[{"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-9":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},890973,1166,"Chapter 9: Thick-Skinned People Have It Easy","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng looked out without surprise; the aggressive girl coming over to pick a fight was Du Yun’s sister-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eighteen years old, just graduated from high school, her braided pigtails swung with the effect of bomber planes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding people showed expressions of eager anticipation, definitely thinking a fight was going to break out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Work is so hard to come by, even if it’s just two months, that’s money in hand after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone was winking and signaling, Jiang Cheng surged forward with an excited expression, tightly grasping Li Chunxiang’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrade Li Chunxiang, thank you so much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s words left Li Chunxiang, who was about to curse, completely bewildered. Thank her for what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Sister Yun hadn’t told me, I wouldn’t have known we had someone with such high consciousness as you in our courtyard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang felt a bit dizzy; no one had ever praised her like this from childhood to adulthood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone listen, Comrade Li Chunxiang is intelligent and resilient. After graduating from high school, she was determined to become a young person with ambitions, a great achiever, contributing to the construction of the country without fear of hardship, without fearing difficulties. Such awareness, such spirit, is worth learning from for all of us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clap clap clap clap\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng clapped again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue and Shen Xing were the first to join in, and others clapped along in a muddled manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrade Li Chunxiang knew early on that with her capabilities, she would have a broader world to explore. Two months’ temporary work couldn’t possibly showcase her knowledge and ability. No wonder you’re able to attend high school; such long-term vision is beyond my reach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang was floating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Jiang Cheng’s continued persuasion, she walked back confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang’s mother was furious, her gums itching, trying to pull Li Chunxiang back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, what are you doing? Do you actually think me, a high school graduate with ambition, is no match for Jiang Cheng who’s never been to school?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng: Couldn’t have said it better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Li: I’m doomed to pull you!! Whatever!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a face full of emotions and admiration, Jiang Cheng watched Li Chunxiang leave, then turned to Grandma Shen’s pot the next second and asked, \"Grandma Shen, is the food ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen: Can your expressions change any faster??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out, Jiang Cheng could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m hungry after saying so much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen saw through it. Some in the courtyard also figured it out, but even understanding it, who dared to say Jiang Cheng’s words were wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t you see the Li family weren’t making a scene?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Du Yun was willing, what could others stir up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s eat, time to eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen poured out the shredded potatoes from the pot, and Jiang Cheng perceptively went to get the corn porridge, Shen Xing sliced a plate of pickles, ready for dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shen Family went inside to eat, while Lin Chengyuan, standing opposite, was pushed by He Dan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chengyuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan came to his senses, closed off his expression, and responded with an ’um’ as he looked at He Dan beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Dan pretended not to notice Lin Chengyuan’s shock, continued gently, \"Time to eat, we’ll be late for work afterward, it’s bad to be late on the first day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes! You’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan immediately went inside; work was more important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Jiang Cheng... truly cunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First concealed her appearance, now revealed it, living opposite them, what could be her intentions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it’s an underhanded tactic, did Lin Chengyuan think he was such a superficial person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t know Lin Chengyuan’s thoughts, but if she did, she’d probably quip: Don’t insult superficiality!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating, Jiang Cheng was chased out the door by Grandma Shen; she walked together with Shen Xing and Shen Yue for a stretch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the road, other children in small groups, backpacks on, gossiping, laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing and Shen Yue stood in stark contrast, walking quietly, not greeting anyone along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two seemed to exist in their own world, barring outsiders, yet unable to step outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng noticed a few kids wanted to make faces at Shen Xing and Shen Yue or say something, but upon seeing her, they backed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing and Shen Yue were very much like her in her past life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have no parents’ protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world of children is simple, yet also cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the fork, Jiang Cheng bent down, raised her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing and Shen Yue were perplexed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s eyes curved with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be happy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"High five!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took Shen Yue’s hand to high five hers, then looked at Shen Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing felt somewhat awkward; his little adult personality made him embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Student Shen Xing, am I not good-looking enough, or am I not smart enough—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, stop talking, high five!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing couldn’t stand Jiang Cheng’s self-praise, quickly high-fived her, earning a head pat from Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing bowed his head, trying hard to suppress his smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue looked up politely, her little face flushed as she said, \"Sister Jiang Cheng, goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing met Jiang Cheng’s frank gaze, sighed like a little adult, honestly said: Goodbye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was satisfied, waved at them, watched the two kids for three seconds, then turned around for work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the recycling station, Jiang Cheng neatly tidied the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, there wasn’t much to do—sweeping a small ten-something-square-meter space and getting some water did the trick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t overly help the other four in sorting, just completed her part of the work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mornings are usually busy, but after ten o’clock, everyone basically relaxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, another colleague, Sister Wang, came in with her yarn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng handed the register book to Sister Wang, who smoothly corrected a few obvious small errors, feeling greatly satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng thus smoothly transitioned from being Jiang Cheng to Xiao Jiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The errors were intentional, leave traces in everything; how would the supervisor know you’ve worked without corrections?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When not busy, Jiang Cheng, after asking, found some books here and sat down to read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noontime, there’s a canteen here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the recycling station employs two register clerks, four sorters, one cook, an elderly man selling scraps at the front, one guard, and one leader, totaling ten people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple relations, easy work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t have food stamps, so she spent money, eating a bun and some vegetarian dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, Sister Wang knit until two, then went home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stayed until four-thirty, said farewell to everyone, and headed home for dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She needed to go to night school in the evening, the schedule was a bit tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t help thinking: If only she had a bicycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No rush, it’ll come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking home, she hadn’t reached the courtyard when she spotted Shen Yue at the alley mouth, her little head constantly looking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s lips curled upwards, against the light, she raised her hand high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Yue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Jiang Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s bright smile made Shen Yue, with budding looks-consciousness, purse her little lips roundly, eyes full of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng walked forward, Shen Yue trotted over, overcame her shyness and took Jiang Cheng’s hand, and her little head snuck a glance at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she felt Jiang Cheng squeeze back her hand, her doughy face squeezed out two dimples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held the pretty sister’s hand again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng slightly noted Shen Yue’s looks-conscious trait; she flashed her brightest smile, squatted down, enticing with drama:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little sister, shall I buy you some candy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue: What sister said sounded like the bad people my big brother mentioned in his letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But can bad people be this pretty?\u003C\u002Fp>",1295,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.509Z",1,"novelbin.me","5c87a8c9719e34cb911aa801888eb07e98348798c122ce94208360459a5c3634","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-10","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-8",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]