[{"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-189":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},890939,1166,"Chapter 189: Too Childish","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-189",189,"\u003Cp>Director Lu and Director Lian watched Jiang Cheng’s daily operations, already able to do so without being ruffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them carried large hemp bags and went upstairs first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng continued to chat a bit more with the guesthouse auntie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left a compliment that she’s beautiful, right a praise for her natural beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auntie’s smile was so wide you could see her molars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the timing was right, Jiang Cheng finally went upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu and Director Lian were waiting for her in the room, and they quickly stood up when they saw her come in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I made you some instant noodles and a box of luncheon meat to tide you over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu and Director Lian had been concerned that Jiang Cheng hadn’t had dinner, so as soon as they went upstairs, they looked for something for her to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell reminded Jiang Cheng that she had indeed forgotten to eat dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—slipped through the cracks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s exclamation startled Director Lu and Director Lian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, is there a loophole in the contract?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was today a wasted effort?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng quickly shook her head and said, trying to sound deep: \"It slipped through the cracks.... forgot to freeload a meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu felt itchy-handed, wanting to hit someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian had many words he didn’t know how to express civilly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just joking! Don’t be nervous, let’s eat together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng pulled Director Lu and Director Lian to sit down, and the three of them \"luxuriously\" ate instant noodles and luncheon meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a drop of noodle soup was left, they drank it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally filling their stomachs, Director Lu reminded a few things about closing the door before heading back to the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After closing the door, Director Lian looked at Jiang Cheng and said: \"If you wake up at night, call me, don’t go out on your own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must call me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I’ll definitely call you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng agreed, and Director Lian hoped she wouldn’t sleep too soundly and would listen for any noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the night passed, Director Lian groggily opened her eyes and suddenly remembered she was in the guesthouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Lian, I’m here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, who was already up, sat at the desk looking over at Director Lian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian felt relieved seeing Jiang Cheng, but simultaneously guilty: she had slept too soundly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian got herself ready, and Jiang Cheng was also tidying up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, the three of them met in the hallway and went downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they got downstairs, the guesthouse auntie was waving with a basket of vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Jiang, come here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng immediately put on a brilliant smile and ran over, warmly calling out: \"Sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guesthouse auntie affectionately pulled Jiang Cheng aside to introduce: \"I switched shifts, this is Xiao Fenger, you can find her if you need anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, you’re so good to me! My grandmother said I would meet great people outside, and she was really spot on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After praising the guesthouse auntie, Jiang Cheng turned to the younger Mr. Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Feng, your hairstyle is too stylish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to look, no need to ask, Jiang Cheng had absolutely united every possible force she could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the daily interaction, Jiang Cheng and Director Lu went out together to find a place to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Director Lu asked, puzzled: \"Jiang Cheng, is it useful to get along well with the guesthouse staff?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng shrugged her shoulders and said: \"I don’t know, it’s just convenient!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu admired her and gave a thumbs up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can tell she’s capable of getting things done!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them had breakfast at a state-owned restaurant, each with a bowl of wontons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After filling their bellies, they took a state-owned tricycle to the Foreign Affairs Hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Jiang Cheng communicated warmly with the tricycle driver in Sea City dialect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These current tricycles were from the state-owned factory, running all across Sea City and knowing quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was generous with gifts, stuffing a big handful of candy over, and the driver was happy to chat away with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they arrived at the Foreign Affairs Hotel, Jiang Cheng was already calling him Brother Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting off the tricycle, Jiang Cheng directly took the proof document issued by Director Mu and entered the Foreign Affairs Hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, all three of them were dressed very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Respect is given to clothes first, then to people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressing formally represented their serious and earnest attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stopped a waiter to inquire about the restaurant’s location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had investigated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These foreigners rarely got up early, usually around nine o’clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the waiter pointed out the direction, Jiang Cheng and the others walked to the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they entered the restaurant, they received most people’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interpreters didn’t recognize them, nor did the foreigners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—Jiang? How come you’re here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The MD businessman from yesterday stood up, looking surprisingly at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng immediately showed a sincere smile and walked over to the two MD people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m leaving in a few days. Yesterday, you left too hastily. I didn’t get to give away the gifts I wanted to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yesterday, I pleaded with the foreign trade people to issue me a proof and allow me to personally deliver the gifts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took the bag Director Lu was holding and began taking out the individually packaged gifts one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is tea unique to Hua Xia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautiful tin with landscape paintings was placed on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a beautiful tin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m glad you like it. Also, this is Sea City’s special Little White Rabbit Milk Candy, this is the extra sweet version, would you like to try it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Extra sweet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A foreigner walked over with interest, casually asking: \"How sweet? I’ve tried your candy before, it’s just average.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng simply smiled without speaking, silently unwrapping a candy and handing it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please try it, regular people can’t get this candy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng: She wasn’t joking! Regular people really can’t get it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it’s her special recipe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She melted bought milk candy and added white sugar to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foreigners’ sweetness tolerance for sugar, for Hua Xia people, is a lethal dose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the current domestic candy is quite \"mild\" for foreigners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foreigner opposite took it with interest, placing it in his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—my god! I like it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other foreigners heard and also came over to taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled softly and took two steps back, noticing one of the buyers Director Mu mentioned through the corner of her eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Easy to recognize, blonde-haired blue-eyed, six feet three, male.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was looking toward Jiang Cheng’s side with genuine interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That smile was condescending, as if Jiang Cheng and the others were mice, and he was the cat in control of life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng strategized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like the usual tactics wouldn’t work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then... change the approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng continued to take things out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a bamboo-weaved vase.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my! How is this made!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can bamboo really be made into vases? Doesn’t it leak?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several foreigners unknowingly gathered around, unable to resist praising the items Jiang Cheng displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even asked if they could purchase some.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing, Jiang Cheng repeatedly showed a nervous expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t make that decision; I also bought these as gifts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this? Let me ask for you, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, don’t worry, I’ll write down the quantity you want, but don’t have high expectations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng humbly wrote down many foreign individual orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After noting it down, Jiang Cheng shook hands with the two MD people, acting like she was ready to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall blonde blue-eyed foreigner smirked and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bet this person didn’t want to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a sales method to pique others’ interest was too juvenile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This show today was just to catch his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, she did take out decent stuff, but the initiative must be under his control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s expression was lazily observing Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was saying goodbye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng picked up the bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng... left.\u003C\u002Fp>",1369,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","4c795b0b9885e42b41e260a09732b8bc782533c13ed8e09e9a6f03c3f492dd16","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-287","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-286",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]