Rebirth and making money first

After dinner, Zhang Jing pulled Alan aside to talk. The whole family, young and old, enjoyed listening to Zhang Jing's chat, so they gathered around. Seeing this, Zhang Jing quickly asked Achen to take everyone away so as not to disturb their conversation.

Zhang Jing advised Alan, "You must cherish Gao Wei. No one can predict the future."

Alan replied helplessly, "But my parents don't like him very much. I'm afraid of making them angry. After all, they're so old. It would be terrible if they got sick because of this."

Zhang Jing continued to ask, "Isn't your purpose in recruiting a live-in son-in-law to find someone to help you take care of your parents?"

Alan nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes!"

Zhang Jing immediately said, "Then Gao Wei is the most suitable candidate at the moment!" After saying this, she couldn't help but sigh in her heart, thinking that she was really trying her best as a matchmaker, but unfortunately there was no reward.

Seeing that Alan still looked puzzled, Zhang Jing couldn't help but sigh again, thinking to herself that it was really not easy for her to be a matchmaker.

Then, she patiently explained to Alan, "When your parents were young, they had stable jobs and a house, which means they were financially well-off and had a certain social status. But all these years have passed, and they still haven't had children. Common sense suggests the problem lies with your father, with a 99% probability! Generally speaking, if the woman is unable to conceive, the man will often choose to divorce and remarry. After all, continuing the family line is very important to most families."

"If it's the man's fault, the woman will be more inclined to accompany and support him, and may even consider adopting a child to continue the family bloodline. So, from this perspective, your mother must have loved your father deeply, otherwise she wouldn't have been with him until today."

Hearing this, Alan's eyes widened in surprise. He asked in disbelief, "How do you know all this?" Zhang Jing smiled and said, "I'm a matchmaker, so naturally I have to understand all kinds of situations. Also, I've seen many similar cases, so I'm quite sensitive to this kind of thing. Actually, situations like your parents' are not uncommon, but many people are reluctant to discuss it openly. However, with the advancement of technology, there are more and more treatments for infertility. Perhaps you could suggest that they go to the hospital for a checkup; maybe a solution can be found."

Zhang Jing continued, "If a woman is infertile, 99% of men will divorce and find another woman. The remaining 1% will raise illegitimate children while pretending to be deeply in love at home." She paused, then added, "If a man is infertile, 99% of women will stay with him for life and adopt children. The remaining 1% will reluctantly make the decision and dump him."

After hearing this, Alan fell into deep thought. She realized that her parents' relationship wasn't as simple as it seemed, and perhaps there were many unknown stories hidden within. She also began to ponder her own future marriage, wondering if she could, like her mother, steadfastly stay by her partner's side, facing life's difficulties and challenges together.

Alan said, "That's true. My parents adopted me, but they were very kind to me."

"The fact that they adopted you shows that they are hedonists, and your mother listens to your father." Zhang Jing said seriously.

"Wow! Sister Jing, can you tell fortunes? You're so accurate." Alan looked at Zhang Jing in admiration, his eyes brightening. Zhang Jing laughed inwardly, thinking: What the hell am I supposed to do with fortune-telling? Your family's problems can be figured out with just a little bit of thought.

"Why do you say your parents are hedonists? Look, if most people don't have children, they would first consider adopting a boy. But they chose you. What does this mean?" Zhang Jing paused and continued, "They must know that if they adopt a boy, when he grows up and gets married, they'll need to buy a house, which is a considerable expense. Also, if they meet an ungrateful person, their efforts may be in vain and they will end up with nothing."

"You won't be angry with me for saying this, right?" Zhang Jing looked at Alan with some concern and asked cautiously.

"Ah Jing, thank you for telling me the truth. You told me these things because you treat me as a friend. Don't worry, I won't be angry. In fact, I had similar speculations before and even asked my parents about it. My mother said she just wanted a caring little cotton-padded jacket!"

Zhang Jing nodded and continued, "They chose girls because, firstly, they think girls are less stressful and less laborious, and secondly, they're worried that boys will have to get married and buy a house in the future, which would be too much pressure. And compared to the other workers, your family is indeed more affluent, right?"

