Rebirth and making money first

After hearing Zhang Jing's request, Zhang Zhi frowned and said unhappily, "Sister, you're deliberately making things difficult for me!" Zhang Jing spread her hands and replied nonchalantly, "Oh, I was planning to save this money for moving. If you don't want to lend it, forget it. It's no big deal for me."

Zhang Zhi was very puzzled and couldn't help asking, "Sister, didn't you just get a large sum of demolition compensation a while ago? Where did all that money go?" Zhang Jing's lips curled up slightly as she replied casually, "Oh, I put it in a fixed deposit, and I can earn a lot of interest!" After hearing this, Zhang Zhi turned away helplessly. Zhang Jing, on the other hand, acted as if nothing had happened, continuing to live her leisurely life step by step.

But soon, like a flash of lightning, Zhang Jing suddenly remembered something extremely important. She looked panicked, frantically grabbed her phone, and quickly dialed the numbers of her mother-in-law and grandfather.

As soon as the call was connected, she couldn't wait to speak, "Mom, Dad! Please don't lend money to Zhang Zhi! This is a matter of principle. We must stick to this bottom line no matter what!" Her voice trembled slightly with anxiety, as if this matter concerned the safety of the entire family. Knowing that it was related to gambling, everyone became more vigilant.

At this moment, in stark contrast to Zhang Jing, Zhang Zhi's husband had not yet appeared. Surprisingly, Zhang Zhi herself appeared confident and even assured everyone, "Don't worry, I've already taken care of all the problems!" Hearing this, the people around her looked at each other in bewilderment, their hearts filled with confusion.

Then, Zhang Zhi continued to explain, "Actually, that kid got some information from somewhere and actually went to the bank and applied for a loan! He then used the loan to pay off all the high-interest loans he'd already owed!"

Zhang Zhi further revealed, "Next, he plans to take a portion of his salary every month to slowly repay the remaining debt. After all, he's now over 18 years old, and according to Hong Kong law, he's fully capable of independently shouldering these debts! So, everyone really doesn't need to worry too much!" After saying this, Zhang Zhi's face broke into a relaxed smile, but for some reason, it always seemed a little unreal...

However, when Zhang Zhi's husband learned about this, he couldn't help but blame her. He complained that when the family encountered difficulties, Zhang Zhi's brothers and sisters were unable to help at all, which was really disappointing. These words instantly ignited Zhang Zhi's long-suppressed anger, and a fierce argument broke out. The couple went back and forth, neither of them giving in, and the whole house was filled with tension...

The rage that had been suppressed for so long now surged wildly within Zhang Zhi's chest, like an active volcano about to erupt. Finally, the rage could no longer be contained, and it erupted in an instant. And the one who bore the brunt of this rage was her husband.

Zhang Zhi pointed her finger directly at her husband, her face trembling slightly with anger. At the same time, her mouth fired a barrage of scolding like a machine gun: "You heartless thing! All you do all day is eat, drink, and have fun, and you don't care about the family at all!" Every word was like a sharp knife, piercing his heart.

That powerful aura was chilling, as if it could overturn the entire house. And what about her poor husband? He stood there silently, head lowered, like a child who had done something wrong, not daring to meet Zhang Zhi's gaze. His once handsome face was now filled with embarrassment and helplessness. He could only mutter quietly, "Shrew... What a shrew..." He looked both embarrassed and pitiful, like a weak scholar who had the misfortune of encountering a rude and unreasonable soldier.

However, Zhang Zhi's anger didn't stop because of her husband's silence. On the contrary, she grew increasingly agitated, her voice rising higher and higher. "Hmph! I've had enough of this! Let's get a divorce! The child's yours, and your parents can raise the second one! And I don't want a penny of that money, just give it all to your mom! That way, I'll be completely free and at ease!" She shouted at the top of her lungs, her entire body swirling with rage.

The little girl was so frightened that she burst into tears, shouting, "Mom and Dad, I'm scared!" Hearing this, the Hong Kong man nearby hurriedly picked up his daughter. Seeing that the child was really frightened, he quickly comforted her.

Especially when Zhang Zhi yelled frantically, "Get divorced again, and you'll be a three-time marriage man! My second marriage isn't a big deal, but let's see which woman is willing to marry you? Get married once and leave a child as a souvenir! I can find a job on my own, with food and shelter provided. I don't know how comfortable it would be!"

Although she spoke tough, in reality, after her husband fled the scene in a panic, Zhang Zhi suddenly felt unwell. Uncomfortable, she decided to go to the hospital for a checkup, and the result surprised her - she was pregnant!

