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

Wang Shujuan's reaction made Liu Weidong realize that his method had worked, so he immediately pressed his advantage, saying, "I knocked on the door and you didn't respond. I thought you had carbon monoxide poisoning. It almost scared me to death. Don't do that again!"

Only then did Wang Shujuan realize that Liu Weidong was worried about her safety. She felt a warmth in her heart and nodded, somewhat confused, "Oh, I see!"

Taking advantage of the situation, Liu Weidong nodded in a mocking manner and said, "Well, since you've shown some remorse, I'll forgive you this time!"

At this moment, Wang Shujuan also realized what was going on. She stared at Liu Weidong with her charming eyes wide open, as if to say, "You're the one who barged in, so why should I apologize?"

Seeing that Wang Shujuan had come to her senses, Liu Weidong quickly changed his expression and said earnestly, "Sister, I was really worried about you. Why didn't you answer when I knocked on the door? If you had just answered me, none of this would have happened!"

Wang Shujuan lowered her head and whispered, "You came back especially early today, and I hadn't finished washing up yet, so..."

Wang Shujuan's voice grew softer and softer until it was completely inaudible. But Liu Weidong already understood why she wasn't answering him; ultimately, she was just embarrassed.

However, Wang Shujuan's embarrassment actually allowed Liu Weidong to take advantage of her, which secretly pleased him.

Seeing Wang Shujuan blushing, Liu Weidong smoothly changed the subject: "Sister, I'm hungry, let's cook first!"

"Oh, okay!" Wang Shujuan quickly agreed, and with Liu Weidong's help, she poured out the bathwater and hurried to the kitchen to cook.

Liu Weidong followed Wang Shujuan into the kitchen and said seriously, "Sister, from now on, our family's dinner must have at least one meat dish. We can't eat as poorly as before!"

While busy, Wang Shujuan said, "No one eats fish and meat every day. Even the village chief's family probably doesn't eat like that. Actually, we're already eating very well at home. Let's not waste any more money!"

"No, you need to eat even better." Liu Weidong said seriously, "I saw it just now, and I think you're still too thin. You need to eat more!"

Wang Shujuan's pretty face immediately turned bright red again, and she almost dropped the shovel in her hand. She glared at Liu Weidong and said, "If you keep talking nonsense, I... I'm going to get angry!"

"Then it's settled. From now on, our family will have meat at every meal!" Seeing that things were going badly, Liu Weidong said this and hurriedly left.

Watching Liu Weidong flee in disarray, Wang Shujuan smiled happily, feeling that life was becoming more and more promising.

In the following days, Liu Weidong continued to sell sunflower seeds in the county town every day, and easily sold out his entire stock. With the Spring Festival just around the corner, it was time for his sunflower seed business to come to an end.

That evening, after dinner, Liu Weidong said earnestly to Wang Shujuan, "Sister, you have to do me a favor, otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to get through this!"

Startled by Liu Weidong's words, Wang Shujuan said nervously, "Did you lose money in business? It's okay, I still have a few hundred yuan and some grain coupons here, I'll give them all to you later!"

Liu Weidong chuckled and said, "Sister, don't overthink it. My business is doing just fine. I need your help with something else."

Wang Shujuan said anxiously, "Tell me quickly, I'll agree to anything you ask!"

"Let's sleep together sometime!" These words immediately appealed to Liu Weidong, and he almost blurted out the request.

However, considering it was the 1980s and Wang Shujuan wasn't exactly a cheerful and outgoing person, Liu Weidong decided it was best not to make such a big joke on her, lest it ruin their nascent improving relationship.

"Here's what happened. I met some enthusiastic neighborhood committee ladies in the county town, and one of them even wanted to introduce me to a potential partner..." So Liu Weidong put aside his random thoughts and told Wang Shujuan what had happened a while ago.

Upon hearing that someone wanted to introduce Liu Weidong to a potential partner, Wang Shujuan's expression immediately darkened, and she forced a smile, saying, "That's a good thing. You're at the age where you should be looking for someone."

Although Wang Shujuan tried her best to hide her emotions, she was, after all, just a young woman in her early twenties. How could she possibly hide it from Liu Weidong, who had lived two lives?

Seeing Wang Shujuan's disappointment, Liu Weidong chuckled inwardly and immediately said seriously, "Sister, that's not right. I'm still young and plan to work hard for a few years first. I'll consider settling down after I've built my career. That's why I told those older women that I'm already married, but they didn't seem to believe me and wanted me to bring my wife to meet them."

Liu Weidong's words sent Wang Shujuan's emotions through a rollercoaster, and she finally asked him worriedly, "So what are you planning to do now?"

Liu Weidong said with a smile, "I came here to ask for your help, didn't I? Tomorrow you can pretend to be my wife and let those old ladies see it, and that will be the end of it!"

"Me?!" Wang Shujuan was taken aback at first, then her pretty face turned bright red at a visible speed, and she shook her head repeatedly, saying, "No, this is absolutely not allowed!"

"Sister, the aunties at the neighborhood committee have been very kind to me. Last time someone came to cause trouble, they were the ones who helped call the police." Liu Weidong put on a pitiful look. "If you don't go, they'll know I'm lying. You don't want people to think your brother is a liar, do you?"

"Well... alright!" Wang Shujuan couldn't refuse Liu Weidong's pleading at all. Although she felt very embarrassed, she still reluctantly agreed.

In fact, the neighborhood committee aunties never said that; it was entirely Liu Weidong's own idea.

Ever since seeing Wang Shujuan's beautiful bathing scene a few days ago, Liu Weidong has been determined to get closer to her. And having Wang Shujuan play the role of his wife is undoubtedly a perfect opportunity.

The next morning, Liu Weidong prepared to set off for the county town with Wang Shujuan.

To better portray Liu Weidong's wife, Wang Shujuan specially wore her best clothes, and her long ponytail was also coiled at the back of her head, adding a touch of mature charm.

Liu Weidong looked Wang Shujuan up and down, then nodded with satisfaction and said, "Sister, you look so beautiful today, just like my little wife!"

Wang Shujuan blushed instantly and whispered to Liu Weidong, "Stop being so cheeky, let's get going!"

Knowing that Wang Shujuan was shy, Liu Weidong didn't say anything more. He told her to sit in the back and said loudly, "Sister, hold on tight, let's go!"

The bicycle quickly left the village. Liu Weidong said to Wang Shujuan behind him, "Sister, it must be tiring for you to sit like this. You can put your arm around my waist; it will be more comfortable that way!"

Wang Shujuan was too embarrassed to do that, so she quickly shook her head and said, "No need, it's fine as it is."

But as soon as Wang Shujuan finished speaking, the bicycle went over a small pothole in the road, and she was almost thrown off. She was so scared that she quickly grabbed Liu Weidong's waist.