Miss Beautiful C.E.O and her system

"I understand. Let me check a few matters. Thank you," Yang Qingyue slammed the receiver and summoned Cai Ning.

"What's the matter?" her childhood friend asked.

"It seems like a car chase has ended."

"That's good news, right?"

"On the contrary," Yang Qingyue ground her teeth. "It's quite the opposite. The situation is complicated."

"Tell me, I'm all ears." Cai Ning took a seat, her interest piqued. Yang Qingyue explained everything the Spirit Fox operators onsite had discovered.

"It looks like we'll have to intervene if the case is true. This is no longer a fight between soldiers; it's a duel of generals," said Yang Qingyue, sighing at the inexplicable turn of events.

"Actually, we could turn a blind eye and let it be. Don't interfere, and nothing will happen," replied Cai Ning with a shrug.

"Politically correct," agreed Yang Qingyue. "But you and I both know we can't do that. Regardless of the moral implications, once we're aware of it, we have to take care of it."

"Besides, our girls want to get involved. Let's help them realize their vision. Otherwise, we might be gossiped about behind our backs. You know their pettiness," added Cai Ning, acknowledging the steely resolve of Tang Ziyi's subordinates.

If Spirit Fox didn't want to take action, they wouldn't have delivered such a detailed investigation, one that the current police network and Yang Qingyue's past connections would struggle to match.

Obviously, the meaning was clear: the girls wanted them to step up and speak with the higher-ups.

Yang Qingyue had already secured her position as the chief of the Province N police station. Cai Ning had reluctantly followed suit, getting promoted again as City N's acting chief.

This scenario left the latter feeling dizzy, overwhelmed by the workload. Although the fatigue wasn't much different from before, the pressure was undeniable.

Even though her childhood friend had always dumped all the work on her, Yang Qingyue had, at least in name, shielded her from everything, while her mother maneuvered in the political arena.

However, now that she stood on the stage herself, it was almost unbearable—completely incomparable to her past role of solely focusing on missions and tasks.

Here, she had to negotiate, adjust, and manage a massive team. To her, the entire City N still felt like an enormous responsibility.

"Are you sure you're going to make a move?" Cai Ning asked. "You know that if you fight against your own over such a small matter, no matter how much your mother supports you, your path ahead will be filled with thorns. It's not impossible for you to lose your only chance at promotion, you know."

"I know, and I understand the consequences. But will I have peace of mind? That's a question I won't know the answer to until I'm on my deathbed," Yang Qingyue clicked her tongue. "Not to mention, I don't care about climbing the ladder anymore. Look, I have nominal power over Spirit Fox. If I go further up, who knows if that power will be taken away? Let's secure my position in Province N. That's real power—with soldiers under my wing—instead of relying on high-sounding officials with no direct control."

"Come on, it's not like you don't know how much that bastard with the surname Ling supports you," Cai Ning chided. "Spirit Fox could become a nationwide organization if you stepped up, given Ling Qingyu's mindset. She might even be happier."

Yang Qingyue rolled her eyes at Cai Ning's remark. Indeed, Ling Qingyu could extend her support further, ensuring they stayed connected through various means.

Neither she nor Ling Qingyu liked outsiders' interference. From Spirit Fox's work, Yang Qingyue had witnessed their relentless pursuit of justice, and she could vouch for their discipline and self-control.

Initially, she had worried about managing undisciplined troops, but their indomitable and incorruptible mindsets had proven her wrong.

"Anyway, help me confirm the information. Reach out to your friends in MSS; they might have more internal news," Yang Qingyue instructed.

"Gladly. They're like hungry wolves ready to tear that chief and his power apart. After all, all that wealth could be legitimized and confiscated," Cai Ning grinned and left.

Yang Qingyue paused and sighed. She longed for the original sister who wasn't so politically savvy.

Talks among higher-ups were always about interests. Yang Qingyue had matured significantly. Though she tried to hold onto her original intentions, life often made it seem futile.

Fortunately, she hadn't sunk so low as to corrupt and exploit her power, thanks to Ling Qingyu's regular donations to the departments. She didn't need wealth and could pursue her ideals freely.

It must be her greatest fortune to have Ling Qingyu as her solid backing and her mother as a shield against enemies beyond her level.

