Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 574 Various big shots arrive, all to celebrate Sister Lan’s birthday [2 Updates]

Chapter 574: 574 Various big shots arrive, all to celebrate Sister Lan’s birthday [2 Updates]

"I’d also bet that she has a strong backing; every time some negative news about her hits the headlines, it quickly disappears from the trending searches. Even though those negative stories are all fake, such quick actions must mean there’s an agency behind her."

"Come on, place your bets, how long will Ye Wanlan pretend to be above it all before she re-enters the entertainment circle?"

"I guess she’ll wait until ’Treasures of The Divine Land’ finishes airing. She’ll ride that wave of popularity to debut and rise to fame."

"I hope she’ll continue to study hard and stay focused on archaeology; otherwise, it would be a real disappointment."

...

Early the next day, Professors Xue and Foo, the brothers, paid a visit.

"Wanlan, look what I brought you," Professor Xue said with a beaming smile. "Old Foo and I handcrafted a model of Fengyuan City’s Xiang’s Imperial Palace, restored from those ancient paintings."

"Thank you, Professor Xue, Professor Foo," Ye Wanlan expressed her surprise. "I love it, truly love it."

The gift Professor Xue and Professor Foo brought her was a model of Xiang’s Imperial Palace. Although handmade and thus slightly imperfect, its beauty was not diminished by these flaws.

The model was identical to the Xiang’s Imperial Palace Ye Wanlan remembered, which showed that Professors Xue and Foo had indeed studied the ancient paintings carefully, especially since the real palace was now nothing but ruins.

"As long as you like it," Professor Xue was happy. "If you’re happy with it, then our effort was worth it."

"Hmph, a couple of old guys, showing up so early in the morning to suck up," a chilly voice sounded. "Irresponsible old men!"

"Yu Wenming, you’re the irresponsible one!" Professor Xue was furious. "You say Old Foo and I ran over early in the morning, and what about you?"

"Of course, I’m different from you guys," Professor Yuwen walked in with hands behind his back, humming. "Wanlan and I resonate on a soul level; we both love physics!"

"Oh," Professor Foo adjusted his glasses slowly. "But Wanlan chose history."

Professor Yuwen: "..."

Right in the heart.

While the three professors were arguing, someone else arrived.

"Sister Lan!" Fang Qingli waved happily. "Yixiang, Xulin, and President Quan and I came together."

"Miss Ye, what happened to you?" Quan Zhaoning was taken aback upon seeing Ye Wanlan. "Why are you so pale? Are you feeling alright?"

"It’s nothing serious, President Quan, don’t worry," Ye Wanlan smiled. "Just pulled a few all-nighters, please come in."

"Whoosh," the three quarreling professors stopped and all turned their heads towards Quan Zhaoning.

"Good morning to the professors," Quan Zhaoning nodded slightly. "If there are any difficulties with your research funding, feel free to contact me."

The professors were also taken aback.

Although they all worked in academia, they of course had heard of Quan Zhaoning, the formidable woman of the business world, who commanded respect from all in her field.

Such a person knows Ye Wanlan too?

Neither Huo Yunyi nor Xiang Shaoyu came, but their gifts had been sent over.

Besides them, representatives from Yunjing University and Yunjing Television Station also made special visits.

Big names from entirely different circles gathered at the Lin Mansion today just to celebrate Ye Wanlan’s birthday.

Lin Huaijin even wondered if he got out on the wrong side of the bed that morning; otherwise, how could he be witnessing such a surreal scene?

He closed his eyes: "Peiqing, I think I’ll go back to bed for a bit more sleep. I must be dreaming."

"Don’t sleep," Khor Peiqing replied indifferently. "No matter how many times you go back to sleep, the people you see will not change."

Lin Huaijin: "..."

That day, the Lin Mansion was bustling with activity until Ye Wanlan and Yan Tingfeng saw off the last group of guests at eleven o’clock at night.

Naturally, Yan Tingfeng asked with a smile, "Xiao Wan, would you be interested in joining me on the terrace for a few drinks?"

"Certainly," Ye Wanlan nodded. "It would be my pleasure."

It had rained that afternoon, leaving only a sparse cluster of stars in the sky. The moon, however, remained hidden behind the clouds.

"I haven’t asked Xiao Wan, do you have any birthday wishes?" Yan Tingfeng inquired.

