Then let them offer their loyalty!

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'Is this still the same... junior agent who used to follow Bai Yu around?'

'The difference in their demeanor is too great; it's like they've become completely different people.'

Is it really true that "one's dwelling nourishes the body, and one's surroundings nourish the vital energy"?

At that moment, just as Guan Weihua was sighing inwardly, Qiu Tu also spoke.

He said, "Director Guan, what you said isn't a valid reason. Take your niece, for example; she's also from an academic background, yet she believed early on that I could lead the Investigation Bureau to glory."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Weihua broke out in a cold sweat again.

He lowered his head awkwardly, unsure how to answer.

I must say... he really admires his niece.

Back then, Guan Xiao disliked Qiu Tu the most, and even treated him coldly for a time.

However, after learning in detail about Qiu Tu's entire leapfrog history and everything he had done, she changed her attitude 180 degrees without the slightest hesitation and completely sided with Qiu Tu.

At that time, Yan Chen had not yet fallen from power, and Yu Zhengyi and Shi Youxin still firmly controlled the management structure. Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei could be said to be facing a very difficult situation within the Exploration Bureau...

Therefore, Guan Weihua called Guan Xiao to his office more than once, demanding that she distance herself from Qiu Tu and not be implicated by him!

However, Guan Xiao always refused without hesitation. When Guan Weihua was so angry that he threatened to break off their relationship, she even nonchalantly took the initiative to write a "proof of severance of relationship" by hand! It almost made Guan Weihua furious!

But... it was precisely because Guan Xiao made her bet in advance that she received an incredibly rich return!

In just two months, she went from being the head of the spy section of the political department to becoming the minister of the political department!

It ranks among the top three in terms of power within the entire Exploration Agency.

It far surpassed Guan Weihua.

Looking back at those who were Qiu Tu's enemies, they are now either dead, arrested, or transferred.

The difference in judgment between Guan Weihua and Guan Xiao is immediately apparent.

This also meant that when Qiu Tu brought up Guan Xiao, Guan Weihua was so ashamed that he couldn't even lift his head.

At this moment, perhaps sensing that the time was right, Qiu Tu stopped, and a slow smile appeared on his face. "However..."

"No matter what, it's not too late for Director Guan to trust me now."

"However, I must remind you that I hate betrayal. I can accept you betraying others and joining me. But if you betray me again, then... hehe..."

Qiu Tu didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was crystal clear.

However, this was no problem for Guan Weihua. Upon hearing this, he immediately assured him sincerely, "Director, don't worry. I will follow you for the rest of my life, along with Xiaoxiao."

He paused, then said quite frankly, "Besides... nobody likes betrayal. My betrayal of the 'Academic School' and my allegiance to you will itself brand me as 'disloyal.'"

"If I betray you again, wouldn't I become a slave to three masters? Who would dare to want me then?"

Hearing Guan Weihua's words, Qiu Tu nodded in satisfaction.

When Guan Weihua came to visit Qiu Tu tonight, Qiu Tu knew that Guan Weihua was planning to seek refuge with him.

However, Qiu Tu had no idea how sincere Guan Weihua really was.

To Qiu Tu's surprise, Guan Weihua spoke very sincerely after sitting down. He neither bargained nor tried to cover up his previous wrong choice. He even explained the pros and cons very clearly, even the less pleasant ones.

This made Qiu Tu truly see Guan Weihua's sincerity.

Of course... more importantly, Guan Weihua's "loyalty" kept increasing during Qiu Tu's conversation with Guan Weihua.

It increases by 1 point one moment, then by 2 points the next, and then by another 1 point the following moment.

When Qiu Tu suppressed him but ultimately chose to accept him, his loyalty increased by 10 points, reaching a total of 73 points.

It can be said that it has truly reached a usable stage.

This level of loyalty also shows that Guan Weihua has indeed come to a complete understanding, just as he said, and is prepared to sell his life and fortune to Qiu Tu, just like Guan Xiao.

