Rebirth and making money first

After seeing Uncle Zhang and his son off, Zhang Zhi seized the opportunity and tiptoed to get away, but she was caught by her sharp-eyed mother. Her mother yelled, "Stop! Zhang Zhi, where are you going? Come here and clean up the pots and dishes!" Zhang Zhi muttered reluctantly, "Mom, I paid for my food, why do I have to work?"

Hearing this, the old lady was immediately furious. She pointed at her daughter's nose and scolded her, "Humph! You think you can count, but you only know how to pay that little food fee. Do you really expect you to be well and serve you like a nanny every day?"

At this time, Zhang Jing, who was standing by, quickly came out to smooth things over and asked Ah Chen to help clean up. Unexpectedly, the old lady quickly stopped Zhang Jing and said, "Xiao Jing, don't worry about this. Go take care of the child. Mom will make you some noodles later. They came from Jiangsu, and we're not used to the taste of this food. Besides, you still have to feed the child, so you can't not eat more."

The little kid beside her blinked his big eyes and hurried to his grandmother, saying coquettishly, "Grandma, I want to eat noodles too! I want to sleep with you tonight!" When his mother heard this, her face lit up and she agreed without hesitation, "Okay, okay! My little baby, grandma will sleep with you tonight and take you to school tomorrow morning!"

Seeing this scene, Zhang Zhi couldn't help but complain: "Oh my God, look at the difference in your treatment. It really proves the saying 'the eldest loves the youngest, and the hardest part is in the middle'. Why do I have such a miserable life!" As she spoke, she helplessly began to clean up the dishes.

Mom stood by, giving instructions. Seeing this, Achen and Naituanzi also joined in to help, and the kitchen was filled with laughter.

Zhang Jing returned to her room, her brow furrowed slightly as she picked up the bank card again, a wave of emotion welling up inside her. She'd never imagined her son was already a baby with 110 million yuan in his pocket! That was no small sum. Uncle Zhang's family was incredibly wealthy! Wasn't she somehow on the receiving end of this?

At that moment, Zhang Jing's mind was a tangled mess, her thoughts racing like a flock of headless flies. She was racking her brain over a crucial question: What kind of business could sustain a long-term profit, standing firm through the test of time and enduring success?

Zhang Jing deeply understands the simple yet profound principle of "money makes money." She knows that if funds are simply left idle, they become like stagnant water, unable to generate further value. Only by allowing wealth to snowball and continuously increase in value can its enormous potential be fully tapped, truly realizing the purpose and value of money.

Insurance, real estate, stocks, and gold have all shown promising investment prospects over the past two decades. The insurance industry is like a sturdy fortress, providing peace of mind. The real estate market, like a vast expanse of fertile land, has consistently performed relatively stably and holds exciting growth potential. The stock market, while fraught with high risk, also offers the allure of high returns. And gold, a traditional store of value, is like a dazzling pearl, gleaming with eternal brilliance.

However, faced with so many seemingly tempting options, Zhang Jing didn't act impulsively. She understood that each investment path was complex and volatile, requiring significant time and effort to thoroughly research, analyze the pros and cons, and ultimately make a prudent and informed decision. After all, a single misstep could lead to a complete loss.

Besides this, Zhang Jing was deeply anxious. Zhang Yongle was in the volatile political arena. If something unexpected happened, like a landslide, she would have to find a way to protect herself from any consequences. Just thinking about how to handle such a possibility made her head feel like it was about to explode. She wasted countless brain cells, but still had no idea.

In comparison, her daughter's worth pales in comparison. However, Zhang Jing understands that as a mother, she must treat both children fairly and impartially, so she must carefully weigh the pros and cons and make careful plans. However, it's too early to discuss this at this point, as many details still need to be considered.

At this moment, Zhang Jing thought of her mother's memories of her hometown, the house they were about to move back to. Giving it to Zhang Xiaobing wasn't impossible, but she couldn't agree to it lightly. Thinking back to Zhang Xiaobing's disgusting face in her past life still made her shudder.

Zhang Jing was surprised to discover that she had seriously underestimated Zhang Yongle's abilities. This seemingly unremarkable man had actually managed to place Zhang Zhi in an orphanage, putting her in charge of the children's daily lives. Of course, all Zhang Zhi received was a temporary staff position.

Despite this, Zhang Zhi happily took on the new position. When she returned home, she recounted to Zhang Jing all the fun happenings at the orphanage. From the children's innocent smiles to their adorable yet playful antics, Zhang Zhi described them vividly, as if completely immersed in the childlike innocence and warmth of the atmosphere.

What's even more surprising is that Zhang Zhi actually showed a strong courage to reform, expressing her desire to adjust and improve some of the orphanage's existing management methods.

Seeing Zhang Zhi, who was so excited and eager to try, Zhang Jing couldn't help but pour a bucket of cold water on her: "You better be clear-headed. Before you went to that orphanage, it had been operating normally. You're new here and don't understand many things, so don't rush into anything. My suggestion is that you try to integrate slowly, observe and learn more. After all, you're just a temporary worker. How can you expect to change things so quickly? Besides, we're just going there to spend some time there. As long as things aren't so bad that they can't be handled, you'd better not spend all your time thinking about how to enforce justice! If you really encounter any problems that you can't figure out or can't solve, then go and discuss it with Zhang Yongle and see what he thinks!"

After hearing her sister's words, Zhang Zhi, who had been so enthusiastic, felt like a bucket of ice water had been poured over her head, instantly calming her down. After some reflection, she began to realize that she had indeed been a bit impulsive and blindly optimistic. So, Zhang Zhi gradually restrained her edge, worked hard to adapt to this new job, and tried to accept the aspects that made her feel uncomfortable.

