Rebirth and making money first

When A-Long called, Zhang Jing was staring blankly at the mirror. It wasn't until the phone rang several times that she finally woke up and answered the phone. Hearing A-Long's voice, Zhang Jing suddenly realized she had a boyfriend. She had almost forgotten about it because of her job search.

When A-Long learned Zhang Jing had found a job, his first reaction was to complain about the low salary. He suggested that instead of working hard outside, she could work for him, and he would give her 4000 yuan a month. Zhang Jing was a little unhappy, but she remained determined to make a living through her own hard work.

A-Long didn't seem to mind, simply saying, "Let her do what she wants." He told her he knew she was off on the weekend and they'd meet up then. Finally, A-Long urged Zhang Jing to let him know if she encountered any difficulties. Zhang Jing half-jokingly said, "I haven't gotten paid yet. If I need money, could you please give me some?" A-Long smiled and replied, "I don't have much, but a few hundred yuan would be fine. I'll give it to her when we meet."

Zhang Jing felt a bit complicated after hanging up the phone. She returned home and found that the landlord had hired another nanny. The nanny looked dark and thin, with a hoarse voice, and had a typical Guangxi appearance. The old landlord was still chattering and instructing the new nanny, and from his tone, it could be heard that he did not like the new nanny very much. Seeing Zhang Jing come back, the landlord immediately left the nanny and came over to talk to her. While complaining that the nanny was ugly and dark, not smart enough, and even a little silly, the landlord asked Zhang Jing to help pay attention to the nanny's performance.

Zhang Jing listened to the landlord's nagging, sweating profusely. She couldn't stand this environment any longer, so she decided to move out as soon as possible. After all, she longed for a quiet and comfortable living space, free from the daily drudgery. She began searching for a new place, eager to bid farewell to this depressing place.

Zhang Jing then learned from two teachers and quickly grasped the ropes. The work wasn't complicated, with five or six teachers each teaching a hobby class. Li Xiangyue, Zheng Lijuan, and Liu Sumei were all teachers here. There were also several assistants, and Zhang Jing was recommended to do odd jobs. Essentially, she'd help out whoever was too busy. Director Chen, considering her secondary school education, had assigned her to someone else to see if she could move up. After all, Zheng Lijuan was about to be transferred, Li Xiangyue was too fussy, and Liu Sumei was playing it safe. There were few people here, but a lot to do.

However, Director Chen insisted on a week-long trial period for Zhang Jing before signing a contract if she performed satisfactorily. Furthermore, social security and medical insurance would not be purchased until two months later, and she would need to find a Shenzhen resident to act as a guarantor. These demands left Zhang Jing feeling apprehensive, and she secretly thanked herself for not moving in earlier. She figured it would be safer to wait until the contract was signed before relocating.

Next, Zhang Jing began to think about who to find as a guarantor. She went through the people around her in her mind and found that there was a cousin whose whole family was here, but she didn't want to bother them. The landlord's eldest daughter was a bit nagging, so it didn't seem appropriate. After thinking it over, it seemed that only A Long was left. Zhang Jing pondered in her heart: "Why not let A Long be the guarantor?"

"If you feel you can't do it, we won't force you." After Director Chen finished saying this, Zhang Jing instantly understood in her heart that she was being deliberately targeted by the other party! However, she did not show any dissatisfaction or panic. Instead, she immediately smiled and said, "Don't worry, Director. No matter what difficulties I encounter, I will try my best to overcome them and complete the work successfully. Oh, by the way, Director, can I let my boyfriend be the guarantor?" Hearing this, Director Chen couldn't help but be a little surprised and asked, "Do you have a boyfriend?" Zhang Jing smiled and nodded, and answered proudly, "Of course, I'm not afraid to tell you that my boyfriend is a super handsome guy!"

Zhang Jing then asked Director Chen if the company had any promotional material assignments, expressing her eagerness to try her hand at writing. Director Chen was pleasantly surprised and praised Zhang Jing, explaining that Li Xiangyue had always been responsible for writing the company's promotional materials. However, if Zhang Jing truly possessed writing skills, she should actively participate. This would not only earn her the appropriate royalties, but also provide an additional 100 yuan bonus for each published work. Finally, Director Chen encouraged Zhang Jing to contact Li Xiangyue for further discussion.

Zhang Jing was extremely excited when she heard the good news, because she knew that she finally had the opportunity to have two incomes legitimately.

Li Xiangyue knew Zhang Jing's plan and didn't waste any time. She herself was also overwhelmed by the monthly draft. Seeing Zhang Jing's question, she took out the writing requirements and a pile of newspapers, including Shenzhen Daily, Shenzhen Evening News, Guangdong Daily, and Yangcheng Evening News, and gave Zhang Jing the instructions to submit her work. She also told Zhang Jing not to contact her if she had any problems, and to handle them herself if she had any. This was the end of her help for Zhang Jing.

"Sister-in-law, do you have something against me? I'll know if you tell me!" Li Xiangyue hadn't expected Zhang Jing to be so shameless. Finally, unable to bear it any longer, she said, "Zhang Jing, what is your relationship with my father-in-law? How did you two meet?"

Zhang Jing looked at Li Xiangyue and felt helpless, so she told her that she and Uncle Zhang met at the stock exchange. At first, they just became familiar with each other because they exchanged stock trading experiences.

Hearing this, Li Xiangyue felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders. She exhaled deeply, feeling much more relaxed. However, a hint of worry flickered in her eyes, and she lowered her voice and said, "Actually, my old man always can't help but feel the urge to indulge himself whenever he's out of my mother-in-law's sight." She frowned, sighed softly, and continued, "My husband and I are always worried he'll be deceived. Therefore, we pay special attention to any woman who appears around him, fearing that this stubborn old man might get carried away, become stubborn, or even abandon himself. If that were to happen, I'm afraid his lifelong reputation would be ruined!" At the end, Li Xiangyue's tone was filled with helplessness and worry.

After hearing this, Zhang Jing secretly made up her mind to stay away from this family. She deeply understood that in this real world, money is the most important thing. Only by making enough money can she live the life she wants.

Zhang Jing took the newspaper back to her room and, after lunch, pondered her submissions. Besides press releases, she wanted to celebrate the development of reform and opening up in all its facets. She also wanted to write a novel series, which was another area of ​​focus. She also wanted to participate in a call for submissions. She also wanted to write about the company's activities and work in a vivid and distinctive way, complete with illustrations. This was a minor matter; the company had cameras.

Zhang Jing set a goal and flipped through the newspaper, searching for Li Xiangyue's articles. Her pen name was "The Moonlight is Strong," and her stories were all succinct, detailed accounts with accompanying illustrations. Zhang Jing suspected that without an insider connection, her articles wouldn't even be published. They wouldn't be compelling, wouldn't grab readers' attention. She couldn't be like her.

As for the story series, I'd write about a rural girl who leaves a place where boys are valued less than girls to work, and how she overcomes countless hardships and strives to emerge as a butterfly. I'd prepare three stories: one about rebirth as a treasure appraiser, one about making a fortune, and one about rebirth as a brilliant transformation...

The more Zhang Jing thought about it, the more excited she became, so she simply gave up her nap.

Every one of the special people I meet daily has a story to tell. Why not write it down? It turns out the material is all around us.