Chapter 664: Arrival...aircraft's secrets?
No matter what, Ling Qingyu decided to enjoy her time in Country A, meeting her old classmates and a few close friends she had lost contact with due to different priorities.
For now, let's have some fun inside the A380 luxury hotel. Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue must have indulged themselves long ago without telling her.
Hmph, the trip would take a long time, and Ling Qingyu had made up her mind to be reckless.
Roughly 18 hours later.
"Boss, your hands are steady and accurate."
"Cool shot, boss…"
"Boss looks very handsome and sexy at the same time. I'm even wondering if my sexual orientation is affected, looking from behind."
"Get out! Don't try to steal our boss's favor."
"This bitch flatterer…"
"Hey… Hey… What are you doing? I'm just praising Boss's beauty."
"No need to say anything more in front of the goddess."
Ling Qingyu won the billiards game with absolute control of the cue ball, earning applause from her subordinates.
As for the 'friendly' discussion behind her, Ling Qingyu laughed so hard that her chest trembled and shook her head.
She ignored the banter and smiled, gesturing for her girls to continue playing while she observed. It was really cool to put on a show in front of beautiful girls.
At least receiving a few words of praise from beauties and feeling cared for seemed like a peculiar kind of energy that sparked desire—completely different from the opposite sex.
She might not even play well if men flattered her too much. Not that it mattered. She had her girls to have fun with—why bother with male creatures?
A stewardess interrupted the fun and warned everyone that the plane was about to land. After all, regardless of whether it was a luxury flight or a conventional one, safety concerns always took precedence.
Ling Qingyu and the other girls complied without issue and returned to their seats, albeit reluctantly.
While fastening her seatbelt, Ling Qingyu glanced unhappily at Xiao Yue, whose lips were curved upward ever since she sat down.
It seemed she had won multiple bets and cheated her girls. Luckily, none of them took gambling seriously; they only raised the stakes for fun.
Mo Yunxi and Yin Jingfei returned from their adventure. The duo had also enjoyed themselves, playing alongside her before taking a nap.
Sure, there were safety features on the beds to accommodate emergencies during the flight, but it wasn't as comfortable as sitting with a seatbelt.
Ling Qingyu, Xiao Yue, and the other girls couldn't take a short nap due to their unfamiliarity with the environment and the heated excitement.
Furthermore, their bodies had been enhanced to a superhuman degree, so it didn't matter if they didn't sleep for a day or two.
She smiled at the duo and chatted with them for a bit as they all waited for the landing. Doctor Mo and Nurse Yin were eager to visit the prestigious medical city catered to the elite.
Though they were dissatisfied with the hierarchy and class distinctions, they couldn't deny the technological advancements and strength of the facility. They retained a necessary level of admiration and awe.
Meanwhile, Ling Qingyu listened to Miss System's narration. In the past, she had pestered her nonstop to uncover the hidden storyline—one that resembled the charming Policewoman Zhou Rong, whom she had saved before.
The messes that Gu Yi exploited to milk all the benefits weren't easily forgotten by Ling Qingyu.
She intended to learn the full story and its original course before her girls intervened. It turned out Dong Xi was merely a side character.
The main heroine was Wen Yalan.
Yes, someone who barely registered in her mind, but after seeing the figure uploaded by Athena, she clearly remembered the attractive, goddess-like beauty.
Too bad she also had a husband.
Why were all the attractive women already taken?
Ling Qingyu grumbled, only to receive an invisible smack on the back of her head from Miss System.
Tang Ziyi & the other girls: What about us? Sure enough, her taste for wild girls outside has never changed, no matter the gender.
Ling Qingyu expressed her grievance silently and pouted.
Miss System was really harsh, but she had a point.
Anyway, after sifting through Wen Yalan's future and the script, Ling Qingyu had zero complaints—not because she didn't want to, but because she was utterly speechless at the turn of events.
A similar plotline but a different scenario.
Dong Xi was merely cannon fodder in a promiscuous affair.
Wen Yalan was coerced, then forced against her will, only to fall into desire. Later, her craving for power and corruption grew as she climbed the ranks quickly—by sleeping with powerful men.
There were indeed cases where she had no choice, but her weakening moral boundaries further proved that there was a percentage of willingness.
Of course, it was difficult to endure poverty when her fate was in the hands—and mouths—of a handful of people who had desires for her. Where soft methods failed, hard ones would follow.
Besides, she sought protection by submitting to people she could trust and exploit. A win-win move.
Now that Ling Qingyu, Tang Ziyi, and Xiao Yue had laid out a better path—one without corruption, unspoken disturbances, and with a healthier environment and better pay—the fate of those women had changed entirely.
Ling Qingyu was also known throughout the country as one of its wealthiest women. Apart from being renowned for her ruthless business tactics, she was praised for her kindness toward her employees.
