Rebirth 78: After being jilted at the altar, I reached the pinnacle!

When Li Hanliang returned to the county town, it was already past midnight.

He was surprised to find that the lights at Li's Steamed Bun Shop were still on.

Li Hanliang gently pushed open the door and saw Liu Lanfang sitting at the dining table, her chin resting on her small hand, looking so sleepy that she kept nodding her head.

Hearing Li Hanliang's footsteps, she immediately looked up, her eyes lighting up with joy. "Boss, you're back?"

"How's it going? Is everything alright?"

Liu Lanfang ran up to Li Hanliang.

When Li Hanliang saw her running over like a little kitten, a warm feeling rose in his heart, and he told her everything that had happened in Xiaoliangzhuang.

Liu Lanfang brewed him tea and prepared melon seeds and peanuts for him, saying that she originally thought he would be bored staying alone in the shop at night, so she wanted to help him relieve his boredom.

Upon hearing this, Li Hanliang was even happier; this girl was truly thoughtful.

"Boss, is it really possible for everyone to earn 10,000 yuan by May next year?" Liu Lanfang asked, her eyes sparkling.

"So what? Would I lie to you? Or do you think I'm incapable of leading everyone to become millionaires?" Li Hanliang tossed a peanut into his mouth.

He already had a plan in mind.

Li Hanliang knew that the real estate economy would be the fastest growing sector in the next thirty years, and for him, a small countryman, to directly contract projects or become a large developer was simply a pipe dream.

After all, most of the connections he built up in his previous life weren't even born yet at this point in time.

He's like a skilled cook trying to cook without rice.

However, he would never give up the real estate business, so he decided to start from the most basic aspect of the business: brick making.

"Have you heard of Damazhuang, the village that produced our county's first 'ten-thousand-yuan household'?" Li Hanliang said. "He made his fortune by firing bricks. And as far as I know, that brick kiln has now produced four or five 'ten-thousand-yuan households,' but they haven't reported it to the higher authorities!"

Liu Lanfang nodded repeatedly, "I've heard of that boss! Damazhuang was a model production team in Anfeng County! Their deeds were even reported in the newspapers back then!"

"So, brick making is definitely a profitable business! As for how to make this business successful, that's something I need to think about."

Li Hanliang is full of confidence, "But I plan to focus on this matter now that the pig farm issue is settled."

"I want to get the brick kiln built before the end of the year!"

Liu Lanfang didn't understand anything about approvals or technology; all she knew was that if the boss wanted to do something, he could definitely make it happen.

She believes in Li Hanliang!

“Boss, I also want to be a millionaire,” Liu Lanfang respectfully poured Li Hanliang a cup of tea, her big eyes shining with hope for a better life. “Do you think I can do the work at the brick kiln?”

"Look, I knead and rub dough all day long, and I've become quite strong!"

She demonstrated to Li Hanliang the gesture of a man showing off his muscles.

Li Hanliang was amused by her.

In the dim light, the beauty's face looked like a bright red cherry, absolutely gorgeous.

"Don't worry, you don't need to go into the brick kiln," Li Hanliang said, holding her soft little hand. "As long as you follow me steadily, I guarantee you'll be a millionaire next year."

Liu Lanfang's face turned even redder, and she shyly dared not look up at Li Hanliang.

Li Hanliang knew that Liu Lanfang was currently going through a low point in her life and needed someone to rely on, and he happened to be able to and willing to be that person for her.

However, Li Hanliang is definitely not someone who takes advantage of others' misfortunes.

Therefore, it was precisely at such a moment that he could not afford to offend Liu Lanfang.

Li Hanliang pinched her cheek. "Alright, it's getting late. You should go back and rest. You have to get up early tomorrow!"

Liu Lanfang hesitated for a moment, then immediately agreed.

"Oh."

She said softly.

There was a hint of disappointment in that voice.

Li Hanliang watched her leave, ate some melon seeds, and then fell asleep.

He knew that the Jing family uncle and nephew would not swallow this bitter pill, and they would definitely find an opportunity to retaliate; moreover, Zhang Yongsheng's fate at the pig farm had not been completely resolved, and these were all troublesome matters.

But Li Hanliang understands even more clearly that on the road ahead, all the small troubles are like wheels that can push things to the next level.

Solving small problems one by one is a way to move forward step by step.

He is never afraid of any difficulties, whether in his past life or this one.

……

The Jing family uncle and nephew didn't act so quickly, giving Li Hanliang a few days to catch his breath.

After having breakfast at his shop that day, he decided to go for a stroll in the city.

Li Hanliang went to the bus station, bought a bus ticket, and went to queue up.

Just then, a surprised voice suddenly rang out behind him, "Li Hanliang?"

Li Hanliang turned around and saw Pei Shuxin standing in front of him, wearing a pure white dress and with two shiny black braids.

"Shuxin, what's wrong with you...?"

Li Hanliang looked at her strangely.

It's worth noting that although Pei Shuxin isn't allowed to dress up normally, her clothes, shoes, and hair accessories are always the most fashionable. This makes her stand out from all other women of this era, even if she simply throws on a piece of clothing and casually ties her hair up. She's the legendary modern woman.

But why is she wearing two rustic-looking braids today?

Pei Shuxin was a little embarrassed and shyly scratched her two long braids. "Actually... I don't want to attract attention."

“Every time I go to the city, I encounter some ill-intentioned people. So today I deliberately dressed a bit plainly, so that those city people won’t give me a second glance.”

Hearing her say that, Li Hanliang liked her even more.

You know, every girl wants to be beautiful and hopes to be a heartthrob.

Only Pei Shuxin never cared about such vanity; she only focused on what she did and her own safety.

"Shuxin, don't worry, as long as I'm here, no one will dare to hurt you!"

Li Hanliang stood beside her and solemnly assured her, "I'll protect you!"

Pei Shuxin didn't laugh at him for talking big, but nodded shyly, "Yes, I believe you."

The bus was about to depart, and the two boarded it one after the other.

In this small county town at that time, there was no such thing as seating by ticket, so Li Hanliang naturally sat next to Pei Shuxin.

On the way, Pei Shuxin asked him what he was going to do in the city.

Li Hanliang didn't want to hide it from her, but there were too many people in the car, so he could only lean close to Pei Shuxin's ear and whisper, "I want to go and check out the red brick business over there. I want to start a brick kiln and find an expert to teach us."

Pei Shuxin's eyes lit up when she heard this, "Wanliang, your idea is brilliant!"

"However, you don't need to look around anymore. I'll help you with this. I know an old expert who can definitely solve it!"