Rebirth and making money first

Chapter 189: Milk Ball's Shocking Words

Zhang Jing, feeling uneasy, slowly returned home, her heart racing. When she opened the door and saw the children's innocent smiles, her guilty conscience was instantly replaced by a sense of resolve. In that moment, she was deeply convinced that the lie she had told was not wrong.

For the sake of her beloved child, so that he could grow up healthy and happy, she felt that even if she had to be selfish, it was worth it. As for the child named Zhang Xiaoyu, Zhang Jing thought silently in her heart that it was not her responsibility.

At that moment, the child named Dai Gao finally appeared before Zhang Jing. At first glance, he looked like a typical Cantonese. Just looking at his round head gave him a hint. A closer look at his face was truly indescribable. Not only was his skin dark and yellow, but he also had a mouth that was slightly overbite. While he was quite tall, his overall appearance wasn't particularly impressive.

Zhang Jing couldn't help but ask others again and again and confirmed that the person in front of her was the Dai Gao that Naituanzi mentioned.

Zhang Jing's frequent behavior piqued the teacher's curiosity. Desperate, Zhang Jing reluctantly told the teacher some anecdotes about her own child, Milk Balloon, as a cover for her true motives. Fortunately, the teacher simply said, "This is indeed a problem! We will definitely handle it properly. Of course, we also hope that parents will report similar situations to us in the future."

After that, Naituanzi rarely mentioned Dai Gao when he got home from school. When Zhang Jing curiously asked why, Naituanzi blinked her eyes and said, "The teacher scolded him harshly because he was always disobedient and couldn't even eat properly. So the teacher made him sit alone and eat in a seat, and she had to watch him the whole time until he finished his meal." After saying this, Naituanzi playfully stuck out her tongue.

Zhang Jing asked curiously, "If you don't have the eggs, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and corn he gives you, won't your stomach growl and you feel hungry?" The little boy blinked his bright eyes and replied nonchalantly, "Of course not! If it's not enough, I can ask the teacher for more food. He'll give me more."

Hearing this, Zhang Jing nodded in relief and said, "That's great. This way, you don't have to marry that Dai Gao!" But Naituanzi pouted angrily, put her hands on her hips and shouted, "Humph! He doesn't even pay attention to me now, so I don't want to marry him! My favorite is Teacher Yang in our class! Teacher Yang is so handsome!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jing quickly asked, "So is Teacher Yang a boy or a girl?" Naituanzi was so excited that she danced with joy and shouted, "Of course he's a boy! When I grow up, I must marry Teacher Yang!" Zhang Jing was both angry and amused. She pointed at Naituanzi and scolded her, "You naughty little girl! One moment you're thinking about marrying this person, and the next moment you're clamoring to marry that person. Look at yourself, you're just a little brat who hasn't grown up yet, yet you act like a little nympho all day long!"

After hearing what her aunt said, Milk Ball was not happy. She frowned and retorted, "I didn't! Then aunt, please tell me, at what age can I get married?"

Zhang Jing answered without hesitation, "At least until I'm 25!" Hearing this, Naituanzi stretched out his chubby little hand and began counting on his fingers, mumbling, "25... doesn't that mean it'll be a long, long time before I can get married?"

Zhang Jing said seriously, "Marriage is something only adults can do! You're still young and haven't grown up yet. So, for now, you just need to do a few important things. For example, you must eat well every day and make sure you have enough food. You must also go to bed on time so that you can grow tall. Of course, don't forget to study hard and become a promising person in the future. Finally, play to your heart's content and enjoy your childhood."

The little guy blinked his big eyes and suddenly asked, "When will my mother come back? I miss her so much!" Zhang Jing quickly comforted him, "It will be soon. Your mother will be back after the confinement period, that is, after the full moon. Don't worry, it won't be long."

Time passed day by day, and everyone waited patiently for Zhang Zhi's return. Finally, one day, good news arrived—Zhang Zhi's return home was confirmed! Upon hearing this news, Zhang Jing went to pick up Naituanzi, wanting to make Naituanzi happy.

However, when she saw the little guy again, she was stunned. She saw that the little boy in front of her had a teapot-shaped hat like Sammo Hung's, which looked very funny.

Zhang Jing's eyes widened, and she turned in surprise, looking at the teacher beside her. She angrily asked, "What the hell is going on? How could you give our children such a hairstyle without our parents' consent?"

The life teacher hurriedly explained that it was because the little ones sweated too much and it was difficult for them to have long hair. Zhang Jing sneered, "Are you afraid of combing too many children's hair? Call your principal, I want to complain to you! Last time I picked up the children, I don't know who took their new socks and put them back in stained socks. It's understandable that if there were so many children, washing them in one washing machine would be a good idea. But now, to save trouble, you've even messed up the children's hair like this. How can we trust you with our children?"

