Rebirth and making money first

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, several months have passed. Zhang Jing's work remains easy and enjoyable. Every day, new students arrive at the training class, and some veteran students also leave after completing their studies. In addition, Zhang Jing is assigned to provide teaching support to orphanages and nursing homes, which makes her feel very fulfilled and satisfied. Although these additional tasks are not mandatory for her, she believes that being able to help those in need is also a kind of happiness.

Of course, Zhang Jing hasn't forgotten her health issues. Every morning, she exercises regularly to stay healthy. Her medication has almost run its course, and the doctor suggested she could conceive, which could also cure other ailments. He also warned her to hurry, or she'd miss her last chance. Her ailments could relapse, and then there would be nothing she could do.

Zhang Jing knows that a strong body is crucial for overcoming life's challenges. As time went on, the intermediate courses became increasingly difficult, and while some people gave up after the exams, others, like Jing, chose to continue their studies.

Some people also chose to retake the introductory course to make up for previously failed subjects. Huang Yindi was one of them. Because she hadn't passed the Level 3 abacus exam, she had to remain in the lower-level class. Although she attended classes with the new students, she would never again be in the same class with Zhang Jing. This time, Zhang Jing stopped caring about her affairs, believing that someone who didn't matter to her didn't need her to devote too much attention.

However, paying for the intermediate course remained a challenge for Zhang Jing. So, she once again sought help from A-Long and successfully borrowed the money. She now adhered to the principle of borrowing from others rather than using her own funds. In fact, she had even prepared for the worst-case scenario: if A-Long refused to lend her the money, she would cover the cost herself. After all, learning was of paramount importance to her, and she couldn't afford to give up the pursuit of knowledge for financial reasons.

Ah Long was very happy for her when he learned she had passed the elementary level. Knowing she was hesitant about continuing to the intermediate level, Zhang Jing said, "If you have any, lend it to me first. I'll pay you back next month." Ah Long laughed at her, "What can you do with that little salary?" Zhang Jing objected, saying, "You underestimate me! I'm going to the Macau casino this week to get my tuition back!"

"Do you know where Macau is? Which way does the main gate face?" Ah Long was anxious. He immediately gave Zhang Jing 3000 yuan in tuition and told her not to cause trouble. "Pay the tuition quickly and go to class honestly. Don't run around!"

Zhang Jing accepted the money and agreed without hesitation. She secretly calculated that the sunk cost this man had invested in her was still too little. She knew it from the look of reluctance he showed. She secretly sighed, thinking that her scheming was really not enough.

"I also want to go to the gold shop to have a look. Everyone else has bought three kinds of gold. I don't have anything. I need to go there to get some good fortune when I have time." A Long looked at Zhang Jing and persuaded her, "Those things are expensive and not safe to wear. If someone robs you, you'll be scared or even hurt. I don't think it's necessary to buy them."

Although Zhang Jing thought he was right, she still insisted on going to the jewelry store. "Even if I can't afford to buy anything, I still have to go shopping, even if it's just to enjoy the service! I can also get some good luck." A-Long was worried and insisted on going with her, fearing that Zhang Jing would spend all the 3000 yuan in tuition. Zhang Jing said, "You can go, but don't say anything. What if I try it on and you don't want me to buy it? You know how to say it, right?"

A Long was speechless and glared at Zhang Jing. Seeing that she was staring at him, he hurriedly said, "Okay, okay, I'll cooperate with you and listen to you. Can we go to the gold shop to get some good fortune now?" Zhang Jing waved her hand and said, let's go.

The two of them wandered from shop to shop, from Chow Tai Fook to Chow Sang Sang. Zhang Jing calmly let the clerks bring out gold jewelry for her to try on. If she wasn't satisfied, she'd try it on again. She even tried on a few gold bracelets. Ah Long either said this one wasn't pretty or that the one they had just bought was better. Of course, he also took the opportunity to touch some gold items and asked the clerk to give him a men's ring to try on.

