[{"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-278":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},890922,1166,"Chapter 278: Engagement (Part 2)","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-278",278,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng chuckled softly as Shen Que was squeezed into a corner, his gentle gaze falling on Jiang Cheng, whose shoulders were shaking with laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen was in control of the situation, and they were at the stage of polite refusals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In-laws, please go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, you go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, both sides were familiar with each other and knew each other’s intentions, yet they created an atmosphere as if it was their first meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth be told, Jiang Cheng did feel a bit like she was getting engaged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Shen Que, there was no need to say more; he was completely in the state of a befuddled son-in-law visiting for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clumsy and awkward, standing in the way wherever he went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng covered her mouth to stifle a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t help it; she had promised Grandma Shen to be restrained today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After over ten minutes of polite exchanges, the group finally entered the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Li Chunxiang was busy pouring tea for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que, Gao Zhonghua, and Sun Aiguo quickly fetched chairs for everyone to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar group behaved with an odd politeness, sitting down and sipping tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drinking about half a cup of tea, the matchmaker took the lead and started speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng: Finally, it’s proceeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to her usual pace, this efficiency was quite nerve-wracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am here today because Shen Que asked me to act as a matchmaker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrade Jiang Cheng is intelligent and generous, a beauty both inside and out, talented and gifted, refined and elegant, and naturally beautiful....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matchmaker occasionally lowered her head to glance at her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had to; Shen Que had given her a ten-yuan red envelope to propose, with the only request being to praise the future bride more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she didn’t quite understand, when it comes to making money, she just had to go all out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the room listened, nodding as they did so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was so dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this matchmaker carrying an idiom dictionary?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although what the matchmaker said was accurate... it was just too awkwardly phrased, not up to her standard at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng thought actively: This foolish thing must be Shen Que’s doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matchmaker praised for a full five minutes without repeating herself, and after finally finishing, she was drenched in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The dowry from the Shen family is all here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the matchmaker finished, she took a step back, giving the floor to Grandma Shen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In-law Teacher, In-law Principal, In-law Uncle, our Shen family sincerely wishes to marry Jiang Cheng. We offer a dowry of 1888 yuan, along with a sewing machine, radio, bicycle, and watch. Whatever kind of house and furniture Jiang Cheng likes, we will provide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que has said that after marriage, all his salary will be handed over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen rattled off her speech, and naturally, Teacher Lü agreed, and both sides joyfully concluded the discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were almost ready to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group exited the house via the main gate, returning to the shared courtyard, where Granny Sun and Aunt Li were cooking, and the dishes were ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other families in the courtyard also knew about Jiang Cheng and Shen Que’s engagement today, and they came over one by one to offer congratulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and Shen Que handed out prepared candies to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the small gate leading to the back room, Lin Chengyuan hid at the entrance, secretly watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remorse in his heart felt like a huge beast ready to devour him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what use was regret?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could he do? Dare to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he dared to appear, Shen Que would skin him alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Jiang Cheng, Lin Chengyuan no longer believed she would have any affection for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being scolded so many times, he’s not a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Jiang Cheng probably hates him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you putting on a show of regret?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jiaojiao suddenly appeared behind Lin Chengyuan, taunting, \"You’re out of chances, don’t do anything to humiliate yourself further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan returned a cold stare at Lin Jiaojiao, full of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does it matter to you what I do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jiaojiao shrugged indifferently and said, \"It doesn’t matter to me, just reminding you not to provoke those you shouldn’t provoke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Lin Jiaojiao exited through the small gate, circled past the bustling crowd, and walked to the main gate, glancing back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her heart, she silently said: I wish you happiness, Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was unaware of and unconcerned with anything related to the Lin family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply had no time to think about anyone from the Lin family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the food at the Shen’s was almost ready, everyone sat at two tables for the meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Shen Que raised his glass for a toast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t take the lead; it made Shen Que happy. If he was willing to do it, she’d let him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meal was lively and bustling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating, Jiang Cheng first saw Uncle Zhang off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Zhang, feeling emotional, grabbed Shen Que and said, \"Child, you must treat our Jiang Cheng well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Zhang, don’t worry, I promise with my life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Zhang, with tears in his eyes, looked at Jiang Cheng and said, \"Child, your parents would be happy too, take care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng also felt a bit touched; Uncle Zhang was genuinely good to the original owner, so she too was willing to give some sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will, Uncle Zhang, if you ever need anything, come to us, Shen Que and I will help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Zhang eagerly agreed but, in truth, didn’t want to bother them at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng saw Uncle Zhang to the car, reminded Gao Zhonghua to drive slowly, and watched as the car slowly drove away into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing off Uncle Zhang, Jiang Cheng went to see Principal Wang off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principal Wang, without any sense of formality, said, \"Why see me off, we’ll talk more at school tomorrow, go send off Teacher Lü instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, Principal Wang went off on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had to turn around and send off Teacher Lü.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Shen Que drove, with Jiang Cheng accompanying him, and took Teacher Lü to the station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, take care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher Lü waved his hand and said, \"No worries, someone’s with me, don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, I’m waiting for you in Beijing, remember that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded, promising, \"I will definitely visit you in Beijing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher Lü also left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having seen Teacher Lü off, Jiang Cheng leaned her head on Shen Que’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s suddenly a bit quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s okay, I’m here with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que gently patted Jiang Cheng’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded, straightened her posture, and said to Shen Que, \"Let’s go home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, home we go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que had a big smile; he liked the word — home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The engagement was complete; the next step was marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que couldn’t help but feel a little excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they returned home, Grandma Shen and others were making glutinous rice buns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Jiang Cheng simply pulled Shen Que to join in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after making four, Jiang Cheng was reassigned by Grandma Shen to the corn husk decorating group, along with Shen Yue and Shen Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was really bad at it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While others made egg-shaped ovals, the dough she handled just wouldn’t roll into a round shape, which was quite strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group worked quickly, steaming pot after pot of glutinous rice buns, and laid them outside to freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the next morning, each glutinous rice bun had turned into a rock-hard lump of ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, they were placed in waterless water tanks, covered with lids, and could be eaten all winter long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a busy day, Jiang Cheng and the Shen family settled into preparations for the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng studied during the day, attended night school in the evening, motivated her teachers and classmates, and soon it was the 28th of the lunar month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On that day, while at night school, Jiang Cheng received a phone call from Beijing.\u003C\u002Fp>",1358,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","8fda980c4bca100e539ce19cea7375ccb5308be917514441d95c9bf6263c08fe","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-181","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-180",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]