Rebirth: Starting from a Trainee Teacher

Chapter 704 Gu Jia: Is marriage a siege?
"Would you like to attend this interview?"

Gu Jia said when she saw the message about Bai Xiyao on Zhou Jing’s computer.

"Participate, just treat it as an advertisement."

Zhou Jing will not participate in interviews with local TV stations. He has to give face to CCTV's invitation. Secondly, CCTV has a wide audience and has a good advertising effect. It is much more effective for Zhou Jing to participate in an interview with CCTV than to place an advertisement.

"When speaking in public interviews, you should learn from Lin Daiyu and have the correct stance."

Gu Jia handed the R&D department's tablet software system report to Zhou Jing and said.

"Understood. Next year, we plan to donate 200 million each to Tangdu Jiaotong University, Industrial University, and University of Electronic Science and Technology."

Zhou Jing’s position is very clear. If businessmen want to become stronger and bigger, they cannot do without the endorsement of the state. It is unrealistic to talk about business without politics, especially cross-border business.

"It's a pity that Tangdu Normal University's scientific research level is not good, otherwise it would have developed very well with an alumnus like you."

Gu Jia said with a smile.

"The president of Jiaotong University once wanted to give me a guaranteed place in graduate school."

Every university would like to have an alumnus like Zhou Jing. Zhou Jing does not need to pursue further studies. If necessary, Zhou Jing will seriously consider being admitted to Tangdu Jiaotong University for graduate study.

"Students who received scholarships from Tangdu Normal University also commented on you. How much is the total amount of funding given to Tangdu Normal University each year?"

Gu Jia opened the photo album on her phone and showed Zhou Jing a screenshot of the comment section on Zhou Jing’s Weibo.

[Thank you Mr. Zhou for the scholarship. I will study hard and make progress every day. I wish Ideal Technology will achieve greater success.]

Among the student comments was a screenshot of a text message about the arrival of a scholarship of six thousand yuan, with the note “Ideal Technology-Tangdu Normal University Scholarship Fund”.

Zhou Jing said, "The special poverty scholarship is 6,000 per person per year. One hundred freshmen are selected each year to support them until they graduate from college. The general poverty scholarship is 3,000 per year. Three hundred freshmen are selected each year to support them until they graduate. Calculate how much you need to spend at most in a year."

"It's a bit complicated. The maximum will be in three years. Six thousand times four hundred plus three thousand times three hundred, which is just over three million a year, right?"

Gu Jia opened the computer on her phone and did some calculations.

"This number will be used starting this year, covering sophomores, juniors and seniors as well."

Including the funding for Yulin schools, Zhou Jing now spends more than 25 million yuan on education each year.

“Will there be students who use our financial aid to buy iPhones?”

Gu Jia said with a smile.

"Of course there are. There are many people who like to act rich even though they are poor."

Zhou Jing is not surprised by such things. There are classmates like this in high school and college. They come from very poor families but still like to wear famous brands.

Today is Friday, and there is no work tomorrow. After get off work, Zhou Jing and Gu Jia go home first. After having dinner, they take the children to the mall. When they go out, they drive Gu Jia's Guster. Gu Jia drives and Zhou Jing sits in the back holding the child.

"Dad, where are we going~"

The child clung to Zhou Jing and spoke in a baby voice.

"You broke Mom's lipstick, so Mom asked Dad to buy a new one and use your milk powder money to compensate Mom for the lipstick. What will you do if you don't have milk powder next month?"

Zhou Jing kissed the child's cheek and said.

"I'm angry with my mother~"

"Mom won't give you any more food. If you destroy my things again, I'll sell your dad off, okay?"

Gu Jia said while driving and looking ahead.

"No~ Then I won't have a father~"

The little girl said as she sat on Zhou Jing's lap.

Gu Jia said, "Then don't destroy mom's things, remember?"

