Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 360 is on the brink of death, unbelievable! [2 updates]

Chapter 360: 360 is on the brink of death, unbelievable! [2 updates]

Three plain words, yet they struck like thunder under a clear sky, exploding in his ears.

At that moment, Zhou Hechen felt his scalp tingle, his body hair stand on end!

His back was also covered in a dense, cold sweat, and his mind went blank.

Zhou Hechen sat motionless in the driver’s seat, his gaze stiffly fixed on the rearview mirror.

Zhou Heyuan took a couple of steps forward under the protection of two confidants, but he didn’t approach the car. Instead, he stood among the crowd, watching the scene unfold like any other bystander.

His expression was calm, showing no sign of surprise, as if the whole incident had been within his control from the beginning.

The two confidants, on the other hand, watched the smoke spreading at the edge of the cliff with hearts pounding, a chill running down their spines.

Had Zhou Heyuan been in that car, he would have been utterly obliterated.

Despite the several upheavals the second son had indeed encountered these past days, why would he attempt such lethal measures against the eldest son?

"Second brother, this is the third time you’ve tried to kill me," Zhou Heyuan said indifferently, "Stop thinking about running away."

"Woo woo woo—"

The wailing of police sirens filled the air.

Soon, the police arrived at the scene of the incident, restraining Zhou Hechen who was still rigidly seated in the driver’s seat.

The crime scene was secured, and other officers were dispersing the crowd.

Zhou Heyuan didn’t spare another glance, turning away, "Let’s go."

He had given Zhou Hechen several chances, but Zhou Hechen had failed to seize any of them.

And being merciful to an enemy is cruelty to oneself.

**

Southern Frontier.

After the afternoon’s filming, the production team was overwhelmed.

As the year drew to an end, the workload at Pulling the Sky Company grew heavier, with a new series of jewelry clothing to be launched at the start of the year which kept everyone extremely busy.

After dealing with several major issues, Ye Wanlan leaned back on the sofa to rest with her eyes closed.

She had visited the Chu Royal Mansion today but failed to find the relic of the Prince of Chu.

So, where could it be?

Although she had watched three historical flashbacks, only Xie Linyuan had returned to life in a strange state after three hundred years.

What secret was still hidden within?

"Ding ling ling—"

Her phone’s ringing snapped Ye Wanlan out of her thoughts.

She glanced at the caller ID and answered, "Hello? Zhiyun, is anything urgent?"

"Miss Ye, my second brother..." Zhou Zhiyun paused for a moment, "He has been arrested for attempted murder."

Ye Wanlan’s gaze sharpened, "Attempted murder?"

"He... he drove and crashed my eldest brother’s car off a cliff, but my brother wasn’t in that car at the time," Zhou Zhiyun’s voice was low, "Many people saw it. My parents wanted to keep this matter quiet, but now they can’t."

The second son trying to kill the eldest son was a scandalous taboo for wealthy families. Of course, the Family Head and Madam Zhou wouldn’t want such an incident to be publicized.

But there were too many witnesses, the fervor impossible to quell.

Especially since the Jiangcheng police had already issued an online announcement stating that a man with the surname Zhou had caused a malicious car accident, but fortunately, there were no casualties.

The matter had already topped the trending searches, shocking netizens profoundly.

[To witness such a scandal within a high-profile family in my lifetime, it is truly a shocking disgrace.]

[Zhou Hechen? The name sounds familiar. Wasn’t there something about a body double?]

[Outsiders may not understand, but the people of Jiangcheng will say one thing: The second son of the Zhou family is nothing like a noble born to wealth. If the eldest son hadn’t been in a coma for nearly three years following a car accident, would the position of General Manager of Zhou Corporation ever have fallen to him?]

[Zhou Hechen’s misdeeds are numerous. Just last year, he drove the owner of a small business and several employees to commit suicide by jumping off a building.]

[No wonder he wanted his elder brother dead. The moment his brother woke up, he wouldn’t have any real power anymore.]

Zhou Zhiyun continued, "My parents still want to salvage the situation, but my eldest brother won’t give them that chance."

"More than two years ago, your elder brother was severely injured but had a good chance of waking up," Ye Wanlan spoke indifferently. "It was your second brother who interfered; with Global Center’s medical system leading the world, it wasn’t entirely hopeless."

Zhou Zhiyun was surprised, "Does my elder brother know about this too?"

"Mhm," Ye Wanlan nodded, "I even reminded him that once he woke up, Zhou Hechen would definitely not let him live."

Zhou Zhiyun’s voice turned hoarse with emotion, "So it is. My brother... he’s truly suffered."

She felt no kinship with Zhou Hechen; after all, Zhou Heyuan had been the one caring for her since childhood.

"This matter has nothing to do with you," Ye Wanlan smiled faintly, "Yixiang told me earlier that she has designed new jewelry, planning to gift you a set."

