The mob rushed through the door.
The butt of the gun slammed into Han Junhua's brow, almost knocking her out. Then a kick landed on her abdomen and she fell to the ground.
Han Junhua wasn't surprised, she didn't even panic, because she knew the pain she was about to suffer would be far more than this.
Then, the "hero" rushed up.
He raised the ax, sneered, and was about to chop off her limbs.
However, at this moment, Wu Yaguo walked forward and pulled the reckless "hero" back.
"Calm down, wait, everyone listen to me!"
Hearing Wu Yaguo's voice, everyone stopped what they were doing.
Han Junhua lay on the ground, her face covered in bruises and blood. In just one minute, she was almost beaten to death by the angry mob.
She quietly looked at Wu Yaguo. Of course, she didn't think he was defending her. If he was, he would be the first to come in.
"Victory, we finally won!"
Wu Yaguo raised his arms high and shouted in an impassioned tone.
Cheers rang out. People looked at him as if he brought victory.
"We used our hands to overthrow the rule of this despicable dictator. We will use our hands to create a better future. Yes, we can! … "
Using all the words in his head, he tried his best to paint a bright future for the people. People looked at him like they were looking at God. The "hero" also put down the ax and looked at him with reverence.
"… But before we unfold this beautiful picture, we will judge this sinner."
Then, Wu Yaguo looked at her.
Everyone turned to look at her.
"Kill her."
"With fire."
"No, her body should be displayed in public."
Quietly listening to the cheers, Wu Yaguo looked down at Han Junhua, hoping to see fear in her eyes.
But he was disappointed. He only saw calmness.
A hint of anger flashed across his face, but it was quickly hidden behind a mask of pity.
"Quiet, everyone calm down."
He raised his hand and signaled the people to remain calm.
He pointed at Han Junhua on the ground and said in a loud voice.
"I hate her so much that I can't wait to kill her. I'm not stingy with the cruelest way to vent my anger …"
The bruise on his face made his words sound so convincing.
Hero, who was standing at the side, tore off a piece of rag from his sleeve and tied it around his bloody left arm. He then weighed the fire axe in his hand and grinned at Han Junhua.
He was only waiting for an order, an order to cut off her head.
However, Han Junhua did not look at him from beginning to end, only calmly waiting for something.
"But I forgave her."
People looked at him in confusion.
"We are righteous, we are revolting in the name of righteousness. We will punish her for her crime, but this should be done by law, not by our emotions. I have forgiven her, but the law will judge her justly. "
Listening to Wu Yaguo's infectious speech, Han Junhua smiled. Although this smile was so faint under the blood stains.
This was an ability that she could never learn — to control people's hearts.
There was no need for advanced technology, just a mouth was enough.
Instead, that bruise had become his emblem, a symbol of his benevolence and tolerance. People believed that under his leadership, Fallout Shelter 027 could move towards a better future and placed him on the "throne."
As for Han Junhua, her authority as the leader was taken away.
A few rioters with weapons walked up and rudely pulled her up. She used her EP to cancel the order she set and "proactively" transferred the authority as the leader to Wu Yaguo. Then, Wu Yaguo put handcuffs on her and pushed her out of the door with bruises all over her body.
People glared at her, some spat at her, some tried to throw garbage at her face.
But they were stopped by the merciful new leader.
"She will be judged. Before that, we must let her live until the day of the trial. "
Standing on the side, Academician Qin silently watched everything. People did not make it difficult for the respected old man as they politely invited him back to his residence and asked him to bless the new regime. He did so, and then the watchers withdrew.
Like a historical stage play, a familiar scene was reenacted in the dark underground.
…
In the interrogation room.
Han Junhua sat on the cold stool and stared blankly at the ceiling.
Half a day had passed since the coup.
No one interrogated her, no one bandaged her wounds, no one even sent her food.
But it didn't matter, people could live for two to three days without food. As long as she had one breath left, it was enough. This was already the greatest degree of mercy, allowing her to spend the last few hours of her life in peace.
Just then, the door opened.
Han Junhua lifted her tired eyelids as she thought in her mind: Finally here?
But she was disappointed, it was a familiar person who walked in.
Feng Hui, a senior engineer of the fallout shelter technology, responsible for managing the power facilities of the fallout shelter.
He didn't dare to look directly into Han Junhua's eyes as he lowered his head.
"It's me … I pulled out the fuel rod by one centimeter."
It could be said that at least half of the success of the uprising was due to him.
"Mhmm."
"Sorry …"
"Why are you apologizing to me?" Han Junhua asked calmly.
