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

"Li Cui, why did you pay back the money so quickly?"

Seeing this, Liang Ming was also taken aback and asked in confusion:

"You're not having an easy time right now either. Save your money and live a good life. You can give it to me when you have more money later."

When he lent money to Li Cui to help her get rid of her ex-husband, he had already prepared for the fact that Li Cui would not be able to repay the money for a long time.

Unexpectedly, in just over a month, Li Cui paid back the 600 yuan she owed him.

While the success of Liang Heiya's braised duck shop is partly due to the business, the hard work of the employees is also indispensable.

"Boss, I don't like the feeling of owing money. I have money now, so I'll pay you back first."

Li Cui said firmly.

She felt she couldn't put herself and Liang Ming on the same level until she returned the money.

Seeing Li Cui's resolute attitude, Liang Ming didn't say anything more and immediately put the money away.

Seeing Liang Ming put the money away, Li Cui smiled.

Liang Ming did not notice the change in Li Cui's expression.

After leaving the braised duck shop at the county's No. 1 Middle School, he went to the electronics store in the county department store.

"Boss, what kind of appliance would you like to inquire about?"

As soon as Liang Ming arrived at the electronics store, a salesperson came over and asked him a question.

The salesperson's attitude was acceptable; they didn't have a sour face.

Liang Ming didn't waste any words and said, "I need to buy six standing fans for the shop. Do you have any good recommendations?"

Upon hearing this, the salesperson thought for a moment and said, "Boss, what do you think of Great Wall electric fans?"

"A Great Wall electric fan only costs 260 yuan and has a strong airflow, making it perfect for use in a shop."

"If you buy now, as long as you are in the county town, our appliance store will deliver it to your home."

Liang Ming already knew a little about Great Wall electric fans when the salesperson mentioned them.

This electric fan brand is a domestic brand.

Although the quality of domestically produced electrical appliances is not as good as that of imported ones in this era, domestic electrical appliance companies are working hard to catch up.

In order to compete for the market, domestic appliance manufacturers use high-quality materials, and their products are only slightly inferior to imported ones in terms of quality.

Most importantly, domestically produced appliances are cheaper than imported ones.

A good imported electric fan costs at least 300 yuan.

It's about 100 yuan more expensive than the domestically produced ones.

In those days, one hundred yuan was more than two months' wages for an average worker.

"Can I take a look at the style first?"

Liang Ming asked the salesperson.

"No problem at all."

The salesperson said.

Immediately, he took Liang Ming to see the styles of the Great Wall brand floor fan.

Liang Ming took a look and saw that the Great Wall brand floor fan was tall and large enough.

In this era, ordinary people prefer big-ticket items.

"Boss, what do you think of these Great Wall brand floor fans?"

After Liang Ming looked at the standing fan, the salesperson immediately inquired about it.

"Very good, I want six of these Great Wall brand electric fans!"

Liang Ming nodded in satisfaction and said;

"I need to deliver to three different stores separately, is that okay?"

The salesperson's eyes lit up when he heard that Liang Ming had ordered six electric fans.

One electric fan costs 260 yuan, so six of them would cost 1560 yuan.

Her monthly salary is only a few dozen yuan.

She would have to work hard for several years to earn that much money.

This is a big order!

"No problem, we guarantee it will be delivered to you."

The salesperson quickly replied.

Immediately, Liang Ming paid for six electric fans and left the addresses of three Liang Hei Ya braised duck shops.

To let Qin Fang and her aunt Liang Juan know that he bought the electric fan, Liang Ming specifically asked the salesperson to instruct the delivery driver to mention his name.

In those days, there were no mobile phones in mainland China; only some organizations installed landlines.

Ordinary people can only contact each other by calling the street committee or village committee where the other party lives, and then have someone notify the other party to call back while they sit by the landline and wait.

Otherwise, they would ask someone to deliver a message.

The salesperson readily agreed to Liang Ming's instructions.

After buying the appliances, Liang Ming left the appliance market and went to the department store to buy a carton of Peony cigarettes and several bottles of liquor.

As evening approached, Liang Ming drove to the Xiangmanlou Restaurant in the county town.

When he arrived at the restaurant, Jiang Meizhuang was busy inside.

Upon seeing Liang Ming arrive, Jiang Meizhuang said, "Brother Liang Ming, you've come at the right time. I've already called my brother, and he said he'll come to have dinner with you tonight."

"By the way, let's talk about what you told him last time."

"You'd better behave yourself. Whether you can get past my parents depends on my older brother saying a few good things about you."

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming smiled and said, "Sister Meizhuang, don't worry, I promise I'll make sure my brother-in-law is happy tonight."

“Look, I’ve even prepared a gift for Brother Jiang Tao.”

As he spoke, he waved the liquor and Peony cigarettes in his hand.

Seeing that Liang Ming was ready, Jiang Meizhuang said nothing more.

The sky gradually darkened.

At Xiangmanlou Restaurant, the number of diners gradually increased, and eventually, there wasn't a single table left in the main hall.

Fortunately, Liang Ming had Jiang Meizhuang reserve a private room in advance, otherwise we wouldn't even be able to find a place to eat now.

Soon, Jiang Tao arrived from Shitou Township. After entering the private room, he sat down and said to Liang Ming:

"Liang Ming, my sister told me you wanted to see me?"

Liang Ming was taken aback by Jiang Tao's directness.

"Brother, let's order first, and then we can chat."

Jiang Meizhuang, who was standing to the side, quickly spoke up.

"Ordering food and chatting don't conflict," Jiang Tao waved his hand and said to Jiang Meizhuang.

"Besides, you know what kind of food I like. You go out and order first, and Liang Ming and I can chat."

Seeing that Jiang Tao was trying to get rid of her, Jiang Meizhuang wanted to say something.

"Sister Meizhuang, why don't you go out and order some food first? It's been a long time since I had a heart-to-heart talk with Brother Jiang Tao."

Seeing this, Liang Ming also spoke to Jiang Meizhuang.

Seeing that Liang Ming had said so, Jiang Meizhuang had no choice but to go out and order food first.

After Jiang Meizhuang left, only Liang Ming and Jiang Tao remained in the private room.

“Brother Jiang Tao, I asked you out today because I really have something to ask of you.”

Liang Ming immediately confessed to Jiang Tao:

“I want to marry Jiang Meizhuang, but we are a few years apart in age. Meizhuang told me that your parents might object to us.”

"So, I'd like you to help me out and put in a good word for me in front of my uncle and aunt."

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Jiang Tao raised an eyebrow, his heart filled with complex emotions.

He felt like his own little cabbage, which he had cultivated for many years, had been stolen by someone else.

He looked at Liang Ming and asked in return, "Liang Ming, is there any possibility...?"

"Not only will your parents object to you two being together, but I will too?"