In the hotel's small banquet hall, Kanzaki Rin and Yuguang Qingxue were also drinking and chatting.
They had originally been rivals who refused to yield to each other, but after several clashes, they had developed a sense of kindred spirit. They had spoken privately many times and had even become friends.
However, the topics they discussed were different from those of the other girls. Instead of fashion, food, or celebrities, they talked about international affairs, economics, social systems, and the like.
Kanzaki Rin had lived two lives, so there was no need to elaborate on her breadth of experience. Although Yuguang Qingxue was a maid by title, she was essentially the Yuguang Family's head steward, handling all sorts of matters.
Both had mature and distinctive views on various issues, and each felt the other was a rare kindred spirit.
During their conversation, Kanzaki Rin had already told her about her plan to seize control of Machine City.
After listening, Yuguang Qingxue pondered for a while. "The odds of success are over 95%, but you must first ask the Iron-Cast Palace for its opinion."
Although Machine City was highly independent, it was still under the Iron-Cast Palace's protection. To seize control of the city, she had to ask for the Iron-Cast Palace's opinion first.
"I've already considered that."
Kanzaki Rin smiled. "Fang Cheng will go ask on my behalf."
Given Fang Cheng's relationship with Yunji, the answer was obvious.
Yuguang Qingxue gazed steadily at Kanzaki Rin, then suddenly broke into a smile.
She was usually stern and unsmiling. Seeing her smile so suddenly was dazzling enough to impress even Kanzaki Rin, a woman herself.
"You really are different from the other girls."
"What do you mean?"
"Your independence."
Yuguang Qingxue explained, "The others all crowd around Lord Cheng, hoping to attract