Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 197

“You never asked him?”

Lin Yimin almost laughed out of anger. How had he not realized that his daughter could be so unreliable?

—She didn’t know the guy’s exact age but agreed to date him!

—And he was a soldier!!

—A particularly cunning and devious soldier!!

It was obvious that this guy, once back in the military, wouldn’t just file a dating report but might even submit a marriage report!

If that happened, even if Lin Mengting later found something wrong with him, breaking up would be a hassle. And if she were tricked into marriage, getting a divorce would be nearly impossible!

“Dad, how could I casually ask such a question?” Lin Mengting looked at Lin Yimin in surprise. To her, age was something no one, man or woman, liked to discuss openly.

So, when interacting with people, she would usually guess their age and always assumed they were younger, never directly asking.

Her “righteous” attitude left Lin Yimin at a loss for words. He could only press his fingers to his forehead, trying to calm down, and discreetly signaled to Yu Fengqing.

—Your daughter, you handle it!

Yu Fengqing So she’s not your daughter now?

Lin Yimin You two are usually so close. Ask her what she’s thinking!

Yu Fengqing You talk to her on the phone often. She tells you a lot, not me. Now that there’s a tricky problem, you want to push it to me?

Lin Yimin When has she ever told me anything she didn’t tell you first? I know she calls you first, talks for an hour or two, then calls me and chats for half an hour with me filling in topics.

Yu Fengqing That’s because you’re always busy!

Lin Yimin You women… Fine, I’m not arguing. Ask her what her plans are!

…

This silent argument between Lin Yimin and Yu Fengqing seemed long but happened quickly.

“Tingting.” Yu Fengqing carefully chose her words. “Are you sure about this? Being a military wife isn’t easy. Even if you can live with him, you’ll still worry when he’s on missions, and the most important thing is…”

She hesitated, unable to continue.

Lin Mengting immediately understood and nodded. “Mom, I get it.”

“I’ve thought it through. Marrying anyone means marrying. In this world, it’s hard to find someone responsible, who treats you well…”

Love, in her past life, was something Lin Mengting could have believed in. She met several men who made her want to settle down.

But, for some reason, those “loves” were as fleeting as fireworks, leaving only memories.

In hindsight, it was likely due to the scheming of reborn individuals.

Even so, the harsh realities of her past and present lives had worn her down, making her stop believing in love.

“True love,” “happily ever after”—such grandiose love only existed in dramas and novels for Lin Mengting.

Moreover, having lived two lives, her concerns were now more practical.

For instance, the conditions of both families, each other’s conditions, and whether her life post-marriage would be better or worse?

If worse, what was the point of getting married?

To be a neglected wife, waiting to be abandoned when the man achieved success?

Ultimately, someone like Lin Mengting could be described as “incapable of love.”

“Tingting, be honest. Are you doing well in S City?” Yu Fengqing’s frown deepened, shocked that her 18-year-old daughter, who should be full of youthful dreams, had such a jaded view of life.

Throughout her four years of school, Lin Mengting had maintained an innocent demeanor. Yet, a year into society, she had changed drastically!

People grow through countless setbacks, failures, and tears, nearly breaking, to truly mature.

For Lin Mengting to transform like this, she must have faced immense struggles out of their sight!

“Mom, I’m doing great,” Lin Mengting said with a smile. “I’ve never been better.”

She added, “And no one dares to bully me.”

Being favored by heaven, returning to the turning point of her fate, changing her future from the root—how could it not be good?

Moreover, in this life, she even gained a “mind-reading” ability against those with ill intentions!

“Then why do you think this way?” To Yu Fengqing, a girl of Lin Mengting’s age should dream of fairy-tale romances.

Even she had such dreams at that age.

Unless…

Yu Fengqing’s eyes filled with worry and sadness. “Tingting, at your age, you shouldn’t worry about too much. You should find someone you like who likes you back and have a sincere relationship.”

That way, even if they broke up, they would have good memories.

…

It was easy to guess what Yu Fengqing was thinking!

Lin Mengting almost felt amused.

In her past life, whenever people heard she didn’t have a boyfriend, including Yu Fengqing and Lin Yimin, they would subtly inquire about her standards and advise her not to be too picky.