Then let them offer their loyalty!

Chapter 73 Killing Several Birds with One Stone (7k views, please continue reading!)

This left Cao Dabiao and the others somewhat bewildered.

What? Is going to the detention center an honor these days?

He spent two days in the detention room and now he's become a hero in the department?

Although they were extremely puzzled, they pretended to remain calm on the surface.

Just as Cao Dabiao and his group were about to leave after completing the formalities, a familiar first-level detective quietly pulled Cao Dabiao aside and whispered, "Brother Biao, I heard you've managed to get on someone's good side?"

Cao Dabiao looked blankly at the familiar first-level detective.

The first-level agent rolled his eyes at him. "You think I'm pretending? Your story has spread like wildfire."

Hearing the detective's words, Cao Dabiao felt like he was being scratched by a cat.

He felt as if the whole world knew about his affairs, but he was the only one unaware!

Thinking this, he turned his head and asked, half-pretending and half-testing, "Which one are you talking about?"

The detective looked at Cao Dabiao in surprise and exclaimed, "Wow, there are still so many!"

But after sighing, he still explained in a low voice, "It's the one that Section Chief Qiu protected for you."

He whispered, "I'm telling you, the news has spread to both the Political Department and the Special Operations Department."

"Section Chief Qiu is a man with connections, brains, loyalty, and most importantly, he's protective of his own."

“You only followed him for two days, and when he found out you were implicated, he went to the director and minister without saying a word and asked them to hear your case.”

"As it turned out, the director and the minister actually agreed to his request. They really let him try you."

"Actually, everyone here is just waiting to see us make a fool of ourselves."

"After all, the Special Operations team that carried out the mission with you had already received their punishments long ago. All the agents involved in this operation were demoted one rank, suspended without pay for six months, and given a major demerit."

"The first-level detective who led the team was temporarily suspended and sent home to reflect on his performance due to poor handling of the situation."

"Even Fang Ming, the Special Operations Department's first-level agent who argued with you, received a warning."

"Under the Special Operations Department's disciplinary standards, your team carried out the same mission as them, so your punishment can't be much lighter than theirs."

"But who knew that Section Chief Qiu would actually risk everything and manage to save you all!"

"That's not all, the minister actually approved it!"

Cao Dabiao and Chen Feng were also surprised when they heard what the detective said.

Having been detained in the cell for two days, they had no idea of ​​the Special Operations Department's punishment.

Although they guessed it was impossible for them to be as light as they were, they really didn't expect it to be this serious.

They were all teams carrying out the same mission, but they had Qiu Tu protecting them and were handled with care; the Special Operations Department had no one to protect them, yet they were in such a miserable state.

With this comparison, Qiu Tu's role in it immediately became clearer, and it also made them understand the pressure Qiu Tu was under to protect them!

At this moment, even the usually taciturn Chen Feng noticed the crux of the matter. He asked, "So, regarding our punishment, has the Special Operations Department raised any objections?"

Upon hearing Chen Feng's words, the detective grinned wickedly and said, "How could there be no objections!"

He asked, "How did this news get out?"

"It's because the Special Operations Department was dissatisfied with your punishment decision and started making a fuss."

"Then the agents from various departments went to watch the drama unfold, and that's how we found out that you were protected by Section Chief Qiu."

At this point, he couldn't help but sigh, "You guys are really lucky. You actually had such a protective and promising boss. Such a big thing was just let off the hook so easily."

"I heard that he has now brought you into a new investigation team?"

"I see a bright future for you all; your potential is limitless!"

After the detective finished recounting the whole story, Cao Dabiao, Chen Feng, and the other detectives exchanged glances. For a moment, their feelings were mixed.

To be honest, it was only now that they realized how much Qiu Tu had "sacrificed" for them and how much pressure he had withstood!

Moreover, for some reason, amidst the envious gazes of the other agents, they inexplicably felt a sense of collective honor.

It's as if they're a cut above these ordinary agents.

For a moment, they all straightened their backs considerably...

......

Cao Dabiao, Chen Feng, Zhu Huoyan, Ding Xiaoliu... Loyalty +7

Meanwhile, there were interrogation sessions and empty meeting rooms.

