MGASC -Chapter 9 An Opportunity to Make Money

Xiaoxiao was probably six or seven years old, wearing a pretty plaid dress and little leather shoes, with two small braids. She looked every bit like a little princess from a big city. Her eyes were bright and clever, instantly endearing.

“Pretty sister, don’t argue with bad women. It’s not worth it.”

Zhang Qiao smiled, gently patting Xiaoxiao’s hair and then rubbing her little belly.

Right, she was still pregnant—what if she got so upset that it affected the baby?

Zhou Junlin got out of the car as well, picking up his daughter and thanking Zhang Qiao repeatedly, even instructing his driver to apologize for his earlier attitude.

The driver blushed, hesitating for a long moment before finally managing a timid, “Sorry,” which made Zhang Qiao laugh.

“Comrade, today you really saved Xiaoxiao. If anything had happened to her, how would I explain it to her mother? You handled it so professionally—have you studied medicine?” Zhou Junlin asked, still holding his daughter tightly, his handsome face full of relief.

Zhang Qiao smiled gracefully. “You’re too kind. My relatives practice traditional Chinese medicine, so I’ve picked up a little knowledge from them. I’ve seen others with similar symptoms before and knew how to do first aid—it’s just some minor experience.”

Of course, she couldn’t say that before she “entered the book world,” she had been a beauty vlogger and had witnessed a colleague having the same condition as Xiaoxiao while live-streaming—and she had coincidentally seen the doctor’s treatment process.

Everything was purely coincidental.

But one thing Zhang Qiao wasn’t lying about: in her original world, her grandfather was a famous local TCM doctor, and by seven or eight, she already knew a lot about Chinese herbs. If she hadn’t accidentally become a beauty vlogger after studying foreign languages, she might really have inherited her grandfather’s clinic.

Zhou Junlin said, “In any case, you saved Xiaoxiao today. May I boldly ask your name?”

“I’m Zhang Qiao, and my husband is Lin Tianyue.”

“Hello, Comrade Zhang Qiao. I’m Zhou Junlin, my daughter is Zhou Xiaoxiao. I’m here on a business trip. Here’s my card—if you ever need any help, you must let me know.”

He handed a business card to Zhang Qiao.

Zhang Qiao’s eyes lit up as she held it. As she had guessed, he really was the economics expert she thought he might be. A glance at the card showed that he was currently the dean of the capital’s Jing University.

Indeed, extraordinary people reveal their talents early. Being so young and already a dean meant it was no surprise he would later become a renowned economist, contributing greatly to the country’s opening-up and reform.

In the book she had read, Lin Tianyue only met this expert after becoming successful, and with his guidance, his career took off smoothly.

But now, Lin Tianyue’s career was just beginning, and he was still unknown. More accurately, if Lin Tianyue couldn’t successfully recover his goods this time, this setback would likely keep him under the radar for years…

Zhang Qiao’s sharp eyes twinkled as an idea formed.

“Xiaoxiao has improved, but I suggest we go to a nearby hospital for a checkup and an IV drip to be safe. The hospital is nearby, and I’m free, so I can accompany Dean Zhou.”

Xiaoxiao adored Zhang Qiao and clapped excitedly. “Great! I want Sister Qiao to come with me!”

Zhang Qiao pinched her little cheek. “You still call me Sister Qiao? Such a sweet little mouth!”

Zhou Junlin didn’t hesitate to open the car door for her. “Then we’ll trouble you.”

On the way, some casual conversation was inevitable. Zhang Qiao had just been arguing with Wang Yan about Lin Tianyue, so in a few words, she explained his predicament to Zhou Junlin.

Coincidentally, Zhou Junlin had been sent to supervise and implement the open-market policies. Hearing that Xiangshui County was still stubbornly holding onto old ideas and suppressing private entrepreneurs like Lin Tianyue, he was furious.

“Comrade Zhang Qiao, luckily you told me this. The state is now actively encouraging private businesses. Your husband is so capable and leads others to prosperity—he should be celebrated and promoted as a model. Don’t worry; I’ll handle this. This afternoon, I’ll go with you to the county committee and make sure your husband gets justice!”

Zhang Qiao’s heart soared. “That’s wonderful, Dean Zhou! I really met a good person today!”

See, she had known she had come to the right person.

Even though Lin Tianyue could eventually resolve this major problem, Zhang Qiao didn’t want to be blamed for it. Anywhere they went, if people said she ruined him, how could she bear it!

Well, since she had come into this world, they were a shared-interest team.

At least, until she and Lin Tianyue divorced, they were tied together. Helping him was helping herself.

Although she had considered relying on someone powerful, this couldn’t be forced. Zhang Qiao needed to figure out a way to make some money first.

The car drove smoothly. Zhang Qiao noticed Xiaoxiao was reading an English picture book. When she encountered words she didn’t know, she would tilt her little face up to ask Zhou Junlin.

While Zhou Junlin was talking to the driver, Zhang Qiao pointed to the words and taught Xiaoxiao with a perfectly clear London accent, also explaining the Chinese meaning.

Xiangshui County was remote and had only recently resumed the college entrance exams. Zhou Junlin couldn’t help but look at her with renewed admiration. “Comrade Zhang Qiao, did you attend university?”

She shook her head forlornly.

Zhou Junlin exclaimed incredulously, “But your English pronunciation is perfect! Even better than the tutor I hired for Xiaoxiao.”

Zhang Qiao knew this was her chance and didn’t downplay it. “I may not have attended university, but English is my strength. I’ve watched many English-language films and read plenty of professional English books. To be honest, I plan to continue studying after I have the baby. After all, talent is scarce in today’s society.”

She thought to herself: although she had become a more profitable vlogger in her previous world, she had formally graduated from a foreign languages college, passed English Level 8, and could speak several other languages.

In this era, talent was the rarest commodity. The man sitting in front of her was a future big shot—she had to package and market herself to seize opportunities.

Making some small money first would do!

As she spoke, Zhou Junlin’s eyes lit up again. He probably hadn’t expected to meet such a knowledgeable and perceptive woman in such a backward county.

He couldn’t help but remark, “It seems Xiangshui County isn’t as backward as I thought. Not only are there ambitious young men like your husband, but also women like you, striving and unwilling to fall behind. Excellent, Comrade Zhang Qiao. Would you be interested in being my daughter’s English teacher? I’ve been sent to work here, at least for a year or two, and I’m worried her studies might fall behind.”

Zhang Qiao’s heart raced. Look—an opportunity had just appeared!

“That’s possible, but…”