[{"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-91":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},891055,1166,"Chapter 91: Scheming Together","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-91",91,"\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s simple provocation worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. John interrupted Jiang Cheng and accepted the bet without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the positive outcome, Jiang Cheng immediately piled on compliments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew it... A capable person like Mr. John wouldn’t care about this extra expense, even without a bet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng babbled away, while Director Leng, who had been observing closely the whole time, watched with keen interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An employee approached quietly and asked, \"Can you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng replied confidently and boldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you laughing if you can’t understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng glanced at the staff nearby and said, \"Even if you can’t understand, you can guess a bit from the expressions and gestures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think these people got provoked by Mr. Jiang; that ’you can’t say I’m not capable’ look on their faces is unmistakable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng grew more delighted as he watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Xiao Jiang is quite the talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He absolutely refuses to admit he enjoys seeing Jiang Cheng handle the foreigners; he’s definitely not a grudging person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Jiang Cheng was collecting additional bets from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gathering it all, Jiang Cheng addressed the foreign friends, \"I need to report to my superior, please wait for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng turned and walked over to Director Leng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng wore a sly smile, while Jiang Cheng appeared very straightforward and sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng: \"Director Leng, I made a bet with them... If our rescue is delayed, we ought to get a few people to pretend; there are thousands ahead, and we shouldn’t waste that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bottom line is, she was sure to win this bet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng’s sly smile widened, looking at Jiang Cheng with even more appreciation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little fox, not bad at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Director Leng’s smiling face suddenly turned stern, and he shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I disagree!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng immediately understood Director Leng’s intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced fearfully at the foreigners’ team and quickly retracted her gaze, her guilty expression clear for the foreigners to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, the foreigners, feeling confident about their victory, saw Jiang Cheng talking a lot with Director Leng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng, from unwilling to reluctantly accepting, ended with a slightly anxious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng: Director Leng, at least give me a signal next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng: I think you’re reacting quite fast, keep it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng: You’re indeed a good leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng: Makes sense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has she met her match in \"humility\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng, cold and aloof, laughing wildly inside: Little one, when I was boasting, you didn’t even know where you were!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, Jiang Cheng returned to the foreigners looking awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after... they comforted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, with a hint of bragging in their comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Jiang Cheng, with a simple and unsophisticated expression, pretended not to understand the essence of their boasting, and thanked the foreign friends with apparent gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touched, Jiang Cheng took out a small purse sewn by Grandma Shen from scraps of cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know these things are insignificant, but my grandma painstakingly stitched each thread out of love for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s words were highly impactful; in a few sentences, she described a kind old lady preparing a travel bag for her granddaughter, burning the midnight oil, painstakingly stitching what she believed to be the best items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giving this to you as a token of gratitude for your kindness; you are the most sincere foreigners I’ve ever met!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words made the foreigners feel a bit guilty, but they happily accepted the items from Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is very pretty! It has a cultural charm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a simple feeling, very storied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to their compliments, Jiang Cheng’s eyes squinted with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It certainly feels storied!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could invent a hundred stories like this with her eyes closed, without repeating any!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having dealt with foreigners for so long, Jiang Cheng knew exactly what they liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foreigners prefer products with stories and origins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the product is handmade, it is considered even more meaningful by them, and the price is limitless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group chatted while holding the cloth purse Jiang Cheng had given them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued forward, needing only to cross the bridge ahead to meet the main team and await rescue in a safe area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang, your bag is beautiful and innovative, it’s a pity I’m not in this business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jenny praised, while Jiang Cheng replied plainly, \"What’s the pity? I’m just grateful for your kindness; it’s not about business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jenny, as fellow women, I admire your courage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng seemed genuinely pleased with Jenny’s fondness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pointing to the pattern on the little purse, she said, \"If you like the pattern, I can give you some.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Jenny became interested; she’d been wanting to purchase some fabric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After visiting the last textile factory, she hadn’t found any fabric she liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How will you give it to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nonchalantly replied, \"These fabrics were given to me by textile factories in the city. I have plenty left, and can send you more than enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon saying this, Jiang Cheng asked uncertainly, \"How long do you intend to stay? I can mail them to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jenny listened pensively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang—\" Once we settle down, let’s discuss the fabrics!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling something, Jenny grabbed Jiang Cheng’s arm, and in the next second, Jiang Cheng shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a warning, Jenny felt herself pushed forcefully by Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah——-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chunk of rock from the mountaintop fell onto where Jenny stood moments ago, scattering some debris onto Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my God!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jenny!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang—you’re so brave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jenny, pushed aside, stood up with a fright with her companions’ help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Jiang Cheng, unable to utter anything beyond thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang, thank you—-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t say anything, we need to leave; it’s very dangerous here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising her wrist, Jenny conveniently noticed the injury on Jiang Cheng’s wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Jenny even more touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng had an anxious honest face, but internally she thought this injury shouldn’t come without gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the deal without any concrete details, she had seventy percent confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Director Leng promptly urged them to cross the bridge first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before a few people crossed, another loud rumble echoed, as several large rocks slid down the slope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take cover!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dodge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The accompanying personnel almost protected one foreigner each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They risked everything to shield the foreign friends under their protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foreigners were completely baffled why Hua Xia people would risk their lives to protect them when they should protect themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several thunderous noises, the people seeking shelter finally surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No injuries meant the greatest luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bridge is broken!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we going to die here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foreign friends started again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and Director Leng remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking simultaneously: What’s there to fear? 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