Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 121

These days, even though the customs of “arranged marriages by parents and matchmakers” and “marriages between families of equal status” are outdated, the practice of “selling daughters for wealth” to gain riches and status is still quite common!

But this has one important condition—the whole family must agree and work towards it.

Especially the girl being “sold” must firmly believe that a life of luxury is worth more than her dignity and pride, and she must be willing to endure the anger and pain that come with being trampled on.

Otherwise, it could easily turn into a disaster where everyone ends up as enemies!

“But even so, that person can’t just intervene freely.”

“Mom, can’t a family just move to S City to reunite?” Lin Mengting pouted. “Since ancient times, ‘a tree moves to die, a person moves to live.’ In M City, the Qin family doesn’t have strong connections, so they’d be better off starting fresh somewhere else.”

“But if they move to another place, they can quickly rely on the help of a ‘son-in-law.'”

“Wait… let me think!” Yu Fengqing didn’t doubt Lin Mengting’s words. In fact, staying with Lin Yian and Wang Qin had influenced her, making her calm down and think carefully. “I don’t think the Qin family would ‘sell their daughter for wealth.'”

If the Qin family had such intentions, then even when the girl bullied them to assert her dominance, they wouldn’t have given up so easily.

After all, the man who comes from the same background genuinely likes Qin Mei. He even acts devoted, willing to do anything for her!

In this situation, if the Qin family showed any desire for wealth, Qin Mei wouldn’t have been able to leave the chaotic M City and come to S City.

Even Qin Dong, the family’s hope, wouldn’t have given up his high-paying, prestigious bank job to come to S City with Qin Mei.

“Times have changed.” Lin Mengting wouldn’t tell Yu Fengqing that part of Qin Mei’s behavior was influenced by her actions. Otherwise, Yu Fengqing might feel even more guilty for almost causing harm to her daughter by “inviting a wolf into the house”!

However, Yu Fengqing wasn’t easily fooled. She sensed something was off and frowned, looking worried. “Mengting, why don’t you come home?”

If even someone as capable as Qin Mei and Qin Dong couldn’t make it in S City, how could a naive girl like Lin Mengting, often called “silly sweet,” manage to succeed without paying a high price?

“Huh?!” Lin Mengting was stunned and couldn’t react for a moment.

Since she had started talking, Yu Fengqing couldn’t stop and continued to persuade Lin Mengting. “Away from home, you’re like a floating weed, easily bullied and manipulated…”

“Mom, don’t worry, I’m doing fine.” After a while, Lin Mengting finally understood that Yu Fengqing was worried about her because of what she said about “Qin Mei dumping the rich man instead of the other way around”!

For a moment, Lin Mengting didn’t know whether to laugh or sigh! She realized she had dug her own grave!

“Even if you don’t believe me, you should trust Uncle and Aunt. Or, why don’t you and Dad come to S City to see for yourselves?”

This suggestion left Yu Fengqing speechless.

Not only because Lin Yimin and Yu Fengqing weren’t of retirement age yet, but also because Lin Mengting was staying with Lin Yian and Wang Qin. If they suddenly visited S City, who could guarantee that Lin Yian and Wang Qin wouldn’t overthink it?

Lin Mengting blinked and didn’t continue this topic. Instead, she dropped another bomb. “I won’t be like Qin Mei and Qin Dong, putting myself in danger for personal gain!”

“Mengting, what do you mean by that?!” Yu Fengqing’s heart skipped a beat, and she felt anxious. “Are you saying Qin Mei dumped the rich man and became an old man’s mistress to get back at you?”

“Mom, you’re overthinking it.” Although it was true, Lin Mengting’s expression remained unchanged, and she firmly said, “Your daughter isn’t that capable!”

“You’re right.” Yu Fengqing quickly accepted this explanation. After all, the excellence of Qin Mei and Qin Dong was well-known.

In this context, even if Lin Mengting became very smart, brave, and articulate, it couldn’t erase the long-held impression that “Qin Mei is the most capable and clever girl.”

Lin Mengting “…” She didn’t want to know what wild thoughts her mother was having now!

Feeling a bit mischievous, Lin Mengting threw out another bomb. “By the way, recently, Qin Mei came to me and asked to borrow 100,000 yuan because Qin Dong wanted to move to the capital.”

“Borrow money?!” Yu Fengqing’s brow furrowed tightly. She quickly understood Qin Mei and Qin Dong’s plan and asked, “You didn’t agree, right?”

“Of course not!” Lin Mengting rolled her eyes. Did her parents really think she was so gullible?