Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 424 Can’t See Through Sister Lan’s Cards【2 Updates】

Chapter 424: 424 Can’t See Through Sister Lan’s Cards【2 Updates】

The Jiangcheng Lin Family’s old house might as well have been a mere thatched hut in the eyes of the main house.

Indeed, Lin Weilan had established some assets over the years, but at the end of the day, they were just small change, and the main house had no interest in the few shabby companies that Lin Woyu had in her hands.

Ye Wanlan had only been found by the Jiangcheng Lin Family when she was twelve years old and thus couldn’t possibly have had the same time as Lin Qin to build a perfect foundation in zither playing.

What good could she possibly offer Lin Qin?

"Lin Qin, the main house can give you everything," Lin Nanzhu disagreed, "The possessions of the branch family are not only useless to you, but they could also harm you."

If Lin Qin had been born in the main house, her abilities would have certainly been stronger than they are now.

Lin Qin did not take out the token and stared unyieldingly at Lin Nanzhu, "Cousin said that when the time comes, she will let all of you see."

"When the right time comes? What time?" Lin Zhushuang wasn’t as polite as Lin Nanzhu, she said coldly, "Lin Qin, I warn you, once you go to the main house, you will be one of them. All those messy relatives from the branch family, forget them all!"

Lin Qin simply glanced indifferently at Lin Zhushuang, then closed her eyes and leaned back in her seat, not speaking further. She exuded an aura that said, "Mind your own business."

Feeling as if she had punched the air, Lin Zhushuang was overcome with frustration.

Sure enough, Lin Weilan’s granddaughter was just as detestable as she was.

Once back in Yunjing and into the main house, Lin Qin would be helpless, allowing her, Lin Zhushuang, to carve her up as she wished.

**

Lin Family Old House.

Lin Woyu sat to one side, sighing continuously.

"Auntie, Sister Yingxia and I have discussed it. When you go to Yunjing, you’ll stay with the Rong Family," Ye Wanlan approached, "In this way, the Lin Family main house won’t be able to use you as a threat against Qinqin."

How could she not see through Lin Zhushuang’s scheming? She certainly wouldn’t allow Lin Zhushuang to have her way.

"Thank you, Ah Lan, and I apologize for troubling Miss Su," Lin Woyu said with a bitter smile, "Although I can’t be of much help, leaving Qinqin alone in Yunjing is really something I can’t be at peace with."

A mother worries for her child, even on a journey of a thousand miles.

Having only Lin Qin as her daughter, how could she truly bear to part with her?

"It’s no trouble," Su Yingxia said with a smile, "It just so happens that sometimes I’m also very lonely at home. With Woyu’s arrival, I’ll have someone to go shopping with."

Rong Jingqiu hesitated to speak, "Wife, does that mean I can—"

"Hmm?" Su Yingxia gave him a sidelong glance.

Rong Jingqiu fell silent.

He wore no particular expression on his face, but inside, his tears had flowed into a river.

He and Su Yingxia already spent so little time alone together, and now even the privilege of accompanying her shopping was being taken away?

"After the New Year’s, Pulling the Sky Company will officially settle in Yunjing, with a new season’s release of ready-to-wear outfits, jewelry, and handbags," Ye Wanlan said with a smile, "Auntie and Sister Yingxia can go to the boutique to shop. Whatever catches your fancy, I’ll reimburse you."

"Wanlan is now a big boss," Su Yingxia nodded, chuckling lightly, "The people from the Lin Family main house probably have no idea that you’ve already expanded your business to the Global Center. The net revenue for the coming year is unpredictable."

The fashion show had successfully opened up the international fashion market for Pulling the Sky Company, and various countries and regions welcomed the company’s presence.

But this did not mean that the path ahead would be smooth; on the contrary, it signalled the onset of more crises.

Only when Pulling the Sky Company became an internationally recognized luxury brand could they truly say they were on solid ground.

That day was not too far off.

Ye Wanlan was unconcerned about the main house, "After Wenli and I finish the college entrance exams, we’ll go to Yunjing together with my uncle and aunt."

Before returning to the main house, she needed to practice the Heavenly Music Method to the Seventh Realm to ensure that she wouldn’t fall behind when facing Lin Shiyuan.

It was only by thoroughly knowing the enemy’s cards that one could emerge victorious in every battle.

Similarly, having more cards in one’s hand and keeping them from the opponent’s knowledge could also lead to a decisive victory.

"Going to Yunjing would be good," Khor Peiqing, who had been silent for a while, finally said, "Jiangcheng is still too close to the Nanling Sea; I’m genuinely afraid."