Why refuse a ludicrous offer that provided enormous benefits and a secure background to deter predators who preyed on their beauty? With Ling Qingyu's reputation for protecting her own, they had nothing to fear.
Yes, Ling Qingyu's fame soared when she fought against a capital force. Though outsiders had no idea which force it was, those within the inner circles could easily guess the stakes—it was a faction at the center of the nation.
However, what worried Ling Qingyu was whether the world's will would directly act against her and create obstacles.
Although Miss System had promised to protect her from unscientific means, what about those unreasonable interferences where the will of the world manipulated events?
[I have confirmed multiple times: if it moves, whether secretly or openly, I'll break its face. It doesn't matter if the will threatens to self-destruct—just switch to another one. In another million years, a new will shall be born.]
Ling Qingyu's lips twitched upon hearing the outrageous statement, straight out of an immortality cultivation novel. She knew her system wasn't simple, but to dare disregard the world's will entirely… it made her smile.
Her repeated apprehension wasn't without reason.
Sometimes, when faced with protagonists—those walking cheat codes—the world's will interfered constantly.
She had witnessed Lin Fan slapping faces left and right, trampling on men who threw dirt at him for no apparent reason.
Well, Ling Qingyu didn't have time to think further, as the plane started its descent following the captain's wifey announcement.
Ling Qingyu quickly became serious and focused on the plane's movements.
As a senior 'veteran pilot' with over '30–50 years of experience,' she had her own judgment regarding skills and capability.
Though Miss System assured her that the pilots and crew were top-notch, experiencing it firsthand would put her mind at ease.
She was extremely satisfied with the stewardesses' service. Now, only the pilots required her final evaluation.
Takeoff was the easiest phase of flying, so Ling Qingyu hadn't paid much attention despite the smooth initial stage.
The best—and most challenging—part came last.
Hopefully, her beautiful pilots wouldn't disappoint her.
As the altitude gradually dropped, Ling Qingyu shifted her gaze toward the windows. She could already see the surface of the ocean, small landmarks, and moonlight reflecting off the waves.
Soon, she spotted the entire medical city—brilliantly illuminated, decorated with lights, and boasting a grand network of roads and towering buildings. The plane circled around while continuing its descent.
By now, the aircraft had entered foreign airspace.
As the altitude reached just above 100 meters, Ling Qingyu could already see the runway and airport facilities.
When the landing gear touched the ground, the structure barely vibrated. The touchdown was so smooth that even the slightest whirling of wheels brushing against the runway didn't echo.
According to Ling Qingyu's knowledge, no matter how smooth a landing was, at least some sound should be transmitted.
Then, she remembered—her plane was modified by Miss System and was a luxury-class aircraft.
It wasn't surprising that the acoustic system was superb, isolating any disturbances to allow passengers to enjoy an undisturbed flight.
The touchdown was so flawless that Ling Qingyu found it hard to believe.
Even she herself might struggle to land this smoothly.
She would have to praise and reward the pilots well.
As expected of Miss System's selections—no one was useless.
What Ling Qingyu didn't realize was that, inside the cockpit, the two pilots exchanged glances and sighed in admiration.
"No matter how many times I fly this aircraft, I'm still amazed."
"Indeed. The new secret AI system and the entire structure of the aircraft are unbelievable. Except for the A380's exterior, the plane is on a completely different level," the other pilot expressed her doubts.
"You're right. The more I fly it, the more dumbfounded I become. Could this be a limited-edition A380?"
"I have no idea. But whatever the case, a huge salary, great benefits, and a kind boss—it's a rare opportunity for the two of us."
Since they had accepted the job and signed the NDA, they had read the aircraft's files.
Dumbfounded, they could hardly believe such an aircraft existed—so much so that they had the urge to share it with their friends.
Too bad they were already bound by contract.
They had once believed the A380 to be the pinnacle of passenger transport aircraft, but Ling Qingyu's private edition completely overturned their views.
Improved engines and increased thrust.
A modified wing structure.
Advanced avionics—perhaps even superior to military-grade systems.
And the sheer number of protective measures—both active and passive defenses designed to counter missiles—was staggering.
The airframe and exterior skin seemed to be composed of secret materials, capable of withstanding shrapnel and powerful projectiles.
Even Air Force One should pale in comparison to this aircraft… right?
The uncertainty came from the fact that the military always kept critical information classified to maintain absolute secrecy.
Regardless, this was the safest aircraft they had ever encountered.
Barring pilot errors or maintenance failures, it would never face a problem.
And that wasn't even the full extent of its capabilities.
Athena hadn't yet disclosed all the hidden weapons onboard.
Laser beams. Directed energy weapons.
Of course, Athena had yet to install such modifications—at least until Tang Ziyi's deal with General Tang was finalized and a military-class airport became available.