[{"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-92":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},891056,1166,"Chapter 92: Rescue Has Arrived","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-92",92,"\u003Cp>Proven correct, Jiang Cheng and Director Leng’s assumptions were spot on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After arranging the passengers, the train conductor rushed back with his team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the loud bang halfway, they accelerated their pace desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another loud booming sound echoed, and they saw the bridge ahead collapsing right before their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the dust and debris scattered and fell away, people on both sides of the ravine caught sight of each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone’s over there! Are they here to save us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the use of having people over there? We have no way to get across.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This damned Hua Xia, should’ve never come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, several foreign friends reached their breaking point; their speech rate increased rapidly, laden with profanities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng casually asked Jiang Cheng, \"What does this F word mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Similar to the way we greet mothers when arguing in Hua Xia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng, suddenly enlightened, deeply remembered this F word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reckoned he might find it handy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few words, but they work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng walked towards the foreign friends while Director Leng negotiated across the ravine about how to proceed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies and gentlemen, who was just protecting you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s remark momentarily silenced the foreigners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them, with a defiant look, said, \"Who asked you to save us, a bunch of idiots!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng, hearing this, showed seriousness for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her resolute steps were difficult yet unwavering in the mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared directly at Smith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Smith, you think he’s foolish, yet this person you deem foolish just risked his life to save you, with a dislocated arm now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He saved you out of duty, responsibility, and innate kindness—not because he values your character.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smith pointed at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You! You’re too much! Are you saying I’m a despicable person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe Mr. Smith, with his intelligence, can comprehend that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stood firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some matters can be conceded, others are worth sacrificing life for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smith, burning with anger, used his status as leverage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know who I am? I’m going to complain about you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng shrugged, indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead, but just to let you know, I’m merely a temporary translator, not their employee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With tensions high, Jenny and others rushed over to mediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng continued staring at Smith, said, \"Our demands are minimal. Please apologize and thank the comrade who selflessly saved you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smith stayed silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng added fuel to the fire, \"So, these are the gentlemen of your country. Quite an eye-opener. I hope Mr. Smith shares the story of berating his savior after returning home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smith tried several times to speak, but Jiang Cheng’s eloquence rendered him speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The core truth was, deep down, he knew he was unjustifiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the persuasion of those around, Smith finally decided to apologize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on! Mr. Smith doesn’t understand Chinese, I believe you should apologize in Mandarin to show sincerity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t know it? No worries, I can teach you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng quickly returned to her enthusiastic translator role, determined to teach Smith how to say ’sorry’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff member being apologized to was puzzled, wondering why the apology was directed at him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he wasn’t foolish; his heart was inwardly delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been with this group, he had already harbored undisclosed anger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Smith said sorry, Jiang Cheng promptly taught other foreigners to say thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other foreigners also thanked those who saved them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having taken care of so many batches of foreigners, the staff were well aware of their ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These high-and-mighty people didn’t bother to learn a single Chinese character, yet now they were saying thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That feeling... cannot be expressed with mere satisfaction!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone even envied the one who received the apology—he must be overjoyed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the foreigners somewhat pacified, Director Leng came to organize the passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out, as the negotiation was unfolding, the most beloved rescue personnel finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were neatly dressed, with tools, ready for rescue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s inner pride was indescribable at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew, without a doubt, soldiers never fail to reach their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the disaster, as long as the nation is present, seeing this team reassures the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the rescue personnel fastened ropes, descended the slope, and stepped on the shattered stone bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ravine was currently dry, around seven to eight meters deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rescue team, using their tools, worked hard to level the stone bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, many sandbags were thrown down from the top of the slope, laid over the stones by the rescuers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A temporary small bridge gradually took shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Director Leng gathered the foreigners beside the deep ditch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Descend, walk on the bags across, water from the mountain could rush down at any moment, move quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng immediately translated; although fearful, after experiencing the stone barrage, the foreigners felt crossing might be safer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rescuers linked arms, forming a barrier wall of support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the foreigners held onto it, with assistance, stepping on the temporary paths created by sandbags, cautiously making their way across.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the heavens did not add further difficulties; everyone crossed safely, and the rescuers also came up unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes after crossing, mountain water flowing down the slope rushed into the ravine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, it destroyed the temporary sandbag bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone glanced back, witnessing this scene, also seeing more rocks being carried down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my God, couldn’t imagine if we hadn’t crossed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"God bless me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Jesus!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My omnipotent Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng discreetly rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>God bless my ass!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for us, even God couldn’t get here in time, riding a rocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that was just her thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng approached quietly, asked, \"What are they saying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanking God for saving them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Director Leng showed a disdainful smile, \"God? We wouldn’t want to be their God.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng silently gave a thumbs up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your insight is unparalleled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng released a standard sly grin, and Jiang Cheng immediately grew wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the expression when she’s up to something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Leng spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Jiang Cheng, interested in working in our foreign trade?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang—I want to discuss textile matters with you, and some great ideas you mentioned, I want to talk more about them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I find them incredibly inspiring!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jenny interrupted their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng didn’t respond to Director Leng but turned to Jenny, \"I’m very interested in talking to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I know the head of a textile factory; they have a batch of newly designed fabrics I think you’d like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1088,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","f6069aad207d458252c369285956937b5f8b29e82e841715b65d4637e10115fb","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-93","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-91",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]