This story takes a sharp downturn after the first twenty chapters. The main character transforms into an imperialist war criminal, sponsoring civil wars and revolts as if she's the American military-industrial complex. It seems the author has a fascination with American foreign policy, but with a thin veneer of Chinese characteristics.
As a result, any meaningful character or plot development is sacrificed for narratives about the main character shipping weapons to various groups in impoverished nations, much like the head of the Wagner Group. Meanwhile, the love interest is virtually erased from the story, only appearing occasionally to act as elitist as possible.
In essence, this novel is for those who want to read about a fascist imperialist destroying the world. But actually, what is her motivation for all of this?