Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 70

“Sorry, Sister Mei, we have other things to do and can’t stay any longer.”

Lin Mengting’s brow furrowed slightly, unable to believe how much Qin Mei’s taste in “boyfriends” had declined! At least the playboy from before hadn’t looked at her with such a lecherous gaze!

This was something Lin Mengting didn’t know.

After all, if even Qin Mei, a “plain dish,” could arouse the curiosity of a playboy, he would surely be even more interested in Lin Mengting, who had a “connection” with Qin Mei. Not to mention, compared to the 30-year-old Qin Mei, the 18-year-old Lin Mengting was a fresh young girl!

If it weren’t for Lin Yian, the deputy finance minister of S City, who was soon to become the head of the finance department;

If it weren’t for Wang Qin, the deputy director of the S City Tax Bureau, who was highly trusted by the soon-to-retire director and would officially take over next year;

If it weren’t for Lin Mengting being highly regarded by both Lin Yian and Wang Qin, often praised by them;

If it weren’t for Lin Mengting being friends with Zhang Qiang, a “high-ranking official’s child”;

If it weren’t for the many retired senior officials living in Lin Yian’s compound who liked Lin Mengting…

Lin Mengting would have long fallen into the playboy’s “clutches.”

Of course, these are just side notes.

At this moment, Qin Mei was so provoked by Lin Mengting’s casual attitude and perfunctory tone that she bit her lip hard, her hands clenched into fists with her neatly trimmed nails digging into her palms. The pain reminded her not to lose her composure and do something she would regret later.

“Tingting, it’s just a meal, it won’t take much time.”

As she said this, Qin Mei paused as if she had just realized something and exclaimed, “Are you worried I might call Qin Dong over? You don’t have to worry about that. Qin Dong’s boss values him highly and took him to a computer network conference in G City last week. He won’t be back until next week, before your exams.”

Before Lin Mengting could respond, Lin Chunying, who was already brimming with anger, spoke up, “Miss Qin, you’re overthinking it.”

“Tingting, let’s go.”

With that, Lin Chunying hooked her arm around Lin Mengting’s and, in a firm yet gentle manner, dragged her away.

“…” Qin Mei’s smile disappeared completely, her face darkening as her eyes narrowed with malice and hatred.

Such arrogance! Such audacity!!

…

“Ah Mei, were those two girls your hometown friends?”

One was tall and well-built despite her age! And the other, a young girl with good skin, though she was a bit short!

Of course, the most important thing was that these two looked like a pair of “sisters.”

Just imagine, if he could have a pair of such sisters serving him, how many people would be envious!

Mr. Li, excited and unaware of Qin Mei’s change in expression, continued to stare greedily at the retreating figures of Lin Chunying and Lin Mengting until they were out of sight.

Seeing this, Qin Mei narrowed her eyes and bit her lip, feeling her jealousy and hatred burn like a fire doused with oil, scorching her soul.

If she could, she would have loved to pack Lin Mengting off to this old man right away and let him torment her every day!

But Qin Dong was fixated on Lin Mengting, determined to tie himself to her. If he found out about her plan, he would cut ties with her immediately.

This was something she couldn’t accept!

“Those two are not ordinary people.”

“Oh, how so?” Mr. Li’s eyes, almost reduced to slits, gleamed with determination as he showed a faintly dismissive smile.

As a veteran businessman who had fought in the marketplace for decades, Mr. Li had long suspected that Qin Mei was a girl from a rural background.

This didn’t change despite Qin Mei’s almost flawless pretense of being highly educated and morally upright.

Otherwise, why would people say “environment shapes behavior”?

How could girls associated with someone like Qin Mei come from backgrounds that demanded his respect?

Unfortunately, as the saying goes, “when you walk by the river, your shoes will get wet.” Especially when dealing with someone like Qin Mei, who had deceived Lin Mengting for almost ten years.

Therefore, Qin Mei just glanced at Mr. Li and immediately understood his thoughts, smirking inwardly while maintaining her calm facade.

“They are cousins.”

Mr. Li’s face lit up with joy.

“Ah Mei, didn’t you say you liked that diamond jewelry set? How about this if you can arrange a meal with those two girls, then…”

A diamond jewelry set to buy her off?!

A mocking and disdainful look flashed in Qin Mei’s lowered eyes, but she maintained her high-minded facade, replying slowly, “One of them has parents who hold significant positions in S City.”

Although nowadays the status of businessmen had improved significantly, except for those renowned across China and the world, most businessmen would instinctively lower their stance when dealing with officials.

Even self-made upstarts like Mr. Li were no exception.

“No wonder those two looked like they came from well-off families…” Mr. Li said with interest, then looked at Qin Mei with a peculiar expression, his earlier desires resurfacing.

“You only mentioned one. What about the other? Are her parents also officials?”

Mr. Li asked this in jest.

Surprisingly, Qin Mei nodded seriously, “That’s right!”

“Really?” Mr. Li asked with great interest, “What kind of officials?”

Although modern society wasn’t as rigidly hierarchical as the feudal era, there were still distinctions of status in every field.

The same was true in the officialdom.