Then let them offer their loyalty!

Then he astutely caught the key point in Atai's words: "Vice Chairman Tian is engaging in in-depth cooperation with the department?"

"What kind of cooperation?"

Atai scratched his head, trying hard to recall, "I...I remember when I was beating him up, he did shout a lot of things, like who his father was, what kind of cooperation he had with the investigation department, and how he was going to kill me."

"But... um..."

Atai slapped his forehead hard, as if it would help him recall what Tian Xiaotian had said when he beat him up.

A moment later, after a heavy slap, his face lit up with joy, and he exclaimed, "Oh, right! It seems to be something about a communications monitoring cooperation!"

Upon hearing Atai's words, Qiu Tu was suddenly stunned!

A flash of lightning struck his mind, and he suddenly felt a thread connecting them!

He boldly combined all the information he knew and made a hypothesis:

As the maintainer of the city's security, the Investigation Department naturally has the need to monitor communications throughout the city.

However, due to limited funding, the investigation department has been unable to complete the deployment of communications throughout the city.

Especially recently, Yan Chen and Jia Shu have lost important clues in the case several times due to communication monitoring issues.

Therefore, they can only find a way to make up for this shortcoming themselves.

As it turned out, at that very moment, Vice President Tian's mistress, Yin Caimei, stumbled into their clutches.

Vice President Tian is a big businessman in the communications business, and he also has some connections in the shelter.

Therefore, Yan Chen and Jia Shu took advantage of the situation to reach a certain agreement with Vice Chairman Tian: the Political Department would either take the initiative or allow Yin Caimei to be executed, and Vice Chairman Tian would help the Investigation Bureau provide brand-new communication and surveillance equipment!

Knowing the impact of Yin Caimei's death, Jia Shu did not simply execute her. Instead, he cleverly used her death to spread false information and took the opportunity to use the new equipment to conduct a thorough investigation of the agents within the Investigation Bureau.

The result was, of course, remarkable, which greatly satisfied Yan Chen and Jia Shu.

Furthermore, since both parties are currently in a honeymoon period of cooperation, Jia Shu is handling the case from the other party's perspective, which leads to his various strange actions and practices.

As the cooperation between the two parties progressed and a relationship of trust was established, Tian Xiaotian, the son of Vice Chairman Tian, ​​naturally came to the Investigation Department and became a first-level detective.

Qiu Tu has two guesses regarding Tian Xiaotian joining the Investigation Bureau:

If Tian Xiaotian was sent to the Investigation Bureau by Vice Chairman Tian himself, then it is highly likely that Vice Chairman Tian wanted to align himself with the Investigation Bureau and further deepen his relationship with it.

If Tian Xiaotian joined the Investigation Bureau passively, it is very likely that Yan Chen and Jia Shu wanted to better control Vice President Tian. Therefore, Tian Xiaotian was nominally a "connected person" but in reality a "hostage".

After obtaining the crucial clue, Qiu Tu instantly understood all the strange aspects of the case!

But after thinking it through, he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

Indeed, one should never underestimate anyone who climbs to a high position in this world!

He had clearly used Qin Siye's escape to outmaneuver Yan Chen and Jia Shu, causing internal strife within the Qin family, a faction aligned with Yan Chen, making it difficult for them to even protect themselves.

As it turned out, they actually used the excuse given by the Security Department to eliminate the spies in the Investigation Department and secretly expand their power, becoming even stronger!

Such methods are alarming!

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but frown.

He realized that he really couldn't let Yan Chen and Jia Shu continue like this.

He must cooperate with the Security Department, Liu Fuping, Deputy Director Tang, and other powerful figures to uncover the truth of this case and eliminate the influence of Yan Chen and Jia Shu.

Otherwise, even if we survive this crisis, once they've finished expanding and realize their mistake, we'll be the ones who die!

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu's gaze deepened, and he couldn't help but think of the beautiful young woman, Liu Fuping.

I wonder how her plan is going?

[10 days (the time it takes for the Yin Caimei case to close)]

.....

Meanwhile.

