Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 209

So angry!

Fang Min wanted to tear Lin Mengting apart right away!

…

Fang Min squeezed her palm hard, using the pain to remind herself to stay calm and rational. She couldn’t let Lin Mengting make her lose control in front of Mr. Yu, the “Diamond Bachelor.”

“Your friend is quite interesting,” Mr. Yu said slowly, with a meaningful smile.

As someone born into privilege, living a life of luxury was normal for him.

Even though he might be called a “rich playboy,” he knew exactly who to respect and who he could manipulate. He wasn’t a foolish troublemaker.

Therefore, he was used to flattery and praise.

Even those who prided themselves on being pure and innocent would unconsciously try to catch his attention when they realized his wealth.

Even the “girlfriend” next to him, despite her act during their “coincidental” first meeting, couldn’t hide the greed and ambition in her eyes from him.

After all, he grew up among cunning people.

As a typical rich playboy, he might not be as cunning as those around him, but he wasn’t blind to the true intentions of the women who approached him.

—Money, power.

These were always the motivators.

Until today, he had always thought that all women could be “priced” accordingly…

But more than one person had sternly warned him that his thinking was too one-sided and that he’d eventually stumble.

And today, that “stumble” appeared!

…

“She’s always been interesting.”

Fang Min’s heart sank, and her smile almost faltered. She quickly organized her thoughts and began her plan to smear Lin Mengting.

“Back in school, she was very introverted, sitting still all day, not talking to classmates unless the teacher called on her. If not, she wouldn’t say more than ten words a day.”

Mr. Yu looked down slightly, mockingly at Fang Min, who occasionally “accidentally” brushed her chest against his arm.

“I once heard a saying, ‘Good students don’t always succeed.’ I didn’t believe it then and thought it was an excuse by poor students. Now, I have to believe it. You wouldn’t know, but Lin Mengting is only 18 years old and has already succeeded in her career, education, and love life! She studied nursing in technical school for four years but immediately went to S City to work in logistics after graduation, starting as a regular clerk. We all thought she was crazy. No one would abandon a familiar field for a completely new and unknown one. But who could have imagined that in just one year, she’d go from a novice to an expert, a top performer highly valued by her company’s leaders! I know you might say anyone can achieve that with hard work. But Tingting is different! She worked while attending night school and joined the G Province Painting and Calligraphy Association with her talent in art, becoming a promising young artist highly regarded by many.”

Mr. Yu “…”

He used to think Fang Min was a smart, sensible girl, but now it seemed she wasn’t that insightful!

Everyone knows, “A leopard can’t change its spots.”

What experiences must a young girl go through to undergo such a “transformation”?

If she had simply become worse, that would be one thing.

But even though he’d only met Lin Mengting once, the envy and resentment in Fang Min’s words made it clear—Lin Mengting was improving.

As the saying goes, she’s no longer just an ordinary person but a “hidden dragon”!

Such people shouldn’t be offended.

Unless one could completely crush her chances of success before she fully rose, maintaining a neutral relationship was the best approach.

“People say Tingting faced numerous challenges and pressures alone in a foreign city, but she never gave in to fate. Instead, she fought hard and achieved dazzling success in a short time. However, I always felt it wasn’t that simple. After all, Tingting was only 17 when she first arrived in S City…”

Fang Min paused and added with a sigh, “Maybe I’m overthinking it. How could a proud girl like Tingting take shortcuts to achieve her goals?!”

By “shortcuts,” Fang Min clearly meant being a “mistress” or “lover.”

Mr. Yu heard the underlying meaning in Fang Min’s words and looked at her with increasing mockery.

After all, despite Lin Mengting’s ordinary background, she had completely ignored his status and didn’t show any flattery or fawning. Instead, she interacted with a rare sense of equality!

Such an attitude was usually seen only in those of similar status to him. Yet, today, it appeared in an “ordinary” girl like Lin Mengting!

Her confidence came from her own abilities and strength, nothing else.

Such an outstanding girl, even someone like him couldn’t help but feel admiration.

As for Fang Min’s idea that he was used to “fine dining” and might try “simple food”?

That was impossible!

After all, he was a “smart rich heir” who knew who to manipulate, who to befriend, and who to avoid to prevent trouble for himself and his family!