Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 349 - 266: Seeing Fang Tangtang Again (10,000 words for Monthly Ticket~)_2

While thinking this way, Qiu Tu couldn’t help but say deliberately with a smirk, "Haha, well, that depends on Larilo."

"If she offers a high enough price, there’s nothing to say I couldn’t do it."

Speaking of this, Qiu Tu casually mentioned, "Plus, she gave me ten tasks yesterday, hoping I’d help."

"Some are very difficult, and some are quite simple."

"I actually wanted to do some small tasks within my power for her, but... she’s only leading me on with empty promises, not giving any practical benefits, making it really hard for me to be motivated."

Hearing Qiu Tu’s words, Secretary Bai seemed unconcerned. Read latest chapters on novelbuddy

He said gently, "The Bureau Chief is not much of a gambler. Unless he’s more than ninety percent sure, he won’t make a move."

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Qiu Tu asked indifferently, "So, Old Bai, do you think Zhao Ji’s involvement is within his expectations?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu’s question, Secretary Bai’s expression finally shifted subtly.

However, that change was fleeting and quickly concealed.

But Qiu Tu still clearly caught the change in Old Bai’s expression.

’It seems that "Zhao Ji" does hold an unusual significance for these heavyweights from the Sanctuary....’

’Could it be that "Zhao Ji" is well-known in the Sanctuary?’

With this in mind, Qiu Tu couldn’t help but think about the Sanctuary relocating Dongye State’s capital to Eastern City.

Once Eastern City became the capital of Dongye State, experts like Huang Shangzong would all be stationed in Eastern City.

Could it be... this move was also to guard against Zhao Ji?

Is Zhao Ji really that powerful?

Thinking this, Qiu Tu pondered for a moment and chose to play a strategic retreat.

He looked at Secretary Bai, then said with a smile, "Alright, Old Bai, I can see you’re not really in the mood for chatting. I’ll take my leave then."

"There’s still a pile of work back at the department."

Hearing Qiu Tu’s words, Secretary Bai eventually did not manage to detain him.

He looked at Qiu Tu seriously and said, "Qiu Tu... Zhao Ji is far more terrifying than you can imagine."

"She could be considered one of the most powerful Evil Gods the Sanctuary has discovered."

"Working with Larilo, even if you back out, it would be hard for Larilo to target you."

"But if you get involved with ’Zhao Ji’ and catch her attention..."

At this point, Secretary Bai paused, then emphasized, "Your soul might be toyed with for eternity, suffering in flames."

Old Bai’s words were highly credible.

So, upon hearing this, Qiu Tu showed a trace of deep thought in his eyes.

’It seems this "Zhao Ji" is indeed not to be underestimated....’

’So is Larilo asking me to send a message to Zhao Ji purely for help, or does she also intend to trick me?’

With these thoughts, Qiu Tu etched Old Bai’s information in his mind, then stood up ready to leave the Guard Room.

And just as his hand touched the doorknob, Qiu Tu stopped again.

With his back to Secretary Bai, and without turning his head, he said, "Old Bai, while I can’t release you, I do have a way to arrange for night shifts in the Guard Room."

Hearing Qiu Tu’s words, Secretary Bai looked at him with a smile and whispered, "Thanks. But... never mind."

"I’m quite content as I am."

After saying that, he reflected, "Humans... always chase after certain things in life. But after all the pursuit, they find it’s all for naught."

"It’s only when you let go of material possessions and truly find your inner self that you attain true peace...."

Qiu Tu:.....

To be honest, Qiu Tu was finding Old Bai increasingly enigmatic.

The depth and Zen-like meanings in his words left him befuddled and unable to unravel.

So, Qiu Tu simply stopped trying to interpret the underlying message in Old Bai’s words and pushed the door to the Guard Room open to leave.

Just then, Old Bai suddenly spoke again, "Qiu Tu... each high-level member of the Sanctuary has their own political stance and philosophical system."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu’s stride paused.

He turned back to look at Old Bai.

He saw Old Bai sitting there, head bowed, as if he had never spoken.

Whether it was an illusion or not, for a fleeting moment, Qiu Tu felt as if there was a light rain falling around Old Bai.

The rain gently wetted Old Bai’s clothes and hair....

Qiu Tu:....

Leaving the Guard Room, Qiu Tu remained immersed in the sudden daydream that had flashed through his mind.

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’Political advocacy... Philosophical systems...’

Thinking of Elder Wang whom he had met before, and his profound words, Qiu Tu vaguely felt as if he had grasped something....

