Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 299 Sister Lan: Let the entire Kang Family take my surname [1 update]

Chapter 299: 299 Sister Lan: Let the entire Kang Family take my surname [1 update]

Before approaching Ye Wanlan, the Kang Family had already thoroughly investigated her.

Her father, Lin Jiayan, went missing around the time of her birth, leaving behind not a single message.

No one saw him alive, nor found his body after death.

But after all these years without a trace, and modern technology still unable to find any information on him, he most likely met his end in a foreign land.

The Jiangcheng Lin Family is merely a branch of the Yunjing Lin Family and ranks quite low among the families of Jiangcheng, far inferior to the Kang Family.

They also found that Old Madam Lin, Lin Weilan, had been ill for decades, barely kept alive by medication, with no signs of recovery. Death seemed inevitable, probably within a few years.

Ye Wanlan remained silent, holding the apple. She raised her crescent-shaped eyes slowly and looked at the young man.

It was a very gentle and serene gaze, as soft as a babbling brook.

Yet the young man inexplicably felt an immense pressure descend on him like Mount Tai, forcing him to involuntarily take a step back.

He was shocked that a girl not yet twenty years old possessed such an imposing aura, one that he didn’t even feel when facing Old Master Kang.

But when he looked again, the girl was still playing with the apple, as if nothing had happened.

Illusion?

The young man slightly furrowed his brow.

After all, how could Ye Wanlan, being so young, exude such a powerful presence that came with years of accumulation?

"Miss Ye, the old master and the old madam also said that if you are still interested in the younger son of the Zhou Family, once you return and take the Kang family name, they will resolve this matter for you," the young man added with a smile, though it carried a hint of condescending scorn. "Just so you know, a few days ago, the Zhou Family came to Harbor City, wishing to cooperate with the Kang Family."

They, of course, also dug up the fact that Ye Wanlan dropped out of school to enter the modeling industry, then went on to become Sheng Yunyi’s body double, willingly following Zhou Hechen.

Old Master Kang and Old Madam Kang actually loathed such immodest and undignified behavior, but considering that Ye Wanlan indeed possessed real talent and learning, they kept their patience.

Of course, the young man wasn’t going to say that.

Ye Wanlan still didn’t speak, her demeanor calm and seemingly unmoved.

"Although the younger son of the Zhou Family has already been betrothed to the young lady from the Sheng Family, none of these are insurmountable issues," the young man went on. "The Sheng Family is now controlled by the eldest son, and that young lady has been expelled from the Sheng Family. Her maternal family can no longer offer her any support, but it’s different for you, Miss Ye."

Finally, Ye Wanlan spoke up, "How am I different?"

"You have the support of the Kang Family. The Zhou Family will certainly prioritize you," the young man said eagerly, thinking she was wavering. "In this way, your relationship with the Zhou Family’s younger son will be honorable and legitimate. Even if he still likes that young lady from the Sheng Family, could he resist his parents?"

"You seem to know a lot about the affairs of Jiangcheng," Ye Wanlan said calmly. "Do you know why the Sheng Family underwent a change of power then?"

The young man was slightly taken aback.

It was nothing but Madam Sheng hiring an assassin that got exposed; the second son of the Sheng Family committing patricide, leaving only the eldest son capable of taking over as chairman.

What else could there be?

"Of course, these are merely gifts prepared by the old master and the old madam for you," the young man continued his persuasion. "If you have any other requests, as long as it’s within the capabilities of the Kang Family, feel free to mention them."

"I quite like my name, and I have no intention of changing it," Ye Wanlan stood up, "but I do have a suggestion."

The young man suppressed his displeasure and kept smiling: "Please tell me."

"The people of your Kang Family can take my surname," Ye Wanlan said with a smile and an arched brow, "I don’t lack a Kang Family, but instead I need a Ye Family."

"How dare you!" The remark utterly infuriated the young man; he could no longer maintain his facade and shouted angrily, "The old master and the old madam kindly invite you back to the Kang Family, and yet you’re so ungrateful and stubborn!"

Even ten Jiangcheng Lin Families couldn’t compare to the Kang Family of Harbor City.

Did she really think she was a member of the main Lin Family from Yunjing, endowed with Inner Strength and the Heavenly Music Method?

Ye Wanlan didn’t get angry; she simply said three words: "Then leave."

"Fine, fine, fine!" The young man spat out three affirmations, his cold laugh ringing out, "Miss Ye, you better not regret this. This time the Kang Family is asking you to come back, but when you beg to return one day, the Kang Family won’t accept you!"

He grabbed his briefcase and stormed out angrily.

Producer Liu was waiting outside and was startled to see the young man slamming the door as he left.

Did the negotiations fail?

Footsteps were heard, and when Ye Wanlan came out, Producer Liu hurried forward and asked in a low voice, "Miss Ye, are you alright?"

"It’s nothing," Ye Wanlan replied nonchalantly, "Just a fly that was swatted away and buzzed off."

Producer Liu: "???"

