[{"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-270":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},890907,1166,"Chapter 270: Forced to Raise the Stakes","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-270",270,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t have much of a reaction after hearing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Simon was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baijiu indeed doesn’t suit the foreign palate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Simon, that’s quite normal. If I were a businessman, I wouldn’t buy a product that would cause me to lose money either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng understood very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Mr. Simon, we also have rice wine, bamboo leaf green, and other low-alcohol drinks. Would you like to take a look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon, seeing Jiang Cheng still making an effort, laughed boldly and said, \"Sure, let’s have a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them walked toward the beverage booth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Jiang Cheng asked with concern, \"Mr. Simon, how much has George’s matter affected you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon was silent for a moment, then smiled relievedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s done is done, why bother over it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng disagreed and said, \"I admire your openness, but you haven’t done anything wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon wore an open-minded smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this world, not making mistakes doesn’t mean you will win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng understood Simon’s words, yet she couldn’t bear to see Simon go bankrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Simon, I have a suggestion, please listen to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t have too strong an attachment to your homeland, you can bring the whiskey production line to Hua Xia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have a complete production line, a formula, sales channels, it’s just a change of location.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After a few years, according to the situation, you can decide whether to go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if the situation is still bad and you miss your homeland, you can sell the production line and return with money to enjoy a leisurely life as a wealthy man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon turned his head to look at Jiang Cheng, pondering over her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she said made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Jiang Cheng, I will consider it seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t say more and took Simon to the winery’s booth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The winery director, who was about to pack up and who had picked up Todd’s notebook that day, slapped his thigh directly when he saw Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This really was a lucky break!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Jiang Cheng’s help, Simon, who initially didn’t plan to buy, became enamored after tasting the warmed rice wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, this is how this wine should be consumed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to personal preference and the thought of being troubled by those capitalists upon returning home, Simon placed a direct order for rice wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The winery director was grinning from ear to ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon’s group was the last to complete the paperwork today, ending the day’s trade fair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took Simon to meet George.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George, though not very talkative, was very grateful to Simon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon stayed only for a short while before returning to the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and the others also returned to the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the remaining two days of the trade fair, there were fewer than ten foreign businessmen, and the sparse attendance prompted many sellers to prepare to pack up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the last day, Jiang Cheng said farewell to Director Cui, Director Mu, and Director Leng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three foreign trade directors truly valued Jiang Cheng’s talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three wanted to invite Jiang Cheng, but she declined all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her past life, she spent a long time in the translation department, but her role was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, she wanted to make an impact outside, which is why she didn’t want to join any institution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she wanted to start her own business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the last day of the trade fair, a reporter came for an interview and photos, but Jiang Cheng didn’t want to appear, nor did she want her name published in the paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to develop quietly and live boldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newspaper respected Jiang Cheng’s wishes and gave her a pseudonym—Ju Zi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pseudonym was chosen by Jiang Cheng herself because, initially, they decided on: Hu Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu as in \"bragger\" Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Jiang Cheng momentarily blacked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you sure you’re complimenting me? Why does it feel like you’re \"teasing\" me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Cheng exited the trading hall, she stood at the entrance and had Li Chunxiang, who rented a camera, take a photo of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also a memorable experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the photo was taken, Jiang Cheng still had one unresolved issue: George’s future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group got into the foreign trade car and went to the foreign trade area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, there were well-known pharmaceutical manufacturers from Beijing, Sea City, Harbin, and, of course, the S City Pharmaceutical Factory that rushed through the night, taking a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all here to recruit George.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing so many people, George instinctively protected himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had to step in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each company sends one representative to speak for Mr. George; he doesn’t like crowds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The companies were somewhat aware of George’s personality but didn’t fully understand him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They thought of offering great benefits, believing no one could resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, each company sent a representative, with a translator from foreign trade, and Jiang Cheng was only allowed to observe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng casually sat down, listening to the offers from the pharmaceutical factories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Independent housing and high salaries were basic, including a car for commuting, nanny, and cook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, no matter what was offered, George’s response was a single word: NO!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until the representative from the S City Pharmaceutical Factory sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. George, S City is the hometown of Ms. Jiang Cheng. We are also willing to provide you with housing and a high salary. As long as you join our S City Pharmaceutical Factory, you can choose what to manufacture, set prices, but the condition is not to lose money. We can accept smaller profits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The S City representative continued, but George looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YES!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The S City Pharmaceutical Factory representatives blinked, seemingly confirming George agreed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way! This is unfair!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, you mentioned Jiang Cheng, Mr. George wants to make this choice because Ms. Jiang helped him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Representatives from other companies stood up to object, raising their voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George’s frown deepened visibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner, Jiang Cheng stood up abruptly, sternly saying, \"Quiet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The single word silenced all the noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng walked over to the representatives opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gentlemen, you all know why you want George, so let’s not elevate the situation unnecessarily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trust me, if we’re talking elevation, none of you here is my match, I’m a professional!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng raised her eyebrow and continued, \"George is a person. He has the right to choose. In the future, when he’s done in S City, he can leave at any time, that’s his freedom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The representatives opposite didn’t look pleased, clearly dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng sighed inwardly; they forced her to elevate the issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gentlemen, our Hua Xia isn’t George’s only option. If you don’t respect him, he can go back or move to another country anytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t forget, he’s a genius! He’s welcomed everywhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We belong to Hua Xia’s pharmaceutical industry. Having good drugs produced in Hua Xia to treat our people, shouldn’t that be our main concern?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that level, the representatives opposite, though displeased, couldn’t say much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least he’s staying in Hua Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, George signed a one-year employment contract with the S City Pharmaceutical Factory, and extended his visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resolving the issue, George continued to follow Jiang Cheng, and the representative from S City Pharmaceutical Factory also accompanied Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They returned to the courtyard, packed simply, then had a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During dinner, Jiang Cheng said, \"Let’s rest well today, tomorrow we’ll stroll around Yangcheng, then meet Gao Zhonghua’s comrades, and after we finish, we’ll head home!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1263,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","1887516aef45b9575c619612ea36b7acbfd579633598d550fb1b49a90cd977dc","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-271","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-173",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]