Miss Beautiful C.E.O and her system-Chapter 531: Cyber Slavery

"Can we spare us a moment?" Gu Yi asked as her eyes directed toward two operators watching the group.

Ling Qingyu followed her gaze and nodded. "Girls, please excuse us for a moment."

"Sure." The two operators smiled and left the room, leaving only four of them.

Tang Ziyi and Assistant Su weren’t outsiders. They were core members in the ensuing discussions. Besides, Ling Qingyu wouldn’t drive away her close sister just to fawn over her mother-in-law.

She wasn’t that low to flatter others unless Gu Yi requested. Over-catering would be an appropriate word to describe the scenario, Ling Qingyu absolutely abhorred.

Gu Yi didn’t take any offense at Ling Qingyu’s refusal to send away Tang Ziyi. Although these small matters transformed into big problems usually in officialdom so that people were forced to exercise caution to minor details, she was more forgiving and understanding.

Of course, most talented officials would behave the same with smiles. As for what they were thinking inside, one couldn’t fathom.

Besides, she herself didn’t drive away her assistant—an easy message to decipher if Ling Qingyu was talented as rumored.

Ling Qingyue, who was labeled as a talent: ???

If Ling Qingyue heard Gu Yi’s praise again, she would be speechless. She just acted more naturally than flattering others.

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Staying true to herself was more relaxing. Considering others for benefits didn’t ring a bell inside her mind. She needed not. She could achieve those easily.

The only weakness might be her network, which was what she was focused on. Connecting Gu Yi was also for this reason. Another reason was that she needed to warm up the relationship with her future mother-in-law.

From the looks of their conversations, Ling Qingyu was relieved. At least, there were no objections. As long as she could take down Yang family from the capital, Yang Qingyue was hers.

After the two operators disappeared, Gu Yi rubbed her head and sighed, causing Ling Qingyu to raise her brows.

Okay, a playwright had appeared. Ling Qingyu brought the office chair and let Gu Yi sit on it. Assistant Su and Tang Ziyi dragged the closest to sit as well.

Ling Qingyu sat the last and cooperated. "Aunt Gu, what’s bothering you so much? You lost your smile suddenly."

"Please don’t be so formal. Let’s regard our discussion as pure conversation for an old woman like me to hear advice."

"You aren’t old at all, Aunt Gu. Hey, if not for Qingyue’s relationship with me, I might be attracted to you. You’re still beautiful and charming." Ling Qingyu said.

"What a glib tongue. I don’t know how much had you eaten out of my dear daughter." Gu Yi chuckled and patted her thigh.

"I’m serious." Ling Qingyu rolled her eyes and thought—she had eaten inside out and turned Yang Qingyue to her shame.

"Okay, now isn’t the time to argue for my beauty." Gu Yi replied narcissistically, prompting everyone to roll their eyes at her jokes. "Actually, I wouldn’t discuss this with you, if you haven’t shown me your strength.

"Despite what might seem like an impromptu visit, today’s trip is planned by me, not because I miss my daughter."

Ling Qingyu’s eyelids twitched. Fortunately, you didn’t say it in front of my dear Yang Qingyue. Otherwise, who knew what Yang Qingyue might do tonight to vent her depression? Ahem, though I’m looking forward to it.

On the other hand, Assistant Su had her eyes widened and her finger raised as if to speak but she controlled her mouth and gulped instead.

Obviously, she knew what Gu Yi had in mind. Her reaction naturally increased Tang Ziyi’s and Ling Qingyu’s curiosity.

"I’m listening." Ling Qingyu shooed away other unimportant thoughts as she saw Gu Yi’s serious expression.

For a ministerial official like Gu Yi to pay attention and show thoroughness, Ling Qingyu also changed her face to resonate. What they might talk about next would become an opportunity to prove herself as well as the difficulties she would encounter.

"Good. Today, I’ve seen your strength and talent, expanding your business empire like a tycoon, which makes me admire you. At the same time, I can clearly see what your Spirit Fox operators are capable of. I believe, Assistant Su can attest to my statement." Gu Yi glanced at her assistant.

