Rebirth and making money first

After careful consideration, Zhang Jing decided not to plagiarize other people's songs to enter the competition. After all, if you walk by the river too often, you will get your feet wet. If you walk too much at night, you will inevitably encounter ghosts. However, if it is a free competition, you can give it a try. Choosing to enter in the form of poetry is also a good choice.

She meticulously crafted and meticulously composed a passionate hymn, revising and polishing it repeatedly. However, despite her best efforts, she couldn't elevate the poem to a higher level, and she felt exhausted. Finally, she simply added the draft to her email and sent it off. She no longer cared to consider whether it would win the prize.

But not long after, she received a message saying her poem had won a prize. She was delighted, thinking she had talent. Then, the other party asked her to pay a fee to have it compiled and published with other excellent works, and to give the author a free copy.

Seeing this, Zhang Jing felt that this was a clear-cut pyramid scheme! So, without hesitation, she gave up, because her original intention was to make money, not to spend money on fame. She probably thought the essay competition would be similar, and it seemed she wasn't suited to this kind of thing. So, she decided to stick with her specialty of reposting novels to make money.

She couldn't help but wonder if the original author of "Spring Story" had experienced something similar. Perhaps this was an area beyond her reach, so she had no choice but to give up.

Zhang Jing finally got her wish and resumed teaching students, this time focusing on the art of origami. She bought a variety of origami books from a bookstore, but the materials she used were old newspapers. This displeased Director Chen, who approved a batch of brightly colored paper specifically for handmade origami. In return, Zhang Jing recommended several stocks to Director Chen and invested in the stock market herself as a token of gratitude.

One stock she's particularly interested in is Sinopec, currently trading at just over three yuan, but with impressive dividends. Another is Yangtze Power, currently trading at just over seven yuan, but has since soared to over eighty, earning it the reputation of a "long-term winner." Then there's Shuanghui Development, currently trading at just over twenty-two yuan. While it may experience ups and downs, its share price ultimately reached over six hundred and ninety yuan, with a healthy dividend payout. However, these stocks aren't suitable for those looking to make a quick buck.

After a long period of calculation and research, Zhang Jing finally realized that it was not easy to make a quick profit in the stock market. She realized that her funds were limited and if she invested carelessly in the stock market, she might not even make a splash. Director Chen was also worried. He was not optimistic about the stocks Zhang Jing recommended to him and thought she was cheating him. He even deliberately asked Zhang Jing how much she planned to buy. Zhang Jing did not get angry when he did not believe her and just said:

"Director, these are all recommended for long-term holding. I'm short of money and want to find some short-term investments. You're not short of money, so you can buy some for the long term," Director Chen said. "Ah Jing, don't fool me. You don't even plan to buy anything yourself, and you want me to buy it?"

"Director, I already have a few stocks that I've held for a long time. Since you don't believe me, I'll buy some of these as well. But don't regret not being able to get on the train later." Director Chen said he would wait and see. Zhang Jing no longer hesitated and directly transferred more than 16 yuan into the account. Under Director Chen's supervision:

Sinopec 3.63 yuan, buy shares, more than 3 yuan;

Yangtze Power's stock price is 7.14 yuan, and the purchase price is more than 7 yuan;

Shuanghui's price is 22.96 yuan, so I bought 2000 shares, which cost me over 4 yuan.

Looking at the numbers in the transaction record, Director Chen gasped. He had purchased over 15 yuan in total, yet only a measly 3 yuan remained in his account. His eyes widened in disbelief.

"Ajing, I was just joking with you. Why did you really buy all of it? What if you lose money?" Director Chen asked cautiously.

Zhang Jing smiled and replied, "Director, you're right. I've thought about it carefully and I still think buying long-term is more worry-free and labor-saving. I don't have to stare at the market all day. Now I'm back to square one. I only have 6,000 yuan. Everything has to start all over again. I'll have to rely on Brother Chen's care in the future."

