Rebirth and making money first

Zhang Jing returned to her room and read the newspaper, finding the essays, poems, and stories that were being solicited. Accepted submissions received fees ranging from 50 yuan to several hundred yuan. Most of them focused on the positive results and new developments brought about by Shenzhen's reform and opening up, with no restrictions on length or content.

Zhang Jing thought she could write it, so she found the short story QQ on the Tomato website, logged in, contacted them, and asked about the submission process. She also left her QQ number and waited for a reply.

Zhang Jing spent the rest of her time browsing job postings, circling any that caught her eye. Yangcheng Daily, based primarily in Guangzhou, also boasts a wealth of content. There's also Yangcheng Evening News, which she'd pick up in the evening. It's closer to home than the daily newspaper, and Zhang Jing planned to compare them. What happened next was unexpected.

While Zhang Jing was busy, the landlord gently knocked on her door and stealthily gestured for her to come out. She wanted to ask Zhang Jing a favor: to inquire about the nanny's job satisfaction and her commitment to the job. She felt satisfied with the work and, if she could stay, she would offer her a raise next month.

Zhang Jing, known for her outspokenness, told the landlord the truth without hesitation: the nanny would only stay for another week before joining her husband as a waitress at the restaurant. The landlord seemed a little disappointed, but he still promised to make the necessary preparations.

However, Zhang Jing was caught off guard by the fact that, just after dinner, the landlord approached the nanny, paid her wages, and demanded she leave immediately. Faced with this sudden change, Zhang Jing was momentarily bewildered. Then, the landlord said earnestly, "Since she's no longer interested in working here, there's no point in forcing her to stay. After all, it's easier to retain someone than to keep their heart!" At that moment, Zhang Jing could only smile helplessly, unsure how to respond to this stubborn old man.

Zhang Jing vowed to change her habit of revealing her true feelings to others, because not all truths have good consequences.

Zhang Zhi's sudden arrival cheered Zhang Jing up, and the old landlord even complimented her on their resemblance. Zhang Zhi had moved between two factories in Huizhou, first one owned by Taiwanese and then another owned by Hong Kong. This time, she was taking a break and came to visit Zhang Jing. She also wanted to see if there were any development opportunities in Shenzhen.

Zhang Zhi gave Zhang Jing 800 yuan, asking her to pay rent and use the rest for living expenses. She also advised Zhang Jing not to rush into finding a job, saying she could support her for a year or two. Zhang Jing truly realized that in her past life, she had been unable to help her sister and had always been a burden. The two sisters chatted all night, their bond strong. Zhang Jing also shared with her sister how she was earning royalties from writing articles.

My sister enthusiastically recounted her experiences as a clerk in an electronics factory. Furthermore, she offered free Japanese conversation lessons to anyone who volunteered to learn. Everyone respected her and called her "teacher," which made her feel very proud.

However, when the topic turned to relationships, my sister's expression became somewhat complicated. She revealed that she had been on two dates with a Hong Kong manager, even checking into a hotel together. But she was puzzled because the Hong Kong man had never mentioned making their relationship public. My sister felt helpless and worried that he would be irresponsible.

Zhang Jing inquired further and learned that the Hong Kong man was divorced and had an eight-year-old son living with his grandparents in Hong Kong. He was eight years older than Zhang Zhi and had two younger brothers and a younger sister. Crucially, his grandparents in Hong Kong disapproved of his remarriage, believing that since he already had a son, he should focus on raising him. They felt that other needs could be met through financial means, and there was no need to bring the child into the family.

This story is filled with twists and turns, and the younger sister's experiences make one's heart race. The Hong Kong family's perspectives on marriage and love also prompt reflection on the differences between traditional values ​​and modern societal values. Against this backdrop, how will the younger sister choose? Will she find true happiness? These questions undoubtedly add further suspense and drama to the storyline.

