Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 347 - 265: The Counterattack of the Old Foxes (10,000 Words for Monthly Tickets!)_3

But Qiu Tu, who was well-acquainted with Tang Feifei’s personality and abilities, felt somewhat reassured when he saw that character.

He reflected on the entire situation, his expression becoming a bit grave.

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If he wasn’t mistaken, this was likely a probing move by either Yu Zhengyi or Shi Youxin.

They knew that after Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei had seized control of the Investigation Bureau, they would certainly start meddling in personnel arrangements, planting confidants in various departments.

Therefore, they simply launched a preemptive strike, promoting some of Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei’s confidants and, moreover, to some key positions.

With just a simple action, they were able to achieve a triple effect.

First, they could legitimately delay Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei’s personnel arrangements—having just promoted a batch, the subsequent ones could wait.

Second, if Tang Feifei and Qiu Tu accepted these appointments, it would show the Investigation Bureau how arrogant and domineering they both were, setting up mines for their future reckoning.

Third, if Tang Feifei and Qiu Tu did not recognize these appointments, it could create a wedge between Tang Feifei and Qiu Tu and their own confidants.

People like Qiu Tu, who deeply understood human nature and could dispel subordinates’ dissatisfaction and grievances with just a few words, were few and far between.

At least Tang Feifei wasn’t such a person... Given her personality, she was even too lazy to explain.

’Indeed... One should never underestimate anyone who holds a high position.’

It was merely a simple act of lifting to strike, yet it nearly impacted Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei’s entire plan.

Qiu Tu had thought that after Yan Chen’s seclusion and Tang Feifei’s power grab, the Investigation Bureau would completely become his and Tang Feifei’s backyard.

Now it seemed that they still had to be extremely careful at every step.

None of those old foxes were simple...

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu couldn’t help but feel fortunate about the United Front’s attack last night. Even the Deputy Director of Administration Yu Zhengyi and the Organizational Department Director Shi Youxin were so adept at calculating.

If last night’s attack by the United Front hadn’t happened, with the assertiveness of the Deputy Director of Operations Lai Shun, the Special Duties Department Director Lin Ting, and the Public Security Department Director Guan Weihua, who knows what criticism might have come his way for moving so many people around to target him.

’Now it seems... the little move by Yu Zhengyi and Shi Youxin was actually good. At least it raised our alertness. Now we know this group of high-level officials are not sheep, but real jackals!’

With this in mind, Qiu Tu pressed down the restlessness that had been in his heart for the last couple of days due to taking control of the Investigation Bureau.

Then he took a deep breath and stepped towards the Guard Room.

Upon arriving at the Guard Room, led by the investigator Wang Dawei, who was eager to join him, Qiu Tu reached Secretary Bai’s quarters.

Watching Wang Dawei unlock the door of the Guard Room, Qiu Tu patted Wang Dawei on the shoulder and spoke with great significance, "Prepare yourself in the next couple of days, the burden on your shoulders might become heavier."

Hearing Qiu Tu’s implication, Wang Dawei’s eyes suddenly lit up.

He snapped to attention with a sharp "snap!" and gave Qiu Tu a formal salute, saying earnestly, "Yes, sir!"

[Wang Dawei’s loyalty +8, current loyalty 57]

As unimpressive as this loyalty score might seem, remember that previously the two had no command relationship, and Qiu Tu had no influence over him.

So an initial loyalty of 49 indeed proved his genuine desire to align with Qiu Tu.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu smiled and nodded at him, then pushed open the door of the Guard Room and walked in.

Entering Secretary Bai’s solitary Guard Room, what caught Qiu Tu’s eyes was the sight of Secretary Bai writing at the desk.

Moved by curiosity, Qiu Tu walked over to Secretary Bai’s side, bending down to see what Secretary Bai was writing.

But upon a closer look, a myriad of black lines crossed Qiu Tu’s forehead.

Old Bai was actually writing a diary...

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