Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 120: Regret beyond reach, Sister Lan’s smattering of understanding [2nd Update]

Chapter 120: Regret beyond reach, Sister Lan’s smattering of understanding [2nd Update]

The custody agreement change for Lin Qin and Lin Yue were not the same document.

Ye Wanlan had Lin Weilan prepare two separate ones especially for the occasion.

How could she fail to see that Bai Jingxue wanted to take Lin Qin away as well?

If she didn’t give him the custody agreement changes for both Lin Qin and Lin Yue, maybe Bai Jingxue wouldn’t have fallen for the trap.

The Lin Family had long since discussed this—

Lin Yue could leave if he wanted, but Lin Qin was out of the question for Bai Jingxue.

What right did a father who never raised his daughter have to take her away?

"Ye Wanlan, what do you mean!" Lin Yue’s temper was always explosive, "It was already said, both my sister and I will go with my dad, what are you meddling for here incessantly?"

Ye Wanlan turned a deaf ear, and in front of Bai Jingxue and Lin Yue, she methodically tore Lin Qin’s custody agreement change into pieces.

Bai Jingxue finally lost his temper, and he looked at Ye Wanlan coldly: "I don’t care if you’re a Lin by name or not, even if you are, you have no right to stop me from taking Qinqin away!"

"Bai Jingxue, stop wasting your effort," an ice-cold voice spoke up, "As long as I’m here for one more day, Qinqin won’t possibly go with you, so you might as well give up on that idea!"

The familiar voice made Bai Jingxue abruptly turn his head, his expression revealing his shock.

Lin Yue, like a frightened bird, jumped up, his scalp exploding in that instant!

Wasn’t this... his mother’s voice?

But hadn’t the doctors already determined that his mother had become a vegetative person, unable to wake up again?

What on earth was going on!

Lin Yue’s brain throbbed, his ears buzzing, as if countless bees were circling around his ears.

The door opened, and Lin Qin pushed Lin Woyu, who was sitting in a wheelchair, out.

There were already much more color on Lin Woyu’s face, not as pale as before, and both mother and daughter’s gazes were very cold.

"Auntie, for you," Ye Wanlan handed the custody agreement change for Lin Yue to Lin Woyu, smiling slightly, "Lin Yue’s father has already signed it, as long as you also sign your name, Lin Yue can leave for Harbor City."

Lin Woyu took the agreement, didn’t look at it, and directly picked up the pen.

"No!" Bai Jingxue was the first to react, his face draining of all color, "Woyu, wait, I—"

Lin Woyu didn’t pay him any mind and signed her name at the end of the agreement with the utmost speed.

In this moment, the agreement was reached.

Ye Wanlan secured the agreement, preventing Bai Jingxue and Lin Yue from destroying it in their powerless rage.

"Lin Yue, I carried you for ten months, and I raised you for eighteen years, from now on, how you live your life has nothing to do with me," Lin Woyu said calmly, "Just follow your father, you are family."

She should have realized it long ago, even though Lin Yue was raised in the Lin Family, in his bones, he still inherited Bai Jingxue’s inferior genes.

No matter how much she tried to raise Lin Yue properly, Lin Yue still took her kindness for granted.

From now on, she would act as if she had no such son!

"Mom!" Lin Yue had never seen Lin Woyu look at him with such an expression, he panicked, "Mom, you are misunderstanding me, it’s not what you think, I only saw you unconscious and didn’t know what to do, I was thinking of easing the relationship between you and dad, that’s why I called dad over, I really didn’t..."

Hearing this, Lin Woyu’s heart felt even more desolate.

Lin Yue actually had the audacity to talk about easing the relationship between her and Bai Jingxue?

When she was at her career’s lowest point, Bai Jingxue divorced her, left without a word, and didn’t care about their two children.

While she was busy taking care of the children’s life and schooling, Bai Jingxue was living a life of luxury.

What relationship was there left to speak of between them?

Could Lin Yue really not see her hardships and efforts?

Lin Woyu closed her eyes: "Qinqin, I’m tired, I want to rest."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qin’s expression changed, and she immediately pushed Lin Woyu back into the ward and closed the door.

"Both of your objectives have been achieved, you can leave now," Ye Wanlan stood in front of the ward door, "My aunt needs to rest, please do not disturb her with unnecessary presence."

Lin Yue stood still, feeling as if countless ants were crawling all over him, his bones itching unbearably.

Water flows downhill, people climb upwards.

Choosing Bai Jingxue when Lin Woyu lost her bodily functions was human instinct, anyone would do the same.

But he had not calculated that Lin Woyu would actually wake up!

"You..." Bai Jingxue suddenly raised his head, "It was you! You planned all of this!"

Now he remembered his meeting with Ye Wanlan yesterday, it seemed the moment he had asked for the custody of Lin Qin and Lin Yue, he had already stepped into Ye Wanlan’s trap.

Of course, he wanted to take Lin Yue with him, but An Jinxiu had laid down the rule, without Lin Qin, Lin Yue couldn’t even dream of going to the An Family.

Now that Lin Woyu had awakened, even if he appealed and went to court, he wouldn’t be able to win the custody of Lin Qin!