"The last time, Ah Lan, when you went to the Nanling Sea, you really scared your aunt," Lin Huaijin shook his head, "It’s a case of once bitten, twice shy; since the Nanling Sea is such an ominous place, we should head north instead."

Ye Wanlan was momentarily stunned.

Lin Weilan said that a group of people indeed lived in the Nanling Sea, and they were no different from humans. Perhaps, Khor Peiqing had also met these people and suffered persecution?

Given this, the research on the submarine became urgent.

More than forty years ago, the group of people who attacked Lin Weilan and Lin Jiayan in the Nanling Sea were also her enemies.

Ye Wanlan made arrangements for what was to come next, and Lin Woyu also went to pack.

When she turned around, she saw Lin Wenli still sitting in place, staring blankly with an unusually vacant gaze.

"Wenli, what’s the matter?"

"I..." Having his name called, Lin Wenli suddenly snapped back to reality. He pursed his lips, "I just feel like I can’t be of any help."

Only women could cultivate the Heavenly Music Method; he had lost out on that from birth due to his gender.

"How could that be?" Ye Wanlan curled her finger and tapped on his forehead lightly, "I’m still waiting for you to graduate and join Academician Wu’s research team to study the submarine together."

Lin Wenli’s expression brightened: "Submarine?!"

"Shh, it hasn’t been announced to the public yet." Ye Wanlan smiled faintly, "Your brain is the most useful weapon."

It wasn’t just the Lin Family; both the Huo Family and the Xiang Family were also somewhat complacent, not valuing the high technology of today.

"Mhm." Lin Wenli regained his spirits, "I’ll go and do some more experiments right now."

**

Yunjing, Lin Family.

It was already night when they arrived at the main house. Lin Nanzhu took Lin Qin to her assigned room and then left, returning to his place.

The other two Offerants had already been waiting there.

"Nan Zhu, although you brought this child back, the assessment must still take place," the Great Protector said, holding prayer beads, indifferently remarked, "If a branch family wishes to rejoin the main house, they must reach the standards of the direct lineage descendants; otherwise, they are not qualified."

Lin Nanzhu frowned slightly, "Of course, the assessment is necessary, but Lin Qin is Lin Weilan’s granddaughter, and I have great faith in Lin Weilan’s abilities."

Lin Weilan’s name was taboo in the Lin Family, so even Lin Nanzhu could not mention her casually.

But the three Offerants were all nearly a hundred years old, with extremely high status and seniority, naturally not subject to these constraints.

"Hmph, Lin Weilan." The Great Protector sneered coldly, "Back when you and I were both part of the Elders Council, we saw firsthand how arrogantly she defected from the Lin Family. According to the family rules, her descendants are traitors and should have been put to death."

But now, the Lin Family was indeed in need of people. Just relying on Lin Shiyuan was far from enough to make the family flourish.

Moreover, they indeed needed new blood to counterbalance Lin Shiyuan.

It was uncertain, however, whether Lin Qin could bear such a responsibility.

"The assessment is set for tomorrow," the Second Offerant also said, "But whether she can appear on time at the assessment venue tomorrow, we cannot say."

The Great Protector picked up a cup of tea, remarking carelessly, "Indeed, we’ll see if she can defeat the others. If she doesn’t have the ability, then she’s even less qualified to compare with Shiyuan."

The most important reason for the intense internal strife within the Lin Family was because the Lin Family always encouraged competition, without restricting the means.

Even if a family member violated the family rules during the competition, they would not face punishment without evidence.

The news that Lin Qin was brought back by Lin Nanzhu and Lin Zhushuang had already spread throughout the main house this morning.

Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.

Lin Qin was assigned to the South District, the most remote area, but she did not mind. On the contrary, she liked the bamboo forest here; it was suitable for practicing the zither.

"Cousin, I’ve arrived at the main house," Lin Qin dialed Ye Wanlan’s number, "The main house is very big, and there are many places I don’t have access to. I suppose the Sun and Moon Ruyi Zither is among several Forbidden Lands, known to few in the main house."

"Mhm," Ye Wanlan nodded, "The location of the Sun and Moon Ruyi Zither is one of the main house’s top secrets. I can only be sure that in the past three hundred years, no one has been able to become the master of the Sun and Moon Ruyi Zither, including Lin Shiyuan."

Although she had only met Lin Shiyuan once this time, she had acquired quite a bit of intelligence.

"I will look around the South District after the assessment tomorrow," Lin Qin exhaled, "Cousin, I would like you to give me some more advice on the ’Midnight Song’. I’m still not very familiar with it and need—"

"Bang!"

The door was kicked open at that moment, and the sound of a flute arose. Lin Qin’s mobile phone shattered instantly.