Oh my, that woman, she’s not easy to deal with. Her husband has been gone for four or five years. Initially, everyone felt sorry for her and helped her out a lot by doing chores and giving her things, but later on, people realized she wasn’t grateful at all and took their kindness for granted. Actually, we could overlook these things since, after all, she’s a widow and life is hard for her. Everyone bears with it for the sake of her deceased husband, but, alas, that woman is extravagant. She spent all her husband’s pension on dressing up, buying new clothes, new shoes, facial cream, hair oil, and lipstick; she buys whatever she sees. Life just couldn’t be more lush for her, but her poor kids, they can’t even get a sip of hot water."

Shen Meng: "....."

What a horrifying, selfish, hypocritical woman!!!

"That’s just it......"

"That’s not it at all, sister. This is more than just harsh for the kids; she doesn’t treat her children like humans at all."

"What can you do, that’s just how the woman is, always dolling herself up and flirting with men, telling her kids to go eat at her mom’s house every day. And her mom is biased, exploiting her daughter-in-law to support her own daughter. I heard that Lu Zhengya’s elder sister-in-law went back to work just a few days after giving birth, working hard in the workshop just to earn some extra cash to buy some nutrients to feed the children. My sister-in-law even met Lu Zhengya’s sister-in-law; oh, she’s just a bag of bones. Sometimes when neighbors see the children starving, they give them some food. Lu Zhengya doesn’t appreciate this, saying that the neighbors are laughing at her, and often beats her children. What kind of behavior is that!"

Shen Meng nodded her head in distress, but couldn’t feel any sympathy for the children. She clearly remembered what Ya Fei told Mingyang’s children back then. That person truly is Lu Zhengya’s breed, deeply scheming, trying to trip up her children, as if they could overpower those raised by her.

"Girl, these years, Lu Zhengya has messed around with many men. One of them even got sent to Northwestern labor reform due to counterfeit tickets. The man was only twenty-two when he was taken away, sentenced to forty years of reform. It’s pitiful, you tell me, Lu Zhengya’s almost thirty, how could she go after such a young guy! When I found out, I wanted to slap that shameless woman to death."

Shen Meng: "...."

She’s living so recklessly; if this were in the future, she might even become a popular figure admired by the youth, especially this older woman-younger man thing, who doesn’t like a younger brother, young and energetic.

"Sister, I don’t mean to do anything; I just want her to stop chasing after my Zhenping. Ah, you don’t know, during this period, he’s been so stressed. He used to be a man who was never afraid of hardship, fatigue, or sacrifice, but rumors have tormented him so much, he’s lost a lot of weight. My Zhenping has met her just twice from start to finish, both times at the Police Station, always with colleagues around. I’ve investigated this personally, and what Zhenping told me is true, though he has indeed seen her children a few times, pitiable as they are. Ah, sister, I really don’t know what to do; I’m all at sea in this Provincial City."

Jiang Huan was truly worried about her, but if she were a sensible person, a few words would have made her ashamed and she would no longer show her face, but Zheng Ya was not like that at all. She was shameless and completely failed to grasp other people’s intentions. Everyone expressed their reluctance to see her, yet she insisted on thinking they were just too embarrassed, as if her parents had left her brains behind in the placenta when she was born.

Shen Meng had always treated their family well, consistently sending letters every now and then, and the festive gifts and food provisions were never short—Shen Meng mailed goodies for the children at home throughout the last half year.

She didn’t say it directly, but even in her letters, she always affectionately called her "sister." Given how good she has been to her, Shen Meng definitely couldn’t just ignore her now that she was facing troubles.

Is it just about some wretch? Jiang Huan, the proud workshop team leader of the textile factory, can surely handle her.

"Sister, why don’t you head back home, just take care of the children. Spend some good time strolling and enjoying the Provincial City. You’re a busy person, no need to waste time on such insignificant people. Don’t worry, I’ve got this. My brother-in-law is a tricycle driver, he knows lots of people from government officials to all walks of life. Give me a few days, and I promise I’ll handle everything smoothly for you."

Shen Meng took the opportunity to bring up Jiang Wei’s issue, telling Jiang Huan that she suspected Jiang Wei was arranged by Zheng Ya, since she currently held a large sum of money, and stirring trouble between her and Lu Zhenping was definitely something she could do.

Jiang Huan nearly died of anger upon hearing this, cursing Zheng Ya through gritted teeth, wishing she could stuff her back into her parents’ womb.

"Sister, here is two hundred yuan, don’t rush, and it’s not for you—it’s for my brother-in-law. He needs to gather some information, and he can’t do that without any money. Let’s not mince words being sisters."

Seeing her serious demeanor and worrying her sister might feel distanced amidst her upset, Jiang Huan quickly took the money.

"Hey, look at me, I’ve been rambling on and forgot the most important thing. I heard from the leaders at the clothing factory that a new batch of welfare houses has been allocated in your factory, located not far from the textile factory in two story buildings nearly complete right behind your plant. The person approving the houses, I know him; he’s Ning County’s former County Party Secretary. My uncle thinks highly of the children and mentioned you and my brother-in-law; I casually enquired whether you needed a house. If you do, we can write an application. I’ve actually already spoken to him privately, mentioned your family’s struggles and the many children, and he said he’d consider it. Maybe you can get a spacious three-bedroom house, although such houses are limited and it’s uncertain whether you can get one."

"Lord, is this real? Sister, you truly are my lucky star. Our family of five crammed in this small house, with rain and snow turning the yard into a puddle, not even having a decent spot to step. We need that house, we’ll get it, I’ll write the application material right away!"

Shen Meng nodded and smiled, mentioning a few names, implying that if she was willing to help based on their past relationship to the extent of eighty percent effort, now she would give a hundred and twenty percent. All Shen Meng wanted was for them to handle this matter nicely and beautifully!