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

Huang Zhigang laughed and said, "You said it yourself, once is unfamiliar, twice is familiar, and three times is good friends. We are already friends, so feel free to say anything!"

Liu Weidong said seriously, "Master Huang, although you can earn a lot of extra money this way, you can't walk by the water without getting your shoes wet. Especially now that there's a crackdown, if the factory finds out one day, it's no joke!"

Actually, Liu Weidong was only reminding Huang Zhigang out of kindness, because Huang Zhigang seemed like a decent person. After all, in his previous life, Huang Zhigang had been arrested less than two years later, and it was said that after his release, he lived in poverty and died of illness a few years later.

Seeing Huang Zhigang remain silent, Liu Weidong continued, "Master Huang, I'm just trying to be helpful. If you don't like what I'm saying, don't be angry. Just pretend I didn't say anything!"

Huang Zhigang took a deep drag on his cigarette, and after a moment of silence, he said in a low voice, "Xiao Liu, I know you mean well, but... every family has its own problems. Never mind, let's not talk about this anymore. I'm going back to the factory now!"

Liu Weidong had only meant to remind Huang Zhigang, and since Huang didn't want to elaborate, he naturally wouldn't say anything more. After seeing Huang Zhigang off, he planned to go home.

It's already the dead of winter, and the weather is getting colder and colder. Liu Weidong just wants to get home quickly and warm himself up on the newly installed coal stove; only a fool would stay outside in the cold wind.

However, before Liu Weidong could take more than a few steps, a boy of about seventeen or eighteen years old called out to him: "Liu Weidong, why are you running? Come here, I have something to ask you!"

Seeing the young man pointing fingers at him, Liu Weidong couldn't help but sneer. This guy was Li Yinfeng's younger brother, Li Yinchang, who was currently studying at the town's junior high school.

Logically speaking, Li Yinchang should have graduated from junior high school long ago, but this kid is a bad student and has repeated several grades. He is still in the second year of junior high school.

Previously, Liu Weidong was completely devoted to Li Yinfeng and naturally wouldn't dare offend his future brother-in-law. Li Yinchang, taking advantage of this, became increasingly arrogant, ordering Liu Weidong around and making all sorts of unreasonable demands. Even the slightest dissatisfaction would result in verbal abuse, and there were even instances where he was physically assaulted.

At that time, Liu Weidong was also bewitched. He was bullied by Li Yinchang, who was several years younger than him. Instead of being angry, he thought it was a good opportunity to please Li Yinfeng.

However, the reborn Liu Weidong was completely different; he couldn't be bothered with Li Yinchang at all. He merely gave the young man a cold glance and quickened his pace home.

Upon seeing this, Li Yinchang flew into a rage and immediately chased after him, cursing under his breath: "Damn it, Liu Weidong, are you deaf? Didn't you hear me calling you?!"

Liu Weidong really didn't want to talk to Li Yinchang, but the kid was getting more and more outrageous, so he stopped and frowned, asking, "What?"

"Stop when I tell you to, why are you talking so much nonsense?" Li Yinchang thought Liu Weidong was still someone he could easily manipulate like before, and said to him with a sneer, "I heard you've made some extra money recently, even bought a Phoenix brand bicycle, doing pretty well!"

"So long-winded!" Liu Weidong muttered, frowning, his patience almost worn out.

However, Li Yinchang still felt good and spread his hands to Liu Weidong, saying, "Give me the car keys, I'll borrow them for a few days, and I'll return them to you when I'm tired of them!"

Upon hearing Li Yinchang's words, Liu Weidong could only sneer.

The excuse of lending the bike to Li Yinchang for a few days was just empty talk. Once the bike was in that kid's hands, it was like throwing a meat bun to a dog—he'd never get it back. Even if Li Yinchang got tired of riding it, he'd definitely sell it; there was absolutely no way he'd return it to Liu Weidong.

In the past, Liu Weidong would have given the car to Li Yinfeng and her brother without them even having to ask. But things are different now. The reborn Liu Weidong would never give his family's things to this bastard.

But Li Yinchang had no idea that Liu Weidong had completely changed. Not content with just wanting his new bicycle, he quickly added, "Give me another twenty yuan. I want to treat some of the older guys outside the school to a meal!"

The kid acted as if it were his due, as if Liu Weidong owed him something. Seeing that Liu Weidong only sneered but didn't actually do anything, Li Yinchang immediately cursed at him: "Liu Weidong, don't you dare play dumb with me, give me the car and the money right now, or I'll make you regret it!"

Liu Weidong said unhurriedly, "How exactly do you plan to be impolite?"

"This..." Li Yinchang was stunned by Liu Weidong's question, who was usually so honest, and didn't know how to answer.

"Hehe..." Liu Weidong really didn't want to waste time on this little rascal, so he sneered and turned to leave.

Liu Weidong's contemptuous attitude made Li Yinchang feel very embarrassed, and he immediately flew into a rage, rushing over and slapping him hard across the face.

Although Li Yinchang's attitude was terrible, he was several years younger than Liu Weidong, so he didn't really want to argue with the kid.

But Li Yinchang actually dared to make a move, which was extremely excessive, so Liu Weidong certainly wouldn't hold back. He immediately took a step back, just avoiding Li Yinchang's slap, and then punched the kid hard in the stomach.

“Uh…” Li Yinchang’s expression froze immediately. He clutched his stomach and slowly bent over, panting heavily in pain.

Even after being beaten like this, Li Yinchang still hissed, "How dare you hit me! I'm going to tell my sister to never talk to you again. Let's see what you do then!"

The young man tried to use his sister to threaten Liu Weidong, but it was useless. He immediately said coldly, "Li Yinchang, your sister and I have nothing to do with each other anymore! This is my last warning. Don't bother me again, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

After saying this, Liu Weidong turned and left. Li Yinchang, standing in the cold wind, watched his retreating figure and muttered angrily to himself, "You just wait and see, this isn't over!"

When Liu Weidong returned home, a wave of warmth greeted him as soon as he opened the door, dispelling the chill from his body. Although the wind was howling outside, the house, with its coal stove burning, was warm and cozy.

Wang Shujuan had already taken off her heavy cotton-padded coat, wearing only a close-fitting sweater that accentuated her shapely figure. Liu Weidong was stunned, secretly admiring Wang Shujuan's graceful figure, almost unable to look away.

Whether it was because the room was too warm or the scene before him was exhilarating, Liu Weidong started sweating as soon as he entered the room.

As Liu Weidong took off his coat, he stared intently at Wang Shujuan and said, "It's much warmer at home now. This stove is really useful!"

Wang Shujuan didn't notice Liu Weidong's gaze. She took the clothes he had taken off and hesitated for a moment before whispering, "Weidong, I think... we shouldn't light the stove anymore."