Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire-Chapter 86: Planning to Rent an Apartment

Jiang Cheng showed off effortlessly.

Lin’s mother instantly felt her new clothes weren’t special anymore; she hadn’t been to a state-run restaurant yet!

Lin’s mother’s face became quite sullen as she went back.

Grandma Lin stared at the Shen family members, feeling deeply regretful.

If she hadn’t kicked Jiang Cheng out, would she have received part of these things?

Grandma Shen grasped the essence of showing off too, patting Jiang Cheng’s back, and said, "I said not to, these little shoes are so expensive! They’re not comfortable for work."

Jiang Cheng quickly appeased, "It’s okay, if they wear out, we’ll buy new ones. I’ve already called you grandma, haven’t I? Let me show my filial piety."

"You child..."

"Grandma Shen...."

Jiang Cheng and Grandma Shen called each other warmly, making Grandma Lin envious.

Inside the Shen house.

Grandma Shen peeked through the door crack to look outside, finally feeling less upset.

Grandma Shen suddenly realized that yelling back would have been less satisfying than this.

No wonder Jiang Cheng always liked being so "cocky."

In the evening, a few of them cooked some noodles with egg and chive sauce, resolving their dinner.

At night, lying in bed, Jiang Cheng stared at the ceiling, pondering something.

Shen Que was coming back; where should she stay?

It seemed finding a place to live needed to be prioritized.

Thinking about this, Jiang Cheng slowly fell asleep.

The next day, she got up early as usual.

After getting up, Jiang Cheng directly found Grandma Shen, who also had the habit of rising early, and talked about Shen Que’s injury.

Grandma Shen sat silently in the chair for a long time, then smiled.

"As long as he’s alive, it’s good he’s coming back."

Grandma Shen let out a sigh, saying, "Jiang Cheng, to be honest, who knows how long I, an old lady, will live! Sooner or later, Shen Que will have to return to take care of this house."

"Actually, when Shen Que asked me to take care of Shen Yue and Shen Xing, he mentioned he would try to retire early. Just didn’t expect it to be in this way."

Jiang Cheng didn’t interrupt Grandma Shen.

She knew the feelings between Grandma Shen and the Shen family were deep.

As Grandma Shen kept talking, she suddenly realized something.

She quickly grabbed Jiang Cheng’s hand, feeling an immense sense of reluctance.

"Are you moving out?"

Jiang Cheng nodded with a smile and softly replied, "I have to move eventually, just a bit earlier."

Grandma Shen held Jiang Cheng’s hand a bit tighter, considering something, and asked, "How about coming with me?"

Grandma Shen suddenly thought it was a good idea.

"I’m alone at home, no sons or daughters. I have a small house, and your current job doesn’t require you to go to the office. Coming with me is definitely feasible!"

Grandma Shen’s eyes were bright.

Jiang Cheng was indeed a bit tempted.

She had an elder-friendship kind of relationship with Grandma Shen.

But on second thought, Jiang Cheng felt that Shen Que wouldn’t let Grandma Shen leave.

He would definitely provide for Grandma Shen.

Jiang Cheng pondered and said, "Grandma Shen, let’s prepare for both scenarios."

"If Shen Que supports you, you probably wouldn’t really leave. So during this time, could you help me see if there’s a place for rent nearby, inquire around for me."

"If Shen Que doesn’t support you, you should scold him first, then we’ll leave and I’ll take care of you in your old age!"

Jiang Cheng even talked about taking care of Grandma Shen in her old age, making Grandma Shen smile warmly.

"Alright! I’ll follow your lead!"

After Grandma Shen finished speaking, she pulled Jiang Cheng closer and said, "You don’t need to take care of me; I have savings!"

Jiang Cheng pretended to be curious and asked, "How much? Is it enough to support me?"

Grandma Shen’s eyes were laughing, confidently stating, "Enough! Absolutely enough!"

The two of them laughed together, setting their future care plans.

As for Shen Que?

A tool person who may or may not meet conditions wasn’t within their considerations.

After they agreed, Grandma Shen went to cook, and Jiang Cheng continued her morning study plan.

Life returned to routine.

With a few days left before the trip to the provincial city, Jiang Cheng didn’t wander aimlessly these days.

Grandma Shen busily made dried food and packed luggage for her.

She didn’t interfere, letting Grandma Shen keep herself occupied.

Regarding finding a place, Jiang Cheng also entrusted Uncle Sun, Li Chunxiang’s mother, and a few others to help. Together, they’d surely find something.

That evening, the weather was stuffy.

The elder folks sat cooling off under the trees, all saying heavy rain was imminent.

Families hurriedly gathered clothes and dried vegetables, waiting for the rain to come.

After midnight, around two, with a loud bang, large raindrops poured down.

A heavy rain fell for a full day and night.

Once the rain finally stopped, Jiang Cheng quickly rode her bike to the train station to inquire.

Given the inconveniences in transportation, bad weather severely impacted travel.

After asking around, Jiang Cheng learned: there hadn’t been any news of cancellations.

Luckily, their trip to the provincial city could continue.

Three days later, all the students participating in the drama brought their luggage and ID cards and boarded the train.

Among them were a few kids, whose parents repeatedly reminded them; with Jiang Cheng and Principal Wang’s continual assurances, they finally boarded under the parents’ reluctant gazes.

The Night School had purchased tickets centrally; all the seats were together.

They occupied a large part of the carriage, all dressed in uniform, looking very striking.

Jiang Cheng had arranged the seats, ensuring every primary student had two night school students to guard them.

If a girl needed to use the bathroom, she had to be accompanied by another student and inform the teacher.

Teachers had to keep track of time, checking whether the student returned.

...

Many small details were organized into rules by Jiang Cheng, and everyone followed them diligently.

After all, they were a drama group focusing on anti-kidnapping and anti-deception; if someone among them got kidnapped, it would be immensely embarrassing.

The train started with a clunk.

A few kids and some night school students who had never been out were very excited, chatting with each other and sharing the food they brought.

Jiang Cheng sat in the back, able to see everything happening in front.

Next to her was Principal Wang.

Principal Wang took out a lunchbox, opened the lid, and the aroma of chives wafted out.

"Here, have some."

The lunchbox was placed in front of Jiang Cheng, who immediately heard Principal Wang say, "It’s chive, egg, and meat; didn’t you say you love meat?"

Jiang Cheng picked one up and ate it whole in her mouth, nodding her head eagerly.

"Delicious!"

Principal Wang proudly nodded and said, "Of course! My dumpling-making skill isn’t just talk; it’s top-notch around here."

Jiang Cheng nodded eagerly, casually spitting out a piece of egg skin, saying, "Sure is good."

Principal Wang: "..."

He bragged too much!

Indeed, when it comes to bragging, Jiang Cheng is the expert!

He’s really not on her level!

Next, every dumpling Jiang Cheng ate was accompanied by a piece of egg skin she spat out.

Jiang Cheng: "Principal, how did you manage to so accurately give me dumplings with extra calcium?"

Principal Wang: "Come on! I suspect you deliberately put egg skins in your mouth!"

With an old and a young bantering like this, the fun was endless.

The trip from the city to the provincial city took eight hours by train.

After covering about two-thirds of the journey, a torrential downpour suddenly hit.

After traveling a little further, the train emitted a massive rumble!

With a loud crash, the carriage shook violently!