BXBX NOVEL Chapter 264: Whew! Luckily
"What\'s wrong with Sister Zhao? She\'s my secretary and a close confidante." Ling Qingyu pretended not to know. "She is my greatest help and my big sister too. Without her, I might not be where I am."
Yang Qingyue folded her arms. "I\'m just asking your thoughts about her. Why do you blurt out so many things, huh?"
Ling Qingyu cleared her throat in a guilty conscience. "Ah! So, what do you want to know?"
"You know what I want to know." Yang Qingyue replied, her eyes narrowed.
Could you please stop looking at me like this, the baby is getting scared. Ling Qingyu lamented bitterly.
"Okay, she\'s a good elder sister. She\'ll take care of me and my family if something happens like when I was in an accident." Ling Qingyu replied. "I trust her very much. Now, I\'m even thinking of handing over my company while I venture outward."
Sure enough, Yang Qingyue\'s attention changed. "She\'s taking over? What\'s your plan, then?"
"Secret." Ling Qingyu put her index finger in front of her lips.
Yang Qingyue rolled her eyes. "I also trust her but not you."
Ling Qingyu\'s eyes almost popped out of their sockets. "Why? What do you mean?"
"Alright, I don\'t bother to explain. It\'s whatever the mess you\'re thinking." Yang Qingyue snorted.
Ling Qingyu quickly sought other topics. Otherwise, it was a matter of time before things got messier and messier. "Oh, you\'re getting jealous, I see." She spoke as if a sudden hint dawned on her.
Yang Qingyue sighed at her despicable behavior. How could she not notice the way Ling Qingyu glimpsed at Secretary Zhao occasionally? Although it was just a glimpse, when Yang Qingyue\'s observation was closely on her behavior, some things were revealed.
The relationship between the two currently was in the heated stage, especially after cuddling inside the Bentley. The passionate kisses and near-sexual acts boosted their connection further.
But was it love? No, it was more of an intimacy and near-reaching bedmates. Even though Yang Qingyue felt dissatisfied with Ling Qingyu, she had no rights yet.
Perhaps, Ling Qingyu noticed dissatisfaction exuding from the police chief, so she immediately swore. "I can testify she and I are clean. There\'s nothing between us."
Yet, she said it in her heart. Yang Qingyue\'s face got better, though she knew there were loopholes in Ling Qingyu\'s words.
Enough was enough. So long as she got Ling Qingyu\'s promise. She didn\'t believe she couldn\'t cure Ling Qingyu after the two got closer than before.
"I know you\'re very clean. Didn\'t your kisses bringing me pain say everything? No experience! Don\'t worry, I like you more and more because of it." Yang Qingyue mocked in a teasing tone.
"Damn." Ling Qingyu became mute. "I promise you won\'t even be able to walk later on."
"But I\'m certain, you won\'t be able to walk out after my hand dance completely on your whole body." Yang Qingyue said.
Despite helplessness against Yang Qingyue\'s tease, Ling Qingyu was relieved to see, she was out of trouble. Phew!
Yang Qingyue was right about one thing, Ling Qingyu was angry about. During the two\'s sessions, her numb and slumped action almost made her curse Miss System.
She was definitely sure, her physique upgrade brought out by the System also heightened her sensory cells. Just one poke and she was defeated. She decided to wash away the shameful memory.
"Alright, let\'s talk about the serious discussion we had in the auction. You said you want to obtain 3 of our armored trucks—MRAP?" Ling Qingyu diverted the topic.
Yang Qingyue tapped her chin. "Yes, don\'t worry. It\'s not free but you have to give me a friendly price."
"Even if you don\'t speak, I won\'t take a single cent from you." Ling Qingyu muttered.
"You\'re not taking any, Okay. These are government funding, not mine. You\'re making a loss, young girl."
"What, young girl?" Ling Qingyu refuted this strongly. "I\'m older than you. You must call me elder sister."
"Not till you can overturn me on the bed." Yang Qingyue\'s strike hit her hard. Ling Qingyu was speechless again. She had just transferred her embarrassing moment and it became a loop.
"Fine. Fine. A friendly price." Ling Qingyu relented.
"Actually, it\'s for your own good. Once your deeds of donation occur repeatedly because of my existence, the above would exploit you and reduce the necessary funding. A proper transaction is the key here." Yang Qingyue explained.
In fact, even without Yang Qingyue\'s detailed explanation, Ling Qingyu had long understood. She didn\'t mind a few millions or billions with her savings and Athena\'s regular earnings. Plus, she was also completing System\'s merit tasks.
However, since Yang Qingyue expressed so, it was better for Ling Qingyu to oblige. "Well, in that case, if you need anything regarding equipment—software and hardware—you let me know." Ling Qingyu said.
"Anything?" Yang Qingyue was dubious.
"Anything." Ling Qingyu said.
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"Make me a system of drones to monitor the whole system."
"Easy. I\'ll have several small quadrocopters combined with an aerial overhead flight of small unmanned aircraft to form a surveillance network. Check your email tomorrow to see the plan and feasibility." Ling Qingyu said with a shrug. "If you think, it\'s possible, within a few days, you\'ll have a new monitoring system combined with the previous CCTV network."
"You\'re serious? You\'re really not joking." This time was Yang Qingyue\'s turn to be shocked. "The program and the system consisted were too complicated that even the national scientists hadn\'t found a way."