Director Chen felt a complex emotion. After Zhang Jing left, he pondered for a moment. Since this young woman was so courageous and determined, he couldn't be timid. So, he decided to follow suit, but only to buy a small amount. He placed orders for 500 shares of each of the cheaper stocks, and only 200 shares of the expensive Shuanghui. After completing these transactions, Director Chen felt a pang of pain, as if he had lost something important, and a sense of emptiness and uncertainty.

Years later, when Director Chen recalled this incident, he couldn't help but want to slap himself. He regretted it endlessly, hating himself for not seizing this rare opportunity. If he could do it again, he would have placed a bigger bet without hesitation. Unfortunately, time could not be turned back, and he could only spend the rest of his life in regret.

Zhang Jing could only focus on writing stories. She decided to focus her remaining time on this one project. She planned to choose a few more tracks to run, as she had to write about them anyway. Her salary was already over 3,000 yuan, but after paying the monthly mortgage, there wasn't much left. Zhang Jing felt insecure again, and she had to work hard to earn money.

After receiving the results of her medical examination, Zhang Jing breathed a sigh of relief, "I don't have a life-threatening illness, but I still need to be careful with A-Long." She finished her medication, had another checkup, and continued taking the medicine. Zhang Jing kept wondering if she'd been greedy for money, and was God curtailing her blessings? Was this physical discomfort a punishment?

She really didn't plan to get involved in the stock market anymore. To make up her mind, Zhang Jing simply closed the stock software and tried to keep it out of sight and out of mind.

Night school classes were taught in a recurring format. Zhang Jing, knowing there were new students, continued to study diligently. Finally, the first exam arrived. Everyone was nervous, and the teacher kept encouraging them. He said that as long as students listened carefully in class, passing would be a breeze. He even thoughtfully highlighted key points for the exam and even gave students previous exam papers to test their understanding. Zhang Jing finished her exam and barely passed. Huang Yindi's score was a surprising 87, which made Zhang Jing even more nervous, fearing she wouldn't pass.

Three days before the exam, a classmate approached Zhang Jing privately, claiming he had a way to get the exam papers. He guaranteed a pass and offered 2000 yuan per person. Zhang Jing declined, but the man then tried to persuade Huang Yindi. After a long struggle, Huang Yindi approached Zhang Jing, offering a way to pay less.

Zhang Jing was confused, so Huang Yindi suggested that she and the man each pay 1000 yuan for a copy of the test paper. Huang Yindi and Zhang Jing could each pay 500 yuan and get the test paper. This was a lower price and a guaranteed price, so she asked Zhang Jing if she was willing.

Isn't this the same miraculous operation as the household registration exam in her previous life? Zhang Jing remembered that before the exam, most people bought exam papers, but Zhang Jing didn't. She simply carefully took the previous year's exam again and checked the correct answers. But before the exam, all the papers were invalidated. The invigilator said the exam questions had been leaked, and at last-minute notice, they had to use last year's papers. This gave Zhang Jing a huge advantage.

Zhang Jing refused again, angering Huang Yindi. She turned on Zhang Jing, ignored her, and even moved to a different seat. Zhang Jing pricked up her ears and realized she had shared the exam fee with someone else. Even more ridiculous, Huang Yindi even brought someone to warn Zhang Jing: "Don't participate, but don't report it!" If they were reported, Zhang Jing would be the primary suspect.

Zhang Jing stared coldly at Huang Yindi. She had never known people could be so evil. Huang Yindi avoided Zhang Jing's gaze guiltily. "You're the only one who refuses to pay, and we're worried too..." "Then do you want to kill me to silence me?" Zhang Jing asked.

"Forget it, we're all classmates. Huang Yindi doesn't know how to talk, so don't bother with her," a man who came with her advised. "Beautiful lady, you have to pity us because it's not easy for us to get along. Please keep it a secret, please!"

After the unpleasant parting, Zhang Jing thought about it and realized that she had almost finished reviewing. She might as well take out the last test paper and do it again. If it turned out the same as in her previous life, she would not refuse to take advantage of it again.

After getting her certificate, Zhang Jing plans to enroll in a pastry or cooking class. To make delicious food, she must learn more skills.

The exam is divided into morning and afternoon, with the theoretical exam in the morning and the computer practical exam in the afternoon.