Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl-Chapter 232 Sister Lan: What is this, you think you’re worthy? [2nd update]

Chapter 232: 232 Sister Lan: What is this, you think you’re worthy? [2nd update]

This is one of the few exclusive members-only high-end restaurants in Jiangcheng, where the guests are either distinguished or noble, and they represent the very top tier of the Jiang Circle.

Of course, they would not be unaware of the substitute scandal that had caused an uproar over the past two years.

During this period, the buzz about the event had died down somewhat as it was heard that after Sheng Yunyi’s return, Zhou Hechen naturally no longer needed Ye Wanlan as a substitute, and the two had already parted ways.

Unexpectedly today, the protagonists at the center of the event had all gathered here.

Zhou Zhiyun lifted her head, frowning, "Second Brother?"

This restaurant was indeed frequented not just by her but also by other members of the Zhou Family, who were fond of its cuisine.

Had she known that she would encounter Zhou Hechen at this time, she certainly would not have invited Ye Wanlan to dine here.

"Zhou Zhiyun, don’t make me repeat myself." Zhou Hechen’s gaze was icy, "I don’t care about your charity for poor students, but who you choose as friends--can’t you be more selective? You bring any trash home."

"Second Brother!" Zhou Zhiyun was also angered, "Who I dine with isn’t something I need to report to you, right?"

Zhou Hechen sneered lightly, "Everything you are wearing, using, including what you’re eating right now, isn’t it all provided by the Zhou Family? If you don’t come here, I’ll cut off your cards."

Zhou Zhiyun hadn’t expected Zhou Hechen to be so tyrannical, her face flushed with anger, "Second Brother, Miss Ye is—"

Her shoulder was restrained by a forceful hand.

Zhou Zhiyun was taken aback and turned her head, "Miss Ye..."

Ye Wanlan picked up a glass of freshly poured red wine and stood up, slowly approaching Zhou Hechen.

At this, Zhou Hechen’s expression was haughty, and he snorted coldly.

Xu Li, who followed behind him, saw this and couldn’t help but add, "Ye Wanlan, Brother Hechen doesn’t like this brand of red wine, you’d better not toast—"

However, he didn’t finish his sentence.

With a "splash", the expensive glass of red wine was completely poured over Zhou Hechen’s face.

The thick wine trickled down Zhou Hechen’s hair, cheeks, and ears, soaking his bespoke suit completely.

There were several gasps in the restaurant, along with the click of smartphone cameras.

The scene was so shocking that the servers didn’t dare to approach and just stood there, frozen.

Not to mention the outsiders, even Zhou Hechen himself had not expected to be greeted with such a glass of red wine.

Feeling the stickiness on his body, Zhou Hechen’s voice squeezed through his clenched teeth, "Ye, Wan, Lan!"

"Miss Zhou, let’s change locations," said Ye Wanlan indifferently, "I don’t like having stray dogs barking around me."

Zhou Zhiyun had the same thought and, picking up her bag, followed behind Ye Wanlan.

"Ye Wanlan, if you wanted to draw more of my attention to yourself, to be more noticed by me, then you’ve succeeded," said Zhou Hechen coldly. "I admit, playing hard to get like this, you’ve indeed done a good job."

Ye Wanlan didn’t even turn her head, "What a thing to say, as if you’re worthy."

Her tone was flat and indifferent, without the slightest fluctuation, yet the demeanor she contained in her words made people shiver with cold.

This girl, barely eighteen years old, had an intimidating aura that made one feel compelled to kneel in submission.

"..."

The restaurant fell into silence, other guests hardly dared to breathe.

Xu Li didn’t dare to speak further, only handing over a clean handkerchief, "He, Hechen Brother, go to the resting room to change."

With an ugly expression, Zhou Hechen wiped the wine stains off his face and, led by the restaurant manager, went to the back to the resting room.

As soon as he left, the guests in the restaurant couldn’t wait to share the gossip they had witnessed with friends and relatives, and some posted it online.

[Big news! Big news! Remember the substitute located by Second Young Master Zhou for the Second Miss of the Sheng Family? Today, she splashed him with a glass of red wine.]

[I’m at the scene, it’s hilarious, Second Young Master Zhou even said the young lady was playing hard to get, only for him to be retorted with "what a thing, as if you’re worthy." It was so satisfying to hear.]

[Looking at it this way, it’s not at all like the rumors said, which claimed that he abandoned the substitute because his old flame came back to the country, it’s clearly him not being able to move on and continuously pursuing the young lady.]

[I can’t understand it. Second Young Master Zhou, a grown man, why is he always thinking about these romantic affairs? What, is every girl supposed to like him?]

[Tsk tsk, it’s his inferior nature. After no longer pursuing the substitute he once fawned over, he still can’t accept it and has to console himself by thinking she’s playing hard to get.]

...

"Miss Ye, I’m really sorry," Zhou Zhiyun apologized repeatedly, "I didn’t expect the Second Brother to show up suddenly."

"Miss Zhou, you don’t need to apologize for him, this matter is unrelated to you," Ye Wanlan said blandly, "but indeed, I’ve already grown tired of it."

If it hadn’t been for the Transcendent Woman occupying her body for four years, she would have had nothing to do with Zhou Hechen and Sheng Yunyi.

With the capabilities of those two, they would not have been within the scope of her business dealings.

