Then let them offer their loyalty!

"It not only involves dozens of section chiefs and directors, but also... it may very well involve someone you value highly."

"Someone I value highly?" Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yan Chen's eyes revealed a thoughtful expression, and then he asked, "Who is it?"

Qiu Tu looked at Yan Chen, his face expressionless, only righteous indignation, "Director Qin!"

"According to our investigation, whether it's Vice President Tian, ​​Qian Dafu, Qi Yun, or even Yin Caimei, they are all connected to Director Qin!"

This time, Yan Chen didn't show much surprise on his face.

As if he had expected this, he took a sip of tea and said expressionlessly, "It's normal to be connected with these suspects..."

"As one of the largest families in the New Territories, the Qin family has connections with people from all walks of life in the New Territories."

He paused for a moment, then added, "The key question is... whether this case has anything to do with him."

Yan Chen acted as if he was certain that Qiu Tu had no relevant evidence, showing no concern whatsoever.

But... Qiu Tu was waiting for him to say that, so he stepped forward and placed the written records of the interrogations of Qian Dafu, Qi Yun, and Qin Laosan directly on Yan Chen's table.

He then stepped back to his previous position and said, "Chief, these are the statements of several criminal suspects and related evidence."

"According to their confessions, they were all subordinates of Director Qin Heng and obeyed his orders. It was under Director Qin's instigation that they committed those anti-government and anti-shelter acts!"

"According to their confessions, the Qin family rose to power through anti-government armed forces. And Yin Caimei was a professional spy personally brought to the New Territories by Director Qin and placed next to Vice Chairman Tian!"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yan Chen paused involuntarily. He tried his best to hide his shock, but his slightly constricted pupils and the involuntary rubbing of his fingers revealed his inner turmoil.

This time, he did not answer Qiu Tu immediately, but instead picked up the statement materials on the table and began to read them.

After watching for more than ten minutes, the huge office remained quiet for more than ten minutes as well.

During this time, Qiu Tu stood straight in front of the desk, staring straight ahead at Yan Chen, like a statue, so he noticed the changes in Yan Chen's expression throughout.

This man, who ranks among the top three most powerful in the New Territories, never relaxed his brow from the moment he picked up the statement.

He read the statement document word by word, his lips tightening more and more.

Qiu Tu suspected that he didn't really need to watch for that long, but rather didn't want to lose his composure in front of his subordinate. Or... he was pondering how to handle the situation.

Sure enough, after reading through the several statements in his hand, Yan Chen slowly put them down and said expressionlessly, "These statements seem quite interesting... they just answer whatever you ask."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu understood Yan Chen's meaning. So he immediately stepped forward and placed a videotape on Yan Chen's desk with both hands, "Chief, this is the video footage from the interrogation."

"It's clear from the conversation that all three of them voluntarily confessed their problems."

At this point, Qiu Tu paused for a moment and said, "As for the reason... actually, I used a one-time interrogation-type cataclysmic artifact."

He said, "Before cooperating with the Security Department as you requested, Minister Jia reminded me that the Security Department has a special catastrophic artifact for interrogation. So, when I negotiated with the Security Department, I specifically asked for one."

After hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yan Chen's expression slowly darkened...

He just watched Qiu Tu quietly.

After a moment, he slowly said, "First of all... the interrogation-type cataclysmic artifacts used by the Security Department are not 100% effective; they have a success rate."

"Secondly, while interrogation-type cataclysmic artifacts can guarantee the authenticity of confessions, ... they cannot guarantee that it is the 'truth'."

“Many suspects or witnesses believe they know the truth, but in reality... it may just be a misunderstanding. This can seriously mislead the investigation.”

"Finally, and most importantly, our Investigation Department does not have the authority to use interrogation-type cataclysmic artifacts. Shelter regulations state that any confessions obtained using cataclysmic artifacts by any authority other than the Security Department are invalid..."

"Even the Security Department prohibits the use of interrogation-type disaster artifacts on officials who are in office."

