Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 286

As if sensing the man’s thoughts, a mocking sneer flickered across Xu Meili’s narrowed eyes.

“But in this world, there is no absolute fairness. While birth circumstances can’t be chosen, looks, height, talent, and ability can be cultivated later on. However, these things don’t really matter. What truly matters is having benefactors who always lend a helping hand whenever one faces difficulties.”

At this point, Xu Meili’s face showed a mix of envy, jealousy, and resentment, and even her voice took on a slightly sour tone, “Tingting has such luck, so I think her rapid rise to become a highly valued TOP SALES at her company is partly due to this. Just like the ancient saying, she ‘brings luck to her husband and family!'”

Keenly aware of the man’s breath becoming heavier, a dark gleam flashed through Xu Meili’s eyes, and a fitting expression of regret appeared on her face.

“Originally, I was thinking that since you have connections everywhere, you might know some capable friends who lack that final bit of luck for success. If they aren’t married or have a girlfriend, they could be introduced to Tingting. But unfortunately…” Xu Meili shook her head, “someone got there first!”

“If there’s a will, there’s a way,” the man said casually, his eyes flickering.

For businessmen, especially those who have ability, power, money, and influence, what is most important?

Opportunities to climb higher are the most important!

So, what’s wrong with snatching someone’s girlfriend?

Even if she were married, they could scheme for her divorce and remarriage, let alone in this case where she isn’t married yet! Isn’t she just a fish on the chopping block?!

“But…” Xu Meili hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly reminded him, “I’ve heard that Tingting’s boyfriend is from the capital.”

“Young and already a Major General” was the phrase Xu Meili ultimately swallowed back.

After all, for such an old fox who had roamed the business world for many years, the best strategy was “three parts truth, seven parts lie.”

Because they trust no one but themselves!

And what could shock them more than the truth they uncover with their own hands?

“A Major General from the capital?” As expected, the man fell silent, just as Xu Meili had predicted.

After all, the capital was not a place for just anyone.

Despite his bravado in front of Xu Meili, he had to play the obedient grandson in front of the real local big shots in S City.

And those big shots, who could make the ground shake with a single stomp, would also bow and scrape in front of the capital’s “second generation.”

And those were just the fringe “second generation”!

If they encountered top-tier aristocrats, even the slightest misstep would lead to their downfall, crushed like an ant!

More terrifyingly, those aristocrats wouldn’t even need to lift a finger! A mere glance would prompt a swarm of people to “relieve them of their worries”!

After considering this, the man said ambiguously, “It seems your friend is indeed lucky.”

However, this didn’t mean he would fully accept Xu Meili’s words.

In fact, he decided to investigate Lin Mengting thoroughly.

And Xu Meili as well.

He needed to know if Xu Meili and Lin Mengting were “love-hate” friends, or if Xu Meili was merely trying to befriend Lin Mengting while being ignored, or if Xu Meili was pretending to be Lin Mengting’s friend while being her enemy in reality.

This would determine his future attitude towards Xu Meili.

“Yes!” Xu Meili sighed, half truthfully, half deceitfully, “A girl like her is bound to incite envy, jealousy, and hatred.”

Xu Meili was acutely aware of the man’s thoughts.

After all, she was a reborn woman who had seen countless “demons and ghosts” in two lifetimes!

“Initially, I was the same. There was even a time when I was nearly blinded by jealousy and almost did something that would hurt my loved ones and delight my enemies. Fortunately, I woke up in time, preventing a disaster.”

She was referring to the time she and Zheng Gang secretly schemed against Lin Mengting.

“The sages often say, ‘to know one’s mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue.’ Now that I realize I almost committed an unforgivable mistake, I dare not hope for reconciliation with Tingting, but I will do my best to earn her forgiveness in the shortest time.”

The man looked at Xu Meili with a half-smile and said, “Is that so?”

“Don’t you believe me?” Xu Meili lowered her eyes, a hint of sadness appearing on her face, and even her lips drooped, her whole demeanor exuding a sense of grievance and melancholy, “Since meeting you, have I ever lied?”

“You are my fiancé. We are to spend the next decades together, facing countless trials and tribulations. If you can’t trust me, how can our marriage endure?”

A beautiful woman in tears elicits sympathy.

Especially when a usually “proud” and “strong” woman like Xu Meili shows vulnerability and despair, it is all the more endearing.

Although it didn’t reach the extent of “cherishing her like a treasure,” the emotions of “pity” and “sympathy” that every man harbors were instantly aroused.

At this moment, the man was no exception.

He put his arm around Xu Meili’s shoulder, gently comforting her until she finally smiled again, feeling relieved.

Then?

He was completely immersed in the “beautiful dream” Xu Meili had created, unable to grasp the bright idea that had flashed in his mind when Lin Mengting left.

Or it might have something to do with his convenient access to wealth, power, and influence, which allowed him to easily attract countless young and beautiful women. Even though he was aware of Xu Meili’s schemes and her hidden greed and ambition, he didn’t take it too seriously.

Xu Meili nestled happily in the man’s arms, letting him fondle her under the cover of the restaurant’s potted plants, occasionally letting out perfectly timed coquettish moans that greatly aroused him.

Ha!

Such a man deserved to be used!

Even Lin Mengting, who prided herself on being smart, sensible, calm, and rational, always acting “detached,” couldn’t help but fall into her trap!

Outsmarting oneself, indeed!