Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl-Chapter 229 Shenzhou University, Sister Lan’s people are everywhere【1 more】

Chapter 229: 229 Shenzhou University, Sister Lan’s people are everywhere【1 more】

Zhou Hechen had originally been resting with his eyes closed, but upon hearing these words, he suddenly opened his eyes, and his gaze swept towards Xu Li like lightning. "What do you mean by saying that?"

"Brother Hechen, you said you were kidnapped when you were nine years old." Xu Li counted on his fingers, "That year, Sister Yunyi and I were both six, at that time—"

"What are you talking about?" A gentle voice rang out, "What happened when you were six? Let’s see if I remember something from over a decade ago."

Seeing Sheng Yunyi, Zhou Hechen immediately disregarded Xu Li and stood up, "It’s so late, why aren’t you resting properly?"

"I was thinking you were too busy to have dinner, so I specifically made soup to bring over to you." Sheng Yunyi smiled softly, "Xu Li is also here, so let’s just sit down and eat together."

"Thank you, Sister Yunyi." Xu Li expressed his gratitude, "We were just talking about our childhood. I was wondering when Sister Yunyi went to South City, weren’t we traveling to Harbor City at that time?"

Sheng Yunyi’s smile remained unchanged, and there was no abnormality in her expression. She looked somewhat surprised, "Xu Li, have you forgotten? I was separated from you guys for a day, and Aunt Xu even came looking for me."

"Ah, right!" Once she mentioned it, Xu Li remembered, "At that time, my mother was so anxious, she thought you were lost."

"I was lost." Sheng Yunyi shook her head, "But I accidentally boarded a ferry and ended up in South City. However, it might have been a blessing in disguise. If I hadn’t gotten lost, how could I have happened to rescue Hechen?"

More than a decade ago, both transportation and the internet were not as developed as they are now, and it certainly wasn’t possible to have surveillance cameras on every street and alley.

The person who rescued Zhou Hechen wasn’t her, she had only told Madam Sheng, and by chance, it was overheard by Fang Qingli’s gardener.

But now, the gardener was dead, and Madam Sheng was in prison awaiting final judgment, and no second person knew her secret.

As long as she insisted on her story, no one would be able to prove otherwise.

Unless, the true savior who rescued Zhou Hechen all those years ago came forward.

As many years had passed and no one had approached the Zhou Family, Sheng Yunyi felt much more at ease.

She had long anticipated that Xu Li or someone else might ask such questions and had prepared her excuses and justifications well in advance.

"Xu Li, how could I remember my life-saving benefactor incorrectly?" Zhou Hechen looked at Xu Li with a warning glance, "The issues with the Sheng Family are already distressing Yunyi enough, don’t add fuel to the fire."

Xu Li also felt somewhat embarrassed, "I’m sorry, Brother Hechen, Sister Yunyi, I remembered it wrong."

But he felt that something wasn’t quite right.

Xu Li stayed extra vigilant, preparing to go back and discuss the past with Madam Xu.

**

The next day, at Jiangcheng No.7 Middle School.

Early in the morning, the No.7 Middle School Principal summoned all the top senior students to his office.

Xue Yiwei coldly glanced at Ye Wanlan, her fingers clenched tightly.

"Dear students, there’s another piece of good news to tell you," the No.7 Middle School Principal said with a serious expression, "about Shenzhou University."

Shenzhou University!

This term alone made even Su Xubai, the World’s Richest, startle.

Shenzhou University, recognized as the world’s top academic institution.

It drew innumerable geniuses from all around the globe, annually sending countless talents into various fields.

The only regret was that despite bearing the name "Shenzhou," the university had no connection with Shenzhou.

Even in recent years, the number of Shenzhou youths who managed to enter Shenzhou University was few and far between.

Xue Yiwei was also startled and blurted out, "Principal, is Shenzhou University coming to our school for recruitment?"

"That’s not it," the No.7 Middle School Principal shook his head, "How could Shenzhou University actively recruit at a high school? Even Yunjing University Affiliated Middle School doesn’t have that privilege."

Xue Yiwei was somewhat embarrassed.

"It’s that this year, Shenzhou University has expanded its recruitment plan, and it’s no longer simply conducting academic assessments," the No.7 Middle School Principal explained. "If someone has a unique skill, like Zither, Go, Calligraphy, and Painting, carving, or embroidery, and can pass Shenzhou University’s assessments in these areas, they could be accepted out of the ordinary."

Ye Wanlan looked up, "Intangible cultural heritage?"

"You might say that," the No.7 Middle School Principal nodded. "If any of you are interested, I have the relevant information and documents here; you can take them to look over."

This was both good news and not so good.

Because, including Xue Yiwei, everyone had only focused on their studies, where would they find the time to learn such skills?

"Eh? Acupuncture too?" Su Xueqing looked at the document, "Does that mean we can all give it a try?" freewebnσvel.cøm

No response.

Su Xueqing raised her head to see Ye Wanlan lost in thought, "Ah Lan, what are you thinking about?"

