I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s
Chapter 346: Just Mention Going Back and They’re Excited

Chapter 346: Chapter 346: Just Mention Going Back and They’re Excited

Jiang Huan, although she hadn’t spoken about it, actually cared quite a lot. No matter how capable Shen Meng was, she was still in Ning County, and the head of the Land Reformation Bureau had only recently been promoted. Could they really approve a large house for them?

They were just ordinary folks, and what they wanted to know the most was matters concerning their own family. Even though she cared deeply, she dared not speak out, for after all, Shen Meng had helped their family so much. If she were to bring this up, she might damage the sisterly bond.

"Sister, brother-in-law, when I mentioned this matter before, I was just saying it seemed possible. But how could I rashly speak if I weren’t certain? Sister, you go back and write a proper application. Normally, the leaders from your factory live in the large houses, but now, most of the higher-ups in your factory have already been allocated housing. However, this batch of houses, regardless of the size or facilities, are better than the old ones. So, not only factory workers like you are watching, but even those who already have houses are eyeing them too. They are very much in demand!"

Hearing Shen Meng say this, the couple’s faces turned somewhat pale. If it were a big three-room house, and if the space allowed, they could make some changes and create four rooms. Then each of their children could have a room, and they wouldn’t have to cramped up anymore.

"But sister, brother-in-law, as long as you listen to me, within half a year, I guarantee you’ll be able to move."

"You say it, dear sister, we definitely listen to you. Whatever you say goes."

Shen Meng looked around and glanced at the few children looking at her, gave a soft chuckle, and lowered her voice.

"I’ve already arranged with the director of the garment factory. At the meeting in a couple of months when they select outstanding individuals, he will hint at choosing my sister Jiang Huan. As long as she works diligently, and when the election for the outstanding individuals is held, there will be a big meeting at the factory. When she’s on stage giving a speech, you hand in the application that I’ve asked you to prepare. The issue with the house, I’ve already found someone for it. But I’m afraid of giving it directly to my sister, it might attract jealousy, and rumors might spread. Listen to me, not only will you get the house, but even your reputation will be exceptionally good. Got it?"

Jiang Huan and Song Da Gui’s eyes widened with amazement. They never expected Shen Meng to have such a meticulous plan. Song Da Gui was so happy that he slapped the table fiercely, stared at Shen Meng, and then abruptly stood up, raising his teacup and stretching it forward.

"Little sister, no more words needed, your brother-in-law toasts to you."

"What are you doing? What are you doing? You just startled my little sister and the kids quite a bit, sorry, sorry, everyone!"

Jiang Huan gave a sheepish smile to Shen Meng and the few children to apologize, and also to the people around startled by Song Da Gui’s actions, apologizing repeatedly.

Song Da Gui was not offended at all and chuckled. He was about to have a big house, so what was this little chiding to him.

The dishes that were ordered arrived at the table one after another. The children were also hungry, and their eyes were fixed on the hands of the waitstaff. As the dishes were served, they began to grab food with their chopsticks upon their parents’ consent.

"Having a house is naturally good, but when I think about moving in a few months, I really can’t bear to leave the two rooms we’ve lived in for so long, and the neighbors, ah!"

Shen Meng did not speak. The place where they lived belonged to the old city district, which was bound to be reconstructed sooner or later. If they could buy the house, in a few years’ time, that demolition compensation, tsk tsk tsk!

"That run-down place, whenever it rains, it’s flooded everywhere, and we have to walk all the way to the street to go to the outhouse. It’s so troublesome. Now you’re going to live in a big house, why care about that!"

"I’m just used to it."

Considering that she might still need to rely on the couple in the future, after careful thought, Shen Meng beckoned them with a gesture.

"Sister, brother-in-law, let me tell you something. If you can buy the house you’re living in now, then buy it. As for why, I can’t tell you yet. If you believe in me, just listen to me. If you don’t, it’s no matter; you’ll have a house once it’s allocated anyway."

The couple looked stunned and exchanged glances.

Jiang Huan didn’t understand why, but Song Da Gui had already started to contemplate in his heart. Shen Meng was after all a government official; she wouldn’t say such things without a reason. It was probably related to some policy or rule that couldn’t be explicitly mentioned.

No matter what, it wasn’t likely to harm them. After all, they were just ordinary folks who had never done any harm to Shen Meng’s family. They wouldn’t pose a threat to her; on the contrary, since getting to know her, the family had reaped real benefits.

Thinking this, he began to calculate how much money they still had at home and who they might be able to borrow money from.

Shen Meng glanced at Song Da Gui, knowing he was a smart man and didn’t plan on saying anything else.

They took quite a long time over lunch, getting along splendidly. If the server hadn’t run back and forth to their table three or four times, rolling their eyes countless times, they could have chatted for another half hour.

Upon returning home, the mother and daughters were so full they could barely move and each went to their rooms to rest.

Lu Zhenping had finished work early, his hands full of food and other items. They were going back tomorrow, and he would be left alone at home. He had to take good care of them during the trip, as he had driven back.

He had picked them up by car, and naturally, he would send them back by car.

The next morning, Lu Zhenping took all their road trips’ food and drinks and put them in the car: two thermoses, one for the kids and one for the couple. Apart from the thermoses, there was also a box of soda, just taken out of the fridge that morning, ready to drink once they cooled off on the road.

With cakes, snacks, and even the spiced and spicy duck products Shen Meng made last night, Lu Zhenping looked on helplessly and sighed. Preparing so many provisions for just a few hours on the road, people might think they were going on a vacation!

Shen Meng had packed a bag, of course, not with much luggage, but with gifts to take back home. Everyone was delighted at the prospect of returning, but their expressions sobered up looking at Lu Zhenping.

"Dad, you should take care of your rest when you’re alone in the Provincial City!"

"That’s right, and pay attention to your diet."

"Drink more water, or you’ll turn into a dry tree bark, and mom won’t want you anymore."

"Smoke less. Uncle Chen Du said that smoking leads to a quick death. Dad, you need to live long to stay with us and mom."

Lu Zhenping: "...."

All his dear children, each caring in their way!!!

"Alright, alright, let’s get in the car. In a few hours, we’ll be in Ning County. When we arrive, we’ll go straight to the County Committee’s family compound. Aunt Xue Li has already cleaned up our place there; we can just move in. Don’t worry about changing clothes; mom took two sets. When mom goes to the commune for the meeting, we’ll move you to the county."

"Alrighty, we can finally go back. Mom, let’s go, quickly get in the car."

"Get in the car, get in the car."

Lu Zhenping: "....."

The moment they talk about going back, they get so excited. No sense of subtlety at all!!!

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