Then let them offer their loyalty!

"One purpose is to obtain intelligence and understand in real time what our sister organizations are doing, so as not to make mistakes due to information gaps when making decisions."

"Secondly, it's to help our own people get promoted. If our people want to climb the ladder, there have to be vacancies above them. If someone is found to have broken the law or violated regulations, wouldn't that not only make room for our people but also expose a corrupt element in the shelter?"

"The third is... supervision."

Qin Shuman's gaze became somewhat complicated as she said this, "Generally speaking, most of the mid-to-high-level officials assigned to areas awaiting planning are disaster survivors."

"The Cataclysmic Ones are too uncontrollable; no one knows when they will 'fall into depravity' or 'go psychic'."

"Therefore, by having our three agencies monitor each other, we can also try to prevent things from getting out of control..."

At this point, she gave Qiu Tu a deep look and added, "People like Yan Chen are among those we are paying close attention to."

After listening to Qin Shuman's account, Qiu Tu finally gained a general understanding of this back-and-forth espionage game among the three major power institutions.

No wonder he sensed intense infighting within the governments of this world. It turned out the government structure had problems from the outset and was now undergoing a painful adjustment period.

According to Qin Shuman's explanation, the three parties will fight for several years or more, and then the three major factions will gradually merge and become a complete whole.

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but recall another fundamental solution that Qin Shuman had mentioned.

Since the conversation had already progressed this far, he naturally asked the question.

When this topic came up, Qin Shuman became noticeably more serious. She said, "The fundamental solution is... to promote high-level political reforms."

Originally, the highest authority of each shelter was just a roundtable meeting. Several bigwigs from various factions negotiated and divided the spoils.

"Now, each shelter has established a supreme council, bringing power into the council. The supreme council has the highest decision-making power over all matters concerning the shelter and the planned area."

"If you violate the orders issued by Parliament, you will be committing an anti-government crime."

"In each city, the highest council is also pushing for the establishment of municipal councils, attempting to make them the highest authority in each city."

"The top officials of the military and the exploration department will become part of the municipal council in the future, becoming ordinary members."

"All decisions, big and small, in the city, even the appointment of mid-level officials, are discussed and decided by the members of the municipal council."

"However, there is too much resistance to implementing this measure, so it is currently only in the publicity stage."

After listening to Qin Shuman's account, Qiu Tu finally gained a comprehensive understanding of the power structure of the entire New Territories City and even the entire shelter.

This is an era moving from chaos to order, filled with all sorts of opportunities.

If I can seize the opportunity, I might really be able to reach the very top!

and....

Thinking about the path to his extraordinary power: Order - Politics.

Thinking of those catastrophic creatures that invade the real world from the boundless sea of ​​the mind.

Qiu Tu also knew that he could only become stronger by striving to climb higher and higher, step by step, to the peak!

Only then can you truly take control of your life in this bizarre, catastrophic world!

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu's eyes became much more determined...

Next, Qin Shuman briefly chatted with Qiu Tu about some other details of the "Yin Caimei case".

As the head of the investigation section of the security department, Qin Shuman has extensive experience in handling extraordinary cases.

Therefore, many of her words can inspire Qiu Tu.

For example, many cataclysmic abilities or items do not necessarily require close contact with the deceased. Therefore, the murderer may very well have committed the crime remotely.

For example, the guardhouses of the Political Department and the Security Department are generally equipped with the ability to isolate themselves from external catastrophic forces. Theoretically, it would be very difficult for external catastrophic forces to penetrate them unless the guardhouse door is opened.

For example, ordinary items in the deceased's possession or even within their body might have been "planted" with catastrophic abilities, which would automatically trigger upon meeting certain conditions...

In short, after talking with Qin Shuman, Qiu Tu felt that he had a completely new understanding of the case.

Perhaps... this case isn't necessarily a case of the Political Department silencing witnesses?

After all, if it really was done by the political department, the methods probably wouldn't be so crude.

This idea also brought a glimmer of hope to Qiu Tu in breaking the deadlock.

More importantly... after discussing the case, Qin Shuman offered, "If you'd like, I can go to the investigation department tomorrow night to examine the body for signs of catastrophic damage with you."

