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

When Liang Ming arrived at the county supply and marketing cooperative, it was already packed with people.

With the Dragon Boat Festival over, summer vacation has begun.

Many students help with chores at home during their holidays.

"Buying soy sauce" was a common household chore for children in this era.

In this day and age, soy sauce is available both in bottles and in bulk.

Bulk soy sauce is relatively cheaper. The adults in the family can give the children a few cents to go out and buy soy sauce. The children can also take the opportunity to save a few cents to buy an ice pop.

The adults, however, simply understood and kept quiet about the children's little actions.

Since he was only there to buy Peony cigarettes and a watch, Liang Ming didn't intend to bother Qian Jian.

"Hello, I'd like two cartons of Peony cigarettes!"

Liang Ming approached the sales clerk at the supply and marketing cooperative and began to speak.

The sales clerk at the supply and marketing cooperative glanced at Liang Ming and briefly quoted the price.

After Liang Ming paid, she went to get the cigarettes.

After buying the Peony cigarettes, Liang Ming also bought a watch from his Iron Anchor brand.

Just as Liang Ming was about to leave, his gaze was suddenly drawn to a corner.

In that corner, a male pickpocket was quietly approaching a middle-aged woman, his hand reaching for the handbag on her waist.

Judging from the commotion, they're planning to steal a wallet.

Liang Ming wasn't one to cause trouble, but he couldn't simply ignore the situation.

"What are you doing?"

Immediately, Liang Ming spoke up and shouted at the male pickpocket.

The male pickpocket was concentrating on stealing something when he was startled to be disturbed.

Hearing Liang Ming's shout, the middle-aged woman turned her head and noticed the male pickpocket trying to steal her wallet. She quickly covered her bag and backed away.

"What do you want to do?"

When the thief realized that his actions had been discovered, he dared not stay any longer. He glared at Liang Ming and turned to run away.

Only then did the middle-aged woman realize what was happening, and she quickly called out:

"Stop the thief! Catch the thief!"

Hearing this, the passersby all watched the thief run away, and no one stepped forward to stop him.

The middle-aged woman was also somewhat annoyed that the thief had escaped.

"Auntie, are you okay?"

Liang Ming walked up to the middle-aged woman and asked her with concern.

"I'm fine, young man. Thanks to you for reminding me, otherwise my wallet would have been stolen."

The middle-aged woman said gratefully to Liang Ming.

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming smiled and waved his hand, saying, "I was just giving a heads-up. The thief ran away, and I didn't dare to chase after him."

"After all, we don't know if the other party has any accomplices."

The middle-aged woman found Liang Ming's words amusing.

"Young man, everyone else likes to show off, but you admit you're too scared to chase a thief..."

"What's so hard about admitting this? Everyone has feelings, and everyone has moments of fear."

Liang Ming chuckled.

The middle-aged woman glanced at the two packs of Peony cigarettes and the Iron Anchor brand watch in Liang Ming's hand, and clicked her tongue in amazement:

"Young man, these cigarettes and watch you bought aren't cheap. Are you a business owner?"

"I'm just running a small business, I'm not really a boss. These cigarettes and watch are gifts for my future brother-in-law's family..." Liang Ming said casually.

"Future brother-in-law? You already have a girlfriend?" the middle-aged woman said regretfully upon hearing this.

"What a pity. I was thinking that you are a good person, good-looking, and run a small business. I was even thinking of introducing my niece to you."

“My niece is almost 30 years old and still doesn’t have a boyfriend. Her family is very worried.”

Upon hearing the middle-aged woman's words, Liang Ming smiled and simply expressed his gratitude.

He already has Jiang Meizhuang in his heart, so naturally there's no room for anyone else.

After chatting with the middle-aged woman for a while, Liang Ming made an excuse to leave.

Before leaving, the middle-aged woman kept praising Liang Ming and expressed her hope that Liang Ming would visit her home sometime.

Liang Ming simply agreed politely.

After leaving the county supply and marketing cooperative, Liang Ming hadn't gone far when he was stopped by a group of people.

"Big brother, it's this kid who ruined my plans. I almost succeeded."

A man pointed at Liang Ming and said to his boss.

Liang Ming recognized the man at a glance; he was the thief from earlier.

Seeing the thief with a group of thugs, Liang Ming realized that the thief was part of an organized group.

"Kid, you dare ruin our good time? Haven't you ever been beaten before?"

Upon hearing this, the leader arrogantly looked at Liang Ming and said coldly.

"You people are really bold, daring to steal customers' things from the supply and marketing cooperative. Even after being exposed, you're not afraid at all, and you even dare to come back and cause trouble for me?"

Liang Ming smiled and said.

He glanced around and saw that there were six thugs in the group, all of them thin and small, relying on sheer numbers to make a scene.

Dealing with these thugs was no problem for him.

Seeing Liang Ming's calm demeanor, the leader also showed a hint of suspicion on his face.

This kid wasn't afraid of them at all, which made him a little confused about the other party's background.

If it were an ordinary person, seeing six of them surrounding them, they would probably immediately kneel down and beg for mercy.

But Liang Ming was not afraid at all; on the contrary, he spoke to them calmly and composedly.

"Boss, look what he's holding in his hand."

The thief suddenly leaned close to the boss's ear and gestured.

Upon hearing this, the leader looked over and saw that Liang Ming was holding two packs of Peony cigarettes and an Iron Anchor brand watch.

He was a connoisseur and knew that neither the cigarettes nor the watch were cheap.

Immediately, the eldest brother knew that Liang Ming was a wealthy man.

"Kid, you ruined our plans, how are you going to compensate us?"

Immediately, the leader spoke up, addressing Liang Ming;

"You'd better think this through. If the compensation you offer doesn't meet our expectations, don't blame my brothers for their ruthless fists!"

Hearing the leader's words, Liang Ming remained calm and chuckled lightly:

"Compensation? Why should I pay compensation?"

“When I stopped you from stealing, I was doing a good deed and accumulating good karma for you. What right do I have to compensate you?”

"To be honest, the fact that I didn't call the police to arrest you is already showing you leniency."

"You should be thanking me."

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, the group of thugs all showed anger on their faces.

The leader, his face grim, said, "Kid, it seems you're not planning to pay compensation. Then don't blame me."

“Give me your Peony cigarettes and watch now, and pay me another 100 yuan, and I might let you walk upright.”

"Otherwise, I'll make you lie sideways on the ground later."

The thief chimed in, "That's right, kid, why don't you hurry up and pay up the money?"

"If my boss gets angry later, you'll be in trouble!"

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming said with a disdainful look, "Is that so? But I just don't want to pay compensation, what can you do about it?"