Rebirth and making money first

Zhang Jing and her group returned to Shenzhen, and to their surprise, Zhang Yongle came to meet them at the airport. Stunned, Zhang Jing asked, "Why are you here?" Zhang Yongle replied, "Isn't it good for me to come? I have a car to pick you up, and I have something to tell you."

Zhang Jing said, "Go ahead!" Zhang Yongya then looked at Achen and Zhang Xiaobing and said, "Let's eat first."

After dinner, everyone returned home. Both the mother-in-law and Zhang Zhi were there. The two children were a little timid when they first saw Zhang Jing, but soon affection took over. They smelled their mother's scent and rushed over with joy. Even when they were about to cry, Zhang Jing happily hugged them and kissed them.

The mother-in-law said, "You've been gone for so long, and you're finally back. Do the two little ones still recognize their mother?" Ah Chen was busy playing with the children. Only Naituanzi quickly found her mother. Zhang Zhi even pulled her aside and asked, "How do you feel after returning home? Did grandma make you anything delicious?"

Watching the lively scene, Zhang Jing, holding her child, thought to herself that she should stop leaving the house so often. But then she thought about how she was always forced to do things, and she couldn't help but smile bitterly.

As they escorted Zhang Yongle out, he finally spoke. "Actually, there's something I want to tell you about. My father and your mother-in-law seem quite interesting." Seeing Zhang Jing glaring at him, he hurriedly said, "They're planning to start a new life together. I'm wondering what you think. I found it a little unbelievable when I first heard about it. I wonder when they first fell in love?"

Zhang Jing was very surprised. She asked Zhang Yongle, "Then what do you think? After all, he is your biological father." Zhang Yongle said, "In fact, I have always been against my father finding a stepmother! But at his age, he really can't live without a woman. So on the surface, I turned a blind eye to his relationship with my stepmother. Later, they separated, and I thought my father had given up on it. He focused his energy on his grandson and was able to enjoy the happiness of family. But now it seems that he and your mother-in-law have developed feelings for each other while helping to take care of your child! The two of them can talk about each other. If you don't object, I will agree. If you object, then I will listen to you."

Zhang Jing found it funny. She wondered how she could influence other people's thoughts. Zhang Jing told Zhang Yongle that she still needed to confirm this matter with her mother-in-law and she really couldn't answer him. After all, this matter was not her own business, but their private matter. But there was one premise: no matter whose business it was, it could not affect their children. Zhang Yongle said, "Of course, my son is still the most important!"

Zhang Jing said, "It seems you're still very selfish when it comes to your son! As long as it's for your son's good, you can make concessions on everything." Zhang Yongle said, "Of course. My son is the eldest. I only have a few sons. How can I not be optimistic about him? This son is indeed difficult to raise, and you've worked hard. With these two elderly people taking care of him, you can relax a little. So some things can be let go on the surface. I also hope that you can be more open-minded and not always care so much."

Zhang Jing said, "Okay, if this is true, then I agree. After all, it's easy for older people to remarry. But then there's the issue of property. Whether they live together or get married is up to them. In the end, the property belongs to my children, and that's fine!"

Zhang Yongle said, "You're really generous!" Zhang Jing said, "Of course. I wonder how much wealth your father has left? And I don't know how much my mother-in-law has left. There's also a younger brother-in-law over there... Ever since you had a child, why do you always want to get things for yourself?"

Even as she spoke, Zhang Jing was still thinking, "Why are we discussing property with this man? We're both mulling over our parents' assets!" "Why do we forget about these things the richer we get?" "We're not good people." But for the sake of our children, we still have to work hard to get them things.

Zhang Yongle said: "This is normal, I just like the way you are greedy for money!" Zhang Jing rolled her eyes at him.

After Zhang Jing returned, she invited her mother-in-law to rest. She explained that she'd been working hard looking after the children, and now that she was home, she told her to rest while she began cooking, doing housework, and cleaning. Achen also dutifully went to work. Because he'd taken too many days off, his boss had been planning to let him go. Then, someone else took another day off, and the boss had no choice but to bring Achen, a long-time employee, back to work.

Achen continued working, and the mother-in-law took a good rest. She then went to visit her brother-in-law. She came back to say that his child was doing well. She was relieved that her brother-in-law was doing well. Zhang Jing saw the disappointment on her mother-in-law's face and guessed that her sister-in-law had provoked her again. She couldn't do anything about it.

Zhang Zhi secretly asked Zhang Jing, "Have you asked your mother-in-law?" Zhang Jing said, "How can I ask this question? If she doesn't say anything, how can I ask? After all, she is the elder, it is really embarrassing!" Zhang Zhi said, "That's right, but Achen will definitely not ask! That idiot, why would he ask his mother? It seems that your brother-in-law has to come forward."