"Let's see if we can give you any new clues or ideas."

Upon hearing Qin Shuman's words, Qiu Tu was immediately surprised, "Are you really available?"

"It seems like you'd have a hard time getting into the Investigation Bureau under both of your identities, wouldn't you?"

Chapter 82: A Key Clue Obtained (7k)

Qin Shuman smiled upon hearing Qiu Tu's words.

She put her hands behind her back, stood on tiptoe, raised an eyebrow, and said with a hint of smugness, "I have my own way~~"

Seeing her like this, Qiu Tu had a rough idea: this woman had probably found a new person to possess.

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu suddenly felt... being with this woman wouldn't be bad at all—others might only play around with uniform fetishes, but she... could let you experience all the women in the world!

Whether you prefer cute girls or mature women, or even if you're feeling impulsive and want to drive a tank, she can make that happen!

While Qiu Tu was lost in thought, Qin Shuman continued speaking.

"Besides, I have some business to attend to at the Investigation Department tomorrow night. It's actually safer to be with you."

"At that time, I might need you to protect me."

Hearing Qin Shuman's words, Qiu Tu snapped out of his reverie. He nodded slightly, "Don't worry."

"As long as I have a breath left, I will definitely..."

"Escape and let them know!"

Qin Shuman laughed and punched Qiu Tu lightly, "You're such a smooth talker!"

Afterwards, the two chatted for a few more minutes, and Qin Shuman politely declined Qiu Tu's invitation to come to her home for a visit.

Even after Qiu Tu mentioned that the mice in his house could do a twerking dance, she spat at Qiu Tu, her face flushed, and said...

"I suspect you want me to do a twerking on you."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu cried out that he was wronged. He even turned the tables and accused Qin Shuman of judging a gentleman by the standards of a petty person!

Qin Shuman rolled her eyes at him, too lazy to pay him any attention.

Before leaving, the two exchanged "gifts".

Qin Shuman gave Qiu Tu a small communicator.

According to Qin Shuman, this small communicator was specially designed by the Security Department, with a unique number, so the Investigation Bureau could not trace it back to Qiu Tu.

With this communicator, it will be easier for the two to contact each other privately, without having to borrow other people's communicators anymore.

Qiu Tu gladly accepted the small gift and then gave Qin Shuman a "little note" in return.

The note had two names written on it: Wang Xiong (A Xiong) and Hou San (Monkey).

This is the list of two people Qin Shuman promised Qiu Tu to enter the military without taking the exam.

Upon seeing Qiu Tu's "gift," Qin Shuman rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the sky, lamenting that she had met the wrong person.

However, she did not refuse. Instead, she solemnly put the small note into her pocket and reminded Qiu Tu to have the two of them report to the military headquarters the next day.

As he watched Qin Shuman slowly disappear around the street corner, Qiu Tu was slightly lost in thought. Then, with his hands in his pockets, he turned and walked towards the small restaurant.

Walking back to the small restaurant, as soon as I entered the courtyard, I was greeted by a bustling atmosphere.

After several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere was at its liveliest, with a dozen or so young people in the courtyard calling out to their friends and exchanging toasts.

When Qiu Tu returned, the brothers present greeted him warmly.

Qiu Tu nodded to each of them, then was surprised to find that Atai had arrived sometime earlier. And... not only had he come himself, but he had also brought Fang Ming along.

Qiu Tu glanced at Fang Ming in surprise, only to find that Fang Ming's face was full of helplessness and innocence.

Obviously... he was dragged here by Artest.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask curiously, "Atai, what brings Detective Fang here?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's question, Atai, whose face was flushed from drinking, quickly stood up and said to Qiu Tu, "Brother Tu! I dragged Fang Ming here."

He patted Fang Ming's shoulder hard with his large, fan-like hand, making Fang Ming shrink back. "Brother Tu, let me tell you, Fang Ming is a reliable person, a loyal one!"

"I feel like we can be brothers with him!"

Listening to his introduction, and the way he addressed them by their first names, those who knew their backgrounds knew Fang Ming was his captain, while those who didn't probably thought he was Fang Ming's captain!

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu glanced at Fang Ming.

