Rebirth and making money first

Zhang Jing had no idea she now held a significant position in her husband's family. She wearily pulled Ah Chen into the house. The day had been exhausting, both physically and mentally, with not a single moment of peace of mind.

Seeing Zhang Jing so tired, Ah Chen thoughtfully went to the kitchen to wash the grapes so that she could rest for a while. At this moment, Zhang Jing's cell phone suddenly rang. It turned out to be her sister Zhang Zhi calling.

Zhang Zhi on the other end of the phone said, "Sister, I'm planning to go to Hong Kong to get my documents. I might have to stay there for about 20 days, and I can't come back until I get them. I was wondering if I could leave my precious daughter at your house for a while? Of course, I'll give you the living expenses on time!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jing shook her head like a rattle and said anxiously, "Oh, Xiaozhi! It's not that I don't want to help you, but I'm pregnant now. My body is getting heavier day by day, and it's really inconvenient for me to move around! I really don't have the energy to take care of a child. Besides, your lovely little girl is only two and a half years old. She needs her mother by her side the most."

Zhang Zhi on the other end of the phone couldn't help but sigh after hearing her sister's words. She explained to her sister helplessly, "Sister, I know in my heart that I'm causing you trouble, but I really have no other choice! My husband goes to work early and comes back late every day to earn money for our little family. He can't spare even a little free time to take care of the children. Besides, my parents-in-law have to take the trouble to take care of my husband's early children."

"Besides, the Hong Kong government-provided house they live in is so small that it's difficult to turn around. If we bring the child there, the place will only become more crowded and noisy, and the child will suffer. This will disrupt the whole family."

"I already have a distant relationship with my parents-in-law, and I have to endure it even if I live with them. So, sister, please have mercy on me and help me this time. I promise to come here early tomorrow morning, complete the handover with you, and then go to Hong Kong right away."

Zhang Jing felt sorry for Zhang Zhi's pity and couldn't refuse to help. She agreed, but asked Zhang Zhi to communicate with the child first to avoid a big fight. She called the director again to request leave, explaining the situation. She needed to bring the child to work, hoping for special approval. Zhang Jing, disheartened, was planning to leave the child with Achen's grandfather and the nanny and pick him up after get off work if the director disagreed. But after the director asked for the reason, he actually agreed.

How could Zhang Jing possibly know? The director had agreed to let her bring chubby Xuanxuan to work because most of the residents in the nursing home seemed lifeless, as if they had lost their passion and drive for life. So, the director thought a lively, adorable child would bring some life and excitement to the place, adding some noise and playfulness, which would be a good thing.

Just like that, chubby Xuanxuan was brought to Zhang Jing. She didn't realize she was shouldering a heavy responsibility. However, when Xuanxuan watched her mother walk away without looking back, she thought her mother didn't want her anymore. Her little heart was instantly filled with endless fear and loss, and she burst into tears.

Zhang Jing was at a loss for a moment, so she had to ask Achen to help hold Xuanxuan, while she herself hurriedly picked up the little girl's clothes and milk and hurriedly set out on the way home.

Along the way, this strange combination attracted many curious glances from passersby, their eyes full of suspicion and vigilance, as if Zhang Jing was a human trafficker. Faced with these strange looks, Zhang Jing felt very uncomfortable, but she had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue walking forward.

After returning home, the little girl continued to cry and kept asking for her mother. Zhang Jing patiently tried to comfort her, saying, "Be good, baby. If you behave well, your mother will come to pick you up soon!" However, such comfort had no effect on the young child.

Just as Zhang Jing was frantic, Ah Chen was quick-witted. He quickly pulled out a variety of delicious snacks from the kitchen and placed them before Xuanxuan. Seeing the alluring delicacies, Xuanxuan finally stopped crying and, with tears in her eyes, began to devour them with big mouthfuls. Zhang Jing, feeling both amused and embarrassed, quickly washed a hot towel to wipe her hands and face. She also forced her to drink some warm water.

Seeing that there was still time, Zhang Jing asked Achen to go to work. She stayed at home to coax the fat girl. The little girl would ask when her mother would be back, and Zhang Jing patiently explained. After feeding her lunch, she saw that the child was sleepy, so she quickly wiped her hands and face and put her to bed for a nap. She also coaxed her, saying, "Aunt is also a mother, and aunt is also a mother. It's great to have three mothers! Do you think I look like your mother? Your mother even calls me sister."

The plump girl tossed and turned several times in bed before quickly falling into a sweet dream. Zhang Jing tiptoed to the bedside, carefully picked up the air-conditioned quilt next to her, and gently covered the plump girl with it, fearing to wake her. Then, Zhang Jing turned and left the room, went to the living room, turned on her computer, and began to write.

Time passed by minute by minute, and after an unknown amount of time, Zhang Jing suddenly realized that she hadn't visited her child for a long time. So she stopped typing on the keyboard, stood up and walked towards the bedroom.

