I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s

Yuan Zhi and Jin Xiangyu both carrying large bags, finally found Lu Zhenping and Shen Meng. They had been organizing their thoughts the entire way, trying to express gratitude, but when they finally met them, they didn't know what to say.

"I, I heard from Sister Shan that you're leaving today, so I thought I'd come by to see you off. These are some things I bought for you, for the kids, please don't refuse."

"No need, the items from Uncle and Aunt are already too much for us to carry. Please take these back and give them to someone else!"

Shen Meng smiled lightly as she said this, and Lu Zhenping showed no intention of accepting them either.

"Since I bought them for you, please keep them and don't be pretentious."

As soon as Yuan Zhi finished speaking, Jin Xiangyu kicked him hard from the side, making him wince and fall silent.

"Don't mind his bad mouth, we've hurried over mainly to thank you both. Yuan Zhi meant the same, he's just not good with words. Anyway, these items were bought with my money and it's my sentiment, I hope you'll accept them. If not for you disregarding old grievances to help him, he would likely have had a different bride by now."

"Xiangyu, I only want you."

In front of two strangers who should be familiar, he directly said such words, making Jin Xiangyu blush a little.

"Really no need, Mr. Jin, we only meddled because of Uncle and Aunt's family. We'll accept your thanks, but not the stuff. As for what Mr. Yuan said about being pretentious, sorry, we never considered ourselves that important, especially in front of the Yuan Family. We never wanted anything from your family. As for Mr. Jin's comment, I quite agree, Mr. Yuan certainly has a foul mouth."

After speaking, Shen Meng pulled Lu Zhenping to leave. Lu Zhenping disdainfully glanced up and down at Yuan Zhi before turning to follow Shen Meng.

"Mr. Shen, please wait, don't be angry, really don't be angry. Mr. Lu, as you are practically brothers, can't we just have a good talk? He's just that kind of person. If you don't like him, I'll make him leave, and we can talk, okay? Mr. Shen, I've heard about you for a long time. I really admire you; I'm an editor, and I've read articles interviewing you. I actually really want to know you, can we talk, Mr. Shen?"

Jin Xiangyu holding two bags hurried behind Shen Meng and Lu Zhenping. Seeing his fiancée so humble, Yuan Zhi felt uncomfortable inside, also annoyed at himself for speaking without thinking earlier. They clearly came to express gratitude, yet what came out was unsettling.

"I'm sorry, Lu Zhenping, Shen Meng, I apologize to you both, I didn't mean it that way. Xiangyu and I came to thank you, can we talk? Regardless of everything, I'm grateful inside, truly."

Upon hearing these words, Shen Meng stopped her steps, turned to look at them, and said, "You can speak quite well, can't you? What were you up to earlier?"

"Yes, yes, he's just like this, let's talk. Yuan Zhi, find a place to sit and watch the luggage, I will have a good chat with Mr. Shen and Mr. Lu."

Yuan Zhi: "....."

For the sake of your career, you sell your man so smoothly!!!

In the waiting hall, Shen Meng and Lu Zhenping sat as they watched Jin Xiangyu suddenly pull out paper and pen from her bag, adopting an interviewing posture. Seeing her bulging bag, Shen Meng squinted. She had a reasonable suspicion that soon, Jin might pull out a camera from her bag.

"Mr. Shen, Ning County's development couldn't have been achieved without your dedication, your diligence day and night. Now that it has grown to be among the top ten nationally, your contribution is significant. With the country's policy improving and individual entrepreneurs starting to emerge, what are your expectations or any forward-thinking ideas for Ning County's future economic development?"

Shen Meng: "....."

Lu Zhenping: "....."

Yuan Zhi: "......."

Wasn't it supposed to be a simple chat, why make it so formal, like a talk show???

"I might not be able to answer that, Mr. Jin. Before coming to Shangjing, I had already resigned from my position as Secretary General of Ning County's Revolutionary Committee. I have some personal plans ahead, which are currently inconvenient to disclose."

After taking notes for a while, Jin Xiangyu looked at Shen Meng with shining eyes again.

In her heart, Shen Meng was a forward-thinking, ideal-driven new-age woman, a role model worth learning from.

Shen Meng also realized that Jin Xiangyu is a workaholic; whenever discussing her work, she seemed to gleam with radiance.

The two women chatted for a while, only stopping when it was almost time for departure.

"Mr. Shen, it's truly delightful to have this conversation today, a shame I couldn't meet you sooner."

"Me too, time's almost up, Lu Zhenping and I will head off. I'll look you up for a meal when next in Shangjing."

"Yes, it's a deal."

With shared smiles, Jin Xiangyu and Shen Meng hugged before she and Lu Zhenping went through the ticketing gate, not taking any of the items in the end.

However, after Shen Meng and Jin Xiangyu's conversation, Yuan Zhi realized something. Both Lu Zhenping and Shen Meng truly possess real skills. Lu Zhenping's position as Public Security Division Chief wasn't due to a few uncles' support; he climbed to his current position on his own.

As for Shen Meng, she spoke with articulation, was calm, humorous yet knowledgeable, also a truly capable woman.

It was his own family, the Yuan Family, that was too narrow-minded.

The next morning, Lu Zhenping and Shen Meng reached the Provincial City. Without much rest, Shen Meng returned to Ning County.

As soon as she arrived home, from afar she saw two people squatting at the door. Squinting her eyes, she recognized Liu Sanjin and Lu Changzhu.

The three of them stared at each other, rather awkwardly.

After finally waiting for her return, the old couple quickly ran over.

"Young lady from the big house, where have you been? You've been away for so long. We went to the Provincial City, but Zhenping wasn't there, so we came back quickly to wait at your doorstep."

"The little maid you hired wouldn't let us in, we're Mingyang's grandparents, do they think we're thieves? We've been here since early morning, and haven't even had a sip of hot water. Quickly let us in and have the maid make us something to eat."

Shen Meng glanced at them but said nothing, leading them straight inside. No matter what, Lu Changzhu is Lu Zhenping's real father. If anything happened, it would also tarnish their reputation as a couple.

Luckily, everyone had someone they cared about.