[{"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-338":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},890762,1166,"Chapter 338: Price Gouging","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-338",338,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s plane lands in Country R on schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the brainstorming session on the way, Jiang Cheng lets out a long breath, full of fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few people get off the plane and exit the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, a local Chinese guide comes to meet them, and Sun Aiguo steps forward to connect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guide rents a minibus, and after everyone gets in, the guide begins to introduce the scenery along the way until they reach the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They check in and have booked three suites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three girls together, three boys, three boys, with the suites next to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the room, they settle their luggage, and Xiao Li checks the room’s safety before the group heads downstairs to meet up with the guide, with a plan to eat first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meals in R are on the lighter side and portions are small, so several people eat two or even three portions to barely feel full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating, the group doesn’t hurry back but instead asks the guide to take them for a walk nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This stroll lasts until a little past nine o’clock in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they return to the hotel, Chi Lang, who had been waiting for a long time, storms over in a fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you back only now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng rubs his ear and, with great arrogance, looks at Chi Lang and asks, \"Who are you, sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one sentence enrages Chi Lang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t recognize me! Are you kidding me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, you hijacked George from me and tricked me into buying so much stuff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s laughable to hear that George worked for five or six years with no results!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang mocks coldly, but Jiang Cheng remains unfazed and simply says \"Oh\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve lost once already, why haven’t you learned your lesson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Jiang Cheng bypasses Chi Lang, seemingly feeling it’s beneath him to talk to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally here to mock Jiang Cheng, Chi Lang snickers menacingly, \"Jiang Cheng, you’ll see me again, and by then you’ll have no chance even if you kneel and beg me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng doesn’t turn his head and says, \"Go home and dream, dreams have everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Chi Lang grunts, unable to curb his anticipation for the scene when Jiang Cheng sees him tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After going upstairs, Jiang Cheng and his group hold a simple meeting, with the core idea being: we’re apparently buying cosmetics, but our real intent is to acquire a food production line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jian Yueer and Zhao Chengde will leave them tomorrow to visit the food factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chengde has learned three languages over the years, including Country R’s language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They agree to separate and rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Jiang Cheng, Sun Aiguo, Hua Ying, Xiao Li, and tech personnel get in the car to go to the cosmetics factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang’s informant, hiding opposite the hotel, dispatches people to follow Jian Yueer and Zhao Chengde once they leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The informant smugly thinks: Mister Chi Lang was indeed right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng has arrived at the cosmetics factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he gets out of the car, he spots a haughty Chi Lang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his expression slightly changes, Jiang Cheng walks past him to contact Mr. Fuji over the phone and shakes hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After brief pleasantries, under Fuji’s guidance, the group tours the production workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the production line sold to Jiang Cheng wasn’t the one being used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What you’re purchasing is in the warehouse, the principle is similar, let’s go take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nods and leads the group over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tech personnel Jiang Cheng brought checks the production line while Jiang Cheng goes to the office with Fuji to discuss the next steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Fuji, according to our agreed pricing—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Jiang, our price has changed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s face instantly darkens, looking at Fuji with authority despite his anger, \"The price was agreed on, are you sure you want to breach it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Breach what agreement! Fuji, did you sign a contract with them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang arrogantly asks, Fuji truthfully replies, \"No contract, just a verbal discussion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang provocatively looks at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Jiang—you heard, it’s quite a pity there’s no contract.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng suppresses his anger and asks, \"Mr. Fuji, what’s the price?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three times!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re dreaming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng slams the table, standing up in rebuttal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way, a discarded production line, yet I’m supposed to pay the price for the most advanced technology, find another buyer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Fuji, even raising prices should have limits, I’m not unable to purchase from elsewhere, it’s just Country R’s proximity is your advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But now, because of a petty person, you’re wasting that advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng gives Chi Lang a glance and turns to leave, showing no hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuji looks a bit anxious, truly wanting to sell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that his arm isn’t able to twist the larger thigh, Chi Lang has significant influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clap clap clap\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang slow-claps, his ridicule mingled with admiration, \"President Jiang, quite the performance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too bad...you forgot one thing, this is Country R!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang also stands, even attempting to overshadow Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jiang Cheng is a lot taller than Chi Lang in her heels, making him regret standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Cheng turns away, she slowly turns back, still confidently looking at Chi Lang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mister Chi Lang, I haven’t forgotten, I simply never considered it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—fine, fine! President Jiang really has guts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang’s confidence remains intact, as if a cat toying with a mouse he’s caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Jiang, the fact that you’re leaving so promptly reveals cosmetics production line was never your target.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang clearly captures Jiang Cheng’s momentary shock, sneering triumphantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amusing, seeing President Jiang’s changing expression.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng remains calm, it’s just Sun Aiguo and the others behind her not as skilled at acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang laughs heartily, victory already in his grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Jiang, I suggest recalling your people from the food factory, because...you won’t achieve any of your aims!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang malevolently finishes, ready to relish Jiang Cheng’s pitiful stance, aspiring for her to plead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng meets his gaze calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you have people follow us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, President Jiang, not to mention, the production line’s for sale but if unsatisfied with the price, don’t expect to take anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang arrogantly adds, \"I’ve spoken to all the food factories in Country R, what you deem as deception is nothing against strength!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng clenches her hand, pushed to the edge by Chi Lang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three times the price—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! It’s now five times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang escalates the price, Jiang Cheng displays palpable fury for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chi Lang, don’t overreach! Regardless of your backing, would those people actually spend the money for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang leisurely shakes his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re mistaken, they are even more eager to see you fail!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng remains silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Jiang, the production line can be used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tech personnel returns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng gazes at Chi Lang again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three times, I’ll buy, five times, you keep it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Lang grins victoriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five times, buy or don’t buy, no other price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng turns angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then don’t buy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turns to leave, inwardly scoffing: a bunch who steal culture, who told you there’s only deception?\u003C\u002Fp>",1214,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.788Z",1,"novelbin.me","4418f91c412e98d2f1ffd2a9c377036fa2e0abfce2adfb7a98b51ec38933f4d0","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-339","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-337",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]