In a luxury villa near the investigation department.

Two bodies are intertwined...

One of the women was dressed entirely in milky white, with a plump, soft body and the charm of a young married woman.

The other one had a healthy tan, short hair, and looked dashing and spirited...

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This went on for more than half an hour.

The two women finally embraced each other, exhausted.

Liu Fuping held Tang Feifei delicately beside her, her eyes so tired she could barely keep them open.

Tang Feifei, however, seemed to have boundless energy. Even where Liu Fuping wasn't looking, her eyes were still flashing with an orange-yellow light.

The light lasted for several minutes before slowly disappearing into the depths of her eyes.

Holding Liu Fuping's fair body in her arms, Tang Feifei's wheat-colored skin formed a stark contrast.

Tang Feifei quietly enjoyed the afterglow for a while before looking down at Liu Fuping and asking in a low voice, "You seemed unusually proactive tonight."

Her voice leans towards a contralto tone, sounding less loud and clear like a typical woman's, but more composed and authoritative, and surprisingly pleasant to listen to.

Liu Fuping embraced her lithe, cheetah-like body, her own movements as fluid as water. "No, not at all~~ It's just that the new boss is very easy to get along with, so I've saved a lot of energy and can use it on you instead~"

Hearing Liu Fuping's words, Tang Feifei hesitated for a moment and asked, "Your new boss is Qiu... Qiu Tu?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Fuping nodded, then feigned curiosity and asked, "Does Director Tang also know him?"

Tang Feifei hummed in agreement, then said, "I've only heard about it."

Tang Feifei's eyes revealed a hint of reminiscence, "I heard that he was originally one of Lao Bai's men. And he was highly regarded by Lao Bai."

"Later, thanks to Lao Bai's recommendation, he successfully climbed up Yan Chen's high branch."

"This person is quite talented. At first, he served Yan Chen diligently, doing all the dirty and hard work without ever complaining."

"Later, he got an opportunity by chance and immediately showed his abilities. He not only protected Yan Chen's mistress in a gunfight, but also brought the support of the Qin family to Yan Chen."

"He thus gained Jia Shu's appreciation and was recruited into the Political Department, where he is currently receiving intensive training."

Liu Fuping was taken aback by Tang Feifei's high praise for Qiu Tu. She paused for a second before replying, "Is that so?"

"But... why do I feel like Section Chief Qiu doesn't have a very good relationship with Secretary Bai, the Director, and Minister Jia?"

"Besides, he doesn't seem to be receiving special attention or training in the political department."

Liu Fuping's words successfully piqued Tang Feifei's curiosity. She glanced at Liu Fuping with her clear eyes and asked, "What do you mean? Have you made any other discoveries?"

Liu Fuping said cautiously, "I can't explain it either."

"However, ever since Section Chief Qiu joined the Political Department, I have always been his subordinate."

"I noticed that he didn't seem very happy. Especially after taking on this case, he seemed a bit restless."

"Today, he reviewed the case files, conducted an autopsy, and immediately started making phone calls to consult with people. After consulting with people, he didn't say a word, found an empty conference room, and kept smoking with his head down."

"Moreover, I noticed that every time he entered Minister Jia's office, he was tense, as if he was afraid of being plotted against."

As a multi-faceted spy, Liu Fuping had received formal training, although many of her skills were still somewhat rusty due to the short time she had been in the field. However, she still possessed basic abilities to gather intelligence and guide conversations.

She knew that if she brought up the "Yin Caimei case" right away, Tang Feifei would not only not be interested, but would also become suspicious of her.

Therefore, by first throwing out Qiu Tu as a hook to pique Tang Feifei's interest and letting her investigate and contact Qiu Tu herself, it would be easier for her and Qiu Tu to complete their plan.

Sure enough, after hearing Liu Fuping's words, Tang Feifei patted Liu Fuping's butt without a care, saying, "Alright, let's not talk about business in bed. Come on, let's do it again."

But as she turned over, her eyes flickered slightly, revealing a hint of deep thought...

