Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 240

“I saw Lin Mengting at the mall today.”

“Oh.” Zheng Gang responded casually, not finding it surprising that Xu Meili saw Lin Mengting at the mall.

Women liked beautiful clothes and accessories. During holiday sales, especially nationwide discounts, how could Lin Mengting stay home and not join in? After all, in their past life, Lin Mengting was a shopaholic, always spending her entire salary.

In this life, with her better pay, how could she be frugal?

“She was shopping with two other women,” Xu Meili said, sipping her water. “Those women looked unfamiliar. I’ve never seen them before.”

“So what?” Zheng Gang still didn’t think it was a big deal.

Since Lin Mengting didn’t start working at Wanda Company this February like in their past life, it was normal for her to have new acquaintances.

Just like how he and Xu Meili started working at Wanda Company a year earlier than before, their experiences and acquaintances had changed too. This was the butterfly effect.

“Do you think I’d mention them if they were just random strangers?” Xu Meili sneered, thinking Zheng Gang was really clueless.

“I remember hearing that Lin Mengting has an uncle and aunt who are big officials in S City. If I’m not mistaken, she might be staying with them now. It could even be that she got her job at Hongxing Company through their connections.”

Otherwise, why would an innocent, naive girl like Lin Mengting repeatedly reject their advances with such coldness and ruthlessness?

When it came to “tricking people,” if they were second, no one would dare claim first.

Especially in this era, where having connections was crucial.

“So what?” Zheng Gang asked flatly. “Whether she’s poor or rich doesn’t matter to me.”

Because to him, Lin Mengting was just a pawn to be used.

Use her and then discard her.

Xu Meili frowned, narrowing her eyes at Zheng Gang.

After a long time, seeing no excitement or panic in his expression, her initial suspicions became clearer.

“So, you knew about her background all along! Ha!”

Xu Meili stood up suddenly, nearly knocking over her chair. “You’ve been playing me like a fool, haven’t you? Don’t think that just because you have something on me, you can use me for your plans and then discard me. Push me too far, and I’ll fight you to the end!”

“You’re overthinking it,” Zheng Gang said with a bitter smile. “I know your capabilities. Why would I try to outsmart you now?”

Being cautious was necessary, but he wouldn’t risk plotting against her right now.

“Ha!” Xu Meili sneered again, knowing Zheng Gang wouldn’t dare make a move against her yet.

But he would definitely use her.

Then again, everyone used and was used by others.

“Just make sure you keep your word. Otherwise…” Xu Meili warned, folding her arms. “I remember that earlier this year, Lin Mengting went to an event by the G Province Calligraphy and Painting Association, so she didn’t get the flowers you sent?”

“What are you getting at?” Zheng Gang’s face darkened. Even he, known for his good temper, was irritated by the constant jabs.

Men had pride, especially reborn ones like Zheng Gang.

He was starting to suspect Xu Meili’s intentions.

Xu Meili looked down, hiding her sarcasm. “Women of all ages love flowers.”

Seeing Zheng Gang deep in thought, she continued, “There’s still nearly a month until Lin Mengting’s department activity. If she has a boyfriend now, do you think you can contact her in this month? Without contacting her, how can you claim to be her boyfriend? Lin Mengting is an excellent, young, and beautiful girl. Who’s to say she won’t find someone else during this time? It’s been nearly four months since you last contacted her, right? That’s plenty of time for unexpected things to happen.”

For instance, Lin Mengting might really have a boyfriend and a serious relationship.

Zheng Gang’s expression changed constantly, his hands clenching and unclenching as anxiety and frustration consumed him.

Yet he still hesitated to make a decision.

“Let me think…”

“Take your time.” Xu Meili laughed lightly, satisfied with her provocation. She decided to keep using Lin Mengting to keep pressing Zheng Gang.

There’s a kind of happiness called “your misery is my joy.”

That’s how she felt about Zheng Gang.

“Opportunities are in your hands. It’s up to you to seize them. I believe you’re smart enough.”