Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 64

“Tingting, do you have time tonight to join us for dinner?”

Hearing the familiar voice on the other end of the phone, Lin Mengting instinctively looked up at the calendar on her desk.

It had been less than three days since Mrs Qin called, and Qin Mei and Qin Dong were already stirring again!

Although she had anticipated that the Qin siblings would pester her again and extend similar invitations for dinner or shopping, it was astonishing how they continually broke her record of shameless behavior!

“Miss Qin, I’m sorry, but I have dance class at the Youth Palace tonight. Tingting, didn’t we agree not to be so formal? Why are you calling me Miss Qin again?” Qin Mei spoke with a tone of warm indulgence, like an older sister speaking to a younger girl who didn’t understand, completely ignoring the hidden meaning in Lin Mengting’s words.

Lin Mengting sighed lightly. There were some people who, no matter how coldly you rejected them, would persistently cling to you.

Even if you completely cut ties with them, they would still act as if you were being unreasonable and heartless.

For people like this, the term “brainless” wasn’t enough to describe them.

However, Mrs. Qin had just called, so Lin Mengting felt obliged to give their family some face.

Even so, she still didn’t want to call Qin Mei “Sister Mei.”

Even if it was just a simple title with no significant effect.

She was just that petty. Once her feelings were hurt, she didn’t want to trust that person again.

If she didn’t want to cause her parents any trouble, she would have blocked Qin Mei and Qin Dong’s numbers without hesitation!

…

The long silence made Qin Mei’s face darken slightly. The flames of anger that had never fully extinguished within her were fanned, causing her soul to ache and nearly lose control of her emotions.

Endure! Endurance is like a knife!

Once Lin Mengting fell into Qin Dong’s hands, the siblings would be able to mold her as they wished. At that time, they could finally get their revenge!

Lin Mengting, enjoy your moment of triumph while you can!

…

After comforting herself, Qin Mei exhaled softly, releasing the tension in her heart and smiling faintly again.

“Tingting, listen to my advice. You can’t go on like this. People’s energy is limited. In a day of 24 hours, after deducting work, eating, and sleeping time, you only have four to five hours left for yourself. And in those four to five hours, you go to the continuing education institute, practice calligraphy and painting, and now you’ve joined a dance class at the Youth Palace. You’re so busy, trying to squeeze every bit of energy out of yourself. Can your body handle it? You don’t want to be a career woman, so why push yourself so hard? In my opinion, a girl like you should be enjoying a good love life while you’re young and beautiful. Then, at the right time, get married and live a happy life of supporting your husband and raising your children. However, since you don’t have much life experience, if you meet someone you like, remember to bring them to us. Let us help you evaluate them.”

She didn’t mention Qin Dong at all, as if she was no longer the person who had once tried so hard to persuade Lin Mengting to accept Qin Dong’s love.

It was as if the whole matter had been a complete farce from the beginning.

—Qin Dong never persistently harassed her; it was all just Lin Mengting’s “illusion.”

…

At this moment, Qin Mei’s face showed a hint of appropriate sorrow and loss. Her words carried a touch of sadness and pain, “I really don’t want you to become another me. You don’t know how much I regret and feel remorse when I’m alone at night. I wish I could hit my head against a wall and go back to the past to start over.”

If she could go back, she would never have coldly dismissed the earnest pursuit of that influential suitor, only to hear that her best friend had accepted his love later.

When her best friend came to her with a red invitation embossed with gold, she truly realized what she had lost!

“Thank you for your advice, Sister Qin Mei.” Lin Mengting sighed inwardly. Qin Mei knew her well. Every time she was about to lose her temper and break off with the siblings, Qin Mei would come and speak such heartfelt words.

In her previous life, after realizing that Qin Mei had ulterior motives, Lin Mengting simply distanced herself from her.

Why? Because in normal circumstances, Qin Mei was indeed the kind of sisterly figure she wanted.

That’s why, after being reborn, she didn’t take the initiative to act against Qin Mei.

Facing this situation, Lin Mengting could only lament that she was too soft-hearted and nostalgic. Despite experiencing two lifetimes and seeing much of the world’s coldness, she still couldn’t see through this.

“Tingting, you finally called me sister again.” Qin Mei said emotionally, but her heart was sour and bitter.

Honestly, a sweet and sensible girl like Lin Mengting was the kind of adorable and soft sister she wanted to cherish and protect, shielding her from the harshness of the world.

Unfortunately, from the moment Qin Dong set his sights on marrying Lin Mengting, she could no longer be the sister Qin Mei had envisioned.

Lin Mengting smiled without speaking. Both she and Qin Mei understood that the full name “Sister Qin Mei” and the simple “Sister Mei” had fundamentally different meanings.

One was just a slightly stronger relationship than that of strangers.

The other could be defined as a close familial bond.

This situation was within Qin Mei’s expectations, and she didn’t need to invest more effort in it.

After all, once Lin Mengting took a step back, the second and third steps wouldn’t be far behind.

“Then let’s meet tomorrow evening.” Qin Mei said, pausing with a meaningful smile on her face. “Don’t tell me you have plans for tomorrow night too.”

“Sister Qin Mei, you really are a strategist.” Lin Mengting smiled. Although she took Qin Mei’s call and engaged in a seemingly friendly conversation, it didn’t mean she was willing to see the Qin siblings again so soon.