Rebirth and making money first

Zhang Jing dragged her exhausted body back to the dormitory. Without even a bite to eat, she fell asleep. Just as she was drifting off to sleep, her cell phone rang sharply. Reluctantly, she picked up the phone and saw it was A-Long calling.

"Hello, have you moved to your new home?" Aaron asked on the other end of the phone.

Zhang Jing replied lazily, "Yes, it's moved."

Aaron continued, "Do you want to go out for a walk? I have something to tell you."

Zhang Jing was so tired that she didn't want to move at all, so she politely declined, "No, I'm a little tired today and want to rest for a while."

Aaron could hear Zhang Jing's tiredness and said with concern, "Okay, then you should have a good rest. If you need anything, just tell me. Don't be polite."

Finally, Aaron asked Zhang Jing to go to the bookstore together tomorrow to look at the gold coin encyclopedia, and agreed to meet at the KFC in the Diwang Building at eight o'clock.

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Jing couldn't help but mutter to herself, "What's the point of reading this if I don't have money? It makes me feel like I'm being scratched by a cat!" She felt extremely regretful, regretting that she shouldn't have told A-Long about her rebirth. From the current situation, A-Long didn't seem to believe what she said, and might even think she was lying.

In the future, I must be careful with what I say and do, and never reveal a word to anyone. At the same time, I must pay close attention to Aaron's reaction and never let him think of me as a lunatic.

Zhang Jing fell into deep self-reflection. Ever since she'd cleverly leveraged her past life's experience to seize opportunities and earn her first pot of gold, she'd come to realize that she couldn't possibly seize every opportunity. After all, as the old saying goes, "You can never make enough money; you can't take it with you when you die." So, what was the true meaning of her rebirth? Was it simply to escape her former family? Deep within, Zhang Jing felt a strong intuition that some more important mission awaited her, but at the moment, she couldn't quite place it.

When they met with A-Long, they were surprised to find that KFC was packed. This was true at every location. A-Long, struck by an idea, suggested buying some milk for breakfast, emphasizing the importance of choosing a street vendor, arguing that it would save time. "You're not going to buy anything, so why are you so excited?" Zhang Jing asked curiously. A-Long playfully replied, "What if it's for you? I'll just give it to you!" Zhang Jing simply glared at him and said nothing more.

Arriving at the bookstore, it wasn't crowded. A'long asked Zhang Jing to ask the salesperson about the book, so Zhang Jing went to a saleswoman. She gave Zhang Jing a surprised look and said, "Yes, there are a few, but only forty sets." The price was 4980 yuan. She asked how many sets Zhang Jing wanted. A'long also came over and said, "Let's take a look first." The salesperson asked them to wait while she went to the warehouse to get a set. It was sealed and unopened. A'long asked to open it and see it. The salesperson asked for permission from her supervisor and then opened it.

At that moment, people began to gather around, admiring these exquisite items. As expected, one person immediately bought three sets, while another, while on the phone gathering people, shouted to the salesperson, "Save me seven!" Everyone was shocked, and the salesperson was caught off guard. She quickly asked her superiors for instructions.

A short while later, the salesperson hurried over. He apologized to the man, saying, "I'm very sorry, sir, we only allow one unit per person." However, the two men started arguing because someone had already bought three units, and no matter how they explained, they refused to give up. This scene attracted more and more people to watch, and then some people bought one unit and left. Seeing this, Aaron quickly bought one too. When he paid and received the goods, the customer was still arguing with the staff, even calling a friend to come over.

Aaron happily pulled Zhang Jing away, feeling lucky that he had snatched a set. Zhang Jing calmly observed Aaron until the item was handed to her. "This is for you, remember to keep it." Zhang Jing asked him, "Why are you giving it to me?" Aaron said, "Isn't this what you've always wanted?" Zhang Jing said, "I don't want it now. It's too expensive. I can't afford it right now." Aaron smiled and said, "Then you owe me the money for now. Remember to pay me back whatever you owe me!"

Zhang Jing expressed her incomprehension of this man, but accepted the gift. They left the bookstore and went to Zhang Jing's dorm together. A-Long saw that Zhang Jing was fine living alone and helped her clean up, a skill Zhang Jing knew this man possessed. Speaking of lunch, A-Long became interested and prepared to make a meal for Zhang Jing. Seeing Zhang Jing's simple rice cooker and lack of a gas stove, his interest immediately faded.

