[{"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-247":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},890811,1166,"Chapter 247: It’s Not Certain Who’s Trickier","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-247",247,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was completely unaware of the little revenge plan against the R people, and even if she knew, she wouldn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would she be bullied right at her doorstep?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she had just finished eating and was busy writing, jotting down today’s summary and some thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite her was George, daydreaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang and Gao Zhonghua were the most competent staff, one handling cleaning and hygiene, the other setting up beds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua was quick and set up the bed first, then washed his hands and walked straight toward Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Cheng writing, he didn’t interrupt and just stood aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The writing Jiang Cheng looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything you need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua scratched his head and gave a silly smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to turn and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng simply put down her pen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Attention!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua instinctively stood at attention, then realized something was off and looked back at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis-in-law...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak! Don’t waste time, why are you dawdling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Jiang Cheng finished speaking, Gao Zhonghua said reluctantly, \"I’m a real man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua met Jiang Cheng’s gaze and suddenly felt like he was being stared at by Mr. Shen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a feeling of being seen through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis-in-law, I was just wondering if you should call Mr. Shen sometime?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, she smiled and nodded slightly, \"I should, I’ll go right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng said she would go, and Gao Zhonghua, while grinning foolishly, pointed out the address of the post and telegraph office to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s right across from us, not far. Comrade Li Chunxiang can go with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stood up, glanced at George, and wrote a note, leaving it on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t disturb him. If he asks, let him see the note; if not, just leave him be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng confidently called over Li Chunxiang, and the two of them walked out of the courtyard towards the post and telegraph office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a five-minute journey, and Jiang Cheng found the post and telegraph office and dialed the mechanical factory’s number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call was transferred and connected, and eventually answered by Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que, it’s Jiang Cheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s words were like a match striking in the dark, causing Shen Que, holding the phone, to flash a subtle smile, his eyes slightly brightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Jiang Cheng, this is Shen Que.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que smiled, mischievously yet playfully greeting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng turned slightly, hiding the phone, her lowered eyes sparkling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Shen, is everything well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each \"Mr. Shen\" uttered by Jiang Cheng carried a soul-stirring sensation, making Shen Que’s ear feel ticklish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, Mr. Jiang, everything is fine at home, take care of yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng uttered an \"alright,\" she straightened up, stopped teasing Shen Que, and spoke seriously about today’s matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post and telegraph office staff looked at the time, glanced at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, she’s spending quite a bit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long-distance call for so long!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just for these \"pointless\" words?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the post and telegraph office staff’s confused gaze, Jiang Cheng hung up the phone and paid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, young lady, for being so patient with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s words while paying made the young lady behind the counter unable to hold back a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing—it’s my job, my job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng placed the money down, her smile bright and genuine, saying, \"It’s your job, and you do it well. It’s the first time I met someone as beautiful and patient as you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s your name, young lady? I want to write you a letter of commendation, is that okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post and telegraph office young lady was truly surprised, a letter of commendation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this era, letters of commendation and gratitude carry significant weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it seems she hadn’t done much, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is... Xu Xiuying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng immediately praised, \"Like elegant jade and beautiful, your future must be bright and clear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xiuying’s large eyes instantly lit up, as Jiang Cheng was the first stranger to understand the meaning of her name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others all thought it was the embroidery ’xiu’ character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve remembered your name, young lady, I’ll come again tomorrow to make a call.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Xu Xiuying quickly said she’d be there tomorrow too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, Xu Xiuying expressed she’d always be there, and if Jiang Cheng needed to contact anyone, she could help receive calls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was extremely delighted, and showered Xu Xiuying with praise and thanks once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang, who witnessed the whole thing, sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young lady was getting on a pirate ship without realizing it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the day, she was tricked the same way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While pondering the past, Jiang Cheng finally finished her praise and thanks, gave Li Chunxiang a tug, and they left together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What were you thinking? So absorbed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang unabashedly said, \"I was thinking about how back then, I too was fooled by you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Jiang Cheng heard this, she said teasingly, \"I never expected... you’ve grown this much since then, you can even see through my tricks now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang tried hard to smooth things over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not... What do you mean? Are you saying I’m dumb?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng laughed out loud as she ran off, \"No! I’m saying you’ve improved!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t believe it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chased each other back to the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the courtyard, Jiang Cheng hastily gestured for silence, then pointed at George.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang’s words were instantly stifled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang: Crafty Jiang Fox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At night, George and Gao Zhonghua stayed in the outer room, each with a temporary bed, while Jiang Cheng and Li Chunxiang stayed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a night, the next morning, the four of them got up early, ate, and set off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entry into the trading company was relatively simpler the second day; after checking the bags at the entrance, Jiang Cheng and George were let in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took George to the translation office to sign in, and as soon as she finished the last stroke, someone came over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need a translation in R language.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The R people had come over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng remained still because there were other R language translators present; one stepped forward to communicate but was dismissed by the R people who said the level was inadequate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng watched the scene unfold, seeing three R language translators rejected by the R people, she speculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be they’re targeting her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To verify, Jiang Cheng stepped forward and introduced herself in R language, deliberately mispronouncing several words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice, you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was chosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rejected translator stepped forward, confused, asking the reason, but the R people dismissed them with their liking of Jiang Cheng’s pronunciation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s this logic—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The translator wanted to argue back, but Jiang Cheng stopped her, whispering, \"They’re targeting me, yesterday’s incident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The translator suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s trickery with the little R person yesterday had spread rapidly among the translation and foreign trade circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the translator anxiously asked, \"What do we do? Are they deliberately causing trouble for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled confidently, \"When soldiers come, you fight them with generals; when water flows, you use soil to block it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words: it’s not certain who’s tricking who!\u003C\u002Fp>",1235,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","4ec0813f3b0ba76534980eec75862497ef36af32fd80e7d3622b4f2136e55fb2","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-248","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-246",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]