[{"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-271":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},890908,1166,"Chapter 271: Kinda Offensive","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-271",271,"\u003Cp>Once Jiang Cheng mentioned going home, Li Chunxiang and Gao Zhonghua were both excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang had never been away from home for this long, and Gao Zhonghua simply couldn’t get used to the food here; it was too bland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George was indifferent, quietly munching on his carrot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just off the train, the representative from S City Pharmaceutical Factory, Dong Jianbei, felt like crying a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d just spent five days in a hard seat, and now he’s going back?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His not-yet-recovered backside was faintly aching again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, Jiang Cheng took out a rocking chair, lay in the yard, drank tea, and listened to the radio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enjoyment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, two little heads appeared over the fence next door, bobbing along to the music from the radio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng noticed and smiled at the two little carrot heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caught!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few bangs, an innocent child’s voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My butt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no, your clothes are dirty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after the two kids spoke, an angry voice sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two little brats! Dirty the clothes again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many times have I told you not to climb the wall, not to climb the wall!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No clothes left, you’ll go bare-bottomed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What followed was the sound of a furious mother’s roar and the two children screaming wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, two bare-bottomed children ran out, followed by their mother holding a broom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng watched, chuckling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your childhood, my childhood... really not much different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Li Chunxiang watched Jiang Cheng chuckle and felt happy too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, seeing Jiang Cheng smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng probably didn’t even realize how serious she had been during the trade fair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang continued peeling the orange, and when done, brought it to Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was in a mood to tease Li Chunxiang now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Chunxiang is so capable, whoever marries you will die of happiness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That can’t be, I’ll only take care of you, I don’t want to serve anyone else!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang said, raising her head: \"I want to find someone who can take care of me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng laughed and said to Li Chunxiang: \"Not bad, I support you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang chuckled and sat on a small stool next to the rocking chair, chatting with Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chatted until it got dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once it was dark, the group turned on the lights indoors, ready to play some poker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng even taught George.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though calling it teaching wasn’t quite right, as she only explained the rules once and George understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he understood, they found playing poker didn’t hold much interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because George knew how to count cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most irritating part was he wasn’t even doing it intentionally; he did it subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng enviously said to George: \"This brain...I’d be happy with half.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang, after losing ten games, rudely said to Jiang Cheng: \"Are you serious? You won five times, George won five times, what’s the difference between you two?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng waved to Li Chunxiang and said: \"I know I’m excellent, but you can’t blame me for wanting to be better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s called ambition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang was amusedly annoyed, her mind thinking only one thing: has your face gone away from home???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s face wasn’t ever home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The poker game dispersed, and everyone washed up for rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three men squeezed outside, while Li Chunxiang and Jiang Cheng stayed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once relaxed, Li Chunxiang dared to disturb Jiang Cheng’s sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two lay in bed, Li Chunxiang slapped Jiang Cheng, and spoke with much sentiment: \"I’ve lived without regrets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang giggled and said: \"I can even share a bed with Jiang Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng said...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her affirmative reply made Li Chunxiang’s smile freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t you be a little modest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng seriously pondered this question and finally replied: \"I’m not allowed to be modest given my abilities. I can’t help it; my biological setup is like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang: I really am owed!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, everyone attending the fair relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Jiang Cheng unusually slept in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she woke up, she comfortably refused to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, it was Li Chunxiang bringing seafood porridge inside that whetted her appetite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breakfast, seafood porridge with local specialty custard buns, Gao Zhonghua eating a custom-made large steamed bun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating and drinking their fill, the group went out for a relaxed stroll, starting their outing to Yangcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days prior, when Jiang Cheng was accompanying Lao Luke and Todd, she had already walked a few places with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, they chose different places to visit, and additionally, took photos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They rented cameras and bought three rolls of film, focusing on taking photos freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one day, they were both tired and happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having returned the camera, they rushed to develop the film, leaving the photo studio and arriving at the department store just half an hour before closing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopping, buying gifts, and preparing to visit Gao Zhonghua and Shen Que’s comrades in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Local pastries, some fruits, malt milk, canned goods; four kinds of gifts should be enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang took George and Dong Jianbei back to the small yard, Jiang Cheng and Gao Zhonghua went to the comrade’s house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The comrade was named Lin Muxin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng first heard this name and thought: How lacking in wood must this person’s fate be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua was carrying the gifts, leading the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, we all call him Liu Mu, he works in the police department after retiring, his home is in the family housing compound here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The last time I came was.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua paused a bit and continued: \"The last time was to bring back my comrade’s ashes, to the small yard where we were staying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Then this time we should pay respects to your comrade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, I’ve seen him, occasionally chat a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng frowned listening, what does it mean to chat occasionally?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would you chat on such occasions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua looked honestly at Jiang Cheng and asked: \"Didn’t I say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng already had a bad feeling but asked bravely: \"You didn’t say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—maybe I forgot, my comrade’s ashes are under the bed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Words from Gao Zhonghua echoed in Jiang Cheng’s mind: my comrade’s ashes are under the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and Li Chunxiang had slept on this bed for ten-plus days!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This idea once in Jiang Cheng’s head made her uncomfortable all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that she despised \"the family\", just felt it was quite disrespectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, with her scalp feeling tight, spoke softly: \"Gao Zhonghua.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey? Sister-in-law, what’s up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked at the honest Gao Zhonghua in silence and asked: \"Did you use to get beaten in the team?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law how did you know? Was it Mr. Shen who told you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it’s quite easy to deduce.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they chatted, they reached the family housing compound for the department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua found the apartment building according to the address.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s on the third floor, sister-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, you go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Zhonghua walked in front, Jiang Cheng followed behind, the two climbed the stairs one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This apartment building housed all residents on one side, with a corridor outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each floor had about seven households, totaling four floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corridor was filled with kitchenware, coal briquettes, sundries, etc., with quite a few households outside cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reached the third floor, and before Gao Zhonghua could say which apartment it was, a basket flew toward his face.\u003C\u002Fp>",1268,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","3236d73930d25a210990db62a784c3d7b409bbd26607d847ee458b4acd071d13","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-174","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-270",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]