Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 294

Even though Sun Weiqi spoke slowly, his expression remained calm and composed, as if saying “My parents left home early, and I was raised by my grandfather alone” and “I couldn’t see my parents for the whole year” were trivial matters not worth much attention.

But such loneliness and pain wouldn’t be buried by the harshness of life. Instead, they would become wounds that, when slightly touched, would ooze pus and blood again!

However, with Sun Weiqi’s current disposition, he was unwilling to accept anyone’s “sympathy” or “pity”!

Lin Mengting lowered her eyes slightly, her long lashes hiding the worry and concern within. She used a light tone to tease, “So, you’re like me, also a ‘shepherded’ child.”

“What do you mean?” Noticing Lin Mengting’s small movements, Sun Weiqi felt a warmth in his chest. The awkwardness and sadness of exposing his wounds to his beloved disappeared.

“Let me tell you! Since kindergarten, my parents didn’t care much about my grades; they didn’t care who my friends were at school; they didn’t care what I learned from my teachers. They only meticulously took care of all aspects of my life…”

Despite living two lives, Lin Mengting still couldn’t understand how her parents could be so “carefree.”

Luckily, she loved reading from a young age. As long as she had a book in hand, she could quietly stay in her room and learn a lot from the books. Although it nurtured a quiet personality, she also learned to adjust her emotions when necessary. Otherwise, who knows how rebellious she might have become?

Although Lin Mengting appeared nonchalant, Sun Weiqi couldn’t help but frown. His heart ached, and he couldn’t resist pulling Lin Mengting into his arms, hugging her tightly around the waist.

“In the future, when we have children, we’ll take good care of them and not let them experience what we did.”

Only those who have truly experienced it understand the difference between “the grace of birth and upbringing” and the true distinction between “raising” and “teaching”!

Otherwise, why would people say, “Parents are the best teachers for their children”?!

Lin Mengting nodded, finding a comfortable spot in Sun Weiqi’s arms.

In her previous life, she often complained that if her parents had been a bit more aware, she wouldn’t have struggled so much or faced so many difficulties later on.

But now, after being reborn, she felt those grudges had faded over time and left little trace.

One could say that “the hardships of life” are the best teachers.

Of course, the most important reason was that both parents had five or six siblings.

Her father was the eldest, while her mother was the fourth.

Regardless of being the eldest, bearing high expectations, or being the neglected fourth child, in that special era, it was impossible to receive much education from their parents.

The hardships they faced growing up made them believe that creating a peaceful and harmonious environment for their children to focus entirely on their studies was more than enough.

As for other matters?

Like social skills?

Like how to avoid malicious schemes and make true friends who could help in the future?

…

Such things had to be “personally realized.”

After all, that’s how they managed in their time.

So, they naturally assumed their children would also grasp these things.

But they forgot that during their time, with many siblings and strong family ties, everyone valued kinship highly. The neighborhood relations were also lively, and children of similar age could easily make lots of friends.

And Lin Mengting?

Not only was she an only child, but because her mother married far away, she couldn’t grow up with her cousins.

On top of that, due to her grandfather’s preference for boys over girls and her father’s belief in supporting all younger brothers, she couldn’t form much bond with her cousins.

Most importantly, Lin Mengting’s family lived in the town, and there was no one of her age in the entire town!

…

After a few more words, they walked hand in hand outside for a stroll.

The warm spring breeze brushed their faces, bringing the unique scent of autumn.

“Hey, Lin Mengting, is your boyfriend back?”

Just as they stepped out of the community gate, Lin Mengting saw a familiar colleague, smiled, nodded, and chatted for a bit before continuing with Sun Weiqi. Behind them, she heard the colleague chatting with their family.

“Is that young, pretty girl the one you’ve been talking about? The one who’s not yet twenty, has been with the company for less than two years, but already accounts for a third of the company’s performance?! That man beside her looks like a soldier. They really make a good match!”

“Of course! A girl like Lin Mengting deserves a man like that! Anyone else…” The colleague’s face showed a hint of ridicule.

To be honest, almost everyone in Hongxing Company could see through Qian Zhiyuan’s intentions.

Or, to put it another way, truly stupid people are rare. Most people just pretend not to understand.

If Lin Mengting weren’t so good-natured and didn’t bother with him, anyone else would have made a big scene long ago!

Even so, the higher-ups were well aware.

They pretended not to know only because Qian Zhiyuan’s performance was decent and he had ties with the boss’s daughter. There was no need to take action against Qian Zhiyuan for Lin Mengting, who, despite her capabilities, had no strong backing.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t be just “stupid” but rather “utterly clueless”!

…

In this world, there are no real “coincidences.”

The so-called “hero saves the beauty” can’t withstand scrutiny.

Moreover, with the boss’s family background, would they really favor a “nobody” like Qian Zhiyuan? Especially someone with a narrow vision, malicious mind, and underhanded tactics?

What a joke!!