Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 161

And then what?

Zheng Gang abruptly stopped in his tracks, the confusion and uncertainty in his eyes replaced by a deep sense of fear and alarm!

“Lin Mengting is like us!”

Only this could explain why, in this life, Lin Mengting had “cleverly” avoided so many risks and progressed at an astonishing speed. At the age of eighteen, she had reached a level that even they, who considered themselves favored by the heavens, had to look up to temporarily!

“Heh!”

Xu Meili slowly withdrew her gaze, no longer in the mood to argue with Zheng Gang.

From the beginning, when they “coincidentally” met Lin Mengting, they had discussed this countless times. Yet, every time Lin Mengting underwent some astonishing “change,” Zheng Gang would unhesitatingly bring up this reason again.

It was as if he were trapped in a “demon’s snare” and couldn’t extricate himself!

The atmosphere in the room became eerily silent.

In this quietness, where even a needle falling could be heard clearly, whether it was Xu Meili’s cold laughter, the unmasked derision in her eyes, or the pervasive chill, something finally shook Zheng Gang’s mind back to its usual calm and rational state.

Quickly, Zheng Gang wiped all inappropriate emotions from his face and said seriously, “Xu Meili, this time, you must trust my judgment.”

“Your judgment?!” The derision and ridicule in Xu Meili’s eyes deepened, and the corners of her mouth lifted in a sneer.

Of course, this was not Zheng Gang’s imagination.

“When has your judgment ever been correct?” The next moment, Xu Meili’s slow words successfully triggered Zheng Gang’s anger.

“You!” Zheng Gang’s face turned as black as coal. After several deep breaths, he suppressed the urge to roar and curse.

No matter what, Xu Meili was his “ally,” and their relationship could not afford any mistakes at this critical juncture!

And now, especially so.

Xu Meili chuckled softly. She must have been blind to have ever been interested in someone like Zheng Gang!

However, everyone encounters a few jerks in their lifetime. Who hasn’t loved a scumbag? Now, she had “awakened”!

Under these circumstances, could she still consider the so-called “old acquaintance” sentiments and their “alliance” and spare Zheng Gang’s dignity?

What a joke!

“Lin Mengting’s changes seem completely normal to me!” Xu Meili looked at Zheng Gang like he was an idiot. “Earlier, I thought you had thoroughly investigated everything about Lin Mengting. That’s why you confidently pursued her, following your plan step by step.”

Appearing as if success was assured.

“Now I see I was wrong from the start!”

Xu Meili shook her head, not knowing how to describe Zheng Gang’s “stupidity.”

“Don’t you understand why I hurried back to inform you after I met Lin Mengting at the logistics conference in September?”

Zheng Gang was momentarily stunned. He wasn’t dumb, or how could he have matched wits with Xu Meili in the previous life? Knowing each other’s “rebirth” status, they still managed to keep each other at bay.

It was because they were evenly matched in cunning and strategy!

At this moment, what made Zheng Gang slightly inferior to Xu Meili was his momentary “oversight”!

“Butterfly effect?” Zheng Gang’s eyes flashed, but he quickly dismissed the thought, looking at Xu Meili with a peculiar gaze. “What else do you know?”

Xu Meili felt a pang of regret. What a pity!

However, she quickly extinguished this unwelcome emotion.

Regardless, as long as they were allies, Zheng Gang’s quick “awakening” meant more opportunities and strength for their “grand plan” and “future.”

“I heard that a girl frequently calls Lin Mengting and even went to Hongxing Company several times to cause trouble.”

Pausing, Xu Meili slowly added, “And she has a brother.”

Brother?

A man?!

Zheng Gang clenched his fists, suddenly realizing that with Lin Mengting’s “intelligence and brilliance,” “beauty and talent,” how could she lack “suitors”?

He had been negligent from the start!

He foolishly believed that with his foresight of future major events, he could easily defeat all rivals and win Lin Mengting’s heart.

“Could this girl be the so-called ‘Sister Mei’?”

“I think so too.” Xu Meili nodded, feeling relieved to see Zheng Gang regaining his “sharpness” and “confidence” as a reborn person. It made her feel a bit more at ease.

After all, unless something major happened, she preferred to maintain their “alliance” rather than fight over trivial differences and use their resources to retaliate against each other.

“Affectionate allies” causing mutual harm would only benefit others. This must not happen to them!

“I once heard that Sister Mei’s brother was infatuated with Lin Mengting for a long time. They met initially as colleagues. Only later did they realize they were not only from the same hometown but also neighbors.”

“I see.” Zheng Gang’s mind raced. “This suggests that Lin Mengting’s changes might be related to these two. But whether they simply admire Lin Mengting’s ‘brilliance’ or share our ‘unique background’ remains to be seen…”

The conversation ended there.

But both Zheng Gang, who proposed the idea, and Xu Meili, who heard it, felt their hearts tighten.

——Who could guarantee that besides them, there weren’t other “lucky ones” out there?

Zheng Gang’s expression grew more serious. “Xu Meili, I need your help with this.”

“Okay.” Xu Meili agreed without hesitation, deciding that next time she talked to Lin Mengting, she would subtly probe for more information!