"Mr. Bai, what are you talking about? Isn’t this what you wanted?" Ye Wanlan remained composed, "Why are you not happy now that you’ve achieved the outcome you desired?"

Triggered, Bai Jingxue flew into a rage.

He stepped forward and raised his hand to slap Ye Wanlan across the face, his crude demeanor fully exposed, "You damn girl, you—"

"Crack!"

Bai Jingxue’s wrist was seized, and a subtle crackling sound came from his bones.

The sudden pain elicited a scream from Bai Jingxue, and a cold sweat broke out on his forehead instantly.

"What are you screaming for?" Ye Wanlan’s expression was indifferent, "I only have one thing to say to you, and you’d better remember it: stop bothering my aunt."

She was in a phase of silent contemplation; it was not suitable for her to draw blood.

Ye Wanlan released Bai Jingxue’s hand, still calm and detached, "Get lost."

At that moment, the hospital’s security personnel arrived and expelled Bai Jingxue and his son, Lin Yue, from the floor.

"Ah Lan, you’re still the clever one, resolving this matter," Lin Weilan said with a rare smile, "Now Xiao Yu can recuperate in peace."

"No, Grandma, it’s not over yet," Ye Wanlan said coolly, narrowing her crescent-moon eyes, "But we’ll deal with them as they come. They don’t qualify as soldiers or waters to worry about."

Lin Weilan looked surprised, "Ah Lan, have you read a lot of military books before?"

"I’ve looked over some in my spare time and understand a little," Ye Wanlan chuckled, "But using military strategies for such trivial matters is an overkill. A superficial understanding is enough."

She was waiting for the other party’s next move, to see if they would fall exactly into the position she had anticipated for them.

In the ward.

After a long silence, Lin Woyu suddenly asked, "Qinqin, will you blame Mom? I’ve been very strict with you, and you had very little time to play when you were young."

"Mom, what are you thinking about now?" Lin Qin feigned annoyance, "You’re not one of those overcontrolling parents. You disciplined me for my own good. Without your guidance, I would have probably failed the zither exams."

Hearing this, Lin Woyu felt a mixture of heartache and relief.

At least Lin Qin hadn’t turned out badly; having a daughter like her was enough.

"By the way, Mom, I apologized to my cousin yesterday," Lin Qin pursed her lips, speaking softly, "I also told her I really disliked her for the past four years and spoke ill of her behind her back."

"Those four years..." Lin Woyu sighed softly, shook her head, and spoke gently, "Think of those four years as if they were unreal. The real Ah Lan is the one we have now. You and your cousin should get along well and strive for the day we have the strength to return to the main family."

Lin Qin was stunned, "But Mom, the main family... doesn’t Grandma always seem reluctant to go?"

"Yes, I’m not clear about the reasons either," Lin Woyu said with a heavy tone, "But no matter what, we must increase our strength. If anyone from the main family becomes our enemy, then we have nothing to fear."

She didn’t understand the zither, and Lin Weilan, being of advanced age, couldn’t protect Lin Qin of this generation forever.

Lin Qin nodded silently, taking note in her heart.

**

Jiangcheng University, the summer training camp for the physics competition.

Ye Wanlan hadn’t shown up for class in three days, and all the students were curious about what she had been up to.

"How’s Aunt doing?" Lin Wenli couldn’t help asking, "Is she getting better? Why didn’t you or Dad tell me anything?"

"It happened so suddenly, and telling you would have been pointless, only adding to your psychological burden," Ye Wanlan shook her head lightly, "Auntie is fine now, don’t worry."

Lin Wenli pinched his book, "Okay, you’ve been absent for two days, so I took notes for you too."

"Oh, thank you, little brother." Even though Ye Wanlan understood all this material, she readily accepted Lin Wenli’s kindness.

Lin Wenli’s lips tightened, but he couldn’t help smiling slightly.

"Missing the training camp for two days without being kicked out; only Ye Wanlan could pull off such an attitude, right?" From the back row, Xue Yiwei shook her head, "By the way, I heard you’re going to participate in a calligraphy competition with her? Can’t get rid of her, huh?"

At the mention of this, Su Xubai was equally annoyed.

He had to talk to Ye Wanlan about it.

After today’s classes ended, Ye Wanlan and Lin Wenli left the school gate side by side.

"Ye Wanlan."

Su Xubai called out to her from behind.

Ye Wanlan glanced back, then turned away, ignoring him.

"I don’t know why you insist on participating in the calligraphy competition with me, but I’ll make it clear: the Su Family isn’t accessible to just anyone." Su Xubai looked annoyed, "Least of all through me, you’d better drop that notion."

Lin Wenli frowned upon hearing this, "What calligraphy competition?"

"Just helping No.7 Middle School, it’s nobody else’s business," Ye Wanlan said indifferently, "Others overthink too much, get ahead of themselves, and are not logical, but it’s not my job to correct their thinking."

Seeing Ye Wanlan unresponsive, Su Xubai grew impatient, "Did you hear me? You became desk mates with Su Xueqing just to go to Yunjing, didn’t you? Do you really think the Su Family is so easy to enter?"

"Screech—"

The sound of car brakes echoed as a vehicle came to an abrupt halt at the entrance to Jiangcheng University.

The passenger-side window rolled down; Su Yingxia wore large sunglasses, looking spirited.