Chapter 17: What If She Isn’t the Only One Who Reborn?

“…That’s how things are.”

“If it weren’t for the Yin Family Old Lady needing care, Uncle Yin wouldn’t have remarried given his temperament.”

“Every family has its own difficulties—this is the challenge of blended families.”

Hearing about the Yin family’s situation for the first time, Shen Yi’an was frankly somewhat stunned.

In her impression, from Yin Qingqing’s descriptions, the Yin family seemed almost too perfect.

A kind father, a gentle mother, a caring older brother—the whole family living together in harmony.

If not for Li Beichen’s explanation, she might never have understood why Yin Qingqing would harm her.

As she pondered, she responded, “She harmed me just because she envied my family?”

“But she’s never been to my home or met my family.”

“It can’t just be out of sheer resentment, can it?”

Upon hearing this, Li Beichen thought for a few seconds before answering, “I believe it’s most likely because of your personality and character.”

“Someone raised in an unhappy family would likely have a completely opposite disposition to who you are now.”

“You’re too free!”

Those last few words struck Shen Yi’an deeply, making her unconsciously reflect on her upbringing.

Her tolerant father, efficient mother, generous and capable two older sisters, and her two brothers—one stern, one easygoing.

From childhood to adulthood, they had all accompanied her growth.

Because she had been frail since young, her family never spoke a harsh word to her; at most, when truly angered, they’d lightly tap her forehead.

She had ample Space to grow, and her family gave her enough love.

That was why she developed such an enthusiastic and cheerful personality.

Thinking this, Shen Yi’an couldn’t help but agree with Li Beichen’s view, “Perhaps you’re right—she was jealous of my family.”

Hearing her murmur, Li Beichen’s eyes darkened, “Whatever the reason, she shouldn’t have harbored harmful intentions.”

“If that day you had encountered someone other than me…”

He didn’t finish, but his clenched fist expressed his inner thoughts.

Thankfully, the person in the private room that day was him!

Understanding his implication, Shen Yi’an smiled slightly without replying.

If she hadn’t woken up at that precise moment, perhaps what he feared would have truly happened.

But fate is fair.

Knowing she had endured a tragic life before, this lifetime was her compensation.

Both lost in their thoughts, a brief silence fell between them.

Unlike Li Beichen’s upright posture, Shen Yi’an was curled up in her seat.

As her gaze drifted past a certain scene outside the car window, a startling idea suddenly exploded in her mind.

What if she isn’t the only one who reborn?

What if Yin Qingqing also reborn? Then everything she had experienced since her rebirth would make sense.

In her previous life, Yin Qingqing had drugged the milk candy, causing her to be taken deep into the remote mountains without any awareness.

“Taken” wasn’t quite accurate—it was more like kidnapped.

Because of her disappearance, Yin Qingqing indeed lived comfortably for a while.

But perhaps the life she anticipated never arrived, leading Yin Qingqing to die resentfully as well.

Reborn, Yin Qingqing clearly knew better what kind of life she wanted.

So, she resorted to the same old method—drugging her and sending her away—to achieve her reborn goals.

Throughout this process, the key point that reconnected them was… Li Beichen!

Yes, it was Li Beichen!

Before Li Beichen appeared, Yin Qingqing had carried herself with complete confidence.

She knew exactly what was going to happen and where it would take place.

That was why she used “looking for her” as an excuse to lead the entire class directly to the private room at Da Fugui to “catch them in the act.”

Unfortunately for her, Shen Yi’an had also been reborn.

The gears of fate had shifted at this very moment.

When Yin Qingqing brought everyone to the private room, Shen Yi’an encountered Li Beichen in another private room not far away.

Everything that followed made perfect sense.

She had Li Beichen step forward as a witness, which coincidentally struck Yin Qingqing’s weak spot.

Yin Qingqing, who had just been reborn and thought she knew everything, was completely caught off guard.

Not only did she confront Shen Yi’an in front of everyone, demanding to know why she was with Li Beichen, but she also sharply and urgently ordered them to separate.

Shortly after, He Haiguang’s men showed up and took Yin Qingqing away.

Shen Yi’an recognized the man—he was the same person who had escorted her and He Haiguang onto the train in her previous life.

After piecing together the earlier events, Shen Yi’an found herself puzzled again by Yin Qingqing’s recent reappearance.

She couldn’t understand why He Haiguang, with his ruthless methods, would let Yin Qingqing go.

Although Yin Qingqing had been taken away in front of Li Beichen, the person who returned was definitely not the same unharmed Yin Qingqing.

Based on what she knew from her past life, He Haiguang’s subordinates had countless ways to torment people.

They could leave not a single mark on the surface, but the internal damage was another story.

When Yin Qingqing reappeared, Shen Yi’an observed her carefully—every physical characteristic was exactly the same as before she was taken away, as if she hadn’t suffered at all.

So, why was that?

Could it be that the reborn Yin Qingqing knew something she didn’t?

But of course!

After being taken away, Shen Yi’an had lived deep in the remote mountains, completely cut off from any information.

Yin Qingqing was different.

She had always lived in Jingshi and, through her connections in trafficking Shen Yi’an, had likely forged ties with He Haiguang.

So, was it because of crucial information from her past life that Yin Qingqing managed to stay unharmed in this one?

How could Yin Qingqing be so lucky in life?

She had sold Shen Yi’an out once already, and now she was trying to do it again in this lifetime.

Most importantly, the information the two of them possessed was entirely different.

From the looks of it, Yin Qingqing was clearly several steps ahead.

So, how could Shen Yi’an get her revenge?

Was she reborn only to watch her enemy rise to greatness?

No!

Absolutely not!

The moment she was reborn, she had resolved to make Yin Qingqing suffer the consequences a hundred times over.

But now, without the upper hand, how could she turn the tables?

As her gaze swept over the golden wheat fields outside the car window, Shen Yi’an’s previously confused eyes suddenly lit up.

The Spiritual Spring Space!

That’s right—while Yin Qingqing had the advantage of past-life experience, Shen Yi’an had the Spiritual Spring Space by her side.

If nothing else,

as long as the Space accumulated enough energy to level up, she might just find a way to counter Yin Qingqing.

Moreover, she already knew that Yin Qingqing’s goal in being reborn was to get closer to Li Beichen.

To be more precise, she intended to marry Li Beichen.

With that in mind, Shen Yi’an could casually bring up Li Beichen and their own closeness the next time she saw Yin Qingqing.

By that time, Yin Qingqing would surely be hopping mad, and might even lose her composure.

Once a person loses rationality, their actions are bound to be full of flaws and recklessness.

Wouldn’t that be her chance for revenge?

The thought of being able to personally exact vengeance suddenly brought a smile to Shen Yi’an’s previously troubled face.

Noticing this, Li Beichen, who had been watching her from the corner of his eye, couldn’t help but feel curious. “What were you thinking about just now? Why did you suddenly smile?”

“Is it because we’re getting closer to home?”