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

Seeing that Wei Wanqing had chosen such an upscale place for their meeting, Liu Weidong nodded in approval. As expected of a powerful woman from a later generation, she still knew how to handle things tactfully.

Although the other party was Wei Wanqing's old classmate, she was still asking for a favor, so she couldn't skimp on any money that shouldn't be saved, otherwise she would only lose more than she gained.

Wei Wanqing's classmate was named Du Li, an ordinary-looking woman. She was short and plump, with simple short hair and old-fashioned glasses.

After meeting, Wei Wanqing and Du Li hugged each other with big smiles, showing that they had a very good relationship.

While hugging the strong woman, Du Li looked Liu Weidong up and down, and said to Wei Wanqing with a smile, "Wanqing, your junior brother is quite handsome. No wonder you brought him out!"

If it were any other young person, they would definitely feel very embarrassed now.

But beneath Liu Weidong's youthful appearance lay the soul of someone nearing fifty. He wasn't shy at all; instead, he smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Sister Du Li. I also think I'm not bad looking, but my senior sister always puts me down. Now I know, it must be because she has bad taste!"

"Hehe... Wanqing, your junior brother is not only handsome, but also very interesting to talk to!" Du Li laughed even more happily and whispered in Wei Wanqing's ear.

Wei Wanqing's pretty face immediately flushed red. She gently patted Du Li and said, "Don't talk nonsense. I'm already married, and I'm so much older than him..."

Du Li glanced at the strong woman with amusement and said, "Oh, you've even considered these things. You still dare to say you didn't think of them!"

Wei Wanqing was even more embarrassed now, and lightly stamped her foot, saying, "Stop talking! Even inviting you to dinner can't shut you up, you're so annoying!"

Liu Weidong naturally guessed what Du Li had said and couldn't help but nod inwardly.

Since the female reporter was able to say these things to Wei Wanqing, it shows that their relationship is indeed very good, and today's matter is already half successful.

Wei Wanqing took this meeting very seriously and even booked a private room.

As soon as Du Li entered the room, she frowned and said, "Wan Qing, what is our relationship? It's just a meeting, why make such a big fuss? Isn't that too formal?"

Liu Weidong laughed and said, "Sister Du Li, I booked the private room so that it would be easier for you and your senior sister to talk. I really didn't mean anything by it."

Liu Weidong's words made sense, and Du Li nodded, saying, "That's right, Xiao Liu, you've thought things through quite well. Thank you."

"No need to be so polite, it's my duty to serve you two senior sisters." Liu Weidong said politely, taking out an exquisite box from his bag and placing it on the table: "This is my first time meeting Sister Du Li, and I don't know what you like. This is just a small token of my appreciation, please don't refuse!"

Du Li picked up the small box and looked at it, then raised an eyebrow and said, "Wow, imported skincare products, Wei Dong, this must cost a lot of money, right?"

Du Li was surprised that Liu Weidong would give her such an expensive gift. Wei Wanqing, who was standing next to him, also looked at him in surprise, unable to believe that he was so generous.

Liu Weidong, however, remained calm and said with a smile, "Sister Du Li, let's not talk about money. This is just a token of our appreciation, so please accept it."

At this moment, the strong woman also came to her senses and said to Du Li with a smile, "Wei Dong is right. I'll get angry if you don't accept it!"

Du Li was a straightforward person. After thinking for a moment, she nodded and said, "Okay, then I won't be polite. Wei Dong, thank you!"

Since the female reporter was willing to accept it, Liu Weidong quickly said a few polite words and then started ordering. Before long, the waiter brought out a table full of dishes, and also brought out a bottle of Moutai.

These days, drinking baijiu (a type of Chinese liquor) is all the rage, and many women can easily drink a few glasses. Du Li and Wei Wanqing are both quite good drinkers, and in no time they had already downed two or three glasses each.

The two started talking more, and under Liu Weidong's deliberate guidance, Du Li also talked about work, and began to complain to Wei Wanqing: "Recently, the newspaper has asked us to promote reform and opening up more, and to interview private entrepreneurs. It's really giving me a headache. I don't know who to interview!"

Liu Weidong seized the opportunity and said with a smile, "Sister Du Li, the private entrepreneurs you mentioned are not only far away but also right in front of us. My senior sister is doing business right now."

Du Li exclaimed in surprise, "Wanqing, is what Weidong said true?"

The strong woman became reserved at this moment, and smiled slightly, saying, "I previously partnered with Wei Dong to run a roasted melon seed business, which netted about 10,000 to 20,000 yuan a month. At the same time, I am also preparing to open a garment factory. Once the equipment arrives, it will officially open for business."

"Oh, this is wonderful! I can finally report back to the editor-in-chief!" Du Li said with a beaming smile. "Wanqing, I'll do you an exclusive interview later, you really have to help me with this!"

Wei Wanqing said with a laugh, "What kind of relationship do we have? Why are you being so polite with me!"

Liu Weidong laughed and said, "Sister Du Li, my senior sister's qualifications are very newsworthy. She gave up a secure job to join the economic boom and became a beautiful entrepreneur who started from scratch. If we take a picture of her and put it at the beginning of the report, it will definitely attract a lot of readers, right?"

Du Li nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right, now that you mention it, it's definitely true. This report will surely cause a sensation!"

Seeing that Du Li was very happy, Liu Weidong also smiled and said, "Sister Du Li, actually I also have something I need your help with. In your senior's interview article, could you mention that we roasted melon seeds?"

Du Li asked curiously, "It's possible, but why would you do it?"

Liu Weidong didn't hide anything from Du Li and told her exactly, "Of course, it's to take this opportunity to promote our sunflower seeds and make it easier for them to enter the city market."

"You mean advertising?" Du Li suddenly realized, but quickly frowned and said, "However... I'm afraid that won't work. Our newspaper has strict regulations on advertising approval. It would be very difficult for a private company like Wanqing to get approved."

In the early 1980s, many people had no concept of advertising. Du Li was able to think of this because she was a journalist herself.

Hearing from her best friend that private individuals can't advertise, Wei Wanqing's heart sank, thinking that sunflower seeds probably would never have a chance to enter the urban market.

However, Liu Weidong shook his head and said, "Of course it's not an advertisement. Just introduce the sunflower seeds in the report, such as the different flavors, how popular they are in the county, and the process my senior sister developed these sunflower seeds. It would be even better if you could add a picture of the sunflower seeds!"

At this point, Liu Weidong smiled slightly and then said to Du Li, "Since you're an entrepreneur, it's perfectly normal for me to introduce your products, right, Sister Du Li?"

Du Li was stunned for a moment, then looked at the strong woman with admiration and said, "Wan Qing, your junior brother is really something!"