[{"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-202":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},890766,1166,"Chapter 202: Joining the Fun","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-202",202,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng carried a bag of money and documented the information of those willing to register.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, I’ll definitely keep it in mind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them were surrounded in the middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took them more than ten minutes to cover just a few meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Cheng led Director Lu and Director Lian out, the two finally dared to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking some distance, Director Lu looked around, confirming there was no one before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, did you bring your passbook? Why don’t we deposit the money first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was folding the paper filled with information and said without raising her head, \"The passbook... I did bring it, but you can’t deposit in a different area.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Connectivity wasn’t as developed back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu realized, indeed, that was the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should have arranged a transfer cheque for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng understood their concern, but she couldn’t reassure them directly with the truth that she had the means to secure it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, whoever dares to steal from me should be the one worried.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trust me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s confidence eased Director Lu and Director Lian a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three set off again, ready to visit the next location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after just a few steps, Jiang Cheng’s eyes gleamed with curiosity, and she pulled Director Lu and Director Lian to quickly occupy a spot in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The factory isn’t going anywhere, let’s enjoy the commotion first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could Director Lian and Director Lu do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The treasure of S City, they had to indulge it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them stretched their necks in the same motion, looking at some familiar figures in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Qiang! You’ve been lying to me all along!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t believe you lied to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The love-struck Du Shanshan, whom they met on the train, was sitting on the ground, clutching Wang Qiang’s leg and crying loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All the little money I earn each month, spent on buying eggs, buying fine flour... You ate my food... and you still deceived me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard! Give me my stuff back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Shanshan wailed, tears and snot streaming down her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Qiang, being held captive, frantically tried to free his leg, his expression one of urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes, usually deep with affection like a dog’s, were now filled with panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Lu! Hurry up and get her off me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lu, deviating from her usual self, rolled her eyes disdainfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m a good comrade, I can’t aid a fraudster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lu’s words made Wang Qiang freeze; he hadn’t expected Bai Lu to refuse him so outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disdain practically dripped from Bai Lu’s stare as she squatted and helped Xu Shanshan up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xu Shanshan, though I don’t like you, facts are facts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You saw it too, Wang Qiang is a complete fraud.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m helping you see clearly this time, but from now on, it’s better if we have no further dealings!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this, Bai Lu straightened up, feeling unusually euphoric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Shanshan, pitiful on the ground, stood up, glaring fiercely at Wang Qiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how she glared, it didn’t quell her anger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Du Shanshan blew her nose vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trail of murky fluid with flecks of white, glimmering under the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right across Wang Qiang’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, observing the drama, clapped in applause, \"Well done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight disgusted Wang Qiang to the brim, and he raised his hand to hit Du Shanshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Shanshan, pulled back by Bai Lu, dodged Wang Qiang’s swooping hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Qiang, if you dare lay a hand on me, I’ll report you to the police!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Qiang—you bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words came both near and far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one threatening to report him was Bai Lu, who turned her head toward the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s Da Niu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Niu, who chased him from the countryside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Da Niu’s arrival, Wang Qiang’s bluster deflated instantly, and he instinctively shielded his head with his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Bai Lu quickly pulled Du Shanshan back, making way for Da Niu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Jiang Cheng spotted Da Niu’s arrival, a thought struck her: it’s a pity there isn’t a camera; this could really be an iconic scene!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, without a word of nonsense, Da Niu walked up and delivered a slap to Wang Qiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop it! Stop it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Qiang desperately protected his head, but Da Niu’s palms kept coming like fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You say stop and then it stops? My dad said, I can do whatever I want!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re my man, you should work to support me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you come here for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of slapping continued incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Qiang, thoroughly beaten, began to plead for mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the side, Du Shanshan watched Wang Qiang being hit, and the last shred of innocence in her heart started to shatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being publically thrashed by Da Niu, Wang Qiang was eventually dragged away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From beginning to end, Da Niu did not trouble Du Shanshan or Bai Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People pointed and whispered around, but no one stepped forward to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such men, going around causing romantic trouble, deserve their comeuppance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng focused on Da Niu’s retreating figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought, Da Niu isn’t stupid at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd that had gathered to watch gradually dispersed, and Bai Lu released Du Shanshan’s wrist with visible disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You saw it with your own eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Bai Lu began to walk away. Du Shanshan tried to say something, but nothing came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Bai Lu walked away, she looked up to see Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face immediately lit up with a big smile, and she rushed over to Jiang Cheng eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that excitement and demeanor, anyone might mistake her for someone going to meet a lover!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Jiang, what a coincidence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fate, fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled and said to Bai Lu, \"You did great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lu blushed instantly, trying to meet Jiang Cheng’s gaze she said, \"What you said the other day was absolutely right, thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, I just love the excitement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng waved her hand nonchalantly, ready to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lu’s cautious expression was like that of a small animal fearing hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I be friends with you? It’s just that I don’t have many friends around...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not that I’m a bad person, I think I’m alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s okay if you don’t want to, really, I’m fine with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lu’s words became disordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng generously took out paper and pen and wrote down her address.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can write to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lu was overjoyed, carefully taking the note and nodding vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking forward to your letter, see you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng spoke, the three of them turned to leave. Bai Lu, after repeatedly reading the note, memorized it quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking some distance, Director Lu cleared his throat theatrically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... Jiang Cheng... Director Shen is still waiting for you at home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng turned to look at Director Lu, revealing a meaningful expression, \"Director Lu, you should learn a little less about ancient culture!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re all mixed up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth was he thinking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lu only admired her, just a little fangirl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu insisted, \"What are you talking about? I don’t get it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng watched Director Lu quicken his pace: if that’s not the classic guilty reaction, then what is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them watched the drama and then headed to the ceramics factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the ceramics factory, they were taken directly by the factory director for lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, the director brought up the topic of giving Jiang Cheng a bonus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t play hard to get, accepting it earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A square-dealing Director Lu snuck several glances her way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After accepting the bonus, the ceramics factory also gave a lot of industrial coupons, making Jiang Cheng’s trip especially bountiful again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of successful events lifted everyone’s spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s only one stop left for today!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly, they arrived at the bamboo weaving factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The factory director had no objections to giving a bonus, but someone wasn’t happy about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng: Finally trying to be sincere for once...\u003C\u002Fp>",1354,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","673c96cfd52ab33275778e4ea977eed4a6ccc52c0cfbaa279b6b9658a90b1e31","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-203","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-201",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]