[{"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-230":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},890794,1166,"Chapter 230: Xiao Lu Is Never Late","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-230",230,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng blatantly complained, while Zhang Guisheng displayed a helpless expression on his honest-looking face, appearing to want to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Lu, the attendant, also found it all somewhat intriguing, and straightforwardly asked for Zhang Guisheng’s letter of introduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ll take note of it and verify it later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Lu returned the letter of introduction to Zhang Guisheng and walked off carrying a kettle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Guisheng still maintained his honest demeanor and said to Jiang Cheng, \"I’m the one Hua Ying’s father arranged for her to marry. I know I’m from the countryside, and Hua Ying despises me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Guisheng lowered his head, and Jiang Cheng grew wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To reach this stage, he could still keep up the act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This showed he could fully control his emotions; the man in front of him was not simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn’t met Hua Ying’s father, she might have believed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hearing a response from Jiang Cheng, Zhang Guisheng put down the lunch box and left, his departure marked by a silhouette filled with bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the door, Hua Ying stared at the lunch box on the floor, feeling utterly repulsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, she glanced at Jiang Cheng, who was silent, and sincerely said, \"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled indifferently, preparing to return to the compartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying looked at the lunch box on the ground and eventually picked it up; waste is shameful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t plan to eat it and intended to return it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before doing so, Hua Ying wanted to figure out a method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying followed behind Jiang Cheng into the compartment, and resolutely asked, \"Mr. Jiang, what should I do about someone like Zhang Guisheng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preparing to climb to the top bunk, Jiang Cheng paused for a moment and said three words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not ruthless enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying listened, furrowed her brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t it enough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng simply turned around, looked at Hua Ying, and asked, \"How did your mother deal with your father?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Hua Ying’s mother was mentioned, a warm expression appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My mom grabbed a kitchen knife—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying suddenly had an epiphany.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng said, like a teacher seeing potential in a student, \"Your mom is your best lesson book; some people need to be hurt once, let them feel pain, let them fear, and you will get the peace you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, I understand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng waved his hand nonchalantly and climbed onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying said no more, turned around, and left with the lunch box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, outside came Hua Ying’s shouting and a series of clattering sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang, biting a large carrot, leaned against the compartment door, looking out and giving Jiang Cheng a live broadcast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The lunch box hit Zhang Guisheng’s face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh dear, just hit three coarse-grain cakes, still black, with one lunch box being empty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hua Ying is hitting him with the lunch box!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice, that hit was a good one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng listened and asked, \"What expression does Zhang Guisheng have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang craned her neck harder to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s still that honest face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the bunk, Jiang Cheng appeared contemplative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, Hua Ying returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body and hair were somewhat disheveled, but her spirit was strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that the grudge in her heart had largely dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the day’s journey was quiet, and Zhang Guisheng didn’t come by again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During dinner, Jiang Cheng and the two others went to the dining car to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t show off and honestly paid and presented tickets, buying five bowls of noodles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and Li Chunxiang each had a bowl of noodles, while Gao Zhonghua ate three bowls himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating, the three returned to the compartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As usual, Li Chunxiang guarded the first half of the night, Gao Zhonghua the second, and Jiang Cheng made her own arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning, Jiang Cheng climbed out of bed, waiting for Xiao Lu, the attendant to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat on a small stool in the aisle, checking her watch, then the compartment door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Lu, who hadn’t been late in three days, was late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another three minutes of waiting, she still didn’t come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thud, Jiang Cheng opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gao Zhonghua, come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Cheng’s serious expression, Gao Zhonghua immediately responded and got up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang also quickly stood up and asked, \"What should I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay here, watch our belongings, and if we don’t return in twenty minutes, contact the police. We’re going to Xiao Lu’s place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and Gao Zhonghua wasted no time heading out; inside the compartment, Li Chunxiang checked the time on her watch, noting it before packing the important items for the three into one bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything happened, she could grab the bag and run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying, who was also in the compartment, didn’t know what was happening, but after just two days together, she knew that Jiang Cheng wasn’t someone who acted without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Hua Ying’s heart tightened anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hesitating for a minute, Hua Ying also quickly packed her things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng was talking to Gao Zhonghua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Lu, the attendant, always arrives at this time; she’s very punctual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be precise, somewhat compulsive—a girl who takes her work very seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would get up early, but would never allow herself to be late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she were delayed by something, Xiao Lu’s first thought would be to have a colleague complete this round of inspections for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua didn’t think Jiang Cheng was exaggerating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she was, walking a few minutes to ensure someone’s safety is well worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two swiftly reached the resting room for Xiao Lu, the attendant, where there were other staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng asked directly and learned that Xiao Lu had already gone out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Lu never runs late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colleague spoke the same words, leading Jiang Cheng to feel apprehensive. She pondered and asked, \"Did Xiao Lu do anything yesterday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her colleague, also anxious, put on a uniform while recalling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, really. Xiao Lu is very methodical, we even joke that she does everything the same way..... Right, she said she wanted to make a call to verify someone’s identity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Guisheng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng made a snap decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You go find the conductor, the police, and verify if Zhang Guisheng from soft cabin 3, package 7, is present.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll check each cabin segment by segment, but first, we need to find her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides immediately sprang into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back, Jiang Cheng and Gao Zhonghua checked each compartment they passed, not missing even large packages that could fit people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang, bang, bang\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up, will you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to use the toilet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone clutching his stomach was pounding hard on the bathroom door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and Gao Zhonghua exchanged glances, instantly sprinting forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua quickly noticed the snapped thread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The lock was manipulated from the outside with a thread!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng said decisively: \"Kick it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua shoved aside those waiting for the bathroom and kicked open the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Jiang Cheng peered inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Lu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Jiang Cheng and Gao Zhonghua lifted Xiao Lu out together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her head was bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng loosened her scarf, pulling out smuggled hemostatic medicine from her space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellowish powder was sprinkled on Xiao Lu’s head, followed by a handkerchief pressed on top, and then wrapped tightly with Jiang Cheng’s scarf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll be fine, don’t be scared, don’t be scared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng held Xiao Lu, feeling her breaths, and she somewhat relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang—-Zhang——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Lu voiced, and Jiang Cheng immediately guessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Guisheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1295,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","bf010a6eb2be9c2120ac7ac1df32433174379341017d291ea38f94afee68392d","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-231","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-229",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]