Rebirth and making money first

That day, Zhang Jing approached Old Lady Xu and said with a firm expression, "Grandma, I've made up my mind. I'm willing to accept you as my grandmother!" Then, she frankly said, "However, Grandma, I actually already had a godfather, and now my sister-in-law, Li Xiangyue, also works here. To be honest, I have this job thanks to my godfather. So I think I need to explain these things to you clearly. I hope you can think about it carefully."

Hearing this, Mrs. Xu was visibly surprised. Frowning slightly, she inquired carefully, "Xiao Jing, could you please tell me how you met and began your relationship with Li Xiangyue's family?" Zhang Jing then recounted the details of her encounter with Li Xiangyue's family. After listening, Mrs. Xu nodded thoughtfully, indicating that she needed more time to consider the matter.

Zhang Jing understood and readily agreed. She also promised Mrs. Xu that if she needed any help in the future, she could just ask. Even if they ultimately didn't agree to become godparents, she would still do her best to help. Zhang Jing's heart was always filled with emotion as she recalled her past life, a lonely and helpless old age. Now, she wanted to do her best to help those in need, and the kind and compassionate Mrs. Xu was undoubtedly one of the people she wanted to help.

On the fifteenth day of every month, the temple holds a grand Buddhist ceremony. Over time, Zhang Jing gradually became familiar with the entire process and adapted to the various operational details. However, the only minor benefit this event offered her was that she was given a share of the fruit and mineral water after each offering, which was quite embarrassing for Zhang Jing.

Seeing this, Xiao Liu and Xiao Ma, the part-time caregivers who tend the temple, urged Zhang Jing to accept the gift. They firmly believed that eating the fruit in front of the Buddha would increase blessings and eliminate disasters. Seeing the sincerity of these two devout Buddhists, Zhang Jing found it difficult to refuse and gratefully accepted the fruit.

As time went by, Zhang Jing's work became more stable, and her daily routine became more regular. She continued to exercise tirelessly, day after day, year after year. This persistent effort made her complexion increasingly rosy and radiant, and she looked refreshed and radiant.

Overjoyed, Zhang Jing went to the hospital for a gynecological checkup. She had assumed she would need to continue taking medication, but to her surprise, the doctor gave her a heartfelt and sincere advice: "While you're still young, hurry up and have a baby!"

This sentence hit Zhang Jing like a hammer, plunging her into deep thought. It turned out the doctor's words were more than just a warning. His true meaning was that if she didn't seize the opportunity before her, any delay would lead to regret.

The reason for this is simply that the female reproductive system gradually ages and degenerates with the passage of time. Once the most ideal reproductive period is missed, successfully conceiving and giving birth in the future will probably become extremely difficult, even close to impossible!

This harsh reality undoubtedly brought Zhang Jing a mountain of pressure and endless worries. Having never paid much attention to her marriage, she now deeply realized that having a child was the real key, and she must complete her plan of having a child as soon as possible.

Unconsciously, the familiar figure of the squad leader quietly emerged in Zhang Jing's mind. Without hesitation, she focused her attention on the squad leader. However, Zhang Jing was skeptical about whether this squad leader had healthy and normal fertility.

To clarify this issue, it seemed that the only way to get a definitive answer was to consult his parents. However, at the same time, how to properly arrange and handle the various tasks of the class monitor became a difficult problem that immediately plunged Zhang Jing into a dilemma of anxiety and exhaustion.

After careful consideration, Zhang Jing finally decided to ask Li Xiangyue if she could arrange a cleaning job for the squad leader. Although she had already prepared herself for rejection, she didn't show any surprise or anger when she heard Li Xiangyue's decisive refusal.

In desperation, she had to plan to go to the dean in person to discuss the matter.

"Who is this person you're talking about?" The dean was a refined man, elegant and graceful. But the question made people feel uncomfortable.

"They are students from my special school, and a few of them have become my friends. They knew I was working at the nursing home and wanted to come and visit, but they didn't have the opportunity. I want to find simple jobs for the 80% of them who are close to normal. I want them to become useful people, instead of asking the government for subsidies. This will also be a spiritual help to their families."

