The Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Female Lead is Mine [Transmigration Into a Novel] - Chapter 93

Kong Qian carefully placed the last item and then straightened up, stretching her sore back.

She walked over to the sofa, sat down, and poured herself a cup of hot tea.

This was a sunlit living room, less than half the size of her previous one, but it was cozy and tidy. When the weather was nice, sunlight would stream through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making the light-colored floor even more beautiful.

After Li Changhui was arrested, Kong Qian didn’t want to stay in her old home for another minute and moved out immediately. Li Changhui would soon be sentenced to death, and since they had no children, she was the first heir to his estate. However, after the illegal assets were confiscated, only the house and car remained.

After some thought, she quickly made a decision: she would auction off the house and car and donate all the proceeds to the district for infrastructure construction. She really didn’t care for the wealth Li Changhui had left behind.

However, Kong Qian eventually accepted everyone’s kindness and kept the jewelry. They were all high-quality gems. She sold half of them that same day and used the money to buy a small house, which became her new home.

The new residence was on the outskirts of the district, a bit remote, but a large number of cyborg soldiers were stationed nearby. Kong Qian planned to open a small restaurant here, selling delicious and affordable food. It would allow her to support herself and provide convenience for the soldiers.

These past few days had been a whirlwind of moving and looking for a shop, but the busy schedule made her feel fulfilled.

It had only been three days since Li Changhui’s arrest, but when she thought back to the past, Kong Qian felt as if it were a lifetime ago, like a thin veil covered her memories, making them hazy and difficult to recall.

Perhaps it was her brain’s self-preservation mechanism, automatically making her forget unpleasant things.

Kong Qian slowly finished her hot tea, ate a few bites of bread to fill her stomach, and then changed into a clean outfit, preparing to head out.

She had heard about a well-located shop for sale and planned to go and take a look.

The owner was a kind middle-aged woman who welcomed her warmly. The shop, inside and out, was about 100 square meters. It was spotless and bright, showing the owner’s careful upkeep. However, because it was located near the district’s border, the price wasn’t high, and she could easily afford it.

The woman smiled and introduced the shop to Kong Qian, saying everything was great, but she was getting older and didn’t want to continue running the business. She had saved enough money over the years and wanted to move to her friend’s district to enjoy life.

Kong Qian listened attentively, occasionally adding a word of agreement. Over the past two days, she had looked at several other shops, but none of them had satisfied her as much as this one, so she decided to finalize the deal on the spot.

The woman was very happy and then suddenly remembered something. “By the way, young lady, I forgot to ask, what do you go by?”

Kong Qian was stunned and opened her mouth. “I’m Li…”

Her familiar, ingrained response made her pause for a moment. When she was a housewife, her social circle was pitifully small, and any new people she met were usually connected to her husband.

So every time she introduced herself, she would say, “I’m Li Changhui’s wife, Kong Qian.”

It was like the cheap, multi-colored sprinkles on a finished cake.

An insignificant, dispensable accessory.

But she would no longer be anyone’s accessory.

“Young lady, what’s wrong? Young lady?”

The woman saw that she had suddenly gone silent and asked with concern.

Kong Qian snapped back to reality and smiled at her. “Hello, my name is Kong Qian, and I’m a chef.”

In the afternoon, the conference room was bright with sunlight, and the air was filled with the faint scent of tea. The tabletop was immaculate, with a few potted plants in the center and a slight sparkle from the marble trim.

After the matter was successfully resolved, Hua Xian suggested talking to everyone. They had gotten along very well with Xu He and had a pleasant collaboration, so even though the agreed-upon time was approaching, they didn’t feel nervous.

Xie Zhitian and the others sat at the table, chatting to pass the time.

“Have you guys heard? I heard the Queen is going to make Ding Yao the leader of District 33,” Xia Fufeng said with great excitement. The little fox on her shoulder was equally cheerful, gesturing along. “Adding Ning Ximing from before, there are now two cyborgs who are leaders!”

In the past, the highest position a cyborg could hold was the head of a district’s team. This undoubtedly meant a significant increase in status and recognition for cyborgs, a qualitative leap.

Luo Yang smiled and chimed in, “Thanks to Sister Ximing. Her performance since taking office has been so impressive that no one can find fault with it; otherwise, there wouldn’t have been a second one so quickly.”

Xie Zhitian said, “Sister Ximing is indeed excellent, but have you noticed? The Queen is genuinely very, very good to the cyborg community.”

After these two incidents, she realized that Hua Xian not only properly handled the turmoil in District 7 and District 33 but was also meticulous about the aftermath.

For example, this time, Hua Xian requested that the cyborg sanatorium be moved to a quieter, more suitable place for recovery, and the original building would be used for something else.

Furthermore, she also wanted to provide free mark-removal services for all the cyborgs who had been marked. She had people analyze the mark’s components, and they quickly developed the corresponding cleansing material. Just applying this material for a few days would allow for painless removal.

