Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire

The Lin Family was taken away.

The residents of the compound were still in shock, gossiping quietly behind closed doors.

Three days later, a major announcement was made.

Newspapers, radios, and some students on the streets were marching with banners shouting slogans.

The special era has come to an end!

Jiang Cheng sat on the large stone at the alley entrance, listening to the aunties talk about vegetable prices, while the uncles discussed national affairs.

The children were chasing each other around, using mud and stones as toys.

Everything had changed but somehow remained the same.

Ding-a-ling, Shen Que rode his bicycle home from work.

Shen Que got off the bike a few meters away from Jiang Cheng, pushed it with one hand, and handed Jiang Cheng a mesh bag.

Through the holes, Jiang Cheng saw a flashlight, a military canteen, and was that a knife?

"What’s this?"

"Aren’t you going to the commune tomorrow? Just in case you need it."

In fact, Shen Que really wanted to accompany Jiang Cheng, but he simply couldn’t leave.

Moreover, if he really did that, Jiang Cheng definitely wouldn’t like it.

Shen Que knew clearly that Jiang Cheng was like an eagle, not one to be confined to one place.

Jiang Cheng acknowledged with an "Oh," got up, and walked back to the compound with Shen Que, tall and short, side by side.

The watching aunties and uncles chuckled; the two of them really matched well.

They arrived back at the courtyard just in time for dinner.

Grandma Shen anxiously called them.

"Hurry up and eat, after that I’ll make some snacks for you to take along."

"Sister, I have something good for you!"

Shen Yue excitedly joined in, handing over a small cloth bag she had sewn herself. When Jiang Cheng opened it, she found a bag of dried apricots.

"How did Yue Yue know I wanted to eat this?"

Shen Yue glanced proudly at Shen Que and said as if presenting a treasure, "Of course, because I like sister the most!"

Shen Que’s mouth twitched, speechless at Shen Yue’s display of affection.

Was it necessary?

Is there really competition between us?

"Sis! This is for you!"

Shen Xing also joined in.

"Sis, this notebook is for you to keep records. Aren’t you going for a survey?"

Jiang Cheng took the neatly sewn notebook from Shen Xing, flipping through it found it indeed better than the usual ones.

"Thank you, I like it."

Jiang Cheng thanked him, and Shen Xing shook his head. As he turned, he threw a mischievous glance at Shen Que.

Shen Que: Since when did this damn competitive spirit start?

Besides, he gave a gift too, alright!

The gift-giving concluded, the five of them sat together for a meal.

After dinner, Li Chunxiang came to help Jiang Cheng pack.

Watching Li Chunxiang trying to take over the tasks, Jiang Cheng shook her head in awe.

"I’m so well-liked, what should I do about it!"

With a giggle, Li Chunxiang, who had fully adapted to Jiang Cheng’s way of speaking, replied without even turning back, "You don’t have to do anything, just sit back and wait."

While talking, Li Chunxiang quickly packed Jiang Cheng’s luggage.

Jiang Cheng looked at the two bags on the ground.

"I’m just accompanying Director Lu to the commune for a survey, and to select an experimental field. Do I really need this much stuff?"

Li Chunxiang, with a disapproving face and a bit like a worried mother, said, "Of course you need it."

"There’s nothing in the countryside, do you have tissues? What if the food isn’t good? You should have some snacks to fill up, and don’t forget the flashlight, there’s no electricity in the countryside."

As Li Chunxiang listed all the necessary items, Jiang Cheng just let her go on without interrupting.

When Li Chunxiang finally finished, Jiang Cheng handed her a set of exercises she had compiled.

"Complete this, and when I come back, I’ll check it. If you get it all right, you can go study accounting."

Li Chunxiang accepted it like a treasure.

She promised, "I will do it well!"

"Alright."

Li Chunxiang left.

Jiang Cheng saw her to the door, and before she could go back inside, Sun Aiguo arrived.

Sun Aiguo stood at the door and handed Jiang Cheng a note.

"Sister Jiang, these are... some friends I know, who live not far from where you’re going in the countryside. Probably not very useful, but take it with you anyway! It doesn’t take up much space."

"Alright."

Jiang Cheng accepted it, and Sun Aiguo left.

The time flew by, and it was already half-past ten at night, time for a late-night snack.

Shen Que arrived right on time.

However, this time, they ate their midnight snack a bit faster.

After eating, Shen Que said, "Shall I teach you a couple of self-defense moves, okay?"

"Sure, but do you guys really think of the countryside as some wild danger?"

Shen Que shook his head.

"It’s not because of that, most of the countryside is simple and honest, but sometimes the more straightforward they are, the more rigidly they stick to their beliefs. I don’t want you to be in any danger."

"If nothing happens, that’s great. But if something does, at least you’ll have some time to react."

Since Shen Que put it that way, Jiang Cheng couldn’t refuse.

She already had some martial arts basics, so she picked it up quickly.

Of course, Shen Que only taught her two simple moves.

First, to run.

Second, to aim low when attacking.

After practicing, Shen Que left bending over.

It was an accident!

Pure accident.

Early the next morning, Jiang Cheng picked up the small bag of homemade snacks from Grandma Shen and, shouldering her backpack, left the compound.

At the alley entrance, Director Lu arrived in a car.

Seeing Jiang Cheng loaded with bags, he joked, "You didn’t bring less, huh!"

"This is just the start, could you open the trunk? There are two more."

"Two more?"

Just as Director Lu finished speaking, he saw Shen Que coming over with two handbags.

"Director Shen."

"Director Lu."

The two often attended meetings with the big leaders, so naturally, they knew each other.

As for Jiang Cheng and Shen Que’s relationship, they never intended to hide it, and with Director Lu frequently visiting the compound recently, he was well aware.

With a thud, the luggage was loaded, and Shen Que nagged a few words of advice.

Jiang Cheng waved to show she understood as the car drove off.

Inside the car, Director Lu gave a knowing smile.

"I never expected Director Shen to be so easygoing."

Jiang Cheng nodded.

"It’s all my fault; I’m just too outstanding."

Director Lu’s teasing smile froze, and he gave Jiang Cheng a thumbs up.

"It really has to be you!"

"No choice, my skills don’t allow me to keep a low profile."

As Jiang Cheng finished, Director Lu burst out in laughter.

After a good laugh, they moved on to serious matters.

"Thanks to you, the pickle project proposal was complimented by the big leaders, who said it was well-reasoned and suggested first developing an experimental field to see if off-season cucumbers are feasible."

"I’m telling you, the big leaders are very focused on this off-season vegetable plan. If it really works out, it could directly raise farmers’ incomes and greatly improve living standards. It’s a big good deed for the people!"

Jiang Cheng listened attentively and reminded him, "This idea might work, but professional matters need professional people to handle them. How about the Agricultural Science Academy?"

"Rest assured, the agricultural experts are very interested in this matter and are expected to arrive tomorrow."

Jiang Cheng nodded in understanding.

Actually, she had only contributed the idea, and all the work was done by Director Lu.

Jiang Cheng didn’t consider herself too remarkable; she merely brought in a successful case from the future.

The car began to jolt as they entered the countryside path.

After a bumpy ride, they finally arrived at the Red Flag Commune.

Flags fluttered, and there was a low-key display of drums and gongs, appearing before them.