[{"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-207":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},890771,1166,"Chapter 207: Gossip Time at Home","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-207",207,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had a bowl of steaming hot noodle soup, and felt warm all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, finish eating and go to sleep. We’ll talk tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s so late already!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen started urging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed very late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng agreed with a smile, chatted a bit with a few people, and then went back to the place next door with her bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she opened the door next door, the heat hit her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stove was already set up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the stove was a chimney pipe as thick as a thigh, extending to the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hole had been opened in the window, and the pipe extended out, with its edges sealed with yellow clay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t pretty, but it was very warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner, there was a basin of water to add humidity to the room, otherwise with both the stove and the bed heated, it would be too dry inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng put down her bag, quickly washed her face, brushed her teeth, and then comfortably threw herself onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bed was a peony-patterned quilt and a blue-and-white checkered blanket, paired with curtains featuring small blue bamboo patterns, giving off a nostalgic vibe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took off her outerwear, slipped into autumn clothes and pants, and crawled into the cozy quilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—so cozy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rubbed herself against the quilt twice contentedly, sighed afterward, settled into a sleeping position, covered herself, and went to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exhaustion of the whole body gradually disappeared surrounded by warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drowsiness crept in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a feeling that she could fall asleep the moment she closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyelids were still struggling, but her brain had already stopped functioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Cheng opened her eyes again, it was already bright outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the not-too-thick blue bamboo curtain, she could vaguely see someone walking around in the yard, and even hear voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng lazily turned over, not wanting to get up for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she thought of this, she persuaded herself to accept it calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no choice—the temperature in the bed was just right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a charming little demon, trying every means to tempt her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng lay there for another ten minutes or so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey—your bladder says it’s time! You have to get up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng began putting on her clothes layer by layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dressing up, she put on her army coat and with a creak, opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold air immediately rushed into her nostrils, and her warm nasal cavity felt frozen for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morning, Grandma Shen! I’m going to the bathroom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting at the door, Grandma Shen placed the needle she was holding into the sewing basket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She patted her legs, got up, held the sewing basket, and went indoors to prepare food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng returned, she went directly into Grandma Shen’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were only the two of them left at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing and Shen Yue had gone to school, and Shen Que had gone to the machinery factory early in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen placed a bowl of wonton on the table and grinned gossipily, \"You didn’t see it, I was planning on cooking breakfast this morning, but Shen Que insisted on making wonton, saying reheated food isn’t as tasty as freshly cooked wonton.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The way he cares... I can’t bear to look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen spoke disparagingly, and Jiang Cheng listened with a bright smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s thinking about me, not bad at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did Shen Que say anything else? Did he miss me when he didn’t see me this morning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen glanced at Jiang Cheng, dismissing it, \"You are something else. Other girls would blush hearing this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng proudly said, \"What’s there to blush about! This is what it means to be liked for my abilities!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen was amused by Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, half of the wrinkles on my face are thanks to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng immediately flattered, \"These are the traces of wisdom, not wrinkles!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old and the young teased each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating, Jiang Cheng rushed to clean the dishes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Grandma Shen stood watching, she urged, \"Hurry up. There are plenty of things waiting to be discussed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s eyes gleamed with excitement as she asked, \"A lot of things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That there are!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng became even more enthusiastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a few scrubs, she cleaned the dishes, placed them nicely, and waited eagerly for Grandma Shen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen pointed in the direction of next door, \"Head to your room; the bed is warm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng went out to return next door, first tidying up the ashes from last night’s stove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used a fire poker to remove the cover and rings from the stove, then lifted the grate with the poker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a clatter, the coal ash fell down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After removing it with a dustpan, she reassembled the stove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of corn cobs, corn stalks, added some crushed corn kernels, small branches, and lastly some pieces of coal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were quite extravagant; most families mixed coal ash with yellow clay to make coal balls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the stove lit, Grandma Shen carried over some fabric, a sewing basket, and a bag of cotton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng immediately came to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s this for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Making your cotton pants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen replied, placing the items on the bed and looking at the stove Jiang Cheng lit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great! You’ll stay warm yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng put down the things in her hands and gave Grandma Shen a bewildered smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t quite tell if you’re praising or criticizing me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen comforted her like a child, \"Praising! Praising!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng shook her head with a begrudging smile and said, \"I can do quite a lot of chores, but you all never let me do them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, once I leave, I don’t even get the chance to fetch wash water if I get up a little later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I hadn’t refused several times, Sister Lian would have even washed my feet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen nodded repeatedly, looking Jiang Cheng up and down, making her a bit uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it? Has the coal dust ruined my beauty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen was caught off guard by Jiang Cheng’s comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t talk nonsense. With your personality, you’d use coal dust as makeup!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng quickly laughed and nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen looked at Jiang Cheng and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s strange, I don’t know why, but you seem so capable outside the house, and completely useless at home?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng showed an exaggerated expression, summing it up with:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great! I have the kind of face that doesn’t need to work but is still understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two couldn’t help but gaze at each other and burst into laughter together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the laughter, Grandma Shen placed a blackened kettle on the stove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng cut an apple, grabbed some oranges and a handful of White Rabbit candies, placing them on the small table on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen took out a thin string, inviting Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come over, let me measure you. The cotton pants need more room; they’re different from regular clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng obediently came over and extended her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After measuring, the two of them removed their shoes and climbed onto the bed, chatting and working together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen drew lines and started cutting the fabric with red floral patterns, while Jiang Cheng held onto the fabric across from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a swift motion, the scissors sliced from one end to the other, cutting out a piece of fabric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you, Lin Jiaojiao is back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, bowing her head, responded with a \"Hmm,\" then looked up and frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She went back to the Lin Family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen nodded and spread out the cut fabric, beginning to layer the cotton (meaning layering cotton one layer at a time).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng watched eagerly, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my goodness, Grandma, don’t leave me hanging like this. Speak up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen raised her head and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Jiaojiao... her face is ruined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1349,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","0b9ffacaa6cf18bf37c38367fa62192a2d333dc9fb65324f3648c067048560e7","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-208","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-206",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]