Chapter 170 has no upper limit.

For work matters, Ling Yue only needed to set the general direction, leaving the rest to professionals to handle.

By comparison, she was much more focused on the upcoming trip.

After hanging up the phone,

Ling Yue called Cheng Jiao over and told her about the idea of going on a trip.

Cheng Jiao asked about the budget.

Ling Yue only said four words: "No limit."

The next day at noon,

Cheng Jiao provided several suitable locations based on Ling Yue's requirements.

Not only that, but she also put together a fairly comprehensive travel itinerary.

Because the budget was maxed out, everything regarding clothing, food, housing, and transportation was of the highest standard.

At just one glance, Ling Yue was completely hooked!

This wasn't just going on vacation; it felt more like going to be a king.

With excitement surging in her heart, Ling Yue ultimately selected the town of Portofino in Italy. "Let's go here. How long will the visa and flight route applications take?"

"I have already contacted your private client manager at Zhongcheng Bank. They will prepare a checklist of application materials for you, waive the need to queue for appointments, and establish a direct line of contact with the consulate staff.

With the bank's endorsement, you should be able to get the visa in about three working days."

Cheng Jiao paused and then added, "Since flight routes need to be applied for separately for each country we fly over, we can use Zhongcheng Bank's connections to accelerate this process.

With an unlimited budget, we can definitely notify the Portofino tourism board to prepare in advance, skipping the tedious coordination steps.

This way, even if our country's flight route application process is strict, we can complete the application in as little as seven working days."

Ling Yue couldn't help but marvel once again at the convenience that money power brought to life.

"Then arrange it that way, and make it quick."

Cheng Jiao asked again, "How many people do you need to take with you this time?"

"You have to go, the nutritionist team and the makeup artist team have to go, and six bodyguards are definitely not enough. Hire another 20 to accompany us; after all, we'll be abroad, so the security level must be increased.

Then there's me, Shen Qingxue, and Song Xinyao. With so many people going together, will the visas be easy to handle?" Ling Yue began to worry.

Cheng Jiao smiled and said, "As a VIP whose budget is top-tier, they would actually prefer you to bring more people. Not only will no one block the process, but it will most likely be very smooth."

"Go ahead and do it." Ling Yue lay down, feeling satisfied.

While waiting for the visa and flight route applications,

Shen Qingxue, at Ling Yue's invitation, also moved into Bamboo Forest Residence.

She wandered around the upstairs and downstairs, was surprised, was shocked, and had even hugged her thigh.

Finally, she settled down.

"Thanks." Shen Qingxue took the cold drink delivered by Luo Shanshan, took a small sip, and her almond eyes widened. "This is way too delicious, a hundred times better than what they sell in shops outside!"

Luo Shanshan was visibly proud. "This is a new product I just developed recently; it's low sugar and guilt-free, so you can drink as much as you want."

"That's amazing, it's perfect for people like me who are on a diet." Shen Qingxue took two more sips, looking satisfied.

Ling Yue said generously, "If you like it, you're welcome to come over and have meals here often."

Shen Qingxue wanted to agree, but was defeated by reality. "I have to film, so I probably won't have time to come often."

She shook her head, not letting herself get caught up in thoughts about work, and started a new topic. "Let's not talk about that. Yueyue, you mentioned the other day that you wanted to go to Portofino. I looked it up afterwards, and it's indeed quite nice. Many wealthy celebrities like to go there for vacations, the scenery is superb, and the weather is sunny most of the time from June to July, so the sea views will be excellent.

If we really want to go, we might need to arrange the visas as soon as possible, otherwise it will be too late."

Shen Qingxue's words were full of impatience. Going on a trip, who wouldn't be excited!

Ling Yue swallowed her cold drink. "Do you remember me asking you for your identification information two days ago?"

Shen Qingxue and Song Xinyao nodded like chickens pecking at rice.

Ling Yue continued, "That ID information was for the visas, and they have already been issued.

I contacted a charter flight service, and the airline is currently applying for a direct flight route from Hong Kong to Portofino. There's a high probability that we'll have results in the next few days."

"Huh? You've already arranged it all?" Shen Qingxue was shocked, and at the same time touched her pocket, asking hesitantly, "Um, the charter flight... about how much does it cost?"

An international charter flight should be very expensive. Could she afford to split the bill?

She shouldn't have put the 2 million in compensation into a fixed deposit.

Ling Yue saw at a glance what Shen Qingxue was worried about. She put down her cup and said,

"Going to Portofino is entirely my own idea. You don't need to split the cost. This trip is actually more to satisfy my own vacation experience."

"But we are going on a trip together, how can we let you pay for everything alone?" Song Xinyao raised her phone. "I'm also a wealthy woman with some assets now; I can fully afford the expenses for this trip abroad."

Shen Qingxue agreed, "Although you are very rich, we don't want to take advantage of you."

Ling Yue was silent for a moment.

Organizing her words, she explained, "It's like this: if we split the bill, the budget will be very limited, and it won't meet my standards for a vacation. Since we're finally going out once, I don't want to compromise on my own experience.

Since I'm the one with high demands from start to finish, and I want to eat well, drink well, and stay well, then I should naturally bear the excess costs."

"Then wouldn't we be freeloading?" Song Xinyao was a bit embarrassed to take everything for free.

Ling Yue pursed her lips. "Hmm... if you feel bad about it, you can be responsible for the three meals a day during the trip."

At this moment, Ling Yue didn't know that once they actually got there, Shen Qingxue and Song Xinyao wouldn't even have the opportunity to pay for the three daily meals...

Seeing that the two were still hesitant,

Ling Yue had no choice but to use her ultimate move. She said to Shen Qingxue, "Don't forget, you still owe me one thing I wanted. Now I'm going to exercise that right: I want you to accompany me on the trip!"

Shen Qingxue laughed helplessly. "Is this me satisfying you, or you satisfying me?"

"You provide emotional value, so of course you are satisfying me," Ling Yue said as if it were a matter of course.

Shen Qingxue conceded.

The atmosphere-easing master, Song Xinyao, linked her arm with Ling Yue's and acted coquettishly, "Rich lady~ I will also always provide emotional value for you~~~"

"That's disgusting." Ling Yue pushed her away.

Shen Qingxue felt that she had been thinking too much. In fact, it was very simple. Ling Yue was no longer the Ling Yue from before, and what she wanted was also different from before. Money was not worth mentioning to her now.

She possessed such wealth and status today, yet was still willing to pay for them because she still wanted to be friends with them; she had thrown out her sincerity.

Since that was the case,

then she would exchange sincerity for sincerity; this was the fairest trade.

Having figured it out, Shen Qingxue pretentiously climbed onto Ling Yue's other arm. "Then I can also consider myself to have enjoyed the happiness of being kept by a top-tier wealthy woman!"

Ling Yue knew that the two had figured it out.

Some things didn't need to be said much; those who understood would naturally understand.

Ling Yue turned her head to look at Cheng Jiao, who was standing to the side. "The manicurist should be arriving soon, right?"

Cheng Jiao unlocked her phone and opened WeChat. "The property manager is bringing people over right now."

Ling Yue moved her two arms. "Aren't you two going to hurry up and pick out manicure styles on Little Red Book?"

"The efficiency is just too high. Is this what life with a butler is like?" Shen Qingxue was envious again.

Ling Yue counted on her fingers. "After the manicure, there's beauty treatments, hair styling, and a full-body SPA. Before we set off on the trip, we must get the full package."

"I'm going to be so beautiful!" Song Xinyao's brain was in a state of extreme excitement.

Thinking that she was preparing for the trip at this very moment, she couldn't help but feel incredibly joyful.