"Remember~"

The little girl swung her feet and sat in Zhou Jing's arms as comfortably as if she were sitting on a chair.

Zhou Jing rubbed the child's braids with his face and said, "Can a child eat something if a stranger gives it to him?"

"I can't qi~"

"Can we go if a stranger wants to take the child away?"

"Can't~"

"What about a stranger asking a child to open the door?"

"Can't open~"

Zhou Jing and Gu Jia teach their children to protect themselves every day, and over time the children remember it.

"Zhou Zhou is going to school and hired two bodyguards."

Zhou Jing is always worried about his children. He is usually a little concerned about letting his mother and mother-in-law take care of the children, fearing that other people may be careless and get the children hurt. He only feels at ease when Zhou Jing is looking after the children himself.

"Have any of your relatives ever served in the military?"

Gu Jia also felt that the child should be given a bodyguard, as Zhou Jing had taken away too much of the business pie.

"No, one of them went to a martial arts school."

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When they arrived outside the mall, Gu Jia parked the car, turned back, touched the child's face, and got out.

The weather was cold, so Zhou Jing put gloves, hats, scarves and masks on his children before getting off the car, wrapping them tightly. He also wore a mask himself. In late November, the night in BJ was cold and windy, and the trees were withered.

"Little Fatty."

The child was wrapped in a blanket and looked chubby. Gu Jia raised her foot and gently kicked the child on the butt.

The little girl was wearing a hat with rabbit ears. She was shaking as she walked forward, holding Zhou Jing's finger, stopping and starting like a little rabbit. After being kicked twice in a row by Gu Jia, she turned around and patted Gu Jia on the leg.

"You know how to fight back. You can't fight back against your mother."

Gu Jia touched the child's head with a smile. Children of this age are really fun.

"Apologize to mom, say sorry to mom."

There are steps ahead, Zhou Jing said as he picked up the child.

"I'm sorry, Mom."

The little girl said obediently.

"Grow up and protect your mother."

The door of the mall revolved, and Gu Jia let Zhou Jing, who was holding the child, walk in front.

After walking around the mall for a while, Zhou Jing bought a Lancome lipstick and a Dior bag for Gu Jia to express his apology, and then bought a set of clothes for the child.

Bai Xiyao sent Zhou Jing the pre-sale data of Ideal 2nd Generation and Bluetooth speakers within 24 hours after their release. Zhou Jing took a quick look and found it completely as expected. The subversion of tradition by Bluetooth headsets made Ideal 2nd Generation smartphones even more popular. Starting from Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers, smart lamps, to Bluetooth headsets, Ideal's products have become the representatives of innovation and fashion, completely ridding the Ideal brand of its low-end image.

Even the low-end models of the Imagine series will not make people feel that they are low-end products. This is in stark contrast to their competitors who have been building a cost-effective brand image. The newly released Bluetooth headsets are not only popular in China, but also have set off a wave of popularity in foreign digital circles. Whether at home or abroad, the ideal high-end road has already been largely successful.

[Good, keep up the good work]

Zhou Jing replied to Bai’s best friend.

“Many wealthy people use Ideal phones.”

When she is outside, Gu Jia is used to paying attention to other people's mobile phones. At this time, Ideal smartphones can be seen from time to time in luxury malls. In luxury malls, the number of people using Ideal phones is comparable to that of iPhones, followed by Samsung. "After the launch of Ideal II and Bluetooth headsets, the brand image will be better."

Zhou Jing said with a smile.

"Brand image is too important. If you promote your brand based on cost-performance, you are actually lowering your brand. There are only eight domestic mobile phone brands left, and six have been eliminated this year. Three of them just released mobile phones last year and went bankrupt this year. Will there be five left next year?"

Gu Jia admired Zhou Jing's long-term vision. If it weren't for the fact that he wanted to build a brand and sacrificed brand power to join the price war to boost sales, Ideal smartphones would have ranked first in sales of domestic mobile phones this year.