"I\'m indeed serious. You underestimate me too much. As someone who can produce armored vehicles, the manufacturing capability has been proven. The little drones and the system to ensure their autonomous path doesn\'t cost a sweat." Ling Qingyu patted her chest as she boasted.
For a moment, Yang Qingyue\'s eyes focused on the turbulent waves and surging tides before she heard what Ling Qingyu said. "Alright, I\'ll be waiting for your development."
Yang Qingyue sounded suspicious and Ling Qingyu didn\'t mind. The world\'s innovative path to autonomous systems and AI development met several setbacks. It was one of the reasons why Yang Qingyue doubted Ling Qingyu\'s words.
Nonetheless, she didn\'t want to pour cold water over Ling Qingyu, someone she warmed up with and waited for the next time to give comfort.
"Don\'t worry, you won\'t be disappointed." Ling Qingyu affirmed and Yang Qingyue could only nod. "Speaking of my armored vehicles, won\'t the above have the attention on me?"
"Nope, I asked my mother for help. Although it can\'t cover you for long, you won\'t be on their radar anytime soon." Yang Qingyue replied.
"Actually, a new automotive company venture is in my plan. Very soon, we\'ll be producing commercial cars and trucks, including military vehicles and much more. You should know after driving around."
"You\'re even stepping into heavy industries." Yang Qingyue became more worried but she had anticipated this move from Ling Qingyu since the day, she received a limousine package.
Honestly, Yang Qingyue liked driving it (Hongqi S9+), much better than those luxurious brands like BMW and Mercedez. The original version of Ling Qingyu past life wouldn\'t score high but Tang Ziyi\'s and Athena\'s involvement solved every defect. The only competitor might be Rolls-Royce, but the cleverer autonomous driving system and modified armor crushed other opponents.
"I know what you mean. I\'ll handle the business war. You just need to test out the product and give me full trust." Ling Qingyu expressed understanding.
Any heavy industries had close ties with big officials in the capital. For Ling Qingyu to venture in increased competitiveness. If her product were so-so, she would be fine. However, Yang Qingyue knew a mere MRAP had suppressed everyone\'s, what about others?
Once Ling Qingyu\'s product went into the market, the opponents would fiercely attack her like never seen before. But since Ling Qingyu had confidence, Yang Qingyue didn\'t think too much.
Should things go south, she was fairly certain to protect Ling Qingyu from harm, although she might not be able to help in the competition. To be frank, she was also becoming to be frightened at Ling Qingyu\'s approaches.
The tentacles had spread more and it seemed it wasn\'t enough. Not long ago, she thought Ling Qingyu was into food and agriculture after seeing her desire to takeover noodles company.
Now, Ling Qingyu had shown interest in heavy industries. Plus, the drone\'s plan, which Yang Qingyue didn\'t expect much.
How many still remained hidden in her plan? Fortunately, Ling Qingyu was still a mortal and hadn\'t reached into electronics, including chips technology.
Ling Qingyu was indeed a mortal but her daughter wasn\'t. Athena, existence of a higher civilization, staying on Earth, could overwhelm every sector.
If Ling Qingyu heard Yang Qingyue\'s relief, she would mock back. It wasn\'t that Athena couldn\'t produce a chip but the repercussion Ling Qingyu must fend off that dissuaded her from venturing into this industry.
The return journey was long and the two conversed for a long time. Of course, Ling Qingyu didn\'t forget to grasp Yang Qingyue\'s palm again. This time, instead of baffled weirdness, the two shared a sweeter and heartwarming moment.
Little by little, Ling Qingyu diverged some of her plans, amazing Yang Qingyue to speechlessness. The reason, why Ling Qingyu unveiled most of them was to seek friendship and allies.
Yang Qingyue was a suitable candidate for Ling Qingyu in the political arena. Based on Yang Qingyue\'s description, her mother\'s position wasn\'t low. Showing her sincerity, Ling Qingyu intended to get closer and return some benefits. Not to mention, Yang Qingyue would become her woman soon.
Although Ling Qingyu always spoke out of meritocracy, if her relatives and friends were capable why should she share water with outsiders? The only strong boundary was the person responsible must have sufficient talents and connections.
What was more, if a certain outsider gained a position and spread their influence, that became another hidden danger for Ling Qingyu, particularly faction disputes.
Nepotism and meritocracy had both advantages and disadvantages but the middle ground compromising both ideologies was the practice Ling Qingyu chose in her business. Talent and skills first, then preference over close ones, and later consider outsiders.
When the two arrived at the destination, Ling Qingyu and Yang Qingyue fixed their appearance and were welcomed by her mother. Amorette knew her daughter brought very few people to her house.
Bringing them showed the closeness and Amorette entertained Yang Qingyue energetically, dragging her along, even displaying Ling Qingyu\'s cute childhood.
Ling Qingyu was helpless against her mother\'s move. Luckily, knowing the two were already hungry and hadn\'t had dinner, probably due to Tang Ziyi\'s party, Amorette quickly led the two to the table.
She found Tang Ziyi\'s group feasting. As soon as she entered, Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue laid smiling glances, making her suspicious of life.
When these two displayed a similar smile, someone was about to become unlucky. Their eyes displayed hidden cunningness, blowing cold wind over her spine. Why did she feel that in the coming days, she would be miserable under the two hands?