[{"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-183":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},890927,1166,"Chapter 183: Why Waste a Big Opportunity If You Don’t Make Use of It? (Bonus)","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-183",183,"\u003Cp>Sea City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting off the train, Jiang Cheng found the tram station with the help of a kind-hearted elder sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them took the tram to the guesthouse closest to the plastic factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both rooms were on the third floor. Director Lu worriedly instructed Jiang Cheng and Director Lian, \"Put a chair against the door at night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With so many people coming and going, it’s better to be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian nodded in strong agreement, and naturally, Jiang Cheng wouldn’t say anything negative to dampen the mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them separated and returned to their rooms to place their luggage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was small, less than twenty square meters, with two single beds, a table, and two chairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bathroom and hot water room were at the end of the corridor, shared by everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and Director Lian organized their luggage, keeping important items with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tidying up, the two of them opened the door and called for Director Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three agreed to take a stroll around the area to get familiar with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking out of the guesthouse, the three of them headed towards the crowded areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the moment when Jiang Cheng’s role became particularly prominent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She naturally walked into a group of people chatting, speaking with the local dialect effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within minutes, laughter could be heard from the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From behind, you couldn’t tell that just a few minutes ago, Jiang Cheng was a stranger to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu and Director Lian stood a few meters away, afraid that getting too close might disrupt Jiang Cheng’s performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Director Lu skeptically asked, \"She just blended in so naturally? No one suspects she’s a spy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though equally puzzled, Director Lian fully supported her, saying, \"We can’t do it, but Jiang Cheng can!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu nodded vigorously, saying, \"Indeed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After twenty minutes, Jiang Cheng returned with some unidentified small fruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lu, Sister Lian, take some, they’re quite sweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng offered the fruits in a friendly manner, and Director Lu and Sister Lian accepted them without hesitation, continuing on together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, when did you learn Sea City dialect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There were quite a few Sea City people chatting on the train, listening to them I just picked it up. Is that difficult?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu felt flustered: he didn’t even need to ask!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Lian chuckled aside, curious, \"You just went up and talked to them, and they didn’t doubt you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said I was from the street committee doing a population census, and the lady who guided us earlier is from the street committee, she mentioned she’s been busy preparing for the census.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian’s mouth opened wide in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... actually worked?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded confidently, \"Why wouldn’t it? When you’re out, you make up your own identity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The key is I haven’t harmed anyone’s interests or asked about anything too suspicious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I wouldn’t recommend Sister Lian try it, you’re too honest and can’t tell lies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Lian nodded, accepting she couldn’t do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with prepared lines, she’d fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling anxious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three continued walking, and next came Jiang Cheng’s time to shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu and Director Lian fully assumed the role of bodyguards, watching from afar as Jiang Cheng chatted all the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From elderly grandpas and grandmas to three-year-old kids, she didn’t miss a single person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In over two hours, Jiang Cheng went from a population census taker to Sea City happiness index surveyor to housing allocation investigator...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basically, she was whatever was needed at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most amazing thing was that she could eloquently talk about every made-up profession on the spot, making people genuinely believe her in just a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu and Director Lian went from being shocked to numb, then to see it as routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daily operations, no need for surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t so late, with almost nobody left outside, Jiang Cheng could’ve kept chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three returned under moonlight, meeting the guesthouse aunt’s disapproving look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guesthouse aunt: Out so late, can’t be up to any good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Director Lian woke up to find Jiang Cheng was not in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had mentioned before bed that she would get up early to stroll around, leaving Director Lian completely unconcerned about her encountering any danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she’s someone who can even fool the crooks to exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Past eight o’clock, Jiang Cheng returned carrying breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three baskets of shumai, and a bowl of porridge for each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating and drinking to their fill, they put on their best clothes, grabbed their bags, and set off for the plastic factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty minutes later, the plastic factory was in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the factory gate, over twenty people were loitering, looking around, occasionally chatting with the gatekeeper, seemingly trying to get friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone entered the factory, the twenty-odd people would rush up to introduce themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng explained, \"They’re salespeople from different places, here to get their share of plastic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So many? But what about us...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu knew the quota was hard to achieve, not because the factory was unwilling, but because they really lacked production capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their food factory was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he had never personally dealt with salespeople, not realizing it was this challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go in first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng lagged a step behind, letting Director Lu go ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just keep a stern face, I’ll do the talking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu’s stern imposing look was immediately put on, and he affirmed with a nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng pulled out several documents from her bag and certifications with seals, flanking Director Lu with Director Lian by her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trio was quite noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu’s aura as a factory director was absolutely palpable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he approached, the twenty-some people at the gate instinctively made way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gatekeeper hesitated for a moment before asking, \"Who are you looking for, comrades?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu looked somewhat impatient, and Jiang Cheng immediately stepped up, giving the impression that if delayed a second, the young girl would be scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, everyone speculated Director Lu’s status was higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, we represent Sea City to discuss business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng hurriedly showed various documents and proofs to the gatekeeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gatekeeper barely understood them, but he knew the Sea City seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A city project was not something he dared to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright—-go on in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gatekeeper opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng displayed a grateful expression but dared not delay a second, bowing towards Director Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu maintained his badass expression, entering the plastic factory without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twenty-some salespeople from various cities outside were left bewildered, looking at each other in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just went in like that??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what they thought, Jiang Cheng and the other two smoothly went inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside, Director Lu quietly asked, \"My face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need anymore, you can relax.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu breathed a sigh of relief, rubbed his face, the tension in his gut finally releasing, and his slightly beer belly reappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tricking job... really isn’t for ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do we do next? We don’t have any appointments?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng calmly asked, \"Are you from Sea City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does the top leadership support you coming to negotiate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu nodded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng shrugged, saying, \"Then what’s the problem! You’ve been given the banner, if you don’t use it, it’ll go to waste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu had a sudden inspiration: I suspect you’ve done this before, haven’t you?\u003C\u002Fp>",1257,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","aa6cba010241faa476c361d7cb87715b5b4449d32024378ee7c8864d502351a1","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-281","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-280",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]