The person from the Kang Family of Harbor City, described as a fly?

That’s Miss Ye for you!

"Miss Ye, rest well today; we’ll start recording tomorrow," Producer Liu said. "Don’t worry, we only recorded the performance group’s content while you were away, and didn’t delay any significant progress. Please don’t feel any burden over this."

Ye Wanlan nodded slightly: "Okay, thank you for your hard work."

"I have some things to take care of, so I won’t keep you company," Producer Liu nodded and quickly left.

Ye Wanlan took a bite of the apple; it was crisp and sweet, a variety only found in Fengyuan, and also a fruit she often ate three hundred years ago.

That golden era of the Ning Dynasty left far too many traces behind.

She could not forget, nor dared to forget.

For her, it was not hatred that kept her alive, but the constant reminder of the nation’s and family’s enmity.

After finishing the apple, Ye Wanlan returned to her room to start dealing with work.

An hour later, a breeze poured in from the window.

Ye Wanlan did not turn back, still writing: "You’re back, Elder Martial Brother."

"Mm," Xie Linyuan jumped into the room, nodding his head, "I went to the Taiyi Palace headquarters, unfortunately, I didn’t discover any information."

Taiyi Palace was located in Qing City, not far from Yunjing.

Three hundred years ago, Qing City wasn’t a city at all, only known as Medicine King Valley.

Medicine King Valley was incredibly hard to find, further complicated by the various plants outside, some of which were extremely poisonous.

In the battle three hundred years ago, the invading enemies burned down the entire Medicine King Valley, along with those rare plants, incinerating them completely.

Three hundred years later, some medicinal herbs began to sprout from the ground again, but some were completely extinct.

"I read in the history books that Yun Qing rushed thousands of miles from Medicine King Valley to save General Huo, heading far to the battlefield," Ye Wanlan fell silent for a moment, slowly adding, "It’s normal for Medicine King Valley to have nothing left of her, she would have certainly, like Fanyin, instructed the core disciples to relocate the rare resources."

The current Su Family is also established by the descendants of these people.

"Mm," Xie Linyuan sighed softly, "If we could find Palace Master Yun Qing, the current situation would be much better."

Shui Yunqing was both a Taiyi Divine Doctor and a Taoist physician, and calling her the number one healer in Shenzhou was no exaggeration.

Xie Linyuan also had a faint premonition—

That was the failure of the enemies who invaded Shenzhou back then; they might return someday in the future.

But if the Six Great Sects and Xiang Imperial Family at their pinnacle couldn’t beat them back then, what about now?

"Elder Martial Brother has been running around for days, you must be tired, you should rest first," Ye Wanlan pressed her brow, "I’m also looking for a way for you to continue your cultivation."

"I’m not tired, Little Junior Sister doesn’t need to worry," Xie Linyuan shook his head, "I’m just worried you might get hurt while I’m away."

Ye Wanlan raised an eyebrow: "Can’t I run if I can’t beat them? The thing I was best at before was using my qinggong to flee."

"Yes, yes, yes," Xie Linyuan couldn’t help showing a slight smile, speaking unhurriedly, "The Jianghu says that Princess Yongning’s qinggong is unrivaled, stepping on snow without a trace; even I must admit defeat."

"Knock, knock, knock."

The door was knocked at this time.

Xie Linyuan paused, frowning: "Who would come looking for you so late?"

"A patient." Ye Wanlan got up to open the door.

Outside the door was indeed Yan Tingfeng, holding a box of pastries: "Xiao Wan."

"Come in," Ye Wanlan nodded, "You’re just in time, stretch out your hand."

Yan Tingfeng set down the pastries and stretched out his hand, submissively allowing Ye Wanlan to take his pulse.

Xie Linyuan gazed coldly at Yan Tingfeng, his frown growing deeper.

Why did he feel an unprecedented sense of familiarity when he looked at Yan Tingfeng?

And, whenever Yan Tingfeng appeared, his fighting spirit was ignited, burning fiercely, eager to pick a fight.

Strange.

He never bullied the weak; he always challenged whoever was strong, such as the King of Yan, and also the Master of Highest Heaven Tower.

Xie Linyuan crossed his arms, continuing to stare at Yan Tingfeng.

It happened again...

A flicker of coldness passed through Yan Tingfeng’s eyes.

Right in this room!

Yet apart from the two of them, there was indeed no third person in the room.

"You’re recovering well," Ye Wanlan finished taking the pulse, "Try to sleep earlier these next few days, take care of your health."

"Okay, I’ll listen to Xiao Wan," Yan Tingfeng blinked gently, "Whatever Xiao Wan says, I will do."

Xie Linyuan snorted coldly.

Putting on a weak front is one thing, but sweet-talking is another.

He must not let his Little Junior Sister be deceived!

He followed Yan Tingfeng out, observing him climb the terrace and pull out a long saber to begin cleaning.

This saber...

Something clicked in Xie Linyuan’s head, and his expression suddenly changed!

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