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

"stop!"

Upon seeing this, Liang Ming quickly spoke up to stop it.

As an employee of Liang Heiya's braised duck shop, Li Cui did not reveal his information in order to protect him.

He couldn't let Li Cui get hurt because of him.

Hearing this voice, Li Fu frowned, turned to look at Liang Ming, and asked in a deep voice:

"Boy, who are you?"

"Didn't you want to see me? If you have a problem, come at me! Let go of my employee!"

Liang Ming looked at Li Fu with a calm expression and spoke in a composed tone.

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Li Fu immediately realized what was happening and said coldly:

"So you're Liang Ming? Great, I've finally found you!"

As he spoke, he released Li Cui, looked after his workers, and took out weapons to surround Liang Ming.

"Boss, don't mind us. This is the school gate. They won't dare to do anything to our shop. You should run!"

After Li Fu released her, Li Cui hurriedly called out to Liang Ming.

Li Cui's voice wasn't loud, but everyone could hear it.

Li Fu sneered and said, "Trying to run now? Too late!"

"Li Cui, I will handle this myself. You and the other employees should hurry up and prepare the goods and get back to business."

Liang Ming remained calm as he addressed Li Cui.

Li Cui wanted to say something more, but seeing Liang Ming's determined gaze, she swallowed her words.

"Boss, then you should be careful. If anything seems amiss, try to make a run for it."

Finally, Li Cui only gave one piece of advice.

"Don't worry, I haven't collected the wages you owe me yet, I'll be fine."

Liang Ming joked.

Hearing Liang Ming's words, Li Cui knew he was trying to comfort her, and jokingly retorted, "It would be best if something happened, so I wouldn't have to pay back the money."

As she spoke, she called to her employees to go back and continue making braised dishes.

Seeing Li Cui and Liang Ming talking as if no one else was around, Li Fu's face darkened, and he said:

"That's enough, you guys are really underestimating me."

"Boss Liang, I'm going to teach you a lesson today!"

After saying that, Li Fu prepared to let the workers get to work.

"Wait a moment!"

Seeing that Li Fu was about to make a move, Liang Ming waved his hand to interrupt him.

“We can actually sit down and talk.”

"You caused me to lose the renovation project for the county's No. 1 Middle School cafeteria, what else is there to talk about?"

Li Fu said coldly.

"Of course we can talk. You want the school cafeteria renovation project, but in the end, isn't it all about making money?"

Liang Ming smiled faintly and said:

"Since it's about making money, there's nothing we can't talk about."

"It's often said that in business, there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies. What do you think?"

Hearing Liang Ming's words, Li Fu's expression softened a bit: "I'd like to see what you have to say for yourself."

His arrival to cause trouble for Liang Ming was driven by anger.

Interrupted by Liang Ming time and time again, his anger dissipated as if hitting cotton.

Instead of explaining directly, Liang Ming invited Li Fu and the others to a nearby shop and bought them Coca-Cola soda.

Summer weather is hot and people are prone to irritability. Drinking some ice-cold soda can help cool you down.

After the workers received the frozen cola, their expressions indeed softened.

Li Fu hesitated for a few seconds before taking a sip of the soda Liang Ming offered.

The reason I told Principal Li to hold a public tender and not award the school cafeteria renovation project to you was for your own good.

After seeing Li Fu drink his iced soda, Liang Ming finally got straight to the point.

Having finally calmed down, Li Fu jumped up again upon hearing Liang Ming's words:

"What did you say? You're not letting me take over the renovation project of the school cafeteria, and it's for my own good?"

"Mr. Li, please let me finish." Liang Ming looked directly at Li Fu and said in a deep voice:

"If you're still not convinced after I've said all that, then you can do whatever you want with me."

Upon hearing this and seeing Liang Ming's confident demeanor, Li Fu finally sat down.

"You said."

Liang Ming considered his words and said to Li Fu:

“You and Principal Li are related. In the past, he could have directly assigned the project to you without any problem, but that’s not possible now.”

"Why is that?" Li Fu asked, puzzled.

"Because this is a crucial period for Principal Li's advancement, and many people are watching him..."

Liang Ming lowered his voice and said meaningfully.

"Mr. Liang, what you mean is?"

Upon hearing this, Li Fu's expression also changed in surprise.

Is my cousin about to make progress?

How come he didn't hear a word about this?

"Principal Li's term will be over next year, and according to the normal procedure, he should be promoted!"

"And there were indeed some rumors from above that Principal Li would be transferred to the county education bureau."

Liang Ming looked directly at Li Jin and said:

"Do you think Principal Li would still give you the project without going through the proper procedures at this point?"

Liang Ming's words were indeed not nonsense.

In his previous life, Principal Li did indeed have one year left in his term. If it weren't for the accident that caused the school cafeteria to collapse after renovations, Principal Li would most likely have been promoted next year.

Because of this incident, Principal Li was given a demerit, which tarnished his resume. He had to endure several more years before being promoted based on seniority.

It can be said that if Li Jin had not been harmed by his cousin Li Fu, his career would have been limitless.

Upon hearing this, Li Fu immediately understood Liang Ming's meaning, and his expression became excited as he said:

"Mr. Liang, your words are worth more than ten years of study."

"No wonder my cousin wouldn't give me the project, so that's why."

“At this time, I really can’t let my cousin down.”

Seeing that Li Fu's tone had changed somewhat, Liang Ming continued:

“Mr. Li, that’s only one reason. There’s a second reason: I’ve seen the projects your construction team has handled, and their construction quality is only average.”

"Many of them are shoddy construction projects. They're fine when nothing's going on, but if a gale of level 8 or 10 hits, something terrible is bound to happen..."

If it were just now, Li Fu would have gotten angry if he had heard Liang Ming say that his construction team was not good enough.

But now, he just gave an awkward smile and explained:

"The workers in my construction team are all villagers I recruited from my own village, so their construction skills are indeed a bit lacking."

The workers next to Li Fu smiled sheepishly.

"Mr. Li, poor construction skills are only temporary. As long as you are willing to learn, why worry that your skills won't improve?"

Liang Ming said to Li Fu with a serious expression:

"At this time, Principal Li also hoped that someone could help him."

"If the renovation of the school cafeteria is done well, it will also be a political achievement for him."

"His chances of making progress next year will be even greater."

"As Principal Li's relative, instead of helping him, do you want to hold him back?"