[{"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-129":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},890852,1166,"Chapter 129: Does He Like You?","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-129",129,"\u003Cp>\"Learned it from you guys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Shen Que took back his chopsticks and lowered his head to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng gave a faint smile and said, \"Thanks, everyone eat your own, I won’t be polite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen withdrew her suspicious gaze and looked at Jiang Cheng, saying, \"That’s right! No need to be polite, you’re just like my granddaughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Grandma Shen spoke, everyone became a bit more at ease while eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the meal, Shen Que didn’t say anything else, but his keen observation noticed that Jiang Cheng didn’t like scallions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for other tastes, the variety of dishes was too limited to tell for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, Shen Que went to wash the dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing and Shen Yue exchanged a glance: Is big brother being a bit too diligent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing pondered more deeply, could the rumors outside possibly be true?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big brother became lame, came back from the military with no job, so he eagerly does chores, trying to prove he’s still useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about this made Shen Xing both angry and sad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angry at those who spread false rumors!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, he and Yue Yue would love their big brother just the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he felt sad that big brother didn’t have a job, not because of money, but imagining how hard it must be for someone so capable not to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Shen Xing was thinking a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held onto Shen Yue, not letting her rush to do work, letting big brother do it if he wanted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue didn’t understand why, but she listened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que had no idea his active nature was being misunderstood by a few people like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really hadn’t thought that much about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The work was something he could do and had the time for, so he just did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the idea that men shouldn’t do such work, Shen Que didn’t have that concept in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there was another, deeper reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que wanted Jiang Cheng to see that he was capable of doing a lot of things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rushing to finish washing the dishes, Shen Que grabbed the swill bucket to dispose of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he headed out, Lin Chengyuan came back pushing his bicycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan, reeking of alcohol and looking flushed, was humming an unknown tune as he came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Lin Chengyuan wasn’t sure when he saw the taller figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que glanced at Lin Chengyuan, his eyebrow slightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he been drinking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today wasn’t a good day for a brawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan bullying Shen Xing and Shen Yue, spreading rumors about his death, Shen Que remembered it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving Lin Chengyuan a proper beating was something Shen Que had to do, but right now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better leave it for tomorrow, he wasn’t about to bully a drunkard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que withdrew his gaze and walked past Lin Chengyuan, ignoring him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan, his head not quite clear, stared at Shen Que, and when he noticed Shen Que’s slight limp, sobered up halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que was crippled?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan felt a rush of secret gratification, overwhelming him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emboldened by the alcohol, he grabbed Shen Que’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m talking to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, Lin Chengyuan was flipped 360 degrees and lay flat on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que calmly retracted his arm and looked down at Lin Chengyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drink cat piss and forget your last name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See me crippled and think you’re man enough now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Chengyuan, want me to help you remember how I beat you 800 times with one hand, without breaking a sweat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s icy words sobered Lin Chengyuan completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hidden terror he had of Shen Que washed over him all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was more than human!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was frighteningly strong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Chengyuan’s cowardly look, Shen Que sneered: \"You haven’t changed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan clawed the ground in humiliation, waves of disgrace washing over him, masked by fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear that Shen Que would say something harmful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chengyuan—what happened! How did you fall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Dan had just returned from work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rushed over to help Lin Chengyuan up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that she saw Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que? You’re back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s cold eyes swept over the two, uninterested as he left with the swill bucket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Dan muttered discontentedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s so impressive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Dan withdrew her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was afraid of Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an aura that warded people off and a tongue that could cut someone to tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had seen Shen Que make a woman sob uncontrollably by speaking to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since then, no woman dared flirt with Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including He Dan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Dan, smelling the alcohol on Lin Chengyuan, said with concern, \"Drinking again, feeling uncomfortable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, uncomfortable, how else could you fall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Dan showered him with concern, while Lin Chengyuan hid the fact that Shen Que had sent him tumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two headed back to the Lin family, showcasing their affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng emerged from a corner, her smile unrestrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had long wanted to take down Lin the scumbag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng left the courtyard, waiting along Shen Que’s return path from dumping the swill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que immediately noticed Jiang Cheng, quickening his pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, what’s up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng teased, \"Do I make you this nervous every time you see me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que opened his mouth, hesitated for a moment, and gave an awkward smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t help it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Shen Que sneaked a glance at Jiang Cheng, seeing no sign of dislike, he grew slightly bolder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something on your mind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded, quickly getting to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two things. First, don’t tell Grandma Shen and the others about our uncertain relationship, it may not even materialize—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it, what’s the second thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que interrupted Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pettily didn’t want to hear \"uncertain\" from Jiang Cheng’s mouth, even hypothetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, unbothered, continued with a smile: \"Second, take the gold bars back, I can’t accept them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Shen Que’s brain immediately responded: \"Have you hidden them well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect, I have no place to put them if I take them back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Shen family isn’t very secure, once I find a good hiding place, will you return them to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng considered, finding the reasoning sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t comfortable with so many gold bars at home either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current place, a single kick could break in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ll hold onto them for you, make sure to find a spot quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que agreed with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, the two were silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng checked the time and said, \"I’ll head back first, you wait a bit, got it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que nodded, appearing somewhat obedient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng shook her head, thinking it must be an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two returned one after the other, attracting no attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the evening, Shen Yue and Shen Xing brought their homework to Jiang Cheng’s room, followed by Li Chunxiang and Sun Aiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, they all dispersed, and Grandma Shen came over next door with some melon seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the evening, Shen Que sat at home, watching as people repeatedly visited Jiang Cheng’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only watch longingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next door, Grandma Shen was having a heartfelt conversation with Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, be honest, does Shen Que like you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, midway through drinking water, widened her eyes and set down the cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandma Shen, how did you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Grandma Shen understood immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng... Shen Que has become crippled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1270,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","3db8e17080d0aaaefb6e99a9948f815eaeb61acf13b451dbfc30dee1a849ba9d","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-130","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-156",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]