When the clerk heard that Zhang Jing and A'long were planning to buy jewelry for their wedding, her smile widened. She eagerly pulled out several jewelry sets of varying styles for them to see. Zhang Jing selected a few unique pieces, carefully inquired about their prices, and then said she would discuss the matter with her parents before making a decision.

The clerk quickly offered to leave her phone number for easy contact, but Zhang Jing smiled and waved her hand, saying that it was unnecessary and that she could just take one of the store's business cards. Aaron nodded in agreement, and the two of them walked out of the store contentedly, holding their business cards.

After leaving the store, Zhang Jing couldn't help laughing: "Haha, you acted more realistically than me! Even the clerk believed it and thought we were getting married!" But A'long retorted innocently: "How could I be acting? I just wanted to ask sincerely!" Zhang Jing couldn't help but sigh in her heart that she and A'long were really a match made in heaven. Not only did they have similar personalities, but their values ​​were also so similar.

As Zhang Jing walked, she marveled at the current low price of gold, just 108 yuan per gram. She sighed regretfully, blaming her own limited finances for the beautiful gold jewelry. She remembered that gold prices had risen to over yuan per gram in later years. As she dragged Ah Long far behind her, she kept teasing him, "Well, did you take advantage of this opportunity to grab some more gold jewelry? This is a rare and legitimate opportunity. It's your loss if you miss it!" Then, Zhang Jing winked playfully at Ah Long.

After hearing this, A-Long raised his lips slightly and said with a hint of contempt, "You women are so vain." This sentence stung Zhang Jing's heart like a thorn. She couldn't help but frown, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes. She straightened up and responded firmly, "Men can't make money and still say women are vain. I'm not vain. I don't need those jewelry."

Aaron looked at Zhang Jing with a hint of doubt on his face, but couldn't help asking, "Really?" as if doubting her words. Zhang Jing looked at him with a firm and confident look in her eyes, and answered without hesitation, "Of course it's true! Jewelry is unsafe to wear, and it can easily turn black. And if I try to clean it, I'm afraid someone might steal the gold. I'd buy gold bars and bricks. They have investment value, are more affordable than jewelry, and there's no handling fee. And no matter how the market fluctuates, they won't depreciate, and I can even pass them down as heirlooms! Best of all, if I need the three golds, I can always exchange them for gold bars."

Aaron listened silently to Zhang Jing's explanation, a surge of admiration welling up in his heart. He had originally thought Zhang Jing was just an ordinary woman, but he hadn't expected her to possess such unique insights and financial management concepts. He looked at the ambitious Zhang Jing, his first smile a bit forced. He gently put his arm around her shoulders and said softly, "You're thinking long-term." Zhang Jing turned around and smiled at Aaron, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. She whispered, "Of course. The only thing I'm missing is a man willing to buy me gold bars."

Seeing that A-Long remained silent, Zhang Jing said, "But I believe in my ability and can buy everything on my own." A-Long was worried and reminded Zhang Jing not to forget to pay the tuition and not to waste the money. Zhang Jing felt more and more depressed. 3000 yuan was just a nagging from this man.

On Saturday, Zhang Jing quietly climbed onto a bus to Macau, armed with her Hong Kong and Macau Pass, pocketing 3000 yuan for tuition and some pocket money. In her previous life, Zhang Zhi's boasting had left her captivated by Macau. She begged her to show her around, but was refused. Unconvinced, she decided to go alone, going three times. She lost twice and won once, returning even, feeling enlightened.

This time, she decided to go and see what the difference was. Zhang Jing planned to spend just 3000 yuan on the 1000-plus yuan operation, excluding round-trip transportation and meals. If she lost, she'd return it. If she won, she'd see what happened next.

As for the explanation given by the bird man A-Long, Zhang Jing had already thrown him to the Kingdom of Claws.