Then let them offer their loyalty!

Ding Xiaoqi, Shi Zhang, and Su Yun were people who were dissatisfied with Qiu Tu and had mocked him.

Thinking of this, they couldn't help but look at Qiu Tu. Then... they saw Qiu Tu's calm, deep eyes, as unfathomable as the ocean floor, seemingly able to see right through people's hearts...

At that moment, all the detectives felt a chill run down their spines. Ding Xiaoqi, Shi Zhang, Su Yun, and the others had sweat dripping down their foreheads.

At this moment, Qiu Tu said calmly, "If there is anything wrong with the transcript, everyone can point it out."

"The fire at the Qin family's residence only lasted two days, and most of the traces can still be identified."

“If everyone’s testimonies don’t match, I can apply to my superiors to enter the Qin family’s residence for an investigation.”

Hearing Qiu Tu's threatening words, Ding Xiaoqi, Shi Zhang, and the others immediately understood what Qiu Tu meant.

Qiu Tu is simply giving them a warning because he knows they have grievances against him.

But if they really don't know what's good for them, then Qiu Tu will just condemn them to death.

At that moment, the three of them quickly replied, "No problem, sir."

Ding Xiaoqi, Shi Zhang, and Su Yun: Loyalty +8

[Chen Feng, Zhu Huoyan, Li Xian, Jiao Ming, Loyalty +10]

The loyalty levels of the other agents also varied.

After everyone's guilt was determined, the next step was to sign and put fingerprints.

With each name signed and each fingerprint pressed, the interrogation finally came to an end.

After putting away the interrogation records, Qiu Tu slowly said to the 13 detectives, "Everyone can rest assured that with your testimonies and the traces left at the scene, the results of your trial will be available soon."

"At that time, we should still be colleagues."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's decisive words, the agents present could no longer contain their joy and looked at Qiu Tu with excitement.

They've waited so many days, been so anxious. Wasn't all this cooperation with Qiu Tu for this result?

In the New Territories today, a full-fledged detective, especially a political detective, is practically a force to be reckoned with.

Not only are the wages generous, but they also provide shelter for families and neighbors. When you go outside, you can stand tall with your back straight.

So, after working so hard to become detectives, how could they bear to take off their uniforms?

Seeing how excited the detectives were, Qiu Tu smiled and asked at the opportune moment, "I'm going to work on a case soon. I wonder if you guys are interested?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, the detectives, who had just received a favor from him, immediately raised their hands. "Sir! I can!" "Sir! Count me in!" "Sir, I want to continue working under you!"

Even the reserved Chen Feng slowly raised his hand with a determined look in his eyes.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll write down everyone's names first."

See you this afternoon.

After saying that, Qiu Tu looked at Liu Fuping and said, "Have the service team come and take them back."

Upon hearing this, Liu Fuping gave him a playful glare, then got up and swayed her hips as she went to find the detectives from the duty team.

And so, the 13 agents lined up and were taken away from the interrogation room again.

However, just as Cao Dabiao, who was last in line, was about to leave the interrogation room, Qiu Tu suddenly called out to him, "Dabiao, wait a minute."

Upon hearing this, Cao Dabiao stopped in his tracks and looked at Qiu Tu blankly.

After everyone else left, when only Cao Dabiao was left in the room, Qiu Tu lit a cigarette and quietly smoked it while watching Cao Dabiao.

At first, Cao Dabiao looked at Qiu Tu with a blank expression, but gradually, more and more sweat appeared on his forehead, and he obviously guessed why Qiu Tu wanted to keep him.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu finally stopped being mysterious. He flicked his cigarette ash and said softly, "I heard you've been holding some grudges against me these past few days?"

At that moment, Cao Dabiao's legs went weak, and he almost knelt down.

He bowed and said to Qiu Tu with an embarrassed smile, "Sir, sir, I, I didn't mean it."

"Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me."

Qiu Tu smiled and said calmly, "But you bear command responsibility for this operation, and you have too many culpability. I can't completely exonerate you."

"Therefore, let's demote him by one level."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Cao Dabiao's face turned pale instantly.

Don't underestimate this seemingly minor demotion; a Level 1 agent wields command authority and enjoys numerous privileges. Their status is vastly different from that of a Level 2 agent.

Therefore, once Cao Dabiao is demoted to a second-level agent, his status and position in the political department will drop significantly.

Cao Dabiao wanted to curry favor with Qiu Tu again, but he held back the words. He knew this was Qiu Tu's way of giving him a warning. He hadn't been able to control his tongue these past two days and had said some bad things about Qiu Tu, so it was only right that Qiu Tu teach him a lesson.

He should be extremely grateful that Qiu Tu let him off the hook.

Thinking of this, his mindset suddenly calmed down a lot. He bowed deeply to Qiu Tu and said, "Thank you, sir. I am already very grateful that you are willing to keep me in the Investigation Department."

Cao Dabiao's loyalty increased by 5, current loyalty: 56.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu exhaled a smoke ring, a leisurely and carefree expression on his face. "Da Biao, I'm very satisfied that you've come to your senses."

"When you're in a relationship, don't worry about immediate gains or losses."

At this point, he asked, "Do you know about the rooftop garden on the 9th floor?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Dabiao paused for a moment, then shook his head.

Qiu Tu looked nostalgic and said, "That's a place only mid-level officers at the section chief level or above can go."

“There, you can drink tea, eat desserts, and overlook the entire New Territories.”

"You can also have the waiter clean your uniform, prepare dinner, and even buy you anything you want..."

