Reborn in 1981, the first to get rich start with dairy cows.

"Captain, give us an answer! Why is the agricultural machinery station deliberately blocking us?"

"Yes, forget about the agricultural machinery station. Now Director Yang is also looking for him. I heard that the formula Dongwa gave him has caused a big problem."

"Say something, Uncle Shen, where did Dongwa go?"

Surrounded by people and unaware of the situation, Shen Changping could only repeat, "Today, today!"

Li Shangen's head was throbbing from the noise, and he irritably threw the cigarette in his hand on the ground and crushed it.

"You lot are all so easily swayed by rumors. The dairy factory's yogurt has been selling for days without any problems, but as soon as Dongwa left, this happened. How can you blame Dongwa for this?"

"But Officer Wang said that Director Yang and Factory Director Liu came together, so it must be his problem."

"Can you guys just shut up? Can't we wait until Dongwa comes back?" Shen Weimin, who had been standing to the side, couldn't hold back any longer. He was just calm and collected, but that didn't mean he would swallow his anger.

"Hey, look, isn't that Dongwa?"

"It really is! Quick, let's go ask what's going on!"

Shen Weiguo took the lead and walked over quickly.

"Dongzi, did you know there's a problem with the yogurt at the dairy factory? The commune is looking for you. Do you want to hide again?" Shen Weiguo came up to greet him, wanting to say something beforehand, but the people behind him had already come up.

"Dongwa, yesterday Uncle Laogen and Uncle Laoyou went to the commune to buy engine oil and got stuck. Station Chief Li explicitly said it was related to you. What exactly is going on?"

"Yes, we're about to start planting, and we can't do without a seed planter!"

"Dongwa, everyone treats you like their own child, you can't let them get hurt!"

The women's voices were all incredibly loud, and Shen Dong's attempts to speak were repeatedly suppressed.

"What are you old women arguing about? Let Dongwa speak."

Only after Li Shangen stepped in did the scene quiet down.

Shen Dong gave his family a reassuring look before speaking.

"I left the dairy factory the day before yesterday morning, so if there are any problems, it definitely has nothing to do with me. But I also promised Director Yang that I wouldn't ignore any problems, so everyone can rest assured about that."

"What's the situation with the agricultural machinery station?"

"This is how agricultural machinery stations are..."

Shen Dong was still speaking when an arrogant voice suddenly rang out from behind him.

"Hey, isn't this Comrade Shen Dong, the big shot of the commune? What's up?"

Li Tong, dressed in brand-new Dacron fabric and with his hair slicked back, rode over leisurely, his eyes full of provocation.

"Who is this?"

"I don't know, he's probably a good-for-nothing from the commune."

Li Tong parked the car, deliberately walked in front of the crowd, and raised his voice: "I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it. Now you know how powerful I am!"

Then, deliberately crossing his arms and saying smugly, "Aren't you wondering why the agricultural machinery station is suddenly blocking you? Because it angered me."

Li Tong pointed at Shen Dong and sneered, "Do you remember what I said last time? Are you still going to be so tough today?"

"Are you from Station Chief Li's family?" Li Shangen realized.

"That's right, now you know why, and now you know what to do, right?"

"Hmph!" Shen Weiguo took two steps forward. "So what if your father is the station chief? He can't just ignore the people! Let's go find Director Yang; he can definitely resolve this."

"Yes, don't be so arrogant!"

Li Tong pretended to pick his ear: "Looking for Director Yang? Look behind you, the clerk is coming over."

Then everyone remembered that Wang, the commune's cadre, had been here for a while, and they didn't know who had notified him, so they rushed over in a panic.

"Comrade Shen Dong!" Officer Wang shouted at the top of his lungs, "Director Yang wants you to go to the commune immediately. There's a problem at the dairy factory; it might be a problem with the formula. He wants you to resolve it right away!"

"Dongzi, what's the situation at the dairy factory?" Shen Weimin asked anxiously, his voice low.

"Don't worry, Uncle, everything's under control!"

"Hehe, hurry up and let's go, Comrade Shen Dong! I'll follow along and hear what happens to our great man, and see how he takes such a tumble!"

Li Tong watched with schadenfreude.

The scene instantly descended into chaos.

The issues at the agricultural machinery station, the dairy factory, and Li Tong's provocations collided, creating a cacophony that made everyone's ears ring.

Some people spoke up for Shen Dong, some joined Li Tong in making a fuss, and others were eager to ask when the planting could begin. In the pushing and shoving, they almost made the children next to them cry.

Shen Dong frowned, about to speak to stabilize the situation, when he heard a loud shout coming from the village entrance.

"Is Comrade Shen Dong from the Red Flag Production Team here?"

The sound was clear and bright, instantly drowning out all the noise.

Everyone turned their heads to look, and saw a car drive up with two people in uniforms sitting inside.

Li Tong's expression became even more interesting. "Haha, someone else is here. How much trouble have you gotten yourself into?!"

Shen Changping's face turned pale with fright. The person who came was clearly from the government office. He couldn't let anything else happen!

"Hello, comrade, I am Shen Dong!"

Shen Dong waved his hand, his face as still as water, showing no sign of panic.

The car stopped in front of everyone, and the two people got out with smiles on their faces.

"Comrade, I am Li Shangen, the captain of the Hongqi Production Team. What do you need Shen Dong for?" Li Shangen stepped forward and hid Shen Dong behind him.

"Oh, Captain Li, hello. We are from the county agricultural machinery station. I am Huang Maoqiang, the head of the technical section of the agricultural machinery station. We are here to thank Comrade Shen Dong." As he spoke, he took the banner from another person.

The door opened with a "whoosh," revealing several lines of text on a red velvet cloth: "Presented to: Comrade Shen Dong of the Hongqi Production Team, Baotashan Commune, for outstanding contributions to technological innovation." It was signed by the Changlin County Agricultural Machinery Bureau in the winter of 1981.

Under the sunlight, the yellow shimmered and stood out.

The crowd fell silent instantly; the previous arguments, complaints, and provocations vanished without a trace.

Li Tong's arrogant expression froze, his mouth agape, unable to believe his eyes.

Wang, the clerk, was stunned, and almost dropped his briefcase.

"Comrade Shen Dong donated the work manual free of charge this morning, which is of great use to our work. For his ability and enthusiasm, Comrade Shen Dong truly deserves this banner!"

"Is the county agricultural machinery station the same as the commune's agricultural machinery station?" Someone tried to whisper, but everyone was silent, so they heard it immediately.

Li Tong's face flushed red and then turned pale. He felt like a clown, and everyone was looking at him strangely. He wanted to disappear into the ground.

"The county has already recognized Dongwa's talent, so it seems this formula really has nothing to do with him anymore!"

Shen Dong looked at the banner in front of him and then at the admiring looks in the eyes of the villagers around him, and his heart stirred slightly.

He accepted the banner and bowed slightly to Huang Maoqiang: "Thank you for your kindness, leader. This is what I should do."

"Comrade Shen Dong, you're too kind! By the way, we're going to your commune's agricultural machinery station. Do you have time to come with us?" Huang Maoqiang asked, waving another banner in his hand.

Shen Dong laughed. What a coincidence!

"Sure, I'm going to the commune anyway, let's go together!"