[{"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-134":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},890860,1166,"Chapter 134: Reporting False Charges","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-134",134,"\u003Cp>Shen Que immediately brought over the swill bucket and handed it to Jiang Cheng first thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng calmly took it and said thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In preparation to splash the swill, Lin’s father and Lin’s old lady waited forever for support that never came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They thought having two elders speak up would gain some sympathy from the courtyard, to morally coerce Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet they waited in vain, as not a single person stood up to speak for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lin Family completely forgot about the orders of headwear and cloth dolls Jiang Cheng brought for the whole Fourth-Fifth Alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though \"show me the money\" sounds crude, Jiang Cheng truly benefits everyone, so who would want to offend her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the Lin Family climbed up to the Yang Family, the Yang Family doesn’t pay them money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, fine, fine! Ungrateful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin’s father helped Lin’s old lady and retreated in a panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng cut in, \"Crazy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me back the bucket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que took back the swill bucket, and Grandma Shen seized the moment to say, \"Come over for dinner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Jiang Cheng cast the Lin Family out of her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lin Family’s motives weren’t hard to guess, especially after Director Lu analyzed the situation at the machinery factory for her today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu was afraid she’d impulsively wade in and cause trouble for herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the candidate Lin Chengyuan supported wasn’t the same as the one who sought Director Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had never thought about getting involved in the affairs of the machinery factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dinner was handmade noodles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng liked it so much she had an extra bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandma Shen, your cooking skills have improved!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen blandly accepted the compliment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t make it; Shen Que did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked at Shen Que, who was holding his bowl, a serious expression lightly tempered by a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you like it, I can make it again next time. I learned from our mess hall leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like it, especially the chewiness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s straightforward praise made Shen Que grunt in agreement, his head down, eating the noodles, not lifting his head for quite some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue, unclear about what was happening, looked at her own bowl and then at Shen Que’s bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that her brother’s bowl was bigger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing was also a bit puzzled, always feeling that her brother acted a bit abnormal in front of Sister Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for how he was abnormal, Shen Xing didn’t know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was completely outside his realm of knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Grandma Shen’s watchful eye, everyone else seemed drunk, but she alone remained sober.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, Shen Xing went to wash the bowls, and Jiang Cheng returned next door to study with her study group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight’s midnight snack was small dumpling soup, fresh and tasty, warming her whole body once eaten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything proceeded as usual: the usual routine, the usual plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Shen Que went to take Shen Xing and Shen Yue to school, while Jiang Cheng left the big courtyard and went straight to the food factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway there, Jiang Cheng was stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person stopping her was Lin Chengyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Lin Chengyuan wore small leather shoes and slicked his hair with oil until it was shiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking himself dashing, he leaned against the wall with one foot, spreading his arms when he saw Jiang Cheng approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t even clearly see who it was. She stopped just in time and felt a bit regretful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She should’ve just bumped into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Chengyuan, a good dog doesn’t block the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan was not angry, pretending to be poised as he looked at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, I’ve never asked you for anything, can you help me just this once?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan spoke deeply, his eyes fixed on Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Jiang Cheng finally understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan was trying to use what he thought was a handsome man trick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft! Disgusting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One word, \"get lost\", summed up all of Jiang Cheng’s responses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan looked hurt as he asked, \"Can you really bear to see me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop, stop, stop! I can more than bear it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I see someone beating you up, I’d be the one handing them a stick! Lin Chengyuan, stop performing this act in front of me, I’m too aware of your intentions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t go to the machinery factory with you, and certainly won’t help at the machinery factory because of you, give up on that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Block me again, and I’ll shout ’pervert’!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan’s expression finally changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng knew what he was after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you know—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que rode up on his bicycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que, Lin Chengyuan was cursing you here! It was so foul-mouthed, I can’t even repeat it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng blatantly made a false report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew it was false, Lin Chengyuan knew it was false, and Shen Que also knew it was false.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que immediately got the hint and got off his bike, walking toward Lin Chengyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You punk, I haven’t even settled the last time you spread rumors about my death... and now you’re cursing me out here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I didn’t! She’s lying—- mm-mm-mm-mm-mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan got his neck grabbed by Shen Que and was dragged into an alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, Shen Que came out and winked at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng caught the hint and smiled, riding her bike and moving on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que laughed brightly at the alley entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que... you’re too ruthless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan limped out of the alley without a scratch on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a thorough check revealed no external injuries, a testament to Shen Que’s skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s smile vanished instantly as he looked at Lin Chengyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ruthless? You should be grateful we’re not enemies on the battlefield, otherwise... hmm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single hum from Shen Que was enough to scare Lin Chengyuan into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew just how ruthless Shen Que could be. Anyone called King Shen was no simple person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que couldn’t be bothered with Lin Chengyuan, took a few steps to push his bike, and soon rode away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only had Lin Chengyuan failed to call Jiang Cheng over, but he’d also been openly beaten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could do nothing but limp towards the machinery factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Jiang Cheng hummed a little tune as she arrived at the food factory, happily engrossed in her work for the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For five days straight, Jiang Cheng would arrive in the morning and return at night, working on time at the food factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no interest whatsoever in what happened at the machinery factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was her last day at the food factory, and just as she was about to finish her work, Director Sun from the machinery factory personally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had a good relationship with Director Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She came out to meet Director Sun, only to unexpectedly see a familiar face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Ms. Jiang Cheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, Shen Que didn’t get tongue-tied in front of Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing between them, Director Sun glanced back and forth from Jiang Cheng to Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two know each other?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que nodded and said, \"Jiang Cheng is my neighbor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Sun seemed momentarily dazed, then applauded, saying, \"Good, good, that’s even better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, the reason I came to find you today is to invite you to the machinery factory to translate the new equipment production line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve hired other translators, but their translations just aren’t right, the practical operation is too far off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng understood what Director Sun meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A regular translator can handle general translation tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But translating the machinery factory’s production line involves a lot of technical knowledge, which is hard to translate clearly without some foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s been learning and translating at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng agreed directly, \"Sure, the translation at the food factory is just finished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Sun was even more delighted to hear this and pointed at Shen Que, \"Great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second reason I came is to introduce you to Shen Que, since I’m about to leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng immediately caught the key point, looking at Shen Que and asked, \"Are you the new director of the machinery factory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1398,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","67286b7ab317923e3ed2fa7981b6c2017cc9a38df106cf59ea31aa3726bb0e5f","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-135","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-158",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]