[{"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-258":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},890875,1166,"Chapter 258: Shill","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-258",258,"\u003Cp>\"Crack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang clang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough cough—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, there was a series of noises: bowls dropping, chopsticks falling, tea being sprayed, and faces being covered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one covering her face was, without a doubt, Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She calmly put down the handkerchief she had anticipated using and confidently wiped the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A decoy??\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Clooney a decoy??\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four factory directors spoke one after another, each one scared into a voice like a duck by Jiang Cheng’s mention of the word decoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking about it made all four shiver with fear, their hearts pounding uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to have firmly refused the four nations’ offer of a high price, seventy percent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to have held a ’buy if you want’ attitude?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They naively thought Clooney was a real tea merchant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, you’re telling us Clooney is a decoy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four factory directors gave Jiang Cheng watery-eyed looks mixed with a bit of a menacing glare, prompting her to quickly eat a few more bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She might not be allowed to eat later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s little actions made the four older factory directors at a loss for whether to laugh or cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... You... I can’t. Lao Zhang, you say something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One, bewildered by Jiang Cheng’s actions, turned to another, Lao Zhang, who pointed his finger for a while before saying, \"Lao Meng, you say something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Meng, being called out, didn’t disappoint. He took a deep breath, looked at Jiang Cheng, and said, \"Eat slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the words ’eat slowly,’ the other three turned their eyes away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Meng suddenly realized, \"Why are you looking at me? Didn’t I say it right? Don’t let her choke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phrase ’gritting their teeth’ couldn’t adequately describe the inner feelings of the three factory directors, who pointed toward Jiang Cheng and said, \"You, sit over there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Meng casually stood up and moved to sit opposite, beside Jiang Cheng, bringing a small stool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He considerately took a plate and said, \"This one for Lao Zhang, he sprayed saliva.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng chuckled inwardly, nodded cooperatively, and said, \"As you say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Meng was amused by the phrase ’as you say,’ smiling widely, and even started chatting about everyday life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you from originally?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Northeast—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had just said two words when she was interrupted by Factory Director Zhang’s table-knocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two, shouldn’t we discuss Clooney’s matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, why didn’t we know he was... a decoy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word ’decoy’ was spoken very softly, as if afraid someone might overhear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng simply put down her bowl and chopsticks and asked, \"Gentlemen, did you sign the contract?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Signed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Satisfied with the price?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Satisfied?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then does it matter if Clooney is a decoy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three factory directors were asked if it mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to matter... yet it seemed not to matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three thought for quite a while before Factory Director Zhang suddenly realized, \"You could tell us, it would help coordinate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled and shook her head, looking at Director Meng and asking, \"Director Meng, do you know why I did this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Meng nodded and said, \"I roughly know, you wanted our most genuine reaction, which is also part of your plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only our genuine reaction would make the four nations believe and achieve today’s result.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng applauded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, you’re the brilliant one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re too kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, you’re being modest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two kept praising each other back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three opposite watched speechlessly and could only return a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is precisely because they understood that they realized the brilliance of this plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Jiang, have you thought about what if the four nations didn’t fall for it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What could happen? At worst, sell to them at the original price, no big deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s relaxed answer made the four pause for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their view, if talks broke down, there was certainly no chance to continue negotiations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jiang Cheng didn’t think so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four suddenly grasped something, they had been overthinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once things were clarified, the five began to inquire carefully about this plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Jiang Cheng’s account, their admiration and appreciation for her flowed like the endless Yangtze River.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang, how did you find this foreigner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, most foreign delegates know each other, even if they don’t personally, they’ve met. They all stay in one hotel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled without elaborating, mysteriously saying two words: \"Confidential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four factory directors laughed but didn’t press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the belated lunch, it was already near four; today’s trade meeting ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng said goodbye to the four factory directors while being given a pile of tea leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s no exaggeration to say that if she wanted to sell tea eggs in the future, she wouldn’t need to buy tea leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng carried two large bags of tea leaves out of the trade fair building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua spotted her from afar and hurried forward to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, I’ll carry it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I can’t carry it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After handing the tea leaves to Gao Zhonghua, Jiang Cheng said, \"There are a few boxes of good tea leaves in there. When you’re free tomorrow during the day, take the tea, buy some other things, and visit your comrade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua suddenly halted, looking at Jiang Cheng goofily, finally uttering, \"Thank you, sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled softly and said, \"It’s what’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two didn’t say much more, walking together toward Li Chunxiang and George.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked at Li Chunxiang, who yesterday had waist-length hair but now had two small braided pigtails at shoulder length, and sincerely thanked her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Chunxiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang waved her hand carelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing, just a few strands of hair! Don’t thank me, you gave me free tutoring!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng replied, \"Alright, a thank you won’t be said, but we’ll say Li Chunxiang looks great now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang blushed at the unexpected praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without teasing her further, Jiang Cheng turned to face George, still with his fake mustache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"George, thank you, without you, today wouldn’t have gone so smoothly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George forced a smile, \"I don’t like them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect! I don’t either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked at George and asked, \"Where’s your wig?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George pointed at Li Chunxiang, \"She took it, her hair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s how it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a doubt, tea merchant Mr. Clooney was none other than George with a wig, fake mustache, glasses and slight makeup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hair was Li Chunxiang’s contribution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four said no more and walked together toward the bus stop under the sunset glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They returned smoothly to their place, where Li Chunxiang began cooking and Gao Zhonghua busily puttering around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng doodled on the side, while George dazed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As dinner was about to be served, the courtyard gate was knocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua went directly to open the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello comrade, is Jiang Cheng living here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua nodded, inquiring the visitor’s name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister... Zhong Fan is looking for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the door, Zhong Fan’s mind rang with questions: Sister?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng got married?\u003C\u002Fp>",1185,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","3c592e329a02aa48e5fce92c0a24cef093b8927b9e0c7421825ce86f269c4693","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-144","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-143",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]