[{"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-154":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},890839,1166,"Chapter 154: Trading Favor for Opportunity","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-154",154,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng said something that made Mr. Liu and Director Chen suppress their laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Liu frankly asked: \"Ms. Jiang Cheng, did you ever consider what would happen if you failed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But my premise is that Chi Lang sneaks out; if they don’t sneak out, the following events wouldn’t happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Them sneaking out and barging into the mess, what does that have to do with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng understands people like Chi Lang too well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s confidence left Mr. Liu and Director Chen at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl is bold and meticulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She executed the plan brilliantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is a capable general.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, using such a capable general entails certain risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, the matter is over; let’s keep this to ourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Mr. Liu’s final word, Jiang Cheng and Director Chen got out of the car, and entered the machinery plant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the machinery plant was bustling with activity, everyone working overtime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The union and publicity department put up large red banners, holding mobilization meetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For foreign exchange, work hard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng temporarily stayed at the machinery plant, while visiting the Foreign Affairs Hotel daily, leading a group of R nation people around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her unbeatable eloquence and profound cultural knowledge played a crucial role once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using historical references and allusions effectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, the R nation people interrupted Jiang Cheng, saying they had similar things in their country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the next moment, Jiang Cheng swiftly countered them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such architecture flourished in the Tang Dynasty....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such calligraphy was first initiated by Emperor Qin Shi Huang....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what R nation people said or mentioned, Jiang Cheng could always trace things back to their original roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon checking, everything originated from Hua Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>R nation almost had nothing of its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several instances, the R nation people didn’t dare to speak out randomly anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The translator following Jiang Cheng often struggled to suppress laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His admiration for Jiang Cheng grew by the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That growing admiration reached its peak when they arrived at the foreign goods store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng knew the best strategy with R nation people was provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is an arrogant yet self-abasing nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the foreign goods store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng kept the conversation balanced, provoking when necessary, advising when needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? R nation’s candies are also royal recipes? This used to be royal family’s exclusive candies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>R nation people: Royal family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two words are quite enticing, maybe they should buy some to taste?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard R nation’s ceramics are impressive; you really don’t need to buy them back, comparing them to ours would be embarrassing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>R nation people: Hua Xia embarrassed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodness! This is too expensive, I misread the price! Everyone please don’t buy this, it’s way too pricey! Even we Hua Xia people wouldn’t buy something this expensive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>R nation people: Who’s looking down on us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid Jiang Cheng’s chatter, the foreign goods store sent eight staff members to follow their group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, they bought so many things, it was impossible to carry them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The R nation people began to have second thoughts, even considering backing out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t assume they wouldn’t dare back out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a cunning nation lacking moral principles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone need not worry; the foreign goods store offers delivery service specially for esteemed foreign guests, a privilege not available to anyone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taking these things back would make others incredibly envious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are indeed very capable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng flattered them promptly, and the R nation people smiled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Special, envy, capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well said!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are indeed that capable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Send them back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a grand gesture, all the purchased items were delivered to the Foreign Affairs Hotel swiftly by the store’s management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the group of R nation people returned, all staff at the Foreign Affairs Hotel expressed perfect envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader, Chi Lang, frequently heard comments of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"R nation people bought so many things, they really are wealthy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! They dress so well, it’s beyond our comparison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So envious of them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such words were heard countless times during their three-day stay at the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he couldn’t see the barely contained smiles and satisfaction from the staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, Chi Lang and his group prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had no choice but to go!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foreign currency they brought was nearly spent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, Director Chen, and the foreign trade staff sent Chi Lang and his group off, watching them board a car heading to Beijing airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of people returned to the machinery plant silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the largest office at the machinery plant, Director Chen sat in the chief position, with a group below him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, can we proceed now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Chen adopted the most cautious approach, solemnly nodding his head: \"We can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the word \"can,\" three seconds of silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—-foreign exchange!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re profiting like crazy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! It’s stifling!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who isn’t! These past few days, I’ve been pretending to be miserable, my entire family thought I was seriously ill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those little R nation people must be ecstatic now! Thinking they’ve gotten a great deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earning foreign exchange feels great, but fooling the little R nation people feels even better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can hardly wait to see them take delivery four months later when we deliver on time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office filled with frenzied joy and laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Chen finally laughed too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rubbing his cheek, it had been gnawed raw over the past days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Chen gazed at the very composed Jiang Cheng and couldn’t help but ask: \"How did you suppress your laughter all these days?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t suppress it; I told myself it was the truth, to fool others, I needed to fool myself first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng calmly sipped water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My advanced acting skills aren’t something ordinary people can master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regrettably, we could have fleeced more from them, but who’d have thought they’d bring only this much money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regretful missed opportunities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Chen felt completely numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemingly discovered something remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this be Jiang Cheng’s true nature?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boasting felt so natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he hadn’t known that Jiang Cheng was colluding with the Foreign Affairs Hotel staff to put on a show, he might have believed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Single-handedly, she managed to send away the R nation people originally planning to stay for eight days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And still, she regrets it??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, speaking, smiled at Director Chen as she calmly poured him tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Chen agrees with me, doesn’t he.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew we were heroes who think alike.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Chen, amused by Jiang Cheng’s shamelessness, laughed and gave her a thumbs up: \"You are something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew you’d eventually recognize my excellence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng confessed without a hint of guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the joyful release in the office, everyone left gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng lagged behind a step, seeing this, Director Chen said: \"Rest assured, your bonus won’t be short!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Chen, I’d like to discuss something else with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Chen, from my understanding, this order indeed exceeds your plant’s production capacity, ensuring absolute security means you’ll certainly make other moves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... if you look to collaborate with another mechanical plant, I’d like to use this favor to secure an opportunity for our S City machinery plant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t have to choose us, just give us a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1227,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","5a8db6a488d9b296a723b15c8d7f5ac5de61cb5f8784e01fded88189b0cc0d2d","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-121","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-120",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]