[{"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-325":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},890749,1166,"Chapter 325: As You Wish","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-325",325,"\u003Cp>In a two-entry courtyard within a Beijing alley, Jiang Cheng supported Grandma Shen as they talked their way into the main room, which now served as the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shen siblings – Shen Que, Shen Yue, and Shen Xing – were behind them, silently exchanging challenging glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Cheng turned to look, the three of them simultaneously displayed goofy, innocent smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng couldn’t be bothered to expose them, so he called out, \"Come on in, I brought you gifts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue eagerly rushed over, hugging Jiang Cheng’s arm, and said, \"Sister-in-law, I also prepared a gift for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s so nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue nodded her big bright eyes and whispered in Jiang Cheng’s ear, \"I bought it with my manuscript fee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Yue Yue is truly amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng praised her generously, and Shen Yue’s face blossomed with a happy smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family, front and back, entered the house. Grandma Shen went straight to boil water to cook noodles, while Shen Xing helped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue pulled Jiang Cheng aside mysteriously to show the gift she had prepared—a sweater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You knitted this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue asked expectantly, \"Is it nice? Do you like it? I designed the pattern myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked at the sweater in hand; it had a tapered fit and was a tad long, slightly beyond current fashion trends but very beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s lovely, Yue Yue, you have a talent for design.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was Shen Yue’s turn to be surprised. She chuckled and said, \"I really like pretty clothes. Sister-in-law, what do you think about me drawing some design sketches?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng thought seriously about this question and finally said, \"Remember to include a personal symbol in each of your design sketches.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll take them to a textile mill for you, and we’ll see what happens after that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue hugged Jiang Cheng playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, how can you be so wonderful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng let Shen Yue dote on her for a while before finally heading out when Grandma Shen called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family members were all waiting for Jiang Cheng to return and join them for a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each person had a bowl of hand-rolled noodles, with Grandma Shen’s prepared meat sauce, julienned cucumber, shredded carrot, and sliced wood ear mushrooms as toppings, allowing for a personalized zhajiangmian bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng gulped down her saliva while mixing the noodles; the aroma was irresistible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meat sauce evenly coated each noodle strand, the tiny meat granules glistening, paired with the fresh side dishes; she just couldn’t help herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slurp——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mouthful of noodles went down, and Jiang Cheng felt a profound satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Cheng so engrossed in eating, everyone stayed silent and began eating their own food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the only sound in the room was that of slurping noodles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing one bowl, Jiang Cheng had another, making Grandma Shen feel a bit sorry for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They all praise how wonderful it is abroad, but I see it’s just so-so. Look how hungry you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t there any Hua Xia food out there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng wiped the sauce from her mouth and said, \"There are Hua Xia restaurants, but the taste doesn’t compare to yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My stomach has been spoiled by you, Great Aunt, and can’t handle anything less.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a few words, Jiang Cheng had Grandma Shen smiling widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they hadn’t had enough to eat, Grandma really would have been tempted to whip up a full Manchu Han Imperial Feast for Jiang Cheng right then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With everyone satisfied, it was Shen Xing’s turn to wash the dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after Shen Xing returned, Jiang Cheng began distributing gifts to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Shen Xing, there were foreign-language books, some contemporary magazines, clothes, and shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue received many art books, and of course, several beautiful dresses and some highly designed small accessories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Grandma Shen... Jiang Cheng directly gifted her two gold bars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh dear—what’s this for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen feigned disdain but couldn’t bear to part with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When people reach a certain age, they just like things like gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To keep at the bottom of your chest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng advised Grandma Shen to store them well, then took out clothes and shoes she had bought her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que had been watching from the side, seeing everyone receive their gifts, wondering if it was his turn now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Jiang Cheng brought out a suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bought according to your measurements...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one sentence, and Shen Que’s imagination ran wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng really had his measurements down to a tee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que accepted the suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gifting the suit, Jiang Cheng also took out numerous books and materials for Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are some resources from the U.S.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que cherished these like treasures; this information was the most valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides expressing his liking, Shen Que didn’t know how else to articulate his gratitude, but it was fortunate Jiang Cheng didn’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all the gifts were given out, the family sat in the main room chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around eight-thirty, they let Jiang Cheng and Shen Que head back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hand in hand, with Shen Que carrying the luggage, they returned to their room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside, Shen Que gave a single pull with one hand, drawing Jiang Cheng into his embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve wanted to do this for a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng compliantly lay against Shen Que’s chest, lifting her head slightly, her eyes tinged with red, and her voice soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A whisper that sounded like an invitation made Shen Que lower his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft kisses were full of tenderness and longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they parted, their breathing was slightly ragged, and their flushed faces echoed a sense of lingering intimacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng pushed away from Shen Que, stepping back, and placed a finger on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a playful smile, Jiang Cheng lifted her suitcase and entered the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every vein in Shen Que’s body felt ignited, restless in every sitting position he tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, he dashed into the guest room for a quick combat shower and hurried back, striving to find the best posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constantly shifting his seating position, Shen Que kept his eyes on the bathroom door, waiting and fantasizing, enduring a mix of agitation and excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Click,\" the door was about to open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que quickly sat down, watching as the bathroom door gradually opened and a delicate foot in a high-heeled shoe stepped out first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que leaned forward a bit, following the line of sight upwards, as his breath caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beautiful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An authoritative beauty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, Jiang Cheng appeared, wearing ten-centimeter high heels, enveloped in a black dress, her curly hair cascading over her shoulders, with crimson lips and eyes lined to create a fox-like allure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enchanting and enigmatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap, tap, tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng walked towards Shen Que, extending one elegant hand like a high and mighty deity, finally willing to bow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, may I have this dance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que could no longer find his words, taking Jiang Cheng’s hand and pulling himself up, his warm chest pressing against hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you... planning to take my life?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que whispered in Jiang Cheng’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s glance shifted, her voice somewhere between query and response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you give it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que lightly bit Jiang Cheng’s earlobe, and with restraint, he said, \"I would!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s lips bloomed like a rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A night passed, and when Jiang Cheng awoke, Shen Que was no longer by her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The messy floor from last night had been tidied up, and Jiang Cheng gave a slight smile, lazily lying on the duvet, unwilling to get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lingering for over twenty minutes, Jiang Cheng got dressed and headed to the front yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was home, but she found a note left by Grandma Shen, saying there was food in the pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng went to the kitchen and brought out braised pork ribs with green beans and scrambled eggs with tomatoes to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway through her meal, someone arrived at the house.\u003C\u002Fp>",1354,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","8a56331281a3533688a7efc882223dfe061b204be18dd27530e29eb723e3f295","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-326","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-324",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]