[{"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-61":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},891025,1166,"Chapter 61: Insights Through Observation","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-61",61,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, who came out of the interrogation room, couldn’t leave immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Zhong, two people she didn’t know, and the interrogator were all waiting for her in a temporary office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the office, Jiang Cheng calmly pulled out a chair and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Zhong nodded appreciatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that this confident little girl could never be scared like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the procedure still needs to be followed through, which is beneficial for Jiang Cheng as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you act scared at the beginning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To lower the opponent’s guard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What extra questions did you ask?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here’s the record I made, just sorted it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng handed over a few sheets of paper, already rewritten in a readable format within a few minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you obtain your information?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Analyzed from the person’s physical reactions and verbal responses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people across from her were very interested, prompting Jiang Cheng to elaborate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t have scientific evidence; they’re all insights from life experiences.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When someone lies, they have subconscious reactions... breathing patterns... voice tones...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Infer backward from the answers they deliberately provide, and quickly make judgments by combining with actual situations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng spoke eloquently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four people opposite her—Uncle Zhong felt proud, while the other three were appreciative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them asked, \"Why do you know all this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng asked back with confusion, \"Is a reason necessary?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought everyone knew, isn’t that right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Zhong twitched the corner of his eye, here she goes again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really thought everyone knew! After all, people are all around us, you just pick it up by observing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you ask me why, I guess I have to say it’s because I’m smart!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing her sentence, Jiang Cheng unabashedly said, \"Alright, I admit I was lying...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others stayed serious, only Uncle Zhong remained unfazed, enjoying the show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, who had lowered her head, suddenly lifted it up, flashing a grin with her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually... I’m not just ordinarily smart! Several teachers once called me a prodigy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They insisted on praising me like that, and I felt embarrassed to refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three originally solemn-faced individuals suppressed their urge to retort, thanks to their professional self-control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl, when praising herself, really has no restraint!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finished speaking, Jiang Cheng calmly gave herself a mental thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another day of confidence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t believe me, I can give you the names of my teachers and you can ask them yourselves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Cheng was about to write down the names, someone on the opposite side stopped her in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to write, we... believe you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last part of the word \"believe\" came a bit reluctantly, but they had all seen her background information countless times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was merely a routine inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng looked sincerely at the individuals opposite her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have any more questions? I’m not impatient, just really hungry; it’s already dawn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng pointed outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Zhong exchanged glances with the other three and was the first to speak: \"No more questions, breakfast is ready outside, and I will help you apply for compensation for your assistance this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Captain Zhong, I’ll head out then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded at the others and opened the door to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, Captain Zhong spread out Jiang Cheng’s background investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raised by elders as the unwanted child of a big family when her parents were around, deceived by the Lin Family as a fake daughter-in-law when they weren’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Children raised with love shouldn’t need to be good at reading cues and gauging people’s hearts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Captain Zhong left with his hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining people looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them spoke up: \"What Ms. Jiang Cheng said is really necessary to form practical theories, I think it would greatly help us in carrying out missions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely! We’ll have to hold a meeting on this when we get back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the room, Jiang Cheng had already started breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White steamed buns with meat and millet porridge, definitely a top-tier breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ate three big buns in one go and drank two bowls of porridge, worrying Leader Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take it slow when eating, we still have to drive back later, don’t end up throwing up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng waved her hand dismissively: \"We’ll see about that, I’ve got to eat or I’ll faint from hunger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interrogation wears out the brain, much like simultaneous interpretation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She needed to replenish her energy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing breakfast, Jiang Cheng bid farewell to Captain Zhong and embarked on her journey back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back, Jiang Cheng didn’t bother to read to reinforce her persona; she was just too tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leader Tang, could you drop me off at the entrance of the factory? I still have work to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright! Just rest, okay,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leader Tang had just finished speaking when Jiang Cheng’s faint snoring could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must be exhausted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few hours later, a Jeep stopped at the entrance of the factory, arousing curiosity from everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who is so impressive, arriving in a Jeep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping out of the car under everyone’s gaze, Jiang Cheng waved calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, everyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you eaten?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people awkwardly withdrew their gaze, while a few nodded stiffly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, unfazed, bid farewell to Leader Tang and chatted a bit with the old guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside the factory, Jiang Cheng wasted no time diving into work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remained busy until eight in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, she didn’t ride a bicycle and had to walk back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chengde, upon seeing her, proactively suggested that Jiang Cheng could ride his bike back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for him giving her a ride, that was out of the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Style issues impose stricter standards for women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, but if I ride your bike away, how will I ride my own bike back tomorrow? Let’s not complicate things, see you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng waved her hand gracefully, slung her single-shoulder bag, and stepped into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chengde lifted his arm and let it fall, caught in a tangled image of wanting to say goodbye but not knowing how.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Old Zhang chuckled with a mysterious air, his tone somewhat cheeky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Zhao, Ms. Jiang Cheng is quite something, isn’t she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed she is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chengde replied confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you have no thoughts on this? Let me tell you, a good girl doesn’t wait for anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chengde swiftly turned, shook his head in a panic, his brain nearly rattled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No no no no no!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhang frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why, are you dissatisfied with Xiao Jiang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not! I wouldn’t dare! I’m afraid of her! Besides, I can’t outtalk her; whenever she teases, I fall for it every time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chengde kept going, then paused, noticing Old Zhang’s angry face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a minute... Second Uncle, whose side are you on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhang had a hint of awkwardness as he walked away, hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During work hours, don’t call me ’Second Uncle’; mind the appearance of impartiality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chengde hurried to catch up, sulking, \"I think we’ve avoided so well, if we avoid any further, we might end up squeezed onto the Jiang Family Tree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhang showed hints of embarrassment, feeling angry at being hit on a weak spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s your fault, kid! If only you were as talented as Jiang Cheng, as adept at handling things, would I be dissatisfied with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chengde responded without the slightest pause, saying, \"You would!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1256,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","00c6d5e1022245721ced6d5492b3a54bbaf72e595e287feb2ac8fe8747e91ffb","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-62","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-60",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]