[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio":3,"chapter-rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-113":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},890828,1166,"Chapter 113: Home at Last","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-113",113,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was not paying attention to Principal Wang’s expression; she was looking down at a note.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the note it said: Dumplings when boarding, noodles when alighting, sending you off, safe travels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signed, Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled, folded the note, and put it in her pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Add another 0.1 points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Cheng looked up, she saw Principal Wang staring at the dumplings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to eat, just take one, why just watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for false courtesy between us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Cheng spoke, she handed Principal Wang a dumpling and said with a smile: \"Eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principal Wang took a big bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dumpling was juicy and filled with meat, so delicious it could make one swallow their tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Principal Wang ate it without any flavor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a lot of meat, this kid really spent a lot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Jiang Cheng knew, she’d cheekily respond: \"Then you didn’t see the gold bars!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating a few dumplings, Jiang Cheng drank some water and took out a newspaper to read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, Jiang Cheng excused herself to go to the restroom, freeing up her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked through several carriages to check on her fellow night school classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, everyone looked after each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine hours later, at 5:30 pm, the train finally arrived in S City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the train announce the station name, Jiang Cheng felt a strong urge to return home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before the train stopped, people were already lining up at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold onto your luggage, don’t leave anything behind! Check and recheck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the conductor walked by, he squeezed past to remind everyone in the carriage to take their belongings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng truly struggled to squeeze out of the train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no choice but to squeeze; the people boarding don’t wait for you to get off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the night school counted the numbers, everyone walked out of the train station together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few elementary students were escorted back by students from the same factory, and everyone parted ways outside the train station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After many had left, Jiang Cheng was also ready to carry her luggage home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng suddenly turned around, her bright smile no longer hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Xing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Chunxiang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sun Aiguo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing and the others ran over to surround her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis, my elder brother sent a telegram saying you were coming back today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, you’re finally back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Jiang Cheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of the three spoke to Jiang Cheng, and she responded to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them walked to the place where Li Chunxiang and Sun Aiguo parked their bikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Li Chunxiang’s eyes filled with hidden excitement, Jiang Cheng pretended to be puzzled and asked: \"Who bought the bike?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang raised her hand high, as proud as if she were giving a report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, I’ve been transferred to the office!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my! You’re so amazing! You’ve only been regularized for over a month, how are you so capable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With emotional support given appropriately, Jiang Cheng looked at Li Chunxiang’s radiant smile and sincerely said: \"You’ve been working diligently, never giving up on learning, you deserve it, Comrade Li Chunxiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A proud Li Chunxiang listened to Jiang Cheng’s praise, feeling sheepishly like a child receiving recognition from an idol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Li Chunxiang responded, the four returned to a relaxed and joyful atmosphere and were ready to head back to the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang rode the bike with Jiang Cheng, Sun Aiguo brought Shen Xing and carried the luggage as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Jiang Cheng found out Shen Yue had gone to art class, so she didn’t come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, seeing the familiar streets, Jiang Cheng felt increasingly at peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When her seat was finally becoming unbearable, they arrived at the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng jumped off the bike first and discreetly rubbed her backside, leading the way into the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandma Shen! I’m back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen, who had been waiting at home, put down whatever she was holding at the sound of Jiang Cheng’s voice, unsure whether to put it down or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, she came out with a rib in hand when she saw Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve gotten thinner!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not eating well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, I’m making your favorite ribs, I bought several pieces, and prepared noodles for you too...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng listened to Grandma Shen’s babbling with a smile, not minding it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until Grandma Shen smelled something burnt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no, my pot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen frantically ran back; the scorched scallions were unusable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, your bag!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Aiguo and Li Chunxiang brought Jiang Cheng’s luggage inside and then went home without disturbing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng shouted a thank you, she opened her luggage and began taking out gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing’s stationery, books, and a ship model purchased from a foreign exchange store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing stared at the ship, looking at it over and over, too fond of it to touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis, this is expensive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Expensive or not isn’t important; it’s whether you like it or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing fretted over the money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Xing, it’s bought and can’t be returned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing looked up at the model and said, \"Sis, I really like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good, it wasn’t bought in vain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng then took out the shoes, scarf, and clothes she got for Grandma Shen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen muttered about wasting money, but mentally planned to supplement Jiang Cheng from her savings tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked at Grandma Shen and said: \"That’s not wasting money at all! I’m telling you, when you wear your new clothes and shoes for a walk tomorrow, it’ll make a bunch of people envious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen couldn’t help but smile, feeling it might be quite satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Jiang Cheng took out the gift for Shen Yue and then the gifts that Shen Que prepared for the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With some items left in the bag, Jiang Cheng informed Grandma Shen and then carried the stuff to the Sun family and Li family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Cheng was escorted out by Granny Sun, she was spotted by Mrs. Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jealous, Mrs. Lin sarcastically said: \"Really ungrateful! My family raised you for three years, and haven’t seen you send a single thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... Is the Lin Family going under, barely making ends meet? First time seeing someone covet others’ things and have the nerve to say it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stopped holding back and retorted, with Granny Sun precisely assisting: \"No face, want a face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Mrs. Lin, provoked, didn’t back down. Instead, she stared at Jiang Cheng with renewed vigor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, what are you! I’m coveting your things, I spit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What background does my son-in-law’s family have, do I need to covet your stuff? My daughter returns and respects me every day, my son is about to become a director, I’m coveting you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just can’t stand someone being a white-eyed wolf; our Lin Family really fed a dog’s conscience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Lin cursed quite filthily, yet Jiang Cheng wasn’t angry and instead extracted useful information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lin Family is showing off relying on the Yang Family, and Lin Chengyuan is about to get promoted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s already September, with only a few days until October.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The special era is about to end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yang Family cannot escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan’s promotion seems unlikely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it doesn’t involve the Lin Family, Jiang Cheng won’t let Lin Chengyuan get promoted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, her thoughts turned, looked at Mrs. Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bullying others by relying on their power is something your Lin Family has mastered to an art; this arrogant biting appearance is truly a natural performance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t keep bringing up the past all the time; if you truly count it, your Lin Family is the new-age Huang Shiren. Are you sure you want me to expose you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My diary of hardships and suffering is still kept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1316,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","dc2f1eaf28fbc0aecde6fece6923a3231fe0bac3d7f6a1215dc368cad4bfd1d1","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-114","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-112",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]