Miss Beautiful C.E.O and her system

The M24 Sniper Weapon System—SWS—was a variant of the Remington Model 700 rifle. This weapon is categorized as the military and police version. It is commonly referred to as a "weapon system" because the M24 allows for a detachable telescopic sight and other accessories in addition to the rifle itself.

The M24 is a bolt-action sniper rifle, firing 7.62 x 51 mm NATO rounds with an effective range of 800 meters.

What Tang Ziyi and Ling Qingyu had chosen was a completely modernized version of the old 20th-century M24, with an almost unrecognizable futuristic scope, tiny Piggytinny rails, an adjustable buttstock, and a modified magazine holding 10 rounds.

Currently, M110 semi-automatic sniper rifles were preferred over the M24 in Country A's military, but Tang Ziyi liked the good old, venerable M24. It was reliable enough to get the job done. The old generation always fended just fine.

The KSR 50, a bolt-action sniper rifle, fired high-precision .50 caliber 12.7 mm x 99 NATO rounds. Its modular rails allowed the adaptation of various accessories. The magazine held five rounds, with an adjustable cheek rest and butt pad, a folding stock, and an effective range of 1,500 meters.

The rifle was newly fielded in Country T of the Middle Kingdom, where it had been in service for three years, demonstrating great success and performance.

This anti-material monster was capable of obliterating any lightly armored objects and was best suited—even overpowered—for the current mission.

Ling Qingyu wiped her M24 with the back of her hand as she recalled the data. The small chatter between the duo ended as a heavy atmosphere hovered around them. Whenever her eyes glanced at the suspected mass grave, Ling Qingyu had to control her emotions and redirect her concentration elsewhere.

Compared to Tang Ziyi, she was definitely a novice. Ling Qingyu sighed as she noticed there was no change in Tang Ziyi's expression or mood.

"You don't need to feel bad or anything. You know it's not our fault in the first place," Tang Ziyi comforted, breaking the uncomfortable silence that hung around them.

"I know. I'm not some Virgin Mary character. It's just so many human lives, not even worth as much as domesticated animals," Ling Qingyu sighed.

"The dark side of humanity. Humankind rarely changes. It just evolves while carrying on the same basic principle—survival of the fittest," Tang Ziyi replied.

"Don't you think it's ironic that, while we've become more civilized and advanced, we still abide by nature's law?"

"Look, I guess you now understand how precious peace is." Tang Ziyi paused, forming her sentence carefully. "The so-called peace you enjoy is supported by people who dare to dirty their hands and bleed so that ordinary people can enjoy life."

"There must be a way for us to transcend that law of nature." Ling Qingyu clicked her tongue. "Order and chaos—there has to be a road. We just can't find the path yet, but I believe it exists."

"Now, now, Miss Ph.D. in philosophy, quit the chatter. The operation should begin now." Tang Ziyi released her grip from the M24 and placed her eye on the sophisticated spotting scope.

She radioed in. "All Kilo, sitrep."

"Kilo 1, ready."

"Kilo 2 (and 3), one mike to arrive at the designated location."

"Kilo 4 on standby for further command."

"Kilo 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, and 10) ready to assault."

Though Ling Qingyu couldn't see every unit, she had her vision on Kilo 5 and 6 through the scope. If she shifted her angle, she would see the operators from Kilo 7 and 8. Kilo 9 and 10 were clearly out of her sight, separated from the others. The closest support to the two of them should be Kilo 4. These pictures sparked in her mind like a road map.

As a superb visual thinker, Ling Qingyu didn't find it hard to draw these images just from the radio communication.

"Good to hear. Kilo 5 to 10, green light. I say again, green light." Tang Ziyi gave permission to assault. "Try to stay quiet. Anyone who lets the enemy return fire will have a hard time from me. Clear?"

"Crystal, Instructor. Kilo 5 (6, 7, 8) on the move."

"Copied," replied Kilo 9 and 10 simply.

Kilo 9 and 10 were silent about the latter command since they were military, and Tang Ziyi didn't demand too much from them either.

"Boss and Kirin will form a temporary sniper team, supporting Kilo 5, 6, 7, and 8. Call sign Zero. Happy hunting!" Tang Ziyi cut off the radio and turned her gaze toward Ling Qingyu.

