Chapter 298: Speak properly and don't curse me
"Come on, Sister Ling. Stop pressuring the girls. It's not like we haven't seen what you've done."
As soon as the woman's voice came, Ling Qingyu found the girls relieved as if they were finally rescued from an impending doom. Her brows raised as she wondered if her presence was more fearful than Tang Ziyi's.
However, her cheek reddened, hearing the words mentioned her cheating event. Perhaps, her wanton behavior might have broadened the lower limits of hers in the eyes of her subordinates.
Although Ling Qingyu blushed, she had to thank the clothing style for hiding everything. Turning her head at the speaker, Ling Qingyu found a group of girls following from behind.
The game had finished, and the SWAT team had successfully defused the bomb and cleared out the enemies.
So, the onlookers could enter the arena too. Studying their faces carefully, Ling Qingyu was helpless, especially their snickering expressions after Tang Ziyi pointed out her mischievousness.
While the girls, who shot at Ling Qingyu, thought, they were being laughed at and blushed in shame. After all, their daring action against the boss was indeed courageous
"Alright. You girls leave. As I promised, there'll be a reward specifically for your group." Tang Ziyi waved her hands and stared at Ling Qingyu with a smile.
The girls immediately straightened their chests and left. The group escaped like they had been granted amnesty.
Ling Qingyu's lips twitched at their behavior. She was never the one to bully her subordinates wantonly, okay? She was a sincere boss who cared for the employees.
If the escapees heard her inner complaint, they would protest and point at the rumors. The cold ruthless, merciless CEO in Province N.
It wasn't wrong to say there had been a saying spread across the circle. You could offend the officials and other rich people but don't offend Ling Qingyu.
Her name was like a walking nuclear bomb in the elite circle, capable enough to deter people with malicious intentions. Her subordinates loved and feared her because of those words.
Someone who could terrify even the powerful one could easily knead them like a dough. So, there was no way, the girls who had abused Ling Qingyu in the game weren't afraid.
Given the opportunity, they quickly extracted from the scenes, with immense gratitude toward Tang Ziyi.
Seeing their leaving figure, how could Ling Qingyu, who always walked through muddy water with ease, not understand their thoughts? She just rolled her eyes at Tang Ziyi, who easily attained praise and thanks with just words.
She became a villain just to shine a protagonist. Not that she objected. People must play good cop and bad cop to control subordinates' mentality. It was this skillful grasp, which differentiated from a successful and kindhearted boss from others.
Too easygoing might give the wrong signals to the subordinates. Too strict might not allow for utmost efficiency.
Some might point out check and balance monitoring system was the greatest tool but Ling Qingyu thought otherwise.
Whenever these were applied to society, they rarely worked. Human beings are always successful in spotting loopholes and exploiting them. Unless there was a continuous update, without a monitoring system was better.
"President Ling is the best at marksmanship."
"Excellent planning and execution. It's good to see our President also competent in both civil and martial ways."
"Our President Ling's physique can even hop over the wall with ease. I can't imagine."
"…"
Ling Qingyu coughed. She knew for a fact, that these ladies showing kind expressions already had seen her clearly and were kidding around.
Their flattering eyes poked her skin like a sea of needles. She took off her helmet, wrapped it under her arm, and removed the hood.
Her hair was sticking to the skin. Though there was already a cooling system in the dress, some sweat was inevitable, particularly under extreme exercise.
However, Ling Qingyu's face along with disheveled hairline dangling around mesmerized everyone even if their gender was female. A rare moment to observe Ling Qingyu's pale and weak look, exuding softness in contrast to her strong temperament most of the time.
Ling Qingyu's beautiful spent face, who would have the opportunity to witness the extreme beauty. Tang Ziyi was also not spared but her willpower was stronger, and she cleared her throat.
Ling Qingyu found many girls ogling at her comfortable. If not to avoid breaking her character, She would pose more styles. They were cute girls, not the eyes of men. Brushing the hair behind her ears and tidying the mess, Ling Qingyu said.
"Thank you for your compliments. I still know and realize how much will and energy you girls had to put into it. I must express gratitude."
Tang Ziyi interrupted. "As long as you know so that you don't abuse your subordinates."
"En? When have I ever done that?" Ling Qingyu was baffled. "I'm sure everyone likes me, right?"
Ling Qingyu's teasing inquiry received chuckles and nods, as if they were agreeing only because you were the boss. Naturally, she understood her subordinates' cheerful interaction.
"What do you think about the girls' skills?" Tang Ziyi asked.
"They are the latest ones to join us and train, correct?" Ling Qingyu had to make sure before concluding.
The girls around nodded.
"To be frank, I don't know. I'm not an expert." Ling Qingyu sighed and answered because she really had no views.
"It's okay. Just say your impression." Of course, Tang Ziyi and the rest knew but they still must get the boss's opinion.
"It's hard to make a judgment when I don't have a clear reference. But don't laugh at me. I'm sure they're better than any SWAT units in our country." Ling Qingyu wanted to say even better than regular special forces but decided to withhold.
The girls gleamed with joy. Particularly, the most senior ones were more clear about the improvement with added buffs from Tang Ziyi and Ling Qingyu's resource support. Being affirmed by the boss was the best feeling.
Tang Ziyi nodded impassively. In fact, Ling Qingyu wasn't wrong but there were reasons why the guards were more capable. Equipment, training, and best system compiled by Tang Ziyi personally based on her experience.
Perhaps noticing Tang Ziyi and Ling Qingyu had something to discuss, the rest dispersed and continued their jobs. Now that there was no longer excitement, everyone didn't want to stand still and do nothing.
"You didn't intend to punish those girls, do you?" Tang Ziyi joked.
"Why would I? I understand their anger and frustration. Besides, I can't even see their identities." Ling Qingyu shrugged.
Tang Ziyi knew Ling Qingyu could search for them if she desired to. "It's good. Poor girls might experience nightmares for several days."
Ling Qingyu laughed evily, imagining those scenes. "Where's Sister Yang and Sister Cai?"
"Speak of the devil." Tang Ziyi gestured behind Ling Qingyu with her chin.
Ling Qingyu turned around and saw the two policewomen, having their equipment removed except for the clothes. Because they were visitors, the guards helped them carry away.
"So, what do you think?" Ling Qingyu asked the same question she was being asked.
Yang Qingyue exchanged glances with Cai Ning and paused, recollecting words. Because the fierce action despite lasting for a dozen minutes still had dreary effect on their mind, they contemplated for a while about the issue from the bystander's perspective, trying to not have a preliminary impression.
Waiting for the two to speak, Ling Qingyu elbowed Tang Ziyi and said. "Touch my head. I feel like they are overheating."
"It's you who said." Tang Ziyi narrowed her eyes and scuffled Ling Qingyu's hair, sprouting protest.
"I just want to show you how much my brain fried just to come up with techniques and tactics. I have no idea how you handle them like a career." Ling Qingyu patted away Tang Ziyi's perverted hand and said. She had nowhere to cry about Tang Ziyi trying to take advantage of her.
"It's alright. You haven't train these techniques to your instinctive level; so, you waste energy and time. Don't worry, after a month, you'll be an expert." Tang Ziyi stopped teasing and said. "And it's definitely very hot. You better rest for a while before you become an idiot. Don't blame me when you have a brain problem or cancer because you didn't listen to my advice."
"…" Ling Qingyu was speechless. Why she felt like she was being cursed? She wanted to swear but she had no evidence. This Tang Ziyi was another nemesis apart from Miss System.
Sometimes, she even guessed Miss System might have summoned Tang Ziyi just to disgust her.