[{"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-331":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},890755,1166,"Chapter 331 - 330: Tit for Tat","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-331",331,"\u003Cp>\"President Jiang, the intentions of Province Q are quite obvious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recently our promotional efforts have been very effective, and our market sales far exceed Province Q. Introducing Country F at this time is definitely to counter us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lü spoke angrily, while Jiang Cheng listened calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lü, how much market share do you think is appropriate for us to hold?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s question made Director Lü think for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The more the better?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took the first volume of the Historical Records from the drawer and pushed it to Director Lü.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buy the rest yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lü... throughout history, those who stand out too much often die early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Money can’t be earned indefinitely, and market rules don’t allow for a single monopoly, so the ultimate goal of this battle is—coexistence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coexistence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lü was startled and picked up the Historical Records from the table, thoughtfully saying, \"I’ll go back and read it thoroughly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng gave a faint acknowledgment and continued, \"In my opinion, introducing competitors in Province Q is better because without Country F, there would be Country Y or other countries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Jack in Province Q dares to introduce a third party into this competition, it means he has some confidence in controlling the opponent not to swallow them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This way, we don’t need to be distracted by Country F, we just need to focus on dealing with Jack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s words greatly benefited Director Lü.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been looking at the situation too narrowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, doing nothing is also not acceptable, the competition is far from reaching the stage where negotiations can happen, and who leads the negotiations will be determined by the current competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here’s how we will proceed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng spoke, and Director Lü took notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, Director Lü left Jiang Cheng’s office with his notebook, embarking on another round of busyness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng also couldn’t afford to sit idly by; she made a transatlantic call to Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rose family has significant influence in M, a great ally that Jiang Cheng must maintain well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Jiang Cheng began to be busy again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cosmetic factory in Province Q introduced a buy-one-get-one policy at their sales counters, with the giveaway being products from Country F.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon discovering this, Jiang Cheng made an even bigger move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collaboration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng collaborated with several ceramic, food, and other factories so that when purchasing tableware, certain pastries, or instant noodles, customers would receive a free shampoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utilizing her extensive network, Jiang Cheng’s maneuver suppressed Province Q’s promotional tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning of Jiang Cheng’s move, Jack respected her approach while actively seeking other promotional methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later, Province Q distributed a large number of flyers in multiple cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the living standard has improved, it hasn’t reached the stage where people dismiss flyers as trivial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the common folk, taking them home as wallpaper or even using them as kindling is beneficial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack’s tactic resulted in increased sales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng waited steadily for five days before responding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calendar sheets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two sheets the size of A4 paper, printed with exquisite products at the top and a year-long calendar below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serving as both a flyer and a calendar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most intriguing part was that Jiang Cheng’s side didn’t give them away for free; customers needed to purchase a small packet of shampoo to receive one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small packet of shampoo lasts two to three uses, costing two cents per packet, with a free calendar included?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely buy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the notion of first-come, first-served, in the days of the calendar promotion, Jiang Cheng’s shampoo sales reached a historic high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack was a bit baffled upon receiving the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than that, he wondered why he hadn’t thought of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regretting, Jack gathered more people to brainstorm, determined to make a comeback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven days after the calendar promotion, Jack’s side placed advertising boards in train and bus stations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large ones, featuring a beautiful woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When people passed by the billboards, they were hesitant to look, yet eager to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the photos were not revealing at all, as exposure wouldn’t be allowed during this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, everyone felt a bit shy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this tactic, Jack’s sales and market share recaptured a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Jack didn’t rush to celebrate; he waited for Jiang Cheng’s counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From their several rounds of exchanges, Jack found it very thrilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s the mentality of encountering a worthy opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for using dirty tricks or smear campaigns, neither side chose to do it because they both knew that if one acted, the other would employ the same tactics in retaliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would damage the product’s brand value and could allow unidentified forces to benefit from the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to this upright competition, after Jack countered, he instead anticipated Jiang Cheng’s next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet after nearly a month, he hadn’t seen Jiang Cheng’s tactic. Could the opponent have no better strategy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack doubted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, George felt exactly that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his core, George looked down on women, believing that only men deserved to hold positions of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Province Q, in the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack, the representative from Country F, and Director Wang were deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all believed Jiang Cheng was preparing a big move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve almost had enough; it’s been a month. What can she still come up with now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just hold Jiang Cheng in too high regard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George’s words were met with the other three ignoring him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody acknowledged George, leaving him frustrated, and he intentionally caused a disturbance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack frowned and turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"George, if you’re here to gain some prestige, please do so quietly. Otherwise, I don’t mind sending you back home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George was exposed by Jack’s bluntness, and in anger and inability to refute, he remained silent after a groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other three continued their analysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knock-knock—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The urgent knocking sounded, and the secretary outside pushed the door open without waiting for anyone to call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, the movie is released!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang tried to follow the secretary’s line of thought but couldn’t keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What movie?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary took a deep breath and organized their words, \"Today a movie was released, having been promoted for more than half a month. Today it’s in theaters and booming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Outside the cinemas are all movie posters and promotional pictures... Jiang’s product is featured in the movie!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mention of Jiang’s product caused everyone present to stand up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary continued, \"Jiang’s product boomed alongside the movie!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, our salespeople reported that today, almost all trains across Hua Xia have posted movie promotional posters, each containing Jiang’s product.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the secretary finished speaking, only one thought flashed in Jack’s mind: a win-win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movie is popular, the product is popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The product is popular, the promotion is popular, and the movie becomes even more popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A positive cycle has thus been formed, with no solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Jack laughed heartily, clapping his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see, I see!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been outdone; I admit defeat without regret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filming a movie, releasing it can’t be done in just a few months, meaning Jiang Cheng planned this promotional event early on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such foresight is beyond their reach.\u003C\u002Fp>",1193,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","4e2c66f3c9141d961dae3739c9a4b2630e32d6a26729a7c954f2dce7f31d7072","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-332","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-330",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]