Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 183

“Haven’t I told you before? M City’s stuff is very comprehensive. There’s no need for you to go through all the trouble of buying things from S City! You work so hard every month to earn some money, but instead of saving it, you spend it like this. Aren’t you afraid of running out of money one day? What will you do then, beg for help and get nothing?!”

Lin Mengting “…”

Alright, it seems Mom’s nagging skills had already reached an extraordinary level!

Five minutes later, seeing that Yu Fengqing had no intention of stopping, Lin Yimin had to cough lightly to remind her, “Old Yu, Tingting bought all these things out of concern and filial piety for you.”

“What do you know?!” Yu Fengqing snapped at Lin Yimin, “Tingting is all alone out there. If she doesn’t keep some money on her…”

Lin Yimin “…”

Isn’t this what they call “shifting the blame”?!

Especially when Lin Mengting gave him a look that mixed “Dad, you’re the best” with a mischievous grin, it made Lin Yimin feel quite frustrated.

Fortunately, Lin Mengting was still quite considerate.

At that moment, she rolled down the window, breathed in the cool and slightly damp winter air of M City, and looked at the familiar scenery she thought had long since faded from memory. She couldn’t help but take several deep breaths, feeling a deep sense of satisfaction.

“Mom, do you think it’ll snow this year?”

“Alright, alright, a little fresh air is enough. Close the window quickly, it’s winter. Aren’t you afraid of catching a cold?” Yu Fengqing reached over and closed the window, giving Lin Mengting a look that said, “Are you silly?” “M City never snows!”

Lin Mengting blinked and said in a nostalgic tone, “I remember when I was in sixth grade, it snowed a little in M City.”

“At that time, you two were still snuggled in your warm blankets, unwilling to get up. You kept saying I was lying! Then, when you got up and saw it for yourselves, you said, ‘I never thought it would snow in M City!'”

Lin Yimin’s shoulders shook slightly, but he quickly composed himself. Since he was sitting in the front, Yu Fengqing didn’t notice. Otherwise, he might have been the one caught in the crossfire.

Yu Fengqing glared at Lin Mengting and turned away, unwilling to continue the conversation.

— No one likes their embarrassing past being brought up repeatedly, especially by their own daughter.

Lin Mengting stuck out her tongue and made a funny face before changing the subject, “I wonder if M City will have a Lantern Festival this year? I remember when you took me to see the lanterns, the colorful and unique lanterns and the temple fair events were so much fun.”

“What’s so great about that?” Yu Fengqing looked at Lin Mengting strangely, clearly not understanding why she suddenly wanted to attend such events.

In fact, it was precisely because Lin Mengting had been away from home for so long, missing many festivals and celebrations, that she longed for these simple joys.

Especially as China’s economy soared and cities developed rapidly over the decades, the traditional festive cheer had faded, and the bustling scenes from her memories were no more.

…

Chatting casually with Yu Fengqing, they soon reached the town.

As soon as the car turned into the town, familiar sights appeared along the road.

For some reason, Lin Yimin decided to drive to the police station!

So, engrossed in conversation with Yu Fengqing, Lin Mengting hadn’t noticed the surroundings until Lin Yimin called them to get out. When she looked up, she was immediately confused.

“Mom, why didn’t Dad drive us home?” Even though the police station was close to home, just a ten-minute walk away, it was frustrating to have to drag the luggage the long way around when they could take a shortcut!

“Your dad, huh!” As someone who had been married to Lin Yimin for decades, Yu Fengqing instantly understood his intention when she saw the police station sign. She couldn’t help but disdainfully say, “He always says I’m showy and high-profile, but look at him!”

What’s wrong with showing off a daughter?

Why hide it?

She was proud, she was showy, and she welcomed everyone’s envy!

If those people had daughters like Lin Mengting, young and independent, achieving such great success in a short time, they would show off even more!

Lin Mengting “…”

“Hey, Old Lin’s daughter is back! Is this Tingting? I can’t believe how much prettier you’ve become!”

“Girls change so much when they grow up. Tingting is not just pretty; she has… what’s that called? Right, she has poise!”

…

“Hello, Grandpa Wang.”

“Hello, Grandma Zhou.”

“Hello, Aunt Li.”

“Hello, Uncle Yu.”

…

As they walked, Lin Mengting kept smiling and greeting everyone, receiving more compliments in return.

“Wow, look at that! Tingting has been away for less than a year and has become so lively, lovely, and well-mannered! It seems I should send my daughter out into the world for a few years too!”

The one who said this was a neighbor who usually didn’t get along well with Yu Fengqing.

Though the words seemed like ordinary envy, there was a hint of subtle malice in them.

Lin Mengting’s smile didn’t falter, and her eyes remained clear.

— As if she didn’t hear the underlying malice.

Seeing Lin Mengting’s calm expression, Lin Yimin and Yu Fengqing both breathed a sigh of relief.

It wasn’t that they were afraid of this person; they simply didn’t want Lin Mengting, who had just returned home and hadn’t even had a hot drink or a bite of homemade food, to get into an argument over such a trivial matter.

It would not only affect their mood but also impact others’ impressions of Lin Mengting.

After all, no matter what, Lin Mengting was still young. Even if she felt dissatisfied and angry, she couldn’t argue with someone who was technically an elder in front of everyone!