Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 288

This guy!

Lin Mengting was at a loss for words, unsure how to comment on Sun Weiqi’s “petty-mindedness” or rather his “domineering” possessiveness!

Unfortunately, even though she comforted herself this way, she couldn’t help but be mesmerized by Sun Weiqi’s sexy actions—taking big gulps of tea, with occasional drops of tea mixed with sweat sliding down his cheeks. Or perhaps it was the sheer masculinity he exuded, or her own unexpected, overly “flirtatious” behavior at the door. Either way, at that moment, Lin Mengting’s gaze shifted slightly, and a bright blush appeared on her fair face.

Sun Weiqi, however, remained unfazed, as if his actions weren’t something he’d practiced in front of a mirror to appear “sexy and alluring.”

He looked at Lin Mengting with a puzzled and surprised expression, then said with sudden realization, “The weather in S City is always unpredictable, hot one moment and cold the next. I remember hearing a joke once In S City, today is summer, tomorrow is autumn, the day after tomorrow is winter, and then it’s summer again, repeating in cycles.”

He implied that even though it was late September, in S City, where the sun still shone brightly and people wore short sleeves and shorts, Lin Mengting, dressed in long sleeves and pants, was overdressed, making her sweat with just a bit of movement.

Lin Mengting blinked, then blinked again, looking at Sun Weiqi with a confused gaze, clearly not expecting such a response from him.

So, was this person naturally naive or inherently sly?

Or was it that this person was full of black water, never to be cleaned out?

As if sensing Lin Mengting’s inner thoughts, Sun Weiqi suddenly looked at her with a pitiful expression, then at the empty teacup in his hand, clearly indicating his continued thirst and need for Lin Mengting’s “help.”

Or rather, the “reward” from his little girlfriend?!

Lin Mengting glared at Sun Weiqi, wondering where he had come from, having gulped down a whole cup of water and still feeling thirsty!

That cup of water usually took her two to three hours to finish!

However, when her gaze lingered on Sun Weiqi’s cracked, blood-streaked lips, her heart softened.

She brewed a fresh pot of tea, brought out a plate of fruit, and placed it on the table. Then she went into the bedroom, retrieved a colorless lip balm from her dressing table, returned, and sat beside Sun Weiqi, softly saying, “Lift your head.”

Sun Weiqi complied without hesitation.

However, upon seeing what Lin Mengting held, he was startled, slipping off the sofa like a fish.

What a joke?

How could he use a woman’s product on himself?!

“Are you coming back on your own, or do I need to drag you back?!” Lin Mengting looked at Sun Weiqi menacingly.

“I… I…” Sun Weiqi stammered, the words of refusal turning in his throat but unable to come out.

Helpless, he could only look at Lin Mengting with a pitiful expression.

“I’ve never used this before.”

And he had no intention of using it in the future!

“That was then, this is now.” Lin Mengting shot him a look, slightly raised her hand, and beckoned him like a little puppy, threatening, “Do you want to use this colorless lip balm, or should I get you a bright red one?”

This was a threat! A blatant threat!!

Yet, Sun Weiqi had no choice but to comply.

When he finally returned, looking like a pitiable little animal with his ears and tail drooping, letting her apply the balm, Lin Mengting felt satisfied and stopped.

“You big men, no matter how much you pride yourselves on being ‘rough and tough,’ can’t just let your skin be exposed to the sun and rain without knowing basic skincare, can you?!”

“I’m a soldier!” Sun Weiqi said proudly, puffing out his chest.

This attitude might fool those who didn’t know his true nature.

But Lin Mengting, well aware of his character, couldn’t help but laugh, crossing her arms and raising an eyebrow, “Soldiers can’t use basic skincare products? Show me where it’s written in the regulations!”

Sun Weiqi retorted, “Even the female soldiers in the army can’t use these bottles and jars, let alone us men!”

“Are you fooling me, or yourself?!” Lin Mengting didn’t even have the desire to roll her eyes. Did he really think she didn’t know what kind of life female soldiers led?

They couldn’t wear makeup, but there were no rules against using basic sunscreen and moisturizers!

“I know you men find skincare too troublesome, with layers of cream making your face feel like it’s covered with a mask. But I’m not asking you to use anything else. Just during seasonal changes or on windy days, apply some basic moisturizing cream and lip balm. Is that too much to ask?! Forget image, don’t you feel your lips are dry and painful when talking? Don’t you feel like your lips are bound when you laugh, tearing painfully? Don’t you notice that drinking water only temporarily soothes your lips, but they become even more painful and cracked after the moisture evaporates? This is ‘self-inflicted suffering’!”

As Lin Mengting spoke, Sun Weiqi nodded, having no intention of arguing.

Not only because he wasn’t a match for her in verbal sparring.

But also because what she said was true, based on his own experience.

And from her nagging, he felt her deep concern and worry.

As soldiers, why did they fight and sacrifice?

To provide their families with a peaceful life!

And with rare family visits, lasting short or long, often interrupted by “emergency missions,” why would they still travel long distances home?

To reunite with family and feel the unique comfort of home!