Chapter 1 Transmigration into a Book
Shen Qingtang was woken up by the noise.
She struggled to open her eyes, her head throbbing as if it had been run over by a heavy truck, veins bulging on her forehead. She rubbed her temples with her fingertips, a few scattered fragments of memory flashing through her mind, but they couldn't connect into a coherent whole.
Her eyes flashed as she scanned the 30-square-meter space, which was surrounded by white walls. A 24-inch television was embedded in the wall in front of her, and there was a ginger-yellow storage cabinet on each side of the hospital bed, with keys, cell phones, tissues, and other items scattered around. A pungent smell of disinfectant lingered in the air.
From the slightly ajar door came the sounds of footsteps and conversation. A doctor in a white coat would always flash by the window, followed by the hurried rolling of a wheelchair, accompanied by the instruction, "Patient, remember to pay the bill."
Looking out the window, there was a large expanse of lush green grass. The afternoon sun shone gently like a light drizzle, and many patients wearing blue and white striped hospital gowns sat on wooden chairs inside, squinting and enjoying the view.
Shen Qingtang observed silently, feeling the completely opposite sensations emanating from the depths of her soul.
Familiar yet unfamiliar.
She doesn't seem to be herself; she seems to have entered someone else's body.
But for some reason, she didn't panic at all when faced with such a shocking event, as if she had experienced this kind of thing countless times before.
Therefore, her emotions were not stirred at all; she only slightly moved her fingers and subconsciously placed the tip of her left finger on her right pulse.
The pulse at her fingertips was regular and strong; she should know something and be able to figure it out, but her mind was completely blank, and she couldn't even utter a single diagnostic term.
Shen Qingtang frowned slightly, a question rising in her mind: Could it be that she used to be a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner?
Suddenly curious about her own appearance, she went to the bathroom washroom, where a square mirror was facing her.
Green hair, side-swept bangs, blue eyeliner, false eyelashes, white eyeshadow, and bright red lips, paired with a studded leather jacket and black leather pants.
...She's a very trendy and fashionable young woman.
Looking at this outfit that didn't suit her aesthetic, Shen Qingtang blinked silently, immediately filled a basin with water to wash off the color palette on her face, and removed the green wig.
Her long black hair cascaded over her fair shoulders. The woman in the mirror had exquisite features; her eyebrows were light and long, and her black eyes were calm and serene, like a vast ocean. Her eyelashes were as thick as raven feathers, and she looked at people with a sense of aloofness. Even though she was wearing a hospital gown, she exuded a unique classical charm, all of which indicated that she was a standard beauty.
Shen Qingtang exhaled a breath of stale air. Although she had no memories of the past, she inexplicably felt that this looked about 70-80% similar to her former appearance.
"Knock knock knock," a knocking sound suddenly came from outside the door.
"Shen Qingtang, get up quickly, my sister and I have come to see you." The arrogant female voice was followed by a gentle scolding voice.
"Ruoqi, you should call Qingtang your cousin. You can't be so disrespectful."
"Big sister, she doesn't deserve to be my cousin. If it weren't for her persistent pestering and interfering between you and Rong Yun, Brother Qin wouldn't have ended up with crippled legs. She's a menace. If you ask me, our Shen family shouldn't have given up so many shares; we should have severed ties with her and expelled her from our wealthy family!"
"Ruoqi, how can you say that? We are all members of the Shen family; naturally, we share both prosperity and adversity."
Shen Ruowan sighed softly and said, "Besides, she hasn't had it easy either."
"It's not easy, how difficult is it? She was just abducted before, right? We found her after she became an adult, right? But she still harbors such resentment towards us, causing chaos in my uncle's family and forcing them to move abroad. Now she's in the hospital with alcohol poisoning. Our Shen family is almost becoming a laughing stock in Beijing."
"Big sister, you were also trafficked back then, and it was she who caused your trafficking. You're the one who suffered the most, right? How come you two are so different? She does nothing all day, while you were able to debut in the entertainment industry and get an exclusive brand endorsement from Louis Vuitton. You're the only one among your newly minted homeless actresses, aren't you?"
Hearing this, a hint of pride flashed across Shen Ruowan's face, but she said in a humble tone, "This endorsement was hard-won, thanks to my agent. You can say those things to me just now, otherwise Qingtang will think I'm showing off."
"I understand, sister." The girl gave in coquettishly, then sighed helplessly, "Big sister, you are really too kind. No wonder Brother Rongyun likes you so much."
Shen Ruowan, Shen Ruoqi, the Shen family, abduction... Upon catching these keywords, Shen Qingtang's previously scattered memories seemed to have triggered something, surging towards her like a tide. She blinked lightly, quickly sorting out the logic within.