In this way, Qiu Tu would have three trusted confidants among the senior officials of the Investigation Bureau: Guan Xiao, Chen Feng, and Guan Weihua.

With his own votes added, he already had more than half the votes, enough to control the entire investigation department...

'It's completely stabilized now...'

Thinking this, Qiu Tu chatted with Guan Weihua for a while longer, encouraging him to assist him and manage the Investigation Bureau well, before serving tea and seeing the guest off.

Guan Weihua clearly understood the etiquette of officialdom, so when he saw Qiu Tu serving tea, he took the initiative to decline.

Just then, Ding Xiaoliu strode in.

Upon reaching Qiu Tu, Ding Xiaoli bent down, leaned close to Qiu Tu's ear, and whispered, "Director... Deputy Director Ellie is requesting an audience with a girl."

"Ellie?" Qiu Tu was slightly surprised when he heard Ding Xiaoliu's words.

But right now, Qiu Tu is at his peak for a short period of time. Even if he faces Huang Shangzong, he is not afraid, let alone a little Ellie.

So Qiu Tu nodded slightly and said, "Let them pass."

After saying that, Qiu Tu also stood up with a smile and said, "Old Guan, look, I'm really busy tonight."

“You just finished your visit, and now Deputy Director Ellie is here again.”

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Weihua's heart stirred slightly.

He pondered for a moment, then whispered to Qiu Tu, "Director... I have a rumor, but I don't know if it's true or not."

Qiu Tu said "Oh?" and looked at him. "What news?"

Guan Weihua bent over and whispered, "I used to be quite close to Yan Chen and Jia Shu, so I know some secrets."

"The reason why Jia Shu is favored by Speaker Huang is not only because he is Speaker Huang's favorite student, but also because Speaker Huang's daughter, Huang Xue'er, has always admired him."

“Although Jia Shu is… well…” Guan Weihua hesitated for a moment before saying, “he’s a bit of a psychopath, but he’s not stupid.”

"He knew how important Xue'er was to him, so even though he wasn't interested in Huang Xue'er, he kept her hanging on."

"This made Xue'er sink deeper and deeper."

"After Jia Shu died, Xue'er spent her days in tears, which almost broke Huang Shangzong's heart."

“Speaker Huang has two sons, but only this one daughter, whom he has always treated like the apple of his eye.”

"Now that things have turned out this way because of Jia Shu's death, he naturally hates those who caused Jia Shu's death."

Qiu Tu listened quietly, his expression unchanged.

Yan Yan, that mole, had already betrayed this information to him. Although it wasn't as comprehensive as Guan Weihua's, it was enough.

Perhaps sensing Qiu Tu's inner thoughts, Guan Weihua was initially secretly surprised: how well-informed he, the director, was; then he continued...

"So... the fundamental conflict between Speaker Huang and you is not actually Jia Shu's death, but his daughter."

"As long as we can win over his daughter, everything will be fine."

Qiu Tu is quite insightful.

Hearing Guan Weihua's words, Qiu Tu gave him a strange look and said, "You have a way to deal with Huang Shangzong's daughter?"

Guan Weihua chuckled and said, "No."

But then he abruptly changed the subject, "But I know who has...."

He whispered, "Shi Youxin."

"Shi Youxin?" Qiu Tu looked at Guan Weihua with some surprise. "How could he possibly have a way to win over Huang Shangzong's daughter?"

Guan Weihua said in a low voice, "Director... Shi Youxin is actually very insidious and cunning."

“Don’t be fooled by the fact that he’s always by Yu Zhengyi’s side and is Yan Chen’s staunch supporter. That’s just his way of doing things.”

"He is particularly good at sowing discord and staying behind the scenes."

"Moreover... he has a habit of collecting dirt on the people around him."

"To win over Xue'er, you really need to make her forget Jia Shu and the entanglement between her and Jia Shu in the past."

"Shi Youxin once drank with me and got drunk. He was lamenting Jia Shu's ruthlessness, saying that he had completely deceived Huang Shangzong's daughter."

"I suspect he must have evidence of what Jia Shu did to Huang Xue'er..."

