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

Wang Shujuan was immediately embarrassed and tried to let go of his hand. But at that moment, Liu Weidong grabbed Wang Shujuan's small hand, making it impossible for her to leave. She could only lean tightly against his back.

Wang Shujuan was both ashamed and anxious, and quickly whispered to Liu Weidong, "Weidong, let go! We're on the street, you can't do this!"

But Liu Weidong showed no sign of letting go. Instead, he cheerfully said, "Sis, I understand what you mean. If it doesn't work on the street, it'll work at home, right?"

Wang Shujuan had never encountered such sophistry from later generations before. She was so anxious that she almost cried. She couldn't help but gently pinch Liu Weidong's waist in protest.

Liu Weidong said unhurriedly, "Sister, don't forget that you're my wife now. We should be more affectionate, otherwise we'll definitely be exposed later!"

Wang Shujuan frowned and said, "We haven't arrived at the neighborhood committee yet, have we?"

"That's precisely because we haven't arrived yet, that's why we need to get used to it first!" Liu Weidong argued confidently. "Once we get there, it'll be too late to do this, and the older women will immediately notice!"

When it comes to sophistry, Wang Shujuan was no match for Liu Weidong. She was persuaded in a daze and ended up clinging to his waist all the way to the county town.

Along the way, Wang Shujuan's feelings gradually changed. From initial nervousness, she gradually got used to it, and later even came to like the feeling. When it was time to get off the bus, she was even a little reluctant to leave.

Liu Weidong bought some milk candy and fruit at a state-run store before taking Wang Shujuan to the neighborhood committee.

This time, Liu Weidong came to formally express his gratitude to the aunties, so he brought some proper gifts to show his sincerity.

This was the first time Wang Shujuan had helped Liu Weidong deceive people, so she was very nervous when she arrived at the neighborhood committee office. Her legs felt weak, her breathing became rapid, and her chest heaved noticeably, appearing even fuller.

Liu Weidong also noticed this and smiled slightly at Wang Shujuan, saying, "Don't worry, I'm here!"

After saying that, Liu Weidong took Wang Shujuan's hand and walked inside, calling out loudly as they went, "Aunt Zheng, I've come to see everyone!"

At first, Wang Shujuan was startled and instinctively tried to shake off Liu Weidong's hand. However, she quickly remembered that she was now playing the role of Liu Weidong's wife, so she obediently let him lead her forward.

Wang Shujuan's reaction also secretly pleased Liu Weidong. With this good start, he would be able to get closer to her more easily in the future.

"Oh, it's Xiao Liu!" Neighborhood committee director Aunt Zheng came out with a smile, and upon seeing Wang Shujuan, she quickly asked, "Who is this pretty girl?"

"Oh, this is my wife, Wang Shujuan." Liu Weidong said with a smile, "Shujuan, this is Aunt Zheng. Last time someone came to cause trouble, she was the one who helped me notify the police."

Wang Shujuan's cheeks were burning with embarrassment, but she still smiled slightly and said, "Hello, Aunt Zheng."

"Oh my, Xiao Liu, your wife is so beautiful!" Aunt Zheng said with a big smile. "You two are a perfect match, a match made in heaven! Come in and let everyone see you two!"

When the neighborhood committee aunties heard that Liu Weidong's wife had arrived, they all came to see what was going on.

Upon seeing Wang Shujuan holding hands with Liu Weidong, the older women all smiled like doting aunts, praising her for being both quiet and beautiful, and saying that she and Liu Weidong were a perfect match.

The older woman who had previously offered to introduce Liu Weidong to a potential partner looked Wang Shujuan up and down, shaking her head repeatedly and saying, "She's no match for him, definitely no match for him!"

Aunt Zheng asked curiously, "Little Zhao, what are you saying? What can't compare?"

"My best friend's daughter is nowhere near as good as Xiao Wang!" the older woman said helplessly. "With Xiao Wang's looks, she could easily be a movie actress. No wonder Xiao Liu always mentions her!"

The aunties' words secretly pleased Wang Shujuan, making her feel that she could finally do something to help him. In particular, the comments praising the two of them as a good match stirred a small ripple in her heart, and she couldn't help but secretly glance at Liu Weidong beside her, a happy smile appearing on her pretty face.

Liu Weidong placed the fruit and milk candy on the table and said to everyone with a big smile, "The sunflower seed business is over for this year. I am very grateful for everyone's help these days, especially Aunt Zheng who helped me a lot. So today I brought my wife to say thank you all!"

"Oh, Xiao Liu, you're too kind!" Aunt Zheng said. "We're all neighbors, it's only right to help each other out!"

Another older woman looked at the things on the table and said, "Xiao Liu, it's already good enough that you brought your partner to visit everyone. Why did you buy so much stuff? Take it all back!"

"This is just a small token of our appreciation, please accept it," Liu Weidong said with a smile. "It's almost Chinese New Year, how can we come empty-handed?"

The women couldn't refuse, so they had to accept it. After chatting for a few minutes, Liu Weidong said goodbye to Wang Shujuan and left.

The neighborhood committee ladies saw the two men to their door and told them to come and visit them often. Two of the ladies couldn't help but wipe away their tears.

"Go back now, it's quite cold outside. I'll come to visit you all often with Shujuan in the future." Liu Weidong waved to the reluctant aunties, smiled, and took Wang Shujuan's hand as they left.

Watching the two leave hand in hand and side by side, Aunt Zheng sighed with satisfaction, "This young couple has such a good relationship. I hope they can bring a chubby little boy to visit everyone next time!"

Liu Weidong and Wang Shujuan walked a long way without letting go of her hand.

Seeing that Liu Weidong seemed to have forgotten about it, Wang Shujuan whispered a reminder to him, "Can you let go now?"

Liu Weidong argued vehemently, "This whole area is under the jurisdiction of the neighborhood committee of these aunties. What if they see us letting go now? Absolutely not!"

Even if Wang Shujuan was slow to realize, she could tell that Liu Weidong was doing it on purpose. However, she wasn't angry at all; instead, she felt a sweet warmth in her heart.

The two walked hand in hand to the alley entrance. Liu Weidong got on his bicycle, turned to Wang Shujuan, and said, "Get on, let's go home!"

Wang Shujuan smiled sweetly and sat down behind Liu Weidong.

"Let's go!" Liu Weidong whispered to Wang Shujuan, leading her home.

After the bicycle started moving forward, Wang Shujuan naturally hugged Liu Weidong's waist. This made him very happy, and his smile never disappeared the whole way.

Wang Shujuan held Liu Weidong's waist the whole way, only reluctantly letting go once they entered the village. Although neither of them said it explicitly, they both felt much closer to each other.

Early the next morning, Liu Weidong and Hao Jianjun arrived at the rented house. Although the sunflower seed business was over, there were still some wrap-up tasks to complete.