Rebirth and making money first

Gao Wei was completely frustrated with Zhang Jing, but she cleverly asked Gao Wei to ask Director Chen, "I can't say for sure, you can ask Lao Chen, he has experience!" Gao Wei immediately hung up the phone and went to find Director Chen to explain his visit.

Director Chen, hearing his words, mentally cursed Zhang Jing several times. But he still patiently questioned him about his behavior and details of his visit to Alan's house. Hearing his answer, Old Chen was speechless. He simply said he had no idea and advised him to wait for further information.

Gao Wei was still worried, so Director Chen asked him to talk to Zhang Jing about it again. So Gao Wei rushed to the nursing home and asked Zhang Jing to have lunch with him. Zhang Jing, with her belly full, went to a nearby Henan Dumpling Restaurant with him.

"Sister Jing, order whatever you want! I'll treat you today."

"Oh! Looks like there's hope for marriage?" Zhang Jing teased Gao Wei. Gao Wei immediately said with a sad face, "If you ask me, I can't tell you. Brother Chen analyzed it and told me to wait for news."

Zhang Jing ordered the dumplings and cold noodles she wanted and said, "You know the truth best. You asked us because you don't want to believe that you didn't succeed!"

Gao Wei said admiringly, "Sister Jing, you are right!", and ordered a bowl of mutton soup with white bread for each of them.

"Tell me, what do you think of bringing rice, oil, fish and meat to someone else's house?"

"Oh, I'm afraid if I bring milk powder or fruit, they'll look down on me and ask me to bring it back. They definitely won't do that with rice, oil, meat, or fish. If they look down on me, I won't bring anything back either."

"Did you have dinner at her house?"

"Of course they ate it. They cooked fish and meat. Her mother also bought chicken and made white-cut chicken, stewed bone soup, and even got prawns. It was quite a rich meal."

"That means they are quite satisfied with you. Then why are you worried?"

"Sister Jing, they asked about my family situation. They also said they wanted to have me as their family, including wanting their child to have their surname."

"You don't want to?" Zhang Jing asked him, "You're in your 30s now, right? How much money have you saved? Have you bought a house? Are you planning to go back to Henan and farm in the future?"

Gao Wei was speechless after hearing the constant questioning. "Sister Jing, my family isn't well off. I happened to come out with a fellow villager and after many twists and turns, I finally got into this company. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll work here until retirement. The little money I save by living frugally isn't enough for anything. My only luck is that I bought the shop with you. In a few months, I'll be able to pay off my mortgage and have a stable income."

Zhang Jing said while eating: "Then you have to get Alan!" Seeing Gao Wei puzzled, she spread out her words:

"First, looking at her financial situation, Alan has the following advantages: 1. She has a Shenzhen hukou (household registration); 2. Her parents own a home; 3. Her parents have a pension and medical insurance; 4. Alan is an adopted daughter and the sole heir to their property; 5. Alan receives a minimum living allowance, so if she can't find work, she'll have food to eat; 6. All of Alan's older siblings are in Hong Kong. Now that her biological parents are gone, they're all vying to take care of her. They even treat her adoptive parents as their own parents. The incredibly harmonious relationship between the two sides is all thanks to Alan."

Gao Wei nodded as he listened: "Sister Jing, you know so much!"

Zhang Jing continued, "So, their common goal is to find a normal man. When Alan becomes their son-in-law, he will not only provide for the elderly and see them to the end of their lives, but also take care of Alan for the rest of his life. In case of any unforeseen circumstances, Alan's children will not abandon their mother. But Alan always looks different from a normal person. Otherwise, why would her parents bring five children to Hong Kong and give her up for adoption?"

Gao Wei said that Alan, like Achen and Dazhuang, was mentally retarded. If it was acquired and did not affect fertility, it would not matter.

Zhang Jing said, "The key is you! If you can't afford a house or a car in Shenzhen, your chances of finding a girlfriend are very low. People will think you're poor and have no future."

"Sister Jing, you're absolutely right! What should I do then? Become Alan's son-in-law? I'll have to endure the humiliation if I live there. I'll try not to live there unless I have no other choice. My parents will probably be mad if they know!"

Zhang Jing said, "That depends on what you want."

"What do you mean?" Gao Wei looked curious.

Zhang Jing sighed: "Are you working here to realize your self-worth?" Gao Wei said, "Of course not. I'm working here to earn money and find a wife."

"There's a shortcut you can take now, are you willing?"

"Sister Jing, you drink the mutton soup. If you can't finish the dumplings, pack them up and eat them back home. Tell your brother about it in detail."

