Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 119 Custody Change! Too Late to Regret [1 More Update]

Chapter 119: 119 Custody Change! Too Late to Regret [1 More Update]

The doctors at First Hospital have issued a notice, stating that Lin Woyu has become a vegetative person and his chances of waking up are slim to none.

Lin Yue couldn’t think of anything that would make him regret, other than Lin Woyu waking up and recovering his health.

"Can you represent Woyu? Can you represent the Lin Family?" Bai Jingxue became completely impatient, "I don’t have time to waste words with you here, where’s the old lady?"

"Ah Lan can!" A hoarse yet authoritative voice rang out from behind the door.

The door to the sickroom was opened, and Lin Weilan came out.

Bai Jingxue narrowed his eyes, vaguely seeing someone lying on the hospital bed.

But by the time he intended to take a closer look, the door had already been closed by Lin Weilan.

"Bai Jingxue, if you want to take Lin Yue away, just do it, but Qinqin is out of the question." Lin Weilan’s gaze was icy, "You haven’t changed at all, when you were a couple, you each flew away at the first sign of trouble, and now that you are no longer a couple, you come to loot a burning house."

"Old Madam, your words are a bit unpleasant," Bai Jingxue’s expression turned ugly, "It’s only right for me to take my son and daughter away. Anyway, I’ll say it again, if you disagree, just wait for my lawsuit!"

Lin Qin and Lin Yue were still several months shy of eighteen years of age, and Lin Woyu had lost all capacity to recognize himself and the outside world, so the court would only grant their custody to him.

The Lin Family had no chance of winning!

"No one said we disagree. We will prepare the custody change agreement," Ye Wanlan declared, unflustered, "But you’re not welcome here, you may go now."

"Qinqin, let’s go," Bai Jingxue said, "It’s almost time for dinner, shall daddy take you out to eat?"

Lin Qin didn’t move but hid behind Ye Wanlan, tightly grasping the hem of her clothes.

Lin Weilan snapped, "Get lost!"

Hearing the commotion, the security personnel hurried over, eyeing Bai Jingxue with unfriendly looks.

At this, Bai Jingxue could no longer save face and was forced to leave first with Lin Yue.

"Grandma, Cousin, I..." Lin Qin still found it hard to accept, "How could Brother behave like this!"

Lin Woyu might have been strict with them sometimes, but it was for their own good.

She herself had moments of laziness, and if it were not for Lin Woyu accompanying her to practice the zither, how would she have had the chance to be taught by a master of the Yunjing Zither Association?

But Lin Yue only saw this as shackles, rebelling against authority, convinced that the indulgent Bai Jingxue was the best for him.

"Ah..." Lin Weilan sighed deeply, "Everyone has their destiny. We can’t control others, we can only do our best."

But Lin Qin’s heart felt even more distressed.

She and Lin Yue were fraternal twins who grew up together, their bond naturally deep after so many years.

She never would have imagined that just upon hearing the news of Lin Woyu becoming vegetative, Lin Yue couldn’t wait to leave.

"If he wants to leave, then let him. We won’t keep him," Ye Wanlan turned her head, "Grandma, please have the lawyer draw up a custody change agreement contract first."

"Okay," Lin Weilan nodded, her voice cold, "I’ve long intended to do so."

Lin Qin wiped away her tears and said softly, "I’m going to go in and be with mom."

Bowing her head, she ran quickly into the sickroom.

"Qinqin, she... ah, perhaps she’s the one who’s been hit hardest by the events these past couple of days. I hope she can hold on," Lin Weilan spoke, then stopped herself.

"People must experience setbacks to transform and grow," Ye Wanlan offered a slight smile, "Of course, what we should thank is not the hardship, but the renewed self that emerges after bearing it."

Lin Weilan was moved, "Ah Lan is right; maybe Qinqin will grow a lot from this."

"Grandma, make sure you rest," Ye Wanlan gave a nod, "I have to go out for a bit. Once you have the contract prepared, I’ll come back tomorrow."

"Ah Lan, you also need to take good care of your body," Lin Weilan looked worried, "Don’t wear yourself out."

"I know my limits," Ye Wanlan laughed lazily, "I eat a lot, enough for five people in one sitting, and I run every day."

Four years had passed, and the Transcendent Woman’s activities had wreaked havoc on her physical health, which she obviously needed to restore.

Ye Wanlan left the hospital after giving Lin Wenli a few more words of advice.

Meanwhile, Bai Jingxue was in contact with his current wife—

The An Family’s second daughter An Jinxiu.

"Wife, as you know, my daughter plays the zither extremely well, learning from a senior master at the Yunjing Zither Association," Bai Jingxue said cautiously, "With our ongoing support, she may well help us get back into the Yunjing Lin Family!"

Jiangcheng and Harbor City are international metropolises that began their development only last century, while Yunjing was the imperial capital re-established by the People of Shenzhou three hundred years ago.

It is a piece of geomantic treasure land, also home to the dragon’s vein.

After three hundred years of development, it has become the economic, cultural, political, and geographical center of Shenzhou.

Families from other cities are all but breaking their necks to get into the Capital Circle.

Only by entering the Capital Circle could one rush into the Global Center.

No one doesn’t want to climb higher, and Bai Jingxue was no exception.

