Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 345 could have never imagined she had such an identity [Update 1]

Chapter 345: 345 could have never imagined she had such an identity [Update 1]

""""..."

The silence fell upon the hall once more, as the four members of the Zhou Family exchanged glances.

They knew Zhu Qingxian’s daughter? Even considered her an old acquaintance?

"It should be said that the second son is quite familiar with her," the young man said with a slight smile. "After all, the second son had a relationship with our miss for some time."

He deliberately obscured the fact that Ye Wanlan had been a substitute for Sheng Yunyi at Zhou Hechen’s side, after all, it wasn’t something to be proud of.

The Kang Family had thrived in recent years, and had even begun to look down upon the Zhou Family.

But Ye Wanlan was indeed talented, and Old Master Kang and Old Madam Kang didn’t mind that she wasn’t actually the daughter of Zhu Qingxian and Kang Mufeng, they were determined to keep her in the Kang Family by all means necessary.

Not to mention anything else, just this year’s title of the first place in the national high school biology physics competition, was enough to make Ye Wanlan highly valuable for cultivation.

Additionally, the Global Center had been massively recruiting high-tech personnel recently.

Both Old Master Kang and Old Madam Kang had thought of using Ye Wanlan in the future to penetrate the Global Center.

Since Ye Wanlan was willing to be humble and act as a lowly substitute at Zhou Hechen’s side, they might as well take her under their wing and make her Zhou Hechen’s wife in a rightful marriage.

This was an extremely cost-effective win-win deal.

"Me?" Zhou Hechen couldn’t react in time, wearing an expression of momentary blankness.

Patriarch Zhou and Madam Zhou were also very confused.

The two knew that Zhou Hechen was enamored with Sheng Yunyi, and he occasionally had a few lovers at his side, but they were quickly replaced.

Zhou Zhiyun replied calmly and steadily, "Is the young lady you’re referring to Miss Ye Wanlan?"

"Exactly," the young man nodded, his smile deepening. "Speaking of which, we have the Lin Family’s unsuccessful second branch to thank for finding the lady who was lost outside."

Zhou Hechen suddenly awoke, his face full of disbelief. "What?!"

"There’s no need to be so afraid, second young master," the young man comforted, "The past is the past, and if you don’t wish it, no one can force you."

Zhou Hechen’s heart trembled uncontrollably, as he felt an unprecedented joy.

Such a major happy event, falling upon him?

"It seems the second young master is quite satisfied," the youth noted his expression, "So what about Patriarch Zhou and Madam Zhou?"

Madam Zhou released a breath slowly. "We will follow the Kang Family’s decisions."

She could never have imagined that Ye Wanlan had such an identity. If she had known earlier, would she have let Zhou Hechen engage to Sheng Yunyi?

"I heard that the second young master and Miss Sheng are engaged, and we hope that the Zhou Family will resolve this matter as soon as possible," the young man stood up, his smile subtle, "Pleasant cooperation."

The door closed, and silence returned to the hall.

Patriarch Zhou’s furrowed brows loosened as he let out a hearty laugh, "Double happiness, Hechen, you take responsibility to tell Yunyi, that this matter is also our Zhou Family’s fault. Later, give her some compensation."

Between the powerful families, the emotions were already thin, so Patriarch Zhou felt no guilt whatsoever.

Zhou Hechen nodded and went upstairs.

But he didn’t need to speak, for Sheng Yunyi had already overheard everything.

She couldn’t calm herself down; her fingernails were already deeply embedded into her palms.

How could Ye Wanlan be Zhu Qingxian’s daughter of the Kang Family head?!

The Kang Family didn’t care that Zhu Qingxian had a daughter outside and even planned her marriage?

Ye Wanlan was clearly not as noble-born as she!

Sheng Yunyi was unable to accept this, her smile forced. "Hechen, but we... we’re already engaged. You can’t..."

"It’s my parents’ wish," Zhou Hechen said coldly, "Yunyi, you know very well the current situation of the Zhou Family. With such simple terms from the Kang Family willing to cooperate with the Zhou Family, I can’t possibly give up."

What’s most important was that he was worried that Zhou Heyuan might wake up one day in the future.

Even after two years of striving, he still couldn’t hold a candle to Zhou Heyuan in the hearts of Patriarch Zhou and Madam Zhou.

But if he became the son-in-law of the Kang Family, then even if Zhou Heyuan did awake one day, it wouldn’t shake his status anymore.

"Yunyi, you’re no longer suitable to stay in the Zhou Family," said Zhou Hechen, "I’ll have the driver take you to the villa in the east of the city."

He didn’t give Sheng Yunyi a chance to reply and immediately directed the butler to take her away from the Zhou Family Old Residence.

On the other side, Zhou Zhiyun hid back in her room and dialed Ye Wanlan’s phone number.

"Miss Ye, people from the Kang Family really did come to the Zhou Family," Zhou Zhiyun whispered, "The two families have already arranged a marriage for you, I thought that this matter was crucial and had to tell you."

"Okay, I got it," Ye Wanlan’s voice was very light, "I am not from the Kang Family, their efforts to connect through marriage have nothing to do with me, and you don’t have to worry."

