Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 102

Lin Mengting had always been a kind-hearted girl.

In her past life, she faced many difficulties and hardships, yet she never suspected the worst in people. Especially with friends, she gave them chance after chance until they proved their bad intentions, only then distancing herself from them without harboring thoughts of revenge.

Even in this life, with the ability to read minds and knowing that some who had “helped” her before were actually “reborn” individuals trying to take her opportunities, she still held the same belief.

She always thought that being reborn was a new chance at life, and there was no need to carry past grudges into the present, which could only lead to more hatred.

After all, who could guarantee that those she “revenged” against wouldn’t also be reborn and seek revenge on her in the next life? Before, Lin Mengting didn’t believe in such unscientific theories, but now, having been reborn herself, she couldn’t deny the existence of unexplained phenomena.

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Unfortunately, Lin Mengting’s belief in “ending the cycle of revenge” hit a wall with Qin Dong, another reborn person.

Unlike her past life, he relentlessly harassed and schemed against her in vicious ways, making her deeply regret ever trying to get along with him and his sister, Qin Mei.

So, when faced with reborn individuals like Xu Meili and Zheng Gang, Lin Mengting showed indifference, clearly signaling her unwillingness to engage with them.

However, reality often clashes with ideals.

At 1130 a.m., after a few days of peace, Lin Mengting received a call from Xu Meili. “Hello, Miss Lin. This is Miss Xu from Wanda Company. We met at the logistics conference.”

With the phone between her shoulder and ear, Lin Mengting continued typing on her keyboard, saying, “Hello, Miss Xu.”

[Strange, I remember Lin Mengting was not very good at using computers at this time in our past life…]

Thinking this, Xu Meili tightened her grip on the phone. “I’m downstairs at your company. If it’s convenient, I’d like to come up.”

“Sorry, we have a meeting soon,” Lin Mengting politely declined, continuing to type swiftly, seemingly an expert at multitasking.

[This is getting stranger…]

“Then how about lunch? I’d like to invite you for a meal.”

Realizing her invitation might seem odd, Xu Meili laughed awkwardly and explained, “You might not believe this, but I felt a sense of familiarity when I first saw you, as if we were sisters in a past life. After learning more about you from Manager Ding, I became even more interested in getting to know you. Seeing you is like seeing another version of myself…”

At 18, both of them left their hometowns and families, coming to S City to work, striving for success despite the hardships. They both had to discard any notions of being treated as weak women, working as hard as men to stand out and achieve their goals in S City.

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Such emotional appeals might close the distance between most people, but Lin Mengting remained indifferent, as if the hardships she endured to establish herself in S City hadn’t happened to her.

Listening to Xu Meili’s emotional speech, Lin Mengting sighed inwardly, then checked the time. “Sorry, Miss Xu, I have to go to a meeting.”

After a pause, she added, “And I have a lunch appointment with a client, so I’m afraid I can’t make it.”

Xu Meili’s smile froze for a moment. “Alright, we’ll catch up another time.”

[Strange, in my past life, Lin Mengting was full of enthusiasm for life and work, seizing every opportunity. She wasn’t like this, so detached and uninterested, even in someone offering connections and resources. Has Hongxing Company really transformed her, or is it the butterfly effect that Zheng Gang mentioned? If so, our plans need to be reconsidered…]

Lin Mengting “…”

Despite her usually calm demeanor, Lin Mengting almost cursed out loud.

Why couldn’t these reborn people use their second chance to ride the waves of life instead of constantly meddling with her? Did she dig up their ancestors’ graves or scatter their ashes in a past life?

Why such deep hatred? She was tired of them and didn’t want to waste any more time on them!

With these thoughts, Lin Mengting immediately found Xu Meili’s business card and blocked all her contact numbers, including fax.

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After hanging up, Xu Meili refilled her cup in the break room, then walked to Zheng Gang’s desk. “Zheng Gang, let’s have lunch together.”

Zheng Gang looked up at Xu Meili, and they exchanged a quick glance. “Alright, my treat.”

Xu Meili nodded, the sadness and disappointment in her eyes barely visible. She stood by Zheng Gang’s desk for a moment longer before returning to her own.

Zheng Gang watched her until she got busy with work, then sighed inwardly.

No matter what, he and Xu Meili could never be together!

Not just because Xu Meili was ten years older and his family wouldn’t accept her, but because they were too similar in their cunning and manipulative ways.

Two people with such traits could be great partners in work and life but could never be lovers.