Reborn in 1985: From Selling Braised Duck to Becoming the World's Richest Man

When he was arrested, the thief "Buddha" had disappeared somewhere. Wang Li couldn't explain the source of the grain and oil coupons, so he was naturally identified as the thief.

In this day and age, theft is a serious crime; if the circumstances are severe, one could even be punished by being put in jail.

The grain coupons that Wang Li collected happened to be monthly passes that the director of a state-owned enterprise was going to issue to the workers. Therefore, he was directly accused of stealing state assets.

Liang Ming didn't remember much about what happened after that, only that he spent several years in a prison cell and was released in the early 90s.

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Wang Li was initially taken aback, not expecting that the other party knew about his business. However, he still stubbornly retorted, "Hmph, how could someone who deals in grain and oil coupons possibly get in jail?"

"There are plenty of people doing this business now."

"Alright, I'm not going to argue with you anymore. I've introduced you to two such good marriage opportunities. If you don't like them, that's fine too."

"You'll regret it when your son becomes a bachelor."

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the courtyard.

Liang Ming's daily income was more than twice that of him. He had lost his bragging rights and hadn't successfully arranged the marriage, so naturally he was too ashamed to stay any longer.

After Wang Li left, Liang Ming's family sat around in the courtyard and ate dinner.

Dinner wasn't very lavish: a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, a plate of stir-fried pork belly with garlic sprouts, a plate of stir-fried green beans with cured pork, and a pot of seaweed and egg drop soup. That was enough to get by.

"Son, is all that forty or fifty yuan in the shopping basket really what you earned selling braised duck at your stall in the county town?"

Halfway through the meal, Liang's mother, Li Lan, could no longer hold back and asked.

Upon hearing this, both the father and sister turned to look at Liang Ming, their curiosity piqued.

“That’s right, this money all came from selling braised duck at a stall near the Third Steel Plant in the county town…”

Liang Ming recounted everything that had happened at the No. 3 Steel Plant in the county town that day.

When they heard that Liang Ming's 30 braised ducks sold out in less than half an hour, Liang Min and his wife, as well as his sister Liang Jing, were all surprised.

"So many steelworkers love this braised duck! We should make more tomorrow and earn more money," Li Lan said with a smile.

She was happy that her son was earning money by selling braised duck at a stall.

Earning over 50 yuan a day, isn't this business better than working as a laborer in the sugar factory with them?!

“Mom, that’s what I think too,” Liang Ming said.

“Son, this means we’ll need dozens of fresh ducks every day, and it will be a lot of trouble to go to the farmers’ market to buy them every day.”

Liang Min, the father standing nearby, thought for a moment and said, "I know someone at the meat processing plant. I'll talk to him and ask him to save some duck meat for you every day..."

"Dad, no need. I already went to the village chief this afternoon for help, and he gave me a letter of introduction to go to Stone Village to pick up the duck products..."

Liang Ming briefly recounted what had happened that afternoon.

When Liang Min saw that her son had already secured the duck meat supply, she nodded and didn't say anything more.

After dinner, Liang Ming went back to his room and took out the malt extract and candy he had bought during the day.

"Dad, Mom, this half-pound of malt extract is for you. You can make a cup and drink it every day; it's good for your health," Liang Ming said.

This malt extract could replenish the body's sugar, calcium, and iron, making it an excellent nutritional supplement at the time.

Although Liang Ming's parents were both workers in state-owned enterprises, they always saved the best food and drinks for their two children. The elderly couple had lived frugally for half their lives and were very malnourished.

In the 80s, nutritional supplements were scarce, and ordinary families could only rely on eggs to supplement their nutrition, while ordinary families in the city drank milk.

Only a small number of wealthy people are willing to buy this malt extract and mix it with water to drink.

When Liang Ming made money, his first thought was to help his parents improve their health.

“Son, you’ve just started your business, don’t buy us random things. Save some money for your business.” Li Lan said this, but her hand had already taken the malt extract.

A mother should naturally accept her child's good intentions.

What's more, this is the first time I've bought them anything since they started earning money.

A look of relief appeared on Liang Min's old face. Since her son broke off his engagement with Song Mei, she had become more mature and composed.

"Mom, I have money saved up for purchasing goods, so don't worry," Liang Ming said.

At this point, Liang Ming handed the pound of candy to Liang Jing:

"Little sister, these are candies I bought for you. When you feel bitter while studying, just suck on one."

Upon hearing that he also received a gift, Liang Ming's face lit up with joy: "Brother, are these candies for me?!"

"If I don't buy you some candy soon, who knows which little glutton will take the sugar in the kitchen, mix it with water, and drink it all," Liang Ming teased.

Liang Jing blushed, quickly took the candy, and said with a smile, "Thank you, brother!"

Seeing the genuine smiles on his parents' and sister's faces after receiving the gifts, Liang Ming felt a pang of emotion.

In his past life, he married a wicked woman who prioritized her brother's well-being, and his parents and sister not only did not live a good life, but their lives got worse and worse.

In this life, he wants to ensure his parents no longer have to work hard and can enjoy their old age, and that his sister can focus on her college entrance exams and find a good match in the future.

Silent all night.

The next morning, after Liang Ming got up and washed up, he went into the kitchen.

He looked at the ingredients in the kitchen, then cooked a pot of white porridge, stir-fried a dish of eggs with salted radish, and fried a bowl of peanuts. He sprinkled them with salt, and breakfast was ready.

"Brother, your cooking is getting better and better." Liang Jing, the younger sister, came out of the house as she smelled the aroma of breakfast.

"You little glutton, go brush your teeth and wash your face, then come and have breakfast," Liang Ming said with a smile when he heard his sister's words.

After obediently washing up, Liang Jing ate breakfast and asked Liang Ming, "Brother, you made money selling braised duck at your stall today. Can you cook something delicious for me tonight?"

"What would you like to eat?" Liang Ming asked.

"I...I want to eat braised pork," Liang Jing said after thinking for a moment.

In those days, people preferred fatty meat to lean meat when buying meat.

In the early 80s, in state-run vegetable markets, some people would fight over a piece of fatty meat for the same amount of money.

"Okay, I'll make you braised pork tonight." Liang Ming agreed with a smile when he heard his sister's request.

"Xiaoming, don't listen to your sister. Just focus on your business. Mom will cook dinner." Li Lan said, worried that her son was working hard in his business.

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming remained silent, only exchanging a smile with his sister.

After having breakfast with my parents and sister, the sound of a tractor engine came from outside the yard.

"Is Mr. Liang Ming home? Your duck products have arrived."

Immediately afterwards, a shout came from outside the courtyard.