Unrelated people should not have been in her life at all.

Seeing such annoyance, it would be best not to appear in her sight again.

"Second Brother has always been authoritarian, and I really don’t know what he’s thinking all day," Zhou Zhiyun sighed, "But Miss Ye, rest assured, I’m me, and he is him."

Ye Wanlan nodded. "Miss Zhou’s finances are still under Zhou Family’s control?"

"Half and half," Zhou Zhiyun thought about it and said, "But indeed, half of my income is derived from the dividends of Zhou Corporation."

"Good," Ye Wanlan said, "I want to make a donation for poor students with you, and for that portion of the money, I will take care of it."

"That would be really great!" Zhou Zhiyun smiled happily, "I was thinking that with my current capabilities, I can’t help too many people. With Miss Ye’s help, more female students will be able to leave the mountains."

Ye Wanlan nodded slightly, "The reason I sought you out is this matter, let’s discuss it in my office."

**

Two days later, the first batch of donations and supplies, under the leadership of Zhou Zhiyun, had already arrived in the impoverished mountain areas.

Ye Wanlan also began to pack her luggage, preparing to go to the millennium Capital Fengyuan to record the program "Treasures of The Divine Land."

"Sister, why are you leaving again?" Lin Wenli was somewhat sullen, showing more emotion than usual on his stoic face, "I want to go with you."

"You need to stay at home, or who will take care of Uncle and Auntie?" Ye Wanlan continued packing, "After you finish your college entrance exam next year, I will take you on a trip, okay?"

Lin Wenli was still not giving up, "But if you leave, who will instruct me in martial arts? I’ve just started and there are many issues I need your guidance on."

"You don’t have to worry about this either," Ye Wanlan straightened her back, raising her eyebrows, "I have found you a teacher who can guide you in martial arts at any time during the weekends."

Lin Wenli had a bad premonition, "Sister, who is it?"

"It’s Zheng Xue," Ye Wanlan said, "She has been practicing martial arts since she was young and has a solid foundation. I recently gave her a martial arts manual. Once she has finished, she can teach you."

Lin Wenli: "..."

The bad premonition came true!

He would never forget how headache-inducing it was to explain physics problems to Jiang Zhengxue.

Seeing his dejection, Ye Wanlan’s eyebrows raised higher, "You can also rest assured about Zheng Xue’s studies. I gave her notes, and she’s been making quite a bit of progress recently. It’s perfect, she’ll teach you martial arts and you can help her with her studies."

Lin Wenli sighed, "Alright, I’ll try."

"Sigh, I don’t want Ah Lan to go out either," Lin Huaijin murmured, "The last time she went to Yan City, she encountered an earthquake. What if something bad happens again this time in Fengyuan?"

"Lin Huaijin!" Khor Peiqing’s eyebrows knitted together, a hand snatching his ear, "You jinx! Ah Lan is blessed by the heavens, how could she encounter bad things?"

"Spit, spit, spit, I misspoke," Lin Huaijin instructed, "Ah Lan, remember to make a video call back to us every day after you get there."

"I know, Uncle," Ye Wanlan said, "I’ll report back to you every day."

Only then did Lin Huaijin feel somewhat relieved. Suddenly he asked, "Is Xiao Yan going with you?"

Ye Wanlan nodded.

"Well, that’s good, I’m more at ease with him there. He’s a very polite and well-mannered boy," Lin Huaijin sighed in relief, "If you’re too busy, just have him call me."

Ye Wanlan thought this could indeed save her time, so she sent a message to Yan Tingfeng.

The reply came back immediately with one word, "Okay."

Soon, Lin Huaijin received a new friend notification.

[Yan Tingfeng]: Hello, Uncle.

[Lin Huaijin]: Hello, hello, when you go to Fengyuan, we’re entrusting Ah Lan to your care.

[Yan Tingfeng]: Certainly, Uncle.

Look at that, what did he say, he truly is a courteous and sensible boy.

**

Meanwhile, Jiangcheng University.

"Yixiang, are you leaving now?" Tong Li asked nonchalantly, "The semester has just started, and you’re not staying at the school anymore?"

Zhou Yixiang did not speak, just continued packing her luggage.

"What’s wrong with you today?" Tong Li joked, "Ever since the end of the interview assessment, you seem to be in a bad mood."

Zhou Yixiang lifted her head, "Why did you give me lemon water that was tainted?"

Tong Li froze, not expecting her to be so direct, "What... What are you talking about, Yixiang? Wasn’t that lemon water sold in the cafeteria? We used to drink it too."

"It was only the lemon water you gave me that caused me stomach pain." Zhou Yixiang’s voice was cold, "You locked the bathroom door too, didn’t you? I don’t believe you couldn’t hear the noise inside."

Tong Li’s expression changed.

"You think just because I missed the interview assessment because of you, you could pass it?" Zhou Yixiang countered, "Don’t forget, several of your assignments were guided by me."

That hit a sore spot for Tong Li, her fingernails digging into the palm of her hand.

Zhou Yixiang’s talent was too good, and that was why Tong Li had always been secretly envious of her.

Having left with no choice, Tong Li decided to be blunt, laughing coldly, "Yes, it was all me, but do you have evidence? If you are able, go report me to the college! Zhou Yixiang, do you have the evidence?"

No? Then stop questioning her!

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