[{"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-148":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},890885,1166,"Chapter 148: Getting Ready to Set Out Again","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-148",148,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and Shen Que left the night school together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night wind was strong, so they didn’t linger outside and hurried home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning home, Grandma Shen gave each of them a bowl of ginger soup to ward off the chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng pinched her nose and drank the soup, she saw the yarn that Grandma Shen placed on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandma Shen, where did all this yarn come from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had been thinking about getting some yarn to knit sweaters and pants for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que brought it back, said it’s for knitting sweaters for the family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Grandma Shen pointed to a ball of pink yarn and said, \"This color is for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Family? For her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng suppressed a smile at the corners of her mouth and gave Grandma Shen a knowing look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng: Could you be more subtle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen: No, I can’t!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged smiles, and Jiang Cheng turned to look at Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like this color.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, you look good in any color.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s sudden compliment made Jiang Cheng smile even wider, and she confidently said, \"I think so too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister looks good in everything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little flatterer Shen Yue chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole family laughed happily together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen cooked dinner, and the Shen family’s meals were definitely considered good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even if the other families in the courtyard knew, they had nothing to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Shen Que was the factory director; eating some meat was normal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, Jiang Cheng went next door to write letters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first letter was to Elder Xu, written in the tone of an excellent junior, proudly detailing her recent work accomplishments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second was to Uncle Zhong, with a similar theme to the one for Elder Xu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third was to Director Leng, focusing on the project she was currently working on, and she also inquired if a translator would be needed at the next trade show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the letters, she put stamps on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked at the stamps on the envelopes, thinking of how valuable stamps would be in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there’s a chance, she’ll buy some; if luck is on her side, it’s good; if not, so be it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rare stamps are valuable because they are issued in small quantities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were easy to get, they wouldn’t be valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the letters written and the packages ready for mailing, Jiang Cheng took out books to continue studying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At ten thirty in the evening, Shen Que brought over a bowl of millet porridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng accepted it but didn’t let Shen Que come in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the door to eat was a bit cold, and with the door closed, they weren’t a couple yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que realized this too, and simply said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Close the door properly, I’m heading back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que waited for Jiang Cheng to close the door before returning to the next room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, after finishing breakfast together, Shen Xing and Shen Yue braved the wind to go to school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was the last to leave, carrying her letters and packages, braving the cold north wind to the post office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paid for the postage, sent the items, and returned directly to the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, Jiang Cheng studied while hooked up to a drip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three in the afternoon, Shen Que returned with two people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the noise, Jiang Cheng hurried out, and when Shen Que saw her, he took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng: Actually... it would be easier for me to get one from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jiang Cheng didn’t say anything, instead pulling the coat tighter, giving Shen Que the impression she really needed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que noticed this out of the corner of his eye and smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s true, men look their best when they feel needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are they doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng watched as the two men took measurements inside the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Planning to build a warm stove; it makes the room much warmer in winter than just using a stove.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que didn’t mention that he’d noticed Jiang Cheng seemed to be afraid of the cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t know what Shen Que was thinking, but she seemed very excited about the stove he mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During her time in the village, Jiang Cheng had slept on a heated brick bed for over ten days, and it was extremely comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng watched with curiosity for a while, then took the two craftsmen next door to measure dimensions and choose a location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest was about preparing the materials, which Jiang Cheng didn’t need to worry about; Shen Que had it all covered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bustling around, Shen Que saw the two craftsmen off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he entered the house, Jiang Cheng handed him a cup of warm water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, warm yourself up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words \"I’m not cold\" were on the tip of his tongue when Shen Que suddenly remembered Shen Yue acting cute, and instead he said, \"My hands are cold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng directly wrapped her hands around Shen Que’s hands; although she couldn’t wrap them entirely, the warmth spread to Shen Que’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steam rising from the cup obscured his blushing face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng saw this and laughed silently to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even learned to act cute?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No problem, she would indulge him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as a playful vibe was developing between the two, it was broken by Shen Xing and Shen Yue returning home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister—we’re back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Jiang Cheng, we’re back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing and Shen Yue burst in, and Jiang Cheng let go of Shen Que’s hand, turning to get hot water to warm the two children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que: There are a few too many siblings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Grandma Shen returned to cook dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the evening, everyone had dumpling soup, and they all felt warm and cozy after eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, Jiang Cheng called Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que hurriedly shook the water off his hands, which were doing the dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have something important to discuss with Director Shen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que acknowledged and handed over the dishwashing to Shen Xing, then sat down with Jiang Cheng to talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing: I feel like they’re tricking me into washing dishes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them exchanged a knowing glance and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually have serious business to discuss with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know. Aren’t we sitting down for this reason?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que seemed more serious, making Jiang Cheng almost doubt their earlier shared smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Shen, during the half month I spent in the countryside, besides the greenhouse, I discovered a business opportunity related to the machinery factory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Cheng addressed him as Director Shen, Shen Que became more serious, grabbing pen and paper, signaling Jiang Cheng to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Currently, all farming labor relies on manual efforts; there’s some ox plowing, but it’s negligible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are large-scale agricultural machines abroad. I know we lack the technology domestically, but I wonder if we can develop some small machines independently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have the mechanical experts, and you already have the basic technology. Small machines aren’t difficult; it just requires improving the efficiency of planting and saving some labor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like a seed planter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This picture shows a small wooden seed planter made by villagers. I think we can develop it further based on this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que looked at the diagram Jiang Cheng had drawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the paper was a simple box with a stick underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting a bit, Jiang Cheng continued, \"The seed planter is just one example: there are also plows, harvesters, and even small machines for processing grain, like corn threshers...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Currently, what our country needs is this kind of small machinery to transition. Besides, many small Southeast Asian countries have complex terrains, making large-scale machinery impractical. Small machines are also a channel to earn foreign exchange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Shen Que listened, the more serious he became, and then increasingly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He became so excited that he stood up and grabbed Jiang Cheng’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, your idea is extremely good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng blinked, looking down at her hand enveloped in Shen Que’s large hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you trying to compliment me... or just hold my hand?\u003C\u002Fp>",1379,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","b94d871ff44dd1bb02e0e65ce968c3c791257989b6d0f351d7bd9e017ebe8c30","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-149","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-163",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]