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

These days, it's not easy to go on a business trip to another city. Not to mention needing a letter of introduction or other written proof, even the transportation on the road is very inconvenient.

Take Liu Weidong for example. First, he had to ride his bicycle to the county town to meet up with Wei Wanqing and Qi Haixia. Then the three of them would take a bus to the city's train station, and then take a train to Shanghai.

Moreover, the trains back then were not like the high-speed trains of later generations, with speeds starting at over 100 kilometers per hour, and a journey of several hundred kilometers could be completed in half a day.

In the early 1980s, there were only slow, green-skinned trains. If you managed to get a ticket for an express or special express train, you were lucky, as the journey would be faster. But if you were unlucky enough to only get a ticket for a slow train, the journey would take even longer.

The distance from Liu Weidong's city to Shanghai is only a few hundred kilometers, but the slow train takes a whole day, and even a hard seat can make your butt hurt.

As for airplanes, forget about it. Back then, only people of a certain rank were qualified to travel by plane. It's no exaggeration to say that even if Wei Guohui went to another city, he might not be able to buy a plane ticket!

Fortunately, Wei Wanqing bought an express train ticket, which would take only six hours to reach Shanghai, still within Liu Weidong's acceptable range. The only advantage over later generations was that there was no security check required to board the train; you could just pass through the ticket gate and board directly.

After passing through the ticket gate, the three of them boarded the train together. Of course, one shouldn't expect much from the conditions on a train these days. The carriage was not only stuffy and hot, but the stench of sweat and feet mixed together, making it almost suffocating. Even Liu Weidong, who was very adaptable to his environment, couldn't help but frown slightly after entering the carriage.

However, Wei Wanqing was already used to it. She calmly found the three seats and quickly sat down by the window.

Qi Haixia, who was taking a train for the first time, was quite excited. Once on the train, she looked around curiously, like a curious child.

Liu Weidong put all three of their luggage on the overhead luggage rack, then sat down opposite Wei Wanqing. Qi Haixia sat next to the strong woman, with a small table between them.

Qi Haixia was still looking around curiously, while Liu Weidong whispered to Wei Wanqing, "Senior Sister, is everything done?"

The strong woman knew exactly what Liu Weidong was referring to, and nodded slightly, saying, "After something like this happened, his family was too ashamed to hold a farewell ceremony. After cremation, they found a cemetery for him to be buried. I even paid for the burial plot. It's a way of putting our marriage to rest in peace."

Qi Haixia quickly comforted her boss, "Manager Wei, the dead cannot be brought back to life. Don't be sad. The most important thing is to live a good life from now on."

Liu Weidong almost laughed when he heard this. How could Wei Wanqing be sad? She was probably overjoyed.

And that was indeed the case. The strong woman immediately sneered, "Who said I was sad? I'm overjoyed! I've already made things clear with his parents. I've done more than enough by arranging his funeral. From now on, we'll all go our separate ways and not bother me anymore!"

Liu Weidong nodded repeatedly, thinking, "She truly lives up to her reputation as a powerful businesswoman; she's got a commanding presence."

Qi Haixia was somewhat stunned. She didn't know anything about the relationship between Wei Wanqing and Zhou Zhenyu, so her reaction was perfectly normal.

However, this woman was indeed very intelligent, and she quickly laughed and said, "Actually, being alone is not bad. It's free and there are no men to bother you. You can be so happy!"

The strong woman didn't want to talk about her personal affairs, so she quickly changed the subject, saying, "This time I contacted three major department stores in Shanghai. If just one of them is willing to buy our goods, the garment factory will be fully booked for the year. Do you have any ideas?"

Although Wei Wanqing asked "you all," she was actually only asking Liu Weidong. He answered without hesitation, "I've already seen the samples. The styles are novel and the workmanship is good. As long as the department store isn't an idiot, they will definitely be interested in these clothes. The biggest variable is the price. If they push the price down too much, we can't afford to have no profit."

The strong woman frowned and asked, "Then what should we do?"

"That's why I asked you to give me the information on those three stores." Liu Weidong leaned back in his chair with a smile, confidently saying, "If everything goes smoothly, great. But if they really try to lower the price, just you wait and see. I definitely have a way to handle it!"

Wei Wanqing had absolute trust in Liu Weidong, and since he had already done so, she immediately felt relieved and said, "That's good, I'll be counting on you then!"

Seeing how much the boss valued Liu Weidong, Qi Haixia's gaze towards him became even more different, almost bordering on infatuation. If Wei Wanqing hadn't been there, who knows what this woman might have done.

Actually, Wei Wanqing wasn't much better off; she was also gazing at Liu Weidong with affection. However, the strong woman was more reserved, and since they were sitting side-by-side, neither noticed the other's unusual expression.

Only Liu Weidong, the person directly involved, couldn't help but feel a little panicked. That feeling of being Tang Sanzang (the monk in Journey to the West) had returned, the difference being that this time he was being watched by two female demons. The thought of having to stay in Shanghai with them for several more days made Elder Liu feel that his chances of survival were slim!

Just then, another passenger sat down in the empty seat next to Liu Weidong. Seeing a stranger approaching, Wei Wanqing and Qi Haixia withdrew their ambiguous gazes, which made Liu Weidong breathe a sigh of relief.

Sitting next to Liu Weidong was a man in his thirties. This guy looked shrewd; judging from his familiarity with the place, he was probably a frequent traveler. And these days, the most likely professions for frequent business trips are purchasing agents and traders.

The man was immediately struck by the beauty of the two women opposite him as soon as he sat down, especially the young and pretty Wei Wanqing, who caught his eye several times. While Qi Haixia wasn't as stunning, her alluring demeanor was still quite captivating.

The man secretly sized up the two beautiful women opposite him, inwardly delighted. To run into such beauties on a business trip today—his luck was incredible! He had to make a good impression; who knew, he might even have a romantic encounter!

Just then, it was time to depart. The train sounded its whistle and slowly pulled away from the platform.

As the train gradually accelerated, a cool breeze blew into the carriage. It not only dispelled the stuffiness but also the strange smell, allowing Liu Weidong to secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Liu Weidong thought the rest of the journey would be quite easy, but unexpectedly, someone quickly added drama to the story, leaving him both amused and exasperated.

The more the man looked at Wei Wanqing and Qi Haixia, the more itchy he became. Not long after the train departed, he couldn't help but smile and try to get closer to them: "Ladies, where are you headed?"