Rebirth and making money first

Zhang Jing finally received her maternity dresses and excitedly tried them on. Each dress had its own unique style: one fresh and elegant, the other graceful and generous. Zhang Jing couldn't help but exclaim, "So beautiful!" Mrs. Xu smiled proudly, secretly pleased that her craftsmanship had been recognized.

"Godmother, if you don't take in an apprentice, are you planning to lose your craft in the future?" Zhang Jing suddenly asked. Mrs. Xu's face suddenly darkened. She sighed helplessly and said, "Do you think I don't want to pass on my craft? But finding a suitable apprentice is so difficult. Not only does it require a passion and talent for fashion design, but it also requires patience and perseverance. And I'm getting older. How can I have the energy to train an apprentice?"

Zhang Jing's eyes flickered, an idea struck her. She smiled and said, "Godmother, what do you think of me? Could I become your apprentice?" Old Mrs. Xu's eyes flashed with surprise, but she quickly regained her composure. She looked Zhang Jing up and down, then smiled and said, "Although you're a bit clever, becoming a qualified fashion designer requires more study and practice. However, if you're truly interested, I'd consider it."

Old Madam Xu glanced at Zhang Jing's belly again and said, "But forget it! Don't you see how you are doing? You can't work hard right now."

Zhang Jing refused to give up: "Godmother, just give it a try. What if I have talent? You can teach me as much as I can learn! I'm not aiming to become a top master. Making clothes for my family should be fine, right?"

Seeing Mrs. Xu hesitate, Zhang Jing persuaded her with Master Sun Wukong's words: "Don't worry, I will never tell anyone when I go out. You are my master! The only one who will be embarrassed is me."

"Since you're willing to learn, I'll teach you. How much you learn depends on your talent. I'll teach you wherever I want. Come and learn from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.!" Mrs. Xu set the time. "Bring your own pen and notebook. The rest is here. Study hard!"

Zhang Jing agreed, thinking to herself, "A two-hour lunch break means sacrificing an hour of study." That's fine, but napping too long isn't good either. Little did she know that Old Lady Xu felt the same way, worried about the lack of a caregiver to wake her. If she took a nap, she could sleep until three or four without anyone waking her up.

Without knowing it, the two of them had the same idea.

Zhang Jing shared this news with Achen, who also laughed heartily. Zhang Jing promised to make one for Achen once she learned how to do it. Achen's parents were worried about Zhang Jing's hard work and urged her to focus on not getting tired.

Zhang Jing remembered Achen's story and called Director Chen to ask if the company would provide social security and medical insurance for Achen and the others. Director Chen laughed at Zhang Jing's naiveté and said, "Sister, we've already gone to such lengths to find them jobs. What else do you want?"

Zhang Jing explained that she had asked because she planned to buy insurance for Achen, at least covering critical illness and accidents. "Your company hires people, so at the very least, you should buy them accident insurance, right? Even a single annual insurance policy is a guarantee! What if, I mean, something happens? Who's responsible?"

Zhang Jing's words made Director Chen break out in a cold sweat. Even if something happened to a temporary worker at the company, they couldn't escape responsibility. No, he had to consult his superiors immediately.

Zhang Jing called Grandpa again to inquire about Achen's insurance situation. Grandpa said that insurance companies would refuse to cover cases like Achen's. Zhang Jing said that since Achen was working now, he was just like a normal person. He should be able to buy insurance, so she asked again. Grandpa said, "Thank you for taking the trouble, kid! What kind of insurance do you want to buy for Achen?"

Zhang Jing thought to herself, of course I want to buy all types of insurance for him, but it’s not convenient to say it.

"Grandpa, I want to buy an insurance policy for Achen. The kind that will give him a few thousand dollars a month for living expenses when he turns 55. He won't have to work, but he'll have enough to eat! But I need to compare several major insurance companies before deciding."

"Okay, okay! Ah Jing, you're married now. You're Ah Chen's guardian, so you're the one making the decisions. If you don't have enough money, come to Grandpa and get it!"

"No need, Grandpa. Today I consulted Director Chen about Ah Chen's situation. His company hired Ah Chen and others for a trial period, but I'm not sure if they have social security and medical insurance. I'm still waiting for his news. At the very least, he wants to buy them an accident card. If something happens at work, should we go to the insurance company or the company? This is something we need to take seriously."

After hearing this, grandpa agreed, "Xiao Jing, you are right! We didn't expect it. Tell grandpa as soon as you get the news!" Zhang Jing agreed and hung up the phone.

Zhang Jing quickly answered Wang Ping's call. "Beautiful girl, what's up? We haven't spoken in a while! I'm on a business trip to Xi'an right now, giving them an insurance class!"

"Lao Wang, you're doing well! Don't you sell insurance anymore?" Zhang Jing was curious.

