Then let them offer their loyalty!

"This operation is expected to be large-scale and will require a key figure to oversee it."

"Within the Investigation Bureau, you are the most suitable person for this position."

"Therefore, I think you are capable of being the overall person in charge of this operation."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Ellie exclaimed: "Huh? ???"

She was completely confused.

The person in charge? Who? Me?

I was just a character who offered some words of support, so how did I become the person in charge?

Before she could even figure it out, Chen Feng coldly chimed in, "I think Deputy Director Ellie is very suitable."

"She is the highest-ranking officer in the operational sequence, and can effectively coordinate the operations of the Special Operations Department and the Public Security Department."

"And the political department can also provide assistance from the side."

Hearing Qiu Tu and Chen Feng's coordinated words, Guan Xiao's face showed a hint of realization. She said with a charming smile, "I wholeheartedly agree. Our Political Department is also willing to cooperate with Deputy Director Ellie and the Special Operations Department and the Public Security Department."

Qiu Tu's two confidants spoke up. Guan Weihua, who had just defected last night, also stated directly, "Our Public Security Department will follow Deputy Director Ai Li's arrangements."

After Qiu Tu's confidants finished expressing their opinions, the entire conference room fell silent for a moment...

It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The situation changed so rapidly that it left the "academic" leaders completely bewildered. They had no idea why things had turned out this way.

Why did Ellie suddenly betray them?

Why did Guan Weihua also betray us?

How did things turn out this way?

At this point, Ellie realized she had fallen into a trap!

Qiu Tu made him agree with the issue this morning, not so that the "issue" would pass, but so that he could carry it out!

The reason for making oneself the first to agree is to trap oneself, then get other confidants to agree, thus making the final decision.

Thinking about this, even a fool would know that this operation was definitely a trap, and a huge one at that!

Otherwise, it would have been impossible to entrust her with this task!

'That damn Qiu Tu! I'm going to eat him!'

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Chapter 424 Manipulated in the Palm of One's Hand. (10,000 words, please vote!)

Just then, as Ellie was making her "grand ambition," Qiu Tu spoke up again.

He leaned back in his chair, his expressionless gaze sweeping over all the senior executives before finally settling on Lü Cheng.

"Minister Lü, now that the top officials of several departments have expressed their opinions, only you are left."

"What? You have a different opinion?"

Throughout the meeting, Qiu Tu remained remarkably calm, so calm that everyone forgot that just a dozen minutes before the meeting, he had delivered a stern rebuke to all the senior executives.

Therefore, when he first showed his prowess and looked down at Lü Cheng, the several high-ranking officials present suddenly remembered that Qiu Tu was no kind man or woman, but a ruthless person who would devour people without spitting out the bones.

Now, Ellie has taken the initiative to accept the task (Ellie: ?), and Qiu Tu's confidants are all echoing her sentiments. The atmosphere at the scene has reached this point; the outcome is decided. How can Lü Cheng object?

Meanwhile, as the senior executives were thinking this, Lü Cheng's brain was also racing.

Although he couldn't figure out why Ellie would betray the "academic faction," nor why Guan Weihua would side with Qiu Tu.

However, this did not prevent him from clarifying the situation on the scene...

In high-level meetings of the Investigation Bureau, the director has the power to make the final decision, but he generally doesn't use it.

This is the Commissioner's biggest trump card, representing his authority. However, once used, it also means that the Commissioner may have lost control of the Investigation Department.

Therefore, generally speaking, the director will not use this power, but will try to adopt a relatively democratic approach.

For example, a director's meeting with only three directors participating in the discussion, or a senior management meeting with eight senior executives participating in the discussion.

Now, those standing on Qiu Tu's side include Ellie, Guan Xiao, Chen Feng, and Guan Weihua.

One deputy director and three senior officials.

Qiu Tu held a majority in both director-general meetings and high-level meetings. It could be said that he completely controlled the decision-making power of the Investigation Bureau.

His commands were passed without any difficulty.

Therefore... speaking out against it at this time would only bring shame upon myself.

Therefore, it's better to go along with Qiu Tu for now, and then after the meeting, try to find out the reasons and motivations behind Ellie and Guan Weihua's betrayal. See if we can bring them back.

With this in mind, Lü Cheng made a decision.

He looked at Qiu Tu with an honest expression and said, "Director, I will follow Deputy Director Ellie's instructions carefully and do my best to do this job well."

A "traitor" might see everyone as a traitor.

Ellie had been scolding Qiu Tu, thinking he was full of bad intentions. But when she heard Lü Cheng agree without hesitation, she looked at Lü Cheng with some surprise.

The expression on his face seemed to say: You've betrayed us too?

Lu Cheng ignored her completely and continued playing his role.

At this moment, seeing that six of the eight high-ranking officials had expressed their opinions, Qiu Tu finally smiled.

Then he pretended to ask Shi Youxin and Ji Qinglin for their opinions.

What could Shi Youxin and Ji Qinglin say?

