[{"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-285":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},890936,1166,"Chapter 285: Unnaturally Quiet","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-285",285,"\u003Cp>On the first floor of the foreign trade guesthouse, Jiang Cheng was squeezed into a corner, hugging her shoulders, weak, pitiful, and helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Director Leng came in from outside, scanning the room with his eyes, he almost missed Jiang Cheng in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he wanted to laugh, seeing Jiang Cheng without a trace of presence for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well... it’s quite amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t admit that he wanted to see some excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, this is Director Leng from foreign trade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Zhao immediately noticed Director Leng personally coming over, although he didn’t know why, as a conscientious subordinate, he quickly approached Director Leng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Mr. Zhao’s introduction, the group of white-haired teachers fell silent in an instant; some bowed their heads, some rubbed their hands, some looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, no one made eye contact with Director Leng, let alone spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spacious guesthouse was filled with over dozens of people—a complete standstill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In these quiet seconds, Director Leng began to miss Jiang Cheng in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why didn’t she speak today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought flashed by, and Director Leng spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello everyone, I am Leng Cheng, responsible for this special training. Now, let’s move to the foreign trade building, where the classrooms are arranged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will also have our breakfast, lunch, and dinner there in unity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng paused for two seconds, again met with complete silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but look back, resulting in seeing a hand, struggling to raise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old gentlemen, very tall, was entirely blocking Jiang Cheng so raising this hand was challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng wanted to laugh again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Zhao, please count the number of people. Once everyone is here, we’ll get on the bus and head out. Let the teachers have breakfast first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Zhao started to count the people and sign in for attendance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In total, there were twenty-one teachers, including Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The oldest was seventy-three years old, and the youngest was Jiang Cheng, with many in their forties and fifties, yet looking quite old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After signing in one by one, the teachers lined up and exited the guesthouse to get on the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was the last one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng finally saw Jiang Cheng’s face at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the unabashed amusement in Director Leng’s eyes, Jiang Cheng graciously gave a smile, \"Director Leng, how do you find my mime performance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng was defeated by Jiang Cheng’s unconventional thought process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought so too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng, facing the familiar temperament of Jiang Cheng, smiled with helplessness and joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s give you a little reminder, you were specially selected as a teacher, so take care a bit... teacher ethics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t get too carried away, be steady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng reminded, Jiang Cheng responded with, \"hm hm hm,\" whether she would heed it later was uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng also prepared to get on the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she turned around, she caught several people leaning against the window watching her. Upon her turning around, they swiftly turned back, pretending innocence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng felt like a monkey in a zoo, a... newly arrived monkey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New monkey Jiang Cheng got on the bus and found that others were sitting in pairs, but she was alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lone Jiang Cheng headed to the last row, comfortably settling in the middle seat of the bus, her gaze capable of scanning the entire room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng and Mr. Zhao also got on the bus, the two sitting in the front while the whole bus compartment stayed terrifyingly quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in the front, Director Leng’s mind filled with murmurs: Why is Jiang Cheng so quiet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This really didn’t fit her character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quietly, they arrived at the foreign trade building, everyone got off and followed behind Director Leng inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng remained at the back the whole time, diligently bringing up the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group first went to the cafeteria to eat, each with their own lunch box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the last one to get food, Jiang Cheng could chat with people at each window, making the lunch ladies smile cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Jiang Cheng from afar, Director Leng nodded repeatedly thinking: This is Jiang Cheng’s normal state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, led by Director Leng, everyone took a walk around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They learned where the classrooms were, how many students there might be, and estimated how many courses would be offered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one day’s time, they not only had to understand roughly the student’s levels, but also prepare tomorrow’s lesson plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, all the lesson plans were written afresh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among twenty-one teachers, three were history and humanities teachers set to teach humanities and history courses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also two etiquette teachers specializing in etiquette training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining sixteen teachers were all foreign language teachers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sixteen teachers, responsible for ten language courses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, everyone gathered in a large classroom, taking turns to introduce themselves, languages they know, specialties or skills they possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng was listening, while Xiao Zhao recorded any omissions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact was, before coming here, all of these people had undergone a complete background check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, it’s just supplemental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The preceding introductions were flat and straightforward, voices monotonous, listeners growing sleepy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng struggled to keep awake, sipping water from the cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello teachers, my name is Jiang Cheng, I... got in through connections!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfff——-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng sprayed water several feet afar, eyes bulging like copper bells, staring straight at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My goodness, what are you doing??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his heart, Director Leng had countless questions, just then Jiang Cheng spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for skills... I think my skill is being likable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t help it, looking good is a plus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng was completely overwhelmed, listening to Jiang Cheng bragging about why she is likable in \"wild fabrications.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing all sense of sleepiness, he dared not even close his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For fear this ancestor might act on impulsive words, leading him to disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s self-introduction, absolutely eye-catching, causing several teachers to secretly smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young lady, quite interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Jiang Cheng was the last to speak, the entire classroom again sank into a bizarre silence after she finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep inside, Director Leng began regretting, why did he come for this job??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter what, the matter still had to proceed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teachers, next we will divide into pairs, each handling a classroom, interviewing students, and allocating them to classes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have twenty-one people....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng raised her hand and called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng couldn’t shake the feeling that Jiang Cheng was planning something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Jiang Cheng, what’s the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report! Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stood up swiftly, straight as a rod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report Director Leng, I am willing to form a solo group, becoming the mobile liaison for all teachers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Director Leng didn’t understand why, he agreed regardless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, director!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng acted like a little student making reports, her spirit enthusiastic and positive before sitting down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After staff allocation, Jiang Cheng sweetly called out to all teachers, \"Hello, teachers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just call me if there’s anything, I’ll be your helper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With admiration in her eyes, Jiang Cheng looked at all the teachers, as if a fledgling bird, full of reliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opposite teachers, how long since they’ve seen such an expression, coupled with Jiang Cheng’s friendly, sweet smile, everyone slightly awkward offered back a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>",1217,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","0a7a9132dc7548058520f210de934c4c8f9671450ff43a2535e85c40fe405a3e","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-188","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-187",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]