Then let them offer their loyalty!

Qiu Tu got into the car, his gaze lingering on the well-trained young woman for a moment, then he smiled and said, "Even though she's wearing such thick clothes, Sister Tan's beauty is still undeniable."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tan Huimin was taken aback for a moment, then smiled gently, "The director is teasing me again. I'm almost dressed up like a big black bear."

She was a voluptuous beauty, with a small, oval face that looked gentle and lovely.

However, wearing thick clothes can indeed make you look a bit bulky.

Qiu Tu smiled and said, "If black bears were as beautiful as you, I would definitely keep two at home."

After exchanging a few flirtatious words with his young female secretary, Qiu Tu stopped smiling and sat down in the back row.

The vehicle moved slowly, and Qiu Tu was quietly resting with his eyes closed, so the interior of the vehicle remained quiet.

After driving for a few minutes, Tan Huimin coughed softly and then suddenly spoke.

As she drove, she asked, "Director... I'd like to discuss something with you."

Upon hearing Tan Huimin's words, Qiu Tu, with his eyes closed, softly hummed in agreement. "Go on," he said.

Qiu Tu, now the deputy director, is composed and reserved. He already exudes the aura of a powerful figure.

Although this aura was somewhat diminished by his handsome and youthful face, his advancement to the fourth rank added a touch of imposing presence.

Therefore, just sitting there, he exudes an aura of authority that makes him unapproachable to look directly at.

Tan Huimin glanced cautiously at Qiu Tu through the rearview mirror. Then she said carefully, "I heard what you said a couple of days ago, and I think what you said makes sense."

"In this world, you either have strength or power. Only in this way can you gain true respect."

"So... I want to start my own business."

Upon hearing Tan Huimin's words, Qiu Tu slowly opened his eyes.

He looked at Tan Huimin and then asked, "Which department do you want to go to?"

Tan Huimin hesitated for a moment, then said, "The Public Security Bureau?"

“I’m a local from the New Territories. Although my home was… um… cleaned up, I still have some connections left.”

“During this time, because I am your secretary, some of my father’s old connections have also come to me.”

"With their help, managing the security of a certain area is not a big problem."

"Moreover... everyone in the Investigation Bureau knows that I am your secretary, so they won't make things difficult for me."

"Therefore, I am confident that I can achieve some results."

Upon hearing Tan Huimin's words, Qiu Tu glanced at Tan Huimin's loyalty rating: 89.

A very high number.

This also proves that it is almost impossible for her to betray herself.

Then, considering that his influence within the police station was indeed somewhat lacking, Qiu Tu nodded slightly and agreed, "Okay."

He said, "After today, I'll make some arrangements for you."

"You're the deputy section chief now. We'll promote you to another level and put you in charge of a police station."

"but...."

At this point, Qiu Tu changed the subject and said, "I will keep an eye on your situation from time to time."

"If you do a good job, I will definitely promote you. But if you don't do a good job... you'd better come back as soon as possible and continue to be my secretary."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tan Huimin quickly smiled gently and said, "Yes, Director."

And so, the car quickly drove to the investigation department.

It stopped at the office building of the Investigation Department.

Qiu Tu got out of the car and, accompanied by Tan Huimin, walked towards the Detective Agency building.

Since the last "siege of the evil god" incident, almost everyone in the Investigation Bureau has become aware of the extraordinary world and extraordinary powers.

This meant that the "news" from the previous two days wasn't blocked as usual, but spread quietly...

So, after two days of fermentation, most of the agents in the Investigation Department knew that Qiu Tu had captured an evil god who only existed in legends.

As everyone knows, Qiu Tu interrogated the evil god, obtained crucial clues, and helped Tang Feifei become the lord of the region.

This dispelled all the rumors that Qiu Tu was a kept man or had risen to power through women.

Everyone seemed to have a new understanding of Qiu Tu: he was a man who could capture the legendary evil god and promote his woman to the position of vice speaker.

Therefore, wherever Qiu Tu went, he was greeted with respectful greetings from detectives and section chiefs.

Qiu Tu didn't put on airs and nodded in acknowledgment each time.

And so, amidst the gazes of numerous detectives and section chiefs, Qiu Tu went up to the 12th floor and returned to his office.

Back in his office, Qiu Tu had just sat down.

His communicator started vibrating.

Qiu Tu picked it up and saw that it was a call from Tang Feifei.

Qiu Tu walked to the bedside and looked out the window at the New Territories.

In winter, the New Territories loses its hustle and bustle, leaving only a sketch that resembles a black and white line drawing, revealing a sense of loneliness and desolation.

This is the second winter that the New Territories has experienced since it became a planned development area.

When I answered the phone, Tang Feifei's somewhat cold voice came from the other end, "Qiu Tu?"

Qiu Tu hummed in response, "It's me. What happened?"

Qiu Tu calculated the time; Tang Feifei should still be in a meeting. So, making this call was a bit strange.

As expected... Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tang Feifei said, "Huang Shangzong provided sufficient compensation, but he also had his own ideas and arrangements."

"He knows that whether or not he accepts it depends on you. So he set aside a ten-minute tea break in the middle of the meeting so that I could communicate with you."

Upon hearing Tang Feifei's explanation, Qiu Tu finally showed a hint of realization.

Then he asked, "What compensation did Huang Shangzong offer, and what conditions did he set?"

Tang Feifei, on the other end of the phone, was standing in a suspended corridor of the parliament building.

The building is more than ten stories high, with pedestrians below like ants, and the sides are suspended in mid-air, making one feel dizzy just looking down.

