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

He recalled a casual remark he made to Zhang Lu during the day, only to find that the other party had taken it seriously, leaving him feeling quite helpless.

"Sister Zhang, I've always respected you, please don't make jokes like that."

Seeing that she had been rejected, Zhang Lu smiled awkwardly and slapped him lightly: "Hey, what are you saying? What are you thinking? Your sister-in-law has something important to discuss with you. But speaking of which, you've built quite a physique."

Chen Jianming subconsciously took a few steps back, finding it hard to bear the other person's behavior.

To be honest, Mrs. Zhang is quite good-looking, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and her features are quite beautiful, especially her eyes, which are particularly captivating.

But since they all lived in the same courtyard, he didn't want to make a mistake over something like this.

Having just returned to the city, it wouldn't be worth it if someone had a handle against me because of my conduct.

"Sis, just tell me what's wrong."

Zhang Lu sighed deeply: "Sigh, it's all because of my husband. He's useless at everything and has no ambition whatsoever. I haven't had a single good day with him."

Her eyes reddened as she spoke, and she gritted her teeth: "Let me be frank, Xiao Chen, I want to ask if you have any connections that could help me find a job. I saw someone deliver special-supply pork to you a few days ago, and everyone in the neighborhood says you have connections."

Chen Jianming was taken aback, feeling both amused and exasperated. It turned out that all he had done was look for a job.

"You're looking for a job? Brother Liu is a carpenter, he has a skill, you should be in high demand!"

"It's either for me, or for your Brother Liu."

Zhang Lu waved his hand: "Don't even mention his skills. They're like a shiny donkey dung ball on the outside, but they're actually quite embarrassing to talk about. He didn't make much money, and he was exhausted. He's nothing special."

He looked troubled: "But, Sister Zhang, I'm currently just sitting at home doing nothing."

Now he finally understood why Zhang Lu kept sticking to him.

When the educated youth returned to the city, all the good jobs in the city had already been taken, and what was left were all manual labor jobs with little pay.

These days are tough!

"Xiao Chen, I heard from the old folks in the courtyard that your family used to have quite a lot of business. Could you please help your brother Liu for my sake? I'm begging you, I'll do whatever you want."

After Zhang Lu finished speaking, she actually pulled one of his hands and placed it on her chest.

Feeling the warmth from her palm, he was startled. This woman was incredibly bold!

If someone were to walk in right now, he wouldn't be able to explain himself even if he had a mouth all over his body.

He quickly withdrew his hand: "Sister Zhang, it's not that I don't want to help you, but I don't have any other options right now. The factory is still under my third uncle's name. Now that the educated youth are returning to the city, they're fighting tooth and nail for jobs. In a few years, it will probably be even harder to find one."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lu's eyes dimmed.

She was also aware that what the other party said was true.

It's really hard to find a job these days.

However, she quickly raised her head again, grabbed Chen Jianming's arm once more, her eyes blazing with fury, and said urgently, "Little Chen, if you can't help your Brother Liu, you can help your sister-in-law, even just ten minutes, or even five minutes..."

Chen Jianming abruptly pulled his hand away and took several steps back: "Sister, don't do this. Why are we bringing this up again? Didn't I tell you? I'm not that kind of person."

"Then...you should rest first. I'll go now and talk to you later."

After being rejected repeatedly, Zhang Lu was a little embarrassed. She gave him a resentful look and left in a hurry.

"What's going on here?"

Chen Jianming finally breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Zhang Lu walk away.

This woman is too bold! She's practically begging to be offered to someone!

"Looks like I still need to keep a low profile. I've been too ostentatious with all that lavish food these past few days, which is why the young wives in the neighborhood have their eyes on me."

If you get entangled with them, who knows what kind of blackmail they might do, and finding a job will probably be secondary.

He glanced back at the space and fed the gazelles and the other beasts.

As soon as he left the space, he heard the sound of drinking games coming from the courtyard.

He opened the door and saw that a table had been set up in the front yard at some point, and several men were sitting at the table drinking.

Zhang Lu's husband, Liu the carpenter, sat at the table, his tongue slurred from drinking.

"Where did you go?"

Carpenter Liu glared at Zhang Lu, and seeing his wife blushing, a surge of anger welled up inside him.

His health has been deteriorating over the years, and he's not only moving faster but also earning less money, which has greatly displeased Zhang Lu, who is always picking fights with him.

Seeing his wife go out and find someone else, he didn't feel comfortable asking her in front of so many people.

"It's none of your business where I go. Just keep drinking. All you ever do is drink yourself to death."

Zhang Lu glared at him, then turned and went back to his room.

Carpenter Liu immediately lost his temper and could only lower his head and drink one cup of wine after another in silence.

"Brother Liu, with your wife's attitude, is it because you haven't paid your due taxes enough?" a skinny man with small eyes teased from the side.

"What did you say? If you keep babbling, believe me, I'll punch you!"

Carpenter Liu was already irritable, and when someone provoked him, he immediately became angry.

The skinny man with small eyes had also drunk quite a bit and was a little tipsy. He slammed his hand on the table and yelled, "Carpenter Liu, who do you think you are? Do you think I'm afraid of a coward like you? Your wife is telling everyone you're no good. I bet you're the only one in the yard who doesn't know that!"

Chen Jianming held a duck leg in his hand, munching on it while leaning over the door, watching the events unfold in the yard with great interest, clearly enjoying the spectacle.

"Damn it, I think you're asking for it!"

Carpenter Liu picked up a wine bottle and stood up abruptly.

The skinny guy with small eyes not only didn't dodge, but also arrogantly stuck his head out: "Come on, come on, throw it here? If you don't throw it, I'll look down on you. I'm just worried about not being able to find a place to eat! If you touch me, I'll eat at your house for the rest of my life."

Carpenter Liu was so angry that his face turned red. He smashed the wine bottle in his hand on the ground, but in the end he didn't do anything. He stormed back into the house.

"Tch! A coward is a coward. No wonder he can't even keep his own wife." The skinny man with small eyes curled his lip in disdain.

"Alright, that's enough. We're all neighbors," someone nearby advised.

"They didn't fight. How boring. This carpenter Liu is quite patient."

Chen Jianming spat out duck bones, stretched, and went back to his bedroom.

During this period of practicing various martial arts, he felt that his hearing had improved a lot, and he could hear noises from hundreds of meters away.

On the other side, Liu the carpenter returned home reeking of alcohol and saw his wife sitting in front of the mirror applying red lipstick.

Remembering what the skinny guy with small eyes said, I was instantly furious.

"What are you doing doing this so late at night?"

"I can do whatever I want, it's none of your business. Don't take it out on me just because I had a few drinks outside. If you're so capable, go outside and take it out on me."

Zhang Lu sat in front of the mirror without even turning his head.

"Let me tell you, I'm furious right now!"

"Get angry easily? What can you do besides spitting all over my face?"

Upon hearing this, Liu the carpenter became even angrier. He stepped forward, scooped Zhang Lu up in his arms, and carried her into the bedroom.

After a few rustling sounds, Sister Zhang shoved Liu the carpenter, who was lying on top of her like a dead pig, away: "Useless piece of trash! I thought you were so capable, but I still have to do it myself."