I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s

Noticing something unusual about Lu Zhenping, Shen Meng gave an "Hmm." The latter patted her shoulder and leaned over to whisper in her ear after sitting down, "Just now, I think I saw Yuan Niannian and Yuan Zhi. I don't know why, but it felt a bit strange."

Shen Meng looked around but didn't see them. However, considering they are siblings watching a movie together, it didn't seem like a big deal.

"Don't worry about them; the Yuan family has nothing to do with us. Let's watch our movie. But if you want to meddle because of Bai Shuyu, I won't stop you."

"Not really, I'm not that crazy. I just seemed to see Yuan Niannian putting something in the soda. From my years of being in the police, she's probably up to something bad."

Lu Zhenping is in the police, but he's also a cop of this era, and he couldn't conjure up any ridiculous stories. But Shen Meng is different; she was brainwashed by melodramas when she was young, with one storyline after another jumping into her mind.

"How about this, while watching the movie, keep an eye on any commotion. If you see a couple leaving, follow them out. There's a phone booth outside the cinema. Bai Yan said this afternoon he's not going out tonight. If you see Yuan Niannian and them coming back, give Bai Yan a call. If we manage this much, consider it returning the kindness to Bai Shuyu for bringing you into this world."

It's doing a good deed, after all.

Although Shen Meng didn't want to interact with the Yuan family, she also didn't want to see Yuan Niannian having an easy life. Giving them something to deal with is not too bad. Anyway, with Bai Yan informed, whether they can help themselves depends on them.

Sure enough, halfway through the movie, Lu Zhenping quietly slipped out. A half-hour later, he returned when the movie was already over. Shen Meng sat on a bench at the cinema entrance sipping soda.

"Why did it take you so long to come back?"

In just this short while, seven or eight small vendors quietly approached her to sell sunflower seeds and peanuts. They were all elderly, trembling and looking quite pitiful. Her bag was about to be stuffed full.

"It did take some effort. Bai Yan didn't come alone but brought along a few cousins of Bai Shan. They dragged me up as soon as they came and made me guide the way. I thought you'd want to know, so I went up. Wow, wife, you wouldn't believe it! After I took them up, Bai Yan kicked open the door of the guesthouse. You should've seen it. Yuan Niannian was undressing Yuan Zhi, naked except for underwear! Bai Shan rushed in and started beating Yuan Niannian. With such a commotion, Yuan Zhi didn't wake, didn't get dressed, and was sent straight to the hospital. Seeing it had nothing to do with me, I hurried back."

"Wow~~, tsk tsk tsk, how exciting! No wonder Yuan Niannian is so audacious to come up with such a plan. But why target Yuan Zhi? Among the Yuan brothers, isn't Yuan Siping the one she's closest to?"

Lu Zhenping took her hand and continued walking towards the car, grabbing her bag along the way.

"Why else? Among Yuan family's people, Yuan Zhi is the most capable. So young and already the deputy director of the Material Bureau. Yuan Siping is pampered at home, but he's just a troublemaker. After so many years, he can't compare to his older brother. Any clear-headed person wouldn't leave Yuan Zhi for Yuan Siping."

"Hmm, then there will be excitement in the Yuan family. Whether they admit it or not, they owe us a favor. If Yuan Zhi does well in the future, we might be able to use it."

Lu Zhenping nodded. He didn't know what Shen Meng wanted to do, but since she wanted to, he was willing to go along. Ever since she went to college, he found Shen Meng becoming brighter and smarter. Sometimes, he couldn't help wanting to keep her at home, hidden from others.

But he couldn't, or Shen Meng would hammer him.

"Come on, let's go back to the guesthouse. Tomorrow, we'll visit Uncle's house, then it's time to head back. Although this trip to Shangjing didn't completely meet expectations, it's not without gains. Originally, I wanted to achieve something great, but seeing the conservative policies from above, I think it's better to feel out the path step by step."

Previously, Shen Meng had thought about starting a company and doing something grand.

But during her time in Shangjing, she studied various policies. Some loosening policies in Ning County were aimed at state-owned factories. If it comes to private enterprises, the policies won't be as favorable even if they are relaxed later, not following her ideas as before.

Next day.

Lu Zhenping and Shen Meng bought some things and headed to Commander Bai's house. Bai Yan had mentioned they were coming today, so when they arrived, most of the family had left.

The kitchen was busy and bustling.

Mou Feng quickly pulled Shen Meng into the living room to sit. Aunt Juan heard the door closing and brought out four fruit plates from the kitchen.

"Have some fruit, all freshly bought this morning. We also got roast duck today, and Bai Yan went to buy your favorite braised dishes. He'll be back soon. Oh, and I made a few dishes Xiao Meng liked last time. Eat a lot at lunch!"

"Ah, thank you, Aunt Juan."

"No need to thank me. The madam ordered it. Oh, she was so happy knowing you were coming, smiling all morning. She even bought some flowers this morning. Look, aren't they pretty?"

Mou Feng genuinely liked Shen Meng and Lu Zhenping. She genuinely felt sorry for Lu Zhenping, knowing how tough his childhood was. She knew about his real father, who later had more children. For a motherless child like Lu Zhenping, what good can he have?

"In the army, Zhenping loved braised pork. So, we made it today, just like what the army prepares. You'll love it."

"Thank you, Aunt."

"Why are you being so polite? Speaking of which, it's a good thing you gave us a heads-up last night, or who knows what embarrassing situations would have unfolded!"

Lu Zhenping and Shen Meng exchanged a glance, remained silent, and mutually took a sip of their tea, while Mou Feng realized she had misspoken.

Even the younger ones needed to save face. Such disgraceful incidents may be appropriate to discuss with her husband but shouldn't be discussed with the younger generation. It would be improper and disrespectful.

"Hehe, don't just drink tea; have some fruit too. We got them specifically for you two!"

"Ah, alright, Aunt."

Just then, Bai Shan angrily returned home, and with a "bang," closing the door, startled the people in the living room.