I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s

Mou Feng let out a dramatic "Oh my" and hurriedly covered her chest.

"Oh my, you silly girl, have you taken gunpowder? You scared me to death!"

"Mom, are you okay? I didn't mean it just now. Are you okay? Do you need some medicine?"

Mou Feng waved her hand and said something to Shen Meng and Lu Zhenping, then went upstairs. She guessed her daughter was angry because of matters related to the Yuan Family, so it was better for her to head upstairs and not disturb the young ones' conversation.

As soon as she went up, the other two Bai siblings and their spouses came downstairs. Upon seeing Lu Zhenping and Shen Meng, they hurriedly greeted them, but as soon as their eyes landed on Bai Shan, their pace quickened. They also wanted to know what happened next.

"How's it going, Shan Shan?"

"Yeah, we were planning to visit Yuan Zhi at the hospital this afternoon. Has he woken up yet?"

"What kind of matter is this, really? They've grown up together, calling each other brother and sister for over twenty years. How could she drug her own brother? If anything happened, would the Jin Family accept it?"

Listening to her two sisters-in-law, Shen Meng's eyebrows twitched. Why is the Jin Family involved? What's going on that they don't know about?

Upon seeing his wife's expression, Lu Zhenping knew she was eager to get the gossip.

"What's really going on, Cousin? Xiao Meng and I worried all night and barely slept. We just took a wrong glance before, never thought it would cause issues. If Yuan Zhi and Yuan Niannian really have mutual feelings, wouldn't that mean Xiao Meng and I did a good deed only for it to turn bad?"

Hearing this, Shen Meng turned to glance at him sideways, wondering who it was snoring beside her last night then???

"Mutual feelings, you say? Yuan Zhi's already engaged. How could he possibly look at her like that? Yuan Zhi sees her as a sister. Good Lord, Yuan Zhi has treated her well over the years, often buying her things. Who would've thought she'd scheme against him like this in the end."

"Huh?"

Bai Shan thought it was normal for Lu Zhenping and Shen Meng to be unaware and misunderstand some matters. After all, only siblings would go get rooms at a lodging house together. Even if times have become more open, someone like Yuan Zhi wouldn't engage in such humiliating deeds.

"Yuan Zhi's long been engaged, and it's to the daughter of the head of the tax bureau, Jin Xiangyu. He pursued her relentlessly for many years since college. She's a talented and beautiful girl, now working as an editor at a newspaper in Capital City. This morning, knowing what happened to Yuan Zhi, her eyes were swollen from crying. If not for her upbringing, she would've slapped Yuan Niannian silly till her mom couldn't recognize her."

"Is Yuan Zhi awake yet? What did Xiangyu say?"

Bai Shan was so angry, he ground his teeth and slammed the coffee table furiously.

"Yuan Zhi's awake. He's still in a daze getting IVs. The moment he opened his eyes, he saw Jin Xiangyu holding his hand crying. He thought he had some terrible disease, and started to comfort her incessantly, saying that if he really had a terminal illness, he wouldn't drag her down. When Xiangyu told him about what happened last night, he felt like the sky fell on him and took ages to speak. Then he jumped out of bed, knelt, and apologized, saying he felt filthy and sorry for her. Xiangyu was heartbroken. You tell me, what kind of mess is this? Why make the young couple suffer this? The Bai and Yuan Families' kindness of nurturing, teaching, and raising, does it all mean nothing to Yuan Niannian?"

The Bai family fell into a momentary silence. After a while, the elder sister-in-law of the Bai Family shakily poured herself a glass of water.

"Speaking of which, we have to thank Zhenping and Xiao Meng for it. Without them, Yuan Zhi and Jin Xiangyu's romance would've ended in ruins."

"Who said it wasn't so, and where's Yuan Niannian now?"

"She's detained by the Yuan Family. When Auntie found out, she nearly fainted, but she still pleaded for both Yuan Zhi and Jin Xiangyu. However, neither of them forgave. Now she's crying alone in the hospital ward. This time, no one coddled her and let her cry her fill."

Shen Meng: "....."

Serves her right, absolutely well-deserved. Her son was nearly wrecked, and she's still pleading for that troublemaker? So soft-hearted!!!

Regardless, Shen Meng felt her fill of gossip, as how the affairs of the Yuan Family bear no relevance to them.

Bai Yan soon returned, carrying brined dishes and two packets of spices. The kitchen's meal was nearly done at that moment. As Shen Meng smelled the aroma and stood, she looked up and met Mou Feng's eyes.

The latter coughed awkwardly twice before slowly coming downstairs.

Mou Feng: "...."

How embarrassing, caught eavesdropping. Would Shen Meng not think she's being indecent???

Fortunately, during the meal, Shen Meng didn't mention the incident, and her looks toward Mou Feng were normal. Only then did Mou Feng breathe a sigh of relief, growing fonder of Shen Meng.

The next morning, Shen Meng and Lu Zhenping packed their things and left the guesthouse. Downstairs, Bai Shan and Bai Yan, the siblings, were already waiting for them.

"So early, we said you didn't have to see us off. This place is quite far from the station; we could just take a rickshaw there ourselves."

"How can that do? How can a rickshaw be the same as a car? Give me your things and get in the car quickly. There's a restaurant at the train station, so we'll have breakfast there."

Unable to resist, Shen Meng and Lu Zhenping agreed.

After reaching the station, the four of them found a small eatery to have something before heading to the waiting hall. Bai Yan and Bai Shan fetched a large bag from the trunk.

"These are some things from my parents for you, and also from elder and second brother and their wives for Mingyang and the kids. Don't frown; there are many books and exercises related to Shangjing inside, which can help with their studies. You're busy usually, but also pay attention to the children's education — we're hoping they get into Shangjing!"

Shen Meng: "......"

What great uncles and aunties, gifting study materials for the kids. She didn't know about others, but Mingyang would definitely feel like the sky's falling!!!

"Alright then, we'll take it. You guys should head back too; there's only half an hour before the train departs. Call us if you hear anything from the Shangjing side."

"Okay."

After they entered the waiting hall, Bai Shan and Bai Yan got back in their car.

"Didn't expect that they really meant it when they said they wouldn't go see Auntie, and they truly didn't."

"Sister, sometimes I wonder if Auntie is crazy. After causing so much trouble over the years, does she really think about Lu Zhenping, or is it just to feel better herself?"

Bai Shan gave a cold laugh, said nothing, and simply started the car.

In the waiting hall, Shen Meng and Lu Zhenping found a place to sit down, only to be called upon just as they were about to settle. The person approaching was laden with bags and bundles, stumbling slightly, obviously rushing over.

"Why are you here?"