Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 61

“Qin Mei, you are already 30 years old.”

After ten months of pregnancy and raising Qin Mei, Mother Qin knew her daughter’s little thoughts and unfounded pride all too well.

However, if possible, Mother Qin wouldn’t want to be the one to shatter Qin Mei’s dreams. Yet, at this moment, she had no choice.

“At your age, a woman should either have a happy family or a thriving career. And you?”

“Mom, I…” Qin Mei bit her lip hard, her face full of humiliation and unwillingness, mixed with a hint of helplessness.

“Qin Mei, you are no longer young. To put it bluntly, half of your life is over. But look at you now—no savings, no house, no stable job, no good looks, and no good family background…”

With every word Mother Qin spoke, Qin Mei’s spirits sank further.

“Qin Mei, I’m not criticizing you. In this world, one must be practical. Eating and dressing are the most important things.”

As for marriage?

In the past, Mother Qin never brought it up, not because she wasn’t worried, but because she didn’t want to touch on Qin Mei’s still-raw wounds.

But now…

“Back then, I didn’t support your decision to quit your job out of spite.” Mother Qin shook her head. In the end, Qin Mei was spoiled and used to things going smoothly, which is why she couldn’t swallow her pride.

If it were someone else, like Lin Mengting, perhaps Qin Mei would be different now.

“You often say that bread is more important than love, so why did you choose the opposite when it came down to it…”

“Mom, stop it!” Qin Mei finally screamed, her reaction like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, all her hair standing on end, her eyes glaring fiercely, and a growling sound in her throat.

“You…” Mother Qin sighed, “Qin Mei, a few days ago, your friend had a full-month celebration for her baby. It was a lively event.”

A full-month celebration?

In a blink, that so-called “friend” who stole her fiancé had already held a full-month celebration for her baby!

What a pair of scumbags!

“She had a son?” Qin Mei clenched her teeth, her voice coming from deep within her throat, sounding like the pained wail of a wounded beast.

“Twins—a boy and a girl.” Mother Qin’s words cruelly shattered the last bit of hope in Qin Mei’s heart.

“What?!” Qin Mei’s eyes nearly popped out of her head.

“How could she have twins? How could she have twins!”

“I know! She must have done something to make it happen!”

“But even so, those scumbags who did such disgusting things will have their kids cursed with misfortune!”

She’s in so much pain, so why should those who betrayed her get to live happily?

“I curse them to be hit by a car when they step outside!”

Mother Qin sighed, not knowing how to console Qin Mei, who had fallen into a frenzy.

In truth, the so-called “betrayal” wasn’t entirely accurate. From the beginning, that “official’s son” genuinely pursued Qin Mei, but Qin Mei’s arrogance pushed him away…

Of course, that so-called friend of Qin Mei’s was indeed no good. Otherwise, how could she have comforted Qin Mei on one hand while hooking up with the guy on the other?

…

“Lin Mengting, you have a money order.”

One morning, as Lin Mengting arrived at the office, the receptionist called out to her.

“Hey, Lin Mengting, who sent you money? Let me see!” Yang Ping, a colleague who often joked with Lin Mengting, stepped forward and snatched the money order from the receptionist.

“Yu Fengqing? M City?”

During the morning rush, several curious colleagues gathered around, chatting and speculating.

“Hmm, I remember Lin Mengting is from M City, right? This is a money order from her hometown?”

“So lucky, already working, and still getting money from home!”

“I wish my parents were like that!”

…

“My mom sent it,” Lin Mengting said with a smile, taking the money order from Yang Ping. “She probably worried I wouldn’t have enough for tuition and sent me some money.”

Without realizing it, Lin Mengting’s casual remark hit the mark; Yu Fengqing indeed sent the money for that reason.

“A rich lady like you crying in front of us poor folks, what are we supposed to do?!”

“Exactly! You earn so much every month and still complain to us!”

…

Everyone joked with Lin Mengting, their expressions filled with admiration and no trace of jealousy or resentment.

People are like that.

If the gap between them and another person is small, seeing that person achieve enviable success can spark jealousy and resentment.

But if the gap is vast, like the difference between heaven and earth, admiration and respect are the only emotions left.

…

Qian Zhiyuan “…”

【So, she’s just a pampered girl from a doting family. I wonder how eloquent Lin Mengting is to convince such indulgent parents to let her work in S City?】

【How can a girl who has never faced hardship and always had things go her way not make one want to destroy her completely?!】

【In such a dark world, how can such a ‘pure’ being exist?!】

Lin Mengting “…”

This guy is definitely sick, and it’s serious!

If he’s sick, he needs treatment!

…

Returning home, Lin Mengting called her family.

“Mom, why did you send me money again? Didn’t I tell you that I’m earning now, saving money every month? You don’t need to be frugal anymore; just buy what you need and eat well…”

“Oh, I forgot.” Yu Fengqing’s tone was casual, as if she hadn’t deliberately avoided mentioning it. “In a few months, you’ll be attending Chengda University, right? Consider this your tuition, and use your salary as living expenses.”

Before Lin Mengting could respond, Yu Fengqing continued, “You can’t be as frugal as you were in vocational school now that you’re working and studying. Stop sending us money every month. Your dad and I have salaries; we have enough. You need to save money in S City. If there’s an emergency, you should have funds available so we won’t worry. As I’ve always told you—health is the foundation of everything. Your dad and I are pleased that you’re pursuing further education while working. But you mustn’t overstrain yourself.”