Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 680 Ye Wanlan’s background, strong backing [2nd update]

Chapter 680: 680 Ye Wanlan’s background, strong backing [2nd update]

A single sentence blew up the calm group chat.

[Ghostbuster Bro]: Security, I’m asking you, what are you doing? Are you just eating and doing nothing? Sister YN has arrived and you’re not there to pick her up. Do you need her to point it out?

[Crazy Scientist]: Not as perceptive as me.

[Cultured Person]: Not as perceptive as me.

[Deadly Poison Master]: Not as perceptive as me.

[Shenzhou University Gate Security]: ...

[World’s Richest]: Do you humans only echo each other?

[Shenzhou University Gate Security]: My bad, I’ll head out right now.

[Shenzhou University Gate Security]: No, wait. It’s not my fault; I’ve been really busy lately. Plus, the exchange student project with Yunjing University is managed by that idiot Hawks. He always looks down on People of Shenzhou.

[Cultured Person]: How is he still alive? I argued with him back when I was in school.

[Shenzhou University Gate Security]: Isn’t there a saying in Shenzhou that bad things last a thousand years? Understandable.

[YN]: I’m at the Global Airport. Is half an hour enough?

[Shenzhou University Gate Security]: More than enough. I’ll be there in twenty minutes.

"What does Shenzhou University mean by this?" A junior female student suddenly asked, "This project is between the two universities. Since they’ve set it up, they should show some respect."

Teacher Qi shook his head and sighed, "This project was reportedly quite difficult to negotiate, and even the person in charge is still opposed. We just didn’t expect they would act so blatantly."

The People of Shenzhou have always valued moderation, being impartial in both dealings and interactions.

"They’re going too far!" Another male student exclaimed angrily, "They name the school after Shenzhou, adopt our language as the school’s common language, and have learned a lot of our ancient culture, yet this is how they treat us?"

Teacher Qi remained silent.

Although Global Center named its first university after Shenzhou supposedly to commemorate the strong Shenzhou from 300 years ago, it was mere sarcasm from beginning to end.

"Teacher Qi." At this time, Ye Wanlan raised her head, smiling faintly, "The last two times I visited the Global Center, I made some friends. I’ve asked one to pick us up. Let’s wait a bit longer."

"Friends?" Teacher Qi looked over sharply, slightly surprised, "Student Ye, your friend is...?"

"He took a part-time job at Shenzhou University as a security guard." Ye Wanlan said casually, "So it’s quite convenient for him to bring us in."

Teacher Qi suddenly understood but was still a bit worried: "Wouldn’t this negatively affect his job?"

"It won’t." Ye Wanlan raised an eyebrow, "He said no one is more suitable for a security job than he is, and the school won’t fire him."

"Sigh, we’ve only just arrived at the Global Center, and already Shenzhou University is doing this." A senior student adjusted his glasses, inevitably worried, "I wonder what troubles we’ll face once classes start in the school."

"No need to worry." Ye Wanlan appeared calm, "We’ll deal with whatever comes our way."

"Junior Sister Ye makes a good point." The girl in the front row nodded, "Besides, our primary goal is to study and learn the new technology here. The real danger comes when we complete our studies and return to Shenzhou."

Though they were all students, they already understood the current world situation well and were aware of the risks at the Global Center.

Teacher Qi’s expression became serious, "Regardless of the situation, the school will ensure your safety."

Since Ye Wanlan said so, the students waited on the plane with peace of mind.

Twenty minutes later, Ling Yunzhan arrived at the airport on time.

Seeing that their escort turned out to be a very young man, Teacher Qi was quite surprised.

True to its world-leading status, even a simple gate security at Shenzhou University had such charm.

Although dressed simply, his demeanor was exceptionally distinguished, not like an ordinary person.

"Hello, security officer. Thank you very much for taking the time to pick us up." Teacher Qi respectfully extended his hand to Ling Yunzhan.

Ling Yunzhan paused for a moment, yet his smile remained flawless, "You’re welcome. It’s my duty."

Moments later, his gaze shifted to Ye Wanlan, who raised an eyebrow at him.

Ling Yunzhan: "..."

He regretted choosing such a group name.

But Ling Yunzhan always disregarded identity and status, remaining composed even if genuinely mistaken for a security guard.

"I sincerely apologize." Ling Yunzhan smiled slightly, "Please follow me. I’ll arrange accommodation for all of you."

Naturally, his good looks and rare friendly demeanor won everyone over.

"Student Ye, is he really just a gate security?" A female student asked in a low voice, "Is the employment environment at Global Center that bad?"

Ye Wanlan seemed thoughtful, "Everyone has their aspirations, nothing to do with employment environment."

The female student nodded hesitantly.

Ling Yunzhan smiled with clenched teeth, as his hearing was superb, he heard everything clearly.

With Ling Yunzhan’s help, Teacher Qi and more than a dozen students were able to move into the student dormitory building comfortably.

To their surprise, the dormitory environment was tens of times better than the previously described facilities in the cooperative project documents.

Could it be that Shenzhou University had a crisis of conscience?

Exhausted from the day’s travel, neither the teachers nor students thought too much of it, and they rested after a brief unpacking.

"Sister!" Lin Wenli rushed over as soon as he got the news, full of joy.

"No class right now?" Ye Wanlan was unpacking her suitcase, "Just in time. Aunt made sweet and sour pork ribs this morning. I kept it in a thermos; it’s still hot. Eat it now."

Lin Wenli took the thermos and opened the lid. Inside were the ribs with a perfect caramel color, and the alluring aroma hit him instantly.

Although Shenzhou University’s food was arguably the best in any university worldwide, nothing could beat the taste of home-cooked meals.

Lin Wenli happily ate two extra bowls of rice.

"If Uncle and Aunt saw you like this, they’d surely feel heartsick." Ye Wanlan chuckled softly, "You’ll be able to go home during winter break, and Aunt said she’d cook for you every day then."

Lin Wenli responded softly, looking down as tears silently rolled down his cheeks.

He quickly wiped them away and changed the subject, "Sister, I heard you weren’t picked up at the airport today."

"Yes." Ye Wanlan nodded, "But it’s nothing to worry about, just trivial tricks not worth mentioning."

Lin Wenli nodded.

He has unconditional trust in Ye Wanlan.

"There’s also a bowl of fish soup," Ye Wanlan said, "Drink it while it’s hot."

**

Three hours later, Global Center time, 11:30 PM.

Inside a brightly lit office building.

"Alright, you can now send someone to the airport." Hawks glanced at his watch, "After they arrive at school, tell them it’s too late to arrange accommodation and let them make do at the plaza."

He was indeed making things difficult for the exchange team from Yunjing University, trying to intimidate them.

Why should the present Shenzhou compare to the Global Center?

If they are the weaker, they should bow down to them.

Of course, Hawks wouldn’t truly push things too far. He merely wanted Yunjing University’s people to face some humiliation initially.

In the future, he had plenty of ways to handle them.

The secretary acted on his orders, but returned shortly, "Sir... they’ve already entered the university and settled."

"Who let them get in so easily?" Hawks was furious, slamming the table, "I said they couldn’t enter so easily!"

He had always opposed the exchange project between Shenzhou University and Yunjing University.

Although Yunjing University had obtained a decent rank in the world university rankings, it was still worlds apart from Shenzhou University.

Shenzhou University is of Shenzhou, from 300 years ago. What is today’s Shenzhou?

"Get the person in charge here immediately!" Hawks was boiling with anger, "Whose decision was it?"

"It was my decision." A slow, leisurely voice rose, "Do you have any objections?"