After hesitating for a long time, the two finally decided to go out for dinner. It was still early at this time, and Aaron had nothing to do, so he chatted with Zhang Jing. During the conversation, Aaron mentioned stocks again, saying that his colleagues were also speculating in stocks, but had suffered a lot of losses. Then, the topic turned to business, and Aaron revealed that he and his brother had parted ways. His brother chose to continue running the store, while he withdrew his investment and looked for other ways out. Now, his sister and brother-in-law have also opened a new mobile phone store, and the three siblings are planning to go it alone. Of course, they are all husband and wife working together to build their careers. At this time, Aaron asked Zhang Jing curiously: "If you were given a choice, what kind of store would you like to open? What products do you hope to sell?"

Zhang Jing recalled her past life, and her answer was "ice cream shop." However, this answer drew ridicule from A-Long, who jokingly said that if he actually opened such a shop, Zhang Jing would probably bankrupt it. Furthermore, A-Long proudly claimed that he could make ice cream and even sold it as a child. Hearing this, Zhang Jing's eyes widened in surprise. At that time, she thought, if she could marry this man, perhaps she would have endless ice cream to enjoy.

Now, hearing this question, Zhang Jing had learned to think harder. She suggested opening a specialty snack shop, perhaps cold noodles, dumplings, or sesame cakes or stewed food. The saying "one trick can conquer all" was true. A-Long said that catering to food involved a host of health, safety, and fire safety issues, so he decided not to consider it and decided to think about it later.

Zhang Jing felt that A-Long considered her a girlfriend, or at least wanted to start a business with her. She didn't know whether to be happy or relieved; she had no intention of becoming a boss's wife. Her goal was to quietly get rich.

A-Long asked again, "If you had 300,000 yuan, which would you prioritize, buying a house, a car, or engaging in business?" Zhang Jing responded that a car is simply a means of transportation, its value gradually decreasing with use; a house, on the other hand, only provides a down payment, with subsequent mortgage repayments to be made over decades. She believes investing is the wisest option. If it were her, she would definitely invest in the stock market, so that she could live her life as she pleased after the profits.

"I agree," A-Long echoed. "You women are always eager to buy property. If you had chosen me, I wouldn't have to worry." The regret in his words suddenly woke Zhang Jing up, realizing that he already had someone in his heart, and that she was demanding a property. Clearly, he couldn't meet her needs, yet he refused to let go. At this moment, she had become his backup option!

"Why is that? If it were me, I'd also desire a house," Zhang Jing shouted, then took the opportunity to add, "If I truly loved this man, I could put everything aside and work hard together. But if not, I would definitely insist on buying the house. Who knows if a man will suffer losses in business? If you don't love him, why take the risk with him? Most men have a high opinion of themselves, always believing that their talents are not being recognized, but in reality, they often overestimate their own abilities."

Ah Long was shocked by Zhang Jing's train of thought and laughed, calling her a practical person. He then asked if they wanted to start a business together. He knew Zhang Jing had made over a hundred thousand yuan. Although she had bought more stocks, she hadn't lost money and could get the money back if she sold them. Zhang Jing refused without hesitation. He also said that seeing the two brothers working together, he knew that only family members would be distracted, and that husbands and wives were more reliable than siblings. He then asked Ah Long if he planned to marry her. Zhang Jing tested Ah Long.

Ah Long smiled and told Zhang Jing that she was overthinking it; they were just friends. Zhang Jing's mind raced, and she cursed herself for still harboring feelings for this man. She was certain he was a scumbag, dating her without considering her. She absolutely couldn't afford to throw herself at him. From now on, she wouldn't even throw herself at him. She had money, and she didn't believe she couldn't find a better man. She decided to let him go.

Zhang Jing thought, "Without a man in my heart, I can draw my sword like a god." From then on, she focused on making money. After dinner, Zhang Jing explained that she had a class the next day and needed to be fully prepared. She sent Ah Long away. She also said she would pay him back after receiving his salary, but he simply said there was no rush. After holding back their breath and leaving, Zhang Jing rushed back to the computer room to write. This time, her mind was clear, and she easily memorized countless news and stories about scumbag men. Stimulated, Zhang Jing churned out multiple stories, even sighing at herself. Human hearts are unpredictable, blinded by wealth and money! The more she wrote, the more excited she became. When she saw she had already written eight articles, she stopped immediately. After uploading, she didn't care anymore. She continued to write stories about foreign women, but she didn't know if the Shenzhen Daily would accept them. The return payment was too slow!