Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 204

“What nonsense are you talking about?!”

Despite his words, Lin Yimin couldn’t help but imagine a wonderful future. The thought of achieving a high position was too tempting to resist.

No man can escape the allure of power, even if it has ruined many before him.

…

Lin Mengting quickly poured Lin Yimin a drink and filled her and Yu Fengqing’s glasses with juice. “Dad, Mom and I toast to you!”

Lin Yimin looked at their juice and then at his own large glass of liquor “…”

Did he dig his own hole and jump in?

But a bit of liquor is nothing!

Though it was a lot, he was happy today!!

“Cheers!”

“Cheers!”

“Cheers!” The last one was shouted loudly by Lin Mengting.

In her past life, Lin Yimin had retired as an ordinary town police officer.

The so-called “promotions and pay raises” had never happened for Lin Yimin.

But in this life?

In his early forties, Lin Yimin was already the town police station chief!

In the “public security” system, this meant Lin Yimin’s future was bright and promising!

Such a “butterfly effect” was something Lin Mengting welcomed!

The more, the better!!

…

Lin Mengting stayed in a good mood for a long time.

Even when Fang Min, whom she had repeatedly declined for shopping and tea, visited again, her mood stayed the same.

“Tingting, have you heard some rumors about me? Do you really believe I’m that kind of woman and don’t want to see me anymore?!”

Before Lin Mengting could speak, Fang Min, looking upset, blurted out these words.

Lin Mengting felt like she was under a spotlight, with everyone talking about her. It made her feel uncomfortable.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Mengting’s good mood vanished.

Suppressing her anger, Lin Mengting gave Fang Min a cold look. “Fang Min, come in.”

Fang Min “…”

【Such sharp eyes! Is Lin Mengting already supported by benefactors, starting her transformation?!】

Despite her shock, Fang Min showed a mix of “grievance” and “helplessness,” making her seem like a victim.

“Tingting, those town gossips…” Fang Min smiled bitterly. “I used to ignore them, believing ‘a clear conscience fears no accusation.’ As long as I behaved righteously, no matter how many stories they fabricated, they wouldn’t affect me. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize how deadly rumors can be!”

Only those who have experienced the pain of rumors can understand.

In her past life, being imprisoned made her feel like a pariah, suffering silently with no outlet for her pain.

This time, despite her precautions, people still spread malicious rumors about her.

By the time she realized it, it was too late.

Although she identified the culprits, it was futile.

Even more so because those people lived too ostentatiously, preventing her from openly retaliating. Otherwise, the rumors would only intensify, and more people would “believe” them, leaving no one to sympathize with her privately.

…

Lin Mengting’s hand paused while making tea, a trace of mockery flashing through her eyes.

“You can’t hide the truth,” she thought. “If you did something, there will always be traces.”

Unless the thought never crossed your mind from the start, no matter how thorough the plan, there would always be flaws.

—As a “reborn woman,” if you dared to make deals with bad people, you must bear all the consequences of that decision.

Big shots aren’t easy to cling to!

Especially those with a “black” tag. They walk a fine line, and a single misstep could harm themselves and others, making a clean getaway impossible!

After a long wait, Fang Min, not hearing any comforting words from Lin Mengting, subconsciously looked up at her.

Immediately, the terrifying feeling of being seen through returned, making her scalp tingle and cold sweat run down her back. She wanted to speak but didn’t know where to start.

Lin Mengting slowly moved her gaze away and said lightly, “If you didn’t do it, what are you worried about?”

Fang Min “…”

This wasn’t going according to plan!

How could she proceed from here?!

“Tingting.” As a “reborn woman” with a vendetta, Fang Min quickly calmed herself, sighing. “If it were that simple, it would be nice.”

Lin Mengting smirked inwardly but showed no emotion. “So, what do you plan to do?”

“Tingting, are you willing to help me?!” Fang Min looked at Lin Mengting with surprise. Without waiting for her response, she said joyfully, “Great, I knew you were the kindest among all our friends and classmates. If I ask you for help, it will surely work!”

What’s called “taking advantage of a situation”?

This is the perfect example!

“You want me to clear up the rumors?” Lin Mengting shook her head and sighed. “Everyone knows I’ve been working in S City and only recently returned home. Even if I explain for you, it might only make things worse.”