This unexpected news, like a bombshell, instantly triggered a series of new problems and troubles. Zhang Zhi was happy, and she wanted to have a son. Now that there was hope, she instantly understood the reason for her emotional instability. She held her daughter and comforted her for a long time.

After learning about this, the mother quickly called and anxiously advised, "She already has a son, and you gave birth to a daughter before. If you have another child, it would be perfect, but the problem now is that no one can help you take care of the child. It will definitely be very difficult for you. The reason you don't feel tired raising a daughter is because everyone is helping to share the burden. So it's better not to have this child."

Zhang Jing knew full well that her sister was deeply obsessed with having a son. Seeing her sister so determined, even at the risk of her own health, Zhang Jing repeatedly and earnestly tried to dissuade her from doing so, but her sister simply wouldn't listen.

Later, my parents-in-law, who were far away in Hong Kong, learned about this and said that they were too old to help take care of the child. So, if my sister still insisted on having the child, then everything would have to be handled by herself, and they had no objection to this.

Even my brother-in-law said that it was entirely up to my sister to decide. If she gave birth to the child, he would be responsible for raising it, but if she didn't, he didn't care.

However, Zhang Zhi was completely determined, no matter what anyone said. She insisted on having the baby. To that end, she begged her sister, Zhang Jing, to help her look after the baby for a few days while she planned to return home.

According to Zhang Zhi, she had previously found a so-called deity in the countryside and prayed to him for a son. Now that she was pregnant, she had finally gotten her wish, and according to the original agreement, she had to return to fulfill her wish.

Because Naituanzi was too young to travel with, she wanted to entrust her to her sister's care. Zhang Jing couldn't help but dissuade her sister again, saying, "You've just gotten pregnant. Don't run around and make a fuss!" But her sister remained unmoved, insisting that since her wish had been fulfilled, she must go and fulfill it.

After all, this was something she had agreed to, and she absolutely couldn't break her promise. Just like in her previous life, she'd paid a high price for two sets of ointment from the descendants of a deceased Chinese medicine practitioner. They said applying it to a pregnant belly would guarantee a boy, and she even thoughtfully prepared a set for her bestie.

Zhang Jing saw her return and switched from eating rich fish and meat to radish and cabbage. She felt sick at the smell of meat, chicken, duck, or fish. She only liked the hot and sour radish Zhang Jing cooked, and ate it every day. She didn't get tired of it, but Zhang Jing got tired of it first.

In her previous life, Zhang Zhi gave birth to a boy. Perhaps it was a reincarnation, she wondered. The boy acted like a girl, was quiet, and wasn't good at school. Because of the child's poor grades, not only did Zhang Zhi feel like she'd given birth to a fool, but Zhang Jing also had trouble tutoring him.

The Hong Kong husband also blamed Zhang Zhi: "I told you not to give birth, but you insisted. Why did you give birth to such a fool? It's not enough to worry about." Zhang Zhi refused to admit her mistake: "I gave birth to him to see me off to the end of my life! It doesn't matter if he studies well or not! When you are old, don't count on me for a son!" The Hong Kong husband was so blocked that he never dared to talk about his son again.

In this life, Zhang Zhi, still persistent by nature, looked at Zhang Jing with a resolute gaze, not hiding her true thoughts. She said frankly, "No matter how outstanding and extraordinary other people's sons are, they are not born from my belly after all. And even if my child is not so good, he is still my own child and I raised him! In this world, no one has the right to look down on him except me, his mother!"

Zhang Jing couldn't help but sigh softly upon hearing this. She was now tenderly cradling the growing baby in her arms, whispering to the little one, "When your mother gives birth to another little brother or sister, she won't have the time or energy to care for you wholeheartedly. What will you do then?"

The little girl blinked her big watery eyes, raised her innocent face, and answered without hesitation: "Auntie, if that's the case, then can you be my mother? I don't want my current mother anymore! She's so ugly and has a bad temper. She's always mean and always scolds Dad. I don't like her at all!"

Zhang Jing paused for a moment, then patiently coaxed the little one in her arms, explaining softly, "Silly child, your mother was actually very beautiful before. It's only because she gave birth to you that she's become less beautiful and charming. She gave you all her wonderful qualities—beauty, kindness, and intelligence—without reservation. That's why she's become the ugly and fierce-looking person she is today. If you truly wish for her to become that beautiful and charming mother again, you need to return that beauty to her. But if you do that, you might not be as pretty and lovely as you are now. Are you willing?"

After hearing this, the little girl tilted her head and thought seriously for a moment, then shook her head and said in a baby voice, "Then I'd better not return the beauty to my mother! From today on, I won't dislike my mother anymore. She is ugly, so be it!"