Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 222 slapped in the face, apology! City-wide exam results [2 updates]

Chapter 222: 222 slapped in the face, apology! City-wide exam results [2 updates]

Yu Li spent a whole day at the Yunjing TV Tower but couldn’t secure a position in any other project team.

She had lost her job just like that.

All because she trusted Mother Xue and Xue Yiwei too much and removed Ye Wanlan’s recommendation form without double-checking.

Working at the Yunjing TV Tower was a dream many could not attain; she could have worked there until retirement, free from worries about food and clothing, but now it was all gone.

Her fundamental interests had been compromised, so naturally, Yu Li would not let the matter rest.

This grudge, she placed upon Mother Xue and Xue Yiwei’s heads—how could she not hold them accountable?

Xue Yiwei’s hand trembled, nearly losing her grip on her phone.

Wha-What? What did she say?

Cul-Cul-Tural... Bureau?

Since when did Ye Wanlan get involved with the Cultural Relics Bureau?!

Xue Yiwei’s ears buzzed, and she couldn’t grasp the meaning of Yu Li’s words immediately.

"Sister, I would suggest you ask your daughter what exactly is going on," Yu Li sneered, "Is it because your daughter is jealous of this girl at school, talking behind her back, thinking she’s clever? Is it useful? I helped you out, and now the leader has apologized to make up for the losses and made her a regular guest!"

With a "snap," the last thread in Xue Yiwei’s mind broke.

Her body swayed, her face turning deathly pale.

Ye Wanlan had suddenly become a regular guest on "Treasures of The Divine Land"?

After listening to everything calmly, Mother Xue also understood the situation and finally spoke, "Lili, there’s been a misunderstanding with this matter. Rest assured, I’ll see what I can do about your job."

"Sister, sometimes you shouldn’t be too lenient with your child. Otherwise, you won’t know when they’ve gone astray," Yu Li huffed coldly and hung up the phone.

Mother Xue looked up at Xue Yiwei but didn’t speak.

However, Xue Yiwei only felt an immense pressure around her, her lips trembling, "Mom, I..."

"Speak," Mother Xue said indifferently, "You have thirty seconds to explain this matter in three sentences. Cut the lies."

Feeling extremely wronged, Xue Yiwei choked back tears, "Mom, I really didn’t know she was recommended by the Cultural Relics Bureau, if..."

"If you had known earlier, you wouldn’t have let your aunt remove her recommendation form, right?" Mother Xue said sternly, "You still don’t understand the essence of your mistake!"

"I didn’t lie!" Xue Yiwei insisted stubbornly, "Mom, ask any household in Jiangcheng, and you’ll get the same answer. She dropped out, she became a body double, didn’t she? Did I say anything wrong?!"

Mother Xue took a deep breath, feeling a headache, "What’s the point in competing with Jiangcheng locals? You’re going to Yunjing after graduating high school; can they really affect you?"

"I just can’t stand her!" Xue Yiwei sobbed, wiping her tears, "Her background isn’t as good as mine; she just likes to sleep her way to the top. Why can she stand on the same stage as me?"

"Now your aunt has lost her job and also blames you. What have you gained?" Mother Xue shook her head, "Think it over. I’m going to change our flight tickets and accompany you to school tomorrow to properly apologize to her."

Xue Yiwei didn’t dare contradict Mother Xue, and cried with her head on the desk.

In her heart, she still didn’t think she was wrong, but her resentment towards Ye Wanlan intensified even more.

**

The next day, at Jiangcheng No.7 Middle School.

"Wanlan, the principal would like to see you," the homeroom teacher of Senior Year Class 1 knocked on the door.

Ye Wanlan stood up and followed the principal’s assistant to the principal’s office.

Mother Xue was waiting there with Xue Yiwei.

"Madam Xue, this is student Ye Wanlan," the No.7 Middle School Principal adjusted his glasses, "You may speak."

When Mother Xue had arrived, he too was puzzled.

Could it be that the Xue Family was here to seek justice because Xue Yiwei kept losing to Ye Wanlan?

However, what followed surprised the No.7 Middle School Principal.

Mother Xue began coldly, "Yiwei, apologize to Miss Ye."

"Ye Wanlan, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have made up rumors about you, and I shouldn’t have let my aunt remove your recommendation form," tears swirled in Xue Yiwei’s eyes, her face flushed with humiliation.

"Miss Ye, her father and I have been too busy these years and haven’t taken good care of her," Mother Xue added, "I’m very sorry for the trouble we’ve caused you."

Ye Wanlan nodded slightly, "As parents, one must always be aware of their child’s psychological state."

Mother Xue kept her face unaffected, but her eyes grew cold.

Was this an insinuation that her daughter had a psychological problem?

"Miss Ye, I’ve already disciplined her," continued Mother Xue, "I hope you will not take it to heart. My sister also lost her job because of it, and they’re both being punished for their mistake. They’re your peers, let’s not hold grudges."

"Madam Xue," Ye Wanlan suddenly smiled, but her tone remained exceedingly calm, "Are you threatening me?"

Xue Yiwei retorted angrily, "Ye Wanlan, how can you speak to an elder like that?"

"Yiwei, be quiet!" Mother Xue scolded, "Apologize."

"Mom!"

"Apologize!"

Xue Yiwei humiliatedly apologized again, "I’m sorry."

