[{"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-239":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},890803,1166,"Chapter 239: Why Are You Here Again?","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-239",239,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng quickly headed towards the furniture factory’s booth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, the crowd had gradually dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The venue was slowly being filled by foreign guests, sellers, translators, and on-site staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Cheng arrived at the furniture factory, there happened to be a foreign guest looking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The translator for the foreign guest was none other than Du Bin, the male translator who had a grudge against Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Benjamin, this is a traditional Chinese shelf, priced at two hundred seventy yuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foreign businessman Benjamin nodded slightly, touched the shelf, and asked, \"What is this material? Why is it called a ’traditional Chinese shelf’?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Bin instinctively wanted to respond, but realizing he didn’t have an answer, he could only look to the furniture factory staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The factory manager offered a simple answer, which Du Bin translated faithfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The material is pine, and ’traditional Chinese’ means knowledge of ancient and modern things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the end of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially interested, Benjamin suddenly lost interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benjamin nodded politely, turned slightly, and was about to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ’traditional Chinese shelf’ originated in the Song Dynasty, initially called ’架格’...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear female voice rang out behind them, and Benjamin turned around, his lost interest seemingly revived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Cheng interrupting, Du Bin instinctively frowned. Fortunately, he remembered the foreign guests were present, and causing a scene would be embarrassing for Hua Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However... once the foreign guests were gone...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng saw through the emotions in Du Bin’s eyes clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bad, although his brain isn’t great, it’s still occasionally useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng walked up next to Mr. Benjamin, extended her hand, and said, \"Hello, I am Jiang Cheng, a translator and colleague of Du Bin. I happen to know some stories about the furniture, please forgive my interruption.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benjamin shook hands politely and said, \"I quite enjoy such stories, could you tell me more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, it’s my pleasure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng released the handshake with Benjamin and immediately looked at Du Bin, saying, \"I’ll stay and help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Bin managed a smile and said, \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng turned to Mr. Benjamin and began to introduce the traditional Chinese shelf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The traditional Chinese shelf in our Hua Xia history can be traced back almost a thousand years, originally found only in the homes of the powerful to store official documents...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later, it became popular among the wealthy, used to display antiques, rare decorations, and other valuable items.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng spoke eloquently, with a central idea: the traditional Chinese shelf is a fine thing, fit only for those with wealth and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benjamin’s smile broadened; this was exactly what he desired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a furniture businessman who came to Hua Xia to purchase some of its distinctive furniture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a group of wealthy businessmen and leaders abroad obsessed with Hua Xia’s history and culture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Items sold to them had to have a good backstory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only with such a narrative would they feel worthy of the items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Jiang, I really like this traditional Chinese shelf and wish to place an order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, but may I ask which price range of traditional Chinese shelf you are interested in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benjamin was slightly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are different price ranges?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng gave an apologetic smile and said, \"It’s my mistake, I didn’t explain clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Benjamin, because of different wood types, levels of polishing, and the intricacy of carvings, there are different price levels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I assume, during sales, you’re definitely not selling to just one client.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benjamin nodded in understanding and asked, \"What you say makes sense, could you introduce the others as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng began again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The booth had three traditional Chinese shelves in total, with different patterns and materials, but the actual costs were roughly the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from Jiang Cheng’s mouth, she could spin it into something spectacular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Benjamin, look at this fish... the scales are intricately delicate and lifelike. In our Hua Xia, ’fish’ resonates with ’abundance’, meaning you always have excess fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Benjamin, this is not an ordinary pattern. If you look closely, you will notice a bat. In our Hua Xia’s most opulent Prince Gong Mansion, such a pattern signifies fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benjamin listened, and the assistant beside him took notes, recording every word Jiang Cheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had noticed this action long ago, confirming her belief that Benjamin wasn’t truly interested in stories; he was merely searching for keywords to sell back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put, every word Jiang Cheng said was a tool for Benjamin to \"persuade\" foreigners upon his return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng purposely slowed her speech, and Benjamin understood her intent, feeling more satisfied with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discussion moved from traditional Chinese shelves to coffee tables, and from coffee tables to cabinets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng truly managed that, even if the legs of a coffee table were different, she could ascribe them different meanings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Bin, listening beside her, was already dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could a piece of furniture have so many subtleties????\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she lying, or was she genuine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Du Bin was puzzled, he could understand most of it, but the furniture factory manager standing aside was completely bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’ve been talking for almost an hour, what exactly are they discussing????\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could someone explain to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key issue was that a foreign guest had been looking at his products for such a long time, making him feel like a hungry cat, with the foreign guest being the fish that would satiate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the fish right at his mouth, he wanted to eat but was just an inch short, left staring longingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the furniture factory manager was internally anxious, Jiang Cheng approached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manager Mu, Mr. Benjamin wants to place an order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The furniture factory did not follow the thought process, but the sales director following behind comprehended quickly and responded promptly, \"Certainly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sales director gave Manager Mu a little pull, and both turned their attention toward Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Benjamin wishes to place an order for these three types of traditional Chinese shelves, five hundred each, this one at a unit price of 277, this one at 368, and this one at 589.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Cheng listed the three prices, everyone present was shocked, including Du Bin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same items, why can they be sold at different prices??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s not waste time. Order a thousand of this type of coffee table, with unit prices of 13, 19, and 28 respectively...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The cabinet unit prices are 98, 137, 169.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng practically went through every product she and Benjamin discussed just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Mu followed behind, numb, mechanically making notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a ridiculous thought formed in Manager Mu’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if, after all this writing, the other party tells him: Haha, I’m just kidding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manager Mu, have you finished the notes? Shall we go sign the order?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from saying \"sure,\" Manager Mu didn’t know what else to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of people followed Jiang Cheng and Benjamin to the place to sign the contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the same staff member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she looked up and saw Jiang Cheng, she asked, \"Why are you here again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1195,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","70e71bae405b5db9de5f7e923231f479e01b3b8f45e40c979a11e0227fd8e956","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-240","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-238",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]