Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 298

At lunchtime, a familiar colleague approached Lin Mengting with a concerned expression, “Lin Mengting, are you okay?”

“I’m fine,” Lin Mengting replied, shaking her head. Regardless of the colleague’s intentions, she appreciated the concern.

The colleague’s eyes flashed with curiosity, slightly disappointed at not seeing Lin Mengting distressed or complaining. However, she couldn’t help but admire Lin Mengting’s resilience and strength, surpassing even the self-proclaimed elite male colleagues.

“Actually, Manager Ding is a typical ‘harsh words, soft heart’ type. He seems strict, but he’s kind-hearted. If he doesn’t like something, he’ll tell you directly. Once he’s said it, he forgets about it. Unlike some people who smile at you but secretly hold grudges, waiting to strike when you least expect it.”

Lin Mengting nodded, but she still didn’t believe that Manager Ding was straightforward and forgiving.

Even if Manager Ding wasn’t inherently bad, and it was Qian Zhiyuan stirring up trouble, if it were a more sensitive and introspective young woman, Manager Ding’s words could completely destroy her confidence.

If it weren’t for Lin Mengting’s past experiences and resilience, another person might have been driven to despair by Manager Ding’s harshness.

This was the power of “harsh words wound deeply.”

Unaware of Lin Mengting’s thoughts, the colleague continued chatting, then suddenly leaned closer, speaking mysteriously, “Do you know Manager Ding’s zodiac sign?”

Lin Mengting shook her head, feigning interest.

“Do you know which zodiac sign is the most nitpicky and perfectionist?”

Lin Mengting shook her head again, pretending to ponder, “I’m a Gemini, so I only pay attention to Gemini traits. I haven’t looked into other signs.”

“That’s not good!” the colleague admonished, “Zodiac signs are fascinating. You should read more about them; it could give you more topics to discuss with clients.”

After recommending a bunch of astrology books, the colleague returned to the original topic.

“Manager Ding is a typical Virgo. Virgos are…”

The colleague elaborated on every detail about Virgos, then advised Lin Mengting, “So, you shouldn’t take Manager Ding’s words to heart. Just be more meticulous in your work to meet his perfectionist standards.”

“Hearing this, I understand what to do now. Thank you,” Lin Mengting smiled, “They say ‘hearing a wise word is better than studying for ten years,’ and today I truly understand this saying.”

Her sincere words made the colleague, who initially sought to gossip, feel a bit embarrassed.

After a few more awkward exchanges, the colleague hurried back to her seat, burying herself in paperwork.

Lin Mengting smiled and shook her head, then continued her work.

Such “fence-sitters” were common everywhere.

The key was to extract useful information from their seemingly casual conversations.

For instance, this colleague seemed to support Manager Ding, acting loyal to him.

In reality?

Only a fool would believe such superficial information!

…

In the following days, many colleagues approached Lin Mengting with inquiries and concern.

Particularly after several meetings with higher-ups, including the HR manager, a confidant of the boss, and Director Wang, a shareholder, the curiosity and suspicion in their eyes grew.

Private gossip became even more rampant.

…

“Hey, did you hear?”

“You mean Lin Mengting? I always said she looked like a vixen…”

Lin Mengting never expected to overhear such a stereotypical scene while using the restroom.

This was truly “main character” treatment!

Otherwise, how else could she, having been reborn, gain the ability to read the minds of those “reborn” individuals whose actions and words had puzzled her in her past life?!

Unfortunately, she had been busy visiting clients and hadn’t encountered Qian Zhiyuan recently. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have just realized the odd looks from her colleagues were due to these rumors.

— She had mistakenly thought the higher-ups were trying to comfort her due to Manager Ding’s reprimand!

Tsk!

Only someone like Qian Zhiyuan could devise such destructive rumors and spread them throughout the company so quickly!

Clearly, he was desperate!

Resorting to such foolish tactics!

…

Squinting her eyes, Lin Mengting considered her next move. She then pushed open the restroom door, pausing briefly to look at the stunned colleagues.

“Your gossip is outdated,” she said with a slight smile.

“Now, they say I have extraordinary means and manipulate people remotely.”

Though Lin Mengting spoke earnestly, no one believed her.

Who would believe that a 20-year-old girl from an ordinary background had such power and influence?!

…

Having successfully “intimidated” the gossiping colleagues, Lin Mengting contentedly left the restroom and headed to the HR manager’s office.

Unbeknownst to her, a big surprise awaited her at home…