Reborn in 1981, starting by smashing my iron rice bowl.

"That's right!" Liu Weidong continued to intensify Wang Deli's efforts, then told Wei Guohui, "You don't know, our village is the only one in the surrounding area that still calculates work points. All the other villages have implemented the household responsibility system, but Hexi Village is still eating from the same pot!"

Wei Guohui frowned even more deeply, and quickly took out his notebook, flipping through it as he said, "That's not right. I remember Guangqing Town reported that all its subordinate villages had completed the household contract responsibility system reform. What's going on in Hexi Village?"

“It’s possible that someone in the town is covering for Wang Deli.” Liu Weidong seized the opportunity to say, “Wang Deli told me to my face that he has connections in higher places and can easily kill me! I asked Captain Wang of the county criminal investigation team, and when they were investigating Wang Dashan’s case, someone in the town did speak up for him, which forced the criminal investigation team to conduct more investigations.”

Wei Guohui sneered, "Heh, no wonder you're so fearless! It seems there are still many problems at the grassroots level. We can't just listen to reports from the county seat; we need to go to the grassroots level ourselves to understand the situation!"

Liu Weidong nodded repeatedly and said, "You're absolutely right. Living conditions in many villages are getting better and better, but in our Hexi Village, they're getting worse year by year. Yet, the Wang Deli family, who is the village head, is living more and more comfortably. I heard they even bought a TV a few days ago. Isn't that strange?"

Wei Guohui said in surprise, "Domestic TVs cost four or five hundred yuan each now, where does a village chief get so much money?"

Liu Weidong shook his head and said, "I don't know about that, but the village chief's family has always been the best off in the whole village!"

Liu Weidong was very careful about what he said. He only told Wei Guohui the facts he knew, and didn't mention a word about the rumors in the village or other people's speculations.

Wei Guohui also appreciated Liu Weidong's pragmatic attitude. After pondering for a moment, he said to him, "The clues you provided are very important. Here's what I'll do: I'll take some time to go to Hexi Village to find out what's going on with this Wang Deli!"

With Wei Guohui's words, Liu Weidong knew the matter was settled. He only needed to personally visit the village and inquire to easily reach a conclusion. At that point, not only Wang Deli, but even his backer, that deputy mayor named Ren Hao, would be in trouble!

At this moment, Yang Jianying placed two dishes on the table and asked Liu Weidong with interest, "Weidong, I heard that Wanqing's melon seed business is doing quite well. How much money have you made?"

This stumped Liu Weidong. It wasn't that he didn't know how much the powerful woman earned, but he was afraid that if he told Wei Guohui and his wife, the soft flesh around his waist would be pinched off by the mature woman.

So, faced with the curious Yang Jianying, Liu Weidong could only smile wryly and say, "Teacher's wife, please don't ask. If my senior sister were willing to tell you, she wouldn't keep it a secret."

Yang Jianying said with some disappointment, "Wanqing is becoming more and more outrageous, even keeping this from her parents!"

Wei Guohui, on the other hand, was more open-minded. He cheerfully told his wife, "Don't ask anymore. Our daughter didn't rely on our help to do these things. We don't care how much money she makes, as long as the money she earns is legal and compliant!"

Yang Jianying glared at Wei Guohui and said, "Fine, fine, you father and daughter are on the same page. I was the one meddling. Is that alright now?"

Liu Weidong quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Teacher's wife, you really don't need to worry. Although I can't say exactly how much my senior sister has earned, I can tell you that her business is very successful. She has not only accumulated a lot of capital for herself, but also supported several workers and upstream and downstream industries. It's no exaggeration to say that my senior sister is definitely a qualified strong woman!"

Wei Guohui knew Liu Weidong well and knew that this student wouldn't speak carelessly. Since he gave Wei Wanqing such high praise, it meant she had indeed done a good job.

In fact, Wei Guohui doesn't care how much money his daughter can earn, but he is very proud that she can bravely devote herself to the tide of the market economy and solve the employment problem for some people. He couldn't help but show a gratified smile.

Just then, Wei Wanqing suddenly opened the door and came in, glaring fiercely at Liu Weidong. She said, "Hmph, I just came in and I heard someone talking about me. Are you tattling again?"

"Senior sister, you've wronged me!" Liu Weidong quickly protested, "If you don't believe me, ask our teacher and his wife. I've been speaking well of you the whole time!"

Wei Guohui smiled and nodded, saying, "Wanqing, you've really misunderstood Weidong. He has a very high opinion of you!"

The strong woman was finally satisfied, and glanced at Liu Weidong, saying, "You're smart to know what's good for you!"

"Wanqing, be nicer to Weidong! What kind of behavior is this?" Yang Jianying felt her daughter was being too harsh on Liu Weidong and couldn't help but stand up for him.

The strong woman immediately asked Liu Weidong, "Tell me yourself, how have I treated you?"

Liu Weidong quickly replied in a serious tone, "My senior sister is the best to me!"

Wei Wanqing said smugly, "Mom, did you hear that!"

"Tch, I can't be bothered with you!" Yang Jianying shook her head at her daughter and said, "Don't just stand there, come and help me serve the dishes, let's get ready to eat!"

Wei Guohui was in high spirits today and, unusually, drank an extra glass at dinner. Liu Weidong also had a couple of drinks with him, casually mentioning some opinions he'd picked up online from later generations, which Wei Guohui and his daughter listened to with repeated nods of agreement. They both felt that this young man was truly remarkable, possessing unique perspectives on many matters, and was indeed a promising young man.

Wei Wanqing was also drawn in by Liu Weidong's topic and drank a couple of glasses of wine with her father. A blush crept onto her pretty face, making her look more charming than usual.

Wei Guohui has to go to work tomorrow, and Liu Weidong won't stay too late either. He'll say goodbye and go home after dinner.

However, as soon as Liu Weidong stepped out, Wei Wanqing caught up with him, carrying her bag, and said matter-of-factly, "You have a bicycle, take me home!"

Liu Weidong couldn't refuse, so he readily agreed.

So the strong woman sat on the bicycle's backpack rack and naturally reached out to hug Liu Weidong's waist.

Liu Weidong was startled and quickly turned to look, afraid that Wei Guohui and his wife would see this, which would make it impossible for him to clear his name. Fortunately, Yang Jianying, who had come out to see her daughter off, had already gone back inside, which made him secretly relieved.

"What are you looking around for? Ride your bike properly!" Wei Wanqing gave Liu Weidong a light pinch on the waist and said smugly, "My mom went home a long time ago, she won't see this. Look at you, so guilty, you coward!"

Liu Weidong pursed his lips and didn't say anything. He pedaled hard on his bicycle and soon arrived at Wei Wanqing's door.

Seeing that Liu Weidong hadn't spoken to her the whole way, the strong woman couldn't help but gently pat him on the back and say, "What, are you angry because I called you a coward?"

However, as soon as Wei Wanqing finished speaking, Liu Weidong suddenly squeezed the car brake hard!