Rebirth and making money first

Zhang Jing resolutely refused to take Natuanzi back home with her, mainly because she had to pass through Beijing and sign a contract, which made it difficult to bring a child along. Although Zhang Zhi offered to pay for the trip, Zhang Jing understood that it wasn't just a matter of money; it was a huge responsibility.

The little one wanted to go too. She whined and whined to Zhang Jing, "Auntie, my dearest auntie, will you take me with you? I will be very good and I won't be naughty." The little ones saw this and also clamored to go, although they didn't know where to go. Zhang Jing looked at the little ones and couldn't help but sigh.

But my mother-in-law said, "Oh, it doesn't matter if you take the child with you! She can eat by herself now and ask for help when she needs to go to the bathroom. You just need to keep an eye on her, as long as she doesn't mind the hardship of the car ride. It's okay, right? Besides, you don't need a full ticket now. Didn't you fly to Beijing this time? You can fly again when you go home."

Zhang Jing thought about it and decided, "Never mind. Since everyone asked her to bring it, then I'll take it." But in her past life, Zhang Jing remembered a time when, during a trip, Naituanzi's ID had a problem with one character in her name, causing a lot of trouble at security. The whole group almost didn't get on the plane.

So Zhang Jing decided to go to Beijing earlier this time. She chose the train instead of flying. She said to Nai Chengzi:

"You can go with Auntie, but Auntie wants to take the train, not the plane. It's fine if you agree, but if you don't, there's nothing I can do. Besides, sitting on the train is very tiring. Do you want to go?" Milk ball was happy, and she said, "I will go! I'm not afraid of hardship. I want to go see Grandma."

Zhang Zhi also said with a look of relief: "Go ahead, just consider it as fulfilling your filial duty to your grandma on behalf of your mother!"

Zhang Jing glared at Zhang Zhi and told her to inform her husband. At least let the child's father know about this, so that the family wouldn't be worried if something happened to the child because she took him out.

Zhang Zhi said, "Don't worry, I've already told him about this. He agreed, saying the child is so old and hasn't traveled far. If there's a chance to go, let's go. How could you, her aunt, sell her off?"

Zhang Xiaobing said after he knew about it: "Sister, how about I take a leave too and go back with you? We can go back together." Zhang Jing thought for a moment and said: "I have to go to Beijing to sign the contract first. If you want to go, you have to go with me to Beijing first!"

Zhang Xiaobing said, "Let's go, it's just like a trip!" Zhang Jing said, "If you can take some time off, we can go together!" After all, your sister can still afford the ticket. Zhang Xiaobing was happy to hear this and said, "Don't worry, I'll take some time off right away." Just like that, the tickets for three adults and one child were quickly booked.

When my mother knew that Zhang Jing and others were coming back, she said, "It's good that you're back. The house is ready for you to move into. Take a look and buy anything you need. When will you be home?" Zhang Jing said it was too soon because she had to go to Beijing first and stay there for a few more days.

Mom said, "Since that's the case, your cousin's daughter, Xiao Meng, is also in Beijing. You should go and see her. As her aunt, you should show some appreciation. I heard she's in a relationship too. Could you please check on her and see how she's doing? That way, we, your aunt, can put our minds at ease!"

Zhang Jing felt that she had only been dealing with contract issues, but in the end, she was leading a tour group. She was also responsible for the role of "inspector," and the tasks kept piling up. It couldn't be helped; who could blame her for being so toilsome?

Before leaving, she felt uneasy again and asked her mother-in-law if she could take care of the two children. Her mother-in-law said, "Don't worry. If not, your sister and your godfather can help." Zhang Zhi said, "Yes, don't worry! We will help take care of the two children after you leave. If it really doesn't work, I will bring the children over and we can live together! We can take good care of the children anyway, so don't worry. If you have any questions, just come to me directly."

The two children seemed to know Zhang Jing was leaving, and they were reluctant to leave, constantly surrounding her and wanting to be hugged. Zhang Jing was also reluctant to leave, but fortunately, the children were already asleep by the time they got on the bus, and the group quickly left. Zhang Jing wanted to wait for the children to wake up, wondering if they would cry, if they would look for her. It was the first time they were so far away, and it suddenly felt a little difficult, a little reluctant to leave. Alas, a mother worries about her son even when he is thousands of miles away, and a mother still worries about her even when she is thousands of miles away!

Seeing the baby on the train, laughing and playing like a duck in water, Zhang Jing regretted not bringing the child with her. Why didn't she insist? Maybe it wouldn't be so bad. For the first time, Zhang Jing felt reluctant to let go.

Zhang Yongle called: "Are you home?"

Zhang Jing wondered what was wrong. He simply said, "Don't worry, I'll help take care of the child," and then hung up. Zhang Jing still felt strange and didn't bother to answer.

Along the way, Ah Chen went from nervous to relaxed. Even in the sleeper, Zhang Jing was always there to help him. Two lower berths and one upper berth were quite convenient. Nia Tuanzi went from excited at first to exhausted later. Fortunately, children recover quickly after waking up.