At this point, Yan Chen shook her head slightly, a disappointed expression on her face, and then picked up her teacup and took another small sip of tea.

But Qiu Tu did not admit defeat. He said bluntly, "Director, I am aware of everything you have said."

"Therefore, I have no intention of using these statements to convict Director Qin."

He paused for a moment before slowly saying, "Whether it's Qian Dafu, Qi Yun, or Master Qin, they all have the habit of preserving evidence!"

"They have already confessed to the evidence they had been hiding. That evidence is enough to convict Director Qin without a confession!"

"Oh!"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yan Chen slammed the teacup she had just taken a sip of onto the table!

He could no longer maintain his usual composure and calmness!

He opened his droopy eyelids, his tiger-like eyes staring at Qiu Tu without any emotion. He didn't say a word, but his attitude couldn't be clearer:

It wasn't that he didn't believe Qiu Tu's investigation, nor that he thought the evidence was irregular; rather... he simply didn't want to investigate Director Qin!

Seeing this, Qiu Tu sighed inwardly. He knew that what he had anticipated, the worst-case scenario, had come to pass.

Actually... long after Qiu Tu had investigated the whole case and learned that Director Qin (Old Master Qin) was the mastermind, he realized that things seemed to be going a little wrong.

He did know before that the Qin family was likely involved in this matter, and he did suspect that the Qin family had played an important role in the case. But he never expected that it would be so deeply involved, or even that they were the masterminds behind it all!

It's important to know that Director Qin is not only the director of the city hall and the head of the Qin family, but also... a big shot who has just sided with Yan Chen.

It was precisely because of Director Qin's defection that Yan Chen's power in the New Territories City expanded completely: the boundaries of his power were infinitely expanded, no longer limited to the Investigation Department.

It was precisely with the help of the Qin family, this local power, that Yan Chen's power would reach every sector of the New Territories and every area of ​​the city government related to people's livelihoods.

This is not as simple as 1+1=2; it completely opens up the scope of Yan Chen's power expansion.

So... how could he possibly accept that I suddenly cut off his biggest support and overthrow his most powerful vassal who had just pledged allegiance to him?

The downfall of the Qin family might benefit all factions in the New Territories, except for Yan Chen...

That's why Qiu Tu remained silent after discovering that Director Qin was the mastermind.

To be honest, at that time, he didn't think Yan Chen was the kind of person who would sacrifice personal interests for the greater good of the "country".

However, in order to ascertain what kind of person Yan Chen was, making it easier to deal with him later, he repeatedly tested Yan Chen when Yan Chen tried to cover up Director Qin's crimes.

However, in retrospect, he was indeed "not wrong" about Yan Chen.

And it was precisely because he had long seen through Yan Chen that... all of this was within his expectations, and he had already made the necessary arrangements.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu immediately changed his expression as planned when he saw Yan Chen get angry.

He smiled and said to Yan Chen, "Director, I think you may have misunderstood."

"A misunderstanding?" Yan Chen's eyes flashed with a cold light. "Tell me about it."

Qiu Tu bowed slightly and then said in a low voice, "What I just said is true."

"With that evidence, even without a confession, Director Qin will absolutely not escape his guilt."

Seeing Yan Chen's brows furrow again, Qiu Tu quickly added, "But!"

"This case was ordered to be investigated by you. No matter how many clues or evidence I obtain, I must report them to you..."

After saying that, Qiu Tu just looked at Yan Chen and smiled in a very honest and simple way.

He didn't say what he was going to say next, but his meaning was crystal clear: what Yan Chen would do with the clues—whether to continue investigating the case or to talk to Director Qin—was up to Yan Chen.

His mission was accomplished anyway, so he wouldn't pursue the case any further.

He completely obeyed Yan Chen...

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yan Chen was taken aback for a moment, and then his expression became somewhat meaningful.

He slowly relaxed, leaned back in his office chair, and then, while calmly looking Qiu Tu up and down, said slowly, "Qiu Tu... I've never seen you so clever and quick-witted before."

Qiu Tu bowed and said with a smile, "It's all thanks to the director giving me many opportunities to grow during this time."

