[{"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-206":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},890770,1166,"Chapter 206: It’s So Good to Be Home","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-206",206,"\u003Cp>The night before Jiang Cheng returned home, she went to the foreign trade office to call Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Jiang Cheng’s return, Shen Que’s eyes sparkled, and her lips uncontrollably curved upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que, I’m telling you, don’t you dare pick me up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng pretended to be fierce: \"If you come to pick me up, I’ll head straight to Yangcheng and skip returning home for a rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que, unable to control his smile, was filled with warmth and affection in his voice, obediently saying, \"Alright—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I promise I won’t!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really, I guarantee it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But wear more clothes, it’s getting cooler at home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng agreed with an \"uh-huh,\" not continuing the conversation much, and hung up the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up, Jiang Cheng left the foreign trade office, where Director Lu and Director Lian were waiting outside for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three walked slowly down a dimly lit street, reflecting on the busy days and their achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning at nine, Director Yuan personally drove over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He helped load the luggage onto the car and personally gave them a batch of toys, saying they were for their children or relatives at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three thanked him, without being overly courteous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Yuan drove them to the train station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you going to carry all this stuff?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Yuan worriedly asked: \"Do you want me to help you put it on the train?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng quickly waved her hand, \"No need, we have someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who do you have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after Director Yuan asked, he saw two men in train station uniforms pushing carts over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With more luggage than before, including a large sack and boxes, the two staff members lifted them onto the cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them smiled at Jiang Cheng, saying, \"Mr. Jiang, I’ll put it on our side, just remember to take it when you get off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Brother Wang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng thanked him, and the man called Brother Wang smiled even wider and pushed the cart away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Yuan was both surprised and amazed: with connections like these, he was rendered completely useless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless, everyone bid their final farewells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the goodbyes, Jiang Cheng and her two companions took a deep breath and, with determination, squeezed into the crowd and boarded the train!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much effort, the three of them successfully found their compartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time it was smooth sailing, and their seats were not occupied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only were the seats free, but there was even an extra seat available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After settling the small luggage, the three lay down to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The train gradually started moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after they started, the conductor came over to speak to Jiang Cheng and mentioned the sleeper tickets for this compartment hadn’t been sold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took a large bag of White Rabbit candy and went out with the conductor, eventually returning empty-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the journey, Jiang Cheng quietly stayed put and didn’t go wandering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She peacefully embraced a book, read while lying on the bed, and came down to eat when hungry, before climbing back up to rest after being full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Embracing the lifestyle of a laid-back traveler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu and Director Lian were more than happy to indulge her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fruit was sliced, tangerines peeled, and water cooled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, the journey back was peaceful and delightful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a day, a night, and another day, the three disembarked around two in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng borrowed a cart, and the three of them pushed their luggage out of the train station together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Jiang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng followed the sound and saw a flashlight’s beam—it was Gao Zhonghua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not seeing Shen Que’s silhouette, Jiang Cheng was quite satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua ran over, handing over a military coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Shen asked me to bring this for you, it’s cold!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took the coat and put it on, feeling considerably warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua took over the cart, leading the three to his truck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua single-handedly took over the task of loading luggage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, the heavy luggage seemed as light as a toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everything was loaded, Gao Zhonghua drove, first sending off Director Lu, then Director Lian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dropping off the two, the truck finally headed to the Shen family’s big courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Shen’s been restless since yesterday, like he’s on pins and needles. If he weren’t stuck in that wheelchair, he’d have worn a hole in the ground!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, he’s been constantly checking the time. If he hadn’t a bit of conscience left, he’d have kicked me out by six or seven o’clock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated next to him, Jiang Cheng could picture Shen Que’s silly antics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How’s his leg?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! Really good! Master Ma’s visited several times, saying it’s recovering well. In a little over a month, he won’t need the wheelchair anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this topic, Gao Zhonghua was immensely pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With little conversation, they arrived at the big courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Jiang Cheng could get off, she saw Grandma Shen, Shen Yue, and Shen Xing pushing Shen Que out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly opened the car door and jumped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s so cold! What are you doing out here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng ran over to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, I missed you so much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue was the first to rush over, wrapping her arms around Jiang Cheng’s waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the night, Shen Que’s envious gaze remained hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen also shuffled over, scrutinizing Jiang Cheng, firmly declaring, \"You’ve lost weight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng found it amusing yet slightly distressing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t lost weight at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, with her bundled up like a ball, how had Grandma Shen managed to see her as slimmer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen held Jiang Cheng’s hand, Shen Xing pushed Shen Que forward, cheerfully calling her \"sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Responding, Jiang Cheng gave Shen Que a distinctive glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que gave Jiang Cheng her signature smile, a warm voice echoing in the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Warm your hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que handed her a warm infusion bottle, not too hot nor too cold, just like the warmth Shen Que brought her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng warmly smiled, taking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, everyone, let’s get inside quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Gao, come in for some hot water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng turned towards Gao Zhonghua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua immediately waved his hands, saying, \"No thanks, I’ll get some sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll bring your things in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two trips, Gao Zhonghua unloaded all of Jiang Cheng’s luggage inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and the others followed inside; it was unusually cold outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua left soon after, agreeing with Shen Que on a time to pick him up the next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng went out briefly to see Gao Zhonghua off before turning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the house, Jiang Cheng remarked with a delighted smile, \"Home is still the best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit down and rest, I’ll make some noodles for you. Eating a hot bowl will make you sleep soundly tonight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen prepared noodles, Shen Xing tended the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que poured water for Jiang Cheng, while Shen Yue stayed close by her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Jiang Cheng returned, it was as if they all found their center to orbit around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon coming back, Jiang Cheng was completely relaxed, sitting carefreely across from Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s gaze was constantly on Jiang Cheng, peeling peanuts with his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que handed them over, and Jiang Cheng took them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tips of her fingers mischievously grazed across his palm, their eyes met, the same curve uplifting their lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s heart was bursting with joy, a mental parade celebrating Jiang Cheng’s return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just by watching Shen Que’s silly expression, Jiang Cheng knew his thoughts were very \"busy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noodles are ready!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen approached with noodles, while Shen Xing followed with some pickled vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the imagery and words conveyed one thing: It’s great to be home!\u003C\u002Fp>",1307,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","d2a58f20320855ca12c773067ff8958eae6414a4317921eef2804492d12f1c80","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-207","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-205",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]