Miss Beautiful C.E.O and her system

In fact, the enemies targeting Dong Xi weren't dangerous enough to influence the club she had retired from.

So, after Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue crudely resolved the problems from all angles, Dong Xi was completely free.

However, her husband, who was under arrest, couldn't be released, even though the duo had the means to do so.

The final test satisfied them, as Dong Xi didn't take over the properties despite being given the chance.

Or perhaps Dong Xi was simply clever enough to tread carefully, avoiding mishaps and offending others.

Without their involvement, Dong Xi was certainly destined to succeed and live well, despite the unwarranted sacrifices.

After all, she had served many men, understood their desires deeply, and learned how to manipulate them. This was how she had ensnared her short-lived husband.

Perhaps her fate would have remained unsightly and helpless even if she had survived this disaster.

The only difference was that two strangers had allowed her to leap over that disgusting fate and cut off the past stigma—something she had hardly expected.

Like a final stroke of luck, she had befriended these two strange women. She was exhilarated that her connection was so valuable, especially after witnessing how cleanly the two had eliminated her threats.

Not to mention, their accomplices seemed to be from the military. And among all social circles, which was the most powerful?

Politicians, followed by the military. The man who had played her belonged to the former—or so she thought.

She didn't believe that her rhetoric had convinced Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue to help; rather, her story had likely disgusted them.

More than once, the two had confessed that they despised people who exploited others—especially those who weren't villains or evildoers—for their own pleasure.

And her experience as a National TV host on the Official News Channel, plus her other positions, didn't hold enough weight to warrant so many resources being spent to rescue her.

Thus, Dong Xi decided to express her gratitude further by persuading other women who shared her woes. Miao Ying and Wen Yalan became her targets.

She bragged and exaggerated Tang Ziyi's and Xiao Yue's backgrounds, even though she didn't know the details. But it wasn't hard to guess that her words were close to reality.

Citing her own experiences and the need to secure their future, Dong Xi successfully poached Miao Ying and Wen Yalan. The former was already too deep in, while the latter had only just taken the first steps.

The two had been closer than sisters—until the latter felt betrayed. With Dong Xi's intervention, the duo reconciled.

After all, if not Miao Ying, there would have been others. Besides, why should a woman make things difficult for another woman, so long as no unforgivable evil had been committed?

Although both were reluctant to abandon the industry they had worked so hard for and the official career paths they had climbed, Dong Xi's sweet words and the possibility of transforming themselves into a capital-backed group truly swayed them.

Yes, Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue laid out a few promises to transfer some shares once the group matured successfully. Moreover, Dong Xi received more gifts from the confiscation of her enemies' assets.

Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue were too disgusted to take over those properties from such greedy bastards. Besides, their actions would draw Dong Xi in closer.

Despite seeming useless and powerless against the capital and political circles, the former National TV host couldn't be underestimated—particularly her charm and grasp of human nature.

The trio of women were surprised, especially Dong Xi, when she realized that Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue were attacking their former godfather sponsor.

They were fragile pawns, useless in this type of large-scale battle. Fortunately, with the military-affiliated support of Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue, they were able to relocate to another province, where Fan Xi resided, without the slightest pressure.

Although they shouldn't have been affected, they were linked to Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue, and their departure coincided with the attack's timing. It was hard to pretend they weren't involved.

Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue weren't foolish enough to ignore even the smallest threats like in those cliché movies. They covered all angles, and Athena would compensate for any weaknesses if found.

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When Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue decided to attack the mysterious backer with the surname Qin, General Tang showed some embarrassment.

Despite the overwhelming evidence that could almost be classified as elite crimes, General Tang weighed her strength against the risk.

This was a fight against a titan from the capital, and these girls dared to play around with it. The situation had escalated beyond her self-confidence.

Even though she could hold him down for a while, the question was not if she could—but for how long.

Afterward, she would likely face the wrath of a powerful family. Well, with her friend Gu Yi, that would be another matter.

Even then, the complications could escalate to a dangerous level—a tug-of-war between powerful families—once compromise became impossible.

Of course, General Tang had no fear of this distant Qin, who was always indulging in his sexual desires.

It was the surname that created pressure. She had no desire to offend a powerful party and block her own path forward.

Nonetheless, what Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue brought to the table created ambiguity in her decision-making.

It was clear that, with or without her involvement, both were determined to proceed. Specifically, the evidence they had must not be exposed to the public.

The duo's actions proved their willingness to act, as well as their alternatives if she chose not to cooperate.

Furthermore, General Tang didn't want to undermine the recent positive relationship between both parties.

They had cooperated once before and achieved great success. Now, the deeper stakes made General Tang salivate.

When Tang Ziyi slammed important data related to jet engines onto the table—data both she and Xiao Yue had previously ignored, since Athena's research spanned a wide spectrum—General Tang immediately hardened her stance.

