Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 534 You guys have no idea who she is! [2 more updates]

Chapter 534: 534 You guys have no idea who she is! [2 more updates]

"One rejected her could still be called a coincidence, but when two reject her, it’s clear there’s an issue with Ye Wanlan herself! A fly doesn’t sting an uncracked egg!"

"Yes, the Lin Family and the Kang Family are both prestigious families, logically they would not give up on a candidate who scored full marks in literature."

"Choosing not to take someone who scored full marks as a literary top scholar implies that Ye Wanlan must have done something even more intolerable."

The feuds of the wealthy were always the favorite dramas of netizens. After learning about Ye Wanlan’s relations with the Kang Family of Harbor City and the Lin Family of Yunjing, the gossip flames burned even fiercer.

The entertainment media naturally grasped tightly at this hotspot and started heading to Harbor City again, ready to capture the latest sizzling stories.

"That’s too much!" Fang Qingli was unable to suppress her anger, "These unscrupulous journalists and those keyboard warriors who talk nonsense without knowing anything. Sister Lan, let’s sue them!"

"Yes, I trust you to handle it," Ye Wanlan was indifferent, and she nodded towards Quan Zhaoning, "President Quan, I have other matters to attend to, I’ll have to leave first."

"Alright, get to your matters," Quan Zhaoning smiled, "Take a few days off to rest, don’t wear yourself out."

Having left Pulling the Sky Company headquarters, Ye Wanlan met with Lin Qin at a café.

"Cousin, Lin Shiyuan also came to see me today," said Lin Qin.

"Oh?" Ye Wanlan raised an eyebrow, "What did she want with you?"

"She said that the high-stakes examination had passed and it was time to focus on practicing the piano," Lin Qin paused, "Also, she asked a lot about your affairs. I told her everything just as you had instructed me before."

"It seems she’s becoming suspicious again," Ye Wanlan remarked lightly, "On my way here today, I noticed that four people were following me."

Lin Qin’s expression changed, "Could it be that Lin Shiyuan sent them?"

"Undoubtedly," Ye Wanlan confirmed, "The high-stakes exam made her realize that perhaps her previous deductions about me were incorrect."

"Cousin, Lin Shiyuan is extremely frightening," Lin Qin worried, "I don’t even dare to lie in front of her; she could tell in an instant."

"Hmm, just stick to the truth," Ye Wanlan instructed.

"There’s another thing. The Yunjing Lin Family seems to be pushing unfavorable public opinion about you on the internet," Lin Qin frowned.

"That is a good thing," Ye Wanlan smiled slightly, "Why panic?"

Lin Qin was puzzled, "A good thing?"

"I was considering how to help you get into Yunjing University smoothly and now the opportunity has come," Ye Wanlan shook her cell phone, "Qinqin, think about it, your scores have been publicized online; if the Lin Family goes against your wishes and blocks you from going to Yunjing University, what will the public think?"

In many people’s eyes, high-stakes examinations always hold a sacred and inviolable position.

Now that the Lin Family had already created such a public opinion, she certainly intended to amplify it.

"They would definitely accuse the Lin Family," realized Lin Qin.

"Yes," Ye Wanlan replied lightly, "The Lin Family may not care about worldly possessions, but they absolutely can’t afford to lose their reputation, or else last time the Su Family served as a warning."

The larger the legacy of a household, the more they care about their public image.

Since ancient times, he who wins the hearts of the people conquers all.

The direction of public sentiment dictates the major trends.

Losing public favor foretold imminent ruin and destruction.

"Why should I care about what they say?" Ye Wanlan spoke lightly, "Their words cost me nothing, do they?"

Lin Qin was slightly stunned.

"They can’t even meet me in person; they can only talk such nonsense online," Ye Wanlan patted Lin Qin’s shoulder, her eyebrow raised, "Since it doesn’t affect me, there’s no need to care, and besides, words have power."

A prophecy wasn’t merely a simple idiom.

It was indeed a reality.

Words carried a spirit, and sometimes what you say will come to be.

Maligning others causes one to lose their own blessings.

"So, never talk recklessly." Ye Wanlan’s eyes and brows relaxed, "Come on, cousin, let me treat you to some good food to celebrate your great exam result."

