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Chapter 126 Heavy Burden
With He Lin's death, the research department's previously stable front-end operations instantly descended into chaos once again.

Within just a few days of her departure, the entire department seemed to have lost its pillar.

The frontline agents were no longer as composed as before when they were on the move, which caused several errors in the research and logistics.

Everyone knew that He Lin was more than just a department head; she was the thread that held everyone together. When that thread broke, the net naturally loosened.

And just then, it was Xin who came up.

A long time ago, when they were still in the 404 Special Service Department, He Lin had talked about this with You Xin.

He Lin was very good at using people. She could tell at a glance that You Xin's strength was not in the front-end mysterious magnetic field, so she told You Xin:

"You're not the most physically strong person, but you excel at decision-making and intelligence more than most people. Real frontline combat may not be your forte. But in management, coordination, and analysis, you'll be better than anyone else."

At that time, You Xin didn't take it seriously at all.

Because she knew very well what she was good at, but she had something she wanted to do.

She had to stay by her master's side. Since He Lin was fighting on the front lines, she had to accompany her and couldn't give up the fight.

Xin only wants to fight alongside her master, just like an idol, and bring her out of danger when she is in danger.

However, as He Lin gradually reduced the number of times she entered the mysterious magnetic field and devoted more energy to the overall planning and construction of the research department, Xin Cai slowly got used to a different rhythm.

By then, she no longer followed He Lin through thick and thin every day, but only occasionally. Even so, she always held firm to her belief that as long as her master remained at the forefront, she would never leave.

No one expected that He Lin would fall now, and You Xin would have to take the place she left behind alone.

All of He Lin's current front-end development work in the research department is the result of her hard work.

You Xin knew very well that if he backed down, the achievements that He Lin had worked so hard to build might stagnate or go astray.

She would never allow that to happen.

To everyone's surprise, He Lin seemed to have anticipated her death.

She left a message before her death, arranging everything.

If something happens to her, her successor will take over her position and become the new core leader of the research department. What's even more shocking is that she specifically named An Jing to be promoted to a formal position in the research department, directly becoming the deputy head.

The news caused an uproar throughout the entire research department.

Everyone can understand the decision to appoint a new person.

She was a disciple personally trained by He Lin, and her qualifications and abilities were perfectly reasonable, with no one having any objections.

What about Anjing?

Even though An Jing has special abilities, possesses rare treasures, and has shown remarkable talent on several occasions, in the eyes of many, she is still just a student and an immature newcomer.

Even if promotion is necessary, it should be a gradual process, starting as a regular member, then a team leader, then a deputy team leader, and so on, step by step.

How did he skip all the procedures and become the deputy head of the department?

Even An Jing herself was stunned when she received the message.

Are you kidding me?
She sat blankly in her dormitory chair, clutching the document in her hand, completely dazed.

It feels like you were just a lowly employee doing odd jobs at an outsourcing company, and then one day you're suddenly told, "Congratulations, you've become a director, and you're going to lead a team that's ten times more senior than you."

Others get promoted by climbing the ladder steadily, step by step. She, on the other hand, took a rocket.

She couldn't understand why He Lin would leave this position to her.

Logically speaking, Xu Yanyi is far more suitable than her in terms of both seniority and ability. It would be the best choice for Xu Yanyi to assist You Xin, so why is it her?

There was much discussion and dissent within the research department.

Some openly questioned, "Why appoint a student as deputy?" Others sarcastically remarked, "Was the minister confused before his death?"

Ke Youxin's attitude was even tougher than He Lin's. Without hesitation, she laid out He Lin's contributions, documents, and will, coldly retorting, "Disrespecting her decisions is to chill the hearts of everyone she brought out."

This is a clear threat.

If they don't listen, then they'll leave.

He Lin had been working tirelessly to protect Jing and ensure her personal freedom and safety.

Then Xin will inherit his master's will and protect Anjing.

She wasn't as easy to talk to as her master. If anyone objected, either the objector had to leave, or Xin would lead the group away.

Her domineering attitude silenced many disgruntled people in the research department.

Everyone knows that the relationship between You Xin and He Lin is not something outsiders can interfere with. Since she's so determined, continuing to make a scene will only give her more ammunition for gossip.

After the uproar, the research department finally fell silent.

And so, An Jing became the deputy leader without really understanding what was going on.

However, even as her position rose, her life remained unchanged.

She still had to attend school obediently, facing teachers and classmates every day. Even though her position was higher than that of the teachers on the podium, she still had to sit in the classroom, take notes, and hand in assignments.

This disparity in their social status initially seemed absurd to her.

But she knew that this was not something she could refuse.

At the same time, the new attitude has become exceptionally resolute.

Almost on her first day in office, she declared to everyone that she would no longer venture into the mysterious magnetic field and instead focus on technology and front-end command.

When she said that, her expression was as cold as ice.

Everyone knows the reason.

After all, You Xin used to be a workaholic, and every time a mysterious magnetic field appeared, he wanted to go in as soon as possible.

However, the thought of having to use the power given to her by her enemy to enter the mysterious magnetic field made Xin feel nauseous.

That power had saved her and others, but it was also inherited from the person who killed her master.

Just thinking about that scene makes her feel like the strength in her hands is dirty.

"I'd rather not use it."

She said coldly, "I will never let myself rely on that power again."

After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.

Her gaze was so resolute that no one dared to say another word.

Everyone in the research department can see that things have changed since Xin.

She is colder, more domineering, and more unquestionable than before.

After losing He Lin, she refused to allow herself to show any weakness.

Because it was the result of her master's hard work, she wanted to protect it in her own way.

An Jing stood beside her, watching her like this, feeling a pang of sadness and heaviness in her heart.

She understood that there were new options, but she also had a vague sense of unease.

Will Youxin, who shoulders everything like this, eventually be crushed?
But she had no right to say anything.

Because she herself also carried the heavy burden left behind by He Lin on her deathbed.

(End of this chapter)