Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 145

Sun Weiqi “…”

Seriously?!

Could such “coincidences” really happen to him?

Maybe he was truly cursed this year, with bad luck all around. Perhaps he should visit a temple for some blessings. Otherwise, why would he keep running into trouble at such critical moments?!

…

So frustrating!

He wanted to hit someone!

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Especially seeing Lin Mengting and Zhang Qiang walking back home, arm in arm, not even sparing him a glance, as if what had just happened was his imagination. This made Sun Weiqi so angry his teeth ground together and veins popped out on his forehead.

He desperately wanted to rush over and separate Lin Mengting from Zhang Qiang!

However, as a well-trained soldier with over a decade in the army, Sun Weiqi couldn’t help but overhear the murmured conversations of the approaching middle-aged women. Their increasingly excited and curious glances made even this fearless man shiver slightly.

So, Sun Weiqi stopped in his tracks, clenched his fists, then relaxed them again.

He then shot a deep, longing look at Lin Mengting’s back before turning around and closing his door with a particularly “cool” demeanor in front of everyone.

Such a pity!

The eyes of the gathered women shared the same regretful sentiment.

But quickly, they dismissed their sighs. Instead, Sun Weiqi’s demeanor reinforced their impression of him as an outstanding “second-generation elite”—someone whose every move exuded an aura that demanded respect and admiration.

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Sun Weiqi’s frustration and anger were unknown to Lin Mengting. Even if she had known, she would have just laughed it off and not taken it to heart.

After all, Sun Weiqi’s excellence was evident to all.

Such a person was out of reach for a simple, ordinary girl like her.

Who knew, maybe Sun Weiqi’s so-called “pursuit” was just a fleeting interest, like those rich kids who got tired of lavish feasts and wanted to try some simple porridge for a change!

It wasn’t that Lin Mengting underestimated herself.

Having lived through two lifetimes, Lin Mengting wasn’t like an eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl with romantic dreams of a passionate love that would lead to marriage, children, and a seemingly ordinary but fulfilling life.

For many, that was the definition of happiness.

And, in fact, Lin Mengting longed for such a life.

But in her past life, even at this age, she had lived more clearly than most. In this life, with memories of two lifetimes, she never put “love” at the forefront.

It could be nice, but it wasn’t necessary.

After all, it was just the icing on the cake, not a necessity.

—Living freely and more leisurely than in her previous life was Lin Mengting’s true pursuit.

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With this in mind, Lin Mengting let go of the day’s events and sat cross-legged on her bed, eagerly asking, “Tell me everything!”

It was obvious that Zhang Qiang’s urgent visit had to do with some gossip about Qin Mei.

Zhang Qiang gave Lin Mengting a sidelong glance but couldn’t contain her excitement. “You know what? That guy flew back to M City!”

“The guy” referred to an older official, even more senior than Qin Mei’s father.

“Isn’t he afraid of being criticized?” Lin Mengting was taken aback. Everyone knew that officials often had young, beautiful lovers, but such things weren’t supposed to be publicized!

“Improper behavior in private” was always a taboo for officials.

“He’s pretending it’s a cross-province exchange visit!” Zhang Qiang rolled her eyes. Such an excuse might fool ordinary people but not those from influential families.

As long as outsiders were fooled, that was enough.

Others didn’t need to care.

In fact, several cunning “old foxes” found this act of “offering a weakness” quite useful and were eager to present a similar “weakness” to their superiors.

High-level power struggles were never simple.

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Such talk would confuse a real eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl, but Lin Mengting, who looked innocent but was wise like an “old fox,” understood immediately.

“It’s a very good excuse.”

Zhang Qiang chuckled, her eyes full of sarcasm. “He’s also going to see his ‘admired goddaughter.'”

“Isn’t he worried about running into that ‘upstart’?” The thought of that scene was amusing!

Lin Mengting smacked her lips, full of anticipation. “Too bad I can’t watch the drama unfold in person!”

“Stop dreaming!” Zhang Qiang pinched Lin Mengting’s arm, pulling her back from her thoughts. “These cunning old men know exactly what they can and can’t do.”

Maybe they had even planned this trip together.

Thinking this, Zhang Qiang frowned, deciding to investigate further to prevent any possible alliance between them.

With Qin Mei’s scheming, she could cause a lot of trouble!

“This is getting interesting,” Lin Mengting said, raising an eyebrow. Seeing Zhang Qiang’s puzzled look, she added, “That playboy who claims to be untouched by love also had a fling with Qin Mei, right? Has he never considered that Qin Mei’s child might be his?”

“Your guess…” Zhang Qiang’s mouth twitched, but her eyes brightened as her worries vanished. “Maybe he doesn’t know?”

“Becoming a father is a joyous event!” Lin Mengting and Zhang Qiang exchanged mischievous glances and burst out laughing.