[{"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-98":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},891062,1166,"Chapter 98: Falling for Her?","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-98",98,"\u003Cp>The tips received by Jiang Cheng and the others were approved for their own retention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was overjoyed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was real money in their hands!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foreigners gave foreign currency, which needed to be exchanged, so Director Leng simply did it all at once, registered everyone, and helped with the exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and the chef received the most, with each getting two hundred foreign currency, amounting to over 1,800 yuan after exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over 1,800 yuan, and the chef’s annual salary was just over 800 yuan, which was two years of his wages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a group of foreigners ended their day satisfied, Jiang Cheng was called to the kitchen by the head chef.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bowl of bright chicken soup noodles was brought out by the head chef.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat it while it’s hot. I saw you barely ate a few dumplings just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng wasn’t shy and sat down on a small stool to enjoy the chicken soup noodles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, she and the head chef talked a lot about foreigners’ eating habits and preferences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reciprocating kindness, Jiang Cheng’s transparency made everyone happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Cheng finished eating, the head chef specifically asked her what she liked eating, and Jiang Cheng straightforwardly said she liked soup dumplings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head chef immediately decided that tomorrow’s breakfast would be soup dumplings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Cheng left the kitchen, she also took along some edamame cooked by the head chef, planning it for a late-night snack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the foreigners went to rest, Jiang Cheng brought a small stool and a bag of sunflower seeds outside the hotel, heading where the crowd was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a witty mouth and free sunflower seeds, she smoothly ingrained herself with the local elderly crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She inquired about many local delicacies, ancient buildings, and picturesque sights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Shen Que was being reprimanded by Director Lian after a day of examinations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You say your heart feels uncomfortable for no reason, after so many tests, I couldn’t find anything wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s really bothering you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que, under scolding, had a peculiar expression, lowering his eyes thinking about his abnormal heartbeat, which seemed to have started from the moment he met Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, did he develop feelings for Jiang Cheng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This quickly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que had never been in love, and even when he heard his colleagues talking about love at first sight, he was somewhat skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he thought, wasn’t this considered love at first sight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acquaintance via letters, cooperation through previous translations, phone conversations, and today’s second meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you even listening to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian nagged for a long time but noticed Shen Que’s absent-mindedness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t his head have issues?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian took a step forward to feel Shen Que’s forehead, but Shen Que evaded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally regaining his focus, Shen Que stared at Director Lian, making Director Lian’s heart race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you looking at me like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember you’re married.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both spoke at the same time, making Director Lian blink and rub his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suspected his hearing, not daring to believe Shen Que’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say just now, say it again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que, unafraid of being mocked, asked again, \"You’re married, why did you marry your wife? What did you feel before the marriage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Director Lian understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed one hand on Shen Que’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No fever... so you’re in... heat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que pushed away Director Lian’s hand disdainfully, saying, \"I call it budding affection. Besides, I’m not sure whether it’s budding or not. Are you going to answer or should I ask someone else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian pursed his lips and sat down on the bed familiarly, saying, \"You really have no fear of embarrassment; you can ask others about this too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que, looking as if Director Lian didn’t understand, said, \"If I truly like someone and miss out because of fear of embarrassment, that would be true embarrassment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian listened and thought it made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone stands out, a real man should decisively pursue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not pursuing and failing would be truly embarrassing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, tell me, how’s your affection brewing? And who is this female colleague?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian started getting nosy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que refused to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t say, in case it doesn’t work out, it would affect her reputation. Just answer my question, more nonsense and there’s the door!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lian, hearing Shen Que’s reasonable consideration, didn’t press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My wife and I met through a blind date; when I saw her for the first time, I was struck. My heart raced like crazy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for what I felt, probably the idea that not being able to marry her or thinking of her marrying someone else made my heart feel like it was being cut with a knife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luckily, I’ve got quite the charm; my wife fancied me too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following this, Director Lian bragged about his love and marriage for nearly ten minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que didn’t interrupt, earnestly listening, and even tried to extract useful information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he wasn’t done, after learning from Director Lian, Shen Que consulted several married comrades for further guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From how to confirm affection to pursuing, Shen Que gathered information from multiple angles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but he also sought opinions from the wife of his superior and Granny Zhu who helped in the morning, gaining insights from a female perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, he confirmed his favorable feelings towards Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once confirmed, Shen Que felt even more calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, with his leg injury, he was about to retire and return to his hometown. Although a job was arranged, his leg could never be fully back to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the best case, there would still be some limping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had come to terms with it himself, but why should Jiang Cheng have to accept it along with him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight was another night of insomnia for Shen Que, following the news of having to shed his beloved uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng was unaware of Shen Que’s insomnia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a good night’s sleep and was woken up early the next day by a knocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng opened the door to find a waiter who had received their tips yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Jiang Cheng was no less than a walking gold brick in the eyes of the service staff, who all adored her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Jiang, Factory Director Fang and Manager Mu are looking for you downstairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Zhao Hong, I’ll be right down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng thanked him, and Zhao Hong, glad to have her name called correctly, smiled and left first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Jiang Cheng came out of the hotel carrying her backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Factory Director Fang and Manager Mu, waiting outside, felt inexplicably relieved when they saw Jiang Cheng come out of the foreign guests’ hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few of them didn’t have time for pleasantries; Jiang Cheng called the two directors aside and handed them each a notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Factory Director Fang, have the female workers produce the items in the diagrams as quickly as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manager Mu, it’s the same for you, follow the diagram.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gentlemen, it must be delivered to me tonight, tomorrow is the final day; success depends on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two directors solemnly accepted the notebooks without further ado and got to work!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the directors left, Jiang Cheng took on the role of a tour guide for the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the information she inquired from Granny and Grandpa Yu last night was used today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful natural scenery, ancient architecture, and the special meals at the state-run restaurant completely conquered the foreigners’ appetites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a full day of sightseeing, the foreigners returned tired to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng then met with Factory Director Fang and Manager Mu again and received what she wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was ready; tomorrow was the day.\u003C\u002Fp>",1296,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","4c9b965a8e666920e3902cf2ba12b8d63a52cf28834ffd96055eaffe4c50ee9c","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-99","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-97",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]