Xiao Meng knew Zhang Jing was arriving and even arranged a car to pick her up at the station. Knowing she lived in Haidian District, Zhang Jing also chose a hotel near her. They all agreed to meet at a restaurant and have dinner together that evening.

Zhang Jing met Xiao Meng's boyfriend, who seemed quite smart. Xiao Meng, on the other hand, was chubby, acne-stricken, and short. No man would choose her, unless she was exceptionally wealthy or had a family that could support her.

Xiao Meng was very fond of Naituanzi, her younger sister, and kept interacting with her. She also asked about Zhang Jing's schedule. Zhang Jing said she would go to sign the contract tomorrow. After signing the contract, she would take everyone out for a walk. Xiao Meng said she would take some time off to accompany everyone. Zhang Jing was worried about her work, so she said that she could take some time off because someone else was covering for her.

The signing in Beijing went smoothly and was easily completed. Zhang Jing happily prepared to tour Beijing. Zhang Xiaobing also wanted to find a pedicab for a budget trip, but Zhang Jing disagreed. Considering the time, Zhang Jing marked out the places everyone wanted to visit: Wangfujing, Lama Temple, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Alfalfa Garden, Xidan, Xiangshan...

Also write down the snacks you want to eat: Peking duck, Beijing wonton, old popsicles, candied haws, tuckahoe cakes, preserved fruits, tomatoes, watermelon...

Xiao Meng was stunned by the number of places she was traveling to. "Auntie, you can't go to so many places these days, can you?" Zhang Jing noticed that she was optimistic and spoke in a playful way. She said, "I'm going to find a tour guide and hire a car, and we'll go eat and play. You just come along. If you can't go, I won't force you. Come over to the hotel tonight and we can have a good chat."

The hotel easily accommodated Zhang Jing's request. The tour guide planned a route based on her wishes. Xiao Meng and her boyfriend decided to leave after just one day, planning a three-day itinerary. Fortunately, everyone took a group photo at Tiananmen Square.

Over the next two days, Zhang Jing was exhausted, and so was Naituanzi. Finally, they were all too tired to move in the hotel room. Even Zhang Xiaobing and Achen had lost their energy. Zhang Jing waved her hand, booked her tickets, and left.

Xiao Meng knew they were leaving and was reluctant to leave. She also stayed at the hotel that night, and Zhang Jing talked to her about her future.

"I'm not interested in getting married and don't want to get married! If my family wasn't pushing me, I wouldn't even want to find a boyfriend! My boyfriend doesn't want to get married either, there's nothing I can do. He's also being pressured by his parents."

Zhang Jing asked, "If you don't want to get married, why do you have a boyfriend?"

Xiao Meng said, "Auntie, do you know? Getting married isn't popular anymore! We've been dating for over two years. Originally, it was the parents of both families who were pushing us, so we compromised and decided to get married. But then my grandfather got sick and was hospitalized, and we were afraid of conflicts. So we decided to hold off, worried about the old man's funeral, so we postponed it again."

Zhang Jing said, "Everyone has to get married, whether it's early or late. It's better to try and make mistakes early so you still have the chance to regret it!" Xiao Meng said, "Actually, after all these years, I think it's fine not to get married. I just live like this."

Zhang Jing turned serious after hearing this. She said, "Xiao Meng, you know what? If a girl doesn't get married and always hangs out with a boy, who do you think will suffer the most?"

Xiao Meng said, "Hey, we didn't do anything. We both got what we wanted. We went out to eat together, sometimes I paid, sometimes he paid, and we didn't care so much. What's the disadvantage?"

Zhang Jing smiled and said, "Xiao Meng, you're still young! You know what? Even if a guy breaks up with you and he's 30, he can still find someone who's 18. But you can only find someone who's 30 and older. Do you know why? Even if a guy is 40, he can still find a pretty 20-year-old girl! And when you're 40, what age do you think you'll find?"

Xiao Meng said, "Is it really necessary not to look for one? It would be great if I could be alone! It would be great if I didn't grow up!"

Zhang Jing said, "Don't be silly! Forget about whether you're being taken advantage of or not. You don't care about anything! Think about it, if you really don't care, what are you trying to gain from being with this man? No emotional value, no love, no money, you don't want anything, and yet you're with him? Are you just trying to be happy and help others?"

Seeing Xiao Meng remained silent, Zhang Jing said, "Actually, I know even without you saying it. He must be unwilling to talk about marriage! If you two have been dating for six months and he still hasn't proposed marriage, you should break up with him."

Xiao Meng was stunned. Zhang Jing continued, "Because you've been dating for half a year, you already know each other pretty well. If this man hasn't asked you about marriage yet, it means he never intended to marry you!!!"

"You're not young anymore. You should think about this carefully. A woman's youth is limited, and your reproductive value will soon be lost!"

"When you're young, you don't feel it. But when you're old, without a child to look after you, who will sign as your guardian if you end up in the hospital or a nursing home? Who will visit you? That's the real issue!"

