Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 296 Regretting past decisions, the sense of oppression Sister Lan brought【2 more updates】

Chapter 296: 296 Regretting past decisions, the sense of oppression Sister Lan brought【2 more updates】

This time, neither Yunjing No.1 Middle School nor Yunjing University Affiliated Middle School managed to win first place in the physics competition, and the teaching staff of both schools were surprised.

After all, with the two young geniuses Lu Shuyun and Zheng Yuyuan, who within the range of high school students could surpass these two?

Both schools decided to review the entire competition and eventually confirmed that it was Ye Wanlan, an unexpected dark horse, who led Jiangcheng No.7 Middle School to victory in their first final of the physics competition with her sole effort.

After Lu Shuyun returned to school, he recounted the details of the final round from start to finish to the school authorities.

He admitted he had seriously recognized his mistake and hoped Yunjing No.1 Middle School would punish him severely according to the school rules.

Xue Yiwei’s name also spread throughout both schools, and the principals were shocked that someone would do such a thing in a public competition.

In ancient times, this would have been a crime equivalent to colluding with the enemy and betraying one’s country.

Even if Xue Yiwei’s academics were good, Yunjing No.1 Middle School would never dare to accept her.

Mother Xue’s expression stiffened, clearly not expecting the principal of Yunjing No.1 Middle School to know about this.

As if she had been slapped hard across the face through the air, Mother Xue’s cheeks burned with pain, "Principal, our Yiwei—"

"I’m truly sorry, Madam Xue," the principal of Yunjing No.1 Middle School still spoke politely, "Our school has many good students, and many big families send their children here. Tell me, what happens if someone scores higher than your daughter and your daughter’s jealousy arises, what might she do then?"

Mother Xue was at a loss for words.

The phone call ended, and only silence remained in the living room.

Xue Yiwei didn’t hear the content of the call, but she could tell from Mother Xue’s demeanor that she had been rejected by Yunjing No.1 Middle School.

"Xue Yiwei, are you satisfied now!" Mother Xue slammed down the phone, "Now there’s not a single key high school in Yunjing that will take you."

Xue Yiwei’s complexion was ashen.

She hadn’t expected such a small incident to blow up this big.

"You stay at home for a few days," Mother Xue said, her chest heaving with anger, "If it really comes to it, you can just get out of the country."

Xue Yiwei meekly agreed, not daring to say another word.

**

At two in the afternoon, Ye Wanlan saw off Lin Qin and Lin Wenli onto the private plane sent by Yan Tingfeng.

"Miss Ye, rest assured, we will certainly protect Miss Lin Qin’s safety," Bing He said seriously, "Jiangcheng has also been contacted in advance, and people will smoothly escort Miss Lin Qin back to the Lin Family."

"Good, thank you for your effort," Ye Wanlan nodded slightly, "I’ll have Qingli award you both a bonus later."

Bing He’s eyes lit up, "Thank you, Miss Ye!"

Although Tie Ma didn’t speak, his facial expression also became lively.

"It’s time to go," Yan Tingfeng lifted his eyes, "Be sure to complete the mission."

Bing He and Tie Ma said in unison, "Yes, sir!"

As the plane’s wings lifted, Ye Wanlan stood on the tarmac, watching the plane take off.

Strange.

Yan Tingfeng’s eyelashes drooped.

In the past few days, he had always felt someone was following Ye Wanlan, but he couldn’t see them, and neither could Rong Qi.

Neither the Beiming Arts nor the Great Purity Pulse Technique could see them, so it couldn’t be a Spirit Communicator or a soul.

Yet he could still feel their presence.

But these last few days, this "person" seemed to have vanished.

Ye Wanlan noticed Yan Tingfeng’s mood, turned her head, "What is it?"

"It’s nothing," Yan Tingfeng pulled back his thoughts, lightly smiling, "It’s just that recently Shenzhou has become increasingly unsettled, and it’s left me somewhat uneasy."

It seems that the Supreme Elder of the Rong family’s observation of the rise of the Life Star causing disasters and calamities was indeed true.

Could this mean that his former friends and comrades might actually reappear before him one day?

At this thought, Yan Tingfeng’s heart couldn’t help but flutter.

Just then, the back of his hand felt warm.

A hand was placed over his, bringing warmth.

Yan Tingfeng’s expression was startled.

"Don’t worry, everything will be fine," Ye Wanlan patted his hand soothingly, "Your hand is very cold, let’s go back and take your medicine."

Yan Tingfeng’s eyes slightly shifted, giving a faint smile, "Okay."

"You guys—" Xiang Shaoyu watched as Yan Tingfeng obediently followed Ye Wanlan and left.

Standing silently in place, he felt as though the Yan Tingfeng he knew had been usurped by someone else.

When had the ruthless and fierce man turned into an innocent and soft white rabbit?

Xiang Shaoyu pressed his fingers to his brow, feeling the need to calm down.

**

Elsewhere, at the Yunjing Lin Family.

Like always, Lin Shiyuan was sitting in the pavilion playing the zither.

A guard came rushing in, knelt on one knee, and reported with respect, "Miss, Lin Qin is no longer in Yunjing, she has departed for Jiangcheng. However, we have not found the flight she took."

"She has someone protecting her, and after experiencing a kidnapping, she naturally wouldn’t dare to take a public flight again," Lin Shiyuan said indifferently, "She has already left on a private plane."

The guard hesitated, "Then Miss, should we chase after her to Jiangcheng?"