Cao Dabiao was drawn into the scene by Qiu Tu, his eyes glazed over, as if he really saw that garden rooftop.

Then Qiu Tu asked again, "Da Biao, do you know the lounge on the 12th floor?"

Cao Dabiao shook his head again, looking bewildered.

Qiu Tu said with a smile, "That's a privilege that comes with becoming a section chief."

"After becoming the section chief, you will..."

Next, Qiu Tu described to Cao Dabiao the extravagant lifestyles and enormous privileges of section chiefs, department heads, and even bureau chiefs.

In short... he just embellished what Jia Shu told him today and relayed it to Cao Dabiao.

This completely stunned Cao Dabiao, a first-level detective who had never seen the world.

In the end, Qiu Tu looked at him meaningfully and said the line that Jia Shu had used to brainwash him, "Da Biao, it's actually very simple to achieve all this. You just have to follow the right person."

"Only by following the right people can you gradually climb to the top."

It has to be said that Jia Shu's brainwashing skills are still there. After Qiu Tu recited a set of lines, Cao Dabiao immediately blushed and his eyes turned red!

He firmly declared to Qiu Tu, "Sir! Don't worry!"

"From now on, I'm your soldier! Wherever you point, I'll fight!"

Cao Dabiao's loyalty increased by 8, current loyalty: 64.

Seeing Cao Dabiao's excited expression and his soaring loyalty, Qiu Tu's face was full of smiles.

As expected, my guess was right...

When you hold a person's fate in your hands, when you can have a huge impact on their future, increasing loyalty becomes incredibly easy...

......

The detectives from the duty team escorted Cao Dabiao back to the detention room. Qiu Tu then took the transcript and documents to Jia Shu for his signature.

Although Jia Shu was a smiling tiger, he still had a good reputation.

Since they promised Qiu Tu to handle the matter, they signed the document without even reading the report.

Because these agents were all his subordinates, Qiu Tu did not punish them severely.

Chen Feng and Zhu Huoyan, several detectives who were highly loyal to Qiu Tu, were given a warning, a lenient punishment of three cups of wine as a penalty.

The punishments that Ding Xiaoqi, Shi Zhang, and others had previously found unacceptable against Qiu Tu were more severe: a major demerit and a three-month salary deduction.

Other agents received a demerit and were fined one month's salary.

As for Cao Dabiao.....

Actually, Qiu Tu really wanted to teach him a lesson.

However, it was later discovered that his loyalty was rising rapidly. In addition, he was now the only Level 1 agent under his command, so after much consideration, Qiu Tu ultimately decided not to demote him.

He was given a major demerit, fined three months' salary, and his command authority was temporarily suspended.

But in any case, he kept his position as a first-class detective.

So when this punishment was announced to the detention room, the entire room erupted in commotion!

When he heard that he had retained his position, Cao Dabiao, who had already accepted the demotion, was overjoyed and cried. He hugged Xiao Liu and patted him several times with all his might, almost making Xiao Liu faint.

This, of course, allowed Qiu Tu to gain another wave of loyalty.

After Qiu Tu's series of twists and turns and surprising actions, he completely secured his position in the hearts of the agents who already had a foundation of loyalty to him.

The loyalty of this team of agents generally reached over 40 or 50 points, meaning they were highly trusted and capable of winning people's hearts...

However, Qiu Tu's attention was no longer on the group of detectives at this moment.

His "chain of schemes" is not yet exhausted.

After leaving Jia Shu's office, Qiu Tu hadn't taken two steps when Liu Fuping pulled him into an empty conference room.

Pulled into the conference room, Qiu Tu showed no panic. Instead, he wrapped his arms around the beautiful young woman in front of him and asked softly, "Have you done everything I asked you to do?"

Liu Fuping rolled her eyes at Qiu Tu and said coquettishly, "It's all done, sir."

"But won't doing this attract the attention of those above?"

Qiu Tu thought for a moment, then said nonchalantly, "Even if I do nothing, will the higher-ups not pay attention to me?"

"Besides, I didn't do anything special. I just wanted to establish a good image for myself in front of all the junior agents."

"Think about it. When most agents know that as long as they follow me, I can not only promote and raise them, but also protect them, once that image is established, it will be much easier for me to do things in the future."

Upon hearing this, Liu Fuping chuckled and said, "But if something happens, can you really protect them?"

Qiu Tu chuckled twice, "We'll see if we can keep it."

"You understand what an image is? It's not necessarily the truth."

Liu Fuping rolled her eyes. "You think you're so smart."

Qiu Tu smiled, then calmly added, "Moreover, I did this to give Cao Dabiao and his group a sense of cohesion and honor."

"That way they'll be more loyal in investigating cases for me."

Hearing Qiu Tu say that, Liu Fuping blinked and asked curiously, "I feel like you value them a lot? And you really want them to participate in the investigation of the female spy's death."

At this point, she hesitated for a moment and asked, "Why? Is there anything special about them?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu smiled slightly and said, "They are indeed a little special."

He paused for a moment, then added, "You forgot, they've been locked up in the detention room from morning till night for the past few days."

"And Vice Chairman Tian's mistress... died right next door to them."

"Let them investigate this case; perhaps there will be an unexpected surprise?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Fuping suddenly realized...

.....

After leaving the detention room and collecting their belongings, Cao Dabiao and the others went back to the action section to report and fill out absence reports.

I originally thought that since we were all in detention and received disciplinary action, my colleagues would ridicule me.

The result was something they didn't expect.

The operations officer not only processed their paperwork with a smile, but even the other agents looked at them with envious eyes...

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