[{"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-299":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},890963,1166,"Chapter 299: Reunion with Simon","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-299",299,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng faced Leader Qiao’s question and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Currently, the information we have is too limited, so I don’t have any concrete ideas, but.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng paused, the smile of a sly fox reappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I can imitate the accents of a few people, maybe it’ll come in handy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leader Qiao adjusted his outdated glasses on the bridge of his nose, appearing as an honest person anyone would think is easily bullied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will definitely be useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leader Qiao invited everyone to sit down, and in a soft voice said, \"First, we need to try to determine the lowest price M Group can accept. Second, we must try to find out the lowest price of R and H. Third, we need to ensure that when the difference in bottom prices between the three parties is minimal, M will choose us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later, we’ll split up under the guise of going out for a meal, acting separately as planned before, gathering as much information as possible, and meet up in the evening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and the others quickly nodded and took action without delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, a group of simple, outdated-looking Hua Xia people, carrying worn-out cloth bags, stepped off the elevator with synchronized movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entrusted with significant responsibility, Jiang Cheng went to the hotel front desk to enquire about the directions to a Chinese restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite receiving several eye rolls, Jiang Cheng remained polite, expressing thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Hua Xia team left, quite a few hotel staff whispered about the Hua Xia people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unbeknownst to them, the Hua Xia team, divided into three groups, quickly dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None were timid or submissive, nor did they try to ingratiate themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With clear goals, they persevered in a foreign land where they had no acquaintances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng teamed up with Teacher Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them went to a public restroom in a mall to change into slightly better clothes, significantly altering their air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If before they’d appeared as relatives exploiting their kinship, they now seemed like wealthy, harmless, and innocent tourists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, they have a coffee culture, how about we stake out a coffee shop near the company?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s possible, if we split, we might gain more information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded, and the two headed towards the coffee shop near M Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once there, Teacher Qi acted as a kind elderly lady who didn’t understand English, while Jiang Cheng transformed into a backpacker recently graduated from university.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already collected prior knowledge on the appearances of several M Group leaders; their visit was to try their luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng opened the door to a coffee shop, walking confidently and casually towards the counter, ordering a cup of coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While waiting for the coffee, she scanned the surroundings, noticing a man holding a folder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The folder bore the emblem of M Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, your coffee is ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng turned around to thank them, took her coffee, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking a few steps, someone stood up and bumped into Jiang Cheng’s backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Jiang Cheng staggered forward, and the coffee spilled onto the man holding the folder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cascade of apologies sounded as the person who bumped Jiang Cheng apologized to her, and Jiang Cheng apologized to the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although annoyed, upon seeing Jiang Cheng’s pleasant face, the man restrained his anger and said it’s alright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, fumbling hurriedly, requested some tissues, attempting to wipe off the man’s clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man waved it off saying it wasn’t necessary, opting to use tissues himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her hands in a flustered state, Jiang Cheng stood aside helplessly, merely helping to wipe the coffee stains off the man’s documents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was not particularly vigilant because the papers he had weren’t particularly confidential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without needing any cunning dialogue, Jiang Cheng managed to glimpse the contents of the man’s papers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After most of the coffee was cleared away, the man departed, and Jiang Cheng did not pursue him further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmuring about her bad luck, she returned for another coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While waiting for the coffee, Jiang Cheng engaged in casual chat with the employee, subtly steering the conversation toward M Group, leading the employee to share quite a bit without caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asking who liked to drink coffee there, who had the most demands, and so on, collecting bits of various useful and useless information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exiting the coffee shop, Jiang Cheng followed directions pointed out by the employee toward an alley behind M Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supposedly, a bunch of employees regularly gathered there to smoke and complained about various things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng barely entered the alley and heard someone swearing and groaning in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reactively dodging, a stun baton flickered in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t come again! Next time your pain won’t be spared!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re really not that rich Simon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few bodyguard-like men spat out profanities, and several minutes later, Jiang Cheng emerged from the corner, rushing toward the curled-up figure on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Simon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon, struggling to open his swollen eyes, blurred vision obscuring the person before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must be dreaming.... how could it be.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Simon, I’m Jiang Cheng, from Hua Xia!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supporting himself on his arm, Simon rose half-bent, trying tirelessly to focus on Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang? Is it really you? How are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the dirt, Jiang Cheng helped Simon up, saying, \"Surely I foresaw your danger, so here I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amused by her humor, Simon laughed, only to tug painfully at the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng supported him as they left, eventually finding a pharmacy after walking some distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng bought some iodine and such, assisting Simon in cleaning his exposed wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his wounds were treated, Jiang Cheng took Simon to a restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this moment, Simon was happily indulging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please forgive my rude behavior, I’m just too hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng shook her head, \"If I were hungry, I’d eat the plate itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon laughed genuinely once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After more than ten minutes, Simon finished eating, savoring a cheap coffee, sighed deeply, \"Satisfying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his satisfaction, the two shared their reasons for being in the same place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out Simon had faced the brunt of capital pressure after returning from Hua Xia, M Group being a part of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just because of George, but also because people in M Group had their eyes on his alcohol business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally intending to follow Jiang Cheng’s advice to go to Hua Xia, Simon found himself completely broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forced to become a beggar, Simon harassed M Group daily, which Jiang Cheng happened upon today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Simon looked at Jiang Cheng and said, \"Are you here to secure production lines in M Country?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng wasn’t surprised Simon guessed it; he was once a wealthy native of M Country, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon appreciated Jiang Cheng’s honesty, leaning closer with his hands cupping the coffee cup, \"Actually, M Group wants to sell the production line to you more than you might think. They need the funds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng believed seventy percent of Simon’s words; the remaining thirty percent was her cautious skepticism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng became more serious, looking at Simon and asking, \"Mr. Simon, what do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon flashed an appreciative smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng, I’ve always said you’d be a most qualified businessperson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to go to Hua Xia, if you help me, I’ll exchange all the information I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1237,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","5a5a0cb54d9329f01df33d78a6c9fbb8246a39f9f4aa9456d9fa87895238b766","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-300","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-200",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]