Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 693 Ye Wanlan: With me here [1st update]

Chapter 693: 693 Ye Wanlan: With me here [1st update]

"..."

The entire scene fell silent.

Everyone was stunned.

No one expected Yeh Xingli to directly strike Bo Gaolang.

Yeh Xingli might have a strange temper, but geniuses often have some personality flaws. The International Strategic Studies Institute gathers various eccentrics, and everyone is accustomed to it.

Though Yeh Xingli is known for his sharp tongue, he has never resorted to physical violence.

He and Bo Gaolang have always been at odds, clashing even in front of the dean, albeit always verbally.

Such blatant assault—has Yeh Xingli gone mad?

Bo Gaolang was incredulous; the pain on his face couldn’t match the shock and anger in his heart.

Yeh Xingli dared to strike him?

He would pay the corresponding price for this!

Bo Gaolang wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his gaze sinister.

"Professor Bai! Professor Ye!" Someone interjected, anxious to mediate, "Please don’t argue. The urgent matter is to address the DS virus situation."

"Last time." Yeh Xingli remained unfazed, "Open the door!"

"Fine, open the door, let him in." Bo Gaolang sneered, "I want to see if you can bear the responsibility if the DS virus leaks out!"

The staff had no choice but to open the door for Yeh Xingli.

"Professor Ye has gone mad! Human life is important, but the value of eight thousand researchers combined doesn’t compare to his!"

"Sigh, there’s no stopping him. Teacher Yeh’s temper has always been stubborn. Quickly send someone to inform his mentor, perhaps there’s still a chance to save him."

"If Professor Ye meets with an accident..."

All voices abruptly ceased.

The International Strategic Studies Institute was divided into several factions—one protecting Yeh Xingli, and one wanting to eliminate him.

As the youngest S-Class researcher, Yeh Xingli had made too great a contribution to the International Strategic Studies Institute, so those protecting him would not allow him to be harmed.

The door closed again, the assistant looked up nervously: "Professor Bai, what should we do now? And about Yunjing University..."

"Just a dozen exchange students from Yunjing University, mere kids who haven’t grown their hair yet." Bo Gaolang was dismissive, "If they were Shenzhou University students, we would indeed need to be more cautious."

In his view, even formal researchers in N District, are sacrifices that can be made for the bigger picture, let alone a few exchange students?

"Hmph, Yeh Xingli is rather merciful." Bo Gaolang snorted coldly, "I can only hope his mercy doesn’t cost him his life."

At this point, pride was evident in his eyes.

Before Yeh Xingli entered the institute, the title of the youngest genius always landed on him.

But everything changed after Yeh Xingli appeared.

So as long as Yeh Xingli dies, he will regain what he has lost.

Bo Gaolang ordered coldly, "Follow the procedure, first release the antidote smoke."

**

The researchers in N District quickly calmed down after a brief panic and entered the emergency shelters under the guidance of their team leaders.

The students from Yunjing University also followed suit.

The emergency shelters were established underground in each district and could withstand large-scale explosions.

But a virus is different, it penetrates everywhere.

"This is a secure area; we have no communication devices and can’t contact the outside!" Teacher Qi took a deep breath, "It’s all my fault. If I had canceled today’s tour, this wouldn’t have happened."

Could they really be treated as sacrifices by the International Strategic Studies Institute?

Ye Wanlan’s eyes narrowed slightly, and she slowly stood up.

"Wanlan!" A female student grabbed her clothes, "Don’t go out!"

Teacher Qi was also shocked: "Student Ye, let’s stay here with everyone; there must be a way to rescue us."

"I’ve been to the Global Center, more familiar than you." Ye Wanlan said softly, "Teacher Qi, you stay put with all the students, but I can’t sit idly by."

If the DS virus is as dangerous as the staff mentioned, she must find the source and resolve it.

"Student Ye!"

"Wanlan!"

The group could only watch as Ye Wanlan decisively left the shelter, while the researchers in N District just glanced numbly.

At this point, it’s uncertain whether they can save their own lives; they have no time to care for others.

"Young lady!" An old researcher spoke up, "Don’t go out there; you won’t survive. If they don’t find the virus source, the entire N District will be wiped clean."

"No," Ye Wanlan crouched down, meeting the old man’s gaze, speaking gently, "You will live long, as long as I’m here, I promise."

The old researcher was startled, staring blankly without reaction.

Ye Wanlan still wore a gas mask as she stepped into the smoke.

Her vision wasn’t affected by the smoke; everything remained clear.

She proceeded towards the place where the virus was stored, as the staff had previously indicated.

At that moment, she heard footsteps.

Quick and rushed, echoing through the empty laboratory area.

"Sister YN..." Yeh Xingli panted, stopping before her, "Are you alright?"

"I’m fine." Ye Wanlan frowned, "Why did you come in?"

"I heard the DS virus leaked, and N District was shut down immediately, so I rushed here, not expecting you to be here, Sister YN." Yeh Xingli’s eyes were cold, "It’s definitely man-made!"

"Guessed so." Ye Wanlan replied calmly, "Seems like many hidden dangers exist in each of your fields."

Yeh Xingli paused, then sighed lightly, "Where people gather, there’s competition. When competition turns into vicious conflict, collapse is inevitable."

"Then clear out those parasites," Ye Wanlan said casually, "No mercy is needed; just eliminate them."

Yeh Xingli’s heart shook.

The Ye Wanlan he knew was always loyal and protective of friends like them.

He always presumed she was elegant and gentle before meeting her.

But it wasn’t until they met that Yeh Xingli realized his perspective was mistaken.

Decisive and efficient.

This was the real Ye Wanlan.

"I need to trace the DS virus leak source first." Ye Wanlan took out a pill and tossed it to Yeh Xingli, "I don’t trust your institute’s gas masks; my own medicine is more reliable."

Yeh Xingli immediately swallowed it: "Sister YN, I’ll go with you."

The two continued forward.

The smoke now filled the entire N District, even obstructing monitors from showing the laboratory area.

"Sister YN, the DS virus came from Atlantis," Yeh Xingli murmured, "Their structure differs from ours. I suspect this virus might be harmless to them but fatal to us."

"Shh—"

Ye Wanlan’s eyes abruptly turned cold, her index finger against her lips: "Someone’s coming."

Yeh Xingli’s back tightened instantly; he widened his eyes, barely daring to breathe.

All research personnel had entered the emergency shelter; with smoke everywhere, it’s unclear if it truly contains harmful toxins.

How could there be someone?

However, Yeh Xingli never doubted Ye Wanlan’s words, his trust in her absolute.

As the smoke grew denser, a tall figure appeared before them.

That person turned their head.

Yeh Xingli saw a face and his breath caught for a moment.