"I rarely sell anymore. I've already resigned from Pacific Insurance and now work at Ping An Insurance."

"What's the difference?" Zhang Jing asked.

"My previous company had no room for development and was not suitable for me! Pacific Insurance focuses on household property insurance, while Ping An Insurance is more humane and people-oriented." Wang Ping began to talk.

"Speak in understandable language! I have something to consult you about!" Zhang Jing interrupted him rudely.

"Hahaha, Zhang Jing, you are still so good at talking! It would be a waste if you don't work in insurance! You are the one who trained my eloquence back then. Really, think about it and join us?" Wang Ping invited Zhang Jing.

"Your phone bill is roaming, so let me make it short!"

"Okay, let's get together when I get back. I'll give you a detailed report on my work progress so you can be happy for me. You just said you had something to ask me, so tell me what it is!"

Zhang Jing then recounted her marriage, the kind of husband she married, his job, and the insurance she was planning to buy. Finally, she asked Wang Ping if the insurance company would accept a case like Achen's.

Wang Ping said, "I've never encountered this kind of situation before. I'll ask around and tell you. By the way, are you looking for a husband like this because you want to buy insurance and kill him to defraud him?"

Zhang Jing was so angry that she yelled at Wang Ping: "I want to kill you for the insurance fraud! Can you even talk? No wonder Pacific can't survive!"

Wang Ping immediately apologized: "It was just a joke! Don't get angry, it's harmful to your health! We're old friends, I'm a straight shooter, don't take it personally. I'm a country bumpkin and don't know the big picture. I'll ask a professional to clarify your question. I'm sure someone has experienced this before. Don't worry, I'll treat you to a meal when I get back to Shenzhen to make amends! I'll drink three cups myself."

"That's more like it! Since you left Pacific, you should have some friends still working there, right? Recommend one to me, and I'll call and ask if Pacific Insurance has this kind of business. If one policy covers critical illness, accidental injury, and retirement, that's fine too. Your insurance company won't go bankrupt anyway!"

"Oh my dear, listen to me, don't go to Pacific Insurance. Those people are nothing! Do you know why I left there? After selling insurance, the promised commission was not paid, and the manager was given it. He even asked the manager to borrow money! For example, sometimes a customer wants to buy insurance but has no money. We privately lend the customer money to buy it first, and then the customer pays us back when he has the money. We can get the commission for this order."

"But the Pacific manager did this. We didn't have the money to advance the client. The manager told us to bring the client to him, and he used our commission to secure the client, which meant the client was his! After a long time, many people couldn't even afford to eat. I quit and changed jobs. I just couldn't stand their behavior, so I came to Ping An."

Zhang Jing said, "Old Wang, I didn't expect you to work so hard. I'll be waiting for your good news!"

Wang Ping said, "My wife is also in the insurance business. If you can buy it, or if a friend wants to buy it, could you put the policy in my wife's name? Since we're old colleagues and friends, could you please give it to her?"

"No problem! It's a small matter, as long as there are no insurance traps!" Zhang Jing agreed readily.

Wang Ping also promised sincerely: "I will never lie! Our company has been established for such a long time, if we were to cheat, we would have been shut down long ago. There are more than one or two people who buy insurance, so if there were any problems, someone would have caused trouble long ago. Honestly, if you don't do insurance, it's a waste of talent. Think about it seriously. Don't give up so quickly! Really, if you don't do it, you will never know how much potential you have!"

Wang Ping was still trying to persuade her, but Zhang Jing rudely hung up the phone. Of course, unlike what she had said, she wouldn't consult Pacific Insurance. She wanted to compare prices between different companies.

After thinking about it, I called my old colleague Ami. Ami said, "Damn, I haven't heard from you in a long time. Where did you go to make a fortune? Why do you think of your sisters?"

Zhang Jing smiled and said, "Didn't you introduce me to a job last year?"

"Didn't you go? What's the problem?" Ami asked.

"Even though I didn't go to work, I had a passionate affair with that young boss!"

"Really? Do I have wedding candy to eat? Don't forget me as the matchmaker when you hold the wedding! You should also give me a big red envelope." Ami shouted.

"Stop! It didn't work!" Ami was puzzled. "What's the reason?"

"This guy only wants to have casual sex, doesn't want to get married, and can't have children. So we broke up!"

"Then why are you looking for me?"

"Of course I have something! I remember you said you had a relative working for Pacific Insurance?"

"He's not a relative, he's an old neighbor!"

"Whatever, just give me her number. I want to ask about insurance."

"Then wait for me to find it and send it to you!"

"Okay, sister, thank you so much! I'm working in a nursing home now, I'm married, and I'm pregnant. Remember to have dinner with me someday when you're free!"

"You guy, you change so fast? Well, let's make an appointment when we have time! Bay~bay".

Zhang Jing put away the phone call from A-mi. She had to get busy with work.