"No need," Lin Shiyuan shook her head, "After all, Jiangcheng isn’t our turf, and with Lin Weilan there, it’s not worth the risk for just one Secluded Zither."

"Sigh, it seems that the Secluded Zither will not be returning with us this time." Beside her, Steward Lin let out a sigh, "What use can the separated family members make of this zither?"

"We must not underestimate Lin Weilan." Lin Shiyuan spoke, "Mother has said that when she left the Lin Family, she had already cultivated the Heavenly Music Method to the Sixth Layer. Now, more than forty years have passed, who knows if she has made further progress?"

"Miss is right," after a brief pause for thought, Steward Lin said, "However, Lin Weilan was seriously injured at that time, her body’s foundation damaged. Unless she had sufficient medicinal materials, it’s very likely that she regressed rather than progressed."

After a pause, he smiled, "Once Lin Weilan dies, it’ll be much easier for us to retrieve the Secluded Zither."

With Lin Weilan dead, who would be able to protect Lin Qin and Ye Wanlan?

"Mhm," Lin Shiyuan nodded slightly, "However, we should always place our opponents in the highest regard. Even when a lion hunts a rabbit, it uses all its strength. We mustn’t underestimate them under any circumstances."

Steward Lin expressed his admiration, "Miss is truly thoughtful. The Great Elder asked me to inquire about your progress with the new Heavenly Sound Finger Technique?"

Lin Shiyuan slowly shook her head, "It’s strange, although I have theoretically worked out each note, when these notes are put together, they can’t form a melody."

Whether played forwards or backwards, it doesn’t sound right.

Strange.

"Miss need not worry, the Great Elder has already delegated all other affairs to let you focus on this," Steward Lin said, "With your ability, you’ll definitely succeed eventually."

"No..." Lin Shiyuan suddenly snapped to awareness, "We’ve been tricked!"

Steward Lin was still somewhat confused, "What?"

"They knew I would deduce the Heavenly Sound Finger Technique from the wounds on the corpse and set a trap!" For the first time, Lin Shiyuan’s face looked very unpleasant.

She had been hailed as the Female Zhuge of Yunjing, always the one laying traps for others, when had she ever fallen into another’s plot?

"This..." Steward Lin still didn’t understand, "But what’s the use of that?"

"Of course, it’s useful," Lin Shiyuan said coldly, "They’ve wasted more than a week of my time. Do you know how much I could have accomplished during such a long time?"

Not only did the adversary kill her trusted confidant to show their power, but they also designed to waste her time.

To her, this was an unprecedented failure.

Steward Lin opened his mouth.

He wanted to say perhaps the adversary had not thought it through so much, but when he met Lin Shiyuan’s indifferent gaze, he swallowed his words back down.

"This person is extremely fearsome," Lin Shiyuan breathed out slowly, muttering, "If this person is an enemy of the Lin Family, then even I might not be able to cope."

Hearing this statement, Steward Lin turned pale with shock.

Lin Shiyuan was a rare genius in the Lin Family for a century, and even she spoke so, just how powerful must the opponent be?

"Convey my thoughts to the Elders Council," Lin Shiyuan got up, "Having wasted a week’s time, I have other tasks to attend to."

Steward Lin replied respectfully, "Yes, Miss."

**

Elsewhere, in the hotel.

"Wanlan, we’ve arranged with the principal that after you finish recording the program, we’ll host a celebration back at the school," He Jiaojiao said, "Xue Yiwei has been expelled by the principal and won’t cause you any more trouble."

"Okay," Ye Wanlan smiled faintly, "I’ve given you the new notes, if there’s anything you don’t understand, feel free to ask me."

"Great!" He Jiaojiao was delighted, "I really can’t thank you enough, Wanlan."

Su Xubai opened his mouth to speak, "Ye—"

"Teacher Ren, I have to go now, the production crew is waiting for me," Ye Wanlan gave a slight nod to the Physics Group Leader.

"Ah, right," the Physics Group Leader hastily replied, "Make sure to rest during the program too, don’t wear yourself out."

Until Ye Wanlan left the hotel carrying her luggage, Su Xubai hadn’t been able to speak a word to her.

He Jiaojiao shook her head.

Previously, Su Xubai and Xue Yiwei were no different, both looking down on Ye Wanlan.

Now, seeing Ye Wanlan’s true talent, he wanted to befriend her again. Is it that easy to have such good things?

"It’s getting late, we should go too," the Physics Group Leader checked the time, "We have classes tomorrow after we return, we should get a good night’s sleep tonight."

**

Since Ye Wanlan left the hotel, Chris had been keeping an eye on her.

To Chris’s surprise, Ye Wanlan didn’t take a taxi to the airport; instead, she took her luggage to ride the subway.

It was rush hour now, with busy traffic and many people jammed at the intersections.

This afforded her a good opportunity.

Chris had never understood why Ye Wanlan would refuse to go to Shenzhou University.

All the terms she offered were what others could only dream of and yet couldn’t attain.

But Ye Wanlan didn’t even waver slightly, no desire visible in her eyes.

Chris couldn’t understand, could there really be someone who was so indifferent to fame and fortune that they’d even ignore their own development?

Unfortunately, Ye Wanlan didn’t realize that it wasn’t just her development that was slipping away — but her life itself was about to be lost right there.

My apologies.

Chris mentally murmured an apology and then quietly extended her hand, pushing Ye Wanlan towards the oncoming traffic.