Chapter 443: Satellites' benefits (edited)
A network of satellites! Ling Qingyu's eyes budged. According to the description, these satellites were multi-functional despite appearing like civilian versions. As for how many satellites, Ling Qingyu glanced at the statistics: 50.
Well, here came the question, wouldn't nations and special organizations realize suddenly that 50 satellites popped out of nowhere?
[There'll be a record of launches from the ground in the data, supported by a company that was out of business long ago. Some memory modifications will be applied. In any case, no one should doubt your possession.]
Ling Qingyu nodded at Miss System's coverage. No one would doubt the sudden movements and appearance, and scared the world of extraterrestrial existence, although Sister System seemed like on, in her opinion.
Hmph!
Hearing a snort, Ling Qingyu chuckled to re-mediate and soothe her Tsundere System. This gift was also heavy. She had no idea why her system was in a good mood to deliver huge gifts today.
Perhaps, the effect of quelling one gang group was more than what she initially expected. Multiverse-like existence might have already foreseen a bright future for Province N from her action. Otherwise, with Miss System's stingy attributes, Ling Qingyu shouldn't receive a lot of benefits.
Such as the third card—satellites—launching one, not only needed strong finance but also connections. The process was complicated to say the least. Now that she directly owned 50 of those, Ling Qingyu's nose sensed broader business opportunities.
Ling Qingyu could set up Internet coverage like Starlink project to provide global internet coverage to remote areas. Earth Observation project where she could work alongside scientific research organizations or just observe any place on Earth like Athena did with military satellites.
Moreover, her satellites were more advanced albeit retaining the appearances close to civilian versions. In terms of communication, Ling Qingyu could establish a private communication network with secure data transmission for the telecom industry and news agencies as well.
For instance, Ling Qingyu collaborated with Fan Xi to found an entertainment company. She could use Fan Xi's network to set up news agencies or TV and radio channels as well. She knew nothing about these industries but Fan Xi did and had friends. As long as she supported the actress in terms of funding and equipment, success was pretty close.
Having a news agency under control meant Ling Qingyu could speak or guide the public. A powerful tool in the 21st Century. Miss System's satellites facilitated Ling Qingyu's new endeavor.
Furthermore, a powerful aspect was increasing networks in the academic circle. With her investment and sponsorship, many future scientists and engineers would work for her in the next decades.
Besides, owning satellites caused Ling Qingyu to be unrestrained, without needing to fear someone barred her on purpose and destroyed her business. Many times, opponents always took the officials' channel to mess up Ling Qingyu's rhythm. If not for her network and skillful manipulations, she would have suffered many times.
Now, she no longer needed to depend on others for channel and was going toward the path of independence nearly in every chain. Moreover, her future plan of establishing a mercenary required secure and independent communication. Ling Qingyu even guessed her next moves should be overseas and it wouldn't be peaceful based on Miss System's past deeds.
Crap, thinking about these aspects, Ling Qingyu had headaches. Anyway, she utilized this card, which dissipated. She saw no changes but she knew there were already 50 satellites in orbit.
Whew, Ling Qingyu wiped the sweat on her forehead. These droplets likely came from excitement.
Ling Qingyu finally directed her attention toward the earliest card—all-purpose driving and used them. Immediately, Ling Qingyu heard Miss System's response: [Setting up backgrounds. Simulations begin in 3…2…1.]
As soon as Ling Qingyu heard those words, she cursed at Miss System several times. All that moment she prepared for the input of several memories was in vain. She had a bad feeling but it was no use.
"You tricked me!" Ling Qingyu fainted while her hand that gestured middle finger at Miss System in the air dropped beside her.
Miss System snickered. She did it on purpose. Wanting a skill without any input, Miss System disagreed.
15 minutes passed as Ling Qingyu slept on the chair as if she were exhausted from work. Miss System waited patiently without any worries. In fact, what she did was the most appropriate method for Ling Qingyu to inherit great skills.
Ling Qingyu woke up and stood up straight, trying to fix her hair and wiping away nonexistent sweat with a pale face. Nowhere near were her guesses about skill inheritance close.
She thought, like in most web novels, she would experience experts' memory input and increase her driving skills to mastery straightaway. Heck, she suspected, Miss System tortured her on purpose. She was certain with Miss System's power, those methods depicted in fiction were indeed possible.
What seemed like several minutes, she spent 15 years, 15 f****** years! Literally, she wasn't exaggerating even if she had little sense of time, because her estimation was pretty close. She trusted her intuition.
During the simulations, she was forced to practice and test her skills in practice until she achieved beyond the benchmarks before she could move on to the next one. She couldn't quit, nor could she complain. Miss System notified only once—complete all the tests, then she could inherit every skill and return to her world.
From cars, motorbikes, speedboats to bigger machines, Ling Qingyu learned and completed all the tasks. Fortunately, her IQ wasn't low, ensuring fast progress.
Baby felt bitter but dared not complain. Ling Qingyu pursed her lips, in fear that her curse would allow Miss System to teach her another profound lesson. Thinking of this possibility, she shivered with fright.
"Oh damnit, Sister System. Why do others look like they obtained skills easily while I have to struggle with everything myself? You must compensate me." Ling Qingyu whined and sold cuteness.
[As the saying goes, what is yours will always be yours. What you don't try to get will never belong to you.]
'But, but, these 15 years, my mental health.' Ling Qingyu asked.
[Don't worry, you've been taken care of. I have given you a medical remedy to ensure no side effects affect your routine. Believe me, I'm for your good. No pain, no gain.]
My good, my foot. Ling Qingyu greeted Miss System, silently in her heart. The memories of her training gradually flooded into her brain. Ling Qingyu became more and more confident and sighed. At least, the time accelerator wasn't bad.
She referred to the card as a time accelerator instead of skill inheritance. 15 years of continuous learning. 'Miss System, then where are the related certificates to prove my qualifications?"
She hadn't spoken much, a package smacked her face. This must be Miss System's naked revenge for her inner complaint.
"What's this?" Ling Qingyu asked.
[All relevant papers and licenses.]
Ling Qingyu's eyes shone with glitter as she sifted through many papers and laughed without image. She even possessed licenses for passenger aircraft and cruise ships. Arranging these papers back into the package, Ling Qingyu only took out several licenses and put them into her purse.
Current Province N should be stable, she should go out and relax, lest creative ideas become blocked from spending more than a decade in boringly.