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

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Wang Jiu's eyes lit up: "A smuggling ring? Brother Liang Ming, what do you mean by that?"

"Brother Wang Jiu, I wonder if you've noticed the valuables on Song Qiang?" Liang Ming asked in return.

Upon hearing this, Wang Jiu looked puzzled and asked, "Brother Liang Ming, are you referring to the several thousand yuan that Song Qiang had?"

"Of course I noticed that, but what does that kid's money have to do with the smuggling ring?"

“The money isn’t the point; the point is the foreign watches he always carries!” Liang Ming said.

Upon hearing this, Wang Jiu seemed to grasp something, and his expression turned slightly serious: "Brother Liang Ming, are you saying that there's something wrong with those foreign watches?"

"Do you think a normal person would casually carry so many foreign watches?" Liang Ming smiled and said.

"These foreign watches can't be bought in department stores without a coupon."

"Even if you sell it on the black market, it will be worth a lot of money."

“I know Song Qiang. He doesn’t have a proper job. He used to live off money from his sister, and most of that money came from me.”

"He's only been out of detention for a few days, and he's already transformed into a well-dressed big boss?"

After listening to Liang Ming's analysis, Wang Jiu also became suspicious of the valuables on Song Qiang's person.

"I'll go and bring Song Qiang back right now and ask him where he got all these foreign watches!"

Wang Jiu immediately prepared to take action.

Seeing this, Liang Ming quickly stopped Wang Jiu and said, "Brother Wang Jiu, you should go and bring him back now. Song Qiang can easily find an excuse to get away with it."

"What can you do if he says he found these foreign watches on the roadside?"

It's the 80s now, and there's no crime of unexplained wealth. You don't need to prove that your money is yours.

Upon hearing this, Wang Jiu paused in his tracks.

"Brother Liang Ming, look at my memory, I've completely forgotten about this. So tell me, what should I do?"

"It's very simple. Find two colleagues and have them take turns monitoring him over the next few days."

Liang Ming said.

"On the surface, we're worried that Song Qiang's mental illness might relapse and harm the people. On the other hand, we're watching to see when he starts trading with those smuggling gangs."

“Smuggling is extremely profitable. Song Qiang has tasted the sweetness of it, and he will definitely continue to do so.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Jiu also thought Liang Ming's suggestion was good, and immediately said, "Okay, I'll go and do it right away."

At this point, he added, "Brother Liang Ming, if I really find out, then Song Qiang is connected to the smuggling gang."

"I'll treat you to dinner once I solve this case."

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming smiled and said, "Okay, I'll wait for you to treat me to dinner."

When I left Taoyuan Township Police Station and returned to Liangjia Village, it was already past 10 p.m.

Liang Min and her husband, along with her sister Liang Jing, were extremely worried.

“Liang Ming, where did you go? Why are you so late? Your mother was worried that something happened to you on your way to the county town. She was almost crying.”

After seeing Liang Ming, Liang Min spoke in a somewhat serious tone.

His eyes were a little red, and he was clearly suppressing his emotions.

"Yeah, bro, you've gone too far. It took you so many hours to deliver some mountain produce and river seafood to the county town."

Liang Jing, the younger sister, also spoke angrily to Liang Ming.

"Mom also said that since you were going to treat us to a meal, she specially prepared a whole table of dishes!"

Hearing his father and sister's words, Liang Ming looked at his mother, Li Lan, and saw that her eyes were already wet.

"Mom, I'm sorry, I ran into Song Qiang again on my way back..."

Liang Ming hurriedly explained what had just happened to his parents and sister.

After hearing Liang Ming's explanation, his parents, who were initially angry and worried, and his younger sister all calmed down.

"What? That bastard Song Qiang has been released?"

Liang Jing, the younger sister, was first startled, then said angrily:

"Besides, even if he has a mental illness, that doesn't give him a reason to hire someone to hurt you! Is there no law anymore?"

“Song Qiang doesn’t seem to have a mental illness at all. It’s obvious that the Song family bribed the doctor at the clinic to get a fake certificate.”

Li Lan also said angrily.