Ye Wanlan pondered, "I’m wondering why Shenzhou University would suddenly expand its recruitment plan?"

"Well, it could be that there’s a change in the administration, and the new management thinks it’s important to prioritize arts and culture," Su Xueqing supported her chin with her hand, "But the list of skills mentioned in this document, they’re almost all intangible cultural heritage projects from Shenzhou."

"Yes." Ye Wanlan looked up calmly, "It’s an opportunity, but more likely a trap."

Jiang Xulin had a close call, which made her realize that in this world, there were people who didn’t want Shenzhou’s heritage to continue.

Shenzhou University’s move was bound to cause a huge stir in Shenzhou, and many people would choose to apply.

If all these artisans of intangible cultural heritage ended up in the Global Center, it would be a significant blow to Shenzhou.

The No.7 Middle School Principal and the students could only see the surface benefits, but hidden in the shadows was a host of risks.

Ye Wanlan’s gaze was cold and detached.

She took out her phone and sent a message in the private chat.

**[YN]:** What’s the deal with Shenzhou University’s enrollment plan this year?

**[World’s Richest]:** What plan? Is Sister Yunyi not satisfied? If not, I’ll throw money at them to make changes immediately.

**[Cultural Person]:** Hey, is Sister Yunyi talking about the expanded enrollment plan? Someone from our side took a position at Shenzhou University, probably his doing.

**[YN]:** I need more information.

Before anyone else could speak, an ID named "Genius" popped up.

**[Genius]:** Received, I’ve sent everything to you.

**[World’s Richest]:** Oh, almost forgot we have people at Shenzhou University too, then it’s all good, saved some money.

Ye Wanlan opened the private chat with "Genius" and, sure enough, the person had sent her a compressed file.

The file was over ten gigabytes in size.

Ye Wanlan fell silent. Were these all of Shenzhou University’s records, right from its establishment?

**[Genius]:** Sister Yunyi is suddenly inquiring about Shenzhou University, planning to come to Shenzhou University to help me?

**[Cultural Person]:** Don’t bother Sister Yunyi while she’s busy, off with you!

**[Genius]:** Huh, what is Sister Yunyi doing? Can I help in any way?

**[YN]:** [Image]

The whole chat went silent, staring at the image of a senior high school history textbook.

Ye Wanlan downloaded and unzipped the file, beginning to carefully review the contents, not overlooking a single clue.

It was said that Shenzhou University was founded and funded by a businessman who had traveled to Shenzhou.

That was three hundred years ago.

At that time, the Ning Dynasty was at an unprecedented peak of power, all nations bowing down to it.

Shenzhou University should have been established in Shenzhou, but, unfortunately, the country fell apart overnight, and everything turned to ash.

It was also because of the fall of the Ning Dynasty that the Global Center came into being.

Now Shenzhou University had been established for over two hundred years, its status unshakeable.

Ye Wanlan suddenly said, "Xueqing, I’m not going to Shenzhou University, but I must see this assessment they’ve created."

If anyone were to target Shenzhou or its non-heritage artisans, she would never accept it.

"Okay," Su Xueqing realized this was no simple matter, "I’ll join you."

After another class, Ye Wanlan received a phone call.

"Sister Lan," Fang Qingli spoke with vitality, "shall I pick you up from school at noon? Then we can go to Jiangcheng University together, to cheer for Yixiang?"

"Okay," Ye Wanlan replied, "I’ve prepared a gift, I’ll bring it along."

**

Jiangcheng University, Arts Department.

Inside the dormitory, Zhou Yixiang was still working on her jewelry design.

"Yixiang, the retest is in the afternoon, are you ready?" asked a roommate, followed by a sigh, "Though you’ll surely be fine, you’ve always been number one in our department. The spot at Yunjing University has to be yours."

However, Zhou Yixiang shook her head, "Even when hunting a rabbit, a lion must use full strength; I can’t let my guard down until I see the results."

Though she carried the surname Zhou, she had never enjoyed any benefits from the Zhou Family.

If not for Zhou Zhiyun’s support, she might not have had the chance even to attend high school.

She had to break through on her own abilities to stand firm in society and not be cast aside.

"You’re already talented, and yet you work so hard. How are we ordinary people supposed to live?" her roommate laughed. "Alright, have a glass of lemon water to relax, and get ready for the retest this afternoon."

"Thank you," Zhou Yixiang thanked her, took a sip of water, and, with concentrated effort, continued to design on her computer.

From the night before, when Ye Wanlan told her that her designs could be crafted into real objects, her inspiration hadn’t stopped flowing.

It would be her honor to have her work reach Shenzhou and even the world.

After finishing a sketch, Zhou Yixiang went to the restroom.

Suddenly, her stomach churned, her innards feeling twisted together.

The acute pain in her stomach turned her vision black and nearly made her faint, her forehead dripping with sweat.

This is bad...

Biting her teeth, Zhou Yixiang struggled to stand, reaching for the door to call out her roommate’s name: "Tong Li..."

But she couldn’t open it.

The restroom door wouldn’t budge; it was locked from the outside.

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