[{"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-222":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},890786,1166,"Chapter 222: Joy After the Snow","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-222",222,"\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua nodded with certainty after hearing Brother Chen’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder Mr. Shen is worried every day, afraid of getting kicked—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua suddenly stopped, laughed heartily, and said, \"This soup is really good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Chen glanced mockingly and said, \"Coward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua took pride over shame, saying, \"That’s called ’a wise man who knows the times is a hero!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four men in the front vehicle laughed heartily, while the truck behind them sang red songs, invigorated with high spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly advancing forward, they gradually neared the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the city’s mechanical factory, Shen Que was certainly not sleeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stayed at the gate, keeping company with the gatekeeper, and often looked outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know how long he had been waiting, how many times he had looked out, or how many auditory hallucinations he had had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Shen Que heard the sound of the truck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que turned his wheelchair, opened the door, and stuck out his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A big smile broke out, and a large snowflake blew into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gatekeeper wanted to get up to push Shen Que, but he went out on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gatekeeper murmured with wonder: someone with wheels is indeed fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the truck, Jiang Cheng also saw Shen Que immediately; she quickly pushed open the door and jumped down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To outsiders, it seemed like a romantic embrace from a Korean drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You fool, what are you doing out here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que immediately admitted fault, leaving Jiang Cheng speechless, and she could only grip the wheelchair handle and say, \"Don’t push yourself, your hands are icy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que was pushed ahead by Jiang Cheng, and they ran into the gatekeeper’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng spoke, she turned, then suddenly returned to quickly plant a kiss on Shen Que’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m very fine, don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assuring Shen Que’s heart, Jiang Cheng swiftly turned and ran out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que smiled foolishly and helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he being coaxed like a child?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did he feel a little sweet inside?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, the gatekeeper turned his back to Shen Que, his wrinkled face laughing meaningfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood, understood, anyone would have been young once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, after arranging Director Lu and others, Jiang Cheng expressed gratitude to the four rescuers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone didn’t stand on ceremony much, as the snow hadn’t stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thanking them, Jiang Cheng quickly ran back into the gatehouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que immediately responded, staring straight at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked him in the eye, full of smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to go home. After a while, Brother Chen will take you back, and Gao Zhonghua will return after taking me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que nodded, saying, \"I know, it’s snowy and slippery these days, rest well at home. You’re going to Guangzhou soon, take a few days’ rest, don’t come to see me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stepped forward to hold Shen Que’s hand and said, \"I know, you should take care too, don’t overexert yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you’re great, everyone knows, so don’t be in a hurry to prove yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just like today’s rescue, if it wasn’t you on the other end of the phone, everything wouldn’t have gone so smoothly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s words, like a warm spring, warmed Shen Que’s heart all the way in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I’ll take good care of my injuries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded, her fingers moving in Shen Que’s palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s palm tickled, as his heart drew a love-heart pattern with Jiang Cheng’s fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng cheekily winked, Shen Que showed a silly smile, tightly holding the palm, unwilling to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two shared a knowing smile, not delaying further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng left, she boarded the truck, and it drove away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Brother Chen walked in and took Shen Que away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the heavy snow, Brother Chen’s storytelling could still be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Jiang is really amazing... when we got there, they were playing poker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Not everyone can have such an attitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening, Shen Que’s smile gradually expanded, and he proudly declared, \"Because she’s Jiang Cheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not Shen Que’s Jiang Cheng, just Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Chen sighed, \"Yes, truly amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy snow, thrilling yet safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng returned to the courtyard smoothly, and Grandma Shen wanted to make supper for Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng quickly stopped her, clutching her belly and said, \"But I’m full, I ate too much while waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s so dry, let me make you something warm and soupy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need! We had dumpling soup, brown sugar eggs, baked cornbread, and egg soup.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen grew increasingly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weren’t you trapped in the snow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng said matter-of-factly, \"Yes, but that doesn’t stop us from eating food; it’s cold without it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen: This trap is different from that trap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, hurry and sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, that house next door, Shen Que had someone tidy it up, just right for you to move before going to Guangzhou, then we’ll have a housewarming party.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was slightly surprised but found it reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She trusted Shen Que to handle things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ll check it tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandma Shen, sleep early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen nodded, and Jiang Cheng returned next door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next door, Jiang Cheng took off her military coat, poured some water from the thermos to wash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a simple freshen-up, Jiang Cheng burrowed into the bedding, comfortingly \"oh-ed\" and slowly closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next morning, Jiang Cheng was woken by the lively chatting in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling back a corner of the curtain, Jiang Cheng looked at the scene outside and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harmony filled with vibrant liveliness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several men climbed onto the roof, sweeping away the snow to prevent it from collapsing the roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the yard, several kids playfully stood under the eaves, letting snow fall on their heads, then laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several mothers wielded big brooms, chasing their children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You little rascal! New cotton shoes I just made for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay put! I won’t hit you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chasing continued, with children on the side cheering to make it more exciting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheering while speaking: \"Run faster! Your mom is fooling you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, my mom said the same thing last time; as soon as I stopped, she smacked me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy, giving advice, saw his own mom smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that smile, he started running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—save me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adults and elders in the yard laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Jiang Cheng wrapped the quilt around herself and scratched out a peephole on the frost-covered glass, watching the laughter and joy outside through the hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What many people strive for is embodied in everything before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching for a while, Jiang Cheng dressed in cotton clothes and pants, got up, and washed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tidying up, she opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a creak, Jiang Cheng hadn’t yet flashed a smile before a snowball hit her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You hit my Sister Jiang Cheng, take this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing’s snowball whizzed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone shouted: Snowball fight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the scene changed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1178,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","8366b60a96e05af005e440ec82e16602edb07aeae0aed327d0f6d1e3739781da","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-223","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-221",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]