Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 23

“Logistics industry?”

Lin Yian’s eyes finally moved away from his newspaper. After pondering for a moment, he commented, “Given the current situation, the next few decades will see a significant economic boom. The logistics industry will undoubtedly ride this wave.”

However, becoming a “leader” in the field seems unlikely.

“Uncle, I feel that the logistics industry will experience rapid growth in the next ten years. That’s why I chose to enter this field.”

Although the real money-maker is the real estate industry, in her previous life, Lin Mengting didn’t have much information about it. Therefore, it made sense to work hard in the logistics industry first, accumulating enough funds before investing in real estate to achieve the goal of “making money grow and rolling in profits.”

“There are 365 trades, and every trade has its master.”

Lin Yian advised warmly, “Since you’ve chosen this industry, you must absorb all the knowledge like a sponge and truly achieve the state of ‘love what you do, do what you love.’ This way, you won’t get tired of your work and lose the initial passion and drive that brought you into this industry.”

“Uncle, I will.” Lin Mengting nodded earnestly. Only those who genuinely care for you will give you such guidance. Unlike Uncle Lin, who is always scheming against his own relatives, her fourth uncle was a great support.

It’s true, “a dragon gives birth to nine sons, each different.”

Lin Yian was not her father’s younger brother but the son of her grandfather’s eldest brother.

“Won’t being a salesperson be too tiring?” Wang Qin’s face was full of concern. Her eyes lingered on Lin Mengting’s exposed hands and arms, focusing on the noticeable tan lines. “Your previous job as a tour guide had you outdoors all day, turning you into a tanned girl. Now, your skin hasn’t even recovered, and you’ve chosen another job that requires you to be out and about as a salesperson. Are you planning to become the next ‘Dark Tan Girl’?” Most young girls strive to make themselves fairer, prettier, and more graceful. Yet, Lin Mengting was an exception!

How would such a girl ever get married?

It was really worrying!

…

“Aunt, being a salesperson is a very challenging job. I like it a lot, so even if it’s a bit tough, I’m happy to do it.” Although she didn’t know what exactly Wang Qin was thinking, Lin Mengting’s keen insight, honed through her rebirth, sensed a bit of “trouble.”

“I asked the HR manager. Because the company has a good platform but lacks salespeople, there’s a situation where demand exceeds supply. In this case, I will spend at least four days a week in the office, using the phone and computer to communicate with clients. Only one day will be spent visiting clients, so you don’t have to worry about me getting any darker!”

“Really?”

Wang Qin still didn’t fully believe it, but considering that Lin Mengting had found a better job through her efforts and was brimming with confidence and determination, she refrained from pouring cold water on her enthusiasm, not wanting to dampen her spirit.

“Yes!” Lin Mengting nodded earnestly, looking at Wang Qin with sincere eyes. “Aunt, I will use the skincare products you bought for me every morning and evening to make myself fair and lovely as soon as possible!”

Fair and lovely?

Wang Qin’s lips twitched. She tried to hold back her laughter but couldn’t, eventually letting out a chuckle. Looking at Lin Mengting, she felt a joy and satisfaction that she herself hadn’t noticed.

“Every morning, you must apply sunscreen, even if you stay indoors.”

“Okay.” Lin Mengting agreed readily. Even without Wang Qin’s reminders, she wouldn’t forget this.

Only someone who has truly experienced having a face so haggard, aged, and tired that they can’t bear to look in the mirror, let alone count the fine lines and wrinkles, can understand the importance of skincare!

Especially since S City is in a subtropical region with almost no spring and autumn, a very short winter, and summer lasting seven to eight months. The photoaging caused by strong ultraviolet rays is much more severe than the natural aging from not using any skincare products.

“Then let’s go out now, shop, and have a big meal to celebrate Tingting’s new job!” Wang Qin’s suggestion immediately set Lin Yian up as the “porter.”

…

In the evening, after Lin Mengting went to her room to rest, Lin Yian sat on the sofa, watching TV, and said, “I thought you would find a way to get Tingting a job in some unit.”

“You think I didn’t want to?!” Wang Qin rolled her eyes at Lin Yian and sighed. “In any era, having a stable job is better than working for others, always at risk of being fired.”

“But after spending these days with her, I realize Tingting is a smart and determined girl. Such girls often go astray in these highly competitive units. When that happens, how would I explain it to her father?!”

“Ultimately, you just can’t bear to see Tingting suffer,” Lin Yian replied without turning his head. After decades of marriage, how could he not guess Wang Qin’s true thoughts?

Does she really think working in a state-owned enterprise is easy?

Without scheming, without understanding social nuances, and without interpersonal skills, one is just “cannon fodder!”

“Tingting is young and should work hard for her future.” Wang Qin smiled. Being young allows for boldness, the ability to fearlessly strive without worrying about winning or losing. Otherwise, why would there be a saying, ‘newborn calves are not afraid of tigers’?

In state-owned enterprises, without special skills or the favor of superiors, one’s sharp edges are slowly worn away, and they eventually lose all their sparkle, becoming ordinary people.

“After she gains some experience and knowledge from working outside for a few years, if she wants a stable life, then we can consider moving her to a state-owned enterprise.”

Most importantly, in the future plans Lin Mengting mentioned to Wang Qin, she had no intention of entering a state-owned enterprise to “muddle along.”

Although the slogan “men and women are equal” had been shouted for decades, in these units, it was still difficult for an ordinary woman to climb to the top purely through her efforts.

Lin Yian and Wang Qin’s conversation was unknown to Lin Mengting. At this moment, she had just ended her call with Zhang Qiang and was dialing her home number…