[{"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-193":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},890948,1166,"Chapter 193: Successfully Secured","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-193",193,"\u003Cp>Jiang. Always Eating. Cheng really went home with the foreign trade master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t go empty-handed, nor did she go alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian accompanied her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The master’s surname is Jin, and his cooking skills aren’t bad, but definitely not good enough for Jiang Cheng to follow him home just for that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Jiang Cheng came is because she tasted the master’s jam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jam is definitely a luxury in this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People can hardly afford fruits, let alone have extra to make jam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the master’s daughter loves it, so he makes a batch of apple jam at this time every year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The master’s jam is the best Jiang Cheng has ever tasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the first bite, Jiang Cheng thought: This recipe could become a jam brand....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t that be something!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Europe and in the Western countries on the M side, every country eats jam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she came for that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, Hua Xia doesn’t have the conditions for mass production, but in a couple of years, when the policies change and farmers start planting for themselves, there will be opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, it’s better to make connections early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Jin has a family of three, which is rare in this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His daughter is ten years old and has a leg condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had polio when she was little, leaving some aftereffects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the girl is very cheerful, showing how well her parents treat her normally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stayed at Master Jin’s house for about an hour and a half and exchanged contact information with the girl, because Jiang Cheng told her she has a little sister named Shen Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two could become pen pals and exchange letters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl was very excited about having a pen pal, and Master Jin was happy as long as his daughter was happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Jin saw Jiang Cheng off and sent a jar of jam with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, I just love this taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng thanked him again before leaving with Director Lian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian didn’t understand why Jiang Cheng came, but she felt she didn’t need to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, Jiang Cheng wrote down Master Jin’s address, contact details, and the taste of the jam in her notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Jiang Cheng, who couldn’t show up openly, went to the foreign trade canteen early, waiting for yesterday’s interpreter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday’s interpreter was Chen Guodong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guodong came with a notebook and a pen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any small talk, Jiang Cheng began teaching him about small stories and communication skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They communicated entirely in English, with Chen Guodong occasionally jotting down notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three hours passed before Director Mu came to call Chen Guodong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s time for us to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stood up and cupped her fist, saying, \"May you succeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Mu acknowledged with a sound and left with Chen Guodong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left alone, Jiang Cheng let her mind go blank, basking in the warm sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Yan came over again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Yan, you seem quite free?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Yan smiled and said, \"I’m just curious, what did you eat growing up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me? I guess munching on the seventy-two transformations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the reply, Director Yan showed a helpless smile and asked, \"Why do you seem a bit hostile towards me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it that obvious? I’ve been trying hard to restrain myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng cast a doubtful look at Director Yan and said seriously, \"I just hold grudges slightly, nothing major.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Yan found himself at a loss for words by Jiang Cheng’s reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, stood up, and formally apologized to Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have jumped to conclusions when I didn’t know you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng suddenly smiled and waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s in the past.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Yan was at a loss for expression upon seeing Jiang Cheng’s magnanimity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your grudge-holding needs some work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng displayed a meaningful smile, making Director Yan shiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m only doing it for Director Mu’s sake...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Yan felt the hair on the back of his neck stand up, as if his deeply hidden thoughts were uncovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop you-you-ing, I don’t have the time to talk nonsense, finally giving my brain a rest today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Director Yan felt a sudden wave of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two shared a silent understanding and remained quiet for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, why is Rose so concerned about your presence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng adjusted to a comfortable position and replied lazily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has the mindset of a ruler; only when he feels a decision is his own will he be at ease to act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put simply, his family ties are too messy, and he’s never experienced genuine sincerity, poor guy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng spoke lightly, hitting the nail on the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Director Yan understood the challenges involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She needed to anticipate Rose’s every move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is something not just anyone can do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Yan sincerely praised, \"You’re amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng gave a confident smile, her little expression practically soaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Yan no longer interrupted her rest and quietly left to continue his work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Rose finally got to see other samples from the bamboo weaving and ceramic factories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bamboo weaving factory presented minimalist designs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some delicate woven baskets, perfect for foreigners as flower or fruit baskets, as well as gift baskets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bamboo weaving factory also had larger baskets, which looked exactly like laundry hampers in their country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most surprising items were coasters and placemats—daily items not seen used in Hua Xia, but common in their country M.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the ceramics factory presented a set of dishes, perfectly aligning with foreigners’ dining sequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elegance and simplicity of the dishes immediately caught Rose’s eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With translator Chen Guodong prepared, he began to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This set of plates features twelve designs, each corresponding to the language of a flower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The passion of roses, the shyness of lilies...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guodong described eloquently, making the set of dishes appear even more splendid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each design revealed a huge business opportunity to Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even found it absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could the designer know him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his first time in Hua Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from any angle, taking these goods back, he had many ways to make them bring him huge profits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The afternoon negotiations went smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bamboo weaving factory secured an order for 670,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ceramics factory secured 860,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose happily signed contracts with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are there several factories here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose pointed to a part of the contract inquiring, and the interpreter explained immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To meet your product requirements, we need extra manpower, partnering with several bamboo and ceramic factories to ensure quality and quantity in fulfilling your order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Rose nodded approvingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signing, advance payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When everything was done, the moon had already risen high in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had long since gone back to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to find Jiang Cheng, Director Mu could only sigh: Such a relaxed mindset!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sleep was probably only peaceful for Jiang Cheng, because with the matters settled, her mind could finally rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others, however, were too excited to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Jiang Cheng woke up late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian, who woke up at seven, sneaked out of the room without making a sound and stood guard at Jiang Cheng’s door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu, upon seeing this, simply joined her in standing guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For nothing more than allowing the mastermind inside to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>",1239,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","4f198a5f27eeeb47c66b150e16676a238318116c6a4f6c5c48d91fac0de548f0","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-292","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-291",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]