Qiu Tu smiled as he looked at the pop-up notification. He knew that his plan had taken effect.

That's right, the Special Operations Department's disturbance, which caused chaos throughout the entire Investigation Bureau, was not a sudden event, but rather Qiu Tu's arrangement.

Before the interrogation, he called Fang Ming, a former partner and a first-level agent of the Special Operations Department, and told him that he planned to let Cao Dabiao, Chen Feng and others off lightly.

Given Fang Ming's personality, he certainly wouldn't gossip about it everywhere, but Qiu Tu deliberately said, "This matter doesn't need to be kept secret."

Therefore... Fang Ming, who was very perceptive, immediately understood Qiu Tu's meaning.

Although he didn't understand what Qiu Tu was trying to do, he was still willing to help out in a way that would earn him Qiu Tu's favor.

So, as soon as Qiu Tu's interrogation ended, news spread throughout the Special Operations Department that Cao Dabiao and others would be given lenient punishments.

After that, it was Liu Fuping's credit.

Before the interrogation, Qiu Tu took her to an empty office and asked her for a favor.

After the verdict is finalized, have her send a few agents from the Political Department to provoke the Special Operations Department.

The Special Operations Department was already a powerful department, no less so than the Political Department. In addition, its combat strength and personnel were the largest among all departments in the entire agency, so it was only natural that it would not swallow this insult and thus it began to cause trouble.

When the two top departments of the Investigation Bureau get into trouble, it naturally attracts the attention of the entire bureau.

Therefore, the unequal sentencing of Cao Dabiao and his team compared to that of the Special Operations Unit agents became widely known. Consequently, Qiu Tu's image as a loyal and protective figure was quietly established.

This explains why Cao Dabiao and the others received so many envious glances after they were released from the detention cell. To put it bluntly, it was all Qiu Tu's scheme.

As for whether this approach might go too far and cause the Special Operations Department to actually clash with the Political Department, thus affecting Qiu Tu himself?

First of all, Qiu Tu didn't care. If it really affected him and caused him to be punished by his superiors, he could just take the opportunity to go home and reflect on his actions, and pass the hot potato of a case on to someone else.

Secondly, he felt that it wouldn't happen.

Because... during his time in this world, he had already figured out the true power structure of the New Territories.

Besides the three main governing bodies, New Territories City actually has a hidden power structure: the original inhabitants of New Territories City and the middle and upper-class people who came down from the shelters.

Based on what Qiu Tu had learned during this period, and the information he obtained from Qin Shuman and Shen Lingshuang.

He discovered that while the middle and upper-class residents of the shelters competed with each other, they also formed strong bonds. They viewed each other as their own kind, while the indigenous people of the New Territories were seen as disaster refugees, a class inferior to them.

They usually hide this sense of superiority very well. Only in the occasional few words they say, or when doing certain things, will a trace of it appear.

Therefore, the dissatisfaction of the lower-level agents will not affect the relationship and attitude of the upper management of the two departments.

Furthermore, this matter was approved by Yan Chen. With the backing of the big boss of the Investigation Bureau, what was Qiu Tu afraid of? He was only afraid that the matter wouldn't be blown out of proportion enough.

After all, the bigger the commotion, the greater his fame, and the wider the news of his forming an investigation team spread, creating a greater impact!

After recalling his entire plan, Qiu Tu came to his senses.

He looked at the "peach" in his hand, which was changing shape, and then glanced at Liu Fuping, whose eyes were already glistening with tears. He coughed and said, "Sorry, I just grabbed it."

Liu Fuping blushed and slapped Qiu Tu's hand away, then took a deep breath and said irritably, "Sir, you're too easy to do that~~"

"Just now, before the interrogation, we pulled him into an empty office, and accidentally caught him. We pinched him a few times and that was it."

"It happened again!"

"How are they supposed to face people after this?"

At this point, Liu Fuping said coquettishly, "Why don't I just marry you? Then I can do whatever I want!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu quickly withdrew his hand and said with a serious expression, "Sister Liu, it's okay to joke around, but don't joke about your life's most important thing! We're all in this together, you can't have any other thoughts about me!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Fuping spat at Qiu Tu in embarrassment and anger, "Shameless!"

