Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire-Chapter 98: Falling for Her?

The tips received by Jiang Cheng and the others were approved for their own retention.

Everyone was overjoyed!

This was real money in their hands!

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.

Jiang Cheng and the chef received the most, with each getting two hundred foreign currency, amounting to over 1,800 yuan after exchange.

Over 1,800 yuan, and the chef’s annual salary was just over 800 yuan, which was two years of his wages.

When a group of foreigners ended their day satisfied, Jiang Cheng was called to the kitchen by the head chef.

A bowl of bright chicken soup noodles was brought out by the head chef.

"Eat it while it’s hot. I saw you barely ate a few dumplings just now."

Jiang Cheng wasn’t shy and sat down on a small stool to enjoy the chicken soup noodles.

At the same time, she and the head chef talked a lot about foreigners’ eating habits and preferences.

Reciprocating kindness, Jiang Cheng’s transparency made everyone happy.

After Jiang Cheng finished eating, the head chef specifically asked her what she liked eating, and Jiang Cheng straightforwardly said she liked soup dumplings.

The head chef immediately decided that tomorrow’s breakfast would be soup dumplings.

As Jiang Cheng left the kitchen, she also took along some edamame cooked by the head chef, planning it for a late-night snack.

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.

With a witty mouth and free sunflower seeds, she smoothly ingrained herself with the local elderly crowd.

She inquired about many local delicacies, ancient buildings, and picturesque sights.

*

At the same time, Shen Que was being reprimanded by Director Lian after a day of examinations.

"You say your heart feels uncomfortable for no reason, after so many tests, I couldn’t find anything wrong!"

"What’s really bothering you?"

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.

So, did he develop feelings for Jiang Cheng?

This quickly?

Shen Que had never been in love, and even when he heard his colleagues talking about love at first sight, he was somewhat skeptical.

But then he thought, wasn’t this considered love at first sight?

Acquaintance via letters, cooperation through previous translations, phone conversations, and today’s second meeting.

"Are you even listening to me!"

Director Lian nagged for a long time but noticed Shen Que’s absent-mindedness.

Wouldn’t his head have issues?

Director Lian took a step forward to feel Shen Que’s forehead, but Shen Que evaded.

Finally regaining his focus, Shen Que stared at Director Lian, making Director Lian’s heart race.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"I remember you’re married."

Both spoke at the same time, making Director Lian blink and rub his ears.

He suspected his hearing, not daring to believe Shen Que’s question.

"What did you say just now, say it again?"

Shen Que, unafraid of being mocked, asked again, "You’re married, why did you marry your wife? What did you feel before the marriage?"

This time, Director Lian understood.

He placed one hand on Shen Que’s forehead.

"No fever... so you’re in... heat?"

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?"

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."

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!"

Director Lian listened and thought it made sense.

If someone stands out, a real man should decisively pursue.

Not pursuing and failing would be truly embarrassing!

"Come on, tell me, how’s your affection brewing? And who is this female colleague?"

Director Lian started getting nosy.

Shen Que refused to answer.

"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!"

Director Lian, hearing Shen Que’s reasonable consideration, didn’t press further.

"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!"

"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."

"Luckily, I’ve got quite the charm; my wife fancied me too."

Following this, Director Lian bragged about his love and marriage for nearly ten minutes.

Shen Que didn’t interrupt, earnestly listening, and even tried to extract useful information.

And he wasn’t done, after learning from Director Lian, Shen Que consulted several married comrades for further guidance.

From how to confirm affection to pursuing, Shen Que gathered information from multiple angles.

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.

Eventually, he confirmed his favorable feelings towards Jiang Cheng.

Once confirmed, Shen Que felt even more calm.

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.

In the best case, there would still be some limping.

He had come to terms with it himself, but why should Jiang Cheng have to accept it along with him?

Tonight was another night of insomnia for Shen Que, following the news of having to shed his beloved uniform.

*

Jiang Cheng was unaware of Shen Que’s insomnia.

She had a good night’s sleep and was woken up early the next day by a knocking.

Jiang Cheng opened the door to find a waiter who had received their tips yesterday.

At this moment, Jiang Cheng was no less than a walking gold brick in the eyes of the service staff, who all adored her.

"Mr. Jiang, Factory Director Fang and Manager Mu are looking for you downstairs."

"Thank you, Zhao Hong, I’ll be right down."

Jiang Cheng thanked him, and Zhao Hong, glad to have her name called correctly, smiled and left first.

Soon, Jiang Cheng came out of the hotel carrying her backpack.

Factory Director Fang and Manager Mu, waiting outside, felt inexplicably relieved when they saw Jiang Cheng come out of the foreign guests’ hotel.

The few of them didn’t have time for pleasantries; Jiang Cheng called the two directors aside and handed them each a notebook.

"Factory Director Fang, have the female workers produce the items in the diagrams as quickly as possible."

"Manager Mu, it’s the same for you, follow the diagram."

"Gentlemen, it must be delivered to me tonight, tomorrow is the final day; success depends on you."

The two directors solemnly accepted the notebooks without further ado and got to work!

After the directors left, Jiang Cheng took on the role of a tour guide for the day.

All the information she inquired from Granny and Grandpa Yu last night was used today.

The beautiful natural scenery, ancient architecture, and the special meals at the state-run restaurant completely conquered the foreigners’ appetites.

After a full day of sightseeing, the foreigners returned tired to rest.

Jiang Cheng then met with Factory Director Fang and Manager Mu again and received what she wanted.

Everything was ready; tomorrow was the day.