Then let them offer their loyalty!

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night.

The villa that Fang Tangtang brought as part of her dowry.

In the bedroom, Fang Tangtang stared blankly at Qiu Tu, somewhat confused about the current situation: she was... married?

Fang Tangtang felt like she was dreaming.

She didn't even know who the person in front of her was, yet she seemed to have somehow followed him.

Just two hours earlier, she was sleeping in her own bed.

Just then, as she was thinking this, Qiu Tu turned around and looked at her with a calm, almost emotionless gaze, saying, "Let's exchange clothes for this month."

Two minutes later, Fang Tangtang's impressively large breasts popped out from under her clothes and were grasped in Qiu Tu's hand...

Fifteen minutes later, accompanied by a soft popping sound, a cherry blossom slowly bloomed on the bed sheet...

The night wasn't long, but for Fang Tangtang, or for many others, it was a life-changing night.

The next day, Fang Tangtang woke up. Qiu Tu was gone, as if nothing had happened the night before.

Despite the pain, Fang Tangtang got out of bed. As soon as she stepped out of the bedroom, she discovered that her mother seemed to have been waiting outside the door.

When Fang Tangtang came out, her mother peeked at the bed sheets in the bedroom.

Upon seeing the clear bloodstains on the bed, a look of immense joy immediately appeared on her face.

She grabbed Fang Tangtang excitedly and whispered, "Last night...last night Minister Qiu and you, and you?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Tangtang's face flushed red.

Seeing this, the mother's face lit up with even more joy. "That's good, that's good. At least the head of the family has given us an explanation! And our family is going to prosper!"

.......

Meanwhile, inside the Investigation Department.

Qiu Tu temporarily put Fang Tangtang out of his mind.

She's just a woman; she should eat what she needs to eat.

Hesitant and indecisive, he's not a monk.

Moreover, he knew that eating Fang Tangtang last night was a good outcome for everyone.

The five elders were completely relieved, knowing that Qiu Tu genuinely wanted to cooperate, and that his relationship with Fang Tangtang was not just a facade.

Fang Tangtang and her family will also receive kindness and support from the five elders.

As for Qiu Tu...

Reflecting on his various attempts last night, he was certain: a large enough facial cleanser really could suffocate someone!

It was so soft and comfortable!

Thinking this, and secretly marveling at Fang Tangtang's innate facial cleanser physique, Qiu Tu also turned his attention back to the important matter!

The Investigation Bureau hasn't taken control yet, Yan Chen's position as deputy speaker hasn't been lost, and Moonlight Lake hasn't been detonated. Qiu Tu can't let his guard down.

Everything he possesses now, including the wealthy young ladies he selected last night like concubines, Fang Tangtang who was sent to his bed after just one glance, and the hundreds of special agents protecting him, all of this is brought about by his power. Once he loses his power, everything will be wiped out.

So, after arriving at the Investigation Department today, he met with all 74 people on last night's list.

Qiu Tu's purpose in meeting them was simple: besides getting a basic understanding of them, he also wanted to assess their loyalty.

And decide whether or not to promote them based on their level of loyalty.

Last night, Qiu Tu had the five elders inform them that they would be under his command from now on. After they expressed their allegiance to him in person, a superior-subordinate relationship was established between them and Qiu Tu, and their loyalty was thus demonstrated.

To Qiu Tu's surprise, 50 out of these 74 people had a loyalty score of over 40.

Of the remaining 24, all but four with problematic loyalty scores below 20 were above 30.

This also shows the control the five elders had over them.

It's been a year and a half since the Five Elders lost power, yet these people still listen to whatever they say.

Qiu Tu suspected that the loyalty of those confidants to the Five Elders should all be above 60.

However, this did not worry Qiu Tu much.

With the "Loyalty Game" in mind, Qiu Tu felt that he would eventually win over all of the Five Elders' confidants and turn them into his own.

'They were yours before, but they'll all be mine in the future!'

Thinking this, Qiu Tu glanced at the list again, then took the drafted promotion list and left the office to find Tang Feifei on the 12th floor, preparing to officially carry out a major reshuffle of the entire Investigation Bureau!

Take the elevator to the 12th floor.

Qiu Tu had just stepped toward Tang Feifei's office when he saw two people arguing and pulling at each other right outside the office door.

Su Xiaowan said, "Secretary Tan, there's no point in you waiting here."

"The director simply doesn't want to see you."

"Besides, why are you pleading for Director Zheng? Aren't you Minister Qiu's secretary?"

By the end, Su Xiaowan's face was filled with curiosity and gossip, clearly indicating that she was a little confused about the relationship between the three of them.

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Hearing Su Xiaowan's words, Tan Huimin's expression clearly became a little awkward.

She awkwardly brushed a stray hair behind her ear, then stammered, "I'm not pleading for Director Zheng, but rather explaining his actions."

“I am indeed Minister Qiu’s secretary, but Minister Qiu is also a fair person. He knows that Director Zheng was being used, and he also feels... well... that such punishment is a bit too harsh.”

"So... I don't want Director Tang to release Director Zheng, but rather I want to give him a fair punishment."

Hearing Tan Huimin's completely flimsy excuse, Su Xiaowan looked at her as if she were an idiot.

Su Xiaowan pointed to her nose and said innocently, "Secretary Tan... I am a little silly and not very bright. But I'm not that silly."

"Your excuse can't even fool me, do you think you can fool the chief?"

Upon hearing Su Xiaowan's words, Tan Huimin hurriedly tried to explain further, but at that moment, Su Xiaowan caught sight of Qiu Tu out of the corner of her eye.