However, Tang Feifei, a fourth-tier Cataclysm who already possessed the ability to fly, paid no attention to it.

She began, "As soon as Huang Shangzong started the meeting, he brought up your contributions to the shelter and the entire 'human camp.'"

"Then he mentioned that the position of Director of the Detective Service in the New Territories is currently vacant, so he proposed that you take over the position of Director of the Detective Service."

"Perhaps because he had his own ulterior motives, he showed a great deal of sincerity."

"—After proposing you as the Director of the Investigation Department, they further suggested that you should join the council and occupy a seat, citing the fact that the 'New Territories City' is the core of the 'Boundless Oceans of the Heart' development project."

At this point, Tang Feifei paused, her wheat-colored face filled with seriousness, "Actually... according to the normal procedure, after the first batch of councilors, the number of councilors can only decrease, not increase."

"Fortunately, his reasoning was sound, so none of the vice speakers had any objections."

"However, according to procedure, the appointment of additional members cannot be decided directly by a few speakers."

"Instead, a written application must be submitted to the state legislature, and then the legislators will vote on it during the next legislature session."

"So, it may take about half a month."

Qiu Tu on the other end of the phone nodded slightly upon hearing this.

It seems that Huang Shangzong's appointment as speaker was not solely based on military strength, but rather on his own abilities.

The whole thing was handled smoothly and efficiently, following proper procedures. Plus, the reasons given were very reasonable, so... it was almost impossible to tell it was a transaction.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask, "What are his conditions?"

Tang Feifei took a few steps on the suspended corridor, then said with a serious expression, "Huang Shangzong believes that the New Territories City Investigation Department is currently severely understaffed at the senior level."

"In addition, Yu Zhengyi and Lin Ting were both transferred. So he proposed a reshuffle of the senior management of the New Territories City."

"There are currently three senior officials in the New Territories City Investigation Department: you, Director of Public Security Kwan Wai-wah, and Minister of Personnel Shek Yau-shun."

"In terms of standard personnel, we are still missing five people: two deputy directors, the head of the Secret Service, the head of the Administration Department, and the head of the Political Department."

"As is customary, the Director of Administration, as the Director’s chief steward, is generally entirely at the Director’s discretion."

"And because the Minister of the Political Department wields great power, the Director's opinion also carries considerable weight."

"So... he's eyeing the positions of the two deputy directors and the head of the Secret Service."

Hearing Tang Feifei's words, Qiu Tu couldn't help but start making plans.

Shi Youxin is a cunning old fox. Although he has always been quite scheming, Qiu Tu's assessment of him is: "He forgets righteousness for small gains, and hesitates to risk his life when it comes to great things."

People with this kind of personality are too easy for Qiu Tu to handle. No problem.

And Guan Weihua....

Although he is an "academic," he seems to be separated from Yan Chen, Yu Zhengyi, and others by a certain distance.

Furthermore, Guan Xiao is now under Qiu Tu's control, constantly being manipulated by him.

And witnessed Qiu Tu's meteoric rise to fame.

Therefore, Qiu Tu felt that bringing Guan Weihua under his wing would not be a problem.

By this calculation, and adding the positions of Director of Administration and Minister of Political Affairs that Qiu Tu can appoint himself, Qiu Tu has at least five votes among the eight senior officials in the New Territories.

That's enough for him to control the entire investigation department.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu replied, "I have no objection. It's acceptable."

Tang Feifei was not surprised to hear Qiu Tu's words.

But she still said, "I guess you would accept that if that were the case. But... there's another problem with this."

She asked, "Do you know who Huang Shangzong nominated as the deputy director of operations?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu asked curiously, "Who is it?"

Tang Feifei said, "It's Ellie."

Qiu Tu:!

Qiu Tu paused for a moment, then asked hesitantly, "Ellie?"

Tang Feifei hummed in agreement.

She said, "Huang Shangzong did not explain why Ellie was promoted despite committing a serious crime."

"He simply offered his idea. Then he suggested a tea break."

Qiu Tu frowned slightly, then analyzed, "He's trying to throw a difficult problem at me."

"Let me find a reasonable explanation that I can give to the public to completely extricate Ellie from this incident."

Ellie's position is Director of the Third Section of the Attendant's Office. Her rank is equivalent to that of a Deputy Director. This is a lateral transfer.

However, once this process is completed, it proves that the "releasing La Riro incident" is completely over.

This is a deal that's out in the open.

Thinking this through, Qiu Tu paused for a moment, then said, "I have no objection to Ellie becoming the deputy director of operations."

As for how to get her out...

"I think we can explain it away by saying everything before was a misunderstanding. This was originally just a 'drill to test the escape of an evil god.'"

"Anyway... given Larilu's status and importance, 99% of the people in the Investigation Bureau can't get in touch with her."

"So this lie isn't afraid of being exposed."

'Besides... Larilu might come back again in a while.' Of course... Qiu Tu didn't say the last sentence out loud.

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tang Feifei hesitated for a moment before finally agreeing.

She said, "It would actually be more advantageous for you if Ellie became the deputy director."

"After all... when she was the head of the Third Department of the Attendants, she was no match for you."

"Now that I'm your subordinate, you can mold me into whatever you want."

Hearing Tang Feifei's somewhat ambiguous words, Qiu Tu couldn't help but recall the scene from last night when he had fondled and manipulated Tang Feifei's softness...

As for the feel of it, Qiu Tu could only say... only he and Liu Fuping knew how good it was...