Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 93

In September, with the sweet scent of osmanthus flowers in the air, Lin Mengting walked into the university campus she had dreamed of for so long.

The campus and buildings were familiar, but the students and teachers were new. The professors seemed much younger than she remembered, creating a unique scene.

For Lin Mengting, who had a very strong memory, it felt strange. Even though it had been ten years since she last touched these textbooks in her previous life, opening them again brought back a sense of familiarity.

After reviewing all the textbooks, this vague familiarity became clear memories from her past life.

It could be said that if Lin Mengting took the final exams now, she might not achieve top scores, but she would definitely pass all her subjects.

However, despite the saying “read a book a hundred times, its meaning will appear,” there are also sayings like “review the old to learn the new” and “among three people, one can always teach me something.” As Lin Mengting carefully took notes and understood all the points taught by the teachers, she not only deepened her impressions but also noticed small details she had missed in her past studies.

Anyone who truly dives into studying a subject will feel this way—the more they learn, the more they realize how much they don’t know.

The saying “a full bottle of water is quiet, a half-full bottle makes noise” doesn’t apply to people like this.

They always see their own shortcomings and believe there is always more to learn, seeing themselves as people constantly reaching for higher goals.

Even if they seem outstanding to others and have reached the top, they still feel small in their own eyes.

Lin Mengting’s unique attitude towards studying earned praise from all the professors.

Nowadays, many university students only aim to pass their exams, and this attitude is common in adult classes like Lin Mengting’s. Most students just wanted to get through the years and earn a degree.

Some people even came to university just to fall in love, thinking it would be a waste of their youth if they didn’t have a romantic experience.

Others attended night classes to find potential partners, taking advantage of the low entry and exit requirements.

These attitudes deeply saddened the professors who truly wanted to educate their students. But Lin Mengting stood out as a rare exception.

Lin Mengting showed a determination to study as if each day could be her last chance to learn, and she didn’t leave herself any way out. Her intense dedication quickly made her famous throughout the university.

The professors who taught night classes also taught at the main university and other schools, spreading Lin Mengting’s reputation as a “study maniac.”

Without realizing it, Lin Mengting had become well-known in her school for her dedication to studying.

Her family was very proud of her, but Qin Mei and Qin Dong, who were forced to stay in the city, were full of resentment.

Qin Dong, in particular, started to doubt his decision to marry Lin Mengting, thinking it was his best chance at success.

If Lin Mengting hadn’t suddenly become so smart and sensible, Qin Dong would have already taken a large sum of money and started his own business in the capital city. Instead, he was stuck here, pretending to be friendly with naive young people.

Opportunities don’t wait, and Qin Dong felt he was wasting his time.

For a while, wherever Lin Mengting went, she saw Qin Dong looking at her with deep feelings and hesitation, which went from making her feel sick to simply ignoring him.

Qin Mei and Qin Dong’s good days were numbered. Qin Dong was like a grasshopper in autumn—he wouldn’t last much longer.

Lin Mengting didn’t care about her classmates’ strange looks or whispers about her. The city was big, and people were busy. It was just a night class, and she probably wouldn’t see these people again in three or five years.

Even if they thought she was cold and unkind, it didn’t matter. In such a busy city, few people had the time to gossip about others.

This was the biggest difference between S City and M City, and the reason Lin Mengting liked S City in both her lives.

Qin Dong made a big mistake by focusing all his time and energy on winning Lin Mengting’s heart instead of understanding the city he was in.

No matter how clever Qin Mei was, it didn’t matter much here. In this city, ability was what mattered most.

Without ability, people fell behind. With ability, they moved up. Everyone acted quickly and efficiently, without the need for flattery or deceit.

Even if someone fell for Qin Mei and Qin Dong’s schemes once or twice, they would become cautious afterward.

When that happened, Qin Mei and Qin Dong would find themselves without any friends.

Most importantly, Lin Mengting could still sense that Qin Dong wanted to leave S City soon to pursue his dreams in the capital.