Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 200

For children, the New Year means endless delicious food and fun.

But for Lin Mengting, who had lived two lives and whose heart had grown weary, it meant a brief respite.

Whether it was the seemingly envious and heartfelt yet subtly meaningful conversations with relatives at the New Year’s Eve dinner table, being showcased by her parents in front of friends in a “show off daughter” manner, or the casual chats with neighbors and classmates she encountered on the streets, it all was effortless and comfortable for Lin Mengting.

Such pleasant and easygoing days lasted for almost a week.

Until one day, while lounging lazily on the sofa, flipping through TV channels with a remote, Lin Mengting heard a knock on the door.

The sight of the visitors made her eyes flicker. Despite her inner irritation, she kept her composure, a faint smile curling her lips. “Sister Qin Mei, Qin Dong, Happy New Year.”

Her polite and gentle demeanor effectively blocked their way, making it clear she wasn’t planning to invite them in.

Qin Mei smiled, seemingly oblivious to Lin Mengting’s subtle gesture, and motioned to the items they were carrying. “Qin Dong bought some specialties from the capital. We haven’t seen each other for a long time, so we decided to visit. We hope we’re not disturbing you.”

Their courteous demeanor left no room for Lin Mengting to refuse them entry.

Knowing how difficult they were to deal with, Lin Mengting smiled and stepped aside. “It’s cold outside. Come in and sit.”

Once she made the decision, she ensured there were no breaches in her hospitality.

This was evident when she went to the kitchen and returned with a tray holding a teapot, teacups, and several small dishes.

The aroma of fruit mixed with the unique scent of black tea filled the air, making one’s mouth water, tempting them to immediately savor the tea.

The small dishes contained pistachios, hazelnuts, pine nuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, hickory nuts, and raisins, which stirred one’s appetite, imagining the delightful taste of these nuts paired with a sip of tea.

This nutritious and healthy, yet low-calorie, delicious afternoon tea demonstrated Lin Mengting’s ease and tranquility.

Even Qin Dong, who prided himself on his worldliness, and Qin Mei, who frequently dined at high-end restaurants and visited various clubs, were momentarily stunned.

Less than half a year had passed, and Lin Mengting had undergone such a remarkable transformation!

These items weren’t cheap!

If they were on the verge of a fallout with someone, they wouldn’t offer such high-quality refreshments. They’d be more likely to get rid of the person with a glass of tap water!

“Tingting, it seems you’re doing very well in S City,” Qin Mei began, her tone inadvertently tinged with a sense of loss. “I’m relieved to hear that.”

Speaking such self-deprecating words at this moment was unwise!

Qin Dong pursed his lips. If it weren’t for the inappropriate occasion, he would have pointed out Qin Mei’s mistake. However…

Recalling the icy tension between him and Qin Mei over the past few months, Qin Dong sighed internally, suppressing his anger and resentment.

“Tingting, are you still working in that company? Have you considered leaving to start your own business?” Qin Dong asked, his eyes scanning the room with barely contained surprise.

【Wasn’t the Lin family always very poor? How could they have replaced all their furniture so quickly?!】

【Did Lin Mengting really send a lot of money home, prompting her parents to splurge on new things? What a foolish decision!】

【Don’t they realize the rest of the Lin family will swarm like leeches, draining every last drop of blood from Lin Mengting?】

【Wait, even if Lin Mengting overlooked this, her parents wouldn’t make such a rash decision. Could it be…】

“Tingting, I also think you should seriously consider it.”

Receiving Qin Dong’s cue, Qin Mei refocused, looking earnestly at Lin Mengting. “I heard that in your logistics industry, the best company only gives salespeople less than a twenty percent commission. This means if you generate a hundred thousand in profit, you only get twenty thousand. That’s not fair!”

Qin Mei shook her head, appearing genuinely concerned for Lin Mengting. “If you start your own company, all the profits will be yours. You wouldn’t have to share with the company.”

Lin Mengting was well aware of Qin Mei’s points.

However, having grown accustomed to a leisurely life, she had no intention of burdening herself with such responsibilities.

Moreover, to Lin Mengting, starting a small company was easy, but it required too much effort energy, time, money, and dedication.

For her, staying in a large company and enjoying its “good platform” and “good benefits” was more worthwhile.

Most people start their own businesses to gain freedom over their schedules, something Lin Mengting already enjoyed at her large company, without the stress of running a small firm.

Additionally, due to her high performance, Hongxing Company had already granted her a fifty percent commission!

This arrangement spared her the risks of starting her own business while allowing her to enjoy the freedom and high salary akin to a company boss, without the pressure.

Most importantly, Lin Mengting, aware of future economic trends, believed investing in the stock market or real estate was a better use of her money than using it as capital for a company.

Small business owners could get bank loans for property, but high-income white-collar workers in large companies had an easier time securing substantial loans!