Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 118

“Sis, you didn’t hear me wrong.”

Qin Dong spoke calmly. Today, he was no longer the “crazy” person he used to be. He appeared very calm and composed, nothing like someone who had just experienced a heartbreak and had his dignity crushed.

“I plan to go to the capital. That’s where I can truly shine.”

“Just for Lin Mengting? You’re willing to give up the success that’s almost within your grasp and start over in a strange place?” Qin Mei’s face was full of anger. She wanted to pry open Qin Dong’s head to see what was inside. “Do you even know that ‘starting over’ often doesn’t mean enviable success but rather endless fear of failure? Right now, you will call your boss and tell him you were forced to resign by Lin Mengting!”

At this point, Qin Mei’s mouth curled into a cruel smile. “You’ve always been kind-hearted. Even if you don’t want to give up this well-paying job, when Lin Mengting threatens to kill herself unless you quit, and her parents and family come to persuade you, you’ll have no choice but to agree! Then, when the Lin family tries to introduce a powerful new suitor to Lin Mengting to help her forget her old love, you seize the chance to escape from them.”

Since Qin Dong had caused a scene in public, using every trick in the book, both he and Qin Mei had truly experienced what it felt like to be abandoned.

—That feeling of having no one to rely on, being at everyone’s mercy, was both painful and desperate.

But why should it be this way?

“Sis, you know that’s impossible.” Qin Dong sighed. If he could, he wouldn’t hesitate to abandon his pride and dignity to get revenge.

Unfortunately, even if he died miserably in S City, it wouldn’t affect Lin Yian and Wang Qin, who supported Lin Mengting, in any way.

So why waste everything?

After all, he was a “reborn” person who knew the economic and social trends for the next few decades! Temporary retreat didn’t mean long-term compromise…

“In this world, what isn’t possible?” Qin Mei sneered, looking at Qin Dong with unrecognized anger and resentment. “I knew it, no matter what you say, you still genuinely like Lin Mengting!”

Otherwise, why would he make such a decision?!

Seeing Qin Dong’s lips move slightly, his face showing frustration and annoyance at being misunderstood, Qin Mei’s tightly held heart didn’t relax. Instead, she clenched her fingers tighter. “Qin Dong, you probably don’t know, whenever you lie, you subconsciously pick at the seams of your pants.”

Qin Dong’s fingers immediately stopped picking at his pants, his frustration and annoyance growing. It wasn’t because of Qin Mei’s misunderstanding but because of the guilt in his heart.

Qin Mei stared at Qin Dong for a long time before finally sighing. “Forget it! You’re 23 years old, 25 in nominal age. You should understand what you can and cannot do. As your elder sister, I can guide and help you a bit, but I can’t interfere too much in your life.” Otherwise, they would become enemies instead of siblings who could rely on each other.

“Sis, I understand.” Qin Dong lowered his head even more. Memories of his past and present lives flashed before his eyes, making his face show emotions of resentment, shame, pain, and determination. Finally, he was resolute. “Don’t worry, I will make a name for myself.”

His words were full of confidence and hope for the future, which made Qin Mei immediately put away her sorrow and bleakness. Her barren heart began to bloom again, and the withered grass seemed to be watered, growing lush and green quickly.

—This confident, fearless, and ambitious Qin Dong was her brother!

As for the scheming and petty Qin Dong?

Qin Mei thought that S City was indeed unsuitable for Qin Dong. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have changed from the calm and composed person he was in M City to someone who resorted to small, petty tricks.

Luckily, “better late than never.”

“Qin Dong, I will wait for the day you succeed and return in glory.”

…

“Goodbye, Teacher Lin!”

“Goodbye!” Lin Mengting said goodbye to the children one by one. After checking the classroom, she turned off the lights and locked the door.

Just then, her phone, set to silent during class, lit up again. A number that called every minute was flashing on the screen.

…This number?

Lin Mengting glanced at the first few digits and quickly guessed who was calling. Without hesitation, she hung up the phone.

What’s the point of harassing someone like this?

After all, they had already completely fallen out!

“Ding!”

It was clear that the caller knew they wouldn’t reach Lin Mengting tonight, so they sent a long, heartfelt text message instead.

“Tingting, I know you’re not a heartless girl…”

The long message had one central point—Qin Dong, who had “lost in love,” was leaving S City and going to the capital. He hoped Lin Mengting would come to the airport to see him off out of respect for their past as neighbors and friends.

“Leaving?!” Lin Mengting murmured, surprised.

In her memory, Qin Dong had left for the capital in September next year!

Now, it’s only November, and he’s leaving for the capital?

In a short time, many thoughts crossed Lin Mengting’s mind. Soon, she smiled, her eyes showing confidence and pride. “This is actually quite good.”

Qin Dong’s departure not only meant one less person scheming against her future but also showed that her rebirth had brought positive changes!

Although this meant she couldn’t learn about her future from Qin Dong and prepare accordingly, a new, unpredictable future was even more exciting!