Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire-Chapter 70: Preparing the Plan

Director Zhang’s home.

"Jiang Cheng, this isn’t something you need to worry about. If you have any difficulties, I’m willing to help you solve them, but there’s no need to say more about other matters."

Director Zhang was serving tea, indicating he was seeing them off. Jiang Cheng didn’t move, and seeing this, Uncle Sun also stayed put.

"There’s no need for Director Zhang to tell me, nor for you to do anything. I just hope that if an opportunity arises, you will seize it."

Jiang Cheng picked up the tea and drank it all in one go.

"Thank you for the tea."

Jiang Cheng stood up, and Uncle Sun quickly put down his teacup, keeping pace with Jiang Cheng.

Director Zhang remained seated, and he suddenly spoke as Jiang Cheng reached the door.

"If there’s an opportunity, I will naturally seize it."

Jiang Cheng, facing away from Director Zhang, smiled slightly.

"That’s enough."

The confident words prompted Uncle Sun to quicken his pace, instinctively opening the door for Jiang Cheng, who was momentarily surprised.

However, it presented a chance to maintain a high profile, and acting the part was fine.

She calmly walked out of Director Zhang’s house, and Uncle Sun trotted behind her by half a step.

Director Zhang’s wife, having sent the two off, went back inside with a curious expression and said, "Who is that young girl? And why does Old Sun look so much like... someone from the palace?"

Director Zhang chuckled and shook his head, saying, "Her name is Jiang Cheng, quite a remarkable young woman."

*

Elsewhere, Uncle Sun and Jiang Cheng returned to the compound, one after the other, not attracting attention.

Back home, Jiang Cheng called Shen Xing and Shen Yue for their first family meeting.

In the main room, Jiang Cheng and Grandma Shen sat on either side, Shen Xing held paper and pen ready to take notes, and Shen Yue had a serious and solemn expression.

"Today’s meeting has only one purpose, which is how to protect ourselves."

Jiang Cheng’s gaze fell on Shen Yue, and she smiled gently: "Don’t be nervous... Yue Yue."

The tense Yue Yue relaxed a little after hearing Jiang Cheng’s words.

But when she saw Jiang Cheng’s smile, she immediately tensed up again.

"Sis... don’t smile like that, it scares me!"

Jiang Cheng’s wolfish grin widened.

"It’s good to know fear. Will you still fight five people alone next time?"

Shen Yue shook her head, though her expression was clearly defiant.

"They’re the ones who insisted on blocking me!"

Jiang Cheng pulled Shen Yue closer.

"I know, but did you do what I taught you? When the opponent is numerous, what should you do?"

Shen Yue reflected and replied, "Run! And if you can’t, grab the leader and fight them hard!"

Jiang Cheng affirmed Shen Yue’s response and proceeded to do some practical drills.

"See, if it’s a boy, hit here..."

"If the opponent is taller, kick the knee."

"Use all available resources around you, like dirt, branches, and so on..."

...

Jiang Cheng explained and conducted a partial demonstration on the "human dummy" Shen Xing using a bamboo stick.

Shen Xing looked up speechlessly, thinking: Without me, this house would "fall apart"!

After an hour, the family meeting adjourned.

The little ones went inside to sleep, while Jiang Cheng and Grandma Shen remained outside. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Grandma Shen, could you help me make another batch of sewing bundles..."

"Sure!"

Grandma Shen agreed without even asking.

Jiang Cheng took out a sketchpad, drew several styles on it, and after discussing the required quantities, Grandma Shen got busy immediately.

The next morning, Jiang Cheng left home with her backpack, accompanied by Shen Yue and Shen Xing.

"Jiang Cheng, morning!"

Li Chunxiang, smiling brightly, ran over and eagerly helped push the bicycle.

Neither Grandma Shen, nor Shen Xing and Shen Yue, who were preparing to grab a plank, could catch up.

Shen Yue: Bro, someone’s here to steal our sister!

Shen Xing: Sis isn’t wrong at all.

Jiang Cheng rode the bicycle off the plank, while Shen Xing and Shen Yue quickly lifted it away.

The three exchanged glances, electric sparks seemed to fly.

Li Chunxiang: There are too many eager to work, she has to try harder!

Li Chunxiang’s intention was very direct.

Jiang Cheng was impressive, and Li Chunxiang just wanted to follow behind and pick up any leftovers.

"Li Chunxiang."

"Here!"

Li Chunxiang responded loudly, startling Jiang Cheng.

"I’m sorry, I just wanted to express that whenever you need me, I’ll be there."

Jiang Cheng was amused by the sycophant Li Chunxiang.

"I must say, your flattery skills do resemble mine a bit."

"It’s my honor, my honor."

Li Chunxiang grinned cheekily, completely unfazed by Jiang Cheng’s teasing, showing considerable resilience.

To be fair, Jiang Cheng rather admired Li Chunxiang for this trait.

"Here, take this and use it at the machinery factory. If anyone asks you, just say you don’t know, perhaps it’s a new product from the textile factory. Don’t speak definitively, understand?"

Li Chunxiang took the patchwork bag handed over by Jiang Cheng.

"It’s really beautiful! Don’t worry, I’ll handle it properly for you."

Jiang Cheng didn’t say more; messing it up wouldn’t be a problem either, as it was just one step in her plan.

She wanted Director Zhang to advance, which required achievements.

Achievements wouldn’t come out of nowhere, so they needed to be created.

Since they were competing over backpacks, everything started because of them. She would use the backpacks to topple her opponents.

Of course, Jiang Cheng wasn’t an unreasonable person.

If the opponents didn’t cause trouble, she simply gave Director Zhang an opportunity for promotion, hoping for some consideration in return.

If they did cause trouble, then pulling them down was just a natural course of action.

Li Chunxiang headed to work with the patchwork bag, while Jiang Cheng still rode the bike to send the little ones to school.

After leaving the school gate, Jiang Cheng paid visits to several female classmates from night school.

Unobtrusive shades of green, with different patterns and shapes, the bags appeared simultaneously in many places and garnered widespread attention.

Wang Chunhua’s father was the head of the supply and marketing cooperative.

Currently, the goods produced by major factories were allocated by the cooperative’s salespeople to the factory, and then distributed by the cooperative to subsidiaries or department stores.

Private transactions were strictly prohibited.

Because Wang Chunhua’s father headed the cooperative, many friends would ask for her help in purchasing items.

In one day, Wang Chunhua saw several people carrying a beautiful small bag, people even approached her expressing the desire to buy some.

That evening, Wang Chunhua mentioned to her father that she wanted to buy a few backpacks.

Her father didn’t see it as a big deal and told Wang Chunhua to pick them out herself.

However, Wang Chunhua returned with a long face, saying, "Dad, all you have are green bags, they’re not what I want! I want the backpacks produced by the textile factory."

Her father, who was reading a newspaper on the couch, looked up, puzzled.

"Textile factory backpacks? That’s impossible! Our textile factory can’t produce bags, it’s not our business, and besides, that’s the bag factory’s job."

"How’s that possible! I saw several people carrying them today."

Wang Chunhua’s father spoiled his daughter and couldn’t stand her pouting.

"Alright, alright! I’ll ask for you tomorrow."

"Thank you, Dad, you’re the best!"

The next day, Wang Chunhua’s father did call the textile factory.

Factory Director Fang was puzzled, asking, "What bags?"

"Our textile factory never made bags, did it?"

After hanging up the phone, Factory Director Fang couldn’t figure it out, but just then, his secretary came in.

"Director, it’s time for the theater performance."