"But I've asked many people, and either they couldn't help or they reported it to higher authorities, and in the end, nothing was done."

Zhang Jing looked at the director. "Even if you can't make the decision, I hope you can agree to let them come here to take a look. After all, there are some special people living in the nursing home, and outsiders are always curious about whether they are happy. I'm afraid that some of my students will be sent here to retire one day. If that day comes, I hope they will be happy."

"You go back first, I'll think about it. After all, we also have to consider the wishes of the elderly and their families. We can't just do whatever you want."

Zhang Jing left, feeling dejected. She could only passively wait for news. She waited a week, and even then, Mrs. Xu continued to ask her for help buying things to bring to the nursing home. She'd always give her a few extra cents when paying the bill, and never again mentioned the idea of ​​godparents. Zhang Jing was content. But every other day, going to the market to buy groceries became a regular occurrence, prompting several other elderly ladies to ask to bring some in as well.

Zhang Jing quickly declined, saying she couldn't handle going to the market every day. She couldn't carry too much if she bought too much. The nursing home had everything, so they'd only come back if they couldn't find something. The other elderly ladies expressed understanding and asked about Zhang Jing's relationship with Mrs. Xu. Zhang Jing replied, "We're both single and in the same boat, so we have something in common."

"Oh, so that's it—" The elderly ladies exchanged glances, their faces gleaming with excited gossip. Zhang Jing understood that wherever there are people, there are always interesting things going on, and nursing homes are no exception. This is part of the fun of life for the elderly; letting them chat about their lives helps them feel less drawn out.

The director finally made up his mind and asked Zhang Jing to contact the special education department and arrange a tour of the nursing home. Zhang Jing was in charge of the reception and explanation, which made her very excited. Li Xiangyue laughed at her for looking for trouble, but Zhang Jing didn't take it seriously.

Back at her old workplace, she found Director Chen. Knowing Zhang Jing's intentions, Director Chen was willing to cooperate, but he also privately inquired about her stock situation. Zhang Jing replied, "Wait for the dividends. If you don't need the money, don't move."

"Brother, I believe you! I feel relieved when you say that. By the way, are you used to the new unit? If not, come back. I will definitely reserve a position for you." Director Chen took on the responsibility, as if he was of great righteousness.

"That's not necessary. I would be very grateful if you could help me arrange a simple job for the squad leader." Zhang Jing said bluntly.

"Squad leader? Which one? Is it the one called Xue or something?" Director Chen couldn't remember his name.

"Xue Chen, nicknamed squad leader."

"What's your relationship with him? Why are you so concerned about him?"

"Not at the moment, but I'm just a potential husband!" Zhang Jing's words made Director Chen's eyes widen. "No, girl, are you crazy?" After receiving a roll of the eyes, she lowered her voice again: "You said you have good conditions, what are you looking for?"

Zhang Jing sighed, "Brother, let's just say this in private and don't let it spread out." Director Chen quickly locked the office door, poured Zhang Jing another cup of tea, and asked her to tell him in detail.

Zhang Jing then told him about her boyfriend, and Old Chen scolded her, saying he was ungrateful for having such a good girlfriend. Zhang Jing then analyzed her own situation: having a child was her top priority, with marriage secondary. She thought the squad leader was the only one who wouldn't scheme against her. If the squad leader didn't have normal genes after marriage, she would find someone to help.

"Sister, your ideas are really ahead of the times!" Director Chen praised. "Then why don't you find a normal person?" Zhang Jing said that if she married the squad leader, she would not have to have sex, and other people would not agree.

"Will you regret it later?" Zhang Jing asked. People who are busy making money don't have time to think about other things. "Brother Chen, can you take care of this?"

Director Chen shook his head. "Sister, let me tell you the truth. This job is just a matter of words, but it's not as simple as you think. For your own benefit, you have to get married first, then do his job! Think about it, isn't this reasonable?"

Zhang Jing was stunned. After thinking about it, she realized that experience is the key to success! She clasped her fists towards Director Chen and said, "Brother Chen, thank you in advance. If it works out, I'll come back to you. It's your treat. Order whatever you want!"

"Alright, alright, keep a low profile. Let's sort out the visit first."