Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 287

In fact, did Lin Mengting really not know about Xu Meili’s schemes?

Perhaps, when she left the restaurant, she genuinely did not know.

But anyone being “stalked” would instinctively sense something amiss.

Especially when, in the following period, wherever she went, she kept “coincidentally” bumping into Xu Meili and her fiancé. After some probing, she finally understood Xu Meili’s intentions.

Should she say that Xu Meili was truly a “nine-headed bird”? Even in such circumstances, she could still come up with ways to extract the “remaining value” from her?!

—Befriend her, use Sun Weiqi’s name and her influence in the G Province Calligraphy and Painting Association to defeat other women, capture the man’s heart, and host a grand wedding to become a “Cinderella” who marries into a wealthy family?!

Tsk!

“Social diplomacy” is essential in any era.

To think of this before marrying into a wealthy family and strive to build her network while subtly showcasing her abilities to the chosen man, Xu Meili truly lived up to her “reborn woman” status.

However, in Lin Mengting’s view, just as Xu Meili had once ridiculed her, Xu Meili was indeed “outsmarting herself” in this matter!

No matter how besotted a man might be, after decades in the business world, his cunning and tactics would be beyond ordinary people’s imagination!

No matter how experienced Xu Meili was, having lived two lifetimes, it wouldn’t be enough.

After all, one associates with people of their own level, and their behavior and outlook are influenced by those around them.

Xu Meili, whether before or after her rebirth, was an ordinary person associating with similar individuals.

And the man?

He frequently interacted with sly businesspeople. Even if he started off foolish, decades of harsh and bloody lessons would make him astute.

Such a person would surely see through Xu Meili’s carefully woven “dream.”

However, for some reason, the man didn’t immediately reveal everything.

So, who was using whom? Who was plotting against whom? Who had more to gain from whom?

It was hard to say!

Of course, Lin Mengting didn’t concern herself with this.

For now, it seemed they only dared to engineer “coincidences” and didn’t dare openly target her.

Thinking this, Lin Mengting couldn’t help but feel grateful to heaven for giving her the chance to be “reborn,” allowing her to escape the pursuits of the other “reborn” individuals and climb step by step through her own efforts.

She was waiting for the right moment to reach the pinnacle and become someone admired and respected by all!

…

Another weekend, sunlight streamed through the large glass window, casting a warm glow on the floor and warming those inside.

Such weather was perfect for a trip to the countryside or staying home, brewing a pot of tea, holding a book, and enjoying the tranquility.

At that moment, the doorbell rang.

Lin Mengting stood up and looked through the peephole. Outside was Sun Weiqi, in his uniform, looking travel-worn but unable to conceal his innate masculinity. Despite his disheveled appearance, he still looked handsome.

In an instant, her eyes welled up. She couldn’t help but open the door and throw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly.

“You’re back.”

With his skills, Sun Weiqi could have easily caught Lin Mengting’s arm, held her waist, and prevented her from crashing into his hard chest, or from her delicate face accidentally hitting the tough fabric of his uniform, or her silky black hair getting caught in his epaulets and sleeve buttons…

However, seeing the deep concern, worry, faint grievance, and longing in her eyes, Sun Weiqi’s heart involuntarily tightened. His whole body seemed paralyzed, unable to move.

He could only let Lin Mengting crash into his arms like a little cannonball.

“Tingting, I’m back.”

Holding her, he felt a wave of peace.

At this moment, Sun Weiqi only felt his heart, which had been adrift and empty, suddenly settle. His weariness and fatigue vanished.

“I made you worry.”

While speaking, Sun Weiqi closed the door, shutting out the prying eyes of the neighbors who had opened their doors slightly upon hearing the commotion.

Normally, he wouldn’t have done this.

He would have tightly hugged Lin Mengting and kissed her deeply until she was breathless and dazed, declaring to the world that she was his girlfriend and no one else could have her.

Unfortunately, today he hadn’t had time to change out of his uniform, so he had to maintain his image.

His sudden action brought Lin Mengting back from her complex emotions of sadness, worry, excitement, and joy. She noticed his weary appearance, feeling a surge of warmth.

Only someone who truly cared would come to see her immediately upon arriving in S City, disregarding his disheveled state and how it might look to her.

“Sit down and rest, have some water and snacks. I’ll run a bath for you. After a nice soak, you can take a good nap. Tomorrow, we’ll go to the newly opened teahouse nearby.”

Sun Weiqi nodded but didn’t wait for her to get a clean cup and make fresh tea. He picked up the cup of warm tea on the coffee table and drank it all in one go.