Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire-Chapter 37: Forget It, What Do You Know

Jiang Cheng listened to Shen Xing for a long time. She wasn’t impatient or seemed tired.

She knew Shen Xing needed to talk; it was his own way of venting peacefully.

As the night deepened, Shen Xing’s voice gradually lowered.

"Sis, did I talk too much?"

"Did you? I was really into it."

Jiang Cheng’s eyes were clear, and Shen Xing scratched his head with a smile.

Jiang Cheng stood up and helped Shen Xing up, saying, "Go to sleep."

"Okay."

Without saying much, Shen Xing went back to his room to rest, staring at the ceiling, thinking about writing a letter to his brother tomorrow.

He wondered if his brother could get him a watch voucher.

Returning to her room, Jiang Cheng checked the time in her space; it was already late.

She decided to completely relax this once, balancing work and rest.

The next day at four in the morning, Jiang Cheng got up and dressed.

This time, she carried her backpack and walked straight out of the courtyard.

Following the address Teacher Xu gave her, Jiang Cheng jogged the whole way, considering it exercise.

The place where Elder Xu lived was a small courtyard, not large, but pleasantly simple.

After knocking, the middle-aged man from yesterday opened the door.

"Come in."

The man opened the door and stood aside.

"Thank you, Uncle!"

Jiang Cheng thanked him sensibly, flashing a bright smile, making the middle-aged man nod somewhat embarrassedly.

"Jiang Cheng is here? You haven’t eaten yet, have you? Join me for some food."

"Hello, Elder Xu, I’ve already eaten."

Elder Xu did not insist, and the two sat on either side of the square table in the hall, beginning today’s lesson.

From 4:40 to 7:40, Jiang Cheng was ready to leave.

"Wait, Jiang Cheng, have you always studied with Lü Dadao—Teacher Lü—like this?"

"Teacher Xu, am I learning too slowly? In today’s three-hour class, I only learned from two books; such a shame!"

Jiang Cheng spoke of shame, but there wasn’t a trace of it on her face.

Elder Xu had countless words at the tip of his tongue but couldn’t utter a single one, unable to find suitable and elegant phrases.

"Got it, no need to see me off."

Jiang Cheng left.

Elder Xu: Who wants to see you off!!

After Jiang Cheng left, Elder Xu sat alone for a long time, unable to recover.

"No wonder, no wonder!

"No wonder what?"

The middle-aged man came out with breakfast, chiming in. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

With a bang, Elder Xu slapped the table and stood up abruptly.

"No wonder Lü Dadao keeps urging people!"

"No, I have to make a call!"

Elder Xu ran off with small steps.

The middle-aged man quickly followed, and the two ran to a place where they could make a call, phoning Teacher Lü’s senior brother.

"Hurry up with those procedures!"

"Can’t even handle a few books? I think you should go home and sell sweet potatoes!"

"Hah, who are you trying to scare? I’m telling you, my apprentice is a top genius!"

After unleashing a tirade, Elder Xu hung up the phone, a smile instantly replacing his originally red face.

"Hehe, it’s settled, just a matter of days now."

Elder Xu, hands behind his back, humming a tune, walked back happily.

"Elder Xu, when did Jiang Cheng become your apprentice?"

The middle-aged man’s comment interrupted Elder Xu’s cheerful mood.

He shot over a glare and snorted coldly.

"What do you know! Jiang Cheng didn’t refuse me."

"But she hasn’t agreed either!"

Elder Xu was choked by the words, unwillingly saying, "That’s because I haven’t asked yet!"

Stubborn Elder Xu stomped a few steps forward, then turned back.

"Xiao Zhong, what do you think young girls like?"

After asking, Elder Xu shook his head.

"Forget it, what would an old man like you know."

Xiao Zhong looked speechless.

Shouldn’t we see which of us is actually older??

Jiang Cheng had no knowledge of the conversation between Elder Xu and Xiao Zhong; she was too busy.

Truly, aside from sleeping, she was racing against time every moment.

After finishing with Elder Xu, Jiang Cheng dashed straight to the recycling station.

Panting heavily, Jiang Cheng had only one thought, she had to get a bicycle somehow.

Entering the recycling station, Jiang Cheng was immediately greeted by Sister Wang’s glowing face, smiling at the door.

"Jiang Cheng!"

"Sister Wang, you look great."

One sentence from Jiang Cheng, and Sister Wang’s smile grew even bigger; Xiao Jiang always had a nice way of speaking.

Now, Sister Wang practically treated Jiang Cheng as her own younger sister, the warmth overflowing.

The two returned to the office together, and Sister Wang handed Jiang Cheng a net bag of apples.

"Take them home to eat."

"Sister Wang, one is enough for me."

Jiang Cheng took an apple and said, "Sister Wang, I read in a book that apples are good for pregnant women, providing vitamins, and ensuring the child grows well."

"Really?"

Sister Wang was uncertain.

She just thought fruit was precious and wanted to thank Jiang Cheng, so she brought them all.

"Really, you keep them and eat, and have a healthy and lovely baby."

Jiang Cheng’s words hit Sister Wang right in the heart.

"Alright, I won’t stand on ceremony with you. Jiang Cheng, if you need anything in the future, just tell me. I’ll do everything I can for you!"

This was quite a significant promise.

"What could I possibly need, Sister Wang? Just relax, and call me for any heavy work."

Jiang Cheng laughed and shifted the topic, the two happily started working.

At noon, Sister Wang insisted on treating Jiang Cheng to lunch, which Jiang Cheng did not refuse.

Sister Kong, who served the food, still seemed a bit evasive when she saw Jiang Cheng, but it was evident she was trying to control it.

In her heart, Jiang Cheng speculated that whatever Dong Zi wanted to do might involve Sister Kong.

For now, Jiang Cheng decided she wouldn’t eat the extra dinner portion she had ordered before.

As for lunch, Sister Kong didn’t dare tamper with it yet.

After work ended, Jiang Cheng left at 4:30.

She still ran away quickly, causing Sister Wang to feel a twinge of heartache and deep in thought.

Jiang Cheng arrived on time and attended regular classes.

During class, Teacher Lü casually mentioned Elder Xu several times, with a hint of comparison.

Jiang Cheng coaxed a bit, and Teacher Lü feigned calmness while actually grinning inside.

Indeed, she was still the most important!

At the same time, an elderly woman found her way to the night school, asking Uncle Wang at the gate about someone.

"Which classroom is Jiang Cheng in?"

Uncle Wang feigned ignorance, "Jiang Cheng? Don’t know, there are so many students, I’m too old to remember names."

"But why are you looking for this student?"

The elderly woman’s expression was stern, her eyebrows exuding authority, giving off an imposing aura.

"There’s something I need."

Uncle Wang wasn’t buying it, standing firm, "No way, this is a school! I can’t just let you in because you say you need something."

The woman’s eyebrows furrowed, disclosing her identity, "I’m Sun Jiandong’s mom, I can find my own son, right!"

Just arriving at the school, He Dan’s eyes brightened.

Sun Jiandong’s mother?

The look of trouble on her face gave He Dan some ideas.

"Hello, Auntie, I know which classroom Jiang Cheng is in."

Uncle Wang glanced over and smirked.

Making a fuss out of nothing, there you are again!