Zhang Jing said, "My brother-in-law is so far away, how could he know about this? But I also plan to ask about this matter and see how long my mother-in-law can hold it in."

Uncle Zhang burst into laughter as soon as he arrived: "Ah Jing, you're back? What delicious food did you bring for godfather?" Zhang Jing said: "I've prepared it for you a long time ago! There are black fungus, dried mushrooms, Harbin sausage, and ginseng! I would have sent them to you even if you hadn't come!"

Uncle Zhang was delighted: "My daughter is so thoughtful! That little brat is just not that good!" Zhang Jing said: "You often help us look after these two children, it's hard work! I was just thinking of cooking a delicious meal and inviting you over for a drink. Today is a good day, stay for dinner!"

Uncle Zhang said, "Ah Jing, you really understand Uncle Zhang! Life is much more comfortable now than before." Mother-in-law said, "I'm good at cooking, so you don't have to worry about these things. Just drink less alcohol, don't drink too much, it's bad for your health! Especially for an old man like you with unstable blood pressure, you'd better not drink!"

Uncle Zhang said, "You're right, I'll listen to you!" Zhang Jing watched the two of them interacting and thought to herself that they really had some ideas. She said she didn't care, but in the end she couldn't help herself.

While her mother-in-law was cooking, Zhang Jing asked Uncle Zhang, "Godfather, do you have any thoughts about my mother-in-law? If so, tell me sooner rather than later, and I can give you some advice." Uncle Zhang knocked Zhang Jing on the head and said, "You silly girl, how come you have such sharp eyes? You saw through all this?"

Zhang Jing chuckled and said, "Godfather, how could you hide this from anyone? Anyone with eyes could see it! Who wouldn't be able to see it, except for two little kids? What are you thinking? Do you want to live with my mother-in-law, or do you want to get a marriage certificate and live together until you're old?"

Uncle Zhang said, "I'm fine with either, it just depends on what she wants. Actually, I don't think it matters whether we get a marriage certificate or not, it just depends on what she wants." Zhang Jing said, "Godfather, in my opinion, you'd better get a marriage certificate. Because when you get old, no one can predict what will happen to them in the future. What if you really find yourself lying in bed one day? Will your son be able to take care of you? Or will your wife? Don't even think about me, your goddaughter. Even if you have the money to hire a caregiver, he won't be very attentive, right? You still have to rely on a partner! If you don't get a marriage certificate with her and just live together, it will be a real hassle in the future if something like that happens! People will say she's not yours, so why should she take care of you like this? Think about it, isn't that the truth? Having a marriage certificate makes things different. It's called obligation and responsibility!"

Uncle Zhang thought about it seriously and said, "Ajing, you're right! I've considered this issue too, and I'm just afraid that something like this might happen someday! Alas, I'm worried Xiaole won't understand." Zhang Jing patted his chest and said, "Don't worry about it, I'll talk to my brother. Actually, you don't know, it was my brother who brought this up to me. He said it depends on my opinion, and if I'm willing for you to be together, he'll have no choice but to agree."

Uncle Zhang said, "You're such a good daughter, you're so thoughtful. My love for you isn't in vain! Since that's the case, if you take this matter seriously, I'm counting on you as my godfather!"

Everyone had a lively meal, cleaned up everything, and sent everyone off. Zhang Jing took the opportunity to find her mother-in-law and asked her privately, "Mom, there's something I want to ask you. What's going on between you and my godfather? It seems like your relationship has improved since you two took care of my two babies. If you have any thoughts, please share them!"

The mother-in-law blushed, "Ajing, I won't hide it from you now that you've found out. Your father-in-law has been gone for such a long time, and I'm all alone with your brother, and your sister-in-law doesn't like me. Living with you, I'm busy and nagging, and there's no one to talk to. Sometimes I take the children down there, and I often run into your godfather. Brother Zhang is a good person, with a good temper, and he can cook. Sometimes, when I'm impatient, he can still talk me down. I think it's not easy to find someone you can talk to. In the past, your father-in-law had the final say in everything, and I suffered a lot. Now I feel like I've finally found someone who understands me, and I want to move forward. You won't laugh at me, will you?"

Zhang Jing said, "Mom, this is human nature. You have the right to freedom of marriage. If you want to get married now, you can go out, and you can live like this. It's all up to you. I have no objection, but I don't know what my brother-in-law thinks." The mother-in-law's expression darkened and said, "How can your brother care about me now?" Zhang Jing said, "Mom, if you really marry my godfather, you may have to clarify your property. Because my brother-in-law will definitely feel that his property will be reduced. You have to give it to my brother-in-law. We don't mind! After all, we will all provide for your old age. You can live with us in your old age! If you are willing to go with Uncle Zhang now, I support you. After all, two old people together have something to talk about."