This is actually the world of a novel called "Ordinary Rich Family Romance." Shen Ruowan, the female protagonist, was abducted as a child. After growing up, she reunited with her wealthy parents. She was loved by her father, mother, sister, and brother. She debuted as an actress in the entertainment industry, and with the backing of the Shen family's wealth, her career flourished. Later, she awakened two golden fingers: medical skills and culinary expertise. She accepted the proposal of the male protagonist, Qin Rongyun, on a dating reality show, gaining a huge online following and becoming incredibly popular. After retiring from the entertainment industry, she married and became an enviable, loving couple in a wealthy family. Her in-laws doted on her, and she had two children in three years. But her life didn't end there. After inheriting the Shen Group, she promoted traditional Chinese medicine and became a renowned female entrepreneur in China and even worldwide.
Shen Qingtang appears as the eldest sister, representing the tragic control group.
Like Shen Ruowan, she experienced being abducted at the age of 4 and reunited with her wealthy parents at 18. Because she was sold to a remote mountain village, she harbored resentment towards her parents, younger siblings, and repeatedly sought revenge.
He stole and sold his mother's family heirloom, deliberately lost important data from his father's project, tore up his second sister Shen Qinglan's admission letter to the Berliley Music School, almost causing her to miss her enrollment, and deliberately left his younger brother Shen Ningle alone at an amusement park... His numerous despicable acts, coupled with his refusal to retake the college entrance exam after failing it, spending his days in bars and neglecting his duties, broke the hearts of his parents. After Qin Guanlan's legs became disabled, he used 15% of his shares to compensate for the loss, was ousted from the power center of the Shen Group, and transferred to work in an overseas branch. He also took his younger brother Shen Ningle with him to study abroad. In the end, he ended up being disliked by his father and mother, and estranged from his sister and brother.
The original owner of this body also regarded Shen Ruowan as a thorn in her side, not only because the two were the same age, in the same situation, and had both experienced being abducted, but their development was vastly different, but also because of the male protagonist Qin Rongyun.
The Qin family made its fortune in the energy sector in its early years. Later, it followed the policies of the times and seized opportunities to develop in various fields such as mining, real estate, construction development, and emerging industries such as smart networks. Everywhere you look, you can see hotels, wineries, streets, restaurants, and scenic spots, and among them, you can find the Qin Group's assets. After hundreds of years of accumulating wealth, it has long been a well-established and powerful family in Beijing, with a profound heritage. The Qin family members have also left their mark on the military and government, and have established deep relationships with foreign nobles. It can be said that the family has grown into a very prominent and influential family.
The Shen family's ancestors were traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in a small fishing village. In their early years, they made their fortune in the maritime shipping industry. They were fortunate enough to obtain the right to extract oil on a small island. Just then, there was a war abroad, and they made a fortune by trading. Later, they cooperated with the Qin family to expand their shipping routes and return to their original business. They opened several Shen family medical companies and gained a foothold in the capital. After several generations, they managed to become a small wealthy family.
Logically speaking, although the Shen family, a small but wealthy family, had cooperated with the Qin family in the past, their relationship had long faded over the generations, so why would they be engaged?
This story goes back several generations. Back then, on the battlefield, Great-Grandfather Shen saved Great-Grandfather Qin's life, and the two of them made a vow to become husband and wife.
But no one expected that the family line had been passed down through generations and only male heirs. The marriage was postponed again and again, and it eventually fell to the grandchildren—Qin Rongyun, the only son of the second son of the Qin family, and Shen Qingtang, the eldest daughter of the eldest son of the Shen family.
Because of this arranged marriage, the original owner had long regarded the other party as her fiancé. However, Qin Rongyun and Shen Ruowan developed feelings for each other. The original owner's temper caused trouble repeatedly, but she was no match for the innocent heroine. Instead, she made Qin Rongyun even more disgusted.
After discovering the two on a date again, the original owner of this body, blinded by jealousy, recklessly stopped her brother-in-law Qin Guanlan's car and demanded that he follow her. Shen Ruowan "kindly" called to dissuade her, but the original owner became even more enraged and actually grabbed the steering wheel from Qin Guanlan, attempting to accelerate and catch up. As a result, the car veered off course and collided head-on with a small car on the highway.
At the critical moment, Qin Guanlan protected Shen Qingtang's head and saved her life, but at the cost of Qin Guanlan's legs.
In order to gain the Qin family's forgiveness, the original owner's parents voluntarily gave up 15% of their shares to the Qin family as compensation, leaving the original owner with only a medical clinic and three million yuan. Only then did the two families barely reach a settlement.
A note from the author:
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Requesting pre-orders: Game Fusion: Post-Apocalyptic Female Lord
Veteran gamer Meng Peining was invited by the developer to try out the large-scale holographic Western fantasy game "First Lord". She readily agreed because of the high reward.
This game boasts appeal to all ages and offers a high degree of freedom, with a Western fantasy theme featuring leisurely infrastructure building, farming, and food.
When she opened her eyes, she was staring at a zombie with bluish-purple skin, a red face, and fangs—supposedly her subjects.
The wicked cherries that explode at the slightest touch, the red peppers that burst at the drop of a hat, and the carnivorous plants that she chews on constantly—these are said to be the most abundant crops in her territory.