"What? Oh no, don't tell me you want me to shoot while you spot?" Ling Qingyu looked back, baffled.

"Take it as a practice run," Tang Ziyi replied, her tone unchanged. "Besides, you excelled a lot when you ran the drills with me. Trust me, you have more potential than you think."

Ling Qingyu rolled her eyes at the motivational remarks. Who didn't know how to mentally lift others' spirits? She had too much of chicken soup.

"I'll back you up in case you miss or ruin a shot," Tang Ziyi reassured her.

"How are you going to do that?" Ling Qingyu asked, confused. Although Tang Ziyi had an extra pair of M24s and a KSR 50, she couldn't complete the same task of shooting and spotting simultaneously, could she?

Well, as soon as that thought crossed her mind, Ling Qingyu had a sudden suspicion. Would this cheeky, manly woman bring out another innovation?

"Don't mind me. I'll show you in a minute," said Tang Ziyi.

She tweaked the futuristic scope of the M24 and the spotting device, clicking a few buttons as her eyes moved back and forth. Your next read awaits at My Virtual Library Empire

"Done." Tang Ziyi smiled.

Despite being hidden under the cover of her NVGs, Ling Qingyu's eyes widened and nearly burst out of their sockets.

What did she just witness? Good gracious.

As Tang Ziyi moved the M24, the spotting device also rotated on its tripod, pointing its lens in the same direction as Tang Ziyi's barrel.

Damn! This was infantry equipment, not some high-tier electronics system from a multi-million-dollar Apache helicopter or fighter jet.

Honestly, this innovation was comparable to the military armaments of a superpower. Tang Ziyi's device had thermal imaging, super lenses, lasers, and more.

"How are you going to know what the spotter lens shows through your M24 scope?" asked Ling Qingyu.

"Mine isn't comparable to yours."

Pat! Ouch, that hurt. Ling Qingyu's heart and face felt slapped and pierced ruthlessly. Tang Ziyi didn't hold back.

Ling Qingyu patted her chest hard to alleviate the congested blood circulation and avoid vomiting. "You better give me a good reason…or else…"

"It's as if you can do anything to me... Tsk," Tang Ziyi teased, clicking her tongue.

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"Sister Tang…please…enlighten my soul, baby needs your help," Ling Qingyu said, using her secret weapon of coquettish charm.

Nobody could withstand her offensive charm attacks, not even Tang Ziyi or Xiao Yue, who knew her thoroughly and deeply. The effect was undeniable.

"Alas," Tang Ziyi flipped her NVGs and relented. She took off her helmet and placed it on the ground near her. Covering her head with a boonie hat, Tang Ziyi gazed through the scope. "A datalink connects the two scopes and shares crucial data. I can see it all through my M24 scope and switch between the rifle and spotter visions just by clicking a button here."

"Okay, that's a hell of a lot of money to spend," Ling Qingyu said, furrowing her brows. Applying fighter jet systems and miniaturizing them for infantry use—it was almost unreal.

If not for Ling Qingyu's special advantages, Tang Ziyi's research might have led nowhere. But Tang's whimsical ideas always paid off, so who was she to complain?

"Yeah, but it's worth it. I can do two jobs at the same time. Girl, don't worry about the money, we're rich," Tang Ziyi shrugged.

"Hmm, that's my money you're talking about," grumbled Ling Qingyu.

"What's yours is mine, right? We're close sisters," Tang Ziyi replied.

"Close sisters, my ass. I think I'm more like a poor girl being milked for her greatest value. What sister have you seen treated like a commodity?" Ling Qingyu shook her head and retorted. She also took off her helmet, putting on a boonie hat like Tang Ziyi to protect against the small droplets of water.

"Okay, now let's quickly divide our sectors." Tang Ziyi switched back to machine mode as she gave commands.

Ling Qingyu replied succinctly. Dividing sectors was vital for further communication between the shooter and the spotter—or, in their case, two shooters.

Ignoring their unusual combination, having clearly defined sectors allowed them to instantly identify targets and smooth out the operation.

This was the real reason why sniper teams with two operators required professionals and high-ranking officers.

It demanded a tactical mindset, strategy, and detailed planning, which ordinary soldiers without proper education lacked. The military didn't mean discrimination but there was a clear distinction between educated soldiers and uneducated. IQ chasm wasn't something hard work could mount over.