Fang Ming looked embarrassed and innocent. He gave Qiu Tu a pleading look, but before Qiu Tu could make a move, Atai grabbed him and lifted him up!

"Come on, Fang Ming! Toast to Brother Tu!" With that, he shoved a glass of wine from the table into Fang Ming's hand.

Upon seeing this, the brothers on the scene immediately started to cheer.

Fang Ming looked even more embarrassed.

He wasn't a three-year-old child; he knew this wasn't ordinary wine, but a gesture of acknowledging Qiu Tu as his elder brother. Once he drank it, it would be equivalent to recognizing Qiu Tu as his senior, and he would have to obey Qiu Tu's every command from then on!

So he was caught in a dilemma: whether to drink the wine or not.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu didn't let Atai continue his antics. Instead, he took the wine glass from him and said with a smile, "I was thirsty, thank you both for pouring me the wine."

After saying that, he drank the wine in Fang Ming's cup in one gulp.

Seeing this, Fang Ming breathed a sigh of relief and gave Qiu Tu a grateful look.

Qiu Tu patted Atai on the shoulder, told him to sit down, and asked him what had happened.

After a few drinks, Atai indeed forgot about making Fang Ming acknowledge him as his elder brother and started cursing and swearing.

"Damn it, that kid really thinks he's something special!"

"Look around the whole team, who respects him?"

From Atai's few words, Qiu Tu roughly understood what had happened to him and Fang Ming that day.

The matter is very simple. In the past two days, a person with connections came to the Special Operations Department.

This person with connections was promoted to a first-class agent as soon as he joined the Special Operations Department, and he acted all high and mighty every day.

Since he didn't have his own squad yet, he would often come to Fang Ming's squad and give them pointers.

At first, Fang Ming's team tolerated him. But who knew he would become more and more outrageous and excessive!

This afternoon, while Fang Ming's team was training, this nepotism accomplice ran over again, hands behind his back, nitpicking and finding fault. He criticized Fang Ming's unprofessional training and the team members' poor skills. He even mocked them, saying that despite having the best equipment in the entire department, their combat effectiveness was so mediocre.

The members of Fang Ming's team were furious with him, but dared not speak out.

Only Artest.....

Could he stand this humiliation? So he directly used his fist, as big as a clay pot, to beat up that person with connections.

Afterwards, the person with connections complained to the higher-ups in the Special Operations Department, and as a result... Atai was detained by the department's higher-ups, severely criticized, and not only given a disciplinary action, but also put in solitary confinement.

Because Atai got into trouble for standing up for Fang Ming, Fang Ming went to great lengths to help Atai get his punishment revoked and his confinement lifted.

As a result, Atai felt that he was very loyal and could be considered a brother. So after he picked Atai up from the detention room, he was dragged to this party.

After recounting what had happened that night, Atai patted Fang Ming heavily on the back again, reeking of alcohol, and said...

"Fang Ming, let me tell you, if you ever run into an idiot like this again, just go up and beat him up! Don't hold back! If anything happens, Brother Tu will take responsibility for you!"

Ah Tai's words were righteous and justified, just as Qiu Tu was one of the three giants of the New Territories.

Fang Ming looked at Qiu Tu with a strange expression. Although he knew that Atai was just being drunk, he still nodded silently in agreement.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu picked up his wine glass, smiled slightly, and took a sip. For some reason, he felt that the two of them had a kind of couple vibe.

Perhaps... Fang Ming will actually be "convinced" by Atai and recruited into the group in the future?

While thinking this, Qiu Tu also asked curiously, "By the way, what's that person with connections called? What's their background, that they're so arrogant?"

Atai scratched his head with his large, fan-like hands and stammered, "I think his name is something like Tian, ​​Tian..."

Fang Ming continued, "Tian Xiaotian."

Ah Tai slapped his forehead. "That's right! Tian Xiaotian! I heard his father is the vice president of the New Territories Chamber of Commerce, and he's been having some kind of deep cooperation with our department lately. The higher-ups in the department have to fawn over him, which is why he's so arrogant!"

"Tian Xiaotian? Vice President Tian's son?" Qiu Tu was slightly taken aback.