Let them offer their loyalty!

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Hearing Tang Feifei's question, Qiu Tu said with a smile, "Yes. A clean sweep of all four."

Qiu Tu said, "Actually, after he vehemently opposed your suggestion at the meeting that I take the position of deputy division chief, I guessed his thoughts."

"That's why I cooperated in pressuring both the Municipal Committee and the military."

"And his second refusal didn't surprise me either, after all, he's the Bureau Chief, he wants face; he can't be forced into giving me the position."

"In that case, his credibility would completely collapse."

"Therefore, he had to report my name proactively after conceding to the Municipal Committee."

"By doing this, he not only fulfilled his promise to me but also, by voluntarily reporting my name, he could garner favor from the Municipal Committee, the military, and the Disciplinary Department."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tang Feifei was stunned for a second, then laughed and said, "He's being too greedy."

"But... will the Municipal Committee and the military remember this favor?"

Qiu Tu said with a laugh, "Of course not."

"Because he also misjudged the situation."

Qiu Tu said, "I told him that I am now being put forward by the Municipal Committee and the military to contradict him."

"So, in his view, the whole incident was initiated by Commissioner Jiang and Director Dai."

"But in truth... whether it's Commissioner Jiang or Director Dai's pressure, it was all exchanged with a favor I gave recently."

"They didn't really care whether I got promoted or not. So, they would never acknowledge owing me this favor."

"Even if Yan Chen really needs to call in this favor in the future, they would only come to me to fulfill it or make an equivalent exchange."

At this point, Tang Feifei also laughed and joined in the conversation, "And since you've already come to an agreement with Yan Chen early on, you won't have to pay any additional favors or price."

Qiu Tu nodded, "Yes, that's exactly it."

As he spoke, Qiu Tu looked out the window at the dark but clear sky and remarked, "Yan Chen actually outsmarted himself this time."

"However, it's not his fault, after all... it all comes down to the disparity in information."

Ever since his first clash with Larilo, and now during the indirect "battle of wits" with Yan Chen, Qiu Tu realized the importance of "information."

Whether it's scheming or struggling, information is always paramount.

In situations like tonight's, Yan Chen's tactics were extremely shrewd, but since he was deceived by Qiu Tu with incorrect information, he ended up losing everything.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help taking a deep breath. No matter what, after planning for so long and utilizing so many connections, in the end, he had secured the position of deputy chief of the Political Department!

The promotion to this position not only officially ushered him onto the stage of the Investigation Bureau's upper hierarchy but would also transform his Cataclysmic ability, turning him into a Second Order Cataclysmic Awakened!

The only regret was that, although the appointment had now been made, the process was not yet complete.

To settle things once and for all, everything had to wait until work resumed tomorrow, for the Organizational Department to have a discussion first, then formally bestow the documents, epaulets, and various benefits and entitlements.

Like a villa, car, personal secretary, personal chauffeur, and so on.

'Still have to wait a bit though.'

Thinking this, Qiu Tu forced himself to calm his excitement and continued chatting with Tang Feifei.

"Feifei, can I, as the deputy division chief recommended by the Disciplinary Department, be responsible for other areas besides supervisory work?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tang Feifei hesitated for a moment, then said cautiously, "Of course you can. After all, you are the official deputy division chief."

"So, in theory, you can compete for all the benefits that come with being a deputy division chief."

"The key is whether the newly appointed head of the Political Department is willing to give you these responsibilities, and how much you can fight for yourself."

At this, Tang Feifei paused, then asked, "Which area do you want?"

For such a staunch ally as Tang Feifei, Qiu Tu naturally didn't need to hide anything. He candidly said, "Intelligence."

"I want the Intelligence Section."

The reason Qiu Tu chose this direction was not only because of the critical nature of "intelligence work," but also because Qin Shuman was now in charge of intelligence work for the Security Department.

Given their relationship, sharing information to a certain extent, expanding the intelligence-gathering scope, and covering each other's deficiencies could greatly enhance the intelligence capabilities of both the Political Department and the Security Department.

And... to put it more opportunistically, after being in charge of this business, if there's a period where Qiu Tu makes no progress, couldn't he also mooch off Qin Shuman and eat soft rice to get by!