Meng Peining stared at the character's attribute panel, which alternated between transforming into a witch and a dragon. She lowered her head and licked her sharp wolf claws, her lips twitching: ...Just how many games did this game development team incorporate?
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In the interstellar year 2030, the apocalypse suddenly erupted.
Whether you are a distinguished interstellar general, an outstanding scientific researcher, or a renowned agronomist... once infected with the zombie virus, there is only death.
Worse still, the endless evolution of mutated plants and animals and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events have plunged everyone into fear and anxiety.
So, do you want to join the Divine Phoenix Territory and become a citizen?
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As the territory continues to expand, manpower becomes increasingly scarce. Meng Peining firmly believes that without a team, you can only work yourself to death.
Therefore, he called upon all people in the last days to lead them, regardless of age or gender, as long as they were alive.
What? You're just an ordinary person? No, no, I'm not going.
Become a citizen and receive a special ability awakening potion! Mix and match any of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, earth, ice, lightning, and poison.
What? The zombies there are also citizens? No way, no way.
Survival rate of 100% when going on missions with zombies, amazing, incredibly amazing.
What? You're going to Ruitian Base and Xiguang Base?
Don't you know that all these base owners have gone to Shenfeng Territory to become its citizens?
Shenfeng Territory is undoubtedly a sacred place in the hearts of people in the post-apocalyptic world, because it has abundant crops and fertile soil, city walls that the enemy has been unable to conquer for a long time, and powerful superhumans.
One phrase became widely circulated during the apocalypse.
"Sister, marry any of the people from the Divine Phoenix Territory you meet!"
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Meng Peining always thought this was just a sham game, so she ambitiously became the number one female lord in the apocalypse.
Even after successfully completing the level, he still resolutely chose to quit the game.
But she didn't know that the game and reality had quietly merged, and the people of the Divine Phoenix Territory, having lost their lord, were also plunged into despair.
On the night of the full moon, the cold and handsome man, known for his fierce reputation as the Judge, appeared with his red eyes, transformed into a wolf, and carefully stroked the smiling face of the woman in the photo with his huge wolf paws, his eyes full of tenderness and longing.
The little wolf cub in his arms cried even louder, "Mommy, don't you want Little Cabbage anymore?"
"How could you abandon your husband and children? Waaaaah!"
Pre-orders are welcome: Supporting the Family Starts with Slapping Down a Rich Heiress
During the Tongyuan era, Yuzhou suffered a severe drought and had not received rain for a long time. Corrupt officials and bureaucrats ran rampant, and exorbitant taxes and levies increased rather than decreased. Everywhere, there were starving corpses and floating bodies.
To support her lame father, sickly mother, and two younger siblings who were crying for food, Chen Jin sold herself.
Despite her small stature, she was clever and ingratiated herself with the slave trader, selling herself into the palace at a high price and becoming one of the palace maids under the head of etiquette.
Because of her strong hands, steady mindset, and accurate application of force, she was specially promoted to be the palace maid in charge of punishments—any palace maid or eunuch who disobeyed or dared to talk back would be slapped in the face without even pausing for breath.
One night, after turning off the lights and returning home late, she inadvertently became bound to a face-slapping system, transmigrating to the modern era and becoming... a maid in a wealthy family.
[System: Slap in the face! Slap in the face! Our goal is to slap the whole world in the face!]
[Host, charge! Slap that vicious rich family female supporting character in the face!]
Zhao Jin: ...No, my hand hurts from slapping myself in the face.
[System: You'll earn "face-slapping points" for successfully proving someone wrong, which can be used to redeem food, houses, and gold and silver jewelry for your family in ancient times.]
Zhao Jin's eyes lit up, and he immediately clenched his fist: To support his family, he would start by slapping the faces of wealthy heiresses.
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The Shen family was once a fallen wealthy family in Kyoto. Fortunately, the eldest son of the Shen family was very capable and turned the precarious Shen Group from the brink of bankruptcy into a Fortune 100 company. The Shen family was at the height of its power.
Yet this capable man was betrayed and his brakes failed, causing him to crash into the highway overpass. His fate remains unknown.
Three months later, the Shen Group changed hands, and the Shen family dismissed a large number of servants, leaving only the frail sister-in-law and a pair of nephews and nieces to guard the old Shen family mansion.
The entire wealthy family thought that the time for revenge against the Shen family had come.
But to his surprise, he was slapped repeatedly across the face.
She still got slapped in the face by a nanny! Later... well, slapped in the face is slapped in the face, as long as this lady had her fill of slapping.
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Shen Yu thought that since he had been in a car accident, his sister-in-law, niece, and nephew would definitely be bullied.
Unexpectedly, upon entering the room filled with remorse, he saw his own black-and-white headshot and was immediately slapped so hard he felt dizzy.
I could faintly hear my little niece screaming nearby.
"Sister Chen Jin! My uncle has come back to life!"
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