[{"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-232":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},890796,1166,"Chapter 232: Your Ration Ticket","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-232",232,"\u003Cp>Hua Ying asked unusually calmly, not needing anyone to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She laughed at herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether or not you know doesn’t matter anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying had completely lost hope in her father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always known about her father’s favoritism, but never thought he would introduce a murderer to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he didn’t know, at the very least he knew Hua Ying wasn’t willing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also the point that made Hua Ying lose hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and the others didn’t offer any comfort; it wasn’t appropriate to comment on someone else’s family affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still a night left before getting off the train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had entered the southern territory by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traveling from north to south, they watched the frost on the windows gradually decrease, and the scenery transition from rugged to gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they took off their heavy coats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their luggage at this point was much more than when they first got on the train, but fortunately, they had brought extra bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and the others used burlap sacks to crudely pack the heavy clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only meticulous point was wrapping the heavy clothes in plastic before stuffing them into the sacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the last night on the train, Hua Ying seemed to have figured something out and was willing to talk to people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was also heading to Yang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying was a translator by profession, and the Yang City Trade Fair was a very large and important event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lot of foreign businessmen would attend, so there was a great demand for translators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translators from every city who were selected were probably on their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you staying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng turned his head and said, \"I don’t know yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see... Then you need to be mentally prepared, accommodations will be very tight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying had attended previous trade fairs, so she had some understanding of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will be a lot of people in Yang City, not just us, but many sellers are coming too, and the guesthouses and hotels will be full.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not an exaggeration to say that even the corridors are occupied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hua Ying’s understanding, Jiang Cheng asked her a few more things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She learned that Hua Ying had been assigned there, so someone would arrange accommodations for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In theory, Jiang Cheng was also assigned, so Director Leng should arrange it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the only change was she didn’t come alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t leave Gao Zhonghua and Li Chunxiang behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, they would figure it out when they got there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting a bit more, they rested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clattering train continued to move forward, and Jiang Cheng had slowly gotten used to the rhythm, almost treating it as a sleep aid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning, Gao Zhonghua brought back breakfast, and after the four of them had their fill in the compartment, the train stopped at 11:37.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Packed with luggage, Jiang Cheng was full of ambition and confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrades, first step to Yang City, get off the train!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them got off with the flow of the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they got off the train, the four northerners felt a different temperature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying showed Jiang Cheng and the others where the bus stop was, then pointed at a newsstand and said, \"You can buy a map there, it shows how to take the bus and the addresses of hotels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, thank you, we wish you all the best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Hua Ying nodded and agreed, she left the train station alone with her bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng walked towards the newsstand, not only buying a map but also several different newspapers to understand the local situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, who was looking at the map, raised her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua took out a note, handed it to Jiang Cheng, and said, \"Master Shen said if we can’t find a place to stay, we should go here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took a look and asked, \"Whose house is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s Master Shen’s, sort of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sort of?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng asked, and Gao Zhonghua scratched his head and explained, \"The house belongs to a comrade who sacrificed himself. He didn’t leave any family, and before he died, he entrusted the house to Master Shen, but Master Shen didn’t want it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a few words, the note in Jiang Cheng’s hand felt a bit heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I got it. I’ll make a phone call first, then we’ll go find a place to stay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Leng told me they always stay at Guangcheng Guesthouse. We’ll go there first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making the decision, the three of them found a place near the train station to call home and let them know they were safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the brief call home, Jiang Cheng hung up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up, the three found the suitable bus route and took three transfers to reach Guangcheng Guesthouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to go inside to know it was crowded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the guesthouse aunties were handling the paperwork outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked and said, \"You guys wait here, I’ll go find Director Leng, but chances are we won’t be staying here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Jiang Cheng crossed the street and went into the guesthouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she entered, the smell of people hit her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That summer smell, crowded and with no ventilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng listened carefully and heard someone speaking with a Northeastern accent, so she went directly over to ask if Director Leng was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here! And you are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m the translator transferred here, looking for Director Leng to report.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, a translator... Just go sign in with the person in the blue shirt, Director Leng doesn’t have time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng acknowledged with a nod and left, first registering, and after registering, she went upstairs to the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guesthouse wasn’t very big, and she quickly found Director Leng in one of the rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Leng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Leng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng raised her voice a bit, and the busy Director Leng inside furrowed his brows and turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyebrows rarely relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Leng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng came in, and Director Leng approached and shook hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did you arrive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just got here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jiang Cheng quickly got to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came with three people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my family was worried.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Director Leng with a troubled expression, Jiang Cheng continued, \"Don’t worry, we’ll take care of our own accommodation. I just need to know the schedule.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng was indeed troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Jiang Cheng was a translator, she was outstanding at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she came, he had received a call from Director Mu in Sea City, hinting at wanting to recruit her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want to let Jiang Cheng go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were no beds available now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corridors were full!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, I’ll give you a schedule, the trade fair opens in four days, and there’s a special team to lead the translators with a brief training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Director Leng found the schedule for Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this, and once you confirm a place to stay, let me know... The phone number of the nearby post and telecommunications office is here....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng wrote the number and said, \"Leave a message there, I’ll check every night to see if there are any calls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In any case, let’s stay in good contact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng agreed to everything, taking the phone number, schedule, and the proof of entrance to the venue, and left the guesthouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After coming out of the guesthouse, Jiang Cheng didn’t leave immediately. Instead, she took a national food ticket and walked to the auntie at the guesthouse entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the watchful eyes of the auntie, the food ticket in Jiang Cheng’s hand fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auntie looked down in surprise, and Jiang Cheng exclaimed in fluent Cantonese.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, sister, your food ticket fell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guesthouse auntie: My? Food ticket?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng picked up the food ticket and handed it to the auntie, saying, \"You must hold it tight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auntie with the food ticket in her hand chuckled, grabbed Jiang Cheng’s hand, and said, \"Yes, yes, must hold it tight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Jiang Cheng smiled even more, holding the guesthouse auntie’s hand and chatting away.\u003C\u002Fp>",1376,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","28bd5882b6cd37c7374ccdc447285211e8f2d27b1861014b74c3c6c421d50fbd","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-233","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-231",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]