She blinked, then looked up with a delighted expression, waved, and greeted, "Minister Qiu~~ Minister Qiu~~"

Hearing Su Xiaowan's greeting, Qiu Tu, who had been watching the show happily from behind, knew he couldn't continue watching.

So he smiled and walked towards the two of them with brisk steps.

At that moment, upon hearing Su Xiaowan's greeting and the sound of footsteps behind her, Tan Huimin's face turned deathly pale.

Her expression froze, she turned around stiffly, and looked at Qiu Tu with a look of despair.

What is the most embarrassing and frightening moment for a person?

It wasn't that I was lying, but rather that I happened to be caught lying by the person in question.

Moreover... this person's hands are stained with blood; he is ruthless and merciless, killing without blinking an eye.

Especially when I think of the corpses of Alliance members carried in from Longshan Road this morning, those Alliance members who had been severely tortured...

There's also the widely circulated story in the Investigation Department about Qiu Tu taking a rocket launcher hit head-on and then single-handedly subduing five teams of allied members.

At that moment, Tan Huimin's mind went blank, her legs went weak, and she almost couldn't stand up.

She looked at Qiu Tu, who was walking towards her step by step, forced a smile, and opened her mouth as if to say something.

But when she tried to speak, her lips felt dry and her throat tightened, as if she couldn't utter a single word...

She remained silent, but Su Xiaowan spoke.

Perhaps because she was one of Qin Shuman's "avatars" and had worked on cases with Qiu Tu, sharing a common secret, she always considered Qiu Tu one of her own.

So, she skipped over to Qiu Tu, grabbed his sleeve, pointed at Tan Huimin, and complained, "Minister Qiu, why don't you do something about your secretary?"

“She came to see the director early this morning. She is your secretary, and the director thought you arranged it, so he met with her.”

"As it turned out, she actually pleaded for Director Zheng in front of the director."

At this point, Su Xiaowan said with a look of empathetic indignation, "Director Zheng is the one who framed you and wanted to kill you!"

"You're being incredibly magnanimous by not executing someone like that! Your secretary should join you in condemning him and making this case airtight!"

"She actually pleaded for Director Zheng!"

At this point, Su Xiaowan pouted cutely and said with dissatisfaction, "I really don't understand which side her butt is on!"

Hearing Su Xiaowan's incredibly honest words, Qiu Tu smiled.

Tan Huimin's current stance is definitely on Zheng Tao's side.

But in the future, that butt might be yours to keep...

When Su Xiaowan complained to Qiu Tu in person, Tan Huimin looked at Qiu Tu with a pale face, like a death row inmate waiting for his sentence.

Having endured various forms of humiliation and manipulation by Qiu Tu during this period, Tan Huimin had long since seen through Qiu Tu's true colors.

That is a devil who takes pleasure in tormenting people.

So when she realized she had run into that devil, her heart was filled with despair.

She was already mentally prepared for the exposure, humiliation, and torture that were to come.

Then, something unexpected happened.

Qiu Tu patted Su Xiaowan's head and said with a smile, "Xiaowan, you've misunderstood. It was indeed me who asked Secretary Tan to come see the director."

“I also think that Director Zheng’s punishment was a bit too harsh. It’s not good for the current stability and unity of our Exploration Bureau.”

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tan Huimin was first stunned, then looked at Qiu Tu with a shocked expression.

Clearly, she had no idea why Qiu Tu was helping her cover up the lie!

And... what did Qiu Tu just say? He also felt that Director Zheng's punishment was too severe?

For someone of Qiu Tu's status, even if his words aren't absolute truths, he still has to be responsible for what he says.

If Qiu Tu says something like that outside Tang Feifei's office today, it will soon be spread throughout the Investigation Department.

So... does Qiu Tu really intend to let A Tao go?

Thinking about it, Tan Huimin found it hard to believe for a moment.

Yesterday, she was so ashamed that she stripped naked, and Qiu Tu even penetrated her body with his fingers, subjecting her to a humiliating ordeal.

Even so, Qiu Tu did not budge.

So, they gave in today?

For a moment, Tan Huimin's brain went blank.

Su Xiaowan, with her simple mind, is more likely to accept new changes.

Upon hearing Qiu Tu say that he was going to let Zheng Tao go, she first gave a cute "Huh?", then scratched her head and said, "Oh, I see."

"Xiao Wan doesn't understand. But Xiao Wan thinks the minister's decision must have a reason."

After saying that, she smiled and said to Qiu Tu, "Does the minister want to see the director now? I'll go and inform him."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu smiled and said, "Thank you for your help, Xiao Wan."

Su Xiaowan nodded cutely, then ran into the office with a "da da da" sound.

At this moment, after Su Xiaowan left, Qiu Tu also walked up to Tan Huimin.

He casually placed his hand on Tan Huimin's waist, then looked at Tang Feifei's office door and said calmly, "I was wondering why you weren't in your office all morning."

"So you've come to see Director Tang..."

Feeling the warmth of Qiu Tu's hands, Tan Huimin trembled slightly.

She wanted to pull Qiu Tu's hand away, but remembering what Qiu Tu had just said, she immediately stopped moving.

She lowered her head to her ample chest and pleaded softly, "Minister... please, save Tao."

After saying that, she looked up, her eyes slightly red, and said, "I really can't live without him."

Hearing Tan Huimin's words, Qiu Tu looked down at her and then teased, "Aren't you going to pay up something this time?"