Miss Beautiful C.E.O and her system

Cai Ning whined. "Oh! I thought there would be more excitement like you succumb to Ling Qingyu's heavy bombardment of gifts and become so wet that your knees weaken. Ouch!"

The only response was Yang Qingyue's slap to the back of her friend's head. Cai Ning cried out in pain, nearly shedding tears from surprise.

She pursed her lips in grievance and her eyes filled with droplets as her face turned slightly toward Yang Qingyue to express her mood. But she dared not protest.

"Stop pretending. With your skills and training, the slap I exerted didn't even have the strength to cause you to tear up." Yang Qingyue didn't accept Cai Ning's poor acting. She knew how much force was contained in her hand. "Honestly, I feel heavy accepting Ling Qingyu's one after another gifts. Though they are donations for the police force, everything was because of my existence.

I can guess the reason why she chose me."

Cai Ning was silent. The two had speculated a lot, from Ling Qingyu's action. No one was a fool to think Ling Qingyu did out of selflessness. Nevertheless, they sensed kindness and friendly gestures from Ling Qingyu, which was the most important and that was enough.

Besides, Ling Qingyu had her own measure in doing things but her grey concept of justice and righteousness was what annoyed Yang Qingyue the most. She couldn't change her but she could monitor Ling Qingyu's move at the minimum by staying near.

Perhaps, that might just be the spark that lit up Yang Qingyue's desire too and prompted her to try the relationship. Hmm, she didn't make the first move.

"Never mind, as long as you're doing great." Cai Ning said. "But I have to say, Ling Qingyu's support in terms of equipment and personnel definitely stabilizes your position and provides ample help more than what you need currently."

Yang Qingyue nodded, remembering the number of donated vehicles and the software system to facilitate top-down management. As for suspecting of Ling Qingyu attempting to steal data, Yang Qingyue shrugged and laughed it off because she already realized the terrifying hacking power displayed by Ling Qingyu's team.

Messing around the Qin family to the brink of collapse and prompting them to surrender to survive and easily solving Ling Yunxiang's blackened artist career. Those were unimaginable but Ling Qingyu tackled them with a snap of her finger.

Yang Qingyue knew about those especially when Qin family attempted to use connections from the government to retaliate and she prevented their actions. As someone with a big background, how could Qin's domineering aura affect her? Her mother also helped. Provided her current limelight and prestige, no one dared to touch her skin yet. Nothing was certain later on. After all, things were always changing.

Those who failed to keep up would face the fate of being crushed. However, Yang Qingyue wasn't afraid.

The big families in the capital might appear calm and show warmth in their relationships but every group was keen to chew the other once the opportunity arose. Yang might rank lower than Qin in terms of overall status but they were still a force to be reckoned with.
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Not to mention, Yang Qingyue already vouched for Ling Qingyu based on their closeness, her potential, and courage. She predicted that given time, Ling Qingyu should soar into the sky soon in one step.

She had once hinted at Ling Qingyu subtly like an inquiry if she was also being calculated to move when Qin brought trouble. Ling Qingyu just shook her head and confidently said she had so many handles.

Yang Qingyue felt this statement was true and gasped inwardly at Ling Qingyu's tentacles stretching and encroaching more and more. As expected of someone, she had chosen.

Cai Ning still hadn't known the undercurrent that overwhelmed the previously calm state of Province N. Only those in the higher-ups and someone like Yang Qingyue, who had some relations were aware.

Of course, the reason why Ling Qingyu wasn't directly tackled obviously belonged to a lack of evidence. There was no definite proof except the coincidence of the event after Ling Yunxiang stayed together and probable motives. Let's not forget, hacking is a crime.

Ling Qingyu received the highest suspicions and Qin wanted to vent on her. Sometimes, people didn't need sound reasons to act. A party used to being domineering would remain the same.

However, it would be false to say Yang Qingyue wasn't curious about Ling Qingyu's Jackpot. This woman never ceased to bring amazement.

"She gives more because of our good relationship." Yang Qingyue spoke. "But we shouldn't take advantage in the future. It's not good for either party even if we are very close."

"You don't say. How could I not know?" Cai Ning replied. "I'm very looking forward to the change we'll bring in the coming days in City N. I wonder what those criminals' faces will look like after reform."

"Now that you mention, we still have hard work to bring justice." Yang Qingyue sighed as she recognized realities. Even though it seemed like she won last time, the real enemies didn't even lose a tooth.

"Forget it. Don't think too much. What will be, will be? We'll respond correspondingly." Cai Ning comforted her friend. "Remember we now have allies. We aren't alone as a party.

Soon, you'll achieve your goal. Step by step."

"Speaking of," Cai Ning continued. "Will your family agree when they find out about you and Ling Qingyu? You should know the consequences." Cai Ning looked at Yang Qingyue's worriedly.

"Permission from elders is indeed challenging. But who needs others to make decisions for my happiness." Yang Qingyue retorted. "In fact, I'm more worried about my own family than Ling Qingyu. I don't want to find out, one day my family is on the verge of collapse. Then, I won't know where to stand."

"Huh?!" Cai Ning was confused. Ling Qingyu had such power and hand. "She…?"

"Yes, exactly as you are gonna say. She has the courage and capacity. Don't ask me about the reasons. It's my intuition regarding her and I'm very certain." Yang Qingyue said. "With those old hags attitude of always seeking for self-interest, I'm fairly sure, they would sell me happily to Ling Qingyu if they discover the real truth about her."

Cai Ning's cheek twitched at Yang Qingyue's style of addressing her elders. When she was about to open her mouth, Yang Qingyue cut off. "Let's not consider the descendant's problem. The lineage continuation is what big families seek. But they're too far away right now."

Yes, indeed, no matter how developed the sociology was, most aristocratic families and powerful ones adhered to ancestral teaching. Same sex love would receive outrage and huge repercussion.

Cai Ning had several crease over her forehead. She was merely pointing out the worst possibility when Yang Qingyue's relationship was discovered and used by someone against her in the family.

After all, the big family had its own problems and factions striving for their interest and advantages. As prominent member, Yang Qingyue also had opponents who would step on her immediately at a moment notice.

Cai Ning was lost in words at Yang Qingyue's chain of thoughts, even considering child bearing problem. "Hmm, Sis, I meant your prestige inside your family, not the child thing."

Yang Qingyue blushed and glared at her friend, who shrugged back saying she never meant to tease. "Sometimes, don't think about consequences and weigh options, just simply do it. Otherwise, the legs will get stuck and will get you nowhere. We'll see what future holds for us. So, I got your message. It's a small problem.

Wait till Sister Ling get more powerful. I don't know about you but her steps had implicitly told us her ambition."

"Indeed, business and politics. Who knows she might be going for elections?" Cai Ning listed out with a light heart. "It seems like a good match between you two. One in officialdom and another who will provide logistic for you."

Yang Qingyue smiled. Maybe. The two's relationship began with interest for a greater future. Love? She shook her head inwardly. Time will tell.