Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 88

“Tingting, can we talk inside?”

Qin Dong lowered his gaze, unable to meet Wang Qin’s disapproving eyes. It was as if her mere glance could see through his sordid thoughts and greedy desires.

Perhaps it was because she had been in a high position for many years; even when Wang Qin was standing there casually, she commanded respect.

Even though this was the family compound, where everyone worked in government departments, and even though he could use this to pressure Lin Mengting into agreeing to his demands, Qin Dong, who had experienced a smooth journey since his rebirth without any setbacks, couldn’t bring himself to kneel and beg Lin Mengting to marry him in front of everyone.

Of course, the most important reason was that Qin Dong couldn’t be sure what Lin Mengting, who had distanced herself from him and his sister, would do if she witnessed such a scene.

Unless it was the last resort, such a desperate act would not only fail to forge a bond but would create enmity.

Thinking about Lin Mengting’s enviable achievements ten years from now and the benefactors who helped her unconditionally, Qin Dong suppressed his ambitions and desires once more.

When he raised his head again, Qin Dong put on a look of restraint, appearing to anyone who didn’t know him well as a devoted “lover” who had been repeatedly rejected by Lin Mengting.

Wang Qin frowned even more. If she didn’t know about the shameless nature of Qin Mei and Qin Dong, she might have believed this act.

Now?

…

Wang Qin glanced coldly at the pretentious Qin Dong and was thankful that the most gossip-prone women in the compound were either not home, at the market, or on vacation visiting relatives. Otherwise, the scene at the front door would be all over the compound in no time.

“Alright, you two can come in.” Wang Qin gave Lin Mengting a meaningful look as she passed by.

Lin Mengting nodded, not sparing a glance for Qin Dong as she walked straight into the house and sat next to Wang Qin.

Holding the bouquet of roses, Qin Dong hesitated after entering the house, his lowered eyelids hiding his shock.

【Who would believe that Lin Mengting could win Wang Qin’s wholehearted protection?!】

This was evident from the two prime-positioned sofas occupied by them, leaving only a single seat opposite for him, creating a subtly interrogative atmosphere.

“Mr. Qin, is it?!” As expected, Wang Qin’s cold voice questioned him the moment he sat down.

“Yes, Auntie.” Qin Dong lowered his head, adopting the respectful posture of a newlywed bride meeting her in-laws.

Unfortunately, Wang Qin didn’t buy into this act, her expression growing colder as she waved her hand dismissively, “Mr. Qin, you’re not part of the Lin family, so you don’t need to call me Auntie.”

Mr. Qin?!

Twice addressing him as such placed Qin Dong in a position even lower than a stranger.

Qin Dong squinted his eyes. As a reborn person, it took him just one look to see that Wang Qin wasn’t just a typical officer’s wife who enjoyed tea, beauty treatments, and gossip, but a woman who held significant power!

Such a woman exuded a natural nobility from years of affluent living. Toward a stranger she knew little about, she wouldn’t typically display such aloof coldness tinged with an official’s authority.

The only reason Wang Qin would adopt this stance was due to Lin Mengting’s influence, showing she deeply valued and trusted her.

【Who would have thought Lin Mengting could be so manipulative?! This completely upends my worldview!】

【Originally, I felt guilty about implementing such a ‘do or die’ plan, but now…】

【Since Lin Mengting ‘dug her own grave,’ how could I not take advantage of this ‘rebirth’ granted by heaven?!】

【After all, everyone looks out for themselves!】

“You are Auntie to Tingting, and by all means, I should call you Auntie too.” Qin Dong, pretending not to understand Wang Qin’s underlying message, maintained his naive demeanor.

“Hah!” Seeing through Qin Dong’s facade, Lin Mengting couldn’t help but laugh coldly. She had known of Qin Dong’s shamelessness but hadn’t expected it to extend to such lengths.

Since that’s the case, why not break off completely?

“Trying to ingratiate yourself with my Fourth Aunt? How shameless!! Get out! You’re not welcome here! If you come again, don’t blame me for calling the police and charging you with harassment!”

“Tingting, how can you talk like that?!” Wang Qin scolded Lin Mengting half-heartedly. Normally, this clever girl was always composed; why was she suddenly resorting to harsh words?

From Wang Qin’s perspective, rather than making threats and provoking defensiveness, it was better to take action quietly.

“Actions” always speak louder than “words.”

And, if you don’t have to get your hands dirty, a mere glance could prompt someone else to run themselves ragged dealing with your enemy without you worrying about drawing their ire, this was the highest form of “repaying someone.”

…

Within a short time, Wang Qin decided how to handle Qin Dong. Her gaze turned icy, making even the self-assured reborn Qin Dong shiver.

“Qin Dong, thank you for the ‘care’ you and Qin Mei have shown our Tingting these past months.”

The word “care” dripped with irony, coupled with Wang Qin’s smirk, even the reborn Qin Dong, who prided himself on his resilience, turned pale and began to tremble.

Despite this, retreating was not an option for Qin Dong.