Zhang Jing was very pleased with Gao Wei's performance. "Handsome boy, as long as you marry Alan, you can get a Shenzhen hukou. With a Shenzhen hukou, you and Alan can have children. Even if you settle down in Shenzhen! If you don't like living with her parents, the three of you can apply for welfare housing. Then you can visit her parents often, and after they pass away, the inheritance will still be yours!"

Gao Wei nodded and said excitedly, "Sister Jing, I understand now that you put it that way."

"I haven't finished yet. Pay off your monthly payments on your shop before you get married. That's your pre-marital property. After you get married, Alan's brothers and sisters will allocate all their resources to you. When you walk down the streets of Hong Kong, can you imagine the envy and praise you receive from the elders back home? Who would dare laugh at you then, saying you're just a door-to-door? Or your wife is just a moron?"

"Most people in this world dislike the poor and hate the rich. Your choice determines your future life. No one can make this decision for you."

Gao Wei's eyes became brighter and brighter. "Sister Jing, you really are my sister! I almost went back to my hometown for a blind date, but luckily you asked Brother Chen to find me. I understand now. No wonder you and Zuo Panxue both found such husbands! At the beginning, many people talked about you behind our backs. Now I think you are the smart ones."

Zhang Jing said, "Our situations are different. Xiao Zuo wants to enjoy the wealth of the Dazhuang family, while I want to protect my property and be plotted against. When it comes to you, you can only take advantage of the opportunity to overtake."

Gao Wei said, "That's enough for me. But what if Alan's parents don't like me?"

Zhang Jing rolled her eyes. "Aren't you men always persistent? She works in the same unit as you, so help her out more often. Stand up for her when someone bullies her, buy her plenty of snacks and fruits, and let her rest in your dorm when she's tired. Act like her boyfriend. As long as she's willing, her parents have to agree!"

Gao Wei said, "I don't need you to teach me this question. I know what to do."

Zhang Jing said, "I'm warning you, don't do anything that's already been done. It's important to make Alan feel that you're a quality man, and it's more likely to be successful if she takes the initiative than if you do. Go learn to drive and get a license when you have time. If you get married and her brothers and sisters give you a car, it'll be terrible if you can't drive! You have to be one step ahead of others in making plans!"

Gao Wei agreed: "Sister Jing, I already have a driver's license. You saved my life today! I think it's clear now. I don't need to thank you for your kindness. I will definitely invite you to my wedding!"

Zhang Jing pointed to her belly and said, "It would be best if you could finish it quickly. I'm afraid I won't be able to go then."

Gao Wei said, "I will definitely try my best!"

Zhang Jing thought about Achen and told Gao Wei about it as well. "Achen, Alan, and Dazhuang are often together, and their relationship is much better than others. They can't tell the difference between friendship and love, thinking it's just children playing house. They still want to live together, but no matter what I say, they pretend not to hear. I'm so worried!"

Gao Wei laughed at Zhang Jing, "So there's smoke coming out of the backyard. We need to step up our vigilance! But don't worry, I'll keep an eye on them and make sure they don't cause any trouble."

The two of them finished their meal happily. In addition to the dumplings, Zhang Jing also took two meat buns and planned to take them to Mrs. Xu.

Gao Wei also saw Zhang Jing off and hurried off to work. This time, he felt at ease and secretly thanked himself for meeting Zhang Jing.

Gao Wei had some feelings for Zhang Jing at the time, but before he could express them, Zhang Jing had already developed so much that he could hardly catch up. This time, he also had his own goals and was ready to live a life that others envied.

When Mrs. Xu saw the dumplings and roujiamo that Zhang Jing brought, she said she couldn't eat that much, so she saved a few dumplings and one roujiamo for Zhang Jing. "If you like it, eat more to replenish your body," Zhang Jing agreed happily; she loved pasta.

The joy was gone as soon as she got off work, because Achen brought Alan to pick her up again. Zhang Jing still had to pretend to be happy, "Alan, my little cutie, are you here to pick me up from get off work too?"

"Yes, Jing. Can I go to Grandpa's house for dinner?"

Zhang Jing said, of course!

Back at my grandfather's house, my parents-in-law were there too. Seeing Alan, I looked at Zhang Jing. Zhang Jing introduced Alan generously, "This is Achen's classmate, and they're now colleagues. They're very close, and he came to visit. He even came with Achen to pick me up from get off work!"

Achen's mother looked at Zhang Jing and when she saw Zhang Jing nod, she knew that Alan was the silly girl Achen liked. She quickly pulled Alan closer and asked her all sorts of questions.

By the time dinner was over, everyone in the family knew Alan had a blind date. She'd come over simply to ask Zhang Jing for advice. After all, her parents were worried she couldn't control Gao Wei, and she was willing to accept him. This left her feeling torn, unsure what to do.

When the whole family looked at Zhang Jing, she was heartbroken. She was not a psychologist, so why did they come to her for everything?