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

Because the verdict has not yet been announced, Huang Zhigang is still detained in the detention center and is not supposed to have contact with the outside world. It is only thanks to Liu Weidong's connections that the father and daughter were able to meet.

Huang Zhigang had his head shaved, making him look more than ten years older and incredibly haggard. Upon seeing his daughter, this grown man could no longer hold back, covering his face and choking back tears.

As for Huang Qian, she was already in tears, choking back sobs as she asked Huang Zhigang, "Dad, how are you doing inside? Are you doing alright?"

"Dad's alright, he's alright!" Huang Zhigang said shamefully, wiping away his tears. "Dad's so sorry, I'm the one who killed your mother!"

Huang Qian was a sensible girl, so she didn't blame her father for this. She just said with tears in her eyes, "Dad, don't say anymore. How can you be blamed for Mom's situation!"

Huang Zhigang pounded his head in frustration, saying, "It's all my fault for being blinded by greed. I only thought about making more money so that you and your daughter could live a better life. As a result, I went down this wrong path. I... I deserve to die!"

Looking at the remorseful Huang Zhigang, Liu Weidong couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He had warned him before not to steal things from the factory to sell, but he hadn't taken it seriously. Now it was too late for regrets.

However, Huang Zhigang wasn't worried about himself. He quickly asked his daughter with concern, "Xiaoqian, how... how have you been lately?"

Huang Qian gently comforted her father, "Dad, I've been staying at Uncle Liu's house recently. He and Sister Shujuan are both very kind to me, so you don't need to worry about me!"

Liu Weidong also said in a deep voice, "Old Huang, don't worry. Right now, Xiaoqian is sharing a room with my sister, and we will take good care of her. I have already made arrangements. After school starts, she will live in the school dormitory, and I will pick her up and take her to my place on weekends. I guarantee that she can study in peace."

Huang Zhigang looked up at Liu Weidong, and then knelt down in front of him with a thud.

Liu Weidong was startled and quickly helped Huang Zhigang up, saying, "Old Huang, what are you doing? Get up!"

Huang Zhigang remained kneeling and refused to get up, saying gratefully to Liu Weidong, "Brother Liu, my family has suffered such a terrible accident, and I am so grateful for your help. Otherwise... Anyway, I won't waste any more words. I will always remember this great favor I owe you, and I will definitely repay it when I get out!"

Liu Weidong quickly said, "Old Huang, we're all friends. I can't just ignore what happened to your family. Otherwise, what will happen to Xiaoqian, a young girl all alone?"

Huang Zhigang lowered his head and said, "There are so many relatives in my family. When things were better, they received a lot of favors from me. But when things really went wrong, not a single one of them stepped forward to help. Instead, it was you, an outsider, who helped. Now I see through it all. Sigh!"

At this point, Huang Zhigang looked up at Liu Weidong and said, "Brother Weidong, I have a favor to ask of you, and you must promise me!"

Liu Weidong said, "Get up first, then we can talk."

"No, I won't get up unless you agree!" Huang Zhigang said sadly, "Xiufang is gone now, and I don't know how many years I'll be locked up. Those relatives are unreliable, so I can only beg you to take care of Xiaoqian for me!"

Liu Weidong laughed and said, "I thought it was something serious. Don't worry, Xiaoqian and I get along really well. I already told her that I would take good care of her until she finds a job. I still hope she can get into university and find a good job in the future, so that you can enjoy life with your child after you graduate!"

Seeing how thoughtful Liu Weidong was, Huang Zhigang was extremely grateful and kept thanking him.

Huang Qian stared at Liu Weidong without saying a word, her large, doe-like eyes filled with sadness and a hint of affection.

Liu Weidong finally found an opportunity to help Huang Zhigang stand up and earnestly assured him, "Don't worry, after the verdict is handed down, I will have Xiaoqian come to see you often so you can know about the child's situation."

"Okay, okay, thank you, thank you!" Huang Zhigang thanked him repeatedly, as if he couldn't say anything else besides "okay" and "thank you".

However, after hesitating for a moment, Huang Zhigang whispered to Liu Weidong, "Brother Weidong, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."

Liu Weidong laughed and said, "Speak your mind, don't be shy."

"Okay, then I'll get straight to the point." Huang Zhigang nodded and said seriously to Liu Weidong, "I've already noticed that Xiaoqian has a very good impression of you. Anyway, you're not that far apart in age, so how about... she marries you after she graduates? What do you think?"

"Cough cough cough..." Liu Weidong coughed awkwardly, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Liu Weidong treats Huang Zhigang as a friend, but Huang Zhigang wants to be his father-in-law. Isn't that going too far?

Huang Qian blushed deeply, her pretty face turning bright red. She frowned and whispered, "Dad, what nonsense are you talking about!"

But Huang Zhigang said seriously, "Brother Weidong, I'm not joking. You've helped our family so much, and Xiaoqian will need your care from now on. Right now, we don't have any other way to thank you, so... please don't refuse!"

Liu Weidong smiled wryly and said, "Old Huang, don't think so much about it. It's only right for friends to help each other. How can I let Xiaoqian do that? Wouldn't that make me look like I have ulterior motives?"

However, Huang Zhigang insisted on his opinion, saying that Huang Qian would definitely marry Liu Weidong after graduation. In his view, his daughter would be living with Liu Weidong for several years, and she certainly wouldn't be interested in anyone else afterward. Not to mention, if Liu Weidong and his daughter had this relationship, he would definitely take better care of her, so that Huang Qian would suffer less.

Liu Weidong would naturally not agree, and just as the two were at an impasse, Huang Zhigang suddenly said, "Why don't we ask Xiaoqian what she thinks? If the child doesn't want to, I certainly won't force her!"

Thinking it was indeed a good idea, Liu Weidong quickly nodded and said, "Yes, yes, Xiaoqian, it's your life to decide, so you should make the decision!"

However, remembering that the girl had unexpectedly kissed him before, Liu Weidong felt that this was somewhat dangerous, so he quickly added, "Don't worry, no matter what decision you make, I will treat you the same way. Anyway, I will definitely not abandon you until you can support yourself!"

Huang Qian looked at her father and then at Liu Weidong, unsure of what to say. She was, after all, just a young girl, and naturally felt shy about such matters, finding it difficult to speak.

Seeing his daughter hesitate, Huang Zhigang urged, "Xiaoqian, just tell me what you think. The police officers are outside. I won't feel at ease until this is settled!"

Urged on by her father, Huang Qian finally made up her mind. After taking a deep breath, she blushed and whispered, "I...I'll listen to my dad!"