An Jinxiu pondered for a moment before responding, "Alright, but I have one condition. If your daughter doesn’t come back with you, then your son can’t either."

Bai Jingxue was taken aback, and somewhat distressed, "Wife, this..."

"What, are you still trying to negotiate terms?" An Jinxiu spoke indifferently, "Your son is nothing but trouble, always causing a fuss. It’s already quite generous of me to agree to take him in."

"No, no, no, I’ll definitely bring Qinqin back first!" Bai Jingxue hastened to appease her, "If Qinqin doesn’t return, neither will I."

An Jinxiu snorted softly, "Just be sure you know what you’re doing."

After the call ended, Bai Jingxue’s heart burned with anxiety.

He did indeed want to take both Lin Yue and Lin Qin away, but no matter how he coaxed or pleaded, Lin Qin remained unmoved.

Bai Jingxue recalled Ye Wanlan’s face again, furrowing his brows tightly.

Where exactly had he seen her in Harbor City?

It was really strange.

**

Downtown, Golden Flower Hotel.

Cheng Qingli was introducing Su Yingxia to the company’s newly developed jewelry line, presenting a prototype sample for her admiration.

After knocking on the door, Ye Wanlan came in, "Sister Yingxia, do you see anything you like?"

"They’re all so beautiful!" Su Yingxia was already dazzled, caressing them lovingly and exclaimed, "Truly worthy of our ancestors’ craftsmanship, incomparable to anyone else."

Rong Jingqiu subconsciously clutched his pocket tighter.

If he were to buy all the jewelry in this booklet, how much would he have to spend?

"Then let’s get a set of everything for Sister Yingxia," Ye Wanlan said casually, "It’s my gift to her."

"No way, how can I let you take a loss?" Su Yingxia was reluctant, "You have to take the money, I won’t be happy if you don’t. Later, let Jingqiu transfer it to your company’s account."

Rong Jingqiu inwardly sighed.

It seemed he had to start making money to support the family again.

"Ah Lan, have some medicinal wine," Su Yingxia took out a wine gourd from her bag, "It’s low in alcohol content, homemade, good for health and wellness. After I go back to Yunjing, I’ll send you more."

Ye Wanlan did not refuse, "Thank you, Sister Yingxia."

"Dad, Mom?" Rong Yu came in from outside, slightly confused, "Student Ye is here too?"

"Why can’t Ah Lan be here?" Su Yingxia said, "Ah Lan and I hit it off so well, we became fast friends, already—"

"What? Mom, you’ve taken Student Ye as your foster daughter?" Rong Yu exclaimed, "I’m going to have a little sister?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Su Yingxia glanced at him, "Who’s the little sister? Call her Little Aunt."

Rong Yu: "???"

Things were turning out quite differently from what he had expected.

He needed to take a moment to process this.

**

The next day, around noon, the sun was blazing.

"Mom, how do you feel today?" Lin Qin was still very careful, "Are you uncomfortable anywhere else?"

"Much better," Lin Woyu nodded lightly.

Though her face was still very pale, her arms could move freely, showing that the medicine Ye Wanlan left behind had indeed been very effective.

"You must have been scared and worried these past few days, right?" Lin Woyu pinched Lin Qin’s hand, "I’m sorry, mom might have never seen you again..."

Before she fell unconscious from the car accident, her final thought had been—

If she were gone, what would become of Lin Qin.

"That won’t happen, mom, you’ll recover soon," Lin Qin’s voice choked up, "Mom, I will never leave you either."

Lin Woyu couldn’t help but chuckle through tears, "Don’t cry, don’t cry now."

"Xiao Yu, there is something that I do need you to decide on," Lin Weilan spoke after some consideration, "Bai Jingxue has come to Jiangcheng."

After hearing the whole situation, Lin Woyu was quite composed, without the heartache Lin Weilan had expected, and simply said, "If he wants to leave, then let him go."

Since the age of fifteen when Lin Yue had finished middle school and gone wild in Harbor City for two months, many things had quietly changed.

After this car accident, she was tired too, and didn’t have the energy to deal with so much.

Lin Yue was about to come of age, and where he chose to go was beyond her control.

"Okay," Lin Weilan said, "The custody change agreement is ready. Once he signs it, you can sign it."

Lin Woyu gave a faint smile, "Okay."

"Mom, don’t be sad," Lin Qin hugged her hand, "I will always stay by your side."

Outside, Bai Jingxue had arrived with Lin Yue.

Ye Wanlan, holding the custody agreement Lin Weilan had prepared, placed it in front of Bai Jingxue.

"I need to say this in advance, I must take both Qinqin and Yueyue with me, it won’t do if even one is missing," Bai Jingxue said coldly.

Ye Wanlan’s voice was indifferent, "The agreements for both are here, sign it."

"Father, hurry up and sign," Lin Yue urged.

Bai Jingxue hesitated for a few seconds but ultimately signed his name on the custody change agreement.

After putting down the pen, he became alert again, "Lin Woyu’s life is in limbo; how can she sign? Are you trying to deceive me? If you are, I’ll sue."

"Grandma already said, Auntie is fine," Ye Wanlan stood up with the agreement and pushed open the door of the hospital room, "Auntie, if you would please sign."

She paused and then smiled with a raised eyebrow, "Only sign for Lin Yue. I’ll tear up the cousin’s."