The head teacher came trotting over in a hurry, beads of sweat even oozing from her forehead. Upon seeing Zhang Jing's furious face, she hurried forward, speaking softly and sincerely to her to comfort her.

The principal bowed repeatedly to Zhang Jing and apologized, expressing deep regret for the incident. He then mercilessly criticized the teacher who had been inflexible and had rashly cut the child's hair. He explained that the teacher was new and might still be unfamiliar with the procedures and communication with parents. He also pleaded with Zhang Jing to be magnanimous and not to let her anger get to the point of harming herself.

However, Zhang Jing was still indignant at this time. She frowned and said, "The child's parents will be back in two days. If they see that their precious son's hair was cut like this, I will definitely be scolded!" Despite this, under the director's earnest persuasion, Zhang Jing's emotions finally stabilized.

But she still said seriously that this time, she could let it go for now. However, she emphasized that a similar situation must not happen again, or she would not let it go. After receiving repeated assurances from the principal, Zhang Jing finally turned around and prepared to leave the kindergarten, taking her child with her.

As Zhang Jing walked along, she began to think more and more that something was amiss. She stopped, looked down at the little girl beside her, and asked with a puzzled expression, "My dear, your mother and I have tried to cut your hair shorter several times, but you've always refused. So why did you agree so readily this time to let the teacher cut your hair?"

The little girl blinked her bright eyes, looked up at Zhang Jing, and replied, "Because Teacher Xiao Yang said I'd look cute with short hair, and this hairstyle was chosen for me by Teacher Xiao Yang herself. I think it looks pretty, too, so I agreed. Auntie, please don't blame Teacher Xiao Yang! Also, the last time you complained to the teacher, she criticized me."

Hearing this, Zhang Jing's eyes widened, a look of surprise on her face. She quickly asked, "What? There's actually such a thing? When did it happen? Why didn't you tell me about it before? Hurry up and tell your aunt in detail what happened."

After some inquiries, Zhang Jing finally figured out what was going on at school. It turned out that the teacher often assigned older children to help the younger children with chores like wiping their bottoms. However, this arrangement caused a series of problems.

Not only that, Naituanzi was singled out by the teacher for this incident. Furthermore, other children who spoke nonsense to their parents after returning home were also warned by the teacher, leading to dissatisfaction among some parents.

The life teacher, perhaps with limited education, even mimicked her speech, even starting with the beginning and ending. In her childish voice, she said, "If you don't want the chicken wine, then have the flower wine!" Zhang Jing was confused at first, but after a long moment of deliberation, she finally understood what she meant: "If you don't drink the toast, then drink the penalty wine!" This teacher must have a thick accent.

At this time, Zhang Jing received news that her sister Zhang Zhi was about to return. Considering the current situation, Zhang Jing decided to remain calm for the time being and not pursue these matters any further. Everything will be discussed after Zhang Zhi returns.

Not long after, Zhang Zhi called Zhang Jing again and told her sister to go to the Luohu border crossing to pick her up. She said her husband was too busy with work to come and pick her up. Luckily, her father-in-law had already helped by bringing the luggage to the border crossing, so all Zhang Jing had to do now was go and take over.

From a distance, she could see Zhi standing there, carefully holding the child, a large backpack beside her. At this moment, Zhang Zhi's father-in-law hurried over, smiling and nodding at Zhang Jing. Zhang Jing's eyes were drawn to the delicate little nephew in Zhang Zhi's arms, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "This little guy looks so much like your husband!" Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhi's father-in-law's smile grew even brighter, clearly pleased with the evaluation.

Zhang Zhi's face was filled with love. She bent down and gently kissed the child's pink cheek, saying softly, "Really? A lot of people say that." After a few simple pleasantries, Zhang Zhi's father-in-law said goodbye and left. Seeing this, Zhang Jing quickly reached out and picked up the heavy bag. Then, they walked to the side of the road together and hailed a taxi to go home.

In the car, Zhang Jing thought that Zhang Zhi had just returned and might not have everything ready for her family, so she invited her to her house for dinner. However, Zhang Zhi shook her head and declined, "No, thank you, sister. I haven't been home for over a month. I have to go home and check on the situation first."

Along the way, the two chatted about a lot of family matters. When the topic turned to children, Zhang Jing mentioned Zhang Zhi's daughter. However, Zhang Zhi kept staring at the son in her arms, and without looking up, she replied, "Oh, I don't have the energy to take care of her right now! Let her live in the school for now. I have to take good care of my son first, that's the most important thing."

After saying this, she happily teased her son again, seemingly completely unaware of the impact of her neglect of her daughter.

Zhang Zhi was one of those people who favored boys over girls.