Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 338: Sister Lan decides everything! [2 updates]

Chapter 338: Sister Lan decides everything! [2 updates]

Mr. Qi sighed with frustration.

After all, the 723 Bureau’s headquarters was not in Jiangcheng, and Jiangcheng was not a city of major concern to the 723 Bureau.

The incident with Qin Yu was neither too big nor too small.

But, unfortunately, once the 723 Bureau set its sights on the matter, no one could do anything about it.

This statement left Patriarch Qin and Madam Qin stunned in place, feeling bouts of dizziness in their heads.

7...723 Bureau?

The matters managed by the 723 Bureau were always significant issues that posed a threat to the whole of Shenzhou; how could they suddenly turn their attention to Qin Yu’s criminal case?

"Patriarch Qin, Madam Qin, you should consider whether your son has done something evil that caught the attention of someone at the 723 Bureau," Mr. Qi sighed. "But even if you think about it, it’s useless; the outcome is already sealed."

Patriarch Qin was still somewhat perplexed.

He had indeed covered up many things for Qin Yu and cleaned up quite a few messes, but the people involved in these events were powerless civilians; how could they be connected to someone from the 723 Bureau?

Madam Qin’s body shook; her face turned pale, and her lips trembled violently.

Patriarch Qin had never directly confronted Ye Wanlan, naturally unaware of how unfathomable she was beneath her serene exterior.

She could even vaguely sense that the side Ye Wanlan showed her was still just the tip of the iceberg.

Below the ocean was a much more colossal iceberg that made one lose any desire to resist.

She almost forgot that Ye Wanlan had confessed to her that she had connections with the 723 Bureau.

Out of concern comes chaos, and precisely at such a crucial moment, she had forgotten about the chip in Ye Wanlan’s hand.

Thinking of this, Madam Qin’s legs went soft, and she collapsed to the ground.

Seeing her like this, Mr. Qi understood everything and shook his head lightly, "Please go back; even the Xiang Family, even the Capital Circle’s Crown Prince won’t be able to help you with this."

Patriarch Qin helped Madam Qin up and walked out in a daze.

After a long while, Patriarch Qin finally spoke, "Do... do you know something?"

"What do I know? How many times have I told you, did you listen?" Madam Qin’s voice came out through clenched teeth, "I told you to be cautious of Ye Wanlan, to avoid her, to not confront her, but you wouldn’t listen!"

Qin Yu was even so bold as to want Ye Wanlan to become his woman?

She truly didn’t know whether he was overly conceited or just brainless!

Patriarch Qin looked somewhat embarrassed.

He had, indeed, heard Madam Qin say this many times, but he had never taken these words to heart.

That’s because he and Qin Yu were fundamentally the same kind of person, holding contempt for women.

On the business battlefield, it was always them slaughtering their way through, and power was in their hands. To them, women were nothing but appendages.

"What’s the use of saying this now?" Madam Qin seemed to have lost all her strength. "We should think about what to do with Qin Corporation in the future."

The last time Qin Xian was imprisoned, Qin Corporation’s stocks had taken a hit.

This time, with Qin Yu, the general manager, being arrested, even if the Qin Family intended to suppress it, the Zhou Family would still publicize the event.

In just half a day, Qin Corporation’s stock kept falling, nearly hitting the limit down.

Patriarch Qin finally mustered some spirit, "Let’s return to the company first."

**

"Young Master, the matter of the Qin Family has been completely resolved," Bing He reported in a dry tone. "However, we only acted after the Zhou Family went on a vengeful spree, so they have also suffered a significant loss."

Yan Tingfeng acknowledged lightly, "Well done."

Receiving praise, Bing He beamed with joy, "Young Master, the year is coming to an end. Could I apply for a few days of paid leave?"

Hearing this, Tie Ma, who had been silent, also perked up his ears.

He often couldn’t fathom the Young Master’s thoughts, so he dared not speak too much.

But Bing He was different, always speaking frankly.

Let Bing He alone suffer the hardships, but he would enjoy the benefits with Bing He.

"That’s possible," Yan Tingfeng nodded slightly. "After the filming of ’Treasures of The Divine Land’ at sea is finished, you can rest for a month."

"Young Master, you are really great!" Bing He jumped three feet high in excitement. "I’ve been wanting to take my parents around the Northern Lands for a long time, and they’ve always been longing to travel."

Yan Tingfeng raised an eyebrow, "Go ahead, I’ll cover the expenses."

Bing He, on the other hand, couldn’t quite believe it, "Young Master, you haven’t been possessed, have you?"

Tie Ma: "..."

He knew it, Bing He couldn’t keep that mouth shut.

But Yan Tingfeng was indeed in a good mood today and didn’t take it to heart: "If there’s nothing else, you may leave."

"Tietie, our Young Master really must have been ’transcended’," Bing He muttered as he walked. "I just finished a book published by Global Center. It’s about the main character being possessed by another spirit and then undergoing a drastic change in temperament. Tietie, what if the Young Master—"

Unable to tolerate it any longer, Tie Ma extended his arm and forcefully covered Bing He’s mouth from behind.

