Rebirth and making money first

Zhang Jing's concern for Dazhuang wasn't about money. People with disabilities like him deserved more care, yet society abandoned them. Those with money had it easy, but the poor were left with no idea what awaited them.

Zhang Jing tried her best to pretend that the incident had not happened, and continued to work and write as usual, occasionally looking at the target stocks. One day, when she found that Dazhuang was not coming, she remembered to ask the monitor. Alan and the monitor said that Dazhuang's mother had gone abroad, and Dazhuang was unhappy and skipped classes. Zhang Jing sighed, guessing that Dazhuang's mother had found a woman to take care of him. Faced with Alan and the monitor's request for Zhang Jing to go visit Dazhuang together, Zhang Jing refused. She used the excuse that Dazhuang's family was not convenient and that it would be fine after he calmed down.

Zuo Panxue resigned. This was what Director Chen told Zhang Jing when he informed her to continue teaching. Zhang Jing was not too surprised to hear the news. After all, she didn't know much about Zuo Panxue. However, Director Chen's next words surprised her a little: "Young people are willful and can't just focus on a job!" Director Chen sighed, as if he felt helpless about the impetuousness of young people today. Then, he turned to Zhang Jing and said with a smile: "Ajing, you are the one who is less worried. But your diploma is indeed not enough. Why don't you go to night school to make up for it? Don't worry, as long as you get your diploma, your tuition will be reimbursed."

Faced with such a good opportunity, Zhang Jing naturally agreed without hesitation. She understood that improving her education was crucial for her future development. Thinking of her past life, where she had missed many opportunities due to her academic qualifications, she couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. Now that such an opportunity was before her, how could she possibly miss it?

"So what major should I choose?" Zhang Jing began to ponder this question. Director Chen, noticing her hesitation, asked her what her major was at her technical secondary school. Upon learning that she was studying accounting, Director Chen suggested she continue with that major. However, Zhang Jing frowned; she wasn't particularly fond of the major.

It turns out that many members of Zhang Jing's family work in the financial industry, including her second maternal grandfather, second maternal grandmother, two cousins, and two aunts. They all work in banks, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, or the Postal Savings Bank of China. Even her mother works as an accountant and cashier at the factory, helping some of the older women calculate their monthly salaries. They all say her calculations are as accurate as her own. It's no exaggeration to say that Zhang Jing was born into a family of accountants.

Zhang Jing had known accounting from a young age, but precisely because she was so familiar with it, she wasn't particularly interested in it. Two days a month, a group of aunties would line up with their attendance records, chattering as they waited for her mother to calculate them, sometimes arguing over the order. They would also praise her mother's intelligence and her accuracy. Zhang Jing hated the industry because she was forced to study accounting herself; she most wanted to be a nurse. She was especially calm during the butchering of chickens and ducks, never nauseous, vomiting, or fainting at the sight of blood. Zhang Jing was always proud of her talent, which was unfortunately stifled. The result was that despite graduating with an accounting degree, she would rather "starve to death than work in this field," and Zhang Jing always viewed this behavior as a rebellion against her parents.

In particular, her neighbor, also a seasoned accountant, often complained to her mother after buying groceries, "This job is so brain-consuming!" "Even though the company's accounts are spot on, they're still better than the vendors when it comes to calculating the groceries." "Every time I come home, I find the vendors overcharged me." She even told Zhang Jing, who was watching, "All accountants are a bit clueless. They can't think as fast as the vendors. Never do this again!" This preconceived notion made Zhang Jing dislike the profession even more. However, while working, she often took on the department's operating income and expenditure accounts, truly living up to the saying, "Even if you don't hold the position, you still have to be involved in the administration."

Now that she had a new life, Zhang Jing's thoughts naturally softened slightly. After all, she would have more and more money in the future, and if she didn't manage it well, she would only be swindled. Furthermore, Zhang Jing also wanted to write novels, which required a certain level of literacy, so she had to study. So, she decided to inquire about night school, to see which diploma was easier to obtain, and then make a decision.

Zhang Jing then contacted her former colleagues at the telecommunications bureau and asked them about night school. Mimi told her about a colleague who, while attending night school, had her bag snatched on an overpass and was stabbed during the struggle. Due to the indifference of others, no one called the police in time, leading to her death from excessive blood loss. Mimi explained that the girl had earned three night school diplomas and was very beautiful.

Many colleagues burst into tears upon hearing the news, condemning the inaction of the bystanders and puzzled by the colleague's persistence in resisting. "Compared to life, everything else is insignificant! I heard that the handbag she was fighting with the criminals for contained her class materials," Mimi said with emotion. Although Zhang Jing didn't know the girl, she silently prayed for her, hoping she would rest in peace.

Mimi promised Zhang Jing she'd let her know when she found the number. She asked for more details. Zhang Jing thanked her and invited her to have dinner together sometime. Mimi smiled and agreed. She then inquired about Zhang Jing's work situation and expressed her happiness for her. Mimi was quick, and the inquiry call came back quickly.

After asking around, I found out that accounting is very popular, while literature is quite unpopular. The exams are equally difficult, so I have to take classes twice a week and cram before the exams. It seems this city is young, and its young people are striving hard. I asked about tuition, and it's not cheap, at over 3000 yuan. With limited energy, I could only enroll in one major. Zhang Jing, who suffers from decision-making difficulties, was at a loss.

Aaron's call gave her an idea. Zhang Jing's question made Aaron's direct reaction "Are you sure you can stick to it? I heard that many people study it, but few can pass the exam." This completely aroused Zhang Jing's desire to win, and she decided to take the exam to show him.

Zhang Jing ultimately chose accounting because she felt her basic financial knowledge would make it easier to learn. Furthermore, the major was practical and would allow her to better manage her personal and family finances. Furthermore, the high prevalence of this major indicated a high demand for accounting professionals, potentially increasing future job opportunities. More importantly, if she ever wanted to start a business or a small business, financial knowledge would be extremely useful. She then informed A-Long of her decision.

Upon hearing this, A'long readily offered to help Zhang Jing with her tuition. However, Zhang Jing hesitated, unwilling to owe anyone a favor, and tried to decline. However, A'long quickly dispelled her concerns, saying, "If you don't even get your diploma, you'll have to pay me back double!" This reassured Zhang Jing that A'long wasn't simply offering money; he wanted her to truly learn and achieve good grades. Faced with such an offer, Zhang Jing reluctantly agreed. Although she didn't enjoy numbers, she knew this study was crucial, and she resolved to give her all to earn her diploma.

Zhang Jing decided that even if she hated numbers, she would strive to overcome the challenges and earn her diploma. Only then could she prove her ability and live up to A-Long's expectations. She knew that studying accounting was no easy task, especially in today's computerized world, where there was so much to learn. But she believed that with hard work, she would overcome all obstacles and achieve her goals. In the coming days, she would devote herself to her studies, continuously improving her professional skills and laying a solid foundation for her future career.

I also need to adjust my priorities. My royalties and salary cover the monthly store expenses, leaving me with a decent amount of savings. The income share is also trickling in. Zhang Jing feels the pressure mounts when she thinks she still hasn't bought a house, but she still has to strive for a better life. I wonder when I'll finally be able to rest easy?

Alas, relying on men is no use, I can only rely on myself.