[{"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-252":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},890845,1166,"Chapter 252: That’s All","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-252",252,"\u003Cp>\"Mr. Simon, should we have a talk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A question that made Simon look at Jiang Cheng in a different light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang, how can I be sure you’re not setting me up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no evidence to prove my intentions, as I said, the choice to trust me is yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t say much as usual; leaving some things unsaid is often the best negotiation tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned back in her chair, her expression revealing nothing, her gaze unusually powerful, leaving Simon unable to discern anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But within, Simon had begun to trust Jiang Cheng’s words a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Jiang Cheng wouldn’t profit from this matter, or at least not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon looked at Jiang Cheng again and asked, \"Why are you helping me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng gave a faint smile and looked at George, \"Because Mr. George said you ultimately made a promise as an honest businessman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing George’s name, Simon’s expression softened somewhat, revealing a look of reminiscence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"George helped my mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon mentioning his mother, Mr. Simon’s demeanor grew a touch gentler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I come from a single-parent family; my mother took on three jobs to put me through school. She fell ill right after I graduated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At that time, I was helpless, and George helped her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Simon took a deep breath and detached himself from his memories, calmly watching Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng unabashedly praised, \"Mr. Simon, you’re very astute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I want is simple, for you to do business with Hua Xia, and if possible, invest here in the future; it will not disappoint you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon was slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s definitive four words slightly startled Simon’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Country M, it seemed or was already impossible to find businessmen fighting for their country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the young woman before him wasn’t a businesswoman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon pondered for a few moments and then spoke, \"I will investigate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded in agreement, \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, may I boldly ask what agreement you signed with the R party?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Certainly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon chose not to conceal, \"I am a liquor merchant, constantly cooperating with the R party and Matsuboto, primarily dealing in the whiskey business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whiskey?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fragments of information in Jiang Cheng’s mind connected upon hearing the word whiskey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Simon, perhaps you should have someone carefully examine the quality of this batch of whiskey, you should know that counterfeit or diluted liquor is not difficult to produce.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon nodded seriously, \"I will investigate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng did not say more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon was already a qualified businessman; only what he found out himself would he believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if she guessed correctly, the R country truly intended to cheat Simon this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Simon bought counterfeit goods, he would suffer losses upon returning home, coupled with subsequent financial attacks, Simon would go bankrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed of going bankrupt was feared to be swift as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was likely why she hadn’t heard Simon’s name before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the three finished speaking, they left the small compartment one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon immediately began investigating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng first saw Mr. George off and then returned to the trade show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the R party...she intended for them to trip over their own feet, with nothing gained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Revenge... of course, it must strike the enemy at their most painful point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already noon, most foreign guests had left for lunch and rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trade hall was half empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took a work meal in a lunchbox and low-key sat in the corner to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I sit here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked up, it was Hua Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they parted at the train station, they had only met briefly without speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After inviting Hua Ying to sit, Jiang Cheng asked, \"By the way, I don’t know which language you translate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"French.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying replied, and Jiang Cheng was surprised, raising an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you learn French?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... my grandfather could speak it, so I learned a bit, but not very well. However, since few people know it, I get to participate every year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentioning his grandfather, Hua Ying had a hint of melancholy, and Jiang Cheng thought of the decade-long dearth of foreign language skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being able to speak it is impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t bring up the possibility that his grandfather might return, instead changing the topic to foreign merchants Hua Ying dealt with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m dealing with jewelry merchants. They looked at our jade carvings but weren’t very interested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jewelry merchants?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s first thought was: very wealthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she remembered the jade stone exhibit she visited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four words came to mind: \"Meticulously crafted!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hua Xia jade stone exhibit displayed the finest carvings, aiming to encapsulate 5,000 years of culture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, why would a jewelry merchant want such large, intricately carved jade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng paused mid-bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying noticed and asked directly, \"Don’t you like it? I haven’t touched my meat, would you like some?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, taken aback, realized what Hua Ying meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, I’m not picky, I can eat anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just thinking... Hua Ying, would you mind if I accompanied you with the jewelry merchants this afternoon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying immediately shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would I mind? We are all translators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled knowingly and thanked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two continued eating; afterward, Jiang Cheng asked Hua Ying a few more questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After asking enough, she first went to the jade stone exhibit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The factory director of the jade exhibit was frowning over a lunch box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At this rate, we won’t complete our quota.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have our skills fallen short?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The factory director had just finished saying when a master carver, head bowed while eating, took exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t bring me into this; what’s wrong with my skills?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The factory director looked helplessly at the master carver, not daring to offend, \"That’s not what I meant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just worried; we use the best materials and the best carving; why can’t we sell them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng arrived just in time to hear the factory director’s sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She approached cheerfully, introducing herself, \"Hello, factory director, I’m Translator Jiang Cheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you, you came for a drinking match with Little R in the morning; I was cheering for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man behind the director stood up excitedly as if meeting an idol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng thanked him, making the young man embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Translator Jiang, is there something you need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sort of, I heard from a translator that a jewelry merchant looked at our exhibit, but the effect wasn’t great, is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The factory director stared at Jiang Cheng; if it wasn’t for the sincerity in her eyes, he would have thought she came to mock them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not great, and we’re analyzing it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng first praised the craftsmanship, to the extent that even the master carver regarded her as a kindred spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After enough praise, Jiang Cheng said to the people at the jade exhibit, \"I have a plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around 1:30 PM, foreign guests returned in succession, and translators went back to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng followed behind Hua Ying and met the jewelry merchants he mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Ying introduced Jiang Cheng, but the French jewelry merchants weren’t very interested, appearing uninterested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nudged Hua Ying, and Hua Ying immediately said, \"Mr. Samuel, we’ve displayed new jade products, why not take a look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1233,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","0ed2da32b035a5f059ba285b47598b3d1a994ce854e5d41a4718f77748c54fcb","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-125","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-124",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]