The votes have already exceeded half, and it has nothing to do with the management sequence, so they can just watch the show in peace.

So, they both smiled and gave an affirmative answer.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu, who had the support of all the senior executives, coughed slightly and said, "Since everyone agrees that Deputy Director Ellie will carry out this plan."

"Then... it's settled."

"Come here, Minister Guan, give the list of participants for this project to Deputy Director Ellie."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao, who had already seen through everything, revealed a bright smile.

Then she opened the list she had prepared beforehand, stood up, and handed it to Ellie with both hands.

Ever since Qiu Tu took her virginity, this woman seems to have become even more beautiful, exuding charm with every smile and frown.

She winked at Ellie with her alluring peach blossom eyes, then said in a sweet voice, "Deputy Director Ellie, this list was found when the department investigated the evil god last time."

She explained, "At the time, in order to find the three evil gods who had infiltrated the New Territories, our Special Branch investigated all the officials who had exhibited abnormal behavior over the past year."

"In addition to successfully finding the avatars of the three evil gods, we also discovered 16 spies planted in the military and city hall by anti-government armed groups and extremist sects, and... 43 officials who cooperated with or had contact with these anti-government armed groups and extremist sects."

"Among them, there is 1 member or deputy director-general, 3 directors, 8 division chiefs, and 47 section chiefs."

Ellie was stunned when she heard Guan Xiao's words.

She snatched the document from Guan Xiao's hand and quickly scanned it.

After confirming that Guan Xiao wasn't lying, Ellie glared at Qiu Tu, her eyes practically blazing with fury!

Now, she knows exactly what Qiu Tu is thinking.

Mobilizing so many officials at such a sensitive time is practically a slap in the face to the city hall and the military.

There are bound to be many unexpected events and conflicts during the arrest.

The military and city government will inevitably retaliate.

Their counterattack couldn't be directed at the entire Investigation Bureau, so... it would only fall on Ellie.

Ellie couldn't even explain herself.

She said that Qiu Tu was behind all of this?

The problem is, the military and the city government also need to believe it.

Who doesn't know that Ellie and Qiu Tu are mortal enemies, and that Ellie was sent by Huang Shangzong to keep Qiu Tu in check?

As for the other witnesses....

Of the eight senior officials in the Investigation Department, apart from Chiu Tu's confidants, all are "academics".

The higher-ups in the "academic faction" are their own people, so their efforts to defend Ellie lack credibility. And Qiu Tu's confidants... aren't stupid; why would they possibly defend Ellie?

Therefore, Qiu Tu had completely outmaneuvered Ellie, the military, and the city hall!

They dug a pit, threw all three into it, and then sat back and watched the tigers fight.

Regardless of who wins or loses, he remains unperturbed and doesn't lose out.

'What a clever scheme! What a clever scheme!'

Thinking this, Ellie's eyes were practically spitting fire as she looked at Qiu Tu.

But Qiu Tu seemed completely unfazed, giving her a stern look before ordering, "Deputy Director Ellie, I'm entrusting this operation entirely to you!"

"Whether it's done well or not, I will report it to my superiors."

"Therefore, I hope you will not let down Speaker Huang and me, who have placed our trust in you."

Ellie:...

To be honest, at that moment, Ellie almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

How dare Qiu Tu say he wouldn't let him down!

Is it so that I don't let him down?

Just then, suddenly... Qiu Tu's voice rang out in Ellie's "heart".

"Little Ellie...."

"Stop cursing at me... Although I did scheme against you a little, I was also giving you a chance."

“If you handle this matter well, you will definitely get a lot of points with Speaker Huang.”

"Remember to thank me later."

"Oh, right. After the meeting ends, you 'academics' will definitely have a private meeting."

“You can take the initiative and admit that I’ve deceived you. Given your status, age, and qualifications, they won’t suspect you.”

"Oh, right... this is the task I'm giving you."

"Don't forget, you already belong to me."

At this point, Qiu Tu paused for a moment, then added, "Given your gambling integrity, you wouldn't renege on your bet, would you?"

Hearing the voice coming from her heart, Ellie's expression changed.

'What is this? Is it an auditory hallucination?'

Thinking this, Ellie couldn't help but look up at Qiu Tu.

As a result, she saw Qiu Tu wink at her almost imperceptibly.

Ellie: !

'It's really true?'

Thinking this, before Ellie could react, Qiu Tu closed the documents and said, "That's settled then. Meeting adjourned. Everyone go about your business."

After saying that, he got up and left the office.

After Qiu Tu left, his close associates, Guan Xiao, Chen Feng, and Guan Weihua, also quickly followed.

So, in just a moment, only the four "academics" remained in the conference room.

Perhaps because of Ellie's sudden betrayal at the meeting today, the office was a little quiet for a while...

For a moment, Ellie seemed to remember what Qiu Tu had said to her before he left.

So she spoke first, "I'm sorry, everyone. I've been tricked."

Qiu Tu was right.