[{"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-305":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},890729,1166,"Chapter 305 - 306: After the Wedding","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-305",305,"\u003Cp>The wedding shifts from noise to silence, subtracting elements from the crowd one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relatives, friends, and parents all gradually leave, until only the two of them remain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the noisy courtyard, Gao Zhonghua, supporting a tipsy Shen Que, sheepishly called out to Jiang Cheng, \"Sister-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The boss drank a lot; I’m sorry, sister-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took over from Shen Que, the reduced weight on her shoulder bringing a smile to her eyes. She said to Gao Zhonghua, \"It’s fine, everyone is celebrating for us. I thank everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After helping Jiang Cheng lay Shen Que down on the bed, Gao Zhonghua quickly ran out as if something was chasing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng closed the door behind him, locked it, and leisurely looked at Shen Que lying on the big red wedding quilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like he really drank a lot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng deliberately spoke as she walked to the bedside and sat down, tracing Shen Que’s brows and eyes with her finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A night of spring can be worth a thousand gold; seems I’ll have to—ah—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s arm suddenly wrapped around her, and in an instant, the world spun; he was on top, and Jiang Cheng was beneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were full of intensity, the faint scent of alcohol nuzzling around Jiang Cheng’s neck, as he playfully murmured,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s arm tightened, his slightly bristly stubble scratching Jiang Cheng’s chin, and the next moment, a slight sting came from there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bit me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng pushed at Shen Que, who chuckled hoarsely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t bite... I want to eat you up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que lifted his head, the corners of his eyes tinged with red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng wrapped her arms around Shen Que’s neck, enchanting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what are you waiting for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An invitation veiled in words—what man could resist?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que precisely captured those red lips that haunted his dreams. A night of spring is worth a thousand gold; it must not be missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shooting stars traced across the dark night, the gentle breeze stirring the willows outside the window, swaying, undulating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enchanting night, irresistible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Jiang Cheng woke up feeling contented, with her first thought being somewhat improper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The novels always said women would rise with sore hips, but why was she fine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it the novels that lied, or was Shen Que... no, she mustn’t think that, because Shen Que was quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que had awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scooped Jiang Cheng closer with a slightly marked arm, taking a deep breath, wholly satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thinking of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng spoke sweet words effortlessly, yet next to her, Shen Que was utterly convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m thinking of you too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que snuggled closer, Jiang Cheng bemused yet slightly exasperated said, \"It’s hot...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you rejecting me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s accusing tone made Jiang Cheng feel like she was a heartless rake, abandoning him after the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pinched Shen Que’s nose, applying slight force, \"Don’t start, get up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que, like a large plush animal, seemed unwilling to rise until he had nuzzled Jiang Cheng thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, watching Shen Que get dressed: a man who’s been with you really does feel different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they got up, washed, and left the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was in the main room. Last night, Grandma Shen took Shen Xing and Shen Yue to stay in Jiang Cheng’s small courtyard next door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As to why, it goes without saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at each other, neither felt embarrassed; instead, they were grateful they had gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the two of them had been quite \"rowdy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que even directly said, \"Why don’t we go live next door; after all, there are two walls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you afraid people will say you’re a live-in son-in-law?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why care what others say? It’s our life, and they’ll be envious that I’m Ms. Jiang Cheng’s live-in son-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a smile and decided just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Shen Que’s place at the machinery factory, they considered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was convenient for Shen Xing and Shen Yue to attend school here, and Grandma Shen had lived here for a long time, familiar with the neighbors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Jiang Cheng liked being with them, so moving to the machinery factory didn’t really matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the whole family voted, and Shen Que would just commute back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reaching an agreement, Shen Que opened the door. Today he had a half-day off; he’d start working in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no such thing as marriage leave now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Grandma Shen came over from next door, while Shen Yue and Shen Xing had already gone to school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que and Jiang Cheng had a somewhat late breakfast, strolled outside for a bit, and then Shen Que went to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng spent some time with Grandma Shen in the courtyard, then they slowly moved some of Shen Que’s easily transferable items to the small courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Working steadily and organizing little by little, by the time Shen Que returned from work, things were pretty much in order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, Shen Que and Jiang Cheng began their little life together in the small courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life settled into a relatively calm period after their marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relatively calm because Jiang Cheng hadn’t been running around everywhere; she could return home on time every day, yet she remained busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the wedding, Jiang Cheng was first invited to the textile factory, collaborating with designers on new patterns or products.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the textile factory, food factories, ceramics factories, shoe factories, and clothing factories all approached Jiang Cheng for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some for aiding in translating new production lines, others for assisting with design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, it was a different factory manager waiting outside the courtyard every morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To save Jiang Cheng time, these managers took turns picking her up for work each morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the time, Shen Que would pick her up after work, but when he couldn’t, the managers stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time quietly moved forward; in September, the brewery where Simon worked produced a new wine, more aligned with foreign tastes, aiming for the October trade fair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Jiang Cheng didn’t plan to attend the fair or take on the role of chief planner again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the new planner came to consult her in person, learning a lot, and Jiang Cheng generously offered her full assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fair’s organization had matured, from planning to translation, product to promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng felt her contributions had yielded a different kind of reward; it was time to exit with perfect results and tackle another field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>October 21st, a morning both serene and restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, Jiang Cheng thought she wouldn’t feel anything, but in reality, she felt a bit restless from the moment she woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out, she was anticipating it after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que keenly noticed Jiang Cheng’s restlessness, suspecting something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In past days, others had hinted something would happen, even mailing him sets of science and math books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t explicitly stated, but sometimes people need to understand the unspoken implications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Shen Que understood, as did Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because more people had given Jiang Cheng reminders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teachers from the translation special training class had almost called her every day in the previous month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early in the morning, before seven, an urgent shout came from the entrance of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man in his thirties, holding a newspaper, eyes brimming with excited tears, shouted, \"The college entrance exam is reinstated!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1248,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","532443f914b13d466ab043e7053267fba2948dcc3c148a71332107006c2bfa36","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-306","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-304",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]