Rebirth and making money first

Zhang Jing frowned and said to her mother, "I don't want to answer this question. Anyway, the money is quite a bit, enough for me to buy a second house in Shenzhen. Don't always think about subsidizing your son. Calculate carefully. In addition to the store in Huizhou, he has also received the store here. He is determined to develop his career with his father-in-law in Yunnan. No matter how much money you give him, he won't change his mind."

My mother sighed and said helplessly, "I was just asking casually. I'm not after your money. Whenever I mention your brother, I get upset. He's actually trying to transfer his household registration and social security to Yunnan, and I can't stop him. He said he's already married, which makes me feel like I've lost a son! I don't know if I can still rely on him when I get older."

Zhang Jing comforted her, "Mom, don't think too much! You have more than just him. You also have me and my sister. Although you have a pension, medical insurance, and real estate now, there will always be a time when you are old and frail, and have difficulty moving around. When that time comes, the three of us sisters will jointly shoulder the responsibility of taking care of you, so you must take good care of yourself. Only when you are healthy can we work and live in peace. If you want to eat something or buy some clothes, don't be stingy with the money. If you don't have enough money, we are here for you."

When the old lady heard this, she was immediately furious: "You don't even dare to tell your mother how much demolition compensation you have, how can I count on you?"

Seeing her mother angry, Zhang Jing quickly changed the subject and asked, "Then tell me, Mom, how much savings do you have?"

The old lady immediately replied, "My monthly salary is only over 2,000 yuan, and it's increased in recent years. It used to be only a few hundred yuan. Where can I save money? I don't need to eat or drink."

Zhang Jing frowned, her tone filled with dissatisfaction: "Look, Mom, you don't tell the truth when I ask you. I'm still your biological daughter, and you won't even tell me."

The mother's eyes widened and her voice rose an octave: "I didn't ask you to say anything?"

Zhang Jing continued to ask, "Is it more? 10 should be more, right?"

The old lady shook her head helplessly and sighed, "I really don't have any. I only have 5 in a fixed deposit and 2 in a demand deposit. I use the fixed deposit to collect interest, and the demand deposit is for emergencies."

Zhang Jing was a little surprised: "With such a small amount of money, no wonder your brother went to the girl's family to make a living. If you rely on you to save money for the bride price, your son will probably be single forever."

Upon hearing this, the mother was furious. "Do you think I raised you on air? I'd like to give you more, but I can't afford it even if I break my bones! If you want to blame someone, blame your irresponsible and irresponsible father! I saved this money by living frugally. Do you think it was easy?"

Zhang Jing quickly comforted her mother: "Don't get excited. I'll give you money tomorrow. You can spend it as much as you want and buy whatever you want."

When the old lady heard this, she quickly waved her hand and said, "Just come back to see me. Why would I need you to pay for it?"

Zhang Jing smiled and said, "Now that I have money, I'll give it to you. Just keep it. If I harm you in the future and you lose everything you want, don't regret it then!"

The old lady sighed helplessly: "If that's what you mean, child, then you should give me the money and I'll save it for you. I'm a life of worry, and you all really make your mother worry too much."

Zhang Jing smiled and continued, "Oh, Mom, I read in the newspaper that if you want the elderly to live long, you have to worry about them endlessly. We have a gene for longevity in our family, so you should live to be over 90 at least."

But my mother frowned and said, "I don't want to live to that age."

Zhang Jing winked mischievously: "That's not up to you to decide."

The next morning, Zhang Jing and her mother returned to the sales office. This time, they decided to purchase an underground garage and convert it into a home. Zhang Jing felt this would be both practical and economical, and would also increase the family's income.

"Mom, I want to buy another underground garage and convert it into a residence. It would be better if it could be connected to the second floor, which would be more convenient. I can even rent it out later!" Zhang Jing suggested to her mother.

My mother nodded in agreement. "Well, that's a good idea. But, won't it be hard to find tenants?"

Zhang Jing smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, Mom. As long as we choose a place with plenty of sunshine and a good location, there will definitely be someone willing to rent it."

After hearing this, the mother stopped talking. The two of them quickly reached a consensus and decided to look for a suitable underground garage apartment.

Afterward, mother and daughter both immersed themselves in the apartment search. Zhang Jing breathed a sigh of relief, realizing the need to strike a balance when interacting with family members. Neither too distant nor too open. This delicate balance is the price of growing up. Not only herself, but her parents, too, need to gradually adapt to this change.

As more people arrived, the receptionist became busier. Zhang Jing looked at Aunt Chen's second-floor apartment. The first floor was a shop, not what she needed. Her mother wasn't satisfied either. An apartment with an elevator was expensive, and elderly people didn't need it.

Looking at all the buildings with second floors, Zhang Jing decided to buy the one she had initially set her sights on, which had stairs leading directly to the first floor. In her previous life, all the houses in this row had been snapped up, so this time, Zhang Jing specifically wanted this one.

The houses in this row ranged in size, and considering the small family, Zhang Jing chose a medium-sized one. She asked her mother if she wanted to live in the middle or near the front door, and she said it would be easier to get in and out from the front door.

After selecting the apartment, including the first-floor garage, Zhang Jing and the others renovated it together after the property was delivered. After calculation, they found they needed to pay a difference of 20 yuan. Zhang Jing paid a 5 yuan deposit and agreed to pay the remaining balance a week later to complete the paperwork.

After coming out, my mother asked Zhang Jing if she didn't have enough money. Zhang Jing said that the compensation would arrive in a week and she would pay the money when it arrived.

The old lady asked quietly, "Why not use my savings first? If it's not enough, we can borrow some more. You can pay it back when you have more." Zhang Jing said that she didn't need her mother's money, "but asking someone to lend money is fine. It's a good way to test people's hearts."

The old lady was extremely confident. "Your mother and her old sisters are good at making money. They will lend you money as long as you ask." Zhang Jing said, "Then I will wait for your good news." The mother said, "Okay, you can wait."

Before they left, another man and woman walked into the hall. Zhang Jing's mother quietly showed them to her, but she didn't recognize them. The woman looked well-educated, while the man was clearly unworthy of her. They were also there to choose an apartment.

As soon as she came out, Zhang Jing asked, "Who is that? Why don't I know him?"

My mother said, "Of course you don't know them." The two were husband and wife. "They don't look like it. The man isn't worthy of the woman, and he's so timid."

"That man is a wife-seller!" Seeing that Zhang Jing didn't understand, he simply said, "That woman has a bad style. Her husband never works the day shift, only the night shift. As soon as he leaves, the factory director and workshop director take turns visiting her home. Someone told her husband that the man actually said someone had framed his wife."

"She's made a lot of money, and even her daughter has finished college. She's so polite, no one can tell she's cheating on her husband." Zhang Jing disagreed. "I think her husband is also one of the people who knew about this. That's even more chilling."

"I hope I don't buy a house in the same building as them. I don't want to see people like this messing around. It's a dirty eye!"

Zhang Jing hurriedly pulled her mother away, "Okay, don't get angry over someone who has nothing to do with you. Go borrow some money from your older sister and buy the house first."

The old lady finally came to her senses and asked, "I can borrow it, but how much do you want?" Zhang Jing said, "7 yuan in total. Let's see how much you can borrow." The mother said, "Don't underestimate me. I'm quite popular in this area."

The mother and daughter had a harmonious relationship and returned home together.