’Philosophy... Spirit... Cataclysm Path... and the Boundless Heart Sea...’

’Is there any connection between these elements?’

At this thought, Qiu Tu couldn’t help but recall Old Bai’s various peculiar actions.

In the back of his mind, Qiu Tu always felt that Old Bai seemed to be brewing something very big.

Something that seemed not much smaller than Yan Chen’s advancement....

.....

Time flew by, and soon, a day had passed.

That day, several major events took place at the Investigation Bureau.

First, Deputy Staff Chief Cao Dabiao caused a commotion at the Organizational Department, claiming that his promotion was a setup for failure, as he simply wasn’t capable of fulfilling the duties of the Deputy Division Chief of the Action Division.

Following this incident, Deputy Director Tang Feifei personally visited the Organizational Department to understand the personnel arrangements.

On Tang Feifei’s suggestion, Cao Dabiao was transferred to the Publicity Section of the Administrative Office to serve as the Section Chief.

If things had stopped there, no one would have suspected anything unusual.

But then, Tang Feifei produced a list of over two hundred individuals up for promotion, and then met with the Organizational Department to discuss the promotion of this group of people.

Out of the 200 people on the promotion list, besides the 70 who were confidants of Tang Feifei and Qiu Tu, among the remaining 150, 70 seemed to have no faction affiliation or were just ordinary locals, and 60 were confidants of Yu Zhengyi and Shi Youxin.

This move directly swayed Yu Zhengyi and Shi Youxin, who originally wanted to reject Tang Feifei’s involvement in personnel matters.

So, after some bargaining, they quickly reached a consensus.

Thus... this promotion list, justified as "annual job adjustments," was freshly released.

The initial goal of Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei to install their confidants was officially achieved.

This promotion list once again established a consensus within the Investigation Bureau: Following Qiu Tu leads to a bright future....

Not to mention others, the double promotions within a month for Cao Dabiao, Chen Feng, Song Qing, and others were enough to make the majority of ordinary agents, Section Chiefs, and Deputy Staff Chiefs green with envy....

For a time, the number of people visiting Qiu Tu’s office had greatly increased....

Besides the major internal changes in the Investigation Bureau, Xinjie City also underwent some other changes.

—The giant tree phantom that had always stood tall over the sky of Xinjie City suddenly shook violently in the afternoon, as if some accident had occurred.

However, right after that, the giant tree stabilized. What’s more... it even began to sprout new branches and buds.

This change was keenly captured by various forces that had been paying attention to the giant tree phantom.

They knew that something must have happened to Yan Chen and Larilo; otherwise, such a significant change wouldn’t have come so suddenly after the second day of Devouring.

However, no one knew for sure whether this change benefitted Yan Chen or Larilo....

Except for... Qiu Tu.

....

In the evening, after work,

Qiu Tu had the driver assigned by the bureau, in a new car, take him back to Longshan Road.

Now that Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei controlled the Investigation Bureau, all the regular perks were approved instantly without delay.

Therefore, on the same day, cars and drivers suitable for the Deputy Division Chief level were all allocated. And a villa had also been prepared and was ready for occupancy at any time.

However, Qiu Tu didn’t go there to live: he had just taken Fang Tangtang’s virginity the previous night, and it was only right to spend the evening with her today in consideration of both emotion and reason.

This was not only an attitude towards Fang Tangtang but also towards The Five Elders.

Moreover, Qiu Tu was very busy that night: he needed to contact Rilo, to glean intelligence from her, and to probe further. So it didn’t matter where he lived.

After the driver parked the car at the villa’s gate included in Fang Tangtang’s dowry, Qiu Tu stepped into the villa and saw Fang Tangtang with an apron around her waist, humming a song, and happily cooking in the kitchen.

Her impressive figure gave the apron a lovely curve, accentuated by her captivating juvenile charm in her eyes and eyebrows.

The term ’baby-faced with large breasts’ spontaneously came to Qiu Tu’s mind....

Fang Tangtang perhaps didn’t expect Qiu Tu to come back so early and be a witness to her somewhat embarrassing side. Thus, her song was abruptly stopped halfway.

In that instant, her face turned crimson with embarrassment, and she timidly bowed her head, not daring to make any moves.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu quietly observed her for two seconds before inquiring, "Did something happy happen today?"

Fang Tangtang clutched her apron and said in a low voice, "No... nothing..."

She clearly wasn’t good at lying. Qiu Tu didn’t even need to use any psychological tactics to notice her awkwardness.

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