[{"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-267":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},890901,1166,"Chapter 267: It’s Great to Have Money","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-267",267,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and Luke couldn’t understand Todd’s design draft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But both quietly observed, not wanting to interrupt the designer’s creative inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That observation lasted two hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No exaggeration, their legs went numb from standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd’s shout of \"done\" finally allowed Luke to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a break, your old legs are about to get a thrombosis from squatting so long!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke stubbornly helped the squatting Mr. Todd, and Jiang Cheng hurriedly reached out to assist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—-they’re numb! Numb!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd grimaced as he cried out, making Luke give him a sidelong glance and say unkindly, \"Serves you right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You old Luke, who am I doing this for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren’t for your lousy hotel, would I need to squat for this long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd’s voice was loud, but Luke was unimpressed, and dismissively said, \"It’s not like you helped me for free!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about giving me my design fee back first; I’ve never seen anyone get paid a design fee upfront; that’s sneaky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd tossed his head proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once it’s in my pocket, it’s mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, people abroad waiting to hire me are lined up to Hua Xia. You should count yourself lucky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two started bickering again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, with slightly numb legs, missed the peaceful two hours just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Todd recovered did the group slowly leave together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Todd excitedly shared his design inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luke, let me tell you, this time my design is absolutely unique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd explained his general approach for the island hotel to Luke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll use ceramic fragments for the exterior walls, complementing the beautiful coastline, wouldn’t that be a stunning view?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Jiang Cheng caught the information she wanted to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ceramic fragments for the outer walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the inspiration!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd designed the entire island hotel with ceramic tiles as the outer walls — its main feature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd had previously found inspiration in country R and ordered a batch of broken ceramic pieces there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang—does Hua Xia have a lot of these broken ceramic pieces?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd looked at Jiang Cheng, who immediately replied, \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd was even more excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just a simple and straightforward old designer, enthusiastically showing off his new creation to his best friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke listened attentively, very satisfied with Todd’s design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luke, did you hear that, we can source the ceramic pieces from Hua Xia, did you hear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke distastefully stepped back two paces, saying, \"Got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke looked at Jiang Cheng, his eyes sparkling beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled internally: this girl really doesn’t hide her thoughts at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang, can you get in touch with the ceramic fragments?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng answered loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke decisively said, \"Let’s go then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng and Todd both exclaimed in agreement, the group returned to the trading hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng led Todd and Luke straight to their destination and found the factory managers from four ceramic factories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Jiang Cheng explained their purpose, none of the factory managers dared to believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone wanted to buy their broken ceramic pieces?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demand was huge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truthfully, they did have some.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could guarantee every kiln would be successful, so they accumulated broken ceramic pieces, some reused for kilns, some for road repairs, leaving a small surplus in the warehouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could the factory managers please calculate the quantity of broken ceramic pieces? If it’s insufficient, we can contact other ceramic factories to contribute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng prompted, and the four managers immediately sprang into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now came the waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing beside Luke, Jiang Cheng directly asked, \"Mr. Luke, for your new hotel, do you need any daily-use products?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have a lot of products here, if you don’t find anything satisfactory, you can place a special order; we’d be happy to produce them exclusively for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really are a dedicated translator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng chuckled, teasing herself, \"It’s because we are poor, we want to make money, but we’d never neglect quality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Precisely because we want to earn money, we hope to cooperate with you long term. For a long-term partnership, our quality guarantees the best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng paused briefly and continued, \"Additionally, Hua Xia’s labor is really cheap; I think you should consider it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke nodded in agreement, finding some reason in what Jiang Cheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s check it out then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng sincerely smiled with slight excitement as she led Luke through the trade exhibition hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t just window-shopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Todd, who had a very positive impression of Jiang Cheng present, Luke browsed the ceramics, furniture, fabrics, shoemaking, and clothing, stopping at each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time he stopped, he generously placed orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the ceramics display—naturally, the hotel would need various ceramics, so he bought them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The furniture styles seemed a bit outdated, but no worries, they could design on the spot, offering whatever style desired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Luke placed an order based on the new designs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fabrics were a given, the hotel’s bedding, curtains, etc., already demanded plenty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shoemaking factory...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, no promising products, but Jiang Cheng provided a design for slippers, and under Todd’s chatty persuasion, Luke placed an order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the clothing factory, Jiang Cheng immediately produced designs for the hotel staff’s uniforms, placed an order, and it was done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire process left Jiang Cheng with one feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having money is wonderful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spending doesn’t require thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they completed the round, the ceramic pieces tally was almost done as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Cui from foreign trade also came to participate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ceramics from the four places weren’t sufficient, but it didn’t matter, they had other factories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pooling orders, Luke bought all the exterior wall materials Todd needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Todd was delighted, almost dancing in circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke alone made the largest transaction of the day, totaling 1.32 million... US Dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng accompanied Luke throughout, and after the deal, carefully escorted them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Start to finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending Luke and Todd into the Foreign Affairs Hotel, Jiang Cheng finally breathed a sigh of relief and delightedly headed toward the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Jiang Cheng, humming a tune, thought: if only I could meet more future prominent figures!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing on, Gao Zhonghua, Li Chunxiang, and George exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua: \"Do you think she forgot us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang’s face wrinkled in confusion: \"Could she? Jiang Cheng is meticulous, thanking everyone down to the street-cleaning lady; you think she’s playing with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua and Li Chunxiang speculated as George already took action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quietly caught up with Jiang Cheng, silently standing beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the scare, a flash of guilt passed, she turned back with a disdainful expression: \"Get going, waiting for dinner!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1110,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","39caf27edab4b0643d68894c603a0b5b14b06b9080355e7bbd358441cf629f06","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-171","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-170",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]