"I agreed, Madam Gu. What Ms. Ling and Ms. Tang show us today is an eye-opener. I thought I had overestimated your group but it turns out just the opposite." Assistant Su expressed her opinion.

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"So, I have a sudden idea of handing over to you, the important matters, which is the real reason why I flew here so early." Gu Yi hesitated again as she decided on whether to speak.

Her hesitation almost annoyed Ling Qingyu to the point of scratching her head. She never misbehaved but whenever she understood a ladder to rise was about to be presented to her, her blood rushed fast.

Only Tang Ziyi remained calm, unbothered since she had no say in what was about to happen next. Unlike Xiao Yue who had strategic views, she was more suited to be a sharp sword.

Anyway, those brain-consuming matters should be handed over to Ling Qingyu. She didn’t want to waste her energy on what she couldn’t fathom.

"So…" Ling Qingyu leaned forward and gestured Gu Yi to continue.

"You should know about cyber scams that are going outrageous around worldwide."

"Yes," Ling Qingyu nodded, a little confused at the sudden turn of events.

Perhaps noticing Ling Qingyu’s doubt, Gu Yi added. "My visit is related to those issues."

Ling Qingyu understood cyber scams had affected and destroyed so many families across the world. The victims were exploited through their feelings for their loved ones.

In the old days, which Ling Qingyu was aware of, the scammers targeted old people, impersonating hospital phone calls and fraudulently demanding payment because their loved ones had an accident and needed treatment.

Those, who lost their minds or were panicking, hurriedly paid without further thought. Some tried to check but not much since the situation sounded like an emergency. The scammers knew how to fake and lie to the victims

Not to mention, scammers already chose the target long before they made a call. So, many victims appeared. The younger generations were also targeted albeit seldom since they had heard about those scamming events from the news and government projects to warn against scammers.

As time progressed, scamming upgraded from telephone calls to internet chats. The old examples expired and a new scenario arrived. So, people suffered under the new conspiracy before the government was able to inform the public to beware.

For example, with the advent of AI, scammers could now impersonate people’s love one like father, mother, husband, wife and children…etc.

Especially when the filter could appear like their loved one on the video call, lowering the victims’ vigilance. There were some cases of child trafficking by appearing on the video call like the children’s parents.

The moment Ling Qingyu knew about this from Athena, she asked the latter to attack and shut down the scammers’ hives and traffickers’ den.

Athena also informed relevant departments and families about the news so that the victim would meet again their loved ones.

As for the scammers’ network, Athena located them and paralyzed their internet capabilities. Plus, she dug out their hideouts and reported them. Her actions were effective only in countries where corruption wasn’t rampant.

For most nations, the government or related agencies even tried to search her location. Ridiculous, if they achieved the goal of locating her, Athena would commit suicide.

If she declared herself as an uncrowned king, no one dared to topple her reign in the internet world.

Since they had protectors, Athena’s actions became restricted. She wasn’t reconciled with letting it be, so she released the news to the public after gaining Ling Qingyu’s approval.

Of course, there was outrage but since things happened elsewhere, Ling Qingyu didn’t bother too much.

However, these types of scammers shouldn’t elicit grave expressions in Gu Yi. Ling Qingyu had a glimpse but focused on listening to Gu Yi.

"If only we were speaking about simple scammers, I wouldn’t even hesitate to hide. But now, there’s a new term called cyber slavery."

"Cyber slavery?" Ling Qingyu digested the new terminology and understood her glimpse of insight was likely to be true.

"Yes, the worst I have ever seen in human history. It’s no longer about money or wealth, breaking families apart and killing indirectly. Those hateful organizations are blatantly enslaving people and burying corpses."

"Enslaving?" Ling Qingyu pressed her nose in deep thought. Actually, she was listening to Athena’s narration. It seemed like she stayed away from the world for too long.

"Yes, enslaving. You do know that since our economy fell, people lost their jobs." Gu Yi summarized her words. "Our government is also helpless against these affairs especially when the entire world financial bubble is moving in a downward trend."

Well, but her business wasn’t included, Ling Qingyu shook her head inwardly. As expected in life, there will always be a race for survival.