Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 36

How could this happen?

The development of the situation was completely unexpected!

It was simply unbelievable!!

Qin Mei’s mind was screaming in frustration, and her face grew darker. The comforting words she had prepared got stuck in her throat, like a fishbone making swallowing difficult.

“No wonder you’re so clever, Tingting!” Qin Mei gulped down the tea in her cup, finally feeling her throat clear.

“Even in a new industry, you quickly master the essential skills. If Qin Dong had even half of your learning ability, I wouldn’t worry so much.”

Saying this, Qin Mei sighed deeply and paused, hoping to pique Lin Mengting’s curiosity.

But once again, her plans fell through.

Because Lin Mengting suddenly said in an apologetic tone, “Sorry, Sister Mei, we have a meeting.”

Without waiting for Qin Mei’s response, Lin Mengting ended the call.

The busy signal in the receiver made Qin Mei’s face change dramatically. She couldn’t control the burning anger in her stomach and immediately threw the receiver.

What a Lin Mengting!

Did she really think Qin Mei didn’t know that the so-called “meeting” was just another excuse?!

Luckily, at the last moment, Qin Dong stepped in forcefully and snatched the phone from Qin Mei. Otherwise, they would have been left with a broken phone and the headache of explaining it to the boss, as well as the pain of paying for the damages.

“Sister, what did Tingting say to you?” This was the first time in his life that Qin Dong had seen Qin Mei so enraged, making him resent Lin Mengting even more.

“Hah!” Qin Mei laughed coldly, “What else? Just another excuse to reject my invitation! Why do you even like a girl like Lin Mengting who is so stubborn and inflexible?! In terms of height, she’s only 155 cm, and you’re 180 cm. Next to you, she looks short, fat, dark, and ugly—like a country bumpkin. No matter how she dresses, she still has that rustic air about her! In terms of education, she only has a vocational school diploma, while you’re a graduate from a prestigious university! In terms of work, she doesn’t even have a proper job. After graduation, she had to run to S City to work. But you work at a bank, not only with a stable ‘iron rice bowl’ job but also with your own ability, you became a bank manager in just a few years!”

Even Qin Dong’s decision to take an unpaid leave to explore the world with Qin Mei seemed like a facade now.

But Qin Mei didn’t blame Qin Dong for this. Instead, she felt more pity for Qin Dong, who was desperately pursuing Lin Mengting but getting nowhere, and more hatred for Lin Mengting, the root of all this trouble.

“In terms of social skills, she is impulsive and speaks without thinking, offending many people. A girl like her could never have a happy and fulfilling life no matter who she marries!”

Did she really think the so-called “wife diplomacy” was that simple?

At critical moments, a girl like Lin Mengting, who is “innocent and outspoken” without a strong background, often becomes a target of “schemes” and “plots,” which directly or indirectly affects her family.

“Or do you love Lin Mengting so much that you are willing to sacrifice everything, fix her messes, even if it means losing many opportunities others dream of?! If gold shines, it will shine anywhere.”

Seeing Qin Dong unmoved, Qin Mei grew anxious, her tone becoming sharper. “Qin Dong, no matter where you are, you will quickly rise to the top and become admired by many. Even in the talent-rich S City. When you succeed, you can have any beauty you want. Why are you so fixated on Lin Mengting?!”

“Sister, you don’t understand.” Qin Dong shook his head, looking deep and serious.

How could he explain?

Could he tell Qin Mei that Lin Mengting’s future was something they all must look up to?

And if he could win Lin Mengting over, the phrase “saving thirty years of effort” would become a reality for him?!

“What don’t I understand!” Qin Mei sneered, “Isn’t it just the so-called ‘unforgettable first love’? Isn’t it just the ‘men always find what they can’t have the best’ mentality?! I must tell you, Qin Dong.” Qin Mei rubbed her temples, feeling a deep exhaustion.

Lately, they had argued many times over Lin Mengting.

If this continued, it was hard to say whether their once-close sibling bond would break because of Lin Mengting.

And that, Qin Mei absolutely couldn’t allow.

“Given Lin Mengting’s current attitude of wanting to completely cut ties with us, I don’t see your pursuit of her succeeding.”

“Sister, don’t worry about it. I have my own plans.” Qin Dong looked indifferent. To him, the approach of “boiling a frog slowly” was definitely the worst strategy for a girl like Lin Mengting.

Like prying open a clam, whether you struggle with your fingers or use a suitable tool like a small knife—it’s obvious which method achieves the goal without harming the clam or yourself.

“Is that so?” Qin Mei didn’t know Qin Dong’s thoughts and felt a sense of desolation. But she gave up on dissuading him.

Although she quickly extinguished this inappropriate feeling, it still left a mark.

After all, despite their close blood ties and sibling bond, they were adults now. They knew what they should and shouldn’t do.

As a relative, she could only remind him appropriately, but she couldn’t interfere drastically. Otherwise, with Qin Dong’s obsession with Lin Mengting, he might end up hating her if she stopped him.

Why bother?!

In her view, the one who truly deserved all this was Lin Mengting, the culprit!