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

"Ouch!" Huang Qian cried out in surprise after bumping into Liu Weidong. She was in so much pain that tears almost welled up in her eyes. She really wanted to rub the spot that had hurt.

However, with many people around, the girl could only endure the pain and felt too embarrassed to do so.

The weather was already quite warm in early May, and Liu Weidong and Huang Qian were both dressed very lightly. This solid bump made him secretly nod; it turned out this girl wasn't flat-chested after all, she did have some assets!

But this wasn't the time to think about such things. Liu Weidong immediately spoke up to criticize the girl: "Hey, what's wrong with you? How many times have I told you? Don't get distracted while walking. You have to watch where you're going. You almost broke my back!"

Huang Qian felt incredibly wronged because she was the one who suffered the loss and was still feeling the pain.

But Liu Weidong's words made perfect sense, so the girl could only suppress her grievances and apologize to him: "Uncle Liu, I'm sorry!"

"Oh, I'm only doing this for your own good!" Liu Weidong, having gotten the better deal, feigned innocence and said earnestly, "Luckily you bumped into me, so I won't hold it against you. If you had injured someone else, your parents would have had to pay compensation, wouldn't you say?"

Huang Qian was still young and was indeed intimidated by Liu Weidong. She nodded sincerely and said, "Uncle Liu, you are absolutely right. I will definitely be more careful in the future!"

Liu Weidong nodded in satisfaction and said, "Hmm, you're a promising student. Your ability to humbly accept well-intentioned reminders is a very good quality that will greatly benefit you in the future. You must keep it up!"

"Oh!" The girl nodded obediently, then asked Liu Weidong curiously, "Uncle Liu, why did you suddenly stop?"

Liu Weidong smiled slightly at Huang Qian and pointed to the items in the display case, saying, "Because... the weather is getting hotter and hotter, I want to buy this!"

This row of counters is full of electrical appliances. Last time, Liu Weidong bought a hair dryer for his sister here, but this time he wants to buy an electric fan.

In the early 1980s, electric fans were not yet widespread in China. Even in cities, only a few households could afford one. After all, an electric fan cost more than a hundred yuan and required an industrial ration coupon, making it a luxury that was out of reach for the vast majority of families.

However, for Liu Weidong now, a fan costing a couple hundred yuan is nothing. He quickly said to the salesperson, "Comrade, I'd like two standing fans. Thank you!"

Huang Qian, who was standing next to her, was immediately stunned. These days, having an electric fan at home is something to be envied. For example, that annoying Shen Jun often bragged to his classmates that he had an electric fan at home.

But Liu Weidong bought two at once, and he did it all with a very calm demeanor, as if it were just like buying two jianbing guozi (Chinese crepes). That's really amazing!

Even the sales clerk was somewhat surprised and couldn't help but ask, "Sir, are you sure you want to buy two?"

"Yes." Liu Weidong didn't mince words and immediately counted out a stack of foreign exchange certificates, saying, "Two hundred and fifteen yuan per unit, and here's four hundred and thirty yuan. Please count it!"

The sales clerk was then convinced that the customer really wanted to buy two electric fans, and quickly said enthusiastically, "Please wait a moment, I'll have my colleague prepare the goods for you!"

The service at Friendship Store was far superior to that of ordinary department stores; within moments, two electric fans were moved to the front of the counter. Looking at the two large boxes in front of him, Liu Weidong couldn't help but sigh inwardly. In this era without private cars and efficient logistics, buying large items was truly difficult.

However, Huang Qian didn't see it that way. Seeing Liu Weidong buy two electric fans at once, she was filled with envy. Her big, doe-like eyes blinked as she looked at him, her pretty face full of admiration.

Liu Weidong also noticed the girl's appearance and asked her, somewhat puzzled, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Huang Qian exclaimed sincerely, "Uncle Liu, you actually bought two electric fans at once, that's really... amazing!"

The pretty young girl looked up at him, her face full of admiration, and said, "You're amazing!" This certainly satisfied a man's vanity. Even the well-traveled Liu Weidong couldn't resist the temptation; looking into Huang Qian's clear and bright eyes, he couldn't help but feel a little smug.

"It's just two fans, nothing serious." Liu Weidong laughed, feeling a bit cocky. "Actually, I originally wanted to buy an air conditioner, but they don't have any here, so I'll just have to make do for now."

The girl asked, puzzled, "Air... air conditioner, what's that?"

These days, even electric fans aren't common, so it's normal that Huang Qian doesn't know what an air conditioner is.

Liu Weidong thought for a moment and said, "This thing is a bit like the air conditioning in movie theaters, but in addition to providing air conditioning in the summer, it can also provide heat in the winter. After installing it, the house will be warm and comfortable all year round!"

Huang Qian said with longing, "There are such wonderful things? I've never even heard of them before. Uncle Liu, you know so much!"

"Haha, it's alright!" Liu Weidong said modestly, looking at Huang Qian's admiring face, feeling a little embarrassed for having fooled this pure and lovely girl earlier.

So Liu Weidong took Huang Qian to the stationery counter and spent more than 30 foreign exchange certificates to buy a women's Parker fountain pen.

These days, Parker is synonymous with high-end fountain pens; one pen is roughly equivalent to a worker's monthly wage. For a high school student like Huang Qian, this pen is even more attractive than an electric fan.

The girl looked at the exquisite fountain pen in Liu Weidong's hand and said to him enviously, "Uncle Liu, you're so good to your sister, buying her such an expensive pen!"

Liu Weidong said with a smile, "My sister is a farmer, she doesn't need such an expensive pen!"

Huang Qian said in surprise, "Didn't the salesperson say this pen is for women? It's not suitable for you to use!"

"Silly girl, this pen is for you!" Liu Weidong shoved the pen into the girl's hand and said, "Didn't you say you wanted to study hard and get into university? This pen is perfect for you. Take it, study hard, and achieve your dreams!"

Huang Qian was immediately moved to tears, and choked out to Liu Weidong, "Uncle Liu, you...you are so good to me!"

"Haha, little girl, don't be so polite!" Liu Weidong patted Huang Qian's head and said with a smile, "Uncle loves you. It's getting late, go back now!"

"Okay!" Huang Qian nodded vigorously, carefully put away the pen, and left the Friendship Store with Liu Weidong.

"Hurry home, don't worry your parents," Liu Weidong told Huang Qian, then carried the two electric fans and squeezed onto the bus.

As the girl watched Liu Weidong's figure gradually disappear into the distance, she touched the top of her head and muttered to herself, "He's not even that much older than me, yet he wants to act like an elder. Humph, that guy is so annoying!"

However, despite saying that, Huang Qian's pretty face was full of sweet smiles, and she was clearly in a very good mood.

Liu Weidong had no idea what Huang Qian had said. When he returned to the village with the things he had just bought, it immediately caused a sensation.