After a while, fate seemed to play another trick on Zhang Zhi. Suddenly, she received notice that she would be transferred to Achen's workplace. Her new role would be to take over Zhang Jing's previous job—teaching people with intellectual disabilities.

Later, Zhang Zhi reported that there was a problem of child abuse by caregivers at the orphanage. Zhang Zhi's exposure of this issue attracted the attention of higher-ups. A complete purge ensued, and Zhang Yongle took the opportunity to transfer Zhang Zhi out.

Zhang Jing knew that this was the best option, so she asked Zhang Zhi to keep a low profile and not cause trouble for Zhang Yongle.

Mom was still obsessed with Zhang Jing's house and kept asking about it. Zhang Jing calmly asked, "Mom, if Zhang Yongle can really help Zhang Xiaobing find a good job in Shenzhen, then the three of us siblings probably won't be able to come back home easily. Then, wouldn't the house at home be just a decoration, useless? Do you think it's still necessary to keep it?"

After hearing Zhang Jing's words, her mother fell into deep thought, unsure what to do. She decided to ask her son what he thought. She then called Zhang Xiaobing and posed the difficult question to him.

After listening to his mother's story, Zhang Xiaobing on the other end of the phone unhesitatingly agreed with his sister Zhang Jing. He said, "Yes, Mom! You still have a bungalow to live in, and a commercial property. As for the apartment, it doesn't really matter. Besides, I'm planning on going to Shenzhen to make a living. If big brother can really help me find a job, we can just settle down there. In my opinion, we should just sell both the bungalow and the commercial property!"

Zhang Xiaobing's calculations were quite clear:

"However, the proceeds from the sale of this house must be managed by you personally. After all, you have to ensure that your grandson can afford a house in Shenzhen in the future! Besides, you will definitely live with me in my old age, so at least a three-bedroom apartment is enough for him to live in!"

Zhang Xiaobing's brazen words made his mother smile. "Then I won't force her. I'll give the house to you. You can come here and work first. When your affairs are settled, I'll bring your wife over to work too. That way, my grandson can also come to Shenzhen to go to school! We'll both turn our lives around!"

Zhang Jing rolled her eyes as the mother and daughter chatted animatedly on the phone. She didn't bother paying attention to them. As for what kind of job Zhang Yongle was looking for for Zhang Xiaobing, she didn't ask. It was up to him whether he wanted to work or not.

This was completely unexpected for Zhang Jing! She had always thought she was the only one who was proactive and hardworking, but now it seemed that everyone in her family, except her, was this type of person!

As soon as Zhang Xiaobing put down the phone, he couldn't wait to contact Zhang Yongle. Zhang Yongle was also a man of swift action, and he saw the opportunity and went to visit him directly.

When they got home, he and his mother chatted animatedly about what jobs would be suitable for Zhang Xiaobing. Once they started, they couldn't stop talking, jumping from one topic to another, their conversation growing more and more excited.

The result? Not only did he manage to get a meal, but he even got special permission from his mom to cuddle and play with the baby, having a good time.

Seeing this scene, even though Zhang Jing felt a little unhappy, she couldn't put on a cold expression. Helplessly, she could only occasionally nudge Zhang Yongle from the side, reminding him, "My brother has a stubborn and bad temper, and he's as hard as a rock. So, when assigning him a job, it's best to choose one with relatively simple interpersonal relationships, so that he doesn't suffer any setbacks."

Hearing this, the mother quickly took over the conversation and said, "Oh, if Xiaobing can get his feet under him, that would be great! Then maybe he can find a way to bring our whole family over. That way, we can also help you, Xiaojing. You know, you married a man who makes you worry!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yongle immediately patted his chest and promised solemnly: "Don't worry, Auntie, I will definitely arrange the soldier's work properly, and there will be absolutely no mistakes!"

A few days later, Zhang Xiaobing appeared in front of Zhang Jing, carrying a lot of bags. Zhang Jing was completely stunned. Wow, most of the bags were all specialties from Yunnan! Not only that, but one of them was specially given to Zhang Yongle. So Zhang Yongle came to dinner again and was treated as a guest of honor.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Zhang Yongle said to Zhang Jing, "I've done all this for you, and I've done a lot of favors. You must take good care of my son! Give him more breast milk. That little girl isn't eating enough, so she needs formula!"

Zhang Jing glared at him and said, "I have the final say over my children. Don't forget, the child's surname is Xue!" Zhang Yongle was furious and left quickly.

The old lady noticed something was wrong and stared at Zhang Jing, asking her questions. Zhang Jing didn't answer, but said that she should quit her job at the nursing home and asked Zhang Yongle to help her find another unit. When the old lady heard this, she hurriedly said, "Then let your sister-in-law do your job!"

Zhang Jing smiled bitterly: "Is your daughter-in-law a person who can endure hardships? She has no education and finds it dirty to serve others. She'd better not embarrass herself!"

My mother was anxious. "Talk to Xiaole and find a suitable job for your sister-in-law. He will definitely listen to you!"

Zhang Jing asked her mother in surprise, "How did you know that?"

The mother looked very proud: "I guessed it even if you didn't tell me. Your two children are his, right?" Seeing Zhang Jing staring at her strangely, the old lady said confidently:

"You are my child, don't I know you? Don't think my eyesight is bad. I can't see that he hugged the child and refused to let go as soon as he came. No one would believe that it wasn't his!" Seeing that Zhang Jing wanted to refute, he stopped her from saying:

"How could Mom really harm you? It's so hard to get a chance like this, to meet a noble person. If we don't seize the opportunity, if one person succeeds, everyone else will benefit. If we miss it, it will be too late to regret it!"