"It's hard to say. Those who have not gone bankrupt this year have some foundation and can survive two or three years of losses. Hammer, LeEco, 360 are still in R&D, and so is Gree."

Zhou Jing's competitors are not domestic competitors, but Samsung and iPhone. The next sales boom of Ideal smartphones will have to wait for the Samsung battery explosion. Zhou Jing is waiting for the Samsung battery explosion incident, and by then he must take over more than 30% of Samsung's domestic market share in one fell swoop.

"With so many new brands coming in, it's hard for new brands to squeeze in given the current competitive situation in the smartphone industry. Investing 300 million yuan in Hammer is a bit risky."

Gu Jia is not optimistic about the Smartisan smartphone and Zhou Jing's 300 million yuan investment in the company.

"It is very dangerous. You can be the general manager of Jinlin Capital now."

Zhou Jing certainly knew the risks of investing in Smartisan Technology. From the beginning, it was an investment based on personal relationships.

“I’m too timid to invest.”

Gu Jia was worried when she saw Zhou Jing trading stocks. Zhou Jing's stocks could easily fluctuate by millions or even tens of millions, and most people couldn't stand that kind of shock.

"Guess how much my BTB will increase in ten years?"

Zhou Jing smiled and said.

"I can't guess. How much do you think it will rise?"

Gu Jia shook her head. She was not worried at all about Zhou Jing buying more than 100,000 BTBs. It didn't cost much anyway, and even if she lost all of it, she wouldn't get much money.

“I’m not ready to sell until it reaches over $60,000.”

“How could it possibly rise that high?”

Gu Jia thought it was impossible. Sixty thousand for one, and the money in Zhou Jing's hand was worth more than seven billion US dollars.

“With the development of electronic information, cryptocurrencies will become more and more important.”

After walking around the mall and finding a store where they could sit down, Zhou Jing ordered a glass of lemonade and Gu Jia ordered orange juice. Seeing Zhou Jing and Gu Jia drinking, the child eagerly wanted to drink too.

After resting for a while, they returned home and welcomed the weekend. After coaxing the child to sleep, Zhou Jing and Gu Jia strengthened their relationship. After taking a shower, Zhou Jing opened a bottle of red wine, and Gu Jia took two wine glasses to another bedroom.

At night, Gu Jia wore a champagne-colored silk pajamas, which made her look particularly sexy under the dim warm light in the room.

"I'll punish myself with a drink first."

After pouring the wine, Zhou Jing picked up the glass and drank it all in one gulp.

"It's good that you know you were wrong." Gu Jia picked up another glass of red wine, took a sip and said, "Is marriage a siege?"

"No, you are a harbor and a land of gentleness."

Zhou Jing put down the wine glass and poured it out. He sat on the bed, hooked his left hand around Gu Jia's waist and his right hand around one of Gu Jia's legs.

"What's on your mind?"

Gu Jia looked at the boy and said.

"Of course I really mean it."

Zhou Jing looked into Gu Jia's eyes without a trace of hesitation. Although the marriage did make Zhou Jing feel unfree, he never regretted being with Gu Jia, nor did he think about ending the marriage to pursue freedom.

Looking at the boy's determined eyes, Gu Jia completely put the past behind her and looked forward to life.

"I am not loyal enough in relationships, but I am 100% sincere to you."

Zhou Jing held Gu Jia in his arms and lay back.

"How sad it would be for Chen Jiaqian and Yang Wenwen to hear this. You didn't say the same thing to them, did you?"

Gu Jia pulled Zhou Jing's ear and said.

"I never said that."

Zhou Jing didn't say the same thing but he said something similar. People like to hear nice things. Zhou Jing is a scumbag, not a heartless and fickle person.

"You are so brave. You did that with Yang Wenwen and you still stay in the same office with me. Aren't you afraid of being exposed?"

