[{"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-138":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},890867,1166,"Chapter 138: Becoming the Factory Director","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-138",138,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had a lively chat for over forty minutes with her old friend and confidant, Grandma Shen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Shen Xing came knocking, did the two reluctantly come out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the five of them were seated in a circle, Shen Que openly served Jiang Cheng some food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No scallions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crispy green pepper potato slices were in Jiang Cheng’s bowl, and she openly looked at Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like eating it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their open interaction left Shen Xing and Shen Yue dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing, whose head was full of knowledge, was a step behind Shen Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue’s mouth was wide open, and her large eyes stared at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, did you and big brother go on a blind date?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Shen Yue’s understanding, going on a blind date was almost like being family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Jiang Cheng could respond, Shen Xing was genuinely shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the shock came joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Jiang Cheng and big brother together, now they really would be family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing looked at Shen Que, and Shen Yue looked at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Ms. Jiang Cheng and I are officially dating with the intention of marriage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng tilted her head?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the intent of marriage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t recall saying that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when she met Shen Que’s gaze, which looked like a little puppy afraid of being abandoned, Jiang Cheng got nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Shen Que, she felt like a scumbag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, having a relationship without the intention of marriage is just fooling around, so we’re seriously dating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng said this, she saw the ice melt away in Shen Que’s pupils, replaced by the vibrant energy of spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their affirmations made Shen Xing and Shen Yue so happy they jumped around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few minutes of joy, they finally sat down to eat at Grandma Shen’s invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, Shen Que generously handed gifts to Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng straightforwardly accepted them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really like it, especially this radio.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was so fond of the radio that she couldn’t put it down, and Shen Que pointedly said, \"The first thing I bought was the radio.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a smile, while Shen Xing and Shen Yue stood by with silly grins, wishing the two could get married on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Jiang Cheng shared some snacks with Shen Xing and Shen Yue, keeping only a little to take back with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning, the study group resumed, translation continued, reading and learning went on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same for Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being caught up in romance didn’t stop him from making progress in his studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, before bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three groups of people visited Shen Que’s room one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing came first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, if you’re not good to Sister Jiang Cheng, I’m prepared to exercise my rights as the second son of the Shen Family to expel you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que wanted to laugh but still seriously replied, \"That day will never come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing left temporarily satisfied, and then Shen Yue came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother! If you and Sister Jiang Cheng ever fight, I’ll definitely take her side!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I support you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue left too, and Shen Que simply didn’t close the door, waiting for Grandma Shen to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sure enough, Grandma Shen came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had just stepped a foot in the door when she pulled it back out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, I don’t need to remind you of anything with that silly look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que chuckled helplessly, did he really look so silly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Grandma Shen made breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was the day Shen Que was appointed director of the machinery factory, so Grandma Shen made a lavish breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost as important as breakfast on a child’s exam day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, Grandma Shen handed Shen Que his briefcase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got everything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Auntie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, there’s a crease here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen wanted to bend down to smooth out the crease on Shen Que’s pants, but Shen Que stopped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Auntie, I’ve got everything sorted out, don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, off you go then, don’t be late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que picked up his briefcase, pushing his bicycle as he left with Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them from behind while outside getting water, Lin’s mother couldn’t help but comment, \"Oh my, don’t they know to avoid gossip between men and women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the door, Grandma Shen’s anxiety instantly turned into fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Lin Family, why are you always peeping at our place!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your own son messing around is your family tradition! Our Shen Family and Jiang Cheng aren’t like that, we have dignity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I introduced Shen Que and Jiang Cheng, they’re in a proper relationship now, so what? Can you control everything including whether people date or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen’s words dropped a gossip bomb in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and Shen Que are dating?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people in the courtyard exchanged glances, whispering among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was a catch, they didn’t know exactly how much she earned, but it was surely a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Single, no burdens, earning a lot—such a big fish snagged by Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin’s mother shared the same thought as the rest in the courtyard after hearing Grandma Shen’s words and eagerly spat out sarcastic comments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see why you’re so good to Jiang Cheng, waiting just for this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que’s a jobless cripple, your Shen Family has quite the audacity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t it just because of Jiang Cheng’s earnings? Pretending to dote on her, ha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen snorted, unconcerned outwardly but confident internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que was about to be appointed director!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he returned, that would blind their eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Disgusted people see everything as disgusting, I can’t be bothered with you, take a look yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen turned and returned inside, slamming the door shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin’s mother felt she had rendered Grandma Shen speechless, and continued her ranting outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng and Shen Que arrived together at the machinery factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked at Shen Que and asked, \"Nervous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not nervous about work, but the nervousness about you has lessened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it put a bit of his heart at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que didn’t say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng gave a slight smile, \"Do your best, maybe we can leave work together later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que smiled, thinking of leaving work together made him a little excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng went in ahead, and Shen Que, holding his confirmation papers, went directly to Director Sun’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At ten in the morning, Jiang Cheng, immersed in translation, was called away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new director was set to speak in the auditorium, and everyone who could attend was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auditorium was bustling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stood in the furthest corner, beside her was the purposely approached Li Chunxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Director Sun took the stage to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Director Sun’s usual speeches, he made an inviting gesture to the right of the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s welcome the director of S City’s First Machinery Factory, Mr. Shen Que, to the stage for a speech.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gaze of the crowd, Shen Que’s tall figure walked onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t hide his limp because it was his honor and badge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With determined steps and a strong presence, his demeanor overshadowed his physical condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello everyone, I am Shen Que.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que began his speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the audience, with Jiang Cheng’s help, Li Chunxiang managed to close her mouth, unable to snap out of her shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equally shocked was Lin Chengyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did his candidate not get elected, but who can tell him why it was Shen Que??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, he had told Shen Que there were no openings in the security department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, did Shen Que look at him as if he were a clown?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan’s mind buzzed, and he didn’t hear a word of what Shen Que was saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a round of applause echoed, and Shen Que left the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the new director taking over, would his own position still stand?\u003C\u002Fp>",1326,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","a826756badff29787190ac5e9a773a952bd9c82f4bf5b969104cd623ac847bdd","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-139","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-256",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]