It has to be said that Qiu Tu's constant flattery, learned from his previous life, was incredibly pleasing to Yan Chen. His gaze softened.

However, even so, he did not forget the most important thing.

He looked at Qiu Tu and slowly said, "What about the evidence and clues?"

Qiu Tu quickly replied seriously, "The investigation team is still searching. They should have results soon."

"Let me ask!"

At this point, Qiu Tu took out his communicator and asked Yan Chen for a consultation.

After seeing Yan Chen nod, Qiu Tu made a phone call to Chen Feng, even putting the call on speakerphone.

The call was answered in less than two seconds, and Chen Feng's voice came through the speakerphone, "Sir! What can I do for you?"

Qiu Tu's expression also turned serious. He asked, "How's the evidence search going? Have Da Biao and the others made any progress?"

Chen Feng reported earnestly, "Qin Sanye's residence has not yet been searched, but Qian Dafu and Qi Yun's residences have been searched! Evidence related to Director Qin's crimes has been found!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu covered the microphone and then said to Yan Chen, "Chief, my subordinates said that the evidence preserved by Qian Dafu and Qi Yun has been found. But the Qin family hasn't searched yet."

"What do you think...?"

Seeing that Qiu Tu was truly obedient, Yan Chen finally smiled and said calmly, "There's no need to search the Qin family for now."

"After all, they have a huge influence and contribution to the entire New Territories."

“You’ve already arrested Qin Laosan and Director Qin, giving them a warning. If you search them again, people outside will think something serious has happened.”

"This is not conducive to the unity and stability of the New Territories."

Upon hearing Yan Chen's words, Qiu Tu quickly nodded and then said into the communicator, "There's no need to search the Qin family for now."

"Tell Cao Dabiao that all the evidence found in Qian Dafu and Qi Yun's villas must be sealed on the spot, and no one is allowed to view it! Then have them take that evidence and return to the investigation department immediately!"

"Once you arrive at the Investigation Bureau, you don't need to go to the Political Department; just come directly to the Director's office."

"If anyone has examined the evidence, remember to issue a gag order to them!"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's instructions, Chen Feng quickly replied, "Yes, sir!"

After arranging everything, Qiu Tu put down the communicator and asked, "Director, do you think... this is acceptable?"

[Yan Chen's satisfaction level +20]

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yan Chen smiled, finding Qiu Tu increasingly pleasing to the eye...

But what he didn't know was...

Political Department interrogation area.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Feng was just about to call Cao Dabiao.

Suddenly, Ah Kun, who had been standing guard beside him, appeared and asked curiously, "Detective Chen, was it Brother Tu who called you just now?"

Chen Feng gave him a strange look and hummed in response.

Ah Kun nodded upon hearing this, then turned and went to the restroom next door.

Upon arriving at the restroom, Ah Kun took out the special communicator Qiu Tu had given him from his pocket and dialed a number.

A moment later, the call connected, but there was no sound coming from the other end.

Ah Kun waited for two seconds, then hung up the phone as Qiu Tu had asked.

After doing all this, Ah Kun put away the special communicator, then unzipped his pants and relieved himself.

After using the toilet, he washed his hands, humming a song as he left.

His normal routine and demeanor went unnoticed, even by the agents who were also using the restroom...

......

at the same time.

New Territories Military Headquarters, Security Department, Investigation Section Office.

Qin Shuman sighed softly, gazing at the gradually darkening sky outside the window, and muttered to herself, "He really did predict it."

After speaking, she put down the communicator, picked up a document, and turned to walk towards the head of the security department's office...

......

Meanwhile, in the Investigation Department, in the Director's office.

Perhaps because she was in a good mood today, and Qiu Tu was behaving so obediently, Yan Chen's facial expressions became much more lively.

He leaned back in his office chair, looking at Qiu Tu with satisfaction, and asked, "Qiu Tu, you handled this case very well. I'm very satisfied."

"I'm not a stingy person. Tell me, what reward do you want?"

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