Upon hearing Guan Weihua's words, Qiu Tu's face showed a look of sudden realization.

He smiled and patted Guan Weihua on the shoulder, "Old Guan, you're pretty good..."

After chatting with Guan Weihua for a few more minutes, Qiu Tu saw Guan Weihua off at the villa.

Just as the two arrived at the villa's entrance, Ellie and Yan Yan walked in from outside.

Ellie was clearly taken aback when she saw Guan Weihua.

Noticing Guan Weihua's enthusiasm for Qiu Tu, Ellie's expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant...

She's not stupid. Guan Weihua came to find Qiu Tu so late, he definitely wasn't there to gamble on underwear like she was.

Even if Guan Weihua wanted to gamble, Qiu Tu probably wouldn't accept it.

Therefore... there is only one possibility for Guan Weihua coming to Qiu Tu Villa: to seek refuge.

Now that Guan Weihua has sided with him, Qiu Tu holds half the votes, and with his position as director, it will be impossible for Ellie and the others to shake Qiu Tu's position.

'Damn it! What an opportunist!'

Ellie cursed inwardly, but still smiled and nodded to Guan Weihua as a greeting.

After seeing Guan Weihua off, Qiu Tu led Ellie and Yan Yan to the villa's lobby.

Sitting on the sofa, the black cat automatically jumped onto Qiu Tu's lap and lay down comfortably.

Qiu Tu leaned back on the sofa, gently scratching the black cat's neck, then looked at Ellie and asked, "Deputy Director Ellie, you must have something important to discuss with me so late at night?"

After speaking, Qiu Tu glanced at Ellie's loyalty: 8. Almost negligible.

He glanced at Yan Yan's loyalty level again: 41.

Ever since I ejaculated inside Yan Yan's mouth last time, Yan Yan's loyalty has been at its maximum and has been slowly increasing.

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Ellie sat down on the sofa opposite him as if they were old friends, and said, "Yes, Director. I came here today with a few questions that I'd like to see if you can answer them for me."

"Doubt?" Qiu Tu asked curiously, "What doubt?"

Ellie said, "I... want to know where I went wrong. Why did you win before I even did anything?"

"I want to know what merit you have made that made Old Tang treat you this way."

Ellie probably realized she couldn't outmaneuver Qiu Tu, so she decided to go all in and reveal her hand.

"I want to know what you plan to do next, and whether it will be detrimental to me or Speaker Hwang."

Qiu Tu was somewhat taken aback upon hearing this.

He looked at Ellie as if she were an idiot, and even stopped petting the cat.

After a moment, he said, half-laughing and half-crying, "Deputy Director Ellie, do you think... I would tell you?"

Upon hearing this, Ellie gave a knowing look and then said, "I can offer you something you're interested in in exchange... no, a bet."

"If I win the bet, you help me answer my questions. If you win the bet, the stuff is yours."

Qiu Tu's eyes lit up with interest. "What can you offer?"

Yan Yan gently tugged at Ellie's sleeve from the side.

But Ellie ignored her and said resolutely, "Me."

"I'm willing to bet myself."

"If I lose, I can spend the night with you."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu paused again, clicked his tongue, and said, "Deputy Director Ellie, aren't you overestimating yourself a bit?"

"Beauty...is never a scarce resource in chaotic times."

At this point, Qiu Tu clapped his hands.

A moment later, Fang Tangtang, dressed in pajamas, was helped downstairs by the maid, looking sleepy.

Her looks are practically the pinnacle of the girl-next-door type. She has a small, oval face, big eyes, and an innocent charm that's naturally alluring, making her look pure and adorable.

What's even more enviable is that she has an unusually large figure that a young girl shouldn't have; the slender branches bear large, heavy fruits that would make most young girls feel ashamed of themselves.

Ellie is actually quite pretty, with a great figure, especially her legs, which are long and slender. Add to that her carefree attitude and her attack-speed-enhancing twin ponytails, and she's practically a goddess.

However, compared to the fairy-like Fang Tangtang, she still falls short...