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Miss Beautiful C.E.O and her system-Chapter 521 Behind the scene - Country K
So many thoughts flew through her mind as Ling Qingyu sighed and kneaded her temple. Although she was rich and enjoying a leisurely life, she knew she couldn't stop.
Keep rising and prosper or be overtaken and pressed down. On the road, she was destined to work, she couldn't afford to spend leisurely.
What was Miss System's existence if she didn't endeavor in her journey? Even though she never heard once from Miss System, pressuring her to strive hard, Ling Qingyu understood she should assume responsibility.
Despite regarding the latter quote as bullshit, the stronger the strength, the bigger the responsibility. As a human being, that was a minimum value she must abide by to prevent herself from degeneration.
Ling Qingyu moved her limbs and felt them stiff. Oh, daily exercise and training wasn't done yet. Sure enough, people died under the peony skirt. She almost lost her discipline under Yang Qingyue's sugar treatment.
As usual, Ling Qingyu asked her daughter for morning checks. "Athena, tell me anything that catches your eye today."
"Sure, Mom. Today, let's begin with our province." Athena began to blah-blah-blah.
There weren't any substantial updates apart from the mess, she created last night. Internationally, ISIS didn't expand much yet but Ling Qingyu knew a bigger crisis awaited. They must be planning something deep.
As for whether Country C, she was a citizen of, would escape, she thought unlikely. Of course, compared to the nations on other continents, they shouldn't be targeted a lot, right?
Ling Qingyu's confidence wavered when she carefully considered the probabilities. In a few years or so, these aspects would be confirmed. Anyway, those who should have headaches shouldn't be her.
The next attractive news was about Country K. After Ling Qingyu delved into the hidden news and scandals, nationwide protests erupted and the fight hadn't died down yet, no matter how the government tried to persuade or force a crackdown.
The disobedience movement went viral, especially for women. To be honest, Ling Qingyu was a little astounded to see this country having some misogyny. Well, not some, totally misogynist.
Even the past life, Ling Qingyu, described as misogyny felt uncomfortable with Country K's culture and thoughts. She merely looked down on women and believed they couldn't achieve much.
Of course, that changed since she transmigrated. Too many talented women were found in the eastern side, compared to the west. Perhaps, spoiling effects might play a role here.
After all, during childhood, a person's distinct personality was forged. Whether the person was male or female, being spoiled was never good.
Let the son suffer and spoil the daughter, had been a famous saying for the parents. To hone the son to solve the challenges himself and to prevent the daughter from being cheated by outsiders sugarcoating.
Ling Qingyu disagreed. She might have nodded and thought this was true but it turned out the middle ground was the best solution. Spoiling and doting but not to the point where a person forgot actions and choice had consequences. Not pushing too hard to brew hatred between the parent and the child from abusive statements and actions.
Tang Ziyi was the prime example. Treated like a boy since childhood, she didn't turn into a weird tomboy. Well, let's forget about her orientation for a moment.
The upbringing from childhood was crucial for stronger mental fortitude. Country K's case was different. A thorough societal suppression over the women from the norms to the practices.
Ling Qingyu never thought that a country which raised K-pop idols, particularly girls groups, would have such a dark side. Unlike other countries, it was displayed more obviously.
In this country, where they had utterly disgusting beauty standards, Ling Qingyu shivered at her luck for not transmigrating there. Although there were similar downsides in Country C, Ling Qingyu felt the problems weren't as extreme as in Country K. Continue your adventure with novelbuddy
Based on the scandals she heard, these men didn't consider women as human beings but rather as tools to vent their desires.
The famous artists and idols poised like decorations to cater to the powerful people, selling sex and desire, particularly for females. Although these weren't solely in Country K since other countries shared similar deeds, especially in ancient times when women were regarded as properties, Ling Qingyu figured as a modernized nation, this was still disgusting.
Even if so many people fought for justice and the men were sentenced under trial, the punishment was merely 1-3 years. Murderers were imprisoned for only 10 years, for example in one case after raping a woman and killing her.
Not to mention, these criminals, who had power and background, might be released on bail earlier with money and influence. Who knew if a person in jail was another stand-in?
Of course, many would say it was the poor who were oppressed but if one contemplated carefully, the elite women were treated similarly in a different manner. There were so many virtues and rules for women, regardless of the class. If one wanted to find how society works, always refer to the elites; the lower class would mimic them subtly in terms of culture.