Zhou Zhiyun nodded, "If there’s any other important matter, I’ll inform Miss Ye at the fastest speed."

"It’s no trouble," Ye Wanlan hung up the phone, her face cold and distant.

Yan Tingfeng sensed the change in her expression and asked softly, "What’s wrong?"

"It’s the Kang Family and the Zhou Family." Ye Wanlan casually described the situation, "I was planning to deal with the Xu Family first, but it seems the Zhou Family should be first."

After listening, Yan Tingfeng’s eyes flashed with a chilling determination, which quickly disappeared.

His eyelashes drooped slightly, "Xiao Wan, have you ever thought that the Transcendent Woman who occupied your body might not be truly utterly dull and incompetent? She is using your body to completely ruin your life."

"I’ve thought about it," Ye Wanlan frowned and then suddenly smiled, "Maybe I committed some wrong, after all, she never called my name, but once referred to me as ’Time Betrayer’."

"’Time Betrayer’?" Yan Tingfeng’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, "I have never heard of such a term, Xiao Wan when have you ever betrayed time?"

Ye Wanlan’s eyes narrowed.

No, she had betrayed.

Being able to carry the memories of her previous life back to Shenzhou and escape the prison of time, how could she not be a "Time Betrayer"?

"Let’s not think too much about it anymore." Ye Wanlan stretched languidly, "The director from a swimming champion has turned into one who fears water, we’re set to depart for the Southern Frontier tomorrow. I hear there’s a lot of good food there, just right to try."

Shenzhou was vast with abundant resources, but not all areas were suitable for living and farming; it was only through the endeavours of people that some places had become habitable environments.

Apart from Yan Wang Hejia guarding the Northwest and King Qin Hua Yingyue safeguarding the Eastern Wilderness, it was Prince Xiang Qingtian of Chu who sheltered the Southern Frontier.

The Southern Frontier was not only rainy but also full of snakes and insects, where the soldiers under the Prince of Chu suffered more from the vermin than the battlefield.

Together with the Divine Doctors of Taiyi Palace, she formulated various antidotes for poisons and sent them to the Southern Frontier.

Prince Xiang Qingtian had been stationed in the Southern Frontier for a full twenty years. During that time, he even learned how to play the flute to control gu.

"The Southern Frontier today is brimming with the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers; it’s a lovely place," Yan Tingfeng coughed slightly, "It’s late, Xiao Wan, best you rest early."

He left, closing the door behind her.

The instant he turned around, all smiles vanished from his face, leaving nothing but deep-seated ferocity.

The Zhou Family, it was time to settle things.

**

The next morning, the guests gathered in the lobby.

"This time we’re visiting a popular tourist destination; there should be no more danger," the director said. However, he wasn’t entirely sure himself.

Having weathered great storms, he couldn’t back down at a crucial moment.

The filming journey for "Treasures of The Divine Land" had been tough, but he had to persevere to the end, to broadcast the show globally.

Here, Xing Yue handed out sachets to everyone, "One for each person. Not only does this sachet repel snakes and insects, it repels gu as well."

"Does the Southern Frontier really have gu?" Shen Yeqiu touched his forehead, "Like how it’s written in the books? But I have university classmates from the Southern Frontier; they say all that is nonsense."

"If there’s no gu, then how come you have heard of it?" Xing Yue replied, "But relax, not everyone in the Southern Frontier knows how to use gu, the conditions to use it are very strict."

Shen Yeqiu was frightened.

"Do you think you can handle it?" Rong Qi frowned, "You were just spitting out blood a few days ago. Maybe you should rest."

"Do you dare to underestimate me?" Xing Yue glared at him, "I’m better than you!"

Rong Qi: "...I meant it out of concern."

The guests took a private plane to the Southern Frontier, and before they landed, Ye Wanlan saw the symbol of the Southern Frontier—

A nine-layered pagoda.

This Nine-layered Pagoda was none other than the Phoenix Origin Pagoda, built by order of the Great Ancestor Ning.

The soldiers guarding the Southern Frontier might never return to Capital Fengyuan in their lifetimes, but the Phoenix Origin Pagoda could give them the greatest encouragement and keep them stable.

Now, the Phoenix Origin Pagoda was also a 5A tourist spot with countless visitors.

It was only after much difficulty that the director got in touch with the site manager, who agreed they could enter the site after it closed in the evening to film.

Some say there’s a treasure left by the Great Ancestor Ning beneath the Phoenix Origin Pagoda.

Whether this is true, remains unconfirmed.

After all, the Phoenix Origin Pagoda is a cultural heritage site; there’s no way inside the tower leading underground, nor could anyone possibly dig the pagoda.

"Everyone’s free to do as they like this afternoon," the director clapped his hands, "Tonight, we’ll go to the Phoenix Origin Pagoda. We’re going to film about Prince Xiang Qingtian of Chu, so everyone, prepare well."

Ye Wanlan put on a hat to shield her eyes from the glaring sunlight, looking up at the Phoenix Origin Pagoda, when suddenly, she noticed something amiss!