"Yes," Ye Wanlan turned her head. "But before that, Tingting, I’d like to know what your wish is?"

"I?" Yan Tingfeng was startled for a moment before smiling warmly, "Don’t laugh at me, Xiao Wan, my wish is grand, but very brief."

Ye Wanlan looked at him.

"It’s just eight words." Yan Tingfeng chuckled, saying, "A land united, rivers clear and seas calm."

Unfortunately, he had not seen such a time.

"These eight words weigh more than anything." Ye Wanlan spoke slowly, "My wish is the same as yours."

May she live to see a prosperous and peaceful Shenzhou.

The dark clouds dispersed to reveal the hidden, radiant moon behind them.

Silver moonlight fell upon the ground, glittering and bright.

Yan Tingfeng smiled faintly, "Then let’s hope that our common wish will come true."

His words fell, but there was no response.

Yan Tingfeng turned his head to see the girl leaning on the chair, already asleep.

Having been injured just yesterday and busy all day today, Ye Wanlan had exhausted much of her energy. Falling asleep at this time clearly showed her fatigue.

When she slept, that sense of guard was somewhat lowered, yet there was still a feeling of a very distant gap between them.

Yan Tingfeng lifted his hand, gently rearranging her hair.

Perhaps his self-interest had been planted a long time ago.

Others called her Ah Lan, but he insisted on calling her Xiao Wan.

Because what he wanted was something truly unique.

Thus, he also hoped that the days to come would be as serene as today.

**

Ye Wanlan slept until noon the next day.

At that time, Yan Tingfeng had gone out with Lin Huaijin and Khor Peiqing, leaving only Hua Yingyue, Xie Linyuan, and Huo Jingyu in the Lin Mansion.

"Ah Lan, you’re awake," Hua Yingyue blinked at her, "Yesterday, I saw you were carried down from the rooftop by that Yan guy."

"Mm," Ye Wanlan took a cup, "I was too tired, I fell asleep before we finished talking. What’s wrong with Jingyu?"

"It’s strange." Huo Jingyu furrowed his brows, "Initially, I could wield the Shen Wei Spear, but now, why can’t I even lift it?"

"I and King Qin feel the same," Xie Linyuan spoke slowly, "It seems that we could only resonate with our weapons at the moment we were first brought back to the Shenzhou Land Continent. Once that resonance power fades, we can’t touch anything."

Huo Jingyu looked disheartened, "If I cannot hold the Shen Wei Spear, I can’t use the Divine Strategy Spear Technique. It’s a pity... the Shen Wei Spear is repaired, but no one can use it."

"The Shen Wei Spear is your weapon, it’s up to you to decide where it goes," Ye Wanlan asked him, "Where do you plan to keep it for now?"

Huo Jingyu pondered for a moment, "Her Royal Highness the Princess, if possible, please take the Shen Wei Spear to the current Huo Family."

"Alright," Ye Wanlan nodded, "If someone from the Huo Family can inherit your weapon, that would be fortunate."

"No, I haven’t finished speaking," Huo Jingyu smiled, "Since they are the descendants of the Divine Strategy Army, they must have the Divine Might Heart Method. Her Royal Highness the Princess can trade the complete Shen Wei Spear for the Divine Might Heart Method."

"The Divine Might Heart Method?" Ye Wanlan was slightly startled.

"It’s natural for the Little Junior Sister to have not heard of this heart method," Xie Linyuan said, "It’s a technique Brother Huo created after you left, and it has not been widely spread in Jianghu."

Hua Yingyue contemplated, "Indeed, I’ve only heard whispers of it."

"This heart method can dissipate a person’s murderous aura in the shortest amount of time, preventing internal demons," Huo Jingyu explained, "I see that Her Royal Highness the Princess’s mind appears to have some deficiencies. The Divine Might Heart Method might help you advance further in your cultivation."

"Thank you," Ye Wanlan stood up, "Then, let’s head to the Huo Family now."

"We will accompany you," said Hua Yingyue.

The Huo Family.

With Huo Yunyi absent, Ye Wanlan naturally asked to see the Grand Elder of the Huo Family.

The Grand Elder of the Huo Family still remembered her, smiling kindly, "I wonder what brings Miss Ye to the Huo Family today?"

"Grand Elder, please look," Ye Wanlan stepped forward and opened the box.