Rebirth and making money first

As Zhang Jing had predicted, the exam had been changed at the last minute. The reason was a leak, so the exam would be delayed half an hour. This meant they had to get a new set of exam questions printed, leaving everyone waiting. Some students paled, and Zhang Jing knew they must have paid for the answers.

And as far as she knew, few people bought the tickets individually; usually several people pooled their money together. Each person had to spend at least a few hundred yuan! Of course, it was possible that some people were taking advantage of the situation, but before Zhang Jing could even think about it, the test papers were already handed out.

For Zhang Jing, this was like a godsend! It was the same test paper from the previous one, with the exact same questions. Sometimes Zhang Jing couldn't help but wonder if someone paid someone to do this on purpose. But she didn't have time to dwell on it. To avoid drawing too much attention, Zhang Jing only filled in the answer sheet to the upper eighties—a perfect score was unnecessary. Then she filled in the rest of the paper casually, absolutely not wanting to attract criticism. She had a practical exam that afternoon, and she had to prepare immediately.

During lunch break, Zhang Jing ordered a quick meal at a restaurant. It was too hot, so she decided to eat slowly and enjoy the air conditioning. As more people came to eat, Zhang Jing noticed that most of them were students taking the exam. Huang Yindi and a few classmates also came in to eat, but Zhang Jing lowered her head and pretended not to notice. As they ate, Huang Yindi and the others discussed the question-changing incident.

“I don’t even know if I can pass the exam?”

"Don't think too much after the test. If you fail, you can take it again next time!"

"Who did you guys report it?"

"Shh! Walls have ears, don't talk nonsense!"

"How about you guys doing the practical this afternoon? I'm afraid I can't make it!"

"You can get some points anyway, don't be nervous."

Huang Yindi turned around and saw Zhang Jing, who ignored her and continued eating. Huang Yindi murmured to the others at the table, and it was the boy who spoke up again, "Don't talk nonsense without evidence. Let's not even bring up this topic right now. If someone were to investigate, wouldn't it be like trying to cover up something? Stop, everyone, finish your meal and get ready for the afternoon practice!"

After finishing her meal, Zhang Jing got up and went to the bathroom. She straightened her clothes and hair, checked her watch, and realized she still had some time before the exam. She decided to go out and find a quiet, cool place to continue reviewing the various practical exercises. After finding a comfortable place to sit, she began to diligently review the material she had learned. She was delighted to find that the basic operations the teacher had taught her could be easily completed on a computer, which finally brought her a sigh of relief.

However, at this moment, someone suddenly walked in front of her and blocked her light. Zhang Jing looked up and saw that it was Huang Yindi. She stared at Zhang Jing with a serious face and asked, "Is it you?" Hearing this, Zhang Jing immediately frowned and showed an unhappy look. She replied indifferently: "If you are sick, it is best to see a doctor immediately. Don't bite people everywhere like a crazy wild dog! Don't you know that many people nowadays are eager to clean themselves up? Are you the only one who wants to rush out and find the whistleblower to confess? Are you afraid that others will not be able to find your involvement in this matter?"

Huang Yindi was speechless, staring blankly at Zhang Jing with her mouth wide open. Seeing this, Zhang Jing stood up without hesitation and walked away. As she left, she said, "We're not close. Please don't come near me again." With that, she quickly left the place, leaving Huang Yindi standing alone, lost in thought.

The afternoon practical session was divided into two groups due to a shortage of computers. Each group entered using their exam number and followed the exam questions. Zhang Jing was in the second group. Someone finished the exam and left the computer, and the next person in line took the exam. Zhang Jing heard people talking as they left the computer, and then realized that the exam questions were randomized and not the same. The invigilator stopped the discussion and asked the finished students to leave through a separate channel.

Zhang Jing turned on her computer, entered the exam page, and entered her exam number. The practical task she was presented with was to copy and paste a table into a custom folder and calculate the average of the numbers in the table. After completing the task, she saved the file and uploaded it to a designated email address. After completing the task, she logged out.

After finishing the test, Zhang Jing felt she could still pass, so she stopped thinking about it. She had another abacus test the next day. She had to bring her own abacus, and she had already registered for her level before the test. In her previous life, Zhang Jing had registered for level five abacus, but after resuming practice this time, she only registered for level four. As long as she passed, she was fine, so she wasn't greedy.

The teacher recommended that students apply for Level 3, saying that it was more valuable and that if the score difference was not too big, it would automatically jump to Level 4 or Level 5. This double guarantee persuaded many people to apply for Level 3, even though they were only at Level 4 or 5.

