Miss Beautiful C.E.O and her system-Chapter 747: I’m just a businesswoman

"I presume the vehicles I have requested are available," said Ling Qingyu.

"About that...," the director paused. "I understand your armor request, but Ms. Ling, don’t you have your own? I can’t understand."

"Oh, here I was confused about what your words meant." Ling Qingyu shook her head. "The vans are naturally for my flight crews and their baggage."

The director uttered an "oh" and nodded in agreement. Based on the short interaction, he had already picked up Ling Qingyu’s obvious trait—thoroughness in detail, not even sparing the smallest ones.

He reckoned the noble lady possessed some sort of OCD, arranging everything meticulously. His age had taught him that control was good, but not everything. Sometimes, people would resist it even if they understood the rules existed for their own good.

Maybe, as time passed, friends could turn into enemies. Yet these weren’t his problems, and he didn’t believe Ms. Ling lacked countermeasures.

Ling Qingyu glanced at the director suspiciously and somehow felt this old fox was badmouthing her. She trusted her intuition, but she sensed no malice. Perhaps one of her behaviors had piqued his scrutiny.

Not knowing a misunderstanding had formed, Ling Qingyu watched her entourage finish everything. When she realized that only herself and Xiao Yue remained to pass through the check procedures, Ling Qingyu merely opened her lips and was interrupted.

"Ms. Ling, you and your secretary won’t need to go through this nuisance," said the director.

"Oh, how convenient, Director." Ling Qingyu smiled. "But won’t it bring trouble to you and your subordinates?"

"No, Ms. Ling. I trust your character, and this isn’t troublesome at all." The director patted his chest, ignoring his security head’s complaining expression.

Ling Qingyu noticed the change in mood and chuckled. "Then, I am grateful for your thoughtfulness and care."

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone took back their passports, including the flight crews who had also come out of the aircraft, already parked and locked down.

Although these crews might travel on a short trip, most of their journey would be spent attending to the aircraft. Even if the Airbus belonged to Miss System’s properties, proper maintenance and health monitoring were crucial. Even if deemed unnecessary, the act had to be thorough in the public eye.

The operators mounted the Chevrolet, the flight crews hopped into the five designated armored rented vans driven by Spirit Fox, and Ling Qingyu and her group entered one in the middle.

She and Xiao Yue sat in the back seats, while Mo Yunxi and Yin Jingfei were in the rear compartment. Its spacious area provided luxurious comfort unlike the others.

Nobody spoke of the weapons or vehicles. Money always worked. What visa issues and customs discrimination? Ling Qingyu mocked.

Of course, she knew her trip went smoothly because of her wealth. Even the so-called ICE wouldn’t bring unnecessary plague gods upon themselves.

They could only bully the poor, leaving a huge leeway for the rich. That included criminal activities.

Mafias and gangs with immense wealth would find no trouble navigating the country. The future remained uncertain. Ling Qingyu had worked together with her lover to wipe out gangs in Province N, but they had also faced many troubles with absolute authority—much less Country A’s forever shaky politics.

Under the "reluctant" gaze of the director and his subordinates, Ling Qingyu’s convoy departed from the airport and merged into highway traffic.

The large convoy attracted the eyes of some drivers, wondering which diplomat had come from the airport to the city. After all, a black luxury aura was never meant for ordinary people.

As expected, people were quick to take videos and pictures to seek attention on the internet. Unfortunately, Athena nipped all trouble in the bud. Those posts wouldn’t gain the slightest traction until her mother completed her tasks and secured her foundation here—politically and businesswise.

That meant that for at least a week, nobody at large would be aware of Ling Qingyu’s presence.

The smooth ride slowed and stopped. Puzzled, Ling Qingyu glanced around and sighed. "Heck, even from the airport, the highway is still congested with heavy traffic?"

"Sorry, President Ling. It seems like we will spend an hour or more until the traffic clears," the driver answered. "Don’t worry. Once we’re beyond the troublesome intersections, we’ll escape the traffic."

"Don’t fret about it. This fault lies in the inadequate public transportation of the city itself." Ling Qingyu consoled her subordinates. "I just want to move faster because I want my girls to rest soon and not tire yourselves out."