Soon, Cai Ning returned, nodding to confirm the news, though it wasn't as detailed as what Athena provided.

Athena's identity had been shared among them after Yang Qingyue's mother witnessed her abilities firsthand.

Though her foreign origins remained questionable, Athena had been a tremendous asset to Ling Qingyu and contributed greatly.

"Thanks, Sister Ning. Let me deal with a certain scum." Yang Qingyue shooed her deputy away without hesitation, ignoring Cai Ning's curses as the door closed. "Tell them I give permission to proceed and not to worry about other messes. I'll handle them."

"When needed, Sister. When not needed, a drag… hmph! True plastic sisterhood," Cai Ning managed to mutter as she exited the room completely.

"Hello," Yang Qingyue introduced herself and waited for the other side to respond. "Your Excellency seems to be in trouble. No need to thank our police force—serving the people is our duty.

"It's a bit unkind of Your Excellency to hide important factors, endangering the lives of my subordinates.

"I understand time is of the essence, but detailed information determines the success of the mission.

"My subordinates have discovered new findings that require further investigation. Since my detective teams are currently restless because the province is too calm, how about a deeper cooperation between the two provinces?

"Haha, instead of blaming me, Your Excellency, you should be mindful of the possible troubles ahead. I completely understand it's difficult to sit in that chair, especially with so many jealous eyes watching.

"Only when your backyard is free of fire can you concentrate on external matters. You're welcome to visit me anytime. I'll happily accompany you without the slightest dissatisfaction, Your Excellency.

"Forgive my youth, Commissioner. I might not pursue steadiness because I have an ample amount of time. As a junior, please guide me as I try to gain experience from you through this cooperation.
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"Don't be angry. It wouldn't be good for me to hear you've been hospitalized after chatting with me.

"I have no fear of your so-called circle. I believe people will see that I acted righteously in the future. See you soon, and take care."

Snap.

Yang Qingyue slammed the phone and cursed lightly. It had taken her greatest patience to maintain a polite tone without succumbing to anger while dealing with the official on the other end, who kept swearing and badmouthing her.

Of course, the words weren't blatantly vulgar, but they were laced with gendered insults and jabs at her beliefs. She had carefully noted such behavior and was preparing to repay the grievances.

Likewise, the old bastard would retaliate against her interference. In the name of cooperation and through implicit threats, she had intervened in the case by sending special investigative teams to curb blatant abuses of power.

By now, Yang Qingyue had a good sense of the so-called truth, even if evidence was still lacking. The team she sent in was tasked with gathering that proof.

The other chief would undoubtedly attempt to interfere and destroy evidence. Both sides understood the undercurrents at play.

What had started as a simple manslaughter case had now escalated into a political battle. In truth, Yang Qingyue hadn't wanted to get involved initially.

However, the man's courageous revenge for his loved one had stirred her sympathy and admiration.

Yes, the man would likely go to prison, but she could ensure a lighter sentence with her intervention. She had Ling Qingyu and her mother to back her up. The matter wasn't overly complicated.

Justice had failed him, driving him to destroy his entire life. People might complain that he had acted too extremely, but without his actions, his sister wouldn't have received the justice and peace she deserved.

Yang Qingyue knew Province N wasn't free of similar filth. Yet those past events had faded into unsolved crimes.

The real reason she had set up a special task force for investigations, composed of her most trusted and capable subordinates, was to uncover all those shelved cases.

With the new AI technology sent by her lover and the intelligence organization, Yang Qingyue refused to believe she couldn't solve them all and bring peace to the victims' families.

Let this first case serve as the stepping stone for her investigative unit.

...

"Bitch! How dare she!"

On the other side, the commissioner was fuming. "Doesn't she want to rise higher? I didn't provoke her, but she's striking at me! Does she think having the Minister of Justice behind her makes her invincible? She's too domineering—such bullying!"

His secretary nodded imperceptibly while inwardly complaining. Wasn't the commissioner doing the same, leveraging his power?

"How could she threaten me with a petition to Minister Gu?" The commissioner took a deep breath to calm himself.

Now that the matter was out of his hands, he had to think carefully about his next steps. Turning toward the only available beautiful figure in the room, he vented his anger. He had neither the time nor the mood to indulge.

"Get out! Useless!"

The secretary: "..."