Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 112

“Isn’t there a way to find more factories to buy cheaper things?” Yu Fengqing asked cautiously. The items Lin Mengting sent home were truly affordable and of high quality.

If they could resell them, wouldn’t they make a bigger profit?

“Mom, factories only clear out their sample and overproduced items once a year, either on Women’s Day or Labor Day. They don’t have such sales often,” Lin Mengting explained, understanding what her mother meant. “Besides, I’m aiming to be a ‘career woman.’ If I spend my energy on this, it would be ‘putting the cart before the horse.'”

Of course, what Lin Mengting didn’t say was that giving such cheap items to outsiders wasn’t necessary. Why let others enjoy these special benefits and then call them fools behind their backs?

More importantly, once they started, it would be impossible to stop the demand. The items were limited, and deciding who gets them would inevitably offend many people.

This kind of thankless task was not something she wanted to get involved in.

“You’re right.” Obviously, the recent events had made Yu Fengqing see people’s true colors. After a moment of contemplation, she agreed with Lin Mengting’s perspective, “I’ll ask around to see if anyone wants to buy things at wholesale prices.”

From a certain perspective, this could also be seen as a goodwill gesture.

It could help Yu Fengqing and Lin Yimin in their work and relationships.

“Also, don’t interact with Qin Mei and Qin Dong anymore.”

If it weren’t for the candies and snacks Lin Mengting sent, which improved Yu Fengqing’s relationships with colleagues and neighbors, she wouldn’t have received this information in time.

Otherwise, who knows what terrible situation might have awaited their family?

The thought was terrifying.

“I stopped dealing with them long ago,” Lin Mengting said coldly. “But I didn’t expect them to use such underhanded tactics to scheme against people.”

She thought to herself Had she known, she wouldn’t have shown leniency towards them after her rebirth.

Fortunately, it wasn’t too late to mend things.

Instead of trying to explain and risk making things worse, it was better to counter with another rumor.

Just like Qin Dong often thought, if they were unkind, she didn’t have to be righteous.

She didn’t want to resort to underhanded tactics.

Even after being reborn, Lin Mengting preferred to confront problems directly and honestly. If she had to use strategy, it would be open and straightforward, not sneaky.

…

With these thoughts, a cold smile appeared on Lin Mengting’s lips.

“Mom, do you know where Qin Mei and Qin Dong work?”

Though unsure what her daughter was planning, even through the phone, Yu Fengqing sensed pride and confidence in Lin Mengting’s tone.

—She knew her daughter wasn’t the “naive sweetheart” people thought she was, but a broad-minded, sharp, and intelligent girl!

“I think I heard the Qin family say that Qin Mei works as a factory doctor at a subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company. Qin Dong is a computer training instructor at a large training center.”

These were enviable jobs, which helped the Qin family recover their reputation after Qin Mei quit her hospital job and Qin Dong took unpaid leave to work in S City.

For a while, the Qin family acted proudly, engaging with neighbors, including the Lin family, with newfound confidence.

If it weren’t for Lin Mengting’s remarkable progress and monthly packages and money sent to Yu Fengqing, the Qin family would have continued their haughty demeanor.

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“Did they mention that the boss’s son at the Fortune 500 company is pursuing Qin Mei and the boss’s sister at the training center fancies Qin Dong? The subsidiary factory covers all aspects of daily life, and the training center boss not only is a local but also owns shares in several large local factories.”

Lin Mengting paused to explain which factories and their products in detail.

“How do you know all this?” Yu Fengqing didn’t doubt her daughter’s words but was curious how Lin Mengting, estranged from the Qin siblings, knew so much.

“Mom, don’t you remember? I told you Qin Mei and Qin Dong call me several times a day. They mentioned these things casually on the phone.”

She didn’t mention seeing Qin Mei with a “second-generation rich kid” and another time with a “nouveau riche” while out with friends.

After all, “a man unmarried and a woman unbetrothed,” dating wasn’t a crime!

“That’s interesting,” Yu Fengqing said slowly, a cold smile forming on her lips.

Clearly, the Qin siblings revealed this information to make Lin Mengting feel that Qin Dong’s interest in her was a rare blessing.

They wanted her to treasure it rather than reject Qin Dong.