[{"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-197":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},890956,1166,"Chapter 197: Beer","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-197",197,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t explain anything to Director Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After their phone call, the three of them walked back to the guesthouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, Jiang Cheng slept very well because she dreamed of Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she woke up in the morning, Jiang Cheng slowly thought: Actually, getting married isn’t so bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a small creak, the door opening quietly made Jiang Cheng look toward it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiptoeing, Director Lian came in carrying a washbasin, quickly closing the door and asking, \"Awake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morning, Sister Lian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian nodded with a smile, putting the basin on a nearby stool. \"Warm water, just wash up here for a while; the water room is full of old men in tank tops.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great! Thank you, Sister Lian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng sweetly thanked her, and Director Lian, with a face of reluctance, said, \"No need to be so polite with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Lian is right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng quickly washed up and changed clothes, getting ready for breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could eat, the receptionist downstairs came up, saying someone was looking for Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng instantly knew it was the person Shen Que arranged to deliver something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurried downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que said he got a comrade to help....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rushing to the entrance, Jiang Cheng saw an elderly lady with a cane, momentarily reminded of the first time Shen Que came to find her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, are you looking for Jiang Cheng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly lady with a cane, slightly hard of hearing, stepped closer, saying \"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng pointed to herself and said loudly, \"I am Jiang Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So pretty! No wonder Shen kept saying you’re the most beautiful one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hard-of-hearing old lady spoke very loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice reverberated around the guesthouse lobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Jiang Cheng could handle it; most people would want to crawl into a hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stepped forward to support the old lady, smiling sweetly and saying, \"That’s right, I’m the prettiest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady smiled even more, pointing to the bags on the ground. \"Shen had me prepare this for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a not-so-private conversation, everyone knew the old lady’s grandson had accompanied her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng escorted the old lady outside, seeing her grandson standing straight outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another round of thanks, the old lady’s grandson grinned with a big smile, saying, \"No thanks needed, just invite me to the wedding banquet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Definitely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng watched them leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She returned to the guesthouse, carrying her stuff upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Director Lu also brought breakfast back, and the three of them ate together in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they ate, Director Lu and Director Lian started expressing their envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young love is something else; they even send stuff to Sea City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu finished, and Director Lian agreed, \"That’s what’s called... romantic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu gave an \"oh\" and looked at Jiang Cheng, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know about romance, but it’s definitely a bit extravagant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, Jiang Cheng didn’t hurry to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until a messenger from Director Mu arrived, saying Rose was on the plane, she was ready to go out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The messenger quickly asked, \"Director Mu wants to know when you’ll be visiting the Laine couple; she needs to make arrangements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t answer but asked, \"What day is it today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The messenger looked puzzled for a moment but honestly replied, \"Friday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Germans don’t like the number 13 and Fridays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there’s no solid data to support it, why take the risk of bad luck when there’s another time available?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll go tomorrow at three in the afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The messenger noted the time and went back to report to Director Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was also ready to leave, and of course, Director Lu and Director Lian tagged along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They accurately positioned themselves as bodyguards!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking the bus to the train station, Director Lu remembered to ask why they were there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was checking the train schedule and said, \"I asked the chief steward to bring me something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu didn’t understand — a steward, bringing something?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng explained, \"I wanted something from Q City, and mailing it wouldn’t arrive in time, so I asked the train chief steward to bring it for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since when did you become so familiar with the chief steward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu wasn’t doubting Jiang Cheng’s familiarity, just wondering when she had the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the train, if she wasn’t in a special compartment, she’d be sleeping. When did she have time to make a connection with the chief steward?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We formed a bond catching a thief together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng tossed her head with pride and walked briskly toward the train station’s employee lounge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu couldn’t help but be impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and Jiang Cheng found a way even without an opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng found the chief steward without any trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a round of gratitude, Jiang Cheng handed him a notebook filled with writing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief Cheng, this is a summary of some methods and traits of thieves and traffickers. I hope it helps with your work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, I suggest posting simple and clear pamphlets in each compartment. Raising public vigilance is very important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Steward Cheng nodded repeatedly, agreeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they spoke, he looked at the large wooden barrel on the floor and asked, \"How are you going to take this back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No worries, I have help!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu and Director Lian got to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A super heavy wooden barrel was hoisted onto a pre-arranged tricycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Cheng returned to the guesthouse, she immediately went to find Master Jin, who handled foreign trade cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus busy, she spent the entire afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Cheng returned to the guesthouse afterward, she soaked her feet with the herbal packet Shen Que sent, held a hot water bag and calming sachet he sent, and fell asleep slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, feeling well-rested, Jiang Cheng got up early, planning to see the Laine couple today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she needed to dress nicely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a morning of preparation, Jiang Cheng arrived at the Foreign Affairs Hotel at three in the afternoon, carrying gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang! I’ve missed you so much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew was the first to rush over, giving Jiang Cheng a big hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Andrew, I’ve missed you too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng said that, she whispered in Andrew’s ear, \"I have a gift for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So do I!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew’s eyes showed happiness at their shared understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Andrew, Jiang Cheng entered the Foreign Affairs Hotel and went all the way to the suite where the Laine couple was staying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suite was large, with a living room, kitchen, and private bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Laine couple warmly welcomed Jiang Cheng’s arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within minutes, everyone was engaged in a lively conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Mu and another translator stood in the corner, trying to minimize their presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting Jiang Cheng take the lead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During their chat, Jiang Cheng brought up the topic of gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang, you’re too kind; it’s us who should be thanking you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! You are all so kind, and I’m very happy to know your family, so please let me express my joy, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Laine couple naturally agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled, got up, opened the door, and pushed in a slightly smaller wooden barrel on a small cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Laine couple curiously got up, especially Mr. Laine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh— is this what I think it is....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng confirmed, making Mr. Laine overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang—you’re amazing! I love this gift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1256,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","5d506308c9f5616fdbbf98c9b6f5e6caaa45ffd1c922266f3b40987b57931a74","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-296","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-295",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]