Chapter 75: The Timeline Was Moved Up, and the Reborn Female Protagonist Appeared  

Boom!  

Something exploded in Jiang Rou’s mind.  

Lin Yuyao!  

She was actually Lin Yuyao.  

Jiang Rou was all too familiar with the name “Lin Yuyao.”  

Because Lin Yuyao was the reborn female protagonist in the original story—the true, dazzling heroine.  

Had she not transmigrated into this book and unexpectedly appeared in this era, then Lin Yuyao would have been the one and only.  

She had come with memories of her past life.  

She was also cherished by the original author like a beloved daughter, truly possessing the strongest protagonist’s halo.  

Jiang Rou had known from the very beginning that Lin Yuyao would inevitably appear.

Their meeting was bound to happen because it was a predetermined fact.  

However…  

Not now!  

Not at this point in time!  

The original owner of Jiang Rou’s body was supposed to die in a storm six months later, leaving no remains behind.  

Lin Yuyao, knowing about this event, had deliberately chosen to arrive on the island only after the original owner’s death—when Zhou Chongshan had become a widower—in order to avoid arousing suspicion.  

That should have been months later.  

The original owner and Lin Yuyao were never supposed to have met.  

So, why now?

Why had Lin Yuyao appeared ahead of time?!  

Jiang Rou’s thoughts were now a tangled mess, like a ball of cotton in chaos, impossible to sort out.

Where had things gone wrong?  

Had Lin Yuyao encountered something unexpected?  

Or…  

Was it because of her own transmigration into this book that a series of butterfly effects had been triggered in this world?  

Had Lin Yuyao’s actions changed as a result?  

This was the only explanation Jiang Rou could barely come up with amidst the chaos in her mind.  

A deep sense of unease surged within her, like turbulent waves crashing in her heart.  

Zhou Chongshan silently furrowed his brows, his gaze filled with concern as it landed on Jiang Rou’s slightly pale face. He tightened his grip on her hand once again.  

Still ice-cold.  

Following Jiang Rou’s gaze, Zhou Chongshan cast a quick glance at Lin Yuyao before swiftly withdrawing his eyes and returning his attention to Jiang Rou, his worry intensifying.  

His little wife—  

Even on the first day she arrived on the island, when she saw him stark naked wrestling a sow, she hadn’t shown such a panicked expression.  

Yet now—  

It was just a strange woman, someone who didn’t appear threatening in the slightest.  

Why was Jiang Rou looking so terrified?  

Could it be that they knew each other from before?  

The young couple—one in shock and disbelief, the other in anxious concern—were completely immersed in their own little world.  

Meanwhile, Zhao Guosheng and Zhao Guifen didn’t notice the subtle changes in their expressions and continued chatting with Yang Hongping with smiles on their faces.  

The moment Zhao Guifen heard the name “Lin Yuyao.” she immediately remembered.

“Lin Yuyao… Oh! I know, I know! Isn’t she Lin Yulan’s cousin? I’ve heard her mention her so many times. Just recently, Yulan was saying that her cousin joined the cultural troupe—she’s beautiful, a great dancer, and incredibly talented. Such a wonderful girl, and now she’s joining our Military Unit?”  

“That’s right. She’s Yulan’s cousin and will be part of our Military Unit from now on. She just arrived today, so I’m showing her around to help her get familiar with the environment and meet people. That way, we can arrange her accommodations more smoothly.”  

Yang Hongping responded with a smile.  

A newly arrived telephone operator being personally guided by the political commissar’s wife and the women’s director, Yang Hongping—this alone spoke volumes about Lin Yuyao’s background and family connections.  

Though Zhao Guosheng and Zhao Guifen seemed straightforward and carefree, they had the necessary social awareness.  

Exchanging a glance, they immediately adjusted their attitude toward Lin Yuyao, becoming even more courteous and warm.  

Yang Hongping continued with the introductions.  

“Yuyao, this is Second Battalion Commander Zhao Guosheng, and this is his wife, Zhao Guifen. This is Third Regiment Commander Zhou Chongshan, and… his wife, Jiang Rou.”  