"You can choose not to get married, but you have to find someone to have a child with! At least a child with good genes. That's the key! Your mom may always think that as long as you're happy, nothing else matters. But do you know that this is actually harming you? You must set a clear goal."

"Aunt, I understand. I will think about this issue carefully! You have come to Beijing with great difficulty, and you still have to worry about me. I feel embarrassed." Xiao Meng said guiltily and warmly.

Zhang Jing said, "You are my cousin's daughter. She looked after me a lot when I was little. So I have to take care of your affairs and can't let you go on like this. Don't worry, my cousin is rich now. She came here to sign a contract. My novel has been sold."

"Really, auntie, what's the name of your novel? Tell me and I'll take a look." Zhang Jing said, "I can't tell you! Some things can't be shown to acquaintances! Let's get back to your story. Tell me honestly, how far have you and your boyfriend progressed?"

"Aiya, auntie, why are you more nagging than my mom?" Xiao Meng was embarrassed. Zhang Jing pressed her again, only to find out that the two of them just held hands, hugged, and kissed on the cheek, not even kissing!

Zhang Jing was stunned. She couldn't help but sit up and said, "I don't believe you, you lied to me!" Xiao Meng swore that she was still a virgin. Zhang Jing laughed angrily:

"You're such a silly girl! You think this is something to be happy about? If a normal man were to date you for two years and it was so pure and innocent, there would only be two reasons: one, he's not good enough in some way, and the other, he simply doesn't want to touch you and can withdraw at any time. Either way, it's an insult to you!"

Xiao Meng's face turned pale, but Zhang Jing didn't let her go:

"The meaning of marriage is the exchange of interests. Simply put, it's about forming a community of shared interests. It allows both families to help each other. If your parents have problems, they will help you. If his parents have problems, you will help him. Think about it, if either of your parents has problems now, will they support you?"

Xiao Meng said, "How is that possible? We're not married yet?"

Zhang Jing said, "It doesn't matter whether they're married or not. As long as he cares about you, he'll help you! Even if he doesn't go, the money has to go! Otherwise, you're just ordinary friends."

Xiao Meng said that she had never thought about it so deeply.

Zhang Jing said, "When two people live together, they really have to deal with practical matters like eating, sleeping, and counting money. Are you developing in Beijing and want to buy a house and settle down here?"

Xiao Meng said, "How is that possible? Houses in Beijing are so expensive, we can't afford them!"

Zhang Jing asked, "Whose family should I buy a house from then? Don't forget that you are an only child. If your parents can't move one day, you will be the one to take care of them. Unless you have enough money to hire someone else!"

Xiao Meng was stunned; she had never thought so far ahead. "My sister raised you so much that you don't know the hardships of life! I'm not afraid to offend you, but aside from your big eyes, you're just ordinary. What are your advantages?" Zhang Jing said seriously, "Find someone more ordinary than you, so you can impress them."

Seeing Xiao Meng's frustration, Zhang Jing asked again, "Do you want to go back to Northeast China with us?"

Mengmeng said, "I also want to go back to Northeast China to visit my great aunt. But I can't leave now because of my work. I'll go again when I have the chance." Zhang Jing said:

"You need to be vigilant about your personal affairs. You need to hold on tight, and don't let yourself be left alone in the end. As an only child, think about your parents. They'll be old and need your care. Think about it, do you have the shoulders to take care of them? My advice is to get married as soon as possible, as close to your parents as possible. That way, your parents can take care of you, and you can take care of them too. If you marry far away, it will be really troublesome! Think about it, do you want to stay here and develop your career, or return to your hometown?"

Xiao Meng was completely depressed, and even more upset when Zhang Jing casually gave her 3000 yuan. "Stop eating and drinking like crazy! Go see a Chinese doctor and get those acne treated! If that doesn't work, quit your job and find another way!"

Xiao Meng saw off her overbearing aunt and got into the car, reluctant to part with her. Zhang Jing finally whispered in her ear, "Get pregnant as soon as possible and have a baby. Even if you get divorced, you can still live like this. Find a handsome and smart man to lend you your sperm!"

Xiao Meng secretly lamented her aunt's shrewd words, but she still liked her. She also noticed something was amiss with her uncle-in-law, and after secretly asking her uncle, she learned that his family was wealthy. Her aunt wasn't being honest either, controlling the entire family and living like a queen. Xiao Meng felt inferior, but she also promised her aunt that she would visit Shenzhen when she had the time.

Naituanzi took lots of photos, she was very excited. Zhang Jing teased her and asked her where she went in Beijing. "Auntie, Beijing is so fun. I went to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. I'm a real man now!" Her words made everyone on the train smile, and they said this little girl was really cute.

Tired, Natuanzi dozed off on the train. But still feeling irritated, Zhang Jing tried to make the food as good as possible. Zhang Xiaobing, on the other hand, ate and drank as he pleased, unconcerned. Sometimes Zhang Jing asked him to watch the child while she went to get some water or go to the restroom. Ah Chen had also adapted to the train, and after a few days of rocking along, they finally arrived home.