"You guys have single-handedly helped raise my two children, so I'm very grateful. Life is short, so the most important thing is to live happily. Don't worry about anything else. Mom, I also hope you can be brave. I agree with this, and Achen shouldn't have any objections! I'll talk to Achen about this. As for my uncle, do you think you should go and talk to him, or should I?"

The mother-in-law said she would go and tell her brother-in-law, "It must be very embarrassing for you and your children to talk about this. I'd better go and talk to him." Zhang Jing agreed and said, "Then I'll talk to Achen." That night, Zhang Jing lay in bed. She quietly asked Achen, "What do you think of Uncle Zhang?" Achen said, "He's very good. He treats me well."

Zhang Jing asked, "If he were to be your father, would you be willing?" Achen said, "He's already your godfather, so isn't that like a father?" Zhang Jing said, "Oh, not that kind of father. I mean, he and your mother could get married and live together. Would you be willing?" Achen asked, "Aren't they living together now? We eat together every day and raise the children together."

Zhang Jing was a little discouraged. Thinking that she couldn't explain it clearly to a fool, she asked, "Then are you willing to let Uncle Zhang marry your mother?" Achen said, "My father has passed away. Does my mother still want to get married?" Zhang Jing said, "It is precisely because your father passed away and can't be with your mother, so your mother wants to find another father for you. Let Uncle Zhang be this father. You are familiar with him, and he is good to us. What do you think? This way your mother won't be lonely, and we have two old people to help take care of our children. Everyone lives happily together. You are happy and I am happy too. What do you think?" Achen thought about it and said, "Then let Mom get married!" Zhang Jing breathed a sigh of relief.

Unexpectedly, the one who reacted most strongly was the younger brother-in-law! When the younger brother-in-law heard that his mother was going to remarry, he was dumbfounded! His wife also said to him, "I can't believe your mother is getting married so soon after going to your eldest sister-in-law's house? I don't know if it's true or not. If you don't want to take care of the elderly, just send them back. Marrying them off is ridiculous!"

When the brother-in-law heard this, he realized it was the case, so he called Zhang Jing and prepared to have a good talk with her!

The brother-in-law did not come to Zhang Jing's house, but just met her at a KFC fast food restaurant near her house. There were not many people, so the brother-in-law ordered two cups of milk tea and waited for Zhang Jing to arrive. When he saw Zhang Jing, the brother-in-law still felt that his sister-in-law had a strong aura, just like the style of spending money to travel around Shanghai. He secretly shrank his neck and said:

"Sister-in-law, long time no see. How are you doing?" Zhang Jing said, "I'm fine. I just went home to finish renovating the house and have been back for a while." Zhang Jing felt that her brother-in-law was married and his marital status was weak. He had come to her today to discuss her mother's marriage. She probably had a shot of courage, otherwise her brother-in-law wouldn't dare to come to her.

"Sister-in-law, Mom said she wants to leave. What do you think?" As expected, the brother-in-law started the conversation. Zhang Jing said, "Honestly, she's your mom, not mine. As a daughter-in-law, how can I speak from this perspective? I just want to ask you, what's your opinion?" The brother-in-law said, "Of course I hope my mom will stay with my dad until the end! We have enough food and drink at home, so there's no need to find a man to rely on!"

Zhang Jing said, "Handsome boy, look, this is the 20th century, not a feudal dynasty. There's no such thing as erecting memorial archways." The brother-in-law said, "I know, but I just feel uncomfortable! How long has my father been dead? And my mother wants to remarry!" Zhang Jing asked, "Does this have anything to do with time? Actually, you should think about it. Your mother is still young. If she continued like this until old age, it would be very cruel for a woman. Now someone is willing to cherish and care for her, and help her ease her grief. You should be grateful to this person!"

The brother-in-law said, "I know, but I can't get over it!" Zhang Jing asked, "If I let Mom live with you now, would you two be willing to let Mom take care of your children? Didn't your wife only let your mother-in-law look after the children and not let Mom help? Then have you thought about what Mom will do with the rest of her life? Her retirement days are so long, eating and living alone? That's unrealistic! You don't want to live with you, and you have to consider your face if you live with me. In fact, Mom lives far away from your home, and it's difficult for her to see her regularly. Mom now has someone who treats her well and can accompany her until she grows old. I think you should agree!"

My brother-in-law said, "Sister-in-law, don't make this sound so grandiose. I actually think you're the one with the real evil heart! Think about it, my mom is here to take care of your kids. Isn't it easy for you? Plus, my mom has a pension, and she has real estate and family property. If my mom gets married, I heard the guy she likes is your godfather! If she marries this guy, won't all the property end up in your hands?"