[{"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-224":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},890788,1166,"Chapter 224: Scorching the Pot Bottom (Bonus - )","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-224",224,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked at Shen Que in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que fixed his gaze on Jiang Cheng, his lips naturally curved into a large smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I missed you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just writing letters wasn’t enough to alleviate the longing, so he came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The practiced sweet talk just came out naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng asked unexpectedly, \"How did you know I was here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que took the package from Jiang Cheng’s hand and said, \"I saw your bicycle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que casually pointed, and Jiang Cheng turned to look, understanding with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really is quite recognizable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bicycle seat had been patched with a floral cover by Grandma Shen, and the handlebars were extravagantly wrapped with yarn, trimmed with a bit of tassel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que opened the car door and said, \"Leave the bicycle here, a truck from the machinery factory will pass by tomorrow and I’ll have it brought back for you then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s dark and cold, let’s take the car back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng wasn’t foolish, she nodded in agreement, \"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After responding, Jiang Cheng turned around and saw a group of heads peeking from behind the wall at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled broadly, confidently taking Shen Que’s hand and said, \"This is my fiancé, Shen Que.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que, whose hand was taken by Jiang Cheng, instinctively sat up a bit straighter, eyes sparkling like water: She’s introducing me! She really likes me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one thought occupied Shen Que’s lovelorn mind at this moment: I must not embarrass Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had I known, I would have worn that nice outfit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng’s introduction, the heads at the door appeared one by one, laughing awkwardly yet not awkwardly with the two of them in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que responded to each, smiling even sillier than they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng tried hard to suppress her laughter, this was a group of lovable people who liked her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the introductions, Jiang Cheng left her bicycle at the foreign trade department, each of them thumping their chests in promise to take good care of her bicycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this group of endearing people, Jiang Cheng smiled, \"Thank you all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After expressing her thanks, Jiang Cheng got into Shen Que’s car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sat in the back, the driver put the wheelchair in the trunk, and the car drove out of the foreign trade area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the car, Jiang Cheng quietly hooked Shen Que’s finger with hers, earnestly asking, \"Where have you been going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que rubbed his finger against Jiang Cheng’s, his lips curling into a slight smile, \"Went to report to the higher-ups.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—how did you see my bike? I parked it in the courtyard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que turned his head, his gaze relaxed yet focused, \"I heard from the higher-ups that the donation you negotiated came through, I guessed you’d go to the foreign trade department, so I took a detour to check.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng suddenly understood, she praised Shen Que lavishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A mutual understanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked at Shen Que with a smile, lightly scratching his palm with her finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she was about to pull away, Shen Que grasped her hand warmly with his large hand, wrapping it inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que and Jiang Cheng exchanged glances, their faces almost smiling, teasing and adoring each other with their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng: He’s my man, pamper him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que: I’m the officially introduced fiancé, holding hands is no problem!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, they were only daring enough to hold hands this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey back was much quicker, avoiding wind and chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car dropped Jiang Cheng home, and for the first time, Shen Que found the road a bit short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m off tomorrow, but I have work to finish tonight, so I’ll come back early tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que explained, Jiang Cheng nodded, \"Alright, no rush, we eat at noon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que acknowledged, it was clear he hadn’t agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t insist, retrieving her hand warmed by Shen Que’s grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, be careful, it’s slippery with the snow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a bang, Jiang Cheng got off the car, carrying the package she got from the foreign trade department inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que watched Jiang Cheng enter the compound before he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, Jiang Cheng first ate with Grandma Shen and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, they discussed plans for moving and laying down the pots tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the meal was finished, it was about time to pack for the trip to Goat Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the menu was finalized, Jiang Cheng returned next door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before dawn, Grandma Shen got busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Granny Sun and Aunt Li came over to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, dressed and ready, also wanted to help, but ended up being despised for her efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Grandma Shen, her skills in the kitchen weren’t even as good as Shen Xing’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today happened to be the weekend, so Shen Xing and Shen Yue were home resting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the aroma of meat wafted through the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que also returned early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua followed behind Shen Que, carrying a sheep as he came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng hurriedly went over to greet them, looking at the sheep, then at Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you get a sheep?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re making some sauerkraut hotpot, perfect for a warm meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Shen Que spoke, Gao Zhonghua set the sheep down and turned to get other things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two old-style charcoal-burning copper pots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, everyone got busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen and Granny Sun prepared vegetables, Aunt Li sliced sauerkraut, Shen Xing started the fire, Jiang Cheng relegated to the group peeling potatoes with Shen Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que and Gao Zhonghua were responsible for preparing the sheep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around nine in the morning, Old Ma, Principal Wang, and Manager Guo arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None came empty-handed, Old Ma brought two large bottles of his own medicinal liquor, Principal Wang brought a small stir-fry pan, Manager Guo pitched in with an abundant harvest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once there, they didn’t just stand around but joined in the army preparing the sheep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A while later, Director Lian arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t one to sit still either, diving straight into the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By ten in the morning, the cooking began in earnest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In both the new and old houses, two large black woks, two small fry pans, all put to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Jiang Cheng was waiting by the stove to taste a dish, more people arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu and Factory Director Fang came hand in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, they weren’t bickering, just watching Jiang Cheng, clearly with something on their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng simply approached, asking them directly, \"Do you two have something to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Factory Director Fang jumped in to answer, \"I told you we couldn’t hide it from Jiang Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu didn’t even bother to roll his eyes, stepped forward and nudged Factory Director Fang aside, \"Jiang Cheng, I don’t have much on right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a coincidence, neither do I,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Factory Director Fang immediately chimed in, looking worried about being left out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Jiang Cheng hadn’t quite caught up, asking, \"So?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu saw her confusion and simply volunteered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I mean is, I can accompany you on the business trip to Goat Market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our textile factory will cover the travel expenses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two started bickering again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng instantly understood what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something she hadn’t considered at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she was just a translator in the team this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she always felt going alone was completely fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Jiang Cheng was pondering, Shen Que quietly approached, \"Director Lu, the food factory’s greenhouse project is about to start, you can’t leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Factory Director Fang, the textile factory’s foreign exchange order delivery date is near, are you sure you can leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu and Factory Director Fang exchanged a look, exclaiming in unison, \"No backdoor 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