Apart from cooperating with Qin Shuman, another key reason Qiu Tu wanted to delve into intelligence work was Larilo.

While Qiu Tu had temporarily induced Larilo to let the matter go, he knew that... the deceit would inevitably blow up someday.

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Once the bomb goes off, Qiu Tu would still have to find ways to continue buying time or to deal with Larilo.

In such a case, controlling the Security Department's intelligence operations, Qiu Tu would have first-hand information about Moonlight Lake and Larilo from the Investigation Bureau.

By then, whether Qiu Tu finds himself in a position where he has no choice but to betray intelligence to Larilo to win a sliver of survival, or he gathers information on Larilo to start dealing with her, he could layout his plans with ease. Stay updated with My Virtual Library Empire

And don't forget, up to now, there's still a secret mole for Larilo within the upper echelons of the Investigation Bureau.

Only by being in charge of the Intelligence Department could Qiu Tu more easily root out that mole....

Moreover....perhaps it's a premonition, but Qiu Tu always felt that the incident at Moonlight Lake could likely have a huge and profound impact on the area around Xinjie City, Eastern City, and even the soon-to-be-established Dongye State...

At such a time, without intelligence, it was like looking at the world blindfolded, groping for the future's direction in darkness....

Thus, after chatting with Tang Feifei for a while and determining the subsequent division of efforts, Qiu Tu hung up the phone.

After hanging up, he stood by the window, quietly gazing at the night view of Xinjie City.

Somehow, the nights of Xinjie City gradually gained light. Although it had not yet reached the bustling neon lights of a prosperous metropolis, it was slowly obtaining the glow of civilization.

Then, recalling Old Alley Street, which had turned into a night market, Qiu Tu suddenly realized that Xinjie City was developing at a remarkably fast pace.

Luckily, during this period, he was also developing at an astonishing speed.

From a low-ranking Second-Class Investigator to his current position as Deputy Division Chief of the Political Department, he had worked his way up to where he was now, step by step.

In the vast Xinjie City, he was ranked within the top 40 in terms of power.

Finally, people could reluctantly call him a "big shot".....

'That was not easy at all!' Qiu Tu thought, as he tossed his head back and drank down the glass of wine, his heart filled with boundless pride!

The roc spreads its wings and soars with the wind, rising straight up for ninety thousand miles!

Qiu Tu believed that this was only the beginning and not the end!

...

Meanwhile, at the same time.

Just as Qiu Tu was feeling high-spirited.

At that moment, in the office of the Deputy Division Chief of the Public Security Bureau.

Zheng Tao sat in front of his desk with a gloomy face.

After coming out from Guan Weihua's office, Zheng Tao returned to his own and sat quietly until now.

From Guan Weihua, not only did Zheng Tao learn about Yan Chen's favors traded among several government departments, but he also became aware of Qiu Tu's influence.

Having Commissioner Jiang and Director Dai speak for Qiu Tu meant he was no simple character, and there was definitely more than just Tang Feifei backing him.

Although even Guan Weihua couldn't clarify who exactly stood behind Qiu Tu, he speculated that Qiu Tu might, at some unknown point, have become connected with some big shot in the Sanctuary, gaining that big shot's protection.

This revelation made Zheng Tao even more troubled.

If Qiu Tu truly had such a profound background, then... what did his recent actions provoking Qiu Tu amount to?

What did his wager with Qiu Tu today amount to?

In immense regret, Zheng Tao found himself entangled in an enormous dilemma and indecision.

He had opposed Qiu Tu before because the price for his promotion to Deputy Division Chief was to be in opposition to Qiu Tu in the "8.19 Pharmacy Robbery Case."

Now that the "8.19 Pharmacy Robbery Case" was over, Zheng Tao no longer needed to oppose Qiu Tu.

So, the only thing left for him was how to deal with today's wager....

After much thought, Zheng Tao made a certain decision: he absolutely couldn't let Hui Min accompany Qiu Tu!

He was her husband, how could he do such a thing!

But what sort of excuse or apology could he offer that would be acceptable to Qiu Tu and not further provoke him?

And....did Qiu Tu actually know that his wife was his own secretary?

How exactly should he handle this matter....

A tangled mess of issues piled up in Zheng Tao's heart like knotted yarn, difficult to unravel and impossible to cast off.....

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