Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl

Chapter 26: 026 The real lifesaver is exposed. Chapter 26: 026 The real lifesaver is exposed. Sheng Yunyi’s eyes narrowed slightly.

She knew nothing of Zhou Hechen’s past, but that did not prevent her from profiting from it.

With the Zhou Family in its prime and under Zhou Hechen’s care, she could effortlessly reap many benefits, which she certainly would not refuse.

Among the Five Great Families of Jiangcheng, none had shallow waters, and there were many siblings in her generation of the Sheng Family, she was not the most favored one.

It was not until the Zhou Family came to thank her, proclaiming her the savior of Zhou Hechen’s life, that her status finally began to improve.

Sheng Yunyi was well aware of how to use her advantages to garner more admiration and pity, but indeed, a sword of Damocles hung over her head—the true savior of Zhou Hechen.

She never knew when that sword might fall.

Sheng Yunyi’s expression darkened.

Just as Fang Qingya was about to ask further questions, Zhou Hechen and Xu Li arrived.

She stood up to greet them, “Brother Hechen, Brother Xu Li.”

Zhou Hechen radiated a chill and ignored her, walking straight towards Sheng Yunyi, causing Fang Qingya’s expression to freeze.

“Qingya, don’t take it to heart, Brother Hechen is just in a foul mood,” Xu Li briefly explained the day’s events, “It’s really bad luck, I even suspect that Ye Wanlan is following Brother Hechen every day.”

“Hechen, don’t be angry, don’t be angry,” Sheng Yunyi soothed, “Perhaps Miss Ye intended to help you secure the contract with the Quan Family, but she just used the wrong method. You can teach her later.”

“Her?” His anger flared even more at her words, “Teaching her would be a waste of time!”

“Alright, Hechen, anger is bad for your health,” Sheng Yunyi touched his chest to calm him, gently saying, “How about I accompany you to see President Quan after dinner?”

Zhou Hechen took her hand and responded in a low voice.

Xu Li laughed and said, “Sister Yunyi is truly formidable. I tried to persuade him all the way here to no avail, but you managed to appease him with just a few words.”

He shook his head secretly.

Zhou Hechen and Sheng Yunyi were a match made in heaven, and the Jiang Circle was awaiting their grand wedding.

Ye Wanlan, no matter how much she schemed, could never come between them.

**
At Peninsula Restaurant, servers brought dishes to the table one after another.

Ye Wanlan spoke slowly, “President Quan must already know that aside from your husband, there is no second person who could have poisoned you.”

“Yes, he is the only one with the opportunity,” Quan Zhaoning closed her eyes, her voice trembling, “I never thought that he… really wanted me dead.”

She and her husband had been together since their youth, known as the “Golden Boy and Jade Girl” among their classmates.

After their marriage, she took over the family business while her husband, concerned about her workload, voluntarily took care of domestic and other affairs. Over the years, they had been extremely supportive of each other, so how could it come to this…

Quan Zhaoning’s heart contracted sharply, a chill creeping into her bones.

“The interests involved between you are quite extensive. Even if the poisoning comes to light, he could find a scapegoat. By revealing it prematurely, you stand to lose more than gain,” Ye Wanlan stated indifferently, “If President Quan trusts me, one day in the future, he will leave stripped of everything and end up behind bars.”

Quan Zhaoning’s expression changed, and a few seconds later, she nodded firmly, “Okay, I trust you.”

The door to the private room opened, and Jiang Xulin pulled out a chair and sat down.

“Incredible, truly incredible,” he clicked his tongue, “Miss Ye, you really have some ability to actually make my aunt collaborate with you. Shouldn’t I get something for introducing you two?”

“What kind of way to address someone is that? No respect for elders?” Quan Zhaoning looked at him coldly.

Jiang Xulin wondered if he heard wrong, “No respect for elders? Aunt, I am seven years older than her.”

“Hmm, now that Miss Ye is my partner, she naturally holds the same status as me,” Quan Zhaoning sipped her red wine, “You might as well call me ‘Aunt’ too.”

Jiang Xulin looked incredulously at Ye Wanlan, “What kind of charm have you fed my aunt?”

“Confidential business matters, Young Master Jiang shouldn’t pry,” Ye Wanlan replied calmly, “Don’t forget to come to work at Pulling the Sky tomorrow.”

“Your company’s name is really weird, well, a bet is a bet, I’ll learn how to be a qualified corporate serf,” Jiang Xulin said, crossing his legs in an “I’m the man” pose, “But I won’t work for free; you have to pay me, and if the salary is too low, I’ll walk at any time.”

Quan Zhaoning spoke up, “Jiang Xulin, do you know why you’re only one meter sixty?”

Jiang Xulin immediately corrected, “Are you kidding me, I’m one eighty-six!”

Quan Zhaoning: “No jokes, stop pretending, or I’ll break your legs.”

Jiang Xulin: “…”

To ensure his height advantage, he decided to behave.

Quan Zhaoning turned his head and asked, “Miss Ye, where are you heading later? I’ll have Xiao Lin take you.”

Ye Wanlan wiped her hands, “I’m going to see a psychologist at No. 1 Middle School, I’ll walk, no need for a ride.”

“You should definitely see that psychologist,” Jiang Xulin wholeheartedly agreed, “I think you’re a lunatic who escaped from a mental institution, no joke.”

Ye Wanlan stood up, smiling, “Thank you for the compliment.”

Jiang Xulin was choked up, “You really are…”

Insanely rational.

After bidding goodbye to Quan Zhaoning, Ye Wanlan went for a follow-up appointment at the time she had arranged with Rong Yu.

Rong Yu had been waiting for a while.

Having been a part-time psychological consultant for three years, he had never encountered a case as difficult as Ye Wanlan’s.

He must cure her!

Rong Yu looked serious, “Student Ye, do you have a life plan?”

People need desires to have the motivation to live, and he could help her recover from this aspect as well.

“My plan?” Ye Wanlan laughed, “Graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Yunjing University at sixteen, a PhD from Shenzhou University at eighteen, and by twenty… let’s say twenty-five, take control of the Global Center.”

She said it casually, as if she were merely discussing where to go for tea today.

“Pfft—!”

Rong Yu spit out the water he had just drunk, his face turning red as he nearly choked on his breath.

Yan Tingfeng looked up.

“Miss Ye Wanlan, do you know what you’re talking about?” Rong Yu couldn’t believe it, “Let’s not even talk about how unrealistic controlling the Global Center is, an eighteen-year-old PhD from Shenzhou University is one in a billion, a rarity you can count on one hand!”

Shenzhou University is doubtlessly the premier institution globally, but it doesn’t belong to Shenzhou.

The reason it was named “Shenzhou” was to commemorate the powerful Shenzhou of three hundred years ago.

The Ning Dynasty of three hundred years past, undeniably the number one in the world at the time.

Unfortunately…

Ye Wanlan corrected him with a smile, “It’s not a dream, it’s ambition.”

Her ambition, bigger than anyone could imagine.

She had her plan down at thirteen, but the Transcendent Woman had stolen four whole years from her.

Ye Wanlan’s eyelashes fluttered down, veiling the fierce murderous intent in her eyes.

“Young… Master!” The door was knocked upon, Bing He came running in a rush, “We found her!”

Fortune favors the diligent, they had found the scumbag who had slept with their young master and then ran off leaving behind a hundred bucks!

Bing He lifted his head, locking eyes with Ye Wanlan.

The air instantly quieted down.