Zhang Jing comforted her sister to sleep, saying she would tell her the solution tomorrow. Zhang Jing remembered that her sister was pregnant in a previous life and wanted to abort the child. Zhang Jing strongly opposed this, but in the end, her sister married a Hong Kong man and had a daughter, and later a son.

The next day, Zhang Jing paid the rent to the landlord. Seeing the landlord's satisfied smile, she felt very relieved. Afterwards, Zhang Jing began to help the landlord clean the room, while Zhang Zhi volunteered to help carry water to water the flowers. However, when she tried to lift the bucket, she found that she was unable to do so. Seeing this, Zhang Jing immediately realized that Zhang Zhi might be pregnant, so she hurriedly snatched the bucket away and left her to water the flowers with a watering can.

Seeing this, the old landlord smiled and said, "Xiao Zhang, you're not as strong as your sister!" Zhang Zhi laughed at herself and said, "Yeah, lately I've been feeling really anxious when I fetch water, and I've been sweating. I wonder if I'm sick."

After returning to the room, Zhang Jing pulled her sister to sit on the edge of the bed and said to her seriously, "Sister, I think you might really be pregnant!" Zhang Zhi's eyes widened and she shook her head in disbelief. "How is that possible? I have uterine fibroids and was just checked two months ago. Besides, I only had sex with that Hong Kong guy once. How could I get pregnant like that?"

Zhang Jing comforted her, "This kind of thing is hard to explain. You should be mentally prepared. If you really have a child, you must give birth to it, even if you don't get married." Zhang Zhi was confused and quickly asked why. Zhang Jing explained earnestly, "The child is innocent and has the right to come into this world. Besides, many single mothers are doing well these days, so you don't have to worry about not being able to raise a child. The most important thing is that we can't give up on a little life so easily!"

Zhang Jing vividly recounted this story to Zhang Zhi: "I had a female colleague who was incredibly wild when she was young! She had four abortions! Later, she started dating a boss who was more than ten years older than her and wanted to settle down. But the boss just wanted to play with her and had no intention of marrying her. They were together for three or four years, though. Then one day, the woman got pregnant again. She was thinking of having an abortion, but the doctor said that because of all the abortions she'd had before, her uterine wall had become very thin. If she didn't want the child this time, she might never have another. So they told her to think it over."

Hearing this, Zhang Zhi couldn't help but frown, as if thinking about something.

Then, Zhang Jing continued, "The girl quickly made up her mind. She said that whether the boss was willing to marry her or not, she would give birth to the child. The boss didn't want his child to be left alone, so he reluctantly agreed to marry the female colleague."

After telling this story, Zhang Jing said to Zhang Zhi earnestly, "This is something you can replicate! You'll have to think about it carefully." She looked at Zhang Zhi thoughtfully, wondering if she had taken her words to heart. She wasn't too worried, though. After all, in her previous life, Zhang Zhi had successfully ascended to power by following this same formula.

Zhang Zhi went shopping and bought a bouquet of flowers. The landlord accused the young people of being wasteful. Zhang Zhi explained that the florist was selling it to her at a discount. Returning to her room, she set the flowers on the table, muttering something to herself. When Zhang Jing entered, she told her it was a tribute to Guanyin Bodhisattva. Because there was a picture of Guanyin on the wall above Zhang Jing's desk, Zhang Zhi explained that she was praying for a child and hoped Guanyin Bodhisattva would grant her wish...

Zhang Jing was speechless. She hadn't expected her sister to want a son so badly. She'd definitely be disappointed if she knew she was having a daughter. Better not tell her. Zhang Jing told Zhang Zhi about the news of her walk in the dormitory with the Hong Kong manager, and emphasized that it must remain a secret. Zhang Zhi was puzzled, and Zhang Jing said the more people kept it a secret, the more people would know. Then everyone in the factory would think they were a couple and help keep an eye on him, making it harder for him to have an affair with someone else. Unless she quit this job.

If you're pregnant, let him know you'll give birth. Let everyone know so they can urge him to get married and give him wedding candy. Men need to be pushed; they won't score in marriage unless you give them a kick in the ass!