Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 99

“Xiao Lin, this is your first time attending such an event, right?”

As Lin Mengting paused for a moment, Manager Ding stopped too, smiling proudly at her.

“Don’t be fooled by our company’s small size. Our platform is great, and the benefits are even better. When you hand out your business cards, you’ll see the envy in people’s eyes.”

At this point, Manager Ding suddenly looked up, as if spotting an old friend he hadn’t seen in a long time. Excitement and joy lit up his face.

“I’m going to say hi to someone. You go ahead and mingle. They’re all young people, easy to get along with.”

He gave Lin Mengting a look that said, “The company and management have high hopes for you, don’t let them down,” before walking away.

For a typical eighteen-year-old just entering society, this situation might be awkward and uncomfortable. However, Lin Mengting, who had the mind of an experienced adult, didn’t feel troubled at all.

Given that she was being groomed as a “reserve manager,” it was natural for her to face some “targeted challenges” from colleagues.

In middle management, positions are limited. Lin Mengting’s rapid rise could threaten others’ job security, leading to jealousy and attempts to hinder her progress.

In fact, the higher-ups liked seeing this. If Lin Mengting could overcome these obstacles, she would prove her ability to lead a team to success. Of course, if she had connections, she wouldn’t face such challenges.

In China, personal relationships are important, even in a merit-based city like S City.

The reason Lin Mengting paused earlier wasn’t fear of the elite crowd or their disdainful looks but because she saw old friends and colleagues from her past life.

These people shone with an impressive aura, making them stand out. This was unexpected, as they shouldn’t have been in the logistics industry at this time.

Could this be the “butterfly effect”?

Realizing this, Lin Mengting felt relieved. Besides her, there were Qin Dong and Qian Zhiyuan—both also reborn. Changes in others’ lives were expected.

With many thoughts in her mind, Lin Mengting took out her business cards and approached the nearest person on her right.

[Is that… Lin Mengting?!]

Lin Mengting’s fingers paused slightly, surprised, but she maintained her composure. As she continued her conversation, she discreetly scanned her surroundings with her peripheral vision.

She soon noticed the source of the thought—it was none other than Xu Meili, whom she used to call “sister” in her previous life.

Remembering her mind-reading ability, Lin Mengting thought quickly. After finishing her current conversation, she walked over to Xu Meili, extending her hand. “Hello, I’m Lin Mengting from Hongxing Company. You can call me Xiao Lin.”

Xu Meili was stunned but quickly hid her surprise, putting on a polite smile as she shook Lin Mengting’s hand. “Hello, I’m Xu Meili from Wanda Company. Nice to meet you.”

[It really is Lin Mengting! But in the previous timeline, she should be working at that so-called base, and next February, she should join Wanda Company. What’s going on now?]

This was getting more interesting.

Lin Mengting raised an eyebrow and took Xu Meili’s business card.

Quickly regaining her composure, Xu Meili asked with a smile, “Xiao Lin, if you don’t mind me asking, how old are you?”

“Eighteen.”

“Eighteen?” Xu Meili looked at her in disbelief. “You look about fifteen or sixteen, like a middle schooler! To be honest, I thought someone had brought their relative to the conference to have fun! I never expected you to be a sales rep for a big company like Hongxing. Truly, ‘you can’t judge a book by its cover!’ Seeing you makes us older folks feel like we’re being pushed forward by the younger generation, eventually dying on the shore! But why aren’t you continuing your studies at your age, and instead working in the toughest industry like logistics?”

Xu Meili sighed, shaking her head, looking as if she had more to say but refrained. Her expression showed hidden sympathy and pity, which only someone familiar with her could detect.

“I tend to be talkative, especially when I see young girls like you. I mean no harm.”

Lin Mengting smiled and nodded, indifferent to Xu Meili’s “concern.”

“Ms. Xu, let’s chat more if we get a chance later.”

Before Xu Meili could respond, Lin Mengting walked away gracefully, leaving Xu Meili standing there, eyes narrowed thoughtfully.

[Something feels off.]

[Could there really be a ‘butterfly effect’?]