[{"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-172":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},890904,1166,"Chapter 172: Arrangements After Treatment","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-172",172,"\u003Cp>The four words \"everything went smoothly\" eased Jiang Cheng’s anxious heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also made everyone else breathe a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng bowed deeply to Uncle Ma and said, \"Thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Ma weakly waved his hand and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng quickly helped Uncle Ma to sit down, and Grandma Shen immediately brought over a warm cup of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Ma, have some water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng held the cup, and Uncle Ma drank a bit, finally feeling a bit better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine, I’ll be okay after a while. You go in and check on him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Ma spoke, and Jiang Cheng responded, \"I’ll just take a quick look and come right out. Please rest well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course Jiang Cheng wanted to see Shen Que, but there were people with Shen Que, while Uncle Ma was alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t leave Uncle Ma by himself; that would be too heartless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Ma nodded, understanding Jiang Cheng’s intentions and feeling very appreciative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, Grandma Shen, and the others all entered the room together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Gao, could you please look after Uncle Ma?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua took a few steps out, and Director Lian stepped aside to give the family some space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que, lying on the bed, forced a silly smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s nose tingled as she teased, \"Stop smiling like an idiot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main issue was Shen Que’s hair was soaking wet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must be in so much pain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this fool was still trying to act fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s smile got even sillier as he looked at Jiang Cheng and said, \"I’m happy! From now on, I can stand behind you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beside me, you’ll always stand beside me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng finished speaking, and Shen Que nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two shared a smile, full of deep affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, does it hurt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue blinked with tears, looking at Shen Que with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que glanced at Shen Yue and said, \"It hurts, but I can bear it, and after taking the medicine, it doesn’t hurt as much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue nodded energetically, worriedly saying, \"Make sure you take your medicine on time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue seemed a bit relieved, gazing at Shen Que with anticipation, \"Brother, will you be okay after this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, indeed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s fantastic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue cheered and took a quick glance at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Brother gets better, will Sister Jiang Cheng like him even more?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She surely will!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Shen Yue felt quite happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que could tell from Shen Yue’s expression what she was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also wondered why this little one always thought he wasn’t worthy of Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, he somewhat thought so himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que shifted his gaze to Xing Xing, who hadn’t spoken at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xing Xing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snapped out of his thoughts, Xing Xing looked at Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine, don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xing Xing nodded, a bit embarrassed, and said, \"I know you’re fine, I wasn’t speaking because I was so nervous outside that I bit my tongue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Xing Xing hissed and showed everyone the tip of his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This silly boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que chuckled, self-mocking, \"I was overthinking things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the few people chat, Grandma Shen’s tense nerves slowly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a long sigh and said, \"From now on, everyone has to take care of themselves. I’m getting too old for these scares.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng quickly hugged Grandma Shen’s arm and said, \"You’ll live to be a hundred and watch over us, Xing Xing, and Shen Yue as they establish their careers and start families. You’ll be the revered matriarch of the family in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue hugged Grandma Shen’s other arm and nodded energetically, \"Sister Jiang Cheng is right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good, good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family bathed in their joy, Shen Que’s pain seemed to lessen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending some time, Jiang Cheng and the others left to let Shen Que rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Grandma Shen prepared some food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian would stay for about half a month until Shen Que could move slightly and start using a wheelchair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua, on the other hand, was staying completely until Shen Que fully regained mobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thanking them, Jiang Cheng first escorted Uncle Ma back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After settling Uncle Ma, Jiang Cheng returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, Jiang Cheng didn’t sleep well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept having dreams that Shen Que’s leg didn’t recover, suffering in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting on the bed in the morning, Jiang Cheng kept muttering, \"Dreams are the opposite of reality, dreams are the opposite of reality, dreams are the opposite of reality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that repeating it could make it true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew it was her worry that caused the dreams, not some mystical thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng tried to calm down by practicing martial arts and studying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, she finally found peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the morning, Jiang Cheng first delivered breakfast to the mechanical factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua answered the door and after taking the breakfast, said, \"Captain Shen said we can eat at the cafeteria, they serve meals three times a day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, but some nourishing soups, Grandma Shen will still make them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua nodded earnestly, \"That’s great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng went in to check on Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy still had the leisure to read a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Cheng come in, Shen Que put down the book and patted the side of his bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian had already left the room when Jiang Cheng entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng sat down, picking up Shen Que’s book and flipping through a few pages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did it hurt last night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It hurt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que pretended to whine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word \"hurt\" was filled with grievance, as if seeking comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng put down the book, looking intently at Shen Que, \"Where does it hurt? Do you want me to blow on it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que tried hard to control his blushing, but it didn’t work well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng lightly poked Shen Que’s forehead with a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... just lie still, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng dared not tease Shen Que too much, for fear of accidentally moving his leg, which would be a major mishap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She decided to sit on the chair beside the bed, chatting leisurely with Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want me to stay with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t have much to do recently, but soon it might change.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Shen Que asked, \"Are you going to travel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the higher-ups approve the report for the food factory and if they allow the next phase of production, I’ll accompany Director Lu for a trip to Sea City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a chance to buy lots of plastic products there, but since production is limited, we might not get our share. Negotiations are needed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, there are quite a few foreigners in Sea City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When foreigners were mentioned, Jiang Cheng’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She especially enjoyed \"communicating\" with foreigners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Jiang Cheng speak, Shen Que loved seeing her confident side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was dazzling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a unique star shining brightly in the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think there’s a good chance of success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s words made Jiang Cheng nod, \"I think so too. But if I go on a business trip, I won’t be able to keep you company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que feigned seriousness, \"Ms. Jiang Cheng, I’m the head of an entire factory, not a three-year-old!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, you can keep me company for a few days now, but once I can use the wheelchair, you won’t be able to accompany me even if you want to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng gazed at Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always understood what she wanted and supported everything she wanted to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had she... fallen in love with him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, she had fallen in love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fallen in love with his soul... and his six-pack abs.\u003C\u002Fp>",1293,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","e7c529faf319955499cda72f35ab69c5733d118ca747a5b476df7f7005b282b1","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-269","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-268",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]