Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 49

“What did you say?!”

Despite her efforts to paint Lin Mengting in a negative light to Qin Dong over the past few months—calling her manipulative, selfish, and only out for personal gain—Qin Mei still believed, based on her decade-long experience in the workforce, that Lin Mengting was a gentle and understanding girl.

Even though they had grown somewhat distant and hadn’t chatted as frequently as before, Qin Mei held on to this belief.

But now, what had she heard?

For a moment, Qin Mei wished there was something wrong with her ears.

Otherwise, who in their right mind would let a single girl walk home alone at seven or eight in the evening?

“Tingting, do you know how many hours it took me to get here today?” Qin Mei’s gaze fixed on Lin Mengting’s face, afraid to miss any subtle change in her expression.

Lin Mengting’s eyes widened in surprise, “But aren’t you supposed to work tomorrow? So, if you don’t go back now, how will you make it in time for the 8 AM clock-in? “

“I see!” Qin Mei let out a barely audible sigh of relief. She knew Lin Mengting wasn’t the type to be heartless and only think of herself.

“I knew you must have forgotten because you were busy.” Qin Mei smiled, feigning reproach, “Didn’t I tell you that although we work on Saturdays, we can take time off? The factory isn’t like your big companies; we don’t have two-day weekends. If we work on weekends, we get overtime pay, but we don’t have to work if we don’t want to. Earning some overtime pay is good.”

Lin Mengting didn’t want to continue this discussion, so she looked at the time and said, “How about we go for a walk outside?”

Qin Mei nodded, truthfully eager to see the city’s most bustling mall. She had wanted to ask but felt embarrassed without Lin Mengting suggesting it first.

The building where Hongxing Company was located was in the city’s most bustling area. Lin Mengting led Qin Mei towards the mall filled with luxury stores.

Joy slowly spread across Qin Mei’s face, and her mind began to whirl with ideas, making her unusually talkative.

“Tingting, these clothes would look great on you. Tingting, this outfit comes in two styles. Why don’t we each buy one, so people will know we’re sisters when we go out? Tingting, this style is very trendy this year.”

…

Lin Mengting smiled silently, following Qin Mei’s lead, applauding when Qin Mei tried on clothes.

But as for buying Qin Mei clothes?

No way!

In her past life, she had only let Qin Mei take some company gifts worth less than a hundred yuan. She had never bought clothes for Qin Mei, and she wasn’t about to start now!

…

Qin Mei was unaware of Lin Mengting’s thoughts.

However, when she gestured for the sales assistant to wrap up the clothes and looked at Lin Mengting, she noticed Lin Mengting was looking at her with a puzzled expression.

“Tingting?” What’s wrong with you?

The rest of her words stuck in her throat as Lin Mengting smiled and said, “Sister Mei, the cash register is over there.”

The cash register?

No! No!! No!!!

She didn’t want to buy such expensive items!

So, Qin Mei continued to look at Lin Mengting with hopeful eyes, only to see Lin Mengting hesitate for a while before cautiously asking, “Should I accompany you to the cash register?”

Qin Mei quickly nodded, afraid Lin Mengting would take back her offer. She stepped forward, grabbed Lin Mengting’s arm, and pulled her towards the cash register with an unyielding grip.

Lin Mengting “…”

In the past, Qin Mei had never asked her for expensive gifts like clothes. Why was it different now?

Was it because, in her past life, she hadn’t been doing well at this point, but now, she had far surpassed Qin Mei and Qin Dong, making Qin Mei envious and wanting to take advantage?

Too bad, even though she had money, she wasn’t going to be “taken for a ride,” especially by Qin Mei!

With these thoughts in mind, Lin Mengting led Qin Mei to the cash register.

But another awkward situation arose Qin Mei didn’t have enough cash!

However, the situation had already escalated to the point of no return.

After waiting for Lin Mengting to take action, Qin Mei, almost grinding her teeth, forced a smile and asked, “Tingting, could you help me pay first? I’ll repay you the next time I come over.”

Lin Mengting had heard this countless times in her past life. At that time, Qin Mei did keep her promise, though she repaid much later, like buying something in early 1999 and paying it back at the end of 2000.

However, back then, neither she nor Qin Mei was doing well.

Now, Lin Mengting didn’t dare to risk her money like that.

Especially since Qin Mei had previously harbored malicious thoughts about breaking her phone!

But she still had to put on a show. Lin Mengting opened her wallet, revealing only a few tens of yuan, and handed it to Qin Mei with an apologetic look, saying, “Sorry, Sister Mei, I don’t have much cash either.”

“Then your bank card?” Qin Mei couldn’t believe that someone as young and image-conscious as Lin Mengting would go out with only a few tens of yuan and no cards.

“I left it at home.” Lin Mengting answered frankly.

Qin Mei was about to lose it “How could you leave such an important thing at home? What if someone finds it and takes it?”

Lin Mengting looked at Qin Mei in shock. Isn’t it safer at home than on me?!

“So, what should we do now?” Qin Mei, feigning ignorance of Lin Mengting’s implication, suggested, “How about you go home and get the money while I wait here?”

“Sister Mei, you know I’m staying at my Fourth Uncle and Aunt’s house. On weekdays, I usually get home around 630. If I have clients or go to night classes, I get home by 10.”

As she spoke, Lin Mengting glanced at the large clock not far away, showing “930,” making Qin Mei’s eyes sting.

Pretending not to notice, Lin Mengting continued, “I hope you understand that I don’t want to worry my elders.”