Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 159

Unfortunately, Zheng Gang soon got a “slap in the face.”

Despite three more days passing, the bouquet still hadn’t been successfully delivered to Lin Mengting!

After hanging up the phone again, Zheng Gang, his face as dark as coal, knocked on Xu Meili’s door.

“Xu Meili, have you talked to Lin Mengting recently?”

“What now?” Xu Meili, busy packing her luggage, didn’t even spare a glance at Zheng Gang.

After a year of hard work, she was looking forward to going home for the New Year to spend time with her family. Who had the energy to keep “scheming” against Lin Mengting? It wasn’t like she was bored!

“Lin Mengting hasn’t been at the company for the past three days.” Zheng Gang’s gaze wandered, casually sweeping over Xu Meili’s luggage, feeling disdain for Xu Meili’s particularly “home-loving” nature, both in this life and the previous one.

But women, no matter how “impenetrable” they might seem, would inevitably feel tired and weary. At such times, they needed a “safe harbor” to rest and relax.

“She’s tricking you!” Xu Meili replied casually, but a hint of mockery flashed in her eyes.

She had already warned Zheng Gang that the Lin Mengting of this life was not the same as the one from their past life!

——All because, in this life, Lin Mengting had undergone nearly a year of “noble lady” training!

“The people at her company said she’s on vacation until after the New Year.”

Zheng Gang ground his molars. He had only met Lin Mengting less than five times, and their total conversation time was less than half an hour.

He hadn’t even started to pursue Lin Mengting actively, and she had already rejected him so ruthlessly!

It was truly frustrating to think about!

“Going home?!” This time, Xu Meili finally stopped what she was doing and looked at Zheng Gang. “I remember Lin Mengting doesn’t like going home.”

In her memory, during the decade or so she had known Lin Mengting in their past life, Lin Mengting had gone home so few times that they could be counted on one hand!

And the only thing that could make Lin Mengting decide to go home was…

“There are two possibilities for this. First, we all know that Hongxing Company offers excellent benefits. Lin Mengting got into Hongxing early and, within a few months, became one of the top-performing employees, highly valued by the company’s higher-ups. This means her monthly salary and commissions must be significant. In this case, when Lin Mengting goes home, she’s undoubtedly ‘returning in glory.'”

If possible, who would want to leave home? Who would want to do a job that only barely met their basic needs, with no clear future in sight?

“Especially since Lin Mengting has always been a ‘filial,’ ‘obedient,’ and ‘considerate’ girl.”

As the only daughter, she received meticulous care and nurturing from her parents. Naturally, she should become a person who makes her parents proud.

In the past, Lin Mengting couldn’t achieve this, but now she had easily reached this goal.

——So, going home was a very correct decision!

“Second, your intentions were indeed noticed by Lin Mengting.” Here, Xu Meili paused deliberately, shaking her head and sighing. “Maybe it’s related to what you call the ‘butterfly effect.'”

Why did Mencius’ mother move three times?

Wasn’t it to provide her son with a good living environment?

Otherwise, why would there be a saying that “environment influences character”?

“I heard Lin Mengting’s fourth uncle is the Deputy Director of the City Finance Department, and her fourth aunt is the Deputy Director of the City Tax Bureau,” Xu Meili said slowly. “Never underestimate the subtle influence of such environments on a person’s character and values.”

“…” Zheng Gang frowned deeply, wanting to argue with Xu Meili, but he knew that her words hit the mark.

It made perfect sense!

…

The cultural exchange event organized by the G Province Calligraphy and Painting Association this time was cleverly timed.

——Just before the New Year.

So, for many calligraphy and painting artists, it was all about “engaging with the community” by creating “New Year paintings,” writing “couplets,” and making “fortune” characters. It was completely normal!

As for other things?

For example, valuable works by famous calligraphers and painters that could be sold for high prices, so why would they lower their standards to give away free art to ordinary people?

Or that artists are usually proud and aloof, preferring to keep their works to themselves, only giving them to “kindred spirits” rather than to people who don’t appreciate them?

Wrong! Totally wrong!!

Artists are human too, and creating art requires inspiration.

And this inspiration absolutely cannot be detached from life.

Especially since many artists are skilled at creating works that reflect the lives of ordinary people. Why would they take a “high and mighty” stance for no reason?!

Of course, everything must have its limits.

Therefore, the works of “great artists” would naturally be given to those who could appreciate them.

And who would create the art needed by the common people?

Naturally, it would be young artists like Lin Mengting!

…

At this moment, Lin Mengting was enthusiastically writing couplets and “fortune” characters with great interest.

As for New Year paintings, it wasn’t that she couldn’t create them on the spot, but that there were just too many people to accommodate!

——Look, because of the “free” slogan, long lines had formed in front of the young artists’ booths.

In such a situation, was there any need to consider whether to write or paint?!

Especially since Chinese people traditionally value Chinese paintings, and creating one from start to finish takes quite a bit of time.

Whether it’s landscapes, figures, flowers, or birds, each requires specific tools, tests the artist’s skills and mental state, and emphasizes the concept of “integrity.”

Which artist doesn’t have some “quirks” while painting? And who can confidently say their posture is perfect and beautiful from any angle?

Imagine, once you get immersed in your painting, how would others perceive you with these quirks?

There were journalists and cameramen from TV and newspapers covering the event!