Thinking about sharing an office with Yang Wenwen at the Experimental Middle School, Gu Jia felt angry and admired Zhou Jing's courage.

"I was really overwhelmed. I felt like I was living a miserable life in the experimental middle school. I thought about quitting early more than once."

Zhou Jing said with a guilty look on his face.

"Have you ever done anything else bad without telling me?"

At this point, Gu Jia no longer worried about the Experimental Middle School gap and the fact that Yang Wenwen was being cheated on by Zhou Jing.

"No, I'm busy enough with the company."

Zhou Jing wanted to say that he had no other hobbies except being a little fickle.

"There are three things you absolutely cannot do: gambling, xidu, and piaochang. You must also stay away from people who have these hobbies. If anyone tries to get you to do these things, block them."

Gu Jia set three bottom lines for Zhou Jing. These three things are what the upper class enjoys doing the most. The so-called upper class is actually the most vulgar circle. Zhou Jing's career is getting bigger and bigger, and he is coming into contact with more and more people in the upper class. Gu Jia is really worried that Zhou Jing will develop bad habits.

"Don't worry, I have no ties with these people. Two years ago, when I went to another place to discuss a project, they arranged for me to sing and invite me to the casino, but I refused them all. After drinking at the dinner, they arranged for a female salesperson to take me back to the hotel, but I refused."

Zhou Jing has a bottom line. He knows exactly what he can and cannot do even when he is drunk.

"Keep it up. If you make that kind of mistake, I will really be disappointed in you. Starting a business is hard, and keeping it is even harder. You are not young anymore, so you must not learn bad habits. When you discuss projects outside, you must always be careful and be on guard against others."

Taking this opportunity to open their hearts, Gu Jia and Zhou Jing had an in-depth exchange and spoke earnestly.

"No, I don't even smoke. When I go out, I won't take a cigarette from anyone. When I was at Bowei, I would drink a little at dinner parties. After Chuangzhi and Ideal were established, I never drink at other people's dinner parties."

Zhou Jing moved his hand around Gu Jia's waist upwards and tugged at the straps of her nightgown.

"Yuanyuan is a sophomore now and will be a junior next year. Why don't you train Yuanyuan to be your assistant as soon as possible?"

Gu Jia thought about this problem again. Zhou Jing is such a big boss with many companies under his name and he often needs to travel on business. It is really not good to be without a trustworthy assistant. Gu Jia is planning to have a second child next year. By then, she will not be able to take care of the company for a year or two to take care of the pregnancy and the child. Gu Jia is even more worried about Zhou Jing being away on business without a reliable assistant.

Putting aside personal emotions, Zhou Jing's ex-girlfriend Chen Jiaqian studied in Europe for three years. She holds a master's degree in law from a world-renowned university and has a good command of foreign languages. She is very suitable to be Zhou Jing's assistant, but Gu Jia really can't accept it. Besides, Chen Jiaqian is several years younger than herself, so how can Gu Jia feel at ease?

“We’ll see next year!”

Zhou Jing has always wanted to have a good secretary and achieve secretarial freedom, but he has no chance.

The two chatted and drank, and soon half of the bottle of red wine was gone.

Gu Jia got up and went to the master bedroom to check on the child. She covered the child with a blanket, then went back and lay on Zhou Jing, smiling and saying, "It's almost November. When do you want a baby?"

Gu Jia is always anxious because she doesn't have a son, and wants to set a specific time for having a second child as soon as possible.

"How about March or April next year?"

Zhou Jing didn't want to find excuses to stall for time with Gu Jia. At most, he could just keep a distance from Chen Jiaqian and Yang Wenwen for a year.

"Ah."

After getting the exact time, Gu Jia felt much more at ease. The boy, as always, was not procrastinating or hesitating, which gave Gu Jia a lot of security. It was all like this when they decided to be together, met the parents, got engaged, got the marriage certificate, and had their first child.

(End of this chapter)