Shut up, you fool!

If you want to die, don’t drag him down with you!

The door opened again, and Ye Wanlan walked in, looking at Yan Tingfeng, "I saw Bing He was very happy. Is there some good news?"

"He’s been authorized to take paid leave and go on a trip at public expense," Yan Tingfeng said lightly with a smile. "However, he seems to think that because I was too gentle with him, I’ve been possessed."

Ye Wanlan raised an eyebrow, "It seems Bing He has been reprimanded by you quite a bit before."

"Is that so?" Yan Tingfeng pondered, "I’m not a person who likes to talk."

"Glances can be lethal too." Ye Wanlan took a sip of tea from his cup. "Sometimes they can be even more oppressive than words."

In her previous life, she often listened to the complaints of He Jia’s deputy, who claimed that Prince Yan was too fierce, which scared them.

But in reality, He Jia simply had a naturally fierce face coupled with holding a high position for a long time, his aura was too strong, and ordinary people couldn’t withstand it.

Yan Tingfeng noticed Ye Wanlan’s action; she took out a Golden Needle from the box.

His eyelashes fluttered, "The Life and Death Needle."

"Yes." Ye Wanlan sighed lightly, "It’s a pity I can’t use the Life and Death Needle now, otherwise I could definitely cure you and my grandmother."

The Life and Death Needle was also said to be a relic left from the Ancient Era, as spiritually powerful as the Imperial Jade Seal, and deemed "Divine Object."

Whoever possesses the Imperial Jade Seal could conquer the world; whoever holds the Life and Death Needle could heal the masses.

But precisely because it was a "Divine Object," the conditions for its use were extremely demanding.

Reaching the Ninth Layer of the Taiyi Acupuncture Technique was just one of the requirements.

If her body had not been taken by the Transcendent Woman for four years, perhaps in another year, she would be able to use the Life and Death Needle.

But unfortunately, she had lost those four years.

"Xiao Wan, don’t rush." Yan Tingfeng’s gaze suddenly turned tender as he reached out and gently stroked her hair, "Even if my health got worse, I would hang on until I see you achieve your goals, and so would grandma."

A simple and unsophisticated statement, but it made Ye Wanlan’s heart tremble, "I won’t let you wait for too long."

"You must keep this Life and Death Needle safe," Yan Tingfeng extended his hand, placing his palm over hers, "otherwise, when you go to Yunjing, you’ll attract the attention of the Su Family."

The Su Family, succeeding Taiyi Palace, had once believed that the Life and Death Needle was merely a legend used to glorify their Palace Master, Shui Yunqing, and did not actually exist.

If the Su Family truly discovered that the Life and Death Needle was real, they would definitely do anything to snatch it.

And more importantly, the Su Family’s presence was too important; what Shenzhou currently lacked the most was doctors.

"I know." Ye Wanlan smiled faintly, "Don’t worry, I have a clear idea in my head."

Yan Tingfeng asked, "When will you return to South City?"

"I’ll rush back before seven o’clock tomorrow." Ye Wanlan glanced at the time and said indifferently, "Because the Qin Family will definitely hold a shareholders’ meeting late at night to elect a new leader."

Just as Ye Wanlan predicted, Qin Corporation was indeed holding an emergency meeting.

"Zhizhi!" Madam Qin was desperate and grabbed Qin Zhi, "You have nothing to do with the company today, so don’t meddle, your dad and I are already very stressed."

Qin Zhi stopped in her tracks and finally spoke, "Mom, you’re a woman too. Do you truly believe that a woman can’t be the heir? Are your abilities really inferior to dad’s?"

Madam Qin was stunned for a moment, a flash of blankness in her mind, as if she was contemplating such a question for the first time.

"A few of Shenzhou’s top conglomerates include Zhaoyan Group," Qin Zhi said calmly. "Would anyone dare look down on Quan Zhaoning because she is a woman?"

Having said that, Qin Zhi didn’t add anything more, "It’s useless for you to try to stop me. I’m determined to take the chairman’s seat."

The meeting room door closed, and Qin Zhi’s arrival caused a slight change in the expressions of the dozen or so shareholders inside.

Although Qin Zhi was a woman, after all, she was born to Patriarch Qin and Madam Qin. If she took the chairman’s seat, Qin Corporation would still belong to Patriarch Qin’s lineage.

Absolutely not!

"Cousin Zhizhi, I admit you are capable, but you haven’t been in the company all these years, and you don’t understand the company’s structure," a young man spoke up. "There’s no need for you to attend today’s meeting, is there?"

Qin Zhi’s expression turned cold: "The meeting isn’t over; do you think you’ve already succeeded?"

As she said this, she lowered her head to answer the call, puzzled as to why Ye Wanlan would be calling at this time.

"Cousin Zhizhi, what do you have? You don’t have many shares in your hands, and you don’t have any connections with the shareholders," the young man sneered. "How are you going to be the chairman? With just you alone?"

Before Qin Zhi could speak, Ye Wanlan’s voice came through the phone, "Miss Qin, tell him that not only are you very capable, you can sway people."

And she could decide everything.