"Haha, thank you, President Ling," the operator chuckled. "We’re doing fine. We’ve already slept on the plane. Our sisters are energetic at the moment."

"Hope that lasts longer," Xiao Yue joked. "I mean, it doesn’t last for long."

"Don’t jinx it," Ling Qingyu rolled her eyes speechlessly. "Speaking of which, Sofia, any thoughts of returning to your homeland?"

The copilot sitting at the front was Sofia, disguised as one of her fellow countrywomen. The passport had given her a new name as well. The convenience brought by Athena steamrolled and facilitated so many troubles.

"Ma’am, I find my greatest happiness with you all," Sofia replied and was honest about her feelings.

Those dark days she suffered because of a betrayal from her confidantes hurt the most. Just greed had led them to take someone’s life—someone who had worked alongside them through ups and downs.

Perhaps some were also involved out of jealousy, wary that her success would rob them of promotions. Sofia didn’t want to think about it. She found her purpose under Ling Qingyu, even if the latter was a businesswoman seeking self-interest.

That had been her conclusion until she began to unravel Ling Qingyu’s ambition. She guessed that if someday the aspiration was brought to light, it would shock the whole realm.

She never sought to return, nor to avenge herself, since she had found a meaningful future.

"Please don’t address me as Ma’am. I feel old," Ling Qingyu teased. "Speaking of revenge, we will help you pay back. Since you’ve joined us, you are our family. And for family, I will not hesitate."

"Revenge?" The ears of Mo Yunxi and Yin Jingfei perked up from behind. Both had been whispering about their preparations before meeting the academicians they would study and research under.

The former was currently on the phone, a melody tone ringing as she contacted her supervising professor to inform them of her arrival. Ling Qingyu’s words piqued her curiosity.

"It’s too troublesome..."

"Sofia, listen, it’s extremely easy for me to do so," Ling Qingyu interrupted. "Hiring bounty hunters doesn’t cost me much. Paying them to get the dirty job done means nothing to me. The amount really means nothing."

Ling Qingyu glanced at the array of automobile rear lights and continued, "It’s you whom I care deeply about. And it’s an injustice to let those scum die without knowing the real reasons. To avenge yourself, you need to instill fear and despair before they close their eyes. Only then will your inner heart be liberated."

Yin Jingfei and Mo Yunxi quieted down, exchanging glances. They had never seen Ling Qingyu’s dark side, though the former had witnessed firsthand how Ling Qingyu dealt with robbers who attempted to harm her.

So she didn’t feel terrified, merely surprised at the extent to which Ling Qingyu was willing to go.

In contrast, Mo Yunxi felt as though her worldview had completely flipped regarding her friend. As a doctor, saving lives and respecting life were solemn oaths. Seeing her friend dismiss lives so nonchalantly, despite knowing those lives belonged to evil, Mo Yunxi endured a lump in her heart.

Beside Ling Qingyu, Xiao Yue’s lips curved into a meaningful smile. She knew what Ling Qingyu’s intent was when she didn’t attempt to conceal the slightest thing in front of the sister doctor and sister nurse.

In fact, Xiao Yue understood Ling Qingyu well. The latter had already desired to open up to her close friends. There weren’t many who knew her secrets, although this secret was something she had originally wanted to reveal. From countering the airport attack to stepping into a more powerful realm, Mo Yunxi and Yin Jingfei deserved to know more.

"You know, Sofia. All the powerful events shaking the political and business circles in Country K and J, where many got killed—doesn’t it seem strange that they died due to accidents, especially wealthy and influential figures?" Ling Qingyu uttered a low, evil chuckle on purpose. "Of course, they deserved their fate. At least many despairing souls can rest in peace."

"Ma’am, don’t tell me you’re behind all this," Sofia stuttered.

She had been paying attention to the news and wondered about the oddness in the turn of events, as if someone were orchestrating a string-puppet show.

Once having worked under a state apparatus, she knew how much strength and networking Ling Qingyu must have utilized to achieve such destructive goals without pointing fingers back at herself. The more she thought about it, the more Sofia was frightened by Ling Qingyu’s powerful reach.

"What are you talking about, Sofia? I’m just a businesswoman seeking profits for my family. I’m not that cruel," Ling Qingyu replied.

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