[{"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-260":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},890883,1166,"Chapter 260: Darkness Before My Eyes","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-260",260,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s words made the accompanying factory director pause in thought, gaining some enlightenment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled something his late master used to say: All things are beautiful, it’s just the worldly perspective that shackles them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right, no wonder my master always said I was just a little bit off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The factory director felt deeply moved and nostalgic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t pursue further inquiry but asked, \"Director, do you have a lot of these pieces?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite a few.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director showed a bit of embarrassment and said, \"This was a major mishap for our factory; a whole kiln got fired... and turned out like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded and continued, \"Are they all as good quality as this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, they’re all top quality, just that the shapes differ a little from our original design.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng understood and handed the pottery back to the director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, I’m not sure if there will be buyers for these, but if someone appreciates unique shapes, we can capitalize on that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, find a master from the furniture carving factory to make a rustic box, put this inside, and then we leave it to luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The factory director agreed enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng examined the other pieces, noting nothing particularly eye-catching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up, inviting a few factory directors to chat as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Directors, have you heard about the transaction Sea City Ceramics Factory made involving a set of dinnerware?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, we heard. They initially planned to come this time, but due to foreign exchange orders, they weren’t able to fulfill new ones, so they didn’t come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng’s hidden smugness resurfaced after days of restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must apologize, but I happen to be the translator and part-time designer at Hai City Textile Factory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The directors were surprised but found it reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling it was reasonable, they became more enthusiastic towards Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some accommodating conversation, Jiang Cheng added, \"What I want to say is, our design approach needs a shift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"While preserving the ancient Hua Xia style as our feature, we must also consider what foreign markets need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Currently, we’ve got communication with overseas, so let’s find some of their local magazines or newspapers for material, and draw design inspiration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, our products are sold to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s words were taken to heart by the directors, who all promised to focus on researching design directions upon returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng left it at that, and together with the directors, departed the trade fair building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already 1 AM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Mu, Director Leng, and Li Chunxiang had been waiting at the door for Jiang Cheng to come out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group said their goodbyes at the entrance, and Jiang Cheng got in the car to be driven back to the small courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning, she seized the opportunity to rest, tomorrow... well, it’s already today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle resumes today!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting a few hours, Jiang Cheng got up, ate breakfast, and headed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still the same four people, still the same bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arrival, the three waited outside, and Jiang Cheng instructed, \"If something comes up or you need to run errands, leave one person outside to wait for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, if you’re tired, thirsty, or hungry, take care of it yourselves, don’t save money for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang looked at the nagging Jiang Cheng, and smilingly nudged her, saying, \"Don’t worry, we’re not going to save money for you; you go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, spend more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng gave Li Chunxiang’s nose a gentle tap and left them with a view of her back as she went inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today the trade fair atmosphere felt somewhat different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to explain it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps a bit more motivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, translators quietly followed behind foreign merchants or manufacturers, translating diligently and mechanically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, each translator had bright eyes, full of energy and excitement as if invigorated with adrenaline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the foreign merchants were surprised at how the translators’ cultural literacy seemed greatly improved today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For many products of interest to them, these translators could articulate several key points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng signed in, took a walk around, and returned with a smile to sign in again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wonderful, the blooming of a hundred flowers is what truly makes a garden brightly colorful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By noon, translators returned one by one, and foreign merchants went for lunch breaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The translation office provided meals, and Jiang Cheng went out to check on George and the other three before joining everyone for boxed lunches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the translation office, some translators held aluminum lunch boxes while others clutched big mugs, sharing today’s experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just said a few words, and that foreign merchant actually bought it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the first time I feel I really have a use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My foreign merchant too. He hadn’t looked at me at all the past few days, but today, while I was introducing the pastel ceramics, his eyes were glued to me listening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My foreign merchant asked if I ate books last night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t get it at first, but later realized he had read Journey to the West, calling me the Monkey King.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everybody chatted and laughed, visibly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s gaze wandered, then paused, and she walked towards Du Bin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Bin, who had complaints about Jiang Cheng not attending training, was later accompanied by a furniture merchant whose order was placed because Jiang Cheng ’told stories’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a shadow over him, Du Bin looked up surprised at Jiang Cheng, glancing around as if to check if the nearby seats were all taken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop looking, I’m here for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng sat down holding her lunch box, ignoring Du Bin’s bewildered look, asking, \"Your bitter melon face can be seen from afar; what’s up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Bin felt somewhat moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of the colleagues around him noticed he had an issue...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t misunderstand, from the perspective of someone in the same trench, I just want to help you analyze.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s timely words caused Du Bin to blush, defensively saying, \"I’m not... thinking of anything else; that’s exactly what I think too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a business-like demeanor, Jiang Cheng’s previous little ripple in Du Bin’s emotions was instantly swept away by the ’Jiang Dafeng’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Bin composed himself, put down his chopsticks, and began recounting the experience with the foreign guests he’d accompanied these past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Jack kept saying he wanted very ’wow’ elements, but I didn’t understand what ’wow’ elements were, so I asked a few more questions, but Jack ended up saying a bunch of things that didn’t make sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After he explained, I got even more confused, but I couldn’t say anything else, so I patiently accompanied him at the exhibition stands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He looked at each booth, and not just looked, but critically commented too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In Jack’s words, none of our stuff had anything that could make him ’wow’, and I really don’t know what to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The most critical thing is, he’s truly offensive; every manufacturer I translated for now looks at me differently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel like if it weren’t for being in this building, I’d surely get ganged up and beaten!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Du Bin finished, he looked hopefully at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng listened and asked, \"Is this Jack very young?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Bin nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, very young; he’s apparently only twenty-one years old. I heard his father came last year, but this year, he came alone for some reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He says he wants something unique, eye-catching, all generic terms; even when you try hard to find them, he says it’s wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng understood and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is eye-catching hard to find?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No worries, she could let his eyes go dark.\u003C\u002Fp>",1281,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","f7ff8a01c6febe0ae8c263543d22774f63b57de37816325f717f18f316b742ca","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-163","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-147",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]