[{"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-145":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},890879,1166,"Chapter 145: Gossiping Glances","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-145",145,"\u003Cp>Shen Que finished the drink in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jiang Cheng was still holding the bowl, not finished?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que felt a jolt in his heart, he seemed to have misunderstood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng held back a laugh and pointed to the bowl of potato Flying Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, I’ll serve you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue intercepted halfway, took Jiang Cheng’s bowl, and scooped several spoonfuls of soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, this tastes great with rice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue eagerly put down the bowl, completely ignoring her big brother’s look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn’t try, but doesn’t allow others to try either!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Yue Yue says it’s good, it must be good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng gave Shen Que a helpless look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opportunity was there, but unfortunately, someone didn’t seize it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Shen Que could express his speechlessness, a rice bowl appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Brother, get me some soup too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing handed over the rice bowl, eyes sparkling for praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How about that, Big Brother, isn’t it still up to me??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que was even more speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for you two, I could do better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meal lasted for an hour or so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, everyone cleaned up together, and soon it was done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen handed the previously prepared braised venison to the Sun Family and the Li Family, one box each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng packaged some dried mushrooms, peanuts, and hazelnuts bought from the countryside into two bags, one for Principal Wang and one for Manager Guo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principal Wang felt embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How come he ended up both eating and taking things?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Guo felt similarly embarrassed, already thinking of how to return the favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both of you don’t have to worry, I don’t plan to spend a dime on the travel and accommodation to the provincial capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng said this, he personally saw the two out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng waved goodbye and turned around, a smile climbing up her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three meters away stood Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que didn’t dare to stand too close, fearing he might startle Jiang Cheng if she suddenly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once Jiang Cheng turned and saw him, Shen Que walked over briskly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you have enough to eat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first thing Shen Que asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng wanted to tease him after hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She beckoned Shen Que with a finger, signaling him to lower himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que bent over, lowered his head, and leaned closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng observed, and when no one was around, tiptoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips quickly landed on Shen Que’s cheek like a dragonfly skimming the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s pupils suddenly widened, fists clenched, his breath paused for a moment, lips tightly pressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fireworks exploded in the depths of his mind, condensed into four words: She kissed me! She kissed me! She kissed me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cornered Jiang Cheng quickly retreated, blinking her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you miss me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four words brought Shen Que back to reality, nodding vigorously, as if solemnly swearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng beamed, not a hint of shyness, boldly asking, \"How much did you miss me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question stumped Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know what measure to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I miss you every day, does that work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que shot back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s eyes smiled into crescents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That works!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Jiang Cheng still wanted to tease Shen Que, but someone was approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit of a pity, but there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s head back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng walked ahead, Shen Que followed behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que touched the place Jiang Cheng had just kissed with his fingertip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart was involuntarily hot, racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The joy from the adrenaline rush lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you coming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng suddenly turned back, unsurprised to see Shen Que’s silly smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a smile just for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, Jiang Cheng’s heart felt ripples too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being in a relationship is really quite addictive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que hurried over, and the two walked into the compound together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen and others pretended not to notice, wearing the expression of a matchmaker enjoying the show, probably having a whole TV series playing in their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Shen Xing and Shen Yue didn’t understand much, the two kids expressed support for Shen Que going out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, some awareness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, the hustle and bustle gave way to calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the help of Grandma Shen, Shen Yue, and Shen Xing, Jiang Cheng sorted and organized the things brought back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were all to be given out by Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Teacher Lü, various factory directors, and the night school teachers and classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Elder Xu, Uncle Zhong, and Director Leng in Beijing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, maintaining connections is important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sorting, Jiang Cheng played a farming game with Shen Xing and Shen Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This farming is not actual farming, but drawing grids on the ground, similar to crossword grids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a certain order, place one or two stones on each grid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the stones in hand are used up, if there’s an empty grid between, and stones in the next grid, the stones in that grid could be captured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They take turns farming, running out of stones means losing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three played joyfully, Jiang Cheng didn’t attempt to win with tactics, just pure fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que sat beside Jiang Cheng, focused on being the one picking up stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They played until nightfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone packed up and got ready for bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng told Shen Que she wouldn’t have a late-night snack tonight and for Shen Que to rest well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, you rest well too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, goodnight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodnight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Shen Que said this, he didn’t leave until Jiang Cheng closed the door properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after Shen Que returned to his room, he heard the sound of a door opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head and chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always felt that after marrying Jiang Cheng in the future, he’d have to compete with several people for his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a premonition he couldn’t win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds after the door opening sound, Jiang Cheng’s door next door was knocked on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng opened the door, meeting Grandma Shen’s gossip-filled eyes, both excited as if spaceships were docking in outer space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick! I’m all prepared!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stepped aside, and Grandma Shen holding seeds, peanuts, and tea entered from the outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering, she saw the opened yellow peaches in syrup and a pile of fresh jujubes prepared by Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve prepared quite a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you haven’t prepared little either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took the teapot from Grandma Shen’s hand, and together they set out the items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The square table was covered by two-thirds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two cushioned chairs with backrests had soft pads and prepared pillows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a small light, the gossip tea party began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen tapped the table, mumbling: \"Where should we start?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s eyes sparkled, was there a lot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt quite exciting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen decided to start from the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The day before you left, the Lin Family was taken away for investigation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng peeled peanuts, eyes on Grandma Shen, nodding, and busy asking questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I noticed it seemed empty next door? They’re not back yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen gestured with her hand, crossing her legs, and pouting her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But their house was repossessed by the factory using an excuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s pupils expanded, mouth opened in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Lin Family got kicked out of the compound?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re not out, there’s a small house behind the compound, they rented it from the community out of pocket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Lin Family always acted superior, and now they’re living in a small house... 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