Reborn as a capitalist's young master in the 1970s, he starts his life by being blocked at the

"This is Chen Jianming, one of the educated youth who went to the countryside with us."

Zhou Ya introduced him and was very happy to see Chen Jianming, but she didn't even glance at the long-haired man once.

The long-haired, artsy man stood to one side, his brows furrowed, his face darkening.

"I didn't expect to meet you here. Please have a seat."

He gestured for the two to sit down, then looked at the long-haired man and asked, "And who is this?"

He always felt there was a gunpowder smell in the air.

The long-haired man tossed his hair arrogantly, a smile playing on his lips. Before Zhou Ya could speak, he said, "Hello, my name is Lin Peng, and I'm Zhou Ya's boyfriend."

After saying that, he reached out to hug Zhou Ya, who was sitting next to him.

"Lin Peng, what nonsense are you talking about? When did I become your girlfriend?"

Zhou Ya slapped away the hand that was reaching out to her and turned to explain, "Don't listen to his nonsense, we're just ordinary classmates!"

Chen Jianming nodded without saying anything.

No wonder he always felt that the long-haired, flamboyant man's eyes were a bit strange; it turned out he was treating him as a potential enemy!

Sure enough, Lin Peng's face darkened even more, and the hostility in his eyes intensified.

"Let's grab something to eat. This restaurant has pretty good food."

He greeted the two of them, too lazy to pay them any attention.

He'd seen plenty of petty, self-important men like that.

Zhou Ya looked at him and asked with a smile, "Jianming, when did you get back? Have you found a job yet? Is Sister Jiang Yue back?"

Ever since she found out that it was Chen Jianming who saved her, she had wanted to thank him in person, but she had never found the opportunity.

Chen Jianming ate his food and replied casually, "I just got back in the last couple of days. I haven't found a job yet, so she probably hasn't come back yet."

Before returning, she entrusted Zhao Erhu with the task. Tian Jiangyue should have no problem returning to the city, but it was hard to say exactly when.

Seeing that the two were so engrossed in their conversation that they had completely ignored him, Lin Peng snorted coldly and said disdainfully, "Hmph, they don't even have a job, yet they dare to come to such a nice restaurant to eat and drink extravagantly, ordering sea cucumber and abalone. Typical capitalist behavior, they never learn their lesson!"

Chen Jianming glanced at Lin Peng. This bastard is just looking for trouble!

Zhou Ya's expression immediately changed, and she scolded, "Lin Peng, what nonsense are you talking about? Jianming is my friend, watch your mouth!"

Lin Peng leaned back in his chair, a disdainful expression on his face: "Sorry, that's just how I am. I'm straightforward and can't tolerate any nonsense. A capitalist's son like him, who goes back to the city to eat and drink extravagantly, who knows who he bribed to get back!"

Chen Jianming narrowed his eyes slightly. This grandson has been provoking him again and again. Does he really think he has no temper?

He raised his voice and asked, "Really? So you mean the leader who sent me back to the city was negligent and suspected of accepting bribes?"

The surrounding diners were drawn to their table, their eyes frequently glancing at them.

Upon hearing this, Lin Peng's face turned pale instantly.

You can't just say that carelessly. If there really is a corrupt leader, he can't afford to offend him. If you dare to report him, you'll definitely suffer the consequences.

If there were no corruption involved, his words would be a deliberate attempt to smear and slander him, and if people found out, he would be in serious trouble.

These days, deliberately smearing state officials is a serious crime.

"What nonsense are you talking about? When did I say that? Don't make false accusations."

"I'm making baseless accusations? Didn't you just say I bribed a leader to get back to the city?"

"That was..."

Lin Peng's face flushed red and then turned pale, and he stammered for a long time without being able to say anything.

"Everyone heard that, right? This kid questioned our leader's decision, and his attitude is seriously problematic. He's deliberately trying to sow discord between our Party and the people; I wonder what his intentions are!"

Chen Jianming spoke very loudly, immediately accusing him: "If you've got the guts, come with me to the police station right now. I'll make you identify which leader accepted my bribe. If not, hmph, for slandering state officials and questioning state policies like this, I seriously suspect you're a spy. Get ready to be shot!"

"This kid looks respectable, how did he turn out to be this kind of person?"

"Pah! I could tell he was no good the moment he walked into the restaurant. A grown man with such long hair, what's he trying to do, pretending to be an artist!"

"He's like a street thug! How dare he try to sow discord between the Party and the people? What a despicable character! Send him to the police station!"

The surrounding guests were startled and started pointing and whispering about Lin Peng.

Not far away, a woman dressed in a black, tight-fitting Zhongshan suit, wearing two large earrings, and dressed very neatly kept glancing over.

"No, no, that's not what I meant..."

Lin Peng's face turned deathly pale. He slumped in his chair, his legs weak. He waved his hands, trying to explain to the people around him, but he couldn't make any sense of it at all.

Zhou Ya glanced at Lin Peng with disdain. No matter what, he had come with her, so she couldn't just sit idly by.

She said awkwardly, "Jianming, I apologize to you. Please don't take it to heart. That's not what he meant. Please forgive him this time."

"Tell him to get lost and stop getting in my eyes and ruining my mood!" Chen Jianming said coldly.

He kindly invited them to sit down and eat, but this bastard dared to insult them. Naturally, he wouldn't tolerate it.

"you..."

Lin Peng held up a finger, trembling with anger.

"What? You're not convinced? If you're a man, then be tough and come with me to the police station!" Chen Jianming raised an eyebrow.

Upon hearing this, Lin Peng immediately softened. He didn't dare to actually go to the police station. He glared fiercely at them, then turned and slunk away from the restaurant.

"Fine, this kind of person just ruins the mood. Good riddance!"

"He's not even a proper man, spewing filth and has absolutely no manners!"

"This young man is right; he might really be a spy, deliberately stirring up internal conflicts among the people!"

A cheer erupted in the restaurant, and several men at the next table raised their glasses in a gesture of approval.

Zhou Ya looked embarrassed; she had been very happy to see Chen Jianming.

I never expected it to turn out like this. I've cursed Lin Peng a thousand times in my heart.

She apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, Jianming, I never imagined Lin Peng was this kind of person."

Chen Jianming waved his hand magnanimously: "This has nothing to do with you, it's no big deal!"

"I'll treat you to a meal when I have the chance, and make it up to you in person."

Zhou Ya left after saying a few words.

After what happened today, she has no intention of ever paying attention to that good-for-nothing Lin Peng again.

Chen Jianming didn't take the matter to heart and continued to enjoy the delicious food on the table.

A mere show-off can't affect his mood.

While he was engrossed in his meal, the woman in the black suit approached, carrying two plates of food. Smiling, she said, "Handsome, what's your name? Aren't you bored eating alone? Want to share a table?"

"Sharing a table? What, are you captivated by my charm?" Chen Jianming raised an eyebrow.

The woman in front of me was quite pretty, with light makeup on her face, and she looked very capable.