[{"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-201":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},890765,1166,"Chapter 201: The Eye-Drop Drama Is Over","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-201",201,"\u003Cp>On the bus to the sugar factory, Jiang Cheng managed to find a seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned back against the seat comfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit hard, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s mind wandered: actually, cooperating with the auto factory isn’t impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian took out a piece of candy from his pocket and handed it to Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng opened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was wondering if there could be an opportunity to cooperate with the auto factory in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian’s hand paused for a second while unwrapping the candy, then calmly handed it to Jiang Cheng, saying, \"You can!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took the milk candy and smiled at Director Lian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve noticed your confidence in me is growing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian nodded thoughtfully, saying word by word:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But not as much as the confidence you have in yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng ate half of the candy and pondered Director Lian’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head with a smile and a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he saying she’s full of confidence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian nodded earnestly at Jiang Cheng: You’re right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt like people around her were getting better at talking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they arrived at the sugar factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, walking with an air of authority, said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m here to discuss something with Director Tang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security guard at the gate naturally recognized Jiang Cheng, someone with skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on in! Please go on in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the envious stares of others waiting to pick up their goods, Jiang Cheng and her companions swaggered into the Sea City Sugar Factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reached the director’s office without any obstacles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Tang was in a meeting, so the three of them waited outside for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Jiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Tang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nodding at each other, Director Tang greeted Director Lu and Director Lian as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then invited the three of them into the office, and the secretary brought in new tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Tang roughly knew why Jiang Cheng was here, and he never intended to take away her bonus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person deserves what they earn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how to bring up the topic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did you all come from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after Director Tang finished speaking, he noticed Jiang Cheng’s smile seemed a bit \"creepy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like he had started on the wrong foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The food factory, the food factory director was too enthusiastic, so we stayed a bit longer. If we hadn’t been delayed, we’d have arrived earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Jiang Cheng spoke, Director Tang felt a twitch at the corner of his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, so you went to the food factory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The food factory invited us over, saying I contributed to this round of foreign exchange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng paused for a couple of seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I think so too! So I accepted the food factory’s bonus, two thousand yuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m telling you this because I don’t want to hide it from you, just afraid of the rumors outside saying the food factory overshadowed you. I’m not in Sea City, so how would I explain it to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So please don’t feel pressured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Tang looked at Jiang Cheng with a forced smile and asked, \"Finished with the eye drops?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng thought for a moment, nodded, and said solemnly, \"Yes, finished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Tang was amused by this side of Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could say she’s not straightforward, but she’s always candid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key is, she can say things without being annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, can we let the Haishi First Sugar Factory be surpassed by the food factory? What about my face as the director?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Tang cooperatively pretended to pat the table and said, \"I’ll give you two thousand five! Don’t refuse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stood up suddenly, looking at Director Tang in shock, saying, \"You’re generous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Tang waved his hand, gesturing Jiang Cheng to sit down, and instructed the secretary to handle the bonus procedure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the office, Director Tang directly asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, are you interested in working at our sugar factory? I’ll offer you the best待遇,!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu, who had been dozing off, suddenly perked up and quickly responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Tang, this isn’t right... how can you poach people right in front of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu, with a face like a main character from an old movie, put on a resentful yet angry expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Tang thought it was painful to watch but still replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lu, this isn’t quite right. As far as I know, Ms. Jiang Cheng isn’t an employee of your food factory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu jumped up in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She she she she——her neighbor works at our food factory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, the office fell silent for three seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu realized his reasoning didn’t hold up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I mean is her home is in S City! Ms. Jiang Cheng is very fond of her hometown, and her future revolutionary partner is also in S City, so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu’s eyes drifted to Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving the signal, Jiang Cheng nodded and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Director Tang, for your kindness, but I really love my hometown and don’t plan to leave at the moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Tang looked at Jiang Cheng with regret and spoke again: \"I can offer you an apartment? A private courtyard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can offer that too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu once again quickly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did this conversation turn into an offer for a house?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do I accept it or accept it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu looked at Jiang Cheng and guaranteed, \"Jiang Cheng, I’ll make sure it happens! I’ll handle it when we get back home!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, looking like she had no choice but to accept, made Director Lu even happier than she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once settled, she couldn’t just leave, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Tang truly regretted it, but he knew that someone like Jiang Cheng must have her own plans, and he couldn’t force her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the secretary completed the procedures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They not only received the bonus but also a big box of candies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Director Tang’s words: Can’t I even afford to give you some candy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng immediately smiled and thanked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re so generous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Tang captured the essence of Jiang Cheng’s words and said, \"Have to be!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled and thanked him, and the three of them left the sugar factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu hugged the box, and Director Lian walked closely next to Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a simple reason, there was just too much money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had deliberately brought a large bag today, but four thousand five hundred yuan was still quite a few stacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Lian, relax.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nobody would expect me to carry money in this shabby vegetable basket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you, being all nervous, seems a bit suspicious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian, after hearing this, agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for a moment, she was so nervous she couldn’t find the right gait to walk properly, stumbling a few times before sorting it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them walked out of the sugar factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could take a step, several people waiting outside surrounded them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu and Director Lian instantly shielded Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng remained calm, smiling as she greeted them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you all need something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrade, can you get milk candy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrade, could you pass along a message?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng quickly understood their requests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t push! Don’t push!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t easy to do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all have been here a while, you should understand what I mean!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t have high expectations of me, so everyone line up. If you’re willing, leave your name, your company, address, and phone number. If not, no pressure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding paper and pen, Jiang Cheng’s eyes sparkled like stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These enterprising and adventurous salespeople are the talents of the future!\u003C\u002Fp>",1292,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","739f0fc3722fa6f5c69f1d6b0588fcc38ced4bbe8b5c4b77c32b357fa87a9b3b","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-202","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-340",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]