Miss Beautiful C.E.O and her system

Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue had made up their minds to help after listening to the woman's tale.

These kinds of clubs shouldn't exist in the first place. Whenever powerful figures established them to quench their desires, victims appeared.

Whether out of willingness or coercion, both women despised their existence. Like Dong Xi, it seemed as though she was cooperating, but was that really the case?

How many others had volunteered? Though they had only heard four names, who knew how many more remained hidden?

Not to mention, other provinces might have their own 'clubs.' Perhaps most of the men Dong Xi and the other women encountered were from Province T, but one thing was certain—the powerful figure at the head of it all was no ordinary man. He roamed freely, allowing officials to cater to his every word.

For some reason, Dong Xi refused to reveal his surname, as if instinctive fear had overridden rational thought.

Fortunately, with Athena, they uncovered his identity quickly. His surname was Qin—a distant relative of the Qin family from the capital.

The fact that even a distant family member could act so brazenly without consequence made the future of Country C somewhat concerning.

The existence of so many bootlickers made this possible. Otherwise, if each person in the government simply fulfilled their duties without excessive flattery, the system should have functioned properly. But when destiny was controlled by those in the highest seats, nothing could be changed.

Since someone from the Qin family was involved in this case, Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue had even more reason to intervene.

Although Ling Qingyu had been retaliating against the Qin family through underhanded methods, if official power got involved, she was no match.

The battle between titans was one of networks and connections—a competition to see who could endure longer. Ling Qingyu's contacts weren't enough.

Even so, even the smallest moves from the Qin Group created obstacles for Ling Qingyu's business.

Many within the Qin Group believed it was a waste of resources to target a mere wealthy figure from the outskirts of Country C. After all, Province N was considered a backwater compared to the capital.

Furthermore, the Qin Group had its own enemies to fend off, as well as internal struggles. Ling Qingyu's sister was merely targeted by one lineage, even though they were the successors of the entire group.

Some factions wanted the head family to face trouble and lose their prestige.

Thus, Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue considered testing the waters and preparing for the inevitable battlefield when Ling Qingyu finally broke all pretenses with the Qin family.

Naturally, it was Xiao Yue who made the decision. The hidden war was far more difficult and complex than one fought with real gunpowder.

In fact, Ling Qingyu could resort to assassinations and brute force to wipe out the entire family while Athena blacked out and filtered all evidence that could lead back to her.

But at what cost? What would be the difference between her and the unscrupulous villains if she resorted to such methods?

Although Yang Qingyue and her mother wouldn't say anything, would they ever look at her the same way again? Once she set foot on that path, there would be no turning back.

As for Dong Xi's words, Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue took them with a grain of salt. Some of her claims were hard to believe, but ultimately, it didn't matter.

Whether she had truly fallen in love with an older man or simply sought a safe haven from her past worries, they didn't care.

For a rational woman who had sold her body—speaking bluntly—love was out of the question. Perhaps connection and companionship were possible.

Or was Dong Xi simply afraid she might have to relive her previous despair? Regardless, the powerful figures who played with women's lives would be eliminated because Xiao Yue had decided so.

Moreover, Xiao Yue was interested in the women Dong Xi had subtly mentioned. With Athena's aid, she was able to dig into their backgrounds.

Dong Xi was a veteran in the government media sector, having worked her way up from TV host to department director of HR management.

Miao Ying had been heavily promoted to another key position, overseeing Province T's entertainment industry and monitoring any violations.

Wen Yalan was currently just a simple program director and had not yet fully entered the circle.

The most notable background belonged to Lin Yuxin, who was also from the capital. Her surname was comparable to Qin.

The four most prominent families in the capital were Qin, Su, Yang, and Lin. Lin Yuxin, now the secretary of Qin, had also indulged in promiscuity.

This woman couldn't be simple—she must have had her own hidden agenda and had been working hard toward it. After all, she had no reason to be coerced by anyone, even if she was merely a distant relative of the Lin family.

She was a powerful figure herself, though ranked lower compared to the surname Qin. All in all, Xiao Yue had her own agenda for providing aid, especially to those in need, like Dong Xi and Wen Yalan.