"Here is a token of apology. I will discipline Yiwei properly," after speaking, Mother Xue led Xue Yiwei away.

The No.7 Middle School Principal was still confused, "Student Ye, this..."

"It’s nothing," Ye Wanlan shook her head lightly, "I’ve always regarded such people as non-existent."

She had too many things to do; her eyes left no space for irrelevant people.

Outside, Xue Yiwei finally couldn’t hold back her tears anymore.

"Only those who can bend and stretch can achieve great things," Mother Xue said indifferently. "If you can’t even bear this slight grievance, how will you manage at Global Center?"

Mother Xue didn’t take Ye Wanlan to heart.

In her view, Xue Yiwei’s trip to Jiangcheng was just for experience, and to casually look for the person mentioned in the Rong Family’s prophecy.

But Ye Wanlan’s life was limited to Jiangcheng anyway.

Even if she went to Yunjing, she was destined to work for companies under these large families; why bother clashing with her?

Unfortunately, Xue Yiwei didn’t understand this reasoning.

But it was a good thing to let her face some setbacks now so she would have smoother development when she went to Global Center in the future.

**

At noon, Ye Wanlan and Fang Qingli met outside the gates of No.7 Middle School at a restaurant.

In the private room.

"Sister Lan, I got it." Fang Qingli waved the document in her hand. "Just as you predicted, I only asked about Zhou Heyuan’s condition out of concern and casually mentioned whether I could see the medical record to help find a doctor; Madam Zhou then gave me a copy."

"Good," Ye Wanlan took it and quickly flipped through. "Hmm, it’s not too serious; he can be saved."

The Taiyi Divine Needle, which brings back life and mends bones, was never a joke.

Fang Qingli: "So we’re waking Zhou Heyuan up now?"

"The time isn’t right; I’m waiting for an opportunity," Ye Wanlan said with a faint smile.

"What kind of opportunity?"

"An opportunity where the Zhou Family has no choice but to ask for my help."

Fang Qingli nodded in confusion: "Is it to gain the greatest benefit?"

"Hmm." Ye Wanlan raised her eyebrows. "You’re getting smarter, Qingli. In the future, you’ll be able to handle more affairs."

"It’s all thanks to your teaching, Sister Lan." Fang Qingli was proud. "I’ve specifically bought some books on psychology and am studying them. When I come across something I don’t understand, I’ll ask you for advice."

Ye Wanlan smiled: "No problem, I’m always here for you."

She put away the medical record and left the restaurant side by side with Fang Qingli.

By coincidence, they ran into Zhou Hechen, who was accompanied by Sheng Yunyi.

Ye Wanlan didn’t glance to the side and quickly left.

Zhou Hechen’s eyes turned a few degrees colder.

"Miss Ye is indeed very lucky to have met Miss Fang before she returned to the Fang Family," Sheng Yunyi whispered softly. "Miss Fang treats her as a close friend; I’m really envious."

But Zhou Hechen was sarcastic, "Lucky? She just used all her means to climb up the ladder."

He noticed Ye Wanlan at the model contest only because she tried every means to get in front of him, didn’t she?

After hearing this, Sheng Yunyi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter what, her place in Zhou Hechen’s heart was far greater than Ye Wanlan’s, and the Zhou Family was the leading wealthy family in Jiangcheng.

All she needed to do was safely marry into the Zhou Family, then her status in the Jiang Circle would be unshakeable by anyone.

**

In the afternoon during the long break, in the office of the Physics Group Leader.

"I called you all here today because the preliminary round of the physics competition is imminent," the Physics Group Leader said solemnly. "I hope you all can successfully pass the preliminary and semifinal rounds and meet with Wanlan in the finals."

All the students nodded.

"Especially Xubai and Yiwei, if you two make it to the finals, you will be in the same group as Wanlan," the Physics Group Leader continued. "Whatever personal grudges or biases you have against her, she is your group leader. Do you understand?"

Su Xubai remained cool and didn’t speak.

"Teacher Ren," Xue Yiwei raised her head. "The results of the citywide joint exam are coming out soon. If I get a perfect score in physics this time, I must be the group leader in the finals of the physics competition."

The Physics Group Leader frowned: "Xue Yiwei, as I said, don’t be prejudiced. The group leader has to handle a lot of responsibilities and balance the relationships between team members. You’re not suitable for this position."

"Teacher Ren, you say I’m prejudiced, but aren’t you biased?" Xue Yiwei was very stubborn.

She turned and ran off.

The Physics Group Leader was also disappointed: "Never mind her, He Jiaojiao, you’ve made great progress in optics recently, and you have a good chance of getting into the final. Keep learning from Wanlan."

He Jiaojiao happily said, "Okay!"

Meanwhile, Xue Yiwei ran back to Class 1-2, where many students were gathered around the podium.

Suddenly someone shouted, "The chemistry results are out too! Oh my God, God Su and Yiwei both scored perfect marks. Isn’t that amazing?"

Xue Yiwei paused, then mounted the podium: "Are the overall results not out yet?"

"Chinese is being graded slowly; we’ll have to wait a while longer for the total scores, don’t be impatient."

Xue Yiwei bit her lip.

Of course, she was anxious; she had made a bet with Ye Wanlan.

She wagered her dignity and pride, and she absolutely couldn’t afford to lose.

"They’re out, the overall results are out!"