Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 213 A double stroke with one arrow! She is none other than Princess Yongning [1 more update]

Chapter 213: 213 A double stroke with one arrow! She is none other than Princess Yongning [1 more update]

"I let you win."

These four words, spoken in a flat tone devoid of any inflection, were like a thunderbolt falling from the sky, exploding beside Sheng Huaiqian’s ear, leaving his mind momentarily blank.

"Miss Ye, you..." Sheng Huaiqian’s voice wavered, his hand trembling. After taking a deep breath, he switched to a more respectful address, "In Pulling the Sky Company, you are..."

"You don’t need to know so clearly," Ye Wanlan said indifferently. "All you need to know is that as long as you can get Sheng Ronghua to bet with you, I can ensure your win."

She leaned back in her seat, her movements casual but exuding a powerful sense of security and trust.

Compelled by some unknown force, Sheng Huaiqian nodded his agreement.

"Good, you have courage," Ye Wanlan said with a slight smile. "Come find me once you’ve signed the betting agreement."

Sheng Huaiqian said earnestly, "Miss Ye, you’ve helped me immensely, and I won’t disappoint you."

After the meal, Sheng Huaiqian took his leave first.

Ye Wanlan continued to eat her dessert unhurriedly.

"Sister Lan, what a clever strategy," Fang Qingli said. "By having Sheng Huaiqian handle this matter, you can not only test his capability but also set a trap for Sheng Ronghua."

"Hmm," Ye Wanlan smiled faintly. "Sheng Ronghua has just been thrown out of the company; he’s in a state of desperation. If Sheng Huaiqian simply proposes a bet, he will surely refuse."

However, if Sheng Huaiqian can’t accomplish this task, it will prove he truly lacks the ability to manage an entire company.

Then she would consider dissolving the Sheng Corporation entirely.

After finishing her dessert, Ye Wanlan took out paper and pen and wrote down the names of the Five Great Families of Jiangcheng, circling the Sheng Family.

After the Sheng Family, which of the Zhou, Xu, and Qin Families should come next?

Ye Wanlan’s eyebrows raised, and she drew a line under the Qin Family.

The Qin Family were old acquaintances to her, and she was looking forward to seeing if they had made any progress.

**

Professor Xue acted quickly, already submitting the recommendation form to Yunjing Television Station, waiting for approval.

Meanwhile, the news that "Treasures of the Divine Land" was about to start recording had already been announced on the official website.

[Finally, "Treasures of the Divine Land" is coming out! I’ve been looking forward to it for over two years. Rubbing my hands together, I wonder who the recurring guests will be?]

[The recurring guests are usually two professors from Yunjing University, two students, two veteran actors, and two rising star actors. It’s easy to guess.]

[For the rising star actor, I’m betting on my idol. She was originally a liberal arts student and only went into acting after being discovered by a talent scout. No other rising star fits this show better than her.]

[Come on, stop boasting. Can your idol even be considered an actor? The acting is barely watchable; be careful not to see her crash and burn.]

The discussions were varied, all revolving around the guest lineup of "Treasures of the Divine Land."

Choosing Fengyuan City as the filming location for "Treasures of the Divine Land" was also meant to drive the city’s economy, helping this millennium-old capital develop even faster and higher.

"The filming schedule is from October to the end of December," Bing He said. "If Miss Ye is only a guest in one of the episodes, then it will only take a week. We’ll have to wait for the list to be approved before we can check the specific dates."

Yan Tingfeng nodded slightly and instructed in a subdued voice, "Take care of all matters from October to December in advance."

"Yes, Young Master," Bing He bowed with clasped hands.

Yan Tingfeng leaned against the window, quietly watching the leaves fall from the willow trees outside.

When was the last time he visited Fengyuan?

Yan Tingfeng closed his eyes, his thoughts drifting back through memories to three hundred years ago.

It was the last day of the battle of ten thousand armies. By the time he arrived, Fengyuan was almost a dead city.

Carnage and mayhem, so much suffering.

Gone was the former prosperity, without a place for music and festivities at dawn or dusk.

In his life, he had killed many people, his blade soaked in countless lives’ blood.

After all, the Jianghu was a place riddled with endless conflict, one could only kill or be killed.

To survive, he had to carve a bloody path.

To spare an enemy was to be cruel to oneself.

Yet, upon witnessing the horror that had befallen Fengyuan City, even his heart couldn’t help but tremble.

There was no hell like this on earth.

At that moment, what was buried wasn’t just the text in history books, but also countless blood-soaked lives.

Having awakened from a prolonged slumber, Yan Tingfeng had visited many places, yet he had not returned to Fengyuan.

It was his personal demon.

Even though he had been keeping up with the latest news about Fengyuan, knowing that the city had now advanced to a second-tier city and was striving towards becoming a new first-tier city.

He also knew that many inheritors of intangible cultural heritage had poured into Fengyuan City, performing music beneath the ancient city walls, playing folk songs.

And more and more young technicians were moving to Fengyuan, contributing their strength to the thriving heavy industry.

Winter snow melted, life revived, and everything was developing in a positive direction.

However, he had always dared not step into it; just hearing the two words "Fengyuan" would fill his mind with a bloody crimson.

But the heart demon had to be eradicated, perhaps it was time to visit Fengyuan City again.