However, as expected of a married woman, Liu Fuping quickly adjusted her mood after her playful fight with Qiu Tu.

As she straightened her disheveled clothes, she asked, "Qiu Tu, you're now in charge of the case of Yin Caimei's death. What are your plans?"

A hint of hesitation crossed her face, then she said carefully, "I met with the rest of our group last night and tried to probe them indirectly. They don't seem like the murderer at all."

Qiu Tu didn't seem to care. He stretched and then said with a smile, "Plans?"

"If you want to do something well, you must first have the right tools!"

"My plan is to first apply for a sum of money for handling the case, then apply for some equipment for handling the case, and then investigate slowly."

Liu Fuping looked at Qiu Tu with a strange expression.

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she had a feeling... Qiu Tu's investigation was a pretense; his real intention was to use it as a pretext to collect funds and equipment...

However, Qiu Tu was, after all, her superior and the head of the investigation team. Since he had said so, she had no choice but to comply.

So, after she and Qiu Tu went out, she began to write several applications as Qiu Tu had requested.

The investigation team assembled by Qiu Tu this time was large, including not only him, but also Liu Fuping, Song Qing, Wang Xi, the two service team detectives, as well as Cao Dabiao, Chen Feng and 13 other detectives.

His goal was simple: regardless of how the case went, he wanted to create a stir, test the waters, and then seize the opportunity to make a quick buck and acquire equipment. If all else failed, it would be easy to escape...

Soon, Liu Fuping completed two documents as requested by Qiu Tu: the application form for the investigation team members and the application form for the equipment.

After a quick check and finding no problems, Qiu Tu went to get someone to sign off on it.

The personnel application forms were flawless, and with Jia Shu and Yan Chen's connections, the interrogation and action sections all passed smoothly. From that moment on, Liu Fuping, Song Qing, Wang Xi, Cao Dabiao, Chen Feng, and others truly became his subordinates.

However, while the personnel application form was approved very smoothly, the equipment application form was stuck...

......

Administrative Office, Logistics and Equipment Section.

Section Chief Huang looked at the long list of names of Cataclysmic Treasures that Qiu Tu had listed, and gave Qiu Tu a deep look.

Then... he recognized the section chief who was now famous throughout the entire investigation department.

He hesitated for a moment, his eyes revealing a thoughtful expression.

After a moment, he came to his senses and, instead of refusing outright, said with a smile, "Section Chief Qiu, please wait a moment. Let me ask the director first."

After saying that, he picked up the landline on the table and made a call to Secretary Bai...

Chapter 74 The Passport to Upper Class (7k views, please continue reading!)

Meanwhile, the head of the logistics and equipment section was calling Secretary Bai.

Secretary Bai was also standing in her office, staring blankly at the scenery outside the window.

His hands were clenched tightly, and they were covered in sweat.

Because only he knows what he just went through...

This morning, after meeting Qiu Tu but being met with a cold shoulder, Secretary Bai sensed something was wrong.

As someone who had spent a month with Qiu Tu and had personally mentored him, he understood Qiu Tu very well.

This person possesses some of the petty cleverness, shrewdness, and calculating nature that most people have in times of disaster and chaos. But he also has kindness, enthusiasm, and a sense of gratitude that many people lack.

Therefore, after I took such a big risk last night to tip him off, it's impossible for him to be so cold to me!

So, his sudden coldness must mean something's happened!

Qiu Tu's later gentle shaking of his head in the elevator confirmed Secretary Bai's guess.

At the time, Secretary Bai didn't actually guess what had happened. But his trust in Qiu Tu allowed him to cooperate by scolding Qiu Tu a few times, thus continuing the charade.

Later, when she returned to the office, Secretary Bai kept thinking about Qiu Tu's unusual behavior that morning, but she couldn't figure it out for a long time.

All of this changed after he overheard Qiu Tu interrogating Cao Dabiao's team of political agents.

When Secretary Bai learned that Jia Shu had given Qiu Tu such a good opportunity, he finally realized something was wrong.

As Yan Chen's right-hand man, he knew how deep Jia Shu's prejudice against Qiu Tu was.