[{"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-322":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},890746,1166,"Chapter 322: Defeat","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-322",322,"\u003Cp>Director Wang was deeply troubled, his mind unable to focus, mechanically heading for home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he reached the gate of his courtyard, he heard his mother’s hearty laughter from inside before he even went in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was there a guest at home?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could be so skilled to make his mother laugh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mother was known for being strict and seldom smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this question in mind, Director Wang walked into the courtyard, pushed the door open, set his briefcase down, and looked at the figure on the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have a guest at home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Director Wang spoke, the guest turned their head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Director Wang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang’s pupils constricted, and every movement, even his breathing, froze at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang—Jiang Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s me. Director Wang seems surprised to see me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng calmly asked, as Director Wang instinctively glanced at his family, but everyone looked normal, as if they knew nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart was pounding, trying hard to keep his voice steady: \"Indeed, a bit unexpected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please sit down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled slightly and said: \"I’m here at Teacher Lü’s request to visit Lao Zhang. Sorry for the intrusion, I hope you don’t mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Zhang, who was Director Wang’s mother, spoke: \"Not at all, I’m so happy you’re here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Xiao Lu well? Still at Jing University?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to you, Teacher Lü is doing well at Jing University.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jiang Cheng before him was the most obedient and outstanding youngster, chatting away with Mrs. Zhang, quoting classics and discussing various topics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Jiang Cheng was here, Mrs. Zhang insisted on keeping her for a meal, but Jiang Cheng politely declined, saying she had other matters at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Director Wang personally saw her out, and the two walked out of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng turned around, looking calmly at Director Wang and said: \"Shouldn’t I ask what you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to see your life’s work fall into foreign hands, watching foreigners harm our Hua Xia people, ashamed before your ancestors, or will you change your ways?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang had long regretted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really thought he was here to invest, I didn’t think....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You thought about it! About stepping on the S City food factory, but you didn’t expect Chase’s methods to be so despicable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or perhaps you thought he might be despicable, but didn’t consider the specific consequences?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Wang, my standing here today means Chase’s plans will not succeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for your choice, that’s up to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang looked at the confident Jiang Cheng in front of him, giving a bitter smile: \"Do I still have a choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.... at least you can let your mother hold her head high.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded slightly to Director Wang after she spoke, then left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang returned home, dejected, and could not help but fall to his knees after a mere glance at his mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother—I’ve been confused and did something wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Zhang, seated in her wheelchair, held Director Wang’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s wrong... we’ll change it, mother will help you change it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang burst into tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day after Jiang Cheng left Director Wang’s house, the S City food factory, under the full recording of newspaper reporters, caught someone preparing to poison on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire poisoning process was recorded on the camera, and the evidence was undeniable. The poisoner confessed to the location of Chase’s assistant before being taken away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the cooperation of the police, Chase’s assistant was arrested according to the law, and since it involved foreigners, diplomatic personnel also got involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Director Wang from G Province turned himself in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang surrendered along with several kidnappers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The confession of Director Wang and the arrest of the poisoner at S City led to a swift examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both cases pointed to one person—Chase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chase denied everything and, as a foreign national, requested legal and diplomatic intervention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although no decision had been made regarding Chase, his conspiracy against the S City food factory was thoroughly destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large number of newspapers reported on the matter, with the central theme being—foreigners trying to harm us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the newspapers, S City’s official authorities awarded the S City food factory with the title of an advanced enterprise, further affirming its products.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All at once, orders for the food factory poured in like snowflakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the S City food factory celebrated its victory, Jiang Cheng flew away again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She planned to use the same strategy again, swiftly capturing part of the market in Country M while Chase was away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She eagerly anticipated Chase’s expression upon returning to his home country; it would certainly be interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the day Director Wang turned himself in, Jiang Cheng had already traveled to Beijing, visiting Shen Que and Grandma Shen in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hurried meetings, she headed straight for Country M.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly twenty hours of flying, Jiang Cheng landed smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang—over here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose’s tall figure waved at Jiang Cheng with a very small sign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng dragged her suitcase over and asked Rose: \"You really don’t mind meeting me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose casually said: \"Chase has been pushed out of the heir race, he’s been abandoned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng pursed her lips and said: \"Truly a cruel selection mechanism.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who says it isn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose responded nonchalantly, leading Jiang Cheng and her people to the car to head to the reserved hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the evening, Rose invited Jiang Cheng and a few others to attend a banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet was hosted by the current head of Rose’s family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The competition within Rose’s family was harsh and realistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Chase couldn’t make it, he had to step aside for someone who could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a doubt, that capable person was Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose quickly took control of the company that Chase was part of, and her swift and decisive methods did not earn disapproval from those in power; in fact, they admired her more for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When news of Chase’s defeat and detention in Hua Xia arrived, Rose had a conversation with the family leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this conversation, Rose’s resources elevated further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the reasons Rose could invite Jiang Cheng to attend the family banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Jiang Cheng wore a slim-fitting black dress, fully wrapped inside, and her refined Eastern beauty appeared elegant and mysterious against the dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Jiang Cheng, distinctly different from usual, Rose showed an appreciative gaze: \"Jiang, you’re stunning today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the compliment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose attempted to take Jiang Cheng’s arm but was rejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can walk steadily on my own; let’s go together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose withdrew her arm, walking side by side with Jiang Cheng into the banquet hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matching aura made everyone feel this woman wasn’t Rose’s date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked into the banquet hall side by side, and Rose did not introduce others to Jiang Cheng. They stood by the bar, chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose looked at the water in Jiang Cheng’s hand and said: \"It’s my first time seeing someone attend a banquet and not drink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng replied without indulging him: \"Then you have limited experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose laughed heartily and said admiringly: \"Jiang, talking with you is so fascinating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng thought: You’ve barely been hit by harsh reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose leaned closer, pointing out some people at the banquet, whispering some information to Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng listened intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, an elderly man in a black butler’s uniform approached, bowing slightly to the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Rose, the clan leader requests to speak with Miss Jiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1260,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","a2d69591e480bd2912b9488a5881870d4c4acb45ff6faeb0849f493d1a2ed960","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-323","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-321",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]