Yan Tingfeng raised his hand and touched the location of his heart.

His heart was beating slower and slower, unsure of when it would come to a complete stop.

"Young Master!" Bing He suddenly spoke up, "It’s time for you to take your medicine, I haven’t recorded it yet today, and later I need to send the photos to Miss Ye."

Yan Tingfeng reined in his thoughts and replied with slight helplessness, "Bring it over then."

"Alright!" Bing He went to fetch the medicine with great joy.

After watching Yan Tingfeng down the medicine, he poured a piece of candy from the jar into his mouth.

Bing He "click, click" took two photos of the empty medicine bowl and candy wrapper and sent them to Ye Wanlan.

[Bing He]: Miss Ye, the gentleman took his medicine on time again today, very obediently, take a look!

[Ye Wanlan]: Received.

Having just responded, Ye Wanlan then received a call from Professor Xue.

"Wanlan, the recommendation list will be reviewed by this week, rest assured, you’re definitely going to be selected," Professor Xue assured, "I haven’t revealed it was you who found the Concentricity Pendant, rest assured."

"Thank you very much, Professor Xue," said Ye Wanlan, "When we meet in Fengyuan City, I’ll definitely treat you to a meal."

"Hey, what are you talking about? If it weren’t for you, this old bones would have been long gone," Professor Xue expressed discontent, "Don’t be so formal with me in the future, I regard you as my own granddaughter."

Qingyun Pendant muttered softly, "Her Royal Highness the Princess is old enough to be your great-great-grandmother."

"Then it’s settled, we’ll meet in Fengyuan," Professor Xue said cheerfully, "I will be going alone this time, Old Foo is not coming with me, so we can have a good talk."

Ye Wanlan agreed, "Okay, see you in Fengyuan."

"Sister Lan, I want to go to Fengyuan too!" Fang Qingli said excitedly from the side, "I want to visit Yongning Palace, I’ve never been there."

Yongning Palace was the residence of Princess Yongning; it was given to her along with her title when she was brought back to the Imperial Palace by Ning Zhaozong.

Many of Fengyuan’s cultural relics were destroyed in that past war, with only Yongning Palace being relatively well-preserved.

It has now been classified as an AAAAA-rated tourist attraction, with an admission fee of only 17 yuan.

Upon hearing this, Ye Wanlan’s expression paused momentarily, then she smiled, "It’s just an ordinary palace, what’s so exciting about visiting it?"

It was true that Yongning Palace was her residence, but the days she spent there were few and far between.

Most of the time, she was either studying in the East Palace or traveling among the people, resting only during brief interludes.

"Sister Lan, it’s different, it’s where Princess Yongning once lived," Fang Qingli was eager, "Besides, everyone says that Yongning Palace is particularly magical, all tourists who have worshipped there and made a wish have had their wishes come true, I want to try it too."

"Make a wish?" Ye Wanlan pondered, "That sounds good, we’ll visit together then."

She wondered what Yongning Palace looked like now.

**

A few days later, at the headquarters of Sheng Corporation.

After Sheng Ronghua smashed another vase, the assistant quickly retreated, not daring to provoke his bad mood.

"What’s wrong, Ronghua?" President Qi walked in, "You’ve been in a bad mood ever since you went out that day, what happened that you can share with me?"

Sheng Ronghua took a deep breath, containing his anger, "Pulling the Sky Company went back on their word; they broke the contract at the last minute."

"Such behavior, do they have no sense of business ethos?" President Qi’s face darkened, "It’s truly outrageous."

"It’s not their company’s issue, it’s Fang Qingli!" Sheng Ronghua clenched his fists, "Before she returned to the Fang Family, I don’t know what good fortune she stumbled on, but she actually became the general manager and keeps undermining me to the chairman."

"The Fang Family really lacks tact," President Qi frowned, his voice turning cold, "Regarding this matter, both your father and I will pay a visit to the Fang Family to see how they educate their daughter."

Sheng Ronghua was ecstatic, "Thank you, Grandpa Qi, you’ve also helped the Fang Family a lot in the past, they will surely show you this respect."

"Ronghua, you’re someone I’ve watched grow up. To be honest, Grandpa Qi believes that you are stronger than Huaiqian in ability, cunning, and skills," President Qi took a puff of his cigarette, speaking earnestly, "I am very reassured with Sheng Corporation under your leadership, but to ’secure the home before expelling foes’ is something you should also be aware of, right?"

Sheng Ronghua nodded, "I understand, Grandpa Qi, I will certainly take care of Sheng Huaiqian first."

President Qi patted him on the shoulder, smiling meaningfully.

"President Sheng!" The secretary carefully knocked on the door, "President Sheng, your elder brother is here, he wants to propose a wager agreement to you."

Hearing this, Sheng Ronghua frowned and asked, "What kind of wager agreement?"

Why would Sheng Huaiqian propose such a thing at this critical moment?

"He didn’t say," the secretary replied, "Only that whoever loses must leave Sheng Corporation and cannot return."

Sheng Ronghua was overjoyed.

He had been worried about how to completely remove Sheng Huaiqian from Sheng Corporation, but he had not expected his adversary to offer him a pillow as he was about to fall asleep.

Then he would not be gracious in return!