[{"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-37":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},891001,1166,"Chapter 37: Forget It, What Do You Know","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-37",37,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng listened to Shen Xing for a long time. She wasn’t impatient or seemed tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Shen Xing needed to talk; it was his own way of venting peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the night deepened, Shen Xing’s voice gradually lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis, did I talk too much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you? I was really into it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s eyes were clear, and Shen Xing scratched his head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stood up and helped Shen Xing up, saying, \"Go to sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying much, Shen Xing went back to his room to rest, staring at the ceiling, thinking about writing a letter to his brother tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wondered if his brother could get him a watch voucher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to her room, Jiang Cheng checked the time in her space; it was already late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She decided to completely relax this once, balancing work and rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day at four in the morning, Jiang Cheng got up and dressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, she carried her backpack and walked straight out of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the address Teacher Xu gave her, Jiang Cheng jogged the whole way, considering it exercise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place where Elder Xu lived was a small courtyard, not large, but pleasantly simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After knocking, the middle-aged man from yesterday opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man opened the door and stood aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Uncle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng thanked him sensibly, flashing a bright smile, making the middle-aged man nod somewhat embarrassedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng is here? You haven’t eaten yet, have you? Join me for some food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Elder Xu, I’ve already eaten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu did not insist, and the two sat on either side of the square table in the hall, beginning today’s lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From 4:40 to 7:40, Jiang Cheng was ready to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, Jiang Cheng, have you always studied with Lü Dadao—Teacher Lü—like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Xu, am I learning too slowly? In today’s three-hour class, I only learned from two books; such a shame!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng spoke of shame, but there wasn’t a trace of it on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu had countless words at the tip of his tongue but couldn’t utter a single one, unable to find suitable and elegant phrases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it, no need to see me off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu: Who wants to see you off!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng left, Elder Xu sat alone for a long time, unable to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder, no wonder!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man came out with breakfast, chiming in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a bang, Elder Xu slapped the table and stood up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder Lü Dadao keeps urging people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I have to make a call!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu ran off with small steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man quickly followed, and the two ran to a place where they could make a call, phoning Teacher Lü’s senior brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up with those procedures!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t even handle a few books? I think you should go home and sell sweet potatoes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah, who are you trying to scare? I’m telling you, my apprentice is a top genius!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After unleashing a tirade, Elder Xu hung up the phone, a smile instantly replacing his originally red face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, it’s settled, just a matter of days now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu, hands behind his back, humming a tune, walked back happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Xu, when did Jiang Cheng become your apprentice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man’s comment interrupted Elder Xu’s cheerful mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shot over a glare and snorted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you know! Jiang Cheng didn’t refuse me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But she hasn’t agreed either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu was choked by the words, unwillingly saying, \"That’s because I haven’t asked yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stubborn Elder Xu stomped a few steps forward, then turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Zhong, what do you think young girls like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After asking, Elder Xu shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, what would an old man like you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhong looked speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn’t we see which of us is actually older??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had no knowledge of the conversation between Elder Xu and Xiao Zhong; she was too busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, aside from sleeping, she was racing against time every moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing with Elder Xu, Jiang Cheng dashed straight to the recycling station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panting heavily, Jiang Cheng had only one thought, she had to get a bicycle somehow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the recycling station, Jiang Cheng was immediately greeted by Sister Wang’s glowing face, smiling at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Wang, you look great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One sentence from Jiang Cheng, and Sister Wang’s smile grew even bigger; Xiao Jiang always had a nice way of speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Sister Wang practically treated Jiang Cheng as her own younger sister, the warmth overflowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two returned to the office together, and Sister Wang handed Jiang Cheng a net bag of apples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take them home to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Wang, one is enough for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng took an apple and said, \"Sister Wang, I read in a book that apples are good for pregnant women, providing vitamins, and ensuring the child grows well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Wang was uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just thought fruit was precious and wanted to thank Jiang Cheng, so she brought them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really, you keep them and eat, and have a healthy and lovely baby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s words hit Sister Wang right in the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I won’t stand on ceremony with you. Jiang Cheng, if you need anything in the future, just tell me. I’ll do everything I can for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was quite a significant promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What could I possibly need, Sister Wang? Just relax, and call me for any heavy work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng laughed and shifted the topic, the two happily started working.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At noon, Sister Wang insisted on treating Jiang Cheng to lunch, which Jiang Cheng did not refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Kong, who served the food, still seemed a bit evasive when she saw Jiang Cheng, but it was evident she was trying to control it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her heart, Jiang Cheng speculated that whatever Dong Zi wanted to do might involve Sister Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, Jiang Cheng decided she wouldn’t eat the extra dinner portion she had ordered before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for lunch, Sister Kong didn’t dare tamper with it yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After work ended, Jiang Cheng left at 4:30.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still ran away quickly, causing Sister Wang to feel a twinge of heartache and deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng arrived on time and attended regular classes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During class, Teacher Lü casually mentioned Elder Xu several times, with a hint of comparison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng coaxed a bit, and Teacher Lü feigned calmness while actually grinning inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, she was still the most important!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, an elderly woman found her way to the night school, asking Uncle Wang at the gate about someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which classroom is Jiang Cheng in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Wang feigned ignorance, \"Jiang Cheng? Don’t know, there are so many students, I’m too old to remember names.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why are you looking for this student?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly woman’s expression was stern, her eyebrows exuding authority, giving off an imposing aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s something I need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Wang wasn’t buying it, standing firm, \"No way, this is a school! I can’t just let you in because you say you need something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman’s eyebrows furrowed, disclosing her identity, \"I’m Sun Jiandong’s mom, I can find my own son, right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just arriving at the school, He Dan’s eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Jiandong’s mother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The look of trouble on her face gave He Dan some ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Auntie, I know which classroom Jiang Cheng is in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Wang glanced over and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making a fuss out of nothing, there you are again!\u003C\u002Fp>",1260,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.509Z",1,"novelbin.me","6d9edefbea024f5d685a61ea5aa0b92b417c63b66073cbbc139a9da77b9e0e03","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-38","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-36",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]