Liu Fuping keenly caught this signal. Reassured, she threw herself back into her tofu-making endeavor...

......

The meal at the small restaurant lasted until midnight.

It's perfectly normal for a group of single young people, none of whom have girlfriends, to eat and drink until midnight.

In fact, if not everyone had gotten a job or a permanent position by following Qiu Tu, it would be quite normal to stay up all night drinking.

When the party ended, Fang Ming secretly toasted Qiu Tu while Atai was away.

Fang Ming's alcohol tolerance was clearly average. But... he seemed to be perfectly restrained by Atai, and wouldn't refuse at all. So at the beginning of the drinking session, he was forced to drink one glass after another.

Fortunately, Qiu Tu noticed Fang Ming's predicament and helped him out, preventing him from getting completely drunk.

In addition, his visit today was unexpected, and he did not inform Qiu Tu in advance, which was impolite.

That's why he took the initiative to offer Qiu Tu a drink before leaving.

"Section Chief Qiu, I'm a little sorry about today. But thank you very much for tonight. Um... I'm not very good with words, so everything is in the wine."

After saying that, Fang Ming drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Qiu Tu said with a smile, "I've watched Atai grow up since he was a child. He's not a bad person, he's just very enthusiastic towards people he gets along with. Please forgive him."

"He's under your command now, so please take good care of him."

"Everything is in the wine."

After saying that, Qiu Tu also drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

After drinking, the two looked at each other and then couldn't help but laugh.

Just as the two were getting along well, Atai suddenly appeared out of nowhere. He leaned close between them and asked curiously, "What are you laughing at?"

He looked at the two of them suspiciously. "Are you talking badly about me?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu and Fang Ming exchanged a glance, then laughed even louder.

Atai was quite the character; seeing the two laughing so happily, he wasn't annoyed at all. Instead, he scratched his head foolishly and joined in with a silly laugh.

Laughter filled the courtyard more and more frequently in no time.

And so, the small gathering came to a perfect end amidst laughter and joy...

...

There's no drunk driving in this world, and the streets are deserted in the early morning, so after the party, Qiu Tu offered to drive Fang Ming, who lived the furthest away, home.

Following Fang Ming's dazed instructions, Qiu Tu zigzaggled along the dimly lit road.

It took Qiu Tu more than half an hour to finally arrive at Fang Ming's place.

To his surprise, Fang Ming was actually living on Longshan Road.

The unique name of this street also reveals its special status in the New Territories—the streets where Qiu Tu and his friends live are all called "Old Alley Street," "Lower Alley Street," and "South Alley Street."

But they call it "Longshan Road".

This is the largest luxury villa district in the New Territories, bar none. It was also the center of power before the formation of the New Territories, and was home to many prominent figures who held sway before the city's establishment.

They have a large family second only to the Qin family, wealthy businessmen involved in multiple industries, and gang leaders with tens of thousands of followers.

Although these former bigwigs gradually lost power with the establishment of the New Territories City, Lung Shan Road still holds a pivotal position in the entire New Territories City.

Upon reaching the intersection of Lungsan Road, there were private armed patrols on the road.

Qiu Tu stopped the car instead of driving any further.

Fang Ming, who was sitting in the passenger seat, had sobered up a bit. He said to Qiu Tu, slightly tipsy, "Thank you for your hospitality tonight, Section Chief Qiu. I'll head home now."

"If you have time, please come visit my home. My father has always been very interested in you."

Hearing Fang Ming's words, Qiu Tu smiled and nodded, "I definitely will if I have the chance."

Fang Ming grunted in agreement, opened the car door, got out, and walked towards Longshan Road.

The armed patrolmen clearly knew him well, and greeted him with a smile before letting him pass.

The streetlights along Longshan Road were bright, illuminating Fang Ming's way home late at night. Qiu Tu lit a cigarette and watched him leave before driving back into the darkness.

The dim headlights illuminated the bumpy road, yet Qiu Tu drove with remarkable smoothness...

Back in the old alley, Qiu Tu parked his car and strolled back to his small, dilapidated home.

The lights were still on in the house.