[{"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-249":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},890813,1166,"Chapter 249: I Choose Her","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-249",249,"\u003Cp>The alcohol stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng occupied the center with an air of dominance and authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto stood opposite her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto, who should have been in a leading position, now resembled an ancient courtier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Translator Jiang, shouldn’t you be working now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated securely, Jiang Cheng glanced at Matsuboto with a puzzled look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Matsuboto, what do you mean by that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re the one who insisted that I sit down? I already said I didn’t want to sit...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking, Jiang Cheng stood up, gazing at Matsuboto with a hurt expression, and spoke first, \"Mr. Matsuboto, no need for more words. In the end, my sincere heart was wasted, and my passion was in vain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, Jiang Cheng walked past Matsuboto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She heard Matsuboto grinding his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng: With this level of composure, not too great!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She only used half of her capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng walked past Matsuboto in feigned grievance, then suddenly turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Matsuboto, what exactly did you want me to do? You didn’t make it clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto, with his back to Jiang Cheng, was so angry that his eyes were about to pop out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This false accusation skill was truly perfected!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto tried to calm himself, realizing it was better not to waste time arguing with Jiang Cheng and decided to use the straightforward method discussed yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He refused to believe they couldn’t deal with a mere woman!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto turned suddenly, the frustration on his face lessening somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Jiang Cheng knew he was about to make a serious move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she could deal with it, she would; if not, she’d escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, she wasn’t going to lose!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Translator Jiang, we’re interested in trying several of these beverages to see if they suit our tastes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you please ask if that’s possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng thought for a moment, then responded with an appropriate smile, \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng went to translate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beverage manufacturer had no problem but reminded them that the alcohol content was high; a little tasting was fine, but not too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Jiang Cheng truthfully translated it to Matsuboto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto listened and waved dismissively, \"No problem, we have a person specialized in tasting alcohol.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Matsuboto beckoned, and a dry-looking man from R country walked over and stood respectfully beside Matsuboto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t say much, just translated truthfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beverage manufacturer, seeing this, made no comments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they weren’t afraid of foreign guests having accidents, they wouldn’t even have bothered to remind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people from the factory poured the drink, and the dry man next to Matsuboto stepped forward to taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the first glass, the dry man drank it all in one go, squinting his lined eyes, smacked his lips, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto beside him, upon hearing this, also pursed his lips and looked at Jiang Cheng with a dissatisfied expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng couldn’t quite grasp what R country wanted, so she asked cooperatively, \"What’s not good about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dry man rolled his eyeballs under his eyelids and glanced at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The taste isn’t strong enough, the punch is weak, and the amount is insufficient. Is Hua Xia really this stingy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, you guys are just too poor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dry man immediately took it up a notch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng wouldn’t indulge him; if trouble comes knocking, is retreating any use?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are thousands of types of Hua Xia’s beverages; it’s normal if someone like you, who hasn’t seen much, makes a sweeping statement. As for the strength, from what I know, your country’s sake would only make it to the children’s table here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the amount... if you sign an agreement that drinking to death is not Hua Xia’s fault, we’ll provide plenty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s words made a flash of anger appear in the eyes of Matsuboto and the dry man, though on closer inspection, there was some hidden delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Jiang Cheng was contemplating, Matsuboto spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Translator Jiang, your words are excessive. We just want to do business with Hua Xia properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone has their own method of purchasing; ours for buying beverages is to drink until satisfied—please respect our ways!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng seemingly caught onto something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did the R country people want...to compete in drinking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she’s not mistaken, they probably wanted to challenge her to a drinking contest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Matsuboto finished speaking, Jiang Cheng feigned a lack of understanding and advised, \"Mr. Matsuboto, since I’m your translator, I should inform you of all the facts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moderate drinking is fine, but excessive drinking can harm the body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto was indifferent to Jiang Cheng’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Translator Jiang, it seems you have little confidence in Hua Xia’s beverages?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must know, no matter how much we drink in R country, there are no health problems, which is why you need to learn brewing from us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This statement from Matsuboto directly darkened Jiang Cheng’s face several degrees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Matsuboto felt he had found Jiang Cheng’s weakness and continued to spew more \"false\" information demeaning Hua Xia’s beverage culture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s face darkened several shades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Matsuboto, while alcohol isn’t unique to Hua Xia, it certainly wasn’t invented by your country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto, with a \"I don’t hear, I don’t believe\" expression, provocatively asked, \"Don’t say so much; we want to drink; can you supply?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s affirmative \"can\" made Matsuboto secretly delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took the bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng acted like she was provoked but retained some reason, continuing, \"Mr. Matsuboto, this gentleman must sign an indemnity agreement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However... I need Hua Xia to provide someone to accompany the drinking; since you’re known as the land of etiquette, surely there’s no etiquette where guests drink alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Matsuboto, you’re here to buy beverages, not to compete in drinking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto, full of ’swagger,’ replied, \"This is exactly how we purchase beverages! If we lose the drinking contest, we’ll naturally place an order, sincerely convinced!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked troubled, glanced at the beverage manufacturer, muttered a few things, and then turned to Matsuboto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Matsuboto, and if we lose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you lose, you lose; we won’t make things difficult for you, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto paused, his gaze landing on Jiang Cheng as he slowly spoke, \"This kind of bet isn’t fair. To be fair, your competitor needs to be selected by us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then, do you dare?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with a \"do you dare\" from the people of R country, how could the people of Hua Xia not accept the challenge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The factory quickly put forward several people who could hold their liquor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng even called someone over from foreign trade to sign some agreements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including clauses like immunity from responsibility in case of passing out or alcohol poisoning, and R’s obligation to place an order upon losing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foreign trade leader was hesitant to agree to such a playful sales method, but couldn’t resist when the R side insisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The R side kept emphasizing that drinking competition was their traditional custom and that Hua Xia was not respecting them, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Cui from foreign trade listened with gritted teeth; these sly devils had ulterior motives!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, we agree with you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Cui agreed, and the R nationals had no barriers left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matsuboto’s gaze locked onto Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the agreement, we get to choose the person...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I choose her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1232,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","c6ed17472c10432111f2fd503bce1dfd43e3b8e48a4c438e45d05c06070bdf78","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-250","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-248",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]