Thinking of the girls' suicides after encountering despair and tragedy, Ling Qingyy's breath turned congested. If people didn't notice these, they would have thought it was a one-time event.
Athena happened to draw the lists of known victims in the media. Ling Qingyu swallowed with difficulty as her eyes scanned these names. In order to become famous, how much had they struggled yet was destroyed because of someone's desire?
Being able to become artists meant their figures and appearances weren't bad. For them to suffer nightmares and mental torture, Ling Qingyu didn't feel good, even more so when she knew the stuff inside out. The whole entertainment seemed like a gathering of prostitutes to accompany the chaebol.
That was the reason why she requested Athena to attack mercilessly and spread these crimes to the public. Even then, instead of pursuing the real criminals, the government was focusing on the 'hackers'.
Ling Qingyu wasn't too surprised at the despicable turn of events. Apart from a few rapists, with no background or those who offended someone with some power, nobody received the judgment of the law.
Unsurprisingly, there were indeed sexual harassment cases both for men and women, worse for the female soldiers in this culture.
Ling Qingyu read about an outcry when the female soldier committed suicide after being drugged and humiliated by the superior.
She requested investigations to the relevant department and was ignored and then treated perfunctorily when the culprit had a background in the military. No matter what direction, she tried to seek help, she failed.
Furthermore, females fighting against males was a natural weakness in terms of strength to decide on confrontation. She couldn't do a thing.
As for why she killed herself, Ling Qingyu didn't know for sure but she could speculate about the follow-up events. Perhaps, the man forced her again with threats and whatnot.
Her death naturally sprouted flames of protests. The military court responded and merely issued expulsion from the military plus a light sentence of imprisonment for less than a year.
Many similar cases existed around the world but the fact that criminals could roam around despite strong conclusive evidence depicted Country K's law as a joke. The law seemed to treat criminals better than its ordinary citizens, who abided by the regulations.
A weak system, which required a revolutionary change from the citizens' movement. Nonetheless, not many seemed to pay attention till recently Ling Qingyu messed everything up.
The worst case, that struck Ling Qingyu hard, was about a female student being violated by more than 50 classmates. None of them were arrested or charged.
Apparently, that was the reason why Ling Qingyu also disagreed with punishment for false accusations, even if the conduct was correct, in her opinion.
Given free will, victims dared not confess and helped the judicial process. If another law for punishment if they lied appeared, that would be a huge blow unless one could guarantee the justice system was absolutely fair.
On the other hand, some were exploiting these loopholes to snare the men, ruining their original lives. According to Athena's analysis, a growing trend of anti-feminism was on the rise.
Not that Ling Qingyu blamed the men around the world too much since a few reasons were reasonable. But feminism must go on to protect the victims and resist chauvinism that could easily come back.
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Balance was essential. The world is never black or white. Like a struggle between a king and nobles for centralization and decentralization. If one disappeared, a disaster came in.
Likewise, if feminism disappeared, the old trend would rise again along with the support of some interest groups, particularly the influencers who sought trouble to attract attention.
Ling Qingyu hated those groups of people, exhibiting themselves as some kind of experts and portraying their opinions as truth while exploiting young men's emotions.
Forget it. There was nothing she could do. Ling Qingyu shrugged and remembered something. "Athena, hunt down those fifty men who hurt the girl."
"Eh, Mom meant the boys from Country K?"
"Yeah, the boys seem to think being young meant no consequences. Show them how wrong they are." Ling Qingyu snickered. "Hire killers and give them a cruel punishment. It's best if we can spread them online."
"Mom, won't our action create trouble?"
"Troubles? I should stay low but my heart can't stand the pain." Ling Qingyu sighed heavily. "Go ahead. Once we are absolutely certain of the culprits' acts, you can post a mission and rewards. The same applies to the rich second generation. Since they see money as their advantage and power, how about we show them, how money can kill them too."
"Yes, Ma'am." Athena sounded so eager. Was her hearing wrong?
Ling Qingyu blinked her eyes with confusion. With Athena's assistance, should she manipulate Country K's politics? Her hand itched at a mere consideration.
"Why do you sound so joyful?" Ling Qingyu asked.
"Because justice is served, Mom," Athena replied succinctly.
Ling Qingyu hoped her daughter didn't step toward a crooked path. Having a saint's heart wasn't easy to survive if she was too innocent.
Only those with dark sides and strong manipulative ability, could become a virgin and survive under enemies' attack, and Ling Qingyu intended to do just that.