“Even if we know it’s fake, there’s no way to prove it,” Liang Min sighed.

In those days, the management of the health system was extremely chaotic.

In the clinic, various acts of demanding bribes, verbally abusing patients, and extorting money occurred.

Some doctors at clinics even tell pregnant women that their babies have died during delivery, and then resell them to families who can't have children.

"Son, let Mom see if you're hurt."

Li Lan was more concerned about whether Liang Ming was injured, so she quickly checked him over.

"Mom, I'm fine. Those few people aren't even enough to fill my teeth."

Liang Ming hurriedly said:

"Moreover, although the police station couldn't convict Song Qiang, they still made him pay me a large sum of money."

As he spoke, Liang Ming pulled a wad of cash from his pocket and showed it to his parents.

“What’s the use of paying compensation if he’s really injured? All I want is for my son to be healthy,” Li Lan said.

Hearing his mother's words, Liang Ming felt a warmth in his heart.

After seeing that Liang Ming was alright, the family sat down in the courtyard and started eating.

Liang Min and his wife were worried about their son, so they barely ate any food at dinner.

Now that they knew it was too late for Wang Jiu to come, they could only devour the dishes on the table.

Silent all night.

The next morning, after getting up, Liang Ming went to Stone Village and found Zhang Wen.

"Brother Liang Ming, what brings you here?" Zhang Wen asked curiously when he saw Liang Ming arrive.

“Village Chief Zhang Wen, I’ve come to discuss something with you. From now on, all my duck products and duck feathers will be delivered to the ‘Liang Black Duck’ braised duck shop at the county middle school.”

Liang Ming said with a smile.

In the past, he would have to painstakingly braise ducks all by himself in his own yard.

But now, he owns a shop and is his own boss. He has employees, so naturally, the task of making braised duck is left to his employees.

"So that's all it was about. Okay, no problem."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wen readily agreed.

After returning from the Shitou Village Committee, Liang Ming went back to Liangjia Village and came to his homestead to check on the progress of the construction.

Although this self-organized team was found by Liang Min, the father, and consisted of villagers from nearby villages, their skills and reputation were quite good.

The foundation has been laid in just a few days.

"Boss Liang!"

"Boss Liang!"

At this moment, the workers in the self-built team also noticed Liang Ming and respectfully greeted him.

Their eyes were filled with admiration as they looked at Liang Ming.

Nowadays, everyone in the surrounding villages knows that a young boss has emerged from Liangjia Village.

He not only helped villagers in the village's cotton mill to make money by pressing cottonseed oil, but also ran a food business outside the village.

Liang Ming nodded to them, but didn't seem overly enthusiastic.

After all, sometimes the more enthusiastic you are with the construction workers who build a house, the more they may think the homeowner is easy to bully.

"Foreman Chen, I think the foundation is almost finished. At the current pace, how long will it take to build the Western-style building?"

Liang Ming found the person in charge of the self-organized team and asked.

"Once the foundation is laid, we can install steel bars and lay red bricks."

Foreman Chen thought for a moment and gave a rough answer:

"At the current pace, it should be completed in about 3 months."

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming nodded slightly.

If it were a single-story house, the construction would be much faster, but he wants a two-story villa, so he needs to allow time to reinforce the floor.

"Foreman Chen, there's no need to rush. Just proceed at a normal pace," Liang Ming said to Foreman Chen after thinking for a moment.

“I understand, the rainy season is coming soon. I’ll see if I can help your house get wet in the rain.”

Foreman Chen nodded with a smile.

For rural people, if they happen to experience a "rain shower" when building a house, the house will be more sturdy and reliable.

After spending some time at the construction site, Liang Ming drove to the county town.

Judging by the time, the people from Shitou Village should have delivered the duck products to "Liang Hei Ya" braised duck shop.

"Boss Liang, you've deceived my feelings!"

As soon as Liang Ming arrived at the braised duck shop, Qin Fang looked at him with a resentful expression, pouting as she said...

Anyone who didn't know better would think that Liang Ming had done something naughty to this young, beautiful widow.