Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl

Qin Xian ranked third in the Qin Family, with an older brother and a second sister above him.

Having been doted on since childhood, he didn't have to manage the company, with dividends to collect each year, and naturally developed an arrogant and domineering temperament.

He certainly couldn't swallow this affront.

Qin Xian paused, "Brother Hechen on the other hand..."

"Hechen is your brother, of course he'd side with you," Madam Qin said with a light smile, "He has already entrusted the matter entirely to us."

Only then did Qin Xian feel relieved; sometimes he couldn't quite fathom Zhou Hechen.

Zhou Hechen's ambivalent attitude towards Ye Wanlan had given her the illusion that she could replace Sheng Yunyi.

Qin Xian sneered, "Where is Ye Wanlan now?"

"She has returned to the Lin Family. Ah Xian, you should rest a little. Later in the afternoon, mother will accompany you to 'pay a visit'," said Madam Qin, who then turned to Sheng Yunyi with an apologetic expression, "Yunyi, Ah Xian is still a bit unstable, could I trouble you to keep him company today?"

Sheng Yunyi was startled, "Of course, after all, I bear some responsibility."

"Then I'll have to trouble you," Madam Qin said warmly, "Thank goodness we have you, Yunyi. Otherwise, none of us could calm Ah Xian down."

She knew that the Zhou and Sheng families were considering a union through marriage, but as nothing was set in stone, there were always variables.

Among all the daughters of wealthy families in Jiang Circle, Sheng Yunyi had the best background and the highest education—it would be best if she could marry into their Qin family.

Madam Qin left the hospital room, leaving the two alone together.

**

In the afternoon, at Jiangcheng No.1 Middle School.

Inside the psychological counseling room, Ye Wanlan was having a follow-up session.

"Student Ye, you're recovering very well," Dr. Rong said with satisfaction, "As long as you persist and don't engage in self-destructive behavior, you'll soon be able to return to a normal life!"

Ye Wanlan hummed in response.

If only she could go back to before.

But she firmly believed in one principle: better than self-consuming, was to go mad and destroy the world.

Yan Tingfeng watched her quietly; his eyes were pitch-black and smiling, but his pupils harbored a chill.

The ringtone of a cellphone broke the silence; Ye Wanlan answered, "Qingli."

"Sister Lan, it's bad!" Cheng Qingli said urgently, "People from the Qin Family have arrived at your uncle's place; they'll be there in ten minutes, just as you predicted!"

The expressions of Yan Tingfeng and Dr. Rong both shifted, clearly having heard.

"Mhm, okay, I know," Ye Wanlan said indifferently, "Is everything ready?"

"Everything's all set," Cheng Qingli was still worried, "But Sister Lan, the other party is the Qin Family, a prominent family in Jiangcheng..."

"A prominent Jiangcheng family?" Ye Wanlan said nonchalantly, "That's exactly the kind of corrupt household I intend to strike."

Unable to help himself, Dr. Rong asked, "What have you done?"

Ye Wanlan outlined briefly, "Nothing much."

"Really? You managed to break a grown man's hand?" Dr. Rong was almost in disbelief.

Ye Wanlan flexed her wrist with a smile, "Want to try?"

"No, no need!" Rong Yu hastily retreated behind Yan Tingfeng, "I'm frail, it wouldn't be good!"

Yan Tingfeng blinked lightly, making eye contact with her.

His brows and eyes were still the familiar gentleness, eyes like pools, calm and tender, as if they contained the sweetest affections in the world, gently stirring her heartstrings.

Ye Wanlan spoke indifferently, "Dr. Rong, thank you for the treatment today, I have other matters and must go now."

"Hey, wait—" Dr. Rong hadn't finished speaking when the door was closed.

He stayed stunned for two seconds, then exclaimed in distress, "It's over, she's thoroughly gone bad ah, how can breaking a person's limbs be considered nothing?"

Yan Tingfeng's fingers rubbed the jade ring between them, "It really is nothing."

Dr. Rong, "?"

Yan Tingfeng's voice was gentle, "Should have crushed the bones too, the remaining flesh can still be used to make medicine."

Rong Yu, "…you've gone bad too!"

He was a man of noble character and must not stoop to madmen's level.

**

At this time, the Lin Family.

Madam Qin, accompanied by a team of bodyguards, had arrived at the Lin family, with Sheng Yunyi by Qin Xian's side.

Qin Xian had woken up, but with his muscles and bones injured, it would be a hundred days before recovery, so he could only sit in a wheelchair.

"Open the door," Madam Qin said.

The bodyguard stepped forward and pounded on the door with great force, the sound thunderous.

"BANG BANG BANG!"

The door opened, and out came Khor Peiqing.

She glanced at the Qin Family's show of force and said calmly, "Yes, what is it?"

Madam Qin was slightly taken aback.

She truly did not expect that Khor Peiqing, an ordinary woman, could remain so composed in such a situation, but perhaps it was ignorance that begot fearlessness.

"I'm not here to find you," Madam Qin spoke from a position of superiority, "but I'm sorry, your niece's character is despicable, and to get her to come out, I guess I'll have to start with you."

The bodyguard moved to grab Khor Peiqing.

A hand reached out from behind, grabbing the bodyguard's shoulder!

"CRACK!"

The bodyguard felt his bones dislocate under violent force, instantly losing all strength.

The girl appeared soundlessly, with only the breeze stirring and leaves rustling as they fell.

Khor Peiqing was shielded behind her as if she had gained the world's most impenetrable barrier.

Madam Qin suddenly frowned.

This was her first meeting with Ye Wanlan.

Before this, she had thought anyone willing to be a body double was surely of lowly status.

Yet, the girl before her was sharp as a sword, her edge too intense to face directly.

Ye Wanlan's gaze was serene, "I doubt you want to find out, the cost of touching my family."

"Oh?" Madam Qin laughed mockingly, "What cost? You have a big mouth, but a pity, not much capability."

Do you really think the Jiangcheng Lin Family can be equated with the Yunjing Lin Family?

Where did this brute strength come from, with not a trace of upbringing!

"Enough," Madam Qin waved a hand, signaling the bodyguards to move on, "I'm here today for you. My son has been unconscious for an entire week, and I'm very upset. Tell me, if you lived your life properly, where would the face of the Qin Family go?"

Ye Wanlan said indifferently, "When your son pushed me into the water, broke my arm, I didn't call the police to arrest him. I've already given you enough face."

Madam Qin's expression changed drastically, her voice stern, "What did you say?!"

Sheng Yunyi's brows furrowed.

Today's Ye Wanlan was too different.

Can a person really change so much in temperament after a life and death experience?

"You say I pushed you into the water and broke your arm, do you have proof?" Qin Xian stared at Ye Wanlan, his expression hostile, "How would you call the police to arrest me? Can you even catch me? Ridiculous!"

"Miss Ye, listen to me, please don't act on impulse, calling the police would be bad for everyone," Sheng Yunyi persuaded Ye Wanlan, then turned to Qin Xian, "Ah Xian, Miss Ye might have her difficulties, let's both take a step back. I'll be the witness, let's not make a big deal out of this."

Qin Xian grew even more furious, and he said coldly, "Yunyi, you don't need to speak for her. Didn't she hurt you enough last time? You're kind, but she's malicious. I'm asking her, what proof does she have?"

If you're so capable, then actually send me in!