[{"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-281":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},890928,1166,"Chapter 281: Marriage Registration","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-281",281,"\u003Cp>Taking a day off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que was puzzled, but he understood Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Jiang Cheng spoke up, she must have her reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s smile became even bigger as she waved at Shen Que, who obediently leaned over, bending down and tilting his ear towards Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng leaned in, her voice neither too loud nor too soft, reaching Shen Que’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go get the household registration book.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The household registration book?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen, who was watching the scene, suddenly realized what was happening and swiftly kicked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up! You big fool!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que was still confused, but since the two most important people to him both said so, he obediently turned to fetch it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the door, Grandma Shen had already rushed up to Jiang Cheng, the tacit understanding between old friends kicking in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re going to the Civil Affairs Bureau?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s voice was filled with joy, and she made a quiet gesture to Grandma Shen, whispering, \"Let’s not tell him, see if he figures it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen turned around immediately upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que—change your clothes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng shook her head with a chuckle, waiting outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had made up her mind on the day of their engagement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to marry Shen Que, and whether it was sooner or later, it didn’t make much difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, she was about to go on a business trip to Beijing for training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want Shen Que to continue waiting under the title of fiancé; at the very least, getting a marriage certificate would give Shen Que a big promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Shen Que stepped out, having changed his clothes, and looked at Jiang Cheng with an intense and tender gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Jiang Cheng saw him, she understood that he had figured it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que took a giant step down three stairs, standing in front of Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you really want to... register for marriage with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cautious tone made Jiang Cheng respond without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! Unless you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say the word \"willing,\" Jiang Cheng’s hand was already held by Shen Que, and in the next moment, he was pulling her towards the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The momentum suggested that even a second’s delay wouldn’t do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a doting smile on her face, Jiang Cheng waved goodbye to Grandma Shen behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen was equally excited, watching the two leave, pacing at the doorway before deciding to cook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, to cook!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today is a good day, so something good to eat is warranted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng and Shen Que set off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que rode a bicycle with Jiang Cheng sitting at the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t speak along the way, but both were very happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que was so ecstatic that he funneled all his energy into cycling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had to hold onto the back seat, feeling the wind whistling by her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a swift ride, Shen Que stopped at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Civil Affairs Bureau had just opened, and they were the first couple to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his long legs, Shen Que braked as Jiang Cheng nimbly hopped off, looking at Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Shen, please take good care of me from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que didn’t know what else he should say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he felt was joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked side by side into the Civil Affairs Bureau, sitting across from the staff handling the procedures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff asked for their household registration book; they handed it over, and after checking, the staff asked, \"Are you getting married voluntarily?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely voluntary!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s emphatic \"absolutely voluntary\" earned him a dispassioned look from the staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having worked here long enough, they’ve seen all kinds of \"fools.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re indifferent to it by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff had them recite a passage, then with two \"pops,\" stamped it, and out came their freshly minted marriage certificate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, it wasn’t even a certificate; it was just a paper with wheat designs, without even a photo, only the names of the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it was this piece of paper that made Jiang Cheng and Shen Que a family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que carefully stored away the marriage certificate, thanking the staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng pulled out celebratory candy from her small backpack and handed it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone who received candy offered congratulations or blessings, and Shen Que’s smile never left his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving out the candy, the two walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau, and Shen Que instinctively held Jiang Cheng’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the first time I’ve seen a couple coming out from registering and the guy saying thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s excited mind gradually calmed down, and he earnestly said, \"I just have to thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you did this to ease my mind, though we probably should have the wedding first...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Shen Que could continue, Jiang Cheng interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que, I’ve always wanted to marry you. In the new year, I want a different relationship with you. As for the wedding, we can wait until I return from Beijing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright! Whatever you say!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stared at each other silently for a while, finally smiling at each other when someone called for a path, realizing they did look a bit silly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que first took Jiang Cheng home before going to work himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At work, Shen Que greeted the old guard at the entrance of the factory and handed him some candy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enjoy the candy, sir. Jiang Cheng and I registered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old guard, realizing it, immediately congratulated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que thanked him, carrying a bag of candy to distribute everywhere he went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making a round, almost everyone at the factory knew that he and Jiang Cheng had registered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Lin Chengyuan, who also worked at the mechanical factory, learned about it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Lin Chengyuan didn’t know what he felt inside or what he should feel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind was filled with a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, Lin Chengyuan couldn’t focus no matter what; he kept getting distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Shen Que was in high spirits, grinning at everyone he met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After registering, Jiang Cheng was much calmer than Shen Que. After returning home, she said a few words to Grandma Shen and didn’t bother with anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the registration with Shen Que, Grandma Shen spread the news herself, not needing her at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng returned to the small courtyard and continued organizing her training materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was racking her brain for information on future Hua Xia exports and combining it with factories currently capable of exporting to create a cohesive plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, Grandma Shen prepared a full meal, and after Shen Que returned, they celebrated again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the celebration, Grandma Shen spoke up, \"Shen Que, even though you two have registered, you still need to be mindful since you haven’t had the wedding yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Around here, having a wedding is what really counts, so for now... don’t live together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Grandma Shen felt a bit embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s expression turned serious, and he agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, he hadn’t considered this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, he was just too happy, too busy handing out candy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from Shen Que, Jiang Cheng had anticipated this; she had some \"small\" thoughts initially, but after hearing Grandma Shen’s instructions, she had to set aside her \"advanced\" ideas from the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she’ll just wait a little longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little did Grandma Shen know that the one she should have been wary of trying to push this... was Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bound by the times, Shen Que’s mindset was genuinely not as \"eager\" as Jiang Cheng’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps he was eager, but Shen Que didn’t dare, and couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the topic was finished, Grandma Shen concernedly looked at Jiang Cheng and asked, \"When will you go to Beijing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1334,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","f9f1b89300af24247611ed623c2336cb0789c14cc1fab48fd020a1c0da8aeaef","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-184","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-183",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]