The moment she pushed open the door, she was shocked by the sight before her. The little girl who should have been sleeping soundly was now silently crying, sitting on the bed with a look of grievance on her face.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Jing's heart almost broke. She hurried over and said, "Oh my baby, when did you wake up? Why didn't you tell your aunt? Come, come here and let your aunt hug you. Don't cry, don't cry. Let's get up and wash our faces first, okay? After washing your face, your aunt will make you a cup of sweet honey water to drink."

Hearing this, the little girl nodded obediently, then climbed down from the bed and walked into the bathroom with her short legs. Zhang Jing followed behind, helping the little girl wipe her hands and face. After she finished squatting in the toilet and cleaned up, Zhang Jing took her to the living room.

After returning to the living room, Zhang Jingyi quickly turned on the TV and tuned to the cartoon channel. Then, he went into the kitchen, took out a jar of honey and a cup, and expertly brewed honey water. Soon, a cup of warm, fragrant honey water was placed in front of the little girl.

The little girl couldn't wait to pick up the cup and take a sip. In an instant, her big, lifeless eyes lit up, and a bright smile spread across her face. She raised her head and shouted to Zhang Jing, "Auntie, this is delicious. So sweet, really sweet!" Zhang Jing smiled and nodded, watching the little girl drink the entire cup of honey water in one gulp with loving eyes.

Zhang Jing was finally accepted by the child, and she took charge of the afternoon cartoon show. Zhang Jing typed away, and of course, the fat girl's snacks and fruit were also placed on the table. After finally waiting for Ah Chen to get off work, the three of them went to Grandpa's house for dinner.

Grandpa has no immunity to fat kids; even the babysitter is happy to see the little girl. Once Achen's parents and brother arrive, the little girl becomes the center of attention. The milk ball has the most followers. Grandpa directly asks Zhang Jing to bring the child over tomorrow, and he'll take care of her until she gets off work. Achen's mother says she can take a week off to look after the child.

Originally, people didn't find children interesting, but after seeing this adorable chubby girl, they immediately became excited about Zhang Jing's baby bump. Just imagine how wonderful it would be when the two identical chubby little kids called out "Grandpa and Grandma"!

So everyone was still surrounding the fat girl until the end of the meal. Grandpa couldn't stand it anymore and quickly sent everyone home. Zhang Jing and Achen each took the child's hand and walked away. The fat girl said goodbye to everyone sweetly, "Goodbye Grandpa! Goodbye Grandma! Goodbye Uncle! Goodbye Grandpa!"

"Goodbye, goodbye!" "Come tomorrow!" "There will be delicious food tomorrow, come early!"

Watching the entire family's attention being drawn to a chubby little girl, Zhang Jing expressed frustration. As she walked, she encountered many people in the neighborhood, each asking, "Whose child is this?" She explained, and the chubby girl, uninstructed, greeted everyone she met with "Hello, Grandma!" "Hello, Grandpa!" "Hello, Auntie!" and so on, drawing widespread praise. Zhang Jing quickly took her home, determined to bring her to work tomorrow. Too conspicuous!

In the evening, Zhang Jing prepared the child's bowls, spoons, cups, and a change of clothes. She planned to take the child to work the next day. After washing the child and putting him to bed, Zhang Jing asked Achen to watch over her.

Zhang Jing took a quick shower and came out, worried that Achen couldn't handle it. When she came out, she found that the two were in front of the Buddha altar, and the fat girl was actually listening to Achen chanting the Heart Sutra!

Zhang Jing remained silent, clasping her hands together and listening. The little girl followed suit. As soon as Ah Chen finished reciting and stood up, the fat girl pushed him away and said, "Uncle, please move aside. I want to recite the Guanyin Sutra too." She knelt on the prayer mat, clasped her hands together, and began to recite her own "Guanyin Sutra" facing the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva:

"Namo Buddha, Namo Dharma, Namo Sangha, Namo Greatly Compassionate Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. I have a connection with the Buddha, a cause with the Buddha, and the Dharma is my common cause. I am always happy and respectful. I chant Avalokitesvara in the morning and in the evening. Every thought arises from the heart. Chanting the Buddha never leaves my mind. People are separated from difficulties, and difficulties are separated from people. All disasters turn into dust."

He kowtowed even after finishing reading it. Zhang Jing was stunned, and Achen also looked at the milk ball curiously.

Lying in bed, Zhang Jing asked her who taught her. She said it was her mother, and she had to recite it every day. Zhang Jing said that from now on, the brothers and sisters in your aunt's belly will have to listen to you recite. The fat girl touched Zhang Jing's belly with her chubby hands and said, "You have to be obedient, and your sister will take you to play!"

The child fell asleep, and Zhang Jing received a text message from Zhang Zhi asking if the child was crying. Zhang Jing replied, "I've coaxed him into a coaxing state," to which Zhang Zhi replied, "That's good."

Zhang Jing felt tired after a day of taking care of the baby, and she felt that she would be in a bad mood the moment she gave birth to her second child.