This series of measures made the soldiers’ blood boil, and they all expressed their lifelong loyalty to the Queen.

Tang Zhuoran nodded. “Indeed, she is a ruler with a humanistic touch.”

After interacting with the Queen a few times, she found that the Queen’s understanding of cyborgs was far greater than she had anticipated, and her grasp of the soldiers’ psychology was also very precise. Every measure she took made her feel incredibly at ease.

She almost wondered if the Queen was a cyborg herself; otherwise, how could she understand them so well? But it was a well-known fact that the Queen had not undergone the transformation, and no one would ever allow her to.

Luo Yang smiled faintly, a hint of longing in her clear eyes. “With a ruler like this, everyone’s lives will definitely get better and better in the future…”

At that moment, the conference room door was pushed open, and a tall figure entered.

Today, Hua Xian was wearing a silk white blouse paired with crisp, narrow-legged trousers. The lace on the collar had a beautiful curve, highlighting her long neck.

Perhaps to show her sincerity for the meeting, she hadn’t made any modifications to her appearance today, looking much the same as what everyone had learned from others’ descriptions.

Hua Xian appeared to be in her early thirties, with a captivating and dignified face. Her eyes, in particular, were deep yet clear, like a still, profound lake. Even in a simple suit, she couldn’t hide her elegant and noble demeanor.

Seeing everyone stand up, she waved her hand, signaling for them to be casual, and sat down on the opposite side.

Her eyes curved slightly, and the smile in them was like gentle ripples on a lake.

“I’ve wanted to meet you all for a long time, but I’ve been so busy that I haven’t had a chance.”

Hua Xian’s tone was easygoing, as if she were chatting with friends. “The successful resolution of these two incidents is all thanks to you. I’ve prepared bonuses for each of you; you can claim them yourselves once you return to your district. Don’t be constrained; let’s just chat. If you have any questions, you can ask me. Although my abilities are limited, I want to do my best to ensure you have no worries.”

Seeing Hua Xian speak so directly and frankly, everyone exchanged glances and decided not to be too reserved.

Hua Xian’s stance and way of handling things were already clear. They were comrades-in-arms in the same trench, so there was no need for too much hesitation. Moreover, as the Queen, Hua Xian must have endless work to deal with, and beating around the bush would only waste her time.

Luo Yang spoke first. “Your Majesty, why did you personally come to District 33?”

Hua Xian was just an ordinary person. Even with reliable subordinates to protect her, this was still a bit risky. Many leaders she had encountered were very protective of their lives, and if anything happened, they would push everyone around them out to take the blow to save themselves.

Hua Xian answered calmly, “To better understand my people.”

She loosely interlaced her fingers on the table. “When I took power, I was younger than many officials under me. Some people felt I lacked experience and didn’t trust me. Some would even be lazy and deceitful, not conducting investigations at all and just making things up to report to me, thinking they could easily fool me.”

“I quickly developed a habit. Every so often, I would use a different identity and go on missions with the soldiers. I wanted to personally see and experience the most authentic side of this country. Only then can I truly understand the people’s difficulties and solve their problems.”

Luo Yang listened with reverence and said softly, “You’ve worked hard.”

A ruler who was willing to stand with her people was a rare and valuable thing.

The next to ask was Xie Zhitian. “Your Highness, there is one thing that the few of us are most concerned about right now.”

She looked into Hua Xian’s eyes. “Is there a better way to control the cyborgs’ mutations than with the remote?”

The remote control for the cyborg’s self-destruct system had always been a source of worry for them.

No one would want their own life, or the life of someone they cared about, to be in someone else’s hands.

This made them feel very insecure.

Hua Xian, who considered everything for cyborgs, surely wouldn’t have overlooked this.

Sure enough, Hua Xian’s answer didn’t disappoint them. “A team has already been arranged to research new bracelets. These bracelets can monitor a series of indicators related to mutation, such as a cyborg’s body temperature, heart rate, and mental state. Once an anomaly is confirmed, a sedative will be immediately injected from the wrist, and a notification will be sent to the designated guardian for timely treatment.”

“We have also been researching permanent stabilizers and medication to treat mutations and have made significant progress. If things go smoothly, after a permanent stabilizer is injected, the probability of mutation will be greatly reduced, and the severity will also be lessened. In that case, the likelihood of a cyborg mutating and harming someone would be about the same as our planet being hit by a comet.”

Everyone’s faces relaxed, and smiles appeared.

Xia Fufeng couldn’t help but ask, “About how much longer will it be?”

Hua Xian made a serious promise. “Within two years, I guarantee it. Many of the male cyborgs who participated in the rebellion can serve as volunteers for the drug trials to speed up the process. Once everything is complete, the remotes will be deactivated and all destroyed.”

Her gaze swept over the faces of the people opposite her, and she asked gently, “Is there anything else you’re worried about?”

They all smiled and shook their heads, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

“That’s good,” Hua Xian’s eyes curved, and she also smiled. “Don’t worry, everyone. This path is not easy, but we will not lose.”

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