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

Aunt Zheng could tell that the two were genuinely grateful to her, and said cheerfully, "Look at what you're saying! We're all neighbors, it's only right that we look out for each other. Even if I were just an ordinary citizen, I couldn't ignore something like this!"

Liu Weidong gave a thumbs up and said, "It has to be an old comrade like you with such high awareness!"

These words made Aunt Zheng very happy, and her impression of the young man improved even more. If Liu Weidong hadn't mentioned that he was married and had a rural household registration, Aunt Zheng might have introduced her precious daughter to him!

Since Wang Biao went to the police station, no one has bothered Liu Weidong anymore. Liu Weidong and Hao Jianjun just roast about a hundred catties of melon seeds every day, take them to the market to sell, and then pack up and go home.

Wang Shujuan would prepare dinner and wait for Liu Weidong to come back to eat. After dinner, he could chat with this gentle and beautiful girl, and their relationship gradually warmed up. Life was peaceful and smooth.

However, Liu Weidong also noticed that although he could still sell out the sunflower seeds every day, it took longer and longer. This indicated that the sunflower seeds were not as popular as they had been at the beginning, which further solidified his idea of ​​stopping once this batch of sunflower seeds was sold out.

With only about 500 jin of sunflower seeds left, which he was sure would sell before the Spring Festival, Liu Weidong decided to take a couple of days off. He also had an important matter to attend to at home, which he planned to finish before the Spring Festival so he could enjoy a comfortable holiday.

During his break, Liu Weidong went to the machinery factory again and, as usual, offered the gatekeeper a cigarette, saying, "Sir, I'm looking for Master Huang Zhigang in the machine repair workshop. Could you please call him for me?"

The old man took the cigarette and glanced at it, saying with some surprise, "Wow, it's only been a few days and you've gone from Daqianmen to Mudan cigarettes, young man, you're something else! Wait a minute, I'll go call you."

Actually, the cigarettes were given to Liu Weidong by the neighborhood committee's red armbands. He didn't smoke them himself, but he carried them with him when he went out on business.

These days, Peony cigarettes are considered very good. Bringing them along when doing business is indeed very effective. Before long, Huang Zhigang hurriedly arrived at the factory gate.

Seeing that it was Liu Weidong who had come looking for him again, Huang Zhigang immediately became nervous. He pulled Liu a few steps away and whispered, "Didn't I tell you not to come looking for me unless it's important?"

Liu Weidong also lowered his voice and said, "I have something to do. I want to install two coal stoves with chimneys at home before the Spring Festival."

In the early 1980s, many people had no idea what an air conditioner was. As for heated brick beds, they were only found in northern China and were not used in Liu Weidong's hometown; people relied on shivering to keep warm in winter.

Ever since Liu Weidong was reborn, he felt cold even with two quilts at night and had long wanted to install a coal stove for heating. However, people in the countryside didn't have coal coupons, so he could only dream about it.

However, a few days ago, Wei Guohui gave Liu Weidong a lot of coal coupons, which rekindled his interest. Taking advantage of the two days when business was not in session, he quickly set up the coal stove.

It turned out that another customer had come to his door. Huang Zhigang's expression improved considerably. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "There are still more than ten days until the Spring Festival. It should be enough time! The coal stove is forty yuan a set, including the tin chimney. I'll take care of installing it for you!"

“Okay, it’s settled then!” Liu Weidong readily agreed and counted out eight ten-yuan bills for Huang Zhigang: “Here’s eighty yuan, check if it’s correct.”

Huang Zhigang said in surprise, "I haven't even seen the stove yet, and you've already given me all the money?"

"Once is awkward, twice is familiar, and three times is enough to make us friends!" Liu Weidong said with a smile. "Master Huang, this isn't the first time we've dealt with each other. I trust you and believe in your character!"

According to Liu Weidong's memories from his previous life, although Huang Zhigang liked to take advantage of public resources, he was completely different when it came to personal matters. Everyone who had done business with Huang Zhigang said he was very trustworthy.

Last time was their first collaboration, so Liu Weidong naturally held back a bit. But now it seems Huang Zhigang is the same person he was in his past life, so he doesn't need to be stingy anymore and only pays half the money upfront.

These days, eighty yuan is no small sum. Liu Weidong's trust in him made Huang Zhigang very happy, and he said he would definitely do a good job and be worthy of the money.

Huang Zhigang kept his word and delivered the two stoves to Liu Weidong's house the next morning.

Liu Weidong led Huang Zhigang into the house and pointed to his and Wang Shujuan's bedroom, saying, "Master Huang, the stove will be installed in these two rooms. Do you think that's alright?"

Huang Zhigang looked around the room, then looked at Liu Weidong and Wang Shujuan and asked, "Xiao Liu, are you two the only ones living here?"

Liu Weidong nodded and said, "Yes, my parents have both passed away, and it's just the two of us left."

"I see..." Huang Zhigang hesitated for a moment, but finally made up his mind and said, "Xiao Liu, since it's just the two of you living here, I think one stove is enough. There's no need to install one in both rooms. That would be a waste!"

Huang Zhigang actually treated Wang Shujuan as his wife, which made Liu Weidong chuckle. He even winked at Wang Shujuan beside him.

The gentle Wang Shujuan was so shy that her ears turned red. She lowered her head and dared not look at anyone. She looked incredibly cute.

Seeing that Liu Weidong still didn't speak, Wang Shujuan quickly gave him a gentle push, urging him to explain their relationship to Huang Zhigang.

It was only because Liu Weidong had been very kind to Wang Shujuan recently, and their relationship had improved considerably, that she dared to do this. In the past, Wang Shujuan would never have dared to do it.

Seeing that Wang Shujuan was extremely embarrassed, Liu Weidong quickly smiled and said to Huang Zhigang, "Master Huang, you've misunderstood. She's my sister, not my wife."

"Ah? Oh dear, so that's how it is. I'm so sorry for my loose tongue!" Huang Zhigang quickly apologized to the two of them, but he still couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "These two siblings don't look alike at all!"

However, Huang Zhigang was just saying it casually; he was more concerned about the stove and immediately gave Liu Weidong a new idea: "Actually, we can install a stove in the middle of this wall, so both rooms can be warm, and we can save forty yuan!"

Knowing that Huang Zhigang genuinely wanted to save him money, Liu Weidong smiled and said to him, "Master Huang, I appreciate your kindness, but let's install two stoves instead, that way it will be warmer!"

Since Liu Weidong had said so, Huang Zhigang didn't waste any more words and quickly got to work installing the stoves. His craftsmanship was indeed excellent; he quickly installed both stoves. With the addition of a tin chimney, the exhaust fumes were directly vented outdoors, eliminating any worry about carbon monoxide poisoning.

Liu Weidong had already bought some honeycomb briquettes and couldn't wait to light both stoves, and the room quickly became warm and cozy.

Seeing that there were no problems with the furnace, Huang Zhigang said goodbye and left. He still had to go back to work at the machinery factory and couldn't be away from his post for too long.

Liu Weidong escorted Huang Zhigang to the village entrance, hesitated for a moment, then handed him a cigarette and said, "Master Huang, there's something I'm not sure if I should say!"