Reborn in 95, I unearthed a gold mine after the family split up.

Upon hearing this, the head of the health administration bureau snorted coldly.

"Kid, what kind of attitude is that?"

"We imposed this punishment because what you did was extremely egregious, showing a complete disregard for the lives and health of the people. That's why we increased the severity of the punishment. And you still want to reopen?"

"Just give up on that idea."

Seeing the other party's arrogant tone, Zhang Dong's face also darkened.

"You guys are really turning black into white and calling a deer a horse. During this time, I've also learned about the situation of other restaurants. Many restaurants, like us, buy vegetables from farmers in the suburbs."

"But why are you targeting our restaurant specifically? Do we look like we're just there to be ripped off?"

Zhang Dong, now reborn, knows that it is 1995 and such equipment for detecting vegetable residues is not yet widely available.

However, the other party deliberately targeted their restaurant, mainly because Wang Jianguo was behind it.

"Kid, watch your tone. We only imposed this heavy fine on your restaurant because of the complaints from the public."

"Under these circumstances, your restaurant can forget about staying open..."

When they saw Zhang Dong arguing with the staff of the health and epidemic prevention management department, Dong Qichang and his wife were startled and quickly tried to mediate between Zhang Dong.

"Brother, the common people can't fight with the officials. If we can't afford to offend them, can't we at least avoid them? If all else fails, we'll just close this restaurant."

Zhang Dong was filled with anger. He snorted coldly, "We have to open. This time, we're not going to steam buns; we're going to fight for our pride. The restaurant must open. I refuse to believe that there's no place for reason."

Upon hearing Zhang Dong utter such boastful words, the head of the Health and Epidemic Prevention Bureau grinned from ear to ear.

"That's ridiculous, kid. If you're so capable, go find a place to reason with them and let me see just how capable you really are."

Upon hearing their leader's words, his subordinates began to mock Zhang Dong.

"Haha, kid, you're just being stubborn. Our leaders have already decided that your restaurant is completely shut down. You're dreaming if you think you can reopen it."

Seeing that the health bureau staff did not believe it, Zhang Dong said coldly, "Since you don't believe it, then let's ride this donkey and see the accounts as we go."

"You'll have to tear off those seals on the restaurant yourselves then."

"Hahaha--"

Zhang Dong's words made the staff burst into laughter.

"Hey, who are you, kid? Are you going crazy because your restaurant is failing?"

"Haha, that must be the case. I heard that he just invested 30 yuan, and it all went down the drain without him even hearing a peep. How could he not be furious?"

Hearing Zhang Dong make such boastful remarks, and seeing how he had thoroughly angered the leaders of the health and epidemic prevention department, they were shocked.

Dong Qichang and his wife were quite frightened. They quickly pulled Zhang Dong out of the Health and Epidemic Prevention Bureau.

After they came out, the couple saw that Zhang Dong was still angry, so they quickly comforted him.

“Brother, don’t be too anxious. Even if the restaurant doesn’t go through, I promise I will repay your 30.”

Seeing that the couple had misunderstood him, Zhang Dong waved his hand.

"Brother and sister-in-law, that's not what I meant at all. My idea is that we should continue to look for other connections to reopen the restaurant."

Upon hearing Zhang Dong mention using connections, Dong Qichang and his wife immediately looked worried.

“Brother Zhang Dong, although my wife and I are from the county town, we are just ordinary people. What strong connections could we possibly have?”

"Now, the Health and Epidemic Prevention Administration is focusing on this point and has completely crushed us. Even if we find connections, we won't be able to turn the tables because they've put such a big label on us."

Seeing the couple's doubts, Zhang Dong didn't say anything.

At this point, he had already made his plans.

He also understood that if he didn't find strong connections, his restaurant would be completely finished, with no hope of reopening.

When it comes to strong connections, Zhang Dong immediately thought of County Head Du Chunlei.

I got to know this newly appointed deputy county head, who had only been transferred there not long ago, because of the mining development project.

Now that his restaurant has suffered such a huge accident, only by finding him might there be any hope of reopening.

"What? Zhang Dong, you opened a restaurant in the county town? How come I didn't know about this?"

Upon seeing Zhang Dong arrive and explaining the situation, Du Chunlei did not immediately express his opinion, but instead inquired about the matter.

Zhang Dong scratched his head awkwardly: "Hehe, County Chief, it's because I didn't tell you."

Zhang Dong's words made Du Chunlei burst into laughter.

"Haha, that's not very kind of you. I owe you a huge favor. If you hadn't shown up in time that night, I would have inevitably gotten a good beating."

"Oh, County Magistrate, so much time has passed, can we please not bring up such a trivial matter again?"

That night, Zhang Dong knew in advance that Wang Jianguo was going to deal with Du Chunlei, the newly transferred county magistrate, which is why he showed up in time.

Unexpectedly, Du Chunlei regarded him as his savior because of this incident.

"That won't do. You're really not being fair. What I meant when I scolded you earlier was that once I found out you were opening a restaurant, I would have to go there and show my support."

"Oh, County Magistrate, there's no need for the platform."

“Our restaurant is in such big trouble now. I just invested 30 yuan. If the restaurant can’t open, all 30 yuan will be wasted.”

"That's why I'm so anxious and desperate. I've come to you out of desperation, begging you, my sir, to save this commoner."

Zhang Dong said this half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"Hey, don't change the subject."

Lin Chunlei still didn't respond to Zhang Dong's question, but continued to ask him questions.

"Hey kid, what's wrong with you? Instead of developing the perfectly good mine, you suddenly started running a restaurant in the county town?"

When the county head asked why he wanted to open a restaurant, Zhang Dong told him his idea, which surprised Du Chunlei.

"What? You're quite something, kid. You have such a strong sense of crisis. So you're taking precautions in advance, not putting all your eggs in one basket."

Upon hearing Du Chunlei's summary, Zhang Dong chuckled.

"Your Excellency, I am just an ordinary citizen. My greatest wish is to earn more money and, within my means, avoid some major risks."

"As for anything else, I haven't really thought that much about it."

"But I never expected that even running a restaurant would be so complicated."