[{"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-265":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},890896,1166,"Chapter 265: Two Old Men","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-265",265,"\u003Cp>Trading Hall Broadcasting Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was chatting with Todd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a \"bang,\" the sound of a door being pushed open attracted the attention of the three people inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man with a slicked-back hair ran in, holding a black notebook high in his hand, his eyes gleaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Translator Jiang—I found it!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—my God! It’s my notebook!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd excitedly stood up, reaching out to grab the notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the man at the door cautiously stepped back two steps, still keeping his eyes on Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The notebook is for this foreign businessman, thank you for your help, how should I address you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng got up and explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the man at the door let go of the tightly held notebook with a brush, casually stuffing it to Mr. Todd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Mr. Jiang, I am the director of the No. 1 Distillery in G Province, my surname is Xu, Xu Guoqiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Director Xu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng shook hands and chatted with Director Xu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside them, Todd happily flipped through his recovered notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Xu took the opportunity to invite Jiang Cheng to stroll around their distillery booth, and Jiang Cheng readily agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Xu was overjoyed to hear this and left after chatting for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending off Director Xu, Jiang Cheng returned to stand beside Mr. Todd, tactfully refraining from looking at his notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd, noticing Jiang Cheng, expressed his gratitude once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang, without you, it wouldn’t have been so smooth to find it back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really, thank you so much, I hope I can do something for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng responded with a gentle smile: \"Mr. Todd, whether it’s me here or anyone from Hua Xia, they would enthusiastically help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the return favor... if possible, could you help introduce some foreign businessmen to the booths here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, you don’t have to do these things, it’s just a small personal wish of mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s words were sincere and kind, and Todd was not very resistant to Jiang Cheng’s suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang, I’m very willing to help you, though not many people I know come here, let me think...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd seriously pondered for a moment and said: \"I have an old friend who runs a hotel, but I don’t know if he’d choose to do business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was pleasantly surprised and grateful: \"That’s enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Todd immediately proposed: \"Shall I introduce you to him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng naturally agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After agreeing, Jiang Cheng informed Xiao Lin of her need to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrade Xiao Lin, could you find some translators here? I need to leave for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comrade Xiao Lin was understanding and supportive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Jiang Cheng left the broadcasting room with Mr. Todd to find his friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking half a circle, Todd finally found his old friend—Mr. Luke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Luke dressed modestly, looking like a particularly unassuming old man, sporting a walrus mustache and holding an inconspicuous wooden cane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the keen light in his eyes made Jiang Cheng wary; this was definitely not a simple character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello Mr. Luke, I’m the translator here, Jiang Cheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke did not give Jiang Cheng a hard time, calmly reaching out to shake his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng pondered for a moment before deciding to tell the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Luke, I boldly asked Mr. Todd to introduce buyers. I don’t know what you need, but if you truly do, I’d be delighted to offer you guiding services.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re smart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng admitted, after which Mr. Luke entertained no displeasure: \"Very good, I appreciate people who are clear about their goals and pursue them proactively, most importantly, you didn’t foolishly try to cover up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I considered it, but upon seeing you, I changed my mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke nodded, while Todd impatiently interjected: \"Old Luke, stop with the testing games, will you? Jiang helped me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke, looking at Todd, displayed a relaxed yet disdainful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without me, you wouldn’t even know how many times you’d get lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd clearly disagreed with Mr. Luke’s statement, retorting: \"I certainly wouldn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Luke scoffed, his old venomous tongue coming online, saying: \"Is that so? Then may I ask which city we’re in right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd’s eyes wandered, finally stating resolutely: \"Hua Xia... some city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd, somewhat embarrassed after speaking, added: \"Why care so much, as long as it’s on Earth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke was absolutely exasperated by Todd’s words, rolling his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have the moon in your brain? Always orbiting Earth, given your thinking, I’d be the sun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd defiantly retorted: \"No wonder you’re so fiery, turns out you’re the sun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stood aside, passively watching the two old men argue back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she kept silent, recognizing them as old companions with decades of friendship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might just reconcile shortly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, just as Jiang Cheng considered this, Luke and Todd stopped arguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two simultaneously looked at Jiang Cheng and asked in sync: \"Why didn’t you stop us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng innocently asked: \"I didn’t think you were truly arguing, rather like bantering with friends, the more you bicker, the deeper the friendship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd: \"Who’s he close with!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke: \"I don’t want to be close with him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two old men, one facing left, one facing right, were adorably awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both seemed to realize their childishness, as Mr. Luke forcibly turned back to the main topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Translator Jiang, you said you could be our guide?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke nodded: \"We’d like to see outside, not inside the trading hall, is it possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng promised without hesitation, continuing: \"I need to report to my leaders, but I think it won’t be a big issue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke and Todd exchanged a glance, especially Todd noticeably more cheerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng sensed a hint of \"affection\" from Mr. Luke’s demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we’ll trouble you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Luke nodded slightly at Jiang Cheng, who promptly led the two to the translator’s office at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng explained the situation to Zhong Fan, who directly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one thing the recent experiences taught him, it’s definitely to allow Jiang Cheng some flexibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, Zhong Fan also reminded of some matters, such as safety precautions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng duly noted them and, after reporting to Director Cui of foreign trade, led Todd and Luke out of the exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both of you, do you mind if I bring a friend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Luke shook his head: \"We don’t mind, we just want to look around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, I’ll certainly ensure a good guiding job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng brought the two to meet Gao Zhonghua and his group, exchanged introductions, and greetings followed, before the group of six set off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among six people, not one was local, with three being foreigners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To truly explore this city, some local help was definitely needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Jiang Cheng’s first stop with the five was—the police station!\u003C\u002Fp>",1146,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","d617d879d6731582c8b5cfae7da620f3b375955fd7d40cbfc01887ad4e5c5ef7","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-266","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-167",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]