Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 29

Gentle music softly echoed around them.

Large patches of green plants, occasionally dotted with pink flowers, acted as unique “screens,” perfectly separating one “private space” from another.

Lin Mengting, leaning most of her weight on Lin Chunying’s shoulder, felt quite pleased with herself. As soon as she entered the café, she keenly sensed a burning, envious gaze.

…What is this?!

Lin Mengting narrowed her eyes, her long eyelashes hiding her thoughts. Her body, however, instinctively nestled closer to Lin Chunying, making their posture even more intimate.

Sure enough, that intense gaze seemed to become poisoned, giving off a dangerous feeling as if it could kill her with arrows.

Unfortunately, the technique of “killing with a look” was ineffective on Lin Mengting!

“Sister Ying,” Lin Mengting smirked and leaned in to whisper in Lin Chunying’s ear, seemingly sharing a secret while her peripheral vision followed that increasingly “vicious” gaze.

Tsk!

Despite having a gentle face and an air of scholarly elegance, he dared to make such an image-destroying move!

Although she felt a bit contemptuous, considering how well her fourth uncle’s family had treated her, Lin Mengting teased, “Sister Ying, I guess that must be my future cousin-in-law, right?”

As she spoke, she pointed to the man who had reverted to his refined and gentle demeanor.

Ha!

A wolf in sheep’s clothing!

Lin Mengting glanced at the man who was now approaching with a gentle smile on his face and had to resist the urge to roll her eyes.

Did he really think she hadn’t noticed his sharp, threatening, and warning looks when Lin Chunying wasn’t watching?

Men’s jealousy should never be underestimated!

“Zheng Jiahe,” Lin Chunying smiled faintly at him, “this is my cousin Lin Mengting.”

Pausing, Lin Chunying added, “We all call her Little Ting.”

“Little Ting,” Zheng Jiahe adjusted his glasses, the golden frames reflecting a cold light under the café’s illumination.

“Brother Zheng,” since her rebirth, Lin Mengting had adhered to the motto “Never suffer a loss,” and she responded with a perfect smile showing eight teeth, greeting him warmly.

Their gazes met, filled with mutual wariness and caution.

For a moment, the music, whispers, and footsteps all seemed to fade away.

In this sudden, oppressive silence, Lin Chunying’s cheerful exclamation broke the tension.

“Wow, they have my favorite tiramisu!”

…

A true “atmosphere destroyer!”

Both Lin Mengting and Zheng Jiahe couldn’t help but think this.

Perhaps this was what they called “blessed are the simple-minded”?

As these thoughts crossed her mind, Lin Mengting quietly observed Zheng Jiahe while enjoying her food.

However, she soon wished she could gouge her eyes out!

…

“Ah Ying, here’s your favorite cappuccino.”

“Ah Ying, this is the new mango pudding from the shop.”

“Ah Ying, you were right, apples dipped in fruit juice have a unique flavor.”

…

Lin Mengting pursed her lips, unsure how to react to Zheng Jiahe’s public displays of affection.

Though she didn’t mind being the single one in a sea of couples, she didn’t want to be a third wheel.

After all, with the two of them clearly interested in each other but not yet open about it, it was best for her, the “outsider,” to excuse herself!

Moreover, from her two lifetimes of experience, Lin Mengting could clearly sense Zheng Jiahe’s genuine feelings for Lin Chunying!

True, sincere affection always touched her heart and made her want to offer her most heartfelt blessings, and even a little “push” to help things along.

“Sister Ying, I’m going to the bookstore to buy some books.”

Lin Chunying swallowed her apple and immediately said, “I’ll go with you.”

Zheng Jiahe’s hand paused mid-air with a piece of pear, his smile briefly freezing. He continued warmly, “Ah Ying, I think Little Ting saw a friend just now. We shouldn’t interrupt her reunion. Young girls should have their own social circles. We, as elders, shouldn’t interfere. After all, young birds need to leave the nest to see the wider world.”

Ha ha!

For a moment, Lin Mengting considered staying to play the role of a “spoiled” and “innocent” girl being pampered!

Fortunately, at the crucial moment, her almost snapping rationality prevailed, and she cast a contemptuous, disdainful glance at Zheng Jiahe before nodding heavily under Lin Chunying’s puzzled gaze.

“Sister Ying, didn’t Brother Zheng mention that some reference books were selling fast? I need to get to the bookstore quickly before they’re all gone.”

Lin Chunying blinked, looked at Zheng Jiahe with confusion and surprise, then back at Lin Mengting, clearly puzzled by her statement. Before she could say more, she realized that Lin Mengting had already gracefully floated to the door.

After a moment of stunned silence, Lin Chunying shook her head and sighed, “That girl! I thought she was a bit down and depressed from recent events, but now it seems there’s no need to worry!”

“They say ‘young calves are not afraid of tigers,’ and young girls are resilient and ambitious, not easily beaten down!” Zheng Jiahe was dismissive. From the moment Lin Chunying frequently mentioned Lin Mengting, he had known this girl was no pushover.

Now, it seemed he was right!