Zhang Jing knew that abacus was rarely used in accounting these days; a Level 4 abacus was sufficient. She usually borrowed an abacus from the finance department for classes, but since the finance office didn't have one, she decided to let her practice on it. The only requirement was that she return it after completing her studies. After practicing for a while, she'd become proficient enough to use it on exams. When A-Long found out, he wanted to buy her an abacus, but Zhang Jing stopped him, saying it wasn't necessary.

Zhang Jing clutched an abacus and a pen, preparing for the upcoming exam. This time, the exam would have separate rooms for Level 3 and Level 4. However, the number of applicants for Level 4 was relatively small, with a few opting for Level 5. When Zhang Jing entered the exam room, she was surprised to find that Level 4 and Level 5 candidates were placed in the same room. She couldn't help but feel a surge of regret, thinking, "I should have signed up for Level 5! At least my chances of passing would have been better." But now, it was too late to change her mind. She could only calm down and focus on the exam at hand.

Just then, the test was handed out, along with a sheet of scratch paper. There were forty questions on the paper, covering the four calculation areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with ten questions in each area. And she only had half an hour to answer them. Faced with such a tight time limit, Zhang Jing remembered a trick her teacher had taught her in her previous life—she only needed to complete eight addition and subtraction questions, and the same for multiplication and division. This would save her precious time for reviewing and ensuring she got every question right. Then, she would choose one question from each calculation type to answer. First, she would quickly solve one multiplication and division problem, followed by one from addition and subtraction. Once she had those questions correct, she could move on to the remaining questions. If there was any time left, she would use it to solve the final addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problem.

The reason for this is that as long as you get eight correct answers for all addition and subtraction problems, plus at least eight correct answers for multiplication and division, you'll pass the exam. On the other hand, if you follow the traditional sequential order, you'll easily fail to complete all the questions within the allotted time. Zhang Jing wasn't taught this method in her previous life, but now she's gained enough experience to apply it flexibly.

As the papers were handed in, I heard quite a few people lamenting their frustration. Even those who'd passed Level 3 were complaining about the tight deadline. Some consoled each other by saying that if they couldn't pass Level 3, they could just skip Level 4, or even Level 5 if they couldn't. Zhang Jing sneered, thinking, "These people are just wishful thinking! They don't realize that some people don't even have the chance to skip a level and are left waiting for a make-up exam!"

After the exam, it takes two weeks to release the results, while the abacus test results are announced within a week. Those who lack confidence choose to continue attending school, hoping to improve through further study; those who are confident can rest and relax. If you fail the exam, the school offers the opportunity to retake the course free of charge, but this is not always accepted.

Zhang Jing, growing increasingly annoyed by A-Long's constant urging, decided to simply tell him her test number and ask him to keep an eye on her grades. "What if I don't pass? Do I have to retake the course?" he eagerly asked. Zhang Jing reluctantly replied, "If I don't pass, can't I pay my tuition in installments?" A-Long couldn't help but complain, "Can't you be more motivated?" Zhang Jing felt annoyed.

Zhang Jing said she felt so exhausted, that having a boyfriend was the same as not having one at all, and she felt the bitterness of being a widow. A-Long laughed in anger, reminding Zhang Jing, "Don't forget who guaranteed your job? Who paid for your tuition? Whose widow has such a bitter life?" Zhang Jing immediately relented, saying she was still confident in her grades and asking A-Long not to worry.

A week later, Zhang Jing learned she had passed the abacus exam. A-Long suggested she should have signed up for the Level 3 exam, to which Zhang Jing replied, "Haha." Two weeks later, she checked her results and confirmed she had passed. The teacher asked for a photo. Those who passed could apply for a junior accounting certificate. She still wanted to take the intermediate or advanced exam, but she continued to pay tuition.

Zhang Jing was depressed when she mentioned this. She had originally wanted to enroll directly in the intermediate level, but the teacher said that those who hadn't passed the elementary level couldn't enroll. Now she can enroll in the intermediate level, but she still has to pay tuition, although there are some discounts, but it's still over 2,000 yuan.

Zhang Jing didn't want to study anymore, so A-Long suggested she take it. She said the intermediate and advanced levels were too long. She also said she'd need a Shenzhen resident to sponsor her if she wanted to work in this field. A-Long said, "We can talk about these excuses after you pass the exam."

Zhang Jing ultimately signed up for the Intermediate Accounting exam, intending to pursue it until she earned the Advanced Accounting certificate. It wasn't that she loved studying, but she was concerned about her future wealth and felt uneasy about entrusting it to anyone.

Having money is also a burden! Zhang Jing felt that happiness was getting further and further away from her, and she couldn't tell anyone about it.