[{"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-274":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},890914,1166,"Chapter 274: Back Home Again","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-274",274,"\u003Cp>\"George, this is my fiancé, Shen Que.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que, this is George whom I told you about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que politely extended his hand and said hello in English.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George frowned at Shen Que’s hand, caught up in hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng pulled back Shen Que’s hand, saying, \"George dislikes germs; to him, our hands are very... dirty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que uttered an \"oh\" and withdrew his hand without minding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George finally relaxed his brow, looked at Shen Que, and revealed a somewhat unnatural smile, saying in very awkward Hua Xia language, \"Hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two officially met and after exchanging greetings, George returned to his dazed state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Gao Zhonghua and others also arrived, without much chit-chat, they got into the car and headed home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que came driving a truck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George sat in the passenger seat because he preferred places without crowds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and Li Chunxiang sat in the back, while Gao Zhonghua and Dong Jianbei found separate ways to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng sat in the middle seat, watching Shen Que drive, observing his leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did it heal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A week ago, Old Ma bone came by for a check, he said it healed very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, still a little worried, advised, \"Since it just healed, don’t push it too hard, take it step by step.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que obediently agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truck soon arrived at the compound, and upon hearing the sound, Grandma Shen and others dashed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue rushed over first, hugging Jiang Cheng’s waist tightly, burying her head in it, tears brimming with longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing stood behind, supporting Grandma Shen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Li glanced at Li Chunxiang several times, disdainfully saying, \"Why have you gained weight again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang looked helplessly at her mother, replied, \"Can’t you be a bit polite, pretend you haven’t noticed, can’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Li clicked her tongue twice, pinching the flesh on Li Chunxiang’s waist, said, \"You’ve become so plump, it’s like a skirt made of flesh, and you don’t want anyone to mention it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang was rendered speechless, her mother’s vocabulary was vast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group didn’t linger at the door, Jiang Cheng considering George, let everyone go inside first, she walked behind with George.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que, alongside the two sons of the Li family, helped move the luggage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang didn’t follow to disturb them, everyone returned to their own homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, it was just the Shen family and George in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing and Shen Yue hadn’t seen a foreigner before, occasionally sneaking glances, very curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen was curious too, although she concealed it quite well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything’s been moved, placed in your room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng sweetly said, \"Thank you, Director Shen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que stared at Jiang Cheng, their eyes seemingly connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen coughed twice, noting there were still children and guests present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, are you renting your old room for this... George to stay in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fine, just for now, the pharmaceutical factory will probably arrange housing for him tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen nodded, \"Alright, alright, the room has new bedding, it’s clean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng affectionately hugged Grandma Shen’s arm, saying, \"Thank you for your hard work, Grandma Shen, I bought you new clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Always spending money recklessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Grandma Shen asked, \"Do they look nice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was amused, boasting, \"Would anything I buy not look nice? Furthermore, with your aura, even a burlap sack would look good, while others need clothes, you don’t!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen laughed heartily, tears of laughter welled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really know how to flatter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m truly sincere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Jiang Cheng’s return, the Shen family was filled with laughter and joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although George couldn’t participate, he wasn’t overly tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen still made handmade noodles, continuing the tradition of dumplings when departing and noodles when arriving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating noodles, Jiang Cheng and Shen Que together took George to the adjacent room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They explained where the light cord was, how to handle the toilet, hot water, why the kang bed was like this and other issues, finally settling George in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que escorted Jiang Cheng back to the other courtyard, standing at the entrance, their eyes meeting, holding hands, the couple’s mutual attraction was intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng placed a hand on Shen Que’s neck, and in the next moment, Shen Que lowered his head, kissing the lips he had missed day and night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the chilly night, the two of them created a small oasis of warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the kiss, Shen Que held Jiang Cheng’s waist reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to bring you home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t I agree already, when will this Director Shen take action?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the kiss, Jiang Cheng’s charming eyes were alluring, her enticing demeanor was nearly irresistible for Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were fond of each other, and as a passionately-in-love couple, they felt an urge to stick together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an irresistible instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wrapping Jiang Cheng firmly in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng raised her eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright... I’ll be waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng playfully pushed Shen Que away, looked teasingly at Shen Que, saying, \"Goodnight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que watched Jiang Cheng with reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodnight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng entered the house, Shen Que took a deep breath, calming himself in the northern wind, then returned next door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following morning, upon waking, Jiang Cheng felt a bit disoriented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gathering herself, she realized she was home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending a few minutes in bed, Jiang Cheng dressed and went to the courtyard of the compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen was already making breakfast, and Jiang Cheng asked George what he wanted to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Grandma Shen saw what George was eating, she quietly remarked to Jiang Cheng, \"Foreigners are quite pitiful, eating only these...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For breakfast, Jiang Cheng and a few others ate millet porridge with sweet buns, Grandma Shen’s pickles, along with a plate of stir-fried shredded potatoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On George’s plate were square-shaped mashed potatoes, three triangular slices of bun, and finally a boiled egg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, Shen Que went to work, Shen Xing and Shen Yue had already started their winter holiday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were only a dozen or so days before Spring Festival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending off Shen Que, Jiang Cheng distributed gifts to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around ten in the morning, people from the pharmaceutical factory arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took George next door to negotiate with the people from the pharmaceutical factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True to their word, the pharmaceutical factory arranged a house for George about fifty meters from Jiang Cheng’s current residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They also arranged a personal assistant for George, though he declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He preferred no one at his residence; he could take care of himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was met with skepticism, but for now this was the arrangement, adjustments would be made if necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the pharmaceutical factory proposed George to visit the factory for checking if any equipment was needed for his work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George’s previously absent-minded expression finally brightened, eagerly following along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was the first time, Jiang Cheng also tagged along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, on her return, she was by herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George had stayed in the lab, completely immersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had walked only a short distance when Shen Que drove up beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng immediately got into the car without a second thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que intended to be a gentleman, opening the car door, but didn’t get the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting into the car, Jiang Cheng turned to Shen Que asking, \"Where are we going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pre-wedding preparations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1243,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","2472f72c4ee89e3c0062f060953a64e396494e8529b6fc13caa93736418c818e","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-177","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-176",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]