Miao Ying wasn't entirely sure, but she was confident she could persuade these figures to support Ling Qingyu's venture into the media industry.

Fan Xi was still in the process of establishing a large media group. All the necessary equipment was available, including those that required harsher conditions.

Manpower was the only scarcity. Compared to fresh talents, these women were a better fit, particularly since all of them had experience working in government institutions.

Unlike the private sector, government institutions provided a vast networking field as well as invaluable experience.

Because of the complexity of their internal mechanisms, employees were far more capable in management.

Naturally, corruption and abuse couldn't be ignored, but the broad spectrum of talent was exactly what Xiao Yue sought.

If these women joined Fan Xi's group, they would also bring in other colleagues who wished to escape a toxic environment while carrying with them the valuable lessons learned over the years. This would allow Fan Xi's project to progress smoothly and reach its goal faster, avoiding pitfalls and illusions.

Xiao Yue believed that with great kindness, generous treatment, and the deterrent power achieved by helping Dong Xi and the others, no one would dare betray Ling Qingyu.

When Xiao Yue and Tang Ziyi offered their assistance, the liaison officer accompanying them wiped away cold sweat, feeling anxious for the general.

As always, Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue relied on Athena's power to find weaknesses in Dong Xi's enemies, particularly from a political perspective. Crimes, if exposed outright, would create temporary chaos among the public.

Public opinion warfare was also an effective tool to pressure them, though it rarely worked if the entire organization was united in suppressing the news to protect its reputation.

Athena excelled at these two methods, setting the rhythm of the attack. The third strategy targeted businesses linked to their enemies, creating financial losses that would throw the groups into disarray.

Because the chains and connections were difficult to break directly, a distraction was needed. Ling Qingyu's financial resources would support this objective by persuading volunteers to come forward and confess the crimes.

The final blow came from the official background. Since Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue had negotiated massive deals, especially for the light armored clothing that General Tang was practically drooling over, eager to equip her troops at the lowest friendly price, they had leverage.

Not to mention, General Tang owed Ling Qingyu a favor. The successful raid on the scamming syndicate had skyrocketed her merits and reputation.

If no major issues arose, she would surely be promoted to a four-star general in a few years.

Of course, the path wasn't that straightforward—hidden complications would follow.

Regardless, for General Tang, fulfilling this request was easy. A senior military official with a deep foundation applying pressure on civilian officials in media, propaganda, and business affairs?

Even the governor of Province T had to tread carefully, especially when General Tang shamelessly cited a distant relative of a military officer who had risked his life on a mission and suffered injustice.

Furthermore, undeniable evidence was already in their hands. The stakes rose when—

Thus, in just over a month of residing in Province T, Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue used General Tang's resources to send those bastards to jail.

Strong backgrounds and connections proved useless once the governor intervened. General Tang didn't even need to ask for Gu Yi's help.

The operation freed Dong Xi from her bondage and worries, leaving her both grateful and slightly fearful of Tang Ziyi's and Xiao Yue's power.

However, eliminating those who had threatened Dong Xi required little effort and even gained them extra followers, like Wen Yalan and Miao Ying.

With their thunderous methods, even corrupt individuals who hadn't yet been affected kept their distance, wary of getting caught up in the chaos. As a result, Wen Yalan and Miao Ying were temporarily free.

The trio accepted Xiao Yue's offer. As long as their material needs were met, they had few concerns.

Sure, it was a pity to leave behind all their hard work. Although the club had been the sole reason for their rapid promotions, without talent and skill to prove themselves, how could they have held onto their positions when greedy eyes were constantly watching?

Besides, it would have been impossible for them to catch the attention of the people they had originally aligned with.

Cases of people with nothing at all rising through the ranks were rare and would be exposed sooner or later.

Lin Yuxin, on the other hand, sensed something was off with the sudden change in Dong Xi and met with the trio. Though amazed and wary, she merely offered congratulations and decided to distance herself.

Her intuition told her that the attack was headed in her direction. She wasn't loyal enough to warn her club members about the impending crisis and inform them of the trio's newfound freedom.

This was only the beginning. Xiao Yue's plan involved even higher stakes.

The chaos that would soon catch Gu Yi's attention had begun.