[{"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-127":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},890848,1166,"Chapter 127: Shen Que Returns Home","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-127",127,"\u003Cp>Shen Que’s tall figure appeared outside the train station, and the longing to return home after so long made him take a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air in his hometown had its own distinctive smell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough...cough—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell of smoke was overwhelming!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que glanced at an old man beside him, his face full of wrinkles, holding a dry tobacco pipe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded to the old man, who asked with a grin, \"Young man, want a ride on the tricycle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a grown man, how could he have the nerve to sit in a tricycle pulled by an elderly man?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After refusing, Shen Que headed towards the bus stop, while behind him, the old man with the tobacco pipe knocked out the ashes and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A cripple...trying to be tough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s silhouette alternated between tall and short, unnoticeable when standing, but apparent when he walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he expected, he could stand, but he limped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding the bus stop, Shen Que boarded the bus with trepidation, standing tall while holding onto the handrail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would Jiang Cheng think when she saw him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew in his mind that Jiang Cheng was a person with firm goals, and if she didn’t have feelings for him, she wouldn’t have stayed in touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But knowing in his mind was one thing; the anxiety in his heart didn’t lessen at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a mix of emotions, Shen Que arrived at the bus stop closest to home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fear of returning home was perfectly manifested in Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked the few hundred meters quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he reached the alley entrance, he found it difficult to take any steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It being the weekend, the children playing at the gate saw Shen Que, who was unfamiliar to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the kids recognized him as the elder brother of Shen Xing and Shen Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A child from the courtyard dashed inside, shouting, \"Shen Xing, your big brother is back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing, who was helping with the fire, dropped the firewood in his hands as he stood up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child delivering the message pointed towards the gate and shouted, \"Your big brother is back! I saw him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing didn’t care whether it was true or false, he didn’t even have time to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed out immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, when Shen Que heard the child shouting, he started walking towards the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder and the younger brother met exactly at the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing’s eyes soon filled with tears, but he stubbornly held them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que smiled and reached out a hand, ruffling Shen Xing’s hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, don’t recognize your big brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing pouted, pretending to be disdainful, \"And you remembered to come back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did he feel like he was the heartbreaker?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You little rascal, already bad-mouthing your big brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que ruffled his hair a bit harder, making Shen Xing feel the reality of his brother’s return a bit more, holding back his laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing dodged Shen Que’s hand, turned awkwardly, walked a few steps, then looked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong? Don’t recognize home anymore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que understood Shen Xing had grievances, but he didn’t mind as he nodded deliberately, teasing Shen Xing, \"My leg hurts, and this doorstep is too high.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong with your leg?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worried, Shen Xing hurried back, holding Shen Que’s arm with both hands, his eyes filled with concern for Shen Que’s leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing major, just a limp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que said nonchalantly, limping over the threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing couldn’t hold back his tears any longer, they fell to the ground, releasing a small cloud of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brother, the heroic elder brother, was limping!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing held onto Shen Que’s hand tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que deliberately leaned against Shen Xing and asked, \"Feeling sorry for your big brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing sniffed, looked up at Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, will you stay home from now on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que met Shen Xing’s gaze and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, I’ll be home, with the whole family together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first feeling that arose in Shen Xing’s heart was joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively felt something was wrong, but he couldn’t hold it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing, supporting Shen Que as they went inside, whispered, \"It’s good, better than receiving a call about your funeral.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que heard him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because he heard, he felt even more sorry for Shen Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your big brother’s back now, I’ll never leave you alone again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing slapped away Shen Que’s hand, retorting, \"I’m not alone, I have my grandaunt, Yue Yue, and Sister Jiang Cheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mention of Jiang Cheng brought Shen Que back to seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nervousness he had just let go of returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—Sister Jiang Cheng—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen, who had been working with Granny Sun, rushed over in a hurry when she heard the news, just in time to see Shen Xing supporting Shen Que in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandaunt, I’m home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que let go of Shen Xing, and stood up straight himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen came over, her eyes naturally glanced at Shen Que’s leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thousand words condensed into one sentence: It’s good that you’re back, it’s good that you’re back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s return brought many people out of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que is back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s so good! This family needs a pillar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re staying for good now, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to your leg?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que answered them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not leaving, and his leg is lame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s all there is to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving concise answers, Grandma Shen dispersed the crowd, pulling Shen Que into the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que instinctively looked around, not seeing Jiang Cheng’s figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandaunt, isn’t Jiang Cheng here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen, full of concern, suddenly had her gossip senses tingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que asked about Jiang Cheng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was there a connection between them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suspecting, Grandma Shen’s gaze fell on Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you up to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que maintained a serious face, showing no sign of anything unusual, \"What else could I be up to? I mainly want to thank Ms. Jiang Cheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen watched carefully for a while, but nothing seemed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be she was overthinking it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng took Yue Yue to art class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que didn’t ask any more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that he didn’t want to say, but Grandma Shen wasn’t like Director Lian, she knew Jiang Cheng, and they had a good relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to get Jiang Cheng’s consent before he could express his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que and Grandma Shen chatted, while Shen Xing sat listening beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re back for good this time, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not leaving, I’ve retired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good, sooner or later you had to come back for this family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen glanced again at Shen Que’s leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about your leg?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a bit of a limp, nothing else bothersome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen felt heartache, not intending to ask too much, knowing Shen Que must be hurting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, tidy up a bit, I’ll go make dinner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen got up to make dinner, while Shen Xing and Shen Que went into the room that Jiang Cheng used to stay in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing walked ahead, starting to babble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This room was occupied by Sister Jiang Cheng before, now she lives next door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que was secretly pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living next door was better than renting Director Lian’s place, it was closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bedding is all clean, grandaunt washed it a few days ago, Sister Jiang Cheng used it before. If you mind...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que immediately replied, Shen Xing turned his head mischievously, looking at Shen Que, \"If you mind, there’s nothing else available.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother...you seem a bit different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1302,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","1da6fa78f6e01d8d61ae9b01fc3ec1920ff96047592ec123645f6bb842577aa6","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-253","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-126",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]