"I just think, how do I say this, if the director was changed … maybe everyone's life would be better?" Feng Hui scratched his head as he tried to organize the scattered words in his head.
Just a feeling?
Han Junhua didn't pay attention to him anymore as she continued to daydream.
Feng Hui gulped as he took out a tube of nutrient supply from his pocket. He hesitated and glanced back before he timidly walked in front of Han Junhua.
"Drink it."
"Is the trial over?" Han Junhua asked.
"No …"
"It's not worth it." Han Junhua didn't take the nutrient supply as she closed her eyes.
At the moment of victory for the coup, sympathizing with the dictator who was about to be tried, if she didn't prepare a pretentious speech like Wu Yaguo did, the angry residents would likely vent their anger on her.
But Feng Hui's face showed a pleading expression.
"Please, drink it … At least, it will make me feel better."
Perhaps he sympathized with the people's uprising, but when he saw Han Junhua being beaten to such a miserable state by the people who had lost their minds, his heart was constantly suffering from the torture of guilt.
"I can't."
Just as Feng Hui was about to persuade her, footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.
He immediately put away the nutrient supply in his hand. Almost at the same time, two people walked into the dark detention room.
It was the new director, Wu Yaguo, and the ambassador, Xu Lu.
"Feng Hui? What are you doing here? "Wu Yaguo looked at Feng Hui beside Han Junhua as he raised his eyebrows.
Xu Lu looked at Han Junhua with a smile as she said with satisfaction.
"Not bad, still alive."
"Of course, we do things according to the law, not as barbaric as this woman," Wu Yaguo said proudly.
"Is that so? That's great. "Xu Lu smiled.
Wu Yaguo was overjoyed and Feng Hui was relieved.
This undoubtedly revealed a friendly signal that the Fishbone base was supportive of the new regime they established, which would be a lot more effective in the upcoming negotiations. At least there was a good result, which made Feng Hui feel comforted.
Han Junhua was the only one who remained unmoved.
The moment she saw the woman, she knew everything was over.
Xu Lu walked in front of Han Junhua and reached out two fingers with a smile. She pinched Han Junhua's chin and gently turned Han Junhua toward her.
Han Junhua didn't resist, but her eyes were as calm as still water.
"Jiang Chen wants to see you."
When Wu Yaguo heard Xu Lu's words, he couldn't help but remind her.
"But, she will be judged …"
"This is the premise of maintaining a friendly relationship." Xu Lu straightened up and looked at Wu Yaguo. "She threatened our leader and used the kindness of our leader as a breeding ground for her dictatorship. She should be punished."
When he heard the premise of maintaining a friendly relationship, Wu Yaguo immediately wavered.
Silence lasted for half a minute.
"Will you punish her?"
"Of course," Xu Lu said with a smile.
Wu Yaguo glanced at Feng Hui. "… Get out."
Feng Hui secretly let out a sigh of relief. With a sense of guilt and the joy of escaping, he quickly left the place.
Wu Yaguo used the same action Feng Hui used when he entered the room and scanned the door of the detention room. After he confirmed no one was eavesdropping, he lowered his voice and said to Xu Lu.
"I can't explain this to the people …"
"You will fight for 30 fuel rods per month for your people in the next negotiation. I believe these fuel rods will be enough for you to live a prosperous life in the next year. You know, our leader hates her. If we can get the chance to personally punish her, we don't care about the price. "Xu Lu smiled as she drew a pie in front of Wu Yaguo.
Hearing this, Wu Yaguo's eyes flashed with undisguised ecstasy, but he quickly calmed down.
"Ahem, if it's 40, I believe the people will understand Mr. Jiang's anger and make an appropriate legal compromise. Since … it's shameful to lie — "
"35, that's the biggest compromise." Xu Lu's eyes flashed with impatience.
Of course, it was necessary to bargain. If he behaved too casually, it might arouse his suspicions.
35 fuel rods per month, it was almost three times what Han Junhua was fighting for. It was enough to show his "wisdom."
After hesitating for a moment, Wu Yaguo "reluctantly" nodded in agreement.
Just like the pork on the chopping board that was sold at a clear price, was this the final ending of a "wise" queen?
Han Junhua quietly watched the two of them discuss, her face still expressionless.
Before he left, Wu Yaguo looked at him mockingly for one last time before he left the detention room.
His eyes seemed to be saying: unfortunately, I can't enjoy the painful expression on your face.
But Han Junhua's expression was calm.
"You don't seem to be afraid?" Xu Lu asked with a smile.
"When do we leave?" Han Junhua asked calmly.
Xu Lu paused for a moment before her face returned to the kind smile of a saint.
"Now is fine."
Then, she turned around and walked to the door.
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