Chapter 347 CAITO
Despite a strong name, Ling Qingyu shook her head in dissatisfaction. She was quite resistant to being compared with animals. However, many countries in Phoenix continent fancied or romanticized animals into special totems.
"Why? What's wrong?" Yang Qingyue was a little irritated. "Don't tell me, you think this name seems unqualified. Look at Sister Cai."
"Sister Yang pick a good one this time. I don't know what's still insufficient?" Cai Ning stared at Ling Qingyu.
It wasn't unusual for Yang Qingyue to pick up a tiger to match the strength of Ling Qingyu's guards. Fortunately, they weren't referred to as wolves or hyenas, Ling Qingyu comforted.
Cai Ning's dubious reaction wasn't strange in Ling Qingyu's eyes. Different cultures brought a clash in ideas. As 'foreigner', Ling Qingyu had headaches whenever she thought of someone comparing her with animals, even if the comparison meant the positive side.
"Why do you want to label my girls as animals?" Ling Qingyu refused.
"What's wrong with animals? Though we no longer practice animism, our culture deifies animals and pay homage and respect." Yang Qingyue rebutted. "Don't you know our calendar has twelve zodiac signs, all of which were animals? So, referring to a strong animal exudes immense respect. Not to mention, we love animals."
Ling Qingyu's lips twitched. Respect and love, her foot. Which culture didn't feast on all the animals?
The people here ate anything, even reaching out to rabbits and monkeys. As for dogs and cats, Ling Qingyu didn't want to think more. What was worse, they didn't spare bats either.
Such foodie nations still stated they loved animals and cherished them like gods. Was she misunderstanding something? She suspected the tigers Yang Qingyue meant, must be tucking their tails between the legs to hide from humans.
Even if other special forces were named after strong animals, Ling Qingyu would never include her subordinates and show her rejection firmly. "Nope, I remember the gangs also name themselves with animal totems. Except for Vermilion, the rest are spicy chicken. The image must not be ridiculed by others."
Nobody bought Ling Qingyu's reason. Yang Qingyue and Cai Ning exchanged glances. Scratching her head, Cai Ning interjected: "But no one in our country or even the world will think like your brain. Flying Tiger is very powerful in my opinion."
"Please, take it as my willfulness. Blame the difference in growing up environment." Ling Qingyu spread her hands.
Perhaps annoyed, Yang Qingyue folded her arms and tossed the problem. "In that case Miss Expert, why don't you come up with the answer? Stop wasting our time."
"Actually, I have a better idea. Country R has Alpha. Country A has Delta. There are also Bravo too." Ling Qingyu said. "So, let's go with the codename Foxtrot, powerful right?"
Yang Qingyue: "…"
Cai Ning: "…"
They had no idea how the alphabet code seemed powerful. Guessing Ling Qingyu had better ideas, Yang Qingyue regretted letting Ling Qingyu take the lead.
"Where do you think Foxtrot is more powerful than a Flying Tiger?" Cai Ning asked suspiciously.
Ling Qingyu wiped her nose in a guilty conscience. She had no idea. "Action proves the strength, name doesn't matter."
Yang Qingyue and Cai Ning kept staring until Ling Qingyu blushed and gave in. "Okay, my idea is Spirit Fox. Codename Spirit Fox sounds beautiful yet deadly in nature."
At last, the term satisfied Yang Qingyue and Cai Ning, even though they still stuck with the opinion, that Flying Tiger was a better choice.
"Wait a minute. Do you like fox that much?" Yang Qingyue looked at Ling Qingyu with strange eyes as if observing a vixen. "Before you have Foxtrot, now another Spirit Fox."
Because the terms were still in English, Yang Qingyue's doubt made sense. Even Cai Ning had weird thoughts—what if Ling Qingyu liked fox so much?
Despite observing the duo's expression from outside, Ling Qingyu could guess one or two, what went through their minds would never be good for her. She waved her hand quickly to stress her innocence. "Spirit Fox suits me very well. First, the first letter represents SF, which is the abbreviation of special force. Second, in our mother language, Spirit represents my existence.
Third, because the operators are girls, we need a feminine component yet a deadly one too—Fox is the best I have in mind."
Yang Qingyue nodded her head. Well, it made perfect sense, listening to the explanation. However, why she felt Ling Qingyu spoke more like a spontaneous response based on an impromptu idea.
Everyone agreed Spirit Fox had been chosen though Yang Qingyue pitied Flying Tiger wasn't used.
Noting her decadent aura, Ling Qingyu suggested. "In fact, these are just codenames. What we need is also another official term with strong words that can be abbreviated. Sister Yang, Spirit Fox might be participants from my guards and Flying Tiger can be recruited from the SWAT teams, selecting the best of the best."
Cai Ning smiled. She knew where Ling Qingyu was getting to. Yang Qingyue's eyes beamed with joy. Yeah, why not fill in her subordinates too and combine them into one Bureau?
"Then, give me the Bureau name." Yang Qingyue said.
Ling Qingyu wasn't surprised as she already had an answer. "Containment Assault Intervention Tactical Operatives. CAITO."
Both policewomen repeated the words repeatedly till they were satisfied. Though the idea merely appeared as a framework, who could tell the future?
"That's final then." Yang Qingyue decided. "But you must promise to train men and women for me in the days to come. I can't hand over everything to a private party, please understand."
"Of course, I understand. I'm sure, my girls will be interested and eager to serve as instructors. They have had enough of being bullied." Ling Qingyu replied, bringing chuckles out of Yang Qingyue and Cai Ning.
Who else but Tang Ziyi, the number one culprit?
As the three were enjoying time, a knock interrupted the atmosphere.
"Come in."
Sergeant Mi entered, bringing in lunchboxes. Only then, Ling Qingyu remembered what she had almost forgotten.
"Sister Yang and Sister Cai, I bring the lunch for you two. They are definitely delicious, as you already guessed where they came from." Ling Qingyu smirked.
Stomach growled and Cai Ning blushed. Yang Qingyue: "Indeed, we really ate late these days."
"You must take care of yourselves. Your body is the foundation and true potential. You must never damage them unless necessary. Eat now while the food is hot." Ling Qingyu said. "Thank you Sergeant Mi for delivering the food."Nôv(el)B\\jnn
"Thanks, Sergeant." Yang Qingyue and Cai Ning spoke.
"It's nothing. It's just on the way, here for me." Sergeant Mi excused herself.
"Speaking of, have the lunch I ordered for everyone arrived?" Ling Qingyu asked.
"Yes, Ms. Ling. We received the orders and everyone's screaming in joy below, wondering who's so kindhearted. Knowing you're here, I still hear them chanting your name." Sergeant Mi explained.
"It's good to see, they're happy with my orders. I was worried, my choice might not match their satisfactory level." Ling Qingyu replied, ashamed.
"What! You order the amount for the entire building?" Cai Ning widened her eyes. At the same time, her heart warmed at Ling Qingyu's care. This proved Ling Qingyu's regard for the two was higher than they initially believed.
Yang Qingyue was thinking the same but her mouth still complained. "You're already trying to buy my subordinates. Who will know who's their chief in the future?"