Alan nodded slightly in agreement.

Zhang Jing continued her analysis, "If your parents just wanted to adopt a pretty girl, they could have chosen someone else. But they chose you. And you're only average-looking, and you can't even work. Only by collecting the minimum living allowance can you stay by their side and take care of them in their later years!"

"I was going to take care of them until they die. My brothers and sisters promised me that when they were gone, they would take me to Hong Kong to live with us. Brothers and sisters will never be separated!"

Zhang Jing ignored her and continued, "They know you're not normal, so they want to find an honest man to marry you. As for whether you can have children in the future or whether the child will inherit the gene, they don't think too much about it. They haven't even made any preparations in this regard!"

Alan thought about it and it seemed to be the case. He couldn't help but think about it.

Zhang Jing then promoted Gao Wei:

"Gao Wei is handsome, has a stable job, and owns a shop in Huizhou. He can start collecting rent after paying off his mortgage next year, and he can start his own business. If he doesn't want to bother, selling the shop will give him enough for a down payment on a house in Shenzhen. He has too many brothers and sisters, and he's too poor to get married."

Alan said, "Our whole family has inquired about his situation." Zhang Jing continued, "Now that you two are destined to be together, why are you still hesitating? Why don't you take him down while he's at it?"

Alan got excited after hearing this, "But my parents don't think he'll be a good person."

Zhang Jing asked Alan, "The key is whether you like him or not? Are you willing to do it?" Alan nodded, "He's very handsome, smart, and tall. I'm willing to do it and I like him!"

Zhang Jing said, "You're not young anymore. Don't you want to have a beautiful baby with Gao Wei?" Alan was even more excited when he heard that. "Ah Jing, do you think I can?"

"As long as you can get married, it's fine!" Zhang Jing's final words gave Alan more confidence. "I must convince Mom and Dad!"

Zhang Jing stopped Alan, "If you want to date Gao Wei, don't tell your parents. If they object, just pretend to be obedient. If they ask about Gao Wei, just say he took a leave to go home for a blind date."

"This way, you can date at work, and you can be a good girl at home. If things don't work out and you break up, it won't affect people around you introducing you to other people, and you can still continue dating. If it works out, your parents won't object. If things work out, the four of you can live together. If things don't work out, you can live separately!"

Alan asked Zhang Jing, "We can't afford a house if we live separately!" Zhang Jing said that after they get married, they'll move Gao Wei's household registration in. They'll apply for public housing and just go back to visit their parents from time to time.

Alan thought this was feasible and she was very grateful to Zhang Jing. Zhang Jing said, "Da Zhuang and A Chen both have families, but you're still single. We can only help you so far, but you have to be brave and happy!"

Alan said that she would definitely be happy.

After seeing Alan off, Zhang Jing breathed a sigh of relief. Her parents-in-law pretended to watch TV, their ears perked up to listen to Zhang Jing and her conversation. The volume was so low it was almost inaudible. Grandpa also pretended to read a newspaper, his ears perked up as well.

Zhang Jing looked around and said, "Where's Achen? He went home. Let's buy some grapes later!"

Grandpa said hurriedly, "I asked Achen to help me buy a bottle of soy sauce. What took you so long? Let's go get someone to check it out."

"I'll go," the mother-in-law volunteered to go find Achen.

The father-in-law looked at Zhang Jing with a look of satisfaction: "Ah Jing, you are really good at speaking!" Zhang Jing said modestly, "In a nursing home, if you don't have good eloquence, you will suffer!"

My mother-in-law and Ah Chen came back soon and bought some grapes for the two of them to take back.

Grandpa said that Ajing is very good at persuading people.

My mother-in-law said, "I heard her fooling around with Alan. If I were Alan, I would have agreed to get married."

The father-in-law said, "Stop talking nonsense. We don't have to worry about those two idiots insisting on living together anymore! With only my daughter-in-law, even if there were more people, they wouldn't be a match for her!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.