Although the data had yet to be verified by her teams, the benefits were obvious. Besides, Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue weren't the type to lie.

With enough interest at stake, her mindset wavered. She had heard from Gu Yi that the new chip industry project, which had only recently begun, was tied to these girls.

The cake seemed to have excluded Qin Group and its allies, leading to protests and clashes between factions.

After all, chip technologies had long been monopolized by Qin Group, making it a key factor in their hegemony.

Spirit Fox undoubtedly owned research facilities. Otherwise, how could Aegis vehicles and armored clothing exist?

If research cooperation deepened, General Tang couldn't even begin to imagine the immense gains.

Her confidantes would also rise alongside her, with military projects under her direct leadership contributing significantly.

The intertwined interest groups behind her would definitely support Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue once the deal was settled, even if their opponent was Qin Group.

Would Qin Group dare to fight against everyone just for a distant relative?

Yes, they had been domineering in the past, but they weren't foolish enough to jeopardize the entire family over pride.

Thus, General Tang agreed to help.

Surely, the trio didn't target the Qin surname outright but instead chipped away at his allies piece by piece.

With enough proof, no matter how vast his protective umbrella was, he wouldn't be able to shield them.

There was indeed evidence of his crimes, particularly his so-called philanthropic activities, which concealed sexual abuse and money laundering.

Too many stakes were involved—capital links tended to cluster together, and touching their money was like pinching their lifeblood.

Under relentless pressure and continuous heavy blows, he utilized all his resources to safeguard his business.

Contrary to his belief in his own invincibility, it collapsed much sooner than expected.

He attempted to 'escape' and remained in the capital, where he wouldn't be as easily controlled or monitored.

Unfortunately for him, General Tang's response was even swifter. Airports, subways, cars—every mode of transportation had his name sealed off.

Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue allowed Athena to continuously monitor the situation, just in case this bastard somehow slipped through the blockades.

Soon after, MSS apprehended him and his powerful associates, setting off fireworks in the capital.

General Tang gritted her teeth and persisted.

Anyway, she wasn't wrongfully charging them, right? In fact, she was even helping Qin Group by suppressing news that could be detrimental to their image and business.

His arrest was kept private—nobody knew who he was, not that anyone had known his identity in the first place.

Meanwhile, some officials in Province T were sweating, wondering if staying neutral had been the right choice.

Siding with General Tang meant breaking ties with Qin Group, the behemoth. At the same time, they questioned where General Tang had gotten so much confidence.

Meanwhile, Gu Yi was also alarmed by her close friend's movements.

She nearly cussed out her daughter-in-law when she discovered who the culprit was after calling General Tang.

The parliament appeared disturbed by what they deemed a "reckless" law enforcement action—one that had a high chance of damaging the economy by blatantly targeting business groups.

There was no need to guess the identities of the lobbyists who brought up the issue. Gu Yi had encountered them multiple times and had warned them once: they couldn't afford too much publicity.

Behind the scenes, multiple questions arose, with some suspecting that she was attempting to disrupt the balance of families within the political circle.

Several families, however, backed her in exchange for promised benefits from General Tang. Seizing the momentum, Gu Yi immediately outlined her major rectification plan, citing the rampant corruption within government agencies—particularly those with deep family ties—where officials abused their power to satisfy their desires.

Using concrete examples from Province N and other regions, all backed by Athena's intelligence, Gu Yi and her aides delivered a veiled threat: Stay down and fix yourselves. Things might not turn out too badly. But if you press on, everyone will be exposed.

The implication was clear—this was just one insignificant figure. Why create unnecessary chaos? After all, no family was completely clean.

Those from families with long-standing heritage understood this best. Despite training and disciplinary actions, black sheep always existed. A few were completely beyond redemption.

Gu Yi had already made up her mind to eliminate these vampires feeding off the population.

The powerful could prey on the weak, but not at the cost of absurdly impacting ordinary lives and violating their fundamental rights.

Some families were so rotten that their corruption disgusted the entire nation. Gu Yi had long been aware of their deeds, but Athena had now exposed everything, tearing down the facade completely.

Honestly, even her own Yang family wasn't spared.

Regardless, the mess created by Ling Qingyu's confidantes forced Gu Yi to take direct oversight of the case.

The charges—ranging from sexual exploitation, corruption, bribery, and money laundering to drug trafficking and murder—had piled up to the point where the death penalty was more than justified.

Yes, murder was explicitly on the list. While it initially seemed unrelated to the accused and his associates, Athena's thorough reports connected all the dots.

Qin Group and its allies had no choice but to admit defeat and sell some rights to preserve their reputations. Containing the situation was imminent than saving their family members now. Otherwise, many wouldn't be spared.

Gu Yi was on the righteous side!