I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s-Chapter 285: Eating Wedding Sweets Brings Good Luck

Chapter 285: Chapter 285: Eating Wedding Sweets Brings Good Luck

Mingyang, Mingliang, and Ming Fang, along with Ming Kai, were sitting at the kitchen doorway, waiting for the master cook to finish rendering the lard, while Uncle Guai occasionally glanced over as he entertained guests.

The house was like celebrating the New Year every day, and even when they went out, they were still thinking about the lard scraps!

He felt the paper-wrapped packet of white sugar in his pocket, waiting to sprinkle it on the lard scraps for them to eat.

Shen Meng watched the greedy bunch, unable to take her eyes off them.

"What are you sitting here for? Grandma has given you a lot of lard scraps as well!"

"I want to eat, I want to eat."

Lu Mingkai wiggled his little butt, swaying and insisting on staying in the kitchen. Mingyang and the others looked helplessly at Shen Meng, and Mingliang even sighed.

"Mom, Ming Kai is a stubborn mule. If he doesn’t want to leave, he just won’t."

"Alright, alright, stay here and eat then!"

Several nearby aunties watched Shen Meng struggling with the kids and couldn’t help but smile happily, saying you think you’re tough, but there’s always someone tougher than you, and nothing beats a child.

The whole courtyard was lively and bustling; the bride needed to leave early. She was supposed to start the feast around 10 am. The steamed three-grain noodles and the meals prepared smelled so tempting that everyone was drooling. After drinking tea in two rounds, the wedding party arrived.

Shen Xiaobin was dressed in his new clothes, with some hair oil on his head, making him look distinguished. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he immediately became the center of attention.

Seeing such a handsome son-in-law, the old couple were overjoyed and couldn’t stop smiling.

Behind Shen Xiaobin followed several clansmen from the Shen Family, coming over to move Lu Xiangxiang’s dowry.

The old couple seemed to forget everything else upon seeing Shen Xiaobin.

Ming Kai had been waiting a long time for the lard scraps which were finally fished out. The master cook served him half a bowl, as previously instructed by the host, acknowledging that these children were not ordinary at all; they were precious!

Ming Kai, carrying a half bowl of lard scraps, was about to plunge into the crowd.

"What are you doing, Ming Kai, with so many people around, aren’t you afraid of getting squeezed?"

"I, I’m going to find Grandpa Guai. The weird grandpa said he hid some white sugar for me to sprinkle on the lard scraps; it’ll taste so good."

"Ugh~, it would taste better with salt and pepper, not sugar. It’s too greasy, I don’t want it." As soon as Mingliang heard Ming Kai’s idea, he scrunched his face in disgust and wouldn’t let go of him.

"I want, I want, I just want it~."

"Keep it down, another outburst and I’ll smack you. Today, your Uncle and Aunt are getting married; don’t make a fuss. Eat less, later at grandma’s house, there will be another good meal!"

Lu Mingkai pouted, unable to break free, so he just looked pitifully at Shen Meng.

"Hey, hey, hey, you really match well!"

Shen Meng stood in the crowd, watching the young couple together, and chatted with the people around her, not sure if it was her imagination, but she always felt a burning gaze on her, turning her head but seeing no one.

"Stop looking, you’re too short, Mom can’t see you. Brother, shall we go to the banquet? We might not get seats later."

"Let’s go, let’s go, everyone grab a chair. Ming Kai, guard your spot well, don’t let it get taken, or Mom won’t have a place to sit."

Hearing that it was time to eat at the banquet, Lu Mingkai felt the lard scraps in his hand were no longer appealing.

The children hurriedly searched for seats, but by now most were already taken. Although everyone wanted to see the bride and groom, they were more eager to secure a good spot to eat.

"Mingliang, Mingyang, come here, come here, there are seats here."

"Auntie."

At the outermost table sat Wang Lianhua, Xie Jinghao, Xifeng, and Shirley with several kids, filling the table completely.

"The banquet will start soon, where is your mom?"

"Mom is having a great time; she’s so happy she could jump around."

"Of course, she’s happy. She single-handedly arranged a marriage. The young couple is about to start their own life, how could she not be pleased?"

"Exactly, now that Xiangxiang is married, we’ll be waiting for Shirley’s turn next."

Shirley blushed a bit while Daya and Xiaoya covered their mouths and giggled.

They had already met Uncle Qian, a very nice man, who lived with his gentle grandmother. The first time they visited, she cooked lots of delicious food for them and even gave them gifts.

They live in the county, a big house with a courtyard, and they mentioned that they’d have their own rooms in the future.

Though they felt nervous, seeing how good Uncle Qian was to mom made them feel genuinely happy – these past months have been the most comfortable and happiest times.

"Don’t tease me; I and Old Qian have been in touch early. Let Daya study for a couple more years!"

"Hey, I’ve heard that your Old Qian is very busy taking care of his elderly mother. Shirley, don’t take my words the wrong way, but with such good conditions, it’d be best to marry early. Daya could also go to school in the county, which is better than the schools in our commune!"

"Indeed, Dr. Qian isn’t getting any younger either, and his mother is quite old. You should make the most of her being alive, let her hold her grandchildren soon. That way, the family can have a tasteful life, live together, and stay away from the Xu Family; it’d save Daya and Xiaoya from fearing them."

Wang Lianhua listened to Xie Jinghao and Xifeng’s words and wiped away a tear with her sleeve.

"It’s true, Shirley, seeing you living well brightens my heart. I’ve got three kids to care for, I should learn from you to lead a good life and have something to look forward to."

She spoke those words, but inside, she was already beaming with joy from being free of burdens.

Xifeng, watching her, patted Wang Lianhua’s hand. Her sister-in-law had changed a lot; now she treasures her children like rare gems. She checked the kids’ bodies several times secretly; there were no signs of beatings, and the children also said their mom had become really kind.

"Sister-in-law, you can be at ease. Sister-in-law Meng won’t let you suffer; she must have her plans."

"Ah, I know. I’m not in a hurry; I’m quite content now."

After a while, Shen Meng returned with a steward following her, who carried a tray muttering to himself. He started throwing candies and loose cigarettes from the tray.

Seeing this, some older people and children hurriedly leaned down to pick up the candies.

Mingyang and others ran to collect them too, only Mingkai hugged his bowl and sat at the table without moving.

"Why aren’t you picking them up?"

"Mom, they are too childish. We have lots of candy in our home’s drawers; why bother picking them up?"

Shen Meng: "..."

Wipe your mouth; how mature do you think you are?

"These are wedding candies from your little uncle and Aunt Xiangxiang, different from those at home. They are much sweeter and eating them could bring happiness to you too."

Mingkai stared at Shen Meng with innocent wide eyes, and so did the others at the table, trusting her broad experience.

Shen Meng chuckled, then said: ".....Not necessarily." freewёbnoνel.com