[{"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-177":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},890915,1166,"Chapter 177: I Was Too Kind","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-177",177,"\u003Cp>Director Lu bought three soft sleeper tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the soft sleeper compartment door opened, there was a one-second silence inside and outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One second later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move along!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t block the way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People from behind urged, and Jiang Cheng, who had bags strapped to her chest and back, staggered from the push.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, there were many people, and she got stuck in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m moving right away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop pushing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu, carrying one of Jiang Cheng’s burlap sacks, was the first to enter the sleeper compartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning sideways, the burlap sack on his shoulder landed on the lower bunk with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell! Can’t you see someone is sitting here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl sitting on the lower bunk disdainfully brushed off her pants as if removing some germs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu wasn’t one to accommodate others; he turned around and pulled in another burlap sack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With another thud, it landed on the lower bunk opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man and woman on the opposite lower bunk quickly got up to avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they didn’t say anything unpleasant, their eyes and expressions clearly showed their discontent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu still ignored them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already confirmed the seats, and the tickets were in his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These seats were theirs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s wrong with putting some things down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu turned again, taking down the big bags and small parcels around Jiang Cheng’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my gosh....why are you carrying so much stuff?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving her sore neck, Jiang Cheng said with a smile, \"What if we end up needing it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But next time, we can’t bring this much, the key is it’s too hard to get on board!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, thoughtful, said, \"No problem, since we’re taking the train for such a long time, I’ll go chat up the conductor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu didn’t find anything wrong with that and said, \"Go early!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complying, Jiang Cheng took a few steps into the compartment, finally allowing Director Lian to squeeze in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The narrow aisle outside the soft sleeper cleared up again, and several people glanced at the compartment, silently cursing as they passed by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the small compartment, there were four beds, up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were six people in total at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three who stood up, one man and two women, were all very young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all---\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman with the worst temper started to complain but was directly interrupted by Director Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve got tickets here; where’s your ticket?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl who was questioned was instantly embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t have a ticket, why are you making noise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu gave not an inch, turning to the other young man and woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a ticket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl who hadn’t spoken all along took out a ticket, pointing to the upper right bunk, \"That’s my spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she spoke, the man next to her cleared his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl immediately changed her tune, \"I gave my spot to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, the girl shyly glanced at the man, and the man smiled back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two locked eyes, clearly in love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other short-tempered girl spoke with a jealous face, \"We just didn’t buy a sleeper ticket, it’s not like we can’t afford it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much did you buy your tickets for? I’ll pay you back. Plus, we’ll give you our seats, so you make money and get seats, it’s totally worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl rattled off, then gave Jiang Cheng and the others a look like \"Why aren’t you thanking me yet?\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, Director Lian, and Director Lu looked at the three young people and thought one thing: They’ve met fools!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu automatically stepped back a bit and made an inviting gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You take over, you’re the expert!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng gave a reassuring look that seemed to say ’I’ll handle this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for the compliment, we won’t let you down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Director Lian grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting Jiang Cheng means they’re... \"lucky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stood in front of the three. The man opposite was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he put on a face that said \"So what, you’re not good enough for me,\" while actually sneaking several glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, he looked sneaky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t even spare a glance at the man; she directly addressed the girl wanting to buy their tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our tickets are sixteen yuan each, just give us one hundred and sixty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know if you’re buying one or all three bunk spaces?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng held the train ticket, a pink rectangular card, waiting for the girl to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One hundred and sixty? Are you crazy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl shouted, receiving a dismissive \"cut\" from Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was happy for nothing, thought I’d met a rich lady!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, don’t flaunt if you don’t have the means, just go back where you came from.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to waste my breath either; if you don’t leave, I’ll call the conductor, and you’ll be the embarrassed one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was firm, and the girl furiously looked towards Director Lu and Director Lian, attempting to persuade them to sell the tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu: \"Xiao Jiang... really, how did I teach you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu’s comment made the girl smug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought, how could the three let the youngest girl make the decision?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl was gleeful, only to hear Director Lu say, \"How did I teach you? At least ask for twenty times more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, too cheap! We’ve been carrying luggage all day, that’s hard labor too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian added fuel to the fire, and Jiang Cheng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s my first time being nice, not very good at it yet; I’ll improve next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three teamed up, making the girl fume with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all—you all—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed by the nonsense, Jiang Cheng directly opened the door and shouted, \"Conductor, someone is occupying my sleeper!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the shout, the girl immediately stopped and yelled, \"Stop shouting! I’ll leave, okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl grabbed her backpack, reluctantly glancing at the man who was unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Wang Qiang, let’s go back together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s face darkened upon being called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really didn’t want to leave, okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl with the ticket was also troubled. She liked Wang Qiang and didn’t want to part from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the thought of spending hours with Du Shanshan was tough for her too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, she wouldn’t be able to see Wang Qiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, the girl with a ticket tugged on Wang Qiang’s sleeve, \"Let’s take turns, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Qiang wasn’t willing, but he put on a considerate face and said, \"Okay, I can’t bear to see you so tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl with the ticket blushed at Wang Qiang’s sweet words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Shanshan, standing at the door ready to leave, snorted and pulled at Wang Qiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Qiang, let’s go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Qiang’s face showed displeasure, and he gave a reassuring look to the girl with the ticket, saying, \"I’ll come find you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl nodded slightly, watching Wang Qiang and Du Shanshan leave with reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they walked out the sleeper door, the conductor arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who called? Who doesn’t have a ticket?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng immediately raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I called, those two don’t have tickets!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conductor’s gaze fell on Wang Qiang and Du Shanshan, his face stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your tickets, please?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Qiang and Du Shanshan got their tickets checked and were told off for being in the sleeper area without appropriate tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Wang Qiang tried to explain he had friends there, the conductor wasn’t buying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of freeloading in sleepers was all too common to him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Wang Qiang could only shout to the girl with the sleeper ticket: \"Remember to come find me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1287,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","d8c844928b70ba25a5cbe5322d4f08619c1585da9078d9e3f1c90a1061990ee5","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-275","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-274",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]