Let them offer their loyalty!

Qiu Tu looked at the Administrative Office investigators who were whispering to each other after he had left, his gaze indifferent.

Individuals like Miao Feng who dared to take a gamble were, after all, in the minority; most ordinary people were already doing well if they didn't kick someone when they were down....

He took the elevator to the first floor, and instead of calling a driver, Qiu Tu got into his car and drove straight to the Milan Grand Hotel.

Upon arriving at the Milan Grand Hotel, Qiu Tu obtained a room card for 618 from the service staff as if he knew the place well, then went up to the sixth floor and headed towards room 618....

Arriving at the doorway of room 618, Qiu Tu gently knocked on the door.

Shortly thereafter, the door opened and Lin Zuo appeared inside.

Upon seeing Qiu Tu, he nodded slightly and then said, "The Director is waiting for you inside."

After saying this, he took the initiative to step outside, making way for Qiu Tu.

Since his "Crisis Intuition" did not signal an alarm, Qiu Tu naturally walked into the room.

Inside the room, a man dressed in grass-green military uniform stood by the window, gazing at the distant scenery.

With his back to Qiu Tu, his build was somewhat tall and imposing, not really fitting the image of a head of secret operations; he looked more like a general.

"Director Dai?" Qiu Tu walked to a spot two steps away from Dai Yukang, came to a halt, and then asked softly.

Hearing Qiu Tu's greeting, Dai Yukang slowly turned around. Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire

This was the first time Qiu Tu had seen the man whose name had not been prominent in Xinjie City and who had always operated behind the scenes.

At the same time, information about Dai Yukang slowly surfaced in Qiu Tu's mind.

According to the introduction Tang Feifei had previously given to Qiu Tu,

Dai Yukang was a rather legendary figure.

He had originally been an adjutant to a minor warlord around Eighth Sanctuary. After the minor warlord was annexed by Speaker Rao Shou, he naturally became a member of the "Iron-Blood Faction."

However, due to his humble origins and a style of conduct that didn't quite fit with the Iron-Blood Faction, he remained somewhat unaccepted by them over the years.

This allowed his remarkable abilities and service record to go unrecognized, resulting in promotions in "military rank" but not in "position."

The highest military officers in other cities, such as Wang Hu, held only the rank of "Colonel," yet Dai Yukang was also a "Colonel." (Chapter 278)

And because his contributions and rank were so high, he was considered the second most important person in the Xinjie City Military Department, second only to General Ye. In the Investigation Bureau, he would have the status of the first Deputy Director, even slightly higher than Tang Feifei's. (Chapter 123)

This was the result of his tenure as the head of the Security Department in three different cities.

Only Ye Mingfeng, a Major General and a key figure of the "Iron-Blood Faction," had few who could hold authority over him.

Otherwise, the heads of military departments in other cities would likely have been easily eclipsed by him.

Add to that his decade-plus of working in secret operations, with no knowledge of leading troops into battle,

Consequently, Dai Yukang had reached a point where he could no longer be promoted, and it was difficult to even find someone suitable to partner with him.

It was already difficult to place him; unexpectedly, this time he had once again rendered a great service by launching, together with Ye Mingfeng, the "Boundless Heart Sea Exploitation Project."

Thus.... just two days ago, at a high-level Sanctuary meeting, a legislator suggested that they should establish a fourth Deputy Speaker-level position within Xinjie: Director of the Security Bureau, specifically to accommodate Dai Yukang.

His argument was well-founded: the Security Department, as the agency responsible for extraordinary events and matters related to the Evil God, was actually no less important than the other three major institutions.

In the future, as invasions by the Evil God became more frequent, the significance of the Security Department would continue to increase.

Previously, the Security Department was managed under the military but had little to do with it in terms of work nature.

Therefore, it would be better to use this opportunity to consolidate the Security Departments of various cities into one, coordinated by a unified leader.

This would be far more efficient and scientific than having them individually directed by the military departments of each city.

This proposal received support from all factions except the Iron-Blood Faction and was eventually passed.

As a result, Dai Yukang officially became the first Director of the Security Bureau and was at the forefront.

Having recalled Dai Yukang's background and information, Qiu Tu's demeanor became even more respectful.

While Qiu Tu was sizing up Dai Yukang, Dai Yukang was also taking measure of Qiu Tu.

Seeing Qiu Tu standing resolutely and unpretentiously before him, and considering Qiu Tu's recent maneuvers, Dai Yukang's eyes betrayed a hint of appreciation.

After a moment, he took the initiative to speak, "Qiu Tu, would you be interested in working at the Security Bureau?"

Possibly because the invitation was so unexpected, even Qiu Tu was surprised.

He couldn't help looking at Dai Yukang.

However, Dai Yukang seemed to have mentioned it casually, as he suddenly changed the subject. He asked, "Do you know how you came to be the Head of the Political Department?"

Hearing Dai Yukang's words, Qiu Tu slightly shook his head, then said, "I just received the news, so I really don't know."

Dai Yukang, hearing this, smiled and said, "Because of me."

Qiu Tu looked at Dai Yukang, a question mark forming slowly in his mind: ?

He didn't disbelieve Dai Yukang; it was just that... there had been no prior connection between him and Dai Yukang. Dai Yukang's sudden move to claim credit was indeed puzzling to him.

Perhaps sensing Qiu Tu's confusion, Dai Yukang asked with a light smile, "You should already know about the meeting at the Head office's Organizational Department, right?"

Upon hearing Dai Yukang's words, Qiu Tu was slightly startled but then nodded.

On the way here, in order to avoid being outmaneuvered by Dai Yukang, he had made a special call to Tang Feifei to inquire about the meeting at the Head office's Organizational Department.