Ling Qingyu had no words, reading the information, Athena compiled within seconds. Her eyes glanced through the glasses as she read the words floating in the air.
According to Athena's rapid investigation, Hongqi automaker existed in this world, contrary to what she initially thought.
She speculated, relying on the two policewomen's reactions, that the company didn't exist at all and even made up plans to search around the world whether there might be missing elements from the previous world.
The reality slapped her face and excitement as she couldn't copy other works. Hongqi, a veritable automaker in her past life, was now facing bankruptcy.
Yes, Ling Qingyu was still in disbelief. The brand renowned in China for its exquisite product striving to enter the world rank, now faced a life-and-death crisis.
In this world, instead of a luxury brand, Hongqi now manufactured several kinds of trucks, and farming tractors.
The majestic image Ling Qingyu had in mind collapsed. She wondered if the real owner of Hongqi back in her world would suffer myocardial infarction, seeing the situation in the other world.
Despite their reliability and guaranteed products, Hongqi's products didn't have any advantages, except for plainly following the trend.
If this situation unfolded in business, and there wasn't any reform, the company would die one way or the other.
New blood must be pumped in to freshen the working conditions and seek customers' wants. The business world was cruel—either risk it or die out unwillingly or be stepped on by others in the future.
Athena's data showed Hongqi's sales revenue reaching the lowest in the past 20 years and the trend appeared to dip further.
Ling Qingyu, as expected of the infamous businesswoman, smelled an opportunity to enter a new sector and enhance her network.
Closing the information on her glasses, Ling Qingyu decided to have a good talk with Tang Ziyi to figure out the plan.
She had time. Anyway, the Hongqi H9+ sedan wouldn't have any trouble introducing to this world and nothing out of her control should appear.
Even without Athena's research, Ling Qingyu fathomed the reasons of Hongqi's current downfall.
The main reason applied to the difference in politics. Hongqi meant red cloud and the color represented the politics.
After the Second World War, many automakers began their work by producing heavy machinery for farming and trucks for transport.
As their fame grew and influence spread, officials would take notice and enhance the business.
Step by step, becoming a behemoth, even a nation must consider if they wanted to move the status. Hongqi in the previous world developed just like the scenario.
Unlike Yang Qingyue, Cai Ning was never idealistic. She knew the story of a rat king. You fought rats with rats.
Rights and wrongs were veiled in a gray area in her line of work. She had seen more than her childhood friend. Her experience and intuition told Ling Qingyu was more than qualified to be their ally.
Tang Ziyi smiled. "Of course. We know what happen to you, Sister Yang. Our Sister Ling is worried you might be in danger when you travel around and the same goes for me too."
Ling Qingyu nodded and waited for the next sentence.
"Though I'm relieve Sister Cai is present to protect Sister Yang's safety, we've decided to gift this armored sedan to the two of you, to add a force multiplier."
Ling Qingyu cocked her head at Tang Ziyi, who gestured an imperceptible reassuring nod. Thoughts flew fast but Ling Qingyu trusted Tang Ziyi.
"What! Impossible! That'll be a blatant bribery. I'll never accept such handle on my career." Yang Qingyue exploded.
Even though the idea of possessing such limousine brought surprise and elation, Yang Qingyue remained uptight in her character.
"Sister Tang and Sister Ling," Cai Ning studied the two expressions. "Please take back your words."
Ling Qingyu said before Tang Ziyi spoke. "Sisters, since we're already this close, how could we bear to trouble you two? Please don't misunderstand our intention. Your safety is my priority. Once you're out, everything is gone and my heart aches losing you, a friend."
The latter part of the sentence was addressed to Yang Qingyue as Ling Qingyu stared her dead in the eyes.
Tang Ziyi added: "Who says we're bribing? This car will be included in the donation and is only exclusively for the police chief use."
Yang Qingyue and Cai Ning also woke up. Yes, where would Tang Ziyi and Ling Qingyu be stupid enough to give their enemies a handle.
Before they were clamoring it was a bad idea, after Tang Ziyi spoke, which officials hadn't experience the same as their current situation.
They were way worse and some even took possession of the donated materials legally through many channels.
Corruption was the essence of human greed. Ling Qingyu and Tang Ziyi considered everything for them and they felt troublesome.
But Yang Qingyue definitely needed this gift. Even if the protagonist displayed rejection, Cai Ning sprang in place for her friend and accepted the car.
"Alright, it can be considered." Yang Qingyue accepted Ling Qingyu's full care.
If Ling Qingyu knew what she was thinking, she would have thanked gratefully to Tang Ziyi. The premise was she never found out Tang Ziyi invited Yang Qingyue out for dinner.