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

The man in the lead, wearing a dog-skin hat, tilted his head and sized up Liu Weidong and Wei Wanqing, saying, "Hey, this young couple is still out strolling around so late. Where are you planning to go?"

These guys didn't look like good people, and Liu Weidong couldn't help but frown. If he were alone, he wouldn't be too worried; he could simply abandon his bicycle and run. These thugs would definitely try to steal the bicycle, and Liu Weidong would be safe.

But there's a drunken Wei Wanqing right next to him. Even if Liu Weidong gives up on the bicycle, it won't help; she definitely can't outrun those thugs.

Therefore, Liu Weidong had no choice but to confront them head-on, hoping that the fighting skills he learned in his previous life would allow him to deal with these thugs.

Just as Liu Weidong was secretly worried, Wei Wanqing frowned in dissatisfaction and said, "What business is it of yours where we go? Besides... and we're not even husband and wife!"

As soon as the strong woman uttered those words, Liu Weidong inwardly cried out in alarm.

And indeed, that was the case. The thugs immediately became interested. The guy in the dog-skin hat said with ill intent, "Aren't you a couple? Why are you out strolling around so late at night? What's your relationship? You're not having an affair, are you?"

"This girl is so attractive, I'd be willing to be her lover!"

"That kid's no good, sis. How about you consider one of us? Haha!"

The other thugs also chimed in, spewing vulgarities that were utterly offensive.

Wei Wanqing frowned, about to reason with these thugs, but Liu Weidong pulled her behind him and whispered, "Senior sister, when I tell you to run, run quickly and don't look back, remember that!"

Before Wei Wanqing could speak, Liu Weidong stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Here's ten yuan. Let's treat everyone to a meal. Please give us face and let us pass. It's the New Year, and making a scene won't do anyone any good. Don't you all agree?"

Seeing that Liu Weidong was so cooperative, Dogskin Hat was already planning to take the money and leave, but one of the guys behind him suddenly stepped forward and shouted, "I didn't recognize you just now, you almost got away, didn't expect to meet me again!"

Liu Weidong recognized the guy; he was one of the thugs from the bus before the Spring Festival. He hadn't expected to run into him again here, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "I have to make my move today!"

While Liu Weidong cursed his bad luck, the thug was extremely smug and loudly told Dog Skin Hat, "Brother Li, this is the kid I was talking about last time. That hit was really hard, it still hurts to this day. We absolutely can't let him go today!"

The man in the dog-skin hat sneered at Liu Weidong, "Kid, since you have a grudge against my brother, you're not leaving here today. Let's have a good talk!"

The thug who had a grudge against Liu Weidong sized up Wei Wanqing and said with some surprise, "Wait a minute, Brother Li, the girl on the bus last time wasn't this one, it was someone else!"

Dog-skin hat exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, this kid's two-timing, interesting!"

The thug grinned and said, "But this chick is pretty too. This guy's got some luck with women!"

The man in the dog-skin hat leered, "Now this good fortune is ours! We brothers can take advantage of the New Year to have some fun!"

The other thugs also burst into laughter, their lewd gazes sweeping over Wei Wanqing, all with ill intentions.

Although Wei Wanqing had developed a calm and collected personality after becoming a successful businesswoman in her later years, she was still a young woman under thirty at this time, and was still a little scared in this situation. So she subconsciously moved closer to Liu Weidong to increase her sense of security.

In Liu Weidong's view, the two shouldn't be so close now, as it wouldn't do Wei Wanqing any good.

While the thugs were still exchanging barbs, Liu Weidong forcefully shoved Wei Wanqing aside and hissed at her, "Run!"

Before Wei Wanqing could answer, Liu Weidong had already picked up the bicycle next to him and threw it at the thugs with all his might.

A 28-inch bicycle weighs forty or fifty pounds, and it's no joke if it comes crashing down on you. The thugs were completely taken aback; Liu Weidong didn't seem to care about the brand-new bicycle at all. Caught off guard, they scattered and fled. Two of the slower ones were knocked to the ground and screamed in pain.

Liu Weidong couldn't help but sigh inwardly how wonderful it was to be young, able to throw a bicycle so far—something he would never be able to do decades from now!

However, while lamenting, Liu Weidong didn't remain idle; he immediately charged towards the thugs. Since a conflict was inevitable, it was best to strike first!

Liu Weidong's first target was the guy he'd clashed with on the bus before. Now that they'd met again, he was determined to teach him a lesson he'd never forget!

The thug was secretly relieved to have dodged the bicycle when he turned his head and found that Liu Weidong had already rushed up to him. Before he could react, Liu Weidong had already raised his knee and smashed it between his legs.

"Ouch!" The thug, whose vital area had been attacked, screamed in agony, clutching his groin and collapsing to the ground. His previous injury hadn't fully healed, and this latest blow was likely permanent!

At the same time, the other thugs also came to their senses and rushed towards Liu Weidong, shouting and yelling.

Liu Weidong kicked the one charging at the front, but he himself was punched by the man in the dog-skin hat, feeling a burning pain in his mouth. Ignoring his injury, Liu Weidong punched the man in the stomach, causing him to stagger backward.

However, at that moment, another thug circled around behind He Weidong and slammed a wooden stick down on him.

By the time Liu Weidong noticed, it was too late; there was no time to dodge. If he had been hit on the back of the head by the wooden stick, he would have been seriously injured, if not killed.

However, at that moment, Wei Wanqing rushed over from the side and pushed the thug away with all her might. The wooden stick in the thug's hand also missed its mark, and Liu Weidong only suffered a graze on his shoulder and was not seriously injured.

However, Liu Weidong had no time to feel relieved at this moment. He just frowned and asked Wei Wanqing, "Why haven't you left yet?"

"I can't leave you!" Wei Wanqing answered loudly, exuding the domineering aura of a strong woman.

At the same time, the thugs who had been knocked down by the bicycle finally got up, and the group surrounded Liu Weidong and Wei Wanqing.

The man in the dog-skin hat pulled out a dagger and said menacingly to the two men, "Today I'll show you what happens when you offend Brother Li!"

While remaining on high alert, Liu Weidong whispered to Wei Wanqing, "I'm sorry, Senior Sister, I've dragged you into this!"

"Don't mention it, junior brother!" Wei Wanqing even had the mood to smile slightly at Liu Weidong: "Your senior sister will protect you!"

"Damn it, you're about to die and you're still spouting nonsense!" Dog-skin hat roared, about to strike Liu Weidong hard.

But just then, someone shouted from not far away: "Li Liang, what are you doing now?!"