Lin Qin paused again.

She always had a strange feeling inside.

It was clear that Ye Wanlan was only a few months older than her, yet whenever she was with Ye Wanlan, she was well taken care of.

Ye Wanlan seemed to have maturity far beyond her age.

Lin Qin shook her head, casting these bizarre thoughts from her mind, and hurried to catch up with Ye Wanlan.

**

That evening, in the Kang Family’s old residence in Harbor City.

What surprised Steward Kang was that Kang Mufeng and Zhu Qingxian had actually come back today.

He hurried to welcome the two inside and went to report their arrival to Old Master Kang and Old Madam Kang.

"How much longer must we endure days like these?" Kang Mufeng sighed lightly. "It’s been too long; I really don’t know if I can keep going without any sign of hope."

Zhu Qingxian was silent for a moment, then said softly, "It’ll be soon."

The two seemed to be talking in some sort of riddle, yet nothing was clear.

As they entered the dining room, the family of the second branch of the Kang Family was also present.

"You’re back," Old Master Kang closed his newspaper. "Let’s do it, dinner will start soon."

Kang Lejia glanced at Zhu Qingxian but didn’t call out to her, just snorted coldly instead.

Ye Wanlan did indeed resemble Zhu Qingxian somewhat, and now having a deep dislike towards Ye Wanlan, she naturally couldn’t bear to see Zhu Qingxian’s face either.

Besides, she didn’t like Zhu Qingxian at all.

"Mufeng, Qingxian, you both know about Wanlan being this year’s top scorer in the college entrance exams, right?" Old Master Kang said cheerfully, "This child is truly exceptional. Qingxian, you’ll have to personally make a visit and bring her back."

Upon hearing this, the venom in Kang Lejia’s eyes deepened.

However, upon these words, Zhu Qingxian slammed her chopsticks down into her bowl with a snap, her eyebrows and eyes filled with a chill: "I’m warning you, don’t cause her any trouble!"

This statement stunned everyone in the Kang Family.

Since Zhu Qingxian had married into the Kang Family, she had been indifferent to people, matters, and objects, as if nothing could stir her emotions.

Because of this, Old Madam Kang was quite dissatisfied with her, but since she still maintained some semblance of decorum, she turned a blind eye.

For over a decade, no matter what Old Madam Kang said about Zhu Qingxian, she never retorted.

Why was she suddenly showing temper now?

Old Madam Kang was quite upset, but before she could speak, Kang Lejia had already started: "Zhu Qingxian, is that how you talk to Grandfather? Who do you think you are?"

Just a vase!

If it weren’t for Kang Mufeng’s protection, Zhu Qingxian wouldn’t even be able to step foot into the Kang Family’s door.

Finally, Kang Mufeng spoke up: "It seems my younger brother and his wife haven’t really taught their daughter what manners are."

His voice was gentle, still maintaining his cultivated demeanor, never raising his tone even slightly.

But Kang Lejia’s face turned pale, her voice quivering sharply: "Uncle..."

Since she was young, she had always been extremely afraid of her uncle. It was just that in recent years, Kang Mufeng’s visits home became less frequent, and even when he did return, he wouldn’t stay for long.

Her parents had taught her that since Mufeng had no children of his own, eventually his wealth would be hers.

"All right, what’s the use of getting angry with Lejia, a child?" Old Madam Kang disapproved, "Besides, we were just discussing Wanlan’s matter in good faith, look what your wife is saying?"

"What did I say?" This time Zhu Qingxian didn’t take a step back as Old Madam Kang might have expected, "Since you don’t know what I said, let me say it one last time—don’t disturb her!"

At that moment, a potent oppressive aura burst forth from her, completely unlike her usual demeanor, even causing Kang Mufeng to shudder.

"Zhu Qingxian, your mother and I kindly intended to bring back your estranged orphaned daughter, and this is the gratitude you show?" Old Master Kang also grew angry, slamming his hand on the table, "You abandoned your daughter because you lacked the ability, and now you won’t let us take her in?"

"Kind intentions? You?" Zhu Qingxian let out a cold laugh for the first time, "You have no idea who she is!"

What Kang Family, to even be worthy?