Indeed, Zhou Zhiyun’s attention was diverted, "Thank you, Miss Ye. Without you, Yixiang’s talent might not have been fully realized."

Great steeds are often found, but not their Bole.

She had been supporting Zhou Yixiang for many years and was sincerely happy for her.

As soon as her conversation with Zhou Zhiyun ended, an incoming video call from Lin Huaijin arrived.

Ye Wanlan put on her headset, "Uncle, why so early today? I haven’t had dinner yet, I’m going out with friends soon."

"Ah Lan, good news!" Lin Huaijin’s voice was filled with joy, "That Zhou Hechen, who once bullied you — well, not you at that time, but a bad person is still a bad person — has now been locked up in jail!"

He thought the Transcendent Woman who had occupied his niece’s body was a perfect match for Zhou Hechen.

One was despicable, the other detestable.

He would never forget those two years: Zhou Hechen’s true colors and how he threw money in his and Khor Peiqing’s faces.

Now, it was time for Zhou Hechen to receive his comeuppance.

"It is indeed good news, Uncle," Ye Wanlan smiled silently. "This time, he won’t be able to bother us anymore, and your and Auntie’s safety in Jiangcheng will be much more assured."

"About the information you gave me, I’ve got it," Lin Huaijin said. "This couldn’t be technology unreleased by some research institute, could it? I’ve searched every website and book, but can’t find a trace!"

Ye Wanlan raised an eyebrow playfully, "Smart, Uncle. I am indeed counting on you to turn these theories on paper into reality."

Researching the Heavenly Inception Grand Canon was imperative.

"Ah, you think too highly of your uncle," Lin Huaijin sighed, "But I’ll definitely do my best, and when I finally do make a breakthrough, I’ll give you a good scare!"

**

Late at night, at the Jiangcheng Police Station.

The People of the Zhou Family were all present, but neither the Family Head nor Madam Zhou said a word.

Today’s incident was beyond their expectations, yet it fell within the realm of reason.

"Heyuan..." In the end, it was Patriarch Zhou who broke the silence, "Regarding Hechen’s matter... perhaps we should just banish him from Jiangcheng, never to return."

After all, he was his son, and he couldn’t bear it.

"Dad." Zhou Heyuan spoke up indifferently, "Since you spoke up, you must know I can’t let him go, because it’s come to a point between us where it’s either him or me."

Patriarch Zhou was taken aback and fell silent once again.

"Zhiyun," Zhou Heyuan nodded at Zhou Zhiyun, "Come with me."

At this time, Zhou Hechen was under control, both his hands and feet shackled.

Seeing Zhou Heyuan enter, he tried to lunge forward but, restrained to the chair, he could only rage impotently in place.

"It was your doing!" Zhou Hechen clenched his fists, bursting out, "It was a trap! I fell for it!"

"Second brother, three years have gone by, and you haven’t advanced at all," Zhou Heyuan said indifferently. "You’re still the same, always looking to blame others."

Indeed, he had provided Zhou Hechen with the opportunity and time to strike.

But whether to take action or not was ultimately decided by Zhou Hechen himself.

If Zhou Hechen hadn’t attempted to murder him this time, he might have turned a blind eye.

Zhou Hechen’s forehead was throbbing violently, and he was visibly enraged to the extreme, "Did you start plotting against me the moment you woke up?"

Hearing this, even Zhou Zhiyun couldn’t bear to listen any longer, her body shaking with anger, "Second brother, it was clearly you who wanted our eldest brother dead from the start. How can you say that?"

Zhou Hechen coldly retorted, "That’s not for a woman like you to comment on!"

Zhou Zhiyun naturally stood up for Zhou Heyuan, being closer to him.

"Zhiyun, go on out," Zhou Heyuan shielded Zhou Zhiyun, his demeanor cooling a few degrees, "You’re busy with work."

Wiping her tears, Zhou Zhiyun hurried out of the room.

"Woman?" Zhou Heyuan turned his attention back to Zhou Hechen, his tone becoming heavier, a cold laugh escaping him, "Do you think you’re in any way superior to Zhiyun? You don’t have a single redeeming quality yet you dare to look down on her?"

He didn’t ask how difficult Zhou Zhiyun’s life had been in the Zhou Family during those three years he was unconscious.

Just from Zhou Hechen’s attitude, he understood everything.

Zhou Hechen’s gaze met his with ice-cold intensity, "If you’re here just to say these unpleasant things, then you can leave."

He was determined to find a way out of his charges, and when the time came, he wouldn’t let Zhou Heyuan off!

Nor did he want Zhou Heyuan to see him in this wretched state.

"Want to hear something even more unpleasant?" Zhou Heyuan tapped his fingertip on the table, smiling as he uttered his next words, "You weren’t saved by Miss Ye, but I was awakened by her."