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

Liang Ming had no idea what Li Cui was thinking, and even if he did, he wouldn't care.

After all, the person he likes now is Jiang Meizhuang.

After arranging the business of the braised duck shop, Liang Ming had some free time in the morning.

After thinking about it, he decided to go to the Xiangmanlou Restaurant in the county town.

"Brother Liang Ming, why are you here so early today?"

When Jiang Meizhuang saw Liang Ming, she asked him with some surprise.

It's only a little past nine in the morning now. Restaurants like Xiangmanlou usually open after 11 a.m.

This is the time when restaurant kitchens are preparing ingredients.

"Isn't it because I missed you so much today, Sister Meizhuang, that I came so early?"

Liang Ming chuckled and said.

Jiang Meizhuang rolled her eyes at Liang Ming and asked, "Brother Liang Ming, do you think I'm the kind of silly woman who's easily fooled?"

Noticing Jiang Meizhuang's gaze, Liang Ming gave an awkward smile and said, "Alright, Sister Meizhuang, I'll confess..."

He immediately opened his braised duck shop, and business had stabilized. He had some free time in the morning, so he briefly mentioned it.

After hearing this, Jiang Meizhuang looked at Liang Ming with some envy: "Brother Liang Ming, I really envy you for being a hands-off boss and still making so much money!"

Upon hearing Jiang Meizhuang's words, Liang Ming realized that he no longer needed to personally handle many of his business dealings.

The braised duck is prepared by the staff of the braised duck shop, and the daily net profit is about 1300 yuan.

Villagers from Liangjia Village are also responsible for digging and catching mountain and river delicacies, with a net profit of 410 yuan.

The village cotton mill can produce and sell 400 jin of cottonseed oil and 1500 jin of cottonseed residue every day. After deducting costs, the net profit reaches 480 yuan.

The duck feather business can generate a daily profit of 300 yuan.

Even Liang Ming himself was stunned when he calculated it this way; his daily net profit had actually reached 2490 yuan.

This was in the mid-80s, when the average daily income was less than 2 yuan!

"With this kind of income, I can become a millionaire in just one year!"

Liang Ming thought to himself, his expression also showing some excitement.

However, he only got excited for a few seconds before quickly calming down.

In an era where a family with 10,000 yuan is considered well-off, there are also many millionaires.

For example, the owner of the "Fool's Melon Seeds" stall in the north had already accumulated millions of assets in the early 80s by selling melon seeds for a few cents a pound.

His current assets are less than six figures, so there's nothing to be proud of.

"Brother Liang Ming, I was just joking with you, you're not angry, are you?"

Seeing that Liang Ming was silent, Jiang Meizhuang assumed that he was angry because of her calling him a "hands-off manager," so she quickly apologized.

“Sister Meizhuang, how could I be angry? You’re right, I’ve just washed my hands of the business.”

Liang Ming smiled and then teased Jiang Meizhuang.

"How about it? Do you want to be a hands-off boss?"

Hearing Liang Ming's words, which were almost a confession, Jiang Meizhuang smiled charmingly and asked bluntly, "You want to pursue me?"

"I want to marry you," Liang Ming said without hesitation.

In the past, he might not have had much confidence.

But now, he earns over a thousand yuan a day and has tens of thousands of yuan in assets, so he speaks with more confidence.

Hearing Liang Ming's words, Jiang Meizhuang's face flushed slightly.

Although she had seen a lot of the world, this was the first time she had ever heard Liang Ming say so bluntly that he wanted to marry her.

After all, in this day and age, most people are rather reserved when it comes to feelings.

However, Jiang Meizhuang didn't mince words and said frankly, "It's not impossible for you to marry me, but I have a few conditions!"

Upon hearing that there was hope, Liang Ming quickly asked, "What are the conditions?"

In her previous life, Jiang Meizhuang remained unmarried and had no scandals even after becoming the biggest food tycoon in Taoyuan City.

Everyone says that this woman has very high standards; she would rather stay single for life than settle for less.

If Liang Ming could marry Jiang Meizhuang, the two could support each other and go further in the business world.

“A man cannot start a family without a job. Although you have a few businesses now, they do not constitute a real estate.”

I hope you can own your own business and become a true private entrepreneur; that's the first condition.

Jiang Meizhuang looked at Liang Ming and said with a serious expression.

She was a woman who admired strength, and although she had feelings for Liang Ming and was willing to be close to him.

But Liang Ming at present can only be considered a small businessman, not an entrepreneur.

If Liang Ming continues with these petty squabbles, even if she's willing, her family won't agree to the marriage.

"This condition is very reasonable. Even if you hadn't said anything, I was already planning to develop the industry."

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming nodded and said.

In the mid-80s, with the spring breeze of reform and opening up, more and more factories sprang up like mushrooms after rain.

In this era, almost every businessman who invests in building factories makes a fortune.

The fact that Jiang Meizhuang allowed him to acquire property shows that she had a very long-term vision.

Seeing that Liang Ming had a plan in mind, Jiang Meizhuang continued:

"The second condition is that your total asset value must exceed mine."

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming was taken aback: "Sister Meizhuang, your assets... aren't limited to this Xiangmanlou Restaurant?"

"Who said this is the only restaurant I own?"

Jiang Meizhuang rolled her eyes at Liang Ming and said:

"Opening a restaurant is just one of the ways I make money."

I also own a clothing factory and a snack processing plant.

Upon hearing Jiang Meizhuang's words, Liang Ming's face showed a look of surprise.

He hadn't expected that Jiang Meizhuang had so many businesses besides the Xiangmanlou Restaurant.

But thinking about it, it makes sense.

If Jiang Meizhuang relied solely on Xiangmanlou Restaurant, how could she possibly become the biggest food tycoon in Taoyuan City within the next few years?

"Sister Meizhuang, I wonder what the total value of all the properties you own is?"

Thinking of this, Liang Ming tentatively asked Jiang Meizhuang.

Jiang Meizhuang smiled charmingly and said, "Brother Liang Ming, the minimum estimated value of the businesses I own is definitely over five figures."

As for whether I received a seven-figure sum, I can't tell you right now.

"But no matter what, if you want to marry me, your total assets will have to be close to seven figures..."

Hearing Jiang Meizhuang's words, Liang Ming understood the situation.

Jiang Meizhuang is definitely a millionaire now, or at least very close to being a millionaire.

"Sister Meizhuang, within three months, I will make my assets reach seven figures."

Liang Ming looked intently at Jiang Meizhuang and said in a deep voice:

"Three months from now, I will propose to you as a millionaire and an entrepreneur in Taoyuan County."

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Jiang Meizhuang's face showed a hint of surprise:

Become a millionaire within three months?

"Liang Ming, you're not kidding, are you?"

"Don't even mention you, even if I were to use all the resources at my disposal right now, I couldn't possibly earn this much money in such a short time!"

In the 80s, when ordinary people dreamed of becoming millionaires.

Liang Ming actually wanted to earn one million in just three months.

If other private business owners heard this, wouldn't they think Liang Ming was crazy?!