Lin Yuyao had delicate features, a refined appearance, and was undoubtedly a natural beauty.  

As the female protagonist, her looks were, of course, exceptional.  

She smiled politely and warmly as she greeted everyone.  

“Commander Zhao, Sister Guifen, hello, I’m Lin Yuyao.”  

Then—  

She turned to face Third Regiment Commander Zhou Chongshan.  

“Regiment Commander Zhou, hello. I look forward to learning from you in the future.”  

Having lived through two lifetimes, this was the first time Lin Yuyao had ever seen Zhou Chongshan.

It wasn’t the man from the photos.  

Nor the one from the newspapers.  

It was a real, living, breathing man standing right in front of her.  

Lin Yuyao’s first impression of Zhou Chongshan was that he was very tall and… very intimidating.  

He stood over 1.9 meters, with rugged and sharp features. A distinct, menacing scar ran above his temple.  

At this moment, his expression was grim, his face darkened, and the aura he exuded was downright hostile.  

This was their first meeting.  

But for some reason, Lin Yuyao could feel a sense of animosity from him.  

That shouldn’t be…  

The smile on her face stiffened slightly.  

As for Jiang Rou—  

It wasn’t that Lin Yuyao deliberately ignored her. It was simply because she knew that in a few months, Jiang Rou would meet a tragic end.  

To Lin Yuyao, someone who was destined to die was nothing more than an insignificant existence.  

That had been her initial belief.  

But that belief was about to change.  

Zhou Chongshan merely gave her a brief nod in response to her greeting.  

Then, almost instantly, the fierce look on his face softened as he lowered his head slightly, his expression shifting into one of unmistakable gentleness as he gazed at the woman beside him.  

Anyone could tell at a glance—this couple shared a deep bond.  

Zhou Chongshan, a man of iron and steel, held Jiang Rou in the highest regard, treating her with undeniable tenderness.  

But that didn’t make sense…  

That wasn’t what Lin Yuyao had heard in her past life.  

Back then, her cousin, Lin Yulan, had clearly said that there was no love between this husband and wife…

At this moment.  

Zhou Chongshan lowered his voice, speaking with nervous concern.  

“Wife, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Your face doesn’t look too good.”  

“…No, I…”  

Jiang Rou shook her head.  

In the small office, not only were Zhao Guosheng and Zhao Guifen present as a couple, but also Yang Hongping and her group.  

Most importantly… Lin Yuyao was there too.  

After all, Lin Yuyao was the reborn female lead. She carried memories of her past life—could she possibly notice something unusual about her?  

Everything had happened too quickly, too suddenly.  

Jiang Rou was completely unprepared.  

She pressed her lips tightly together, a rare trace of unease flickering in her eyes.  

When she looked up—  

Her gaze met Zhou Chongshan’s deep, dark eyes.  

This man, who had walked out of the flames of war stained with blood, now had worry and concern written all over his face.  

So intense. So overwhelming.  

It almost completely enveloped Jiang Rou, wrapping around her so tightly that not a single gap remained.  

As if he wanted to offer her an unprecedented safe harbor.  

When had Zhou Chongshan become like this?  

Was it when she had just been flustered and at a loss, her heart in turmoil?  

And her hand…  

When had it been firmly grasped by Zhou Chongshan?  

And that too, in front of so many people.  

Jiang Rou had been too caught up in her own emotions earlier and had been completely unaware of Zhou Chongshan’s changes.  

She lifted her head slightly, meeting the man’s deep, pitch-black eyes.  

For some reason…

The uneasy feeling in her chest gradually faded away.  

She slowly calmed down.  

It was just Lin Yuyao—so what? Lin Yuyao might have been reborn, but she had transmigrated into a book.  

Not to mention, she was from a future era.  

Even with the simplest arithmetic, she had an entire lifetime more of memories than Lin Yuyao.  

She was Jiang Rou, after all~  

If soldiers came, she would counter with generals; if water flooded in, she would block it with earth.

There was nothing to fear.  

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T/N: I really don’t like how Lin Yuyao acted, even the OG Jiang Rou would die in a few months, she’s still alive right now? A short greeting would hurt you? Anyway, Fighting Jiang Rou~

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