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His aged face was expressionless, revealing neither joy nor anger. "Fortunately... this case was discovered and handled in time, preventing a major disaster."

"Otherwise, if it really breaks out, we'll probably all be blamed by the shelter."

"Therefore, we must carefully learn from the experience of this case and strive to prevent similar cases from happening in the future..."

"Don't wait until something really happens to regret it."

As he said this, Yan Chen couldn't help but recall his entire emotional journey that afternoon...

Actually... after learning that "Qin Heng" had confessed and the security department had completely solved the case, Yan Chen was still somewhat annoyed.

After all, the Qin family is extremely important to him right now.

With the Qin family as his backer, his power could reach the city hall and all walks of life in the New Territories. He could also take advantage of the Qin family's connections to consolidate power in the New Territories.

If he has a year or two to digest this and build up his network of relationships and power, he will be the most powerful person in the New Territories, without exception.

However, at this very moment, the Qin family was ruined by people within their own investigation department!

To be honest, these past few days, Yan Chen has been thinking about tearing Qiu Tu and Jia Shu apart every day!

However... when the shelter issued the case report to Yan Chen, Yan Chen's thoughts immediately underwent a 180-degree change.

The reason for his rapid change in attitude was: Qin Heng's true identity!

Because this case is too sensitive, neither the public information nor the shelter's criticisms or praises have involved anything related to "evil gods".

In addition, all the evidence and information related to the "evil god" in this case were classified, so Yan Chen did not know the specific details before the case was closed.

So when he used his access to view the case files and classified information, he was shocked to discover that the fact that Qin Heng was a spy for the Alliance and that the Qin family was supported by the Alliance was actually the smallest problem in this case!

The bigger problem is that over twenty years ago, Old Master Qin came into contact with an evil god, and in exchange for the evil god's descent, he possessed the bodies of his two sons, becoming the new Qin Heng...

To be honest, Yan Chen had guessed before that the Qin family might have some shady dealings with the evil god. But he really didn't expect it to be so deep, and that Old Master Qin would go to such lengths.

Therefore, at that moment, Yan Chen's attitude towards Qiu Tu really did take a 180-degree turn.

Because he knew that this case would become a typical case in the planned development area in recent years, and would be brought up countless times in the future.

Therefore, Qiu Tu must be commended and promoted, and... it cannot be a powerless position.

Only in this way can one demonstrate their firm stance...

Thinking this way, Yan Chen's thoughts gradually returned to normal.

As a seasoned politician with extensive experience in meetings, it wasn't a difficult task for Yan Chen to simultaneously let his thoughts wander and casually speak official jargon.

Therefore, when he finished recalling, his summary and comments also came to an end.

He took a sip of water, then leaned back in his chair, glancing indifferently at the several high-ranking officials present, before taking the initiative to begin the main topic of today's meeting: "'The Yin Caimei case' has been discussed."

"I believe everyone understands the importance of this case to our New Territories City Investigation Department!"

"Therefore, I think that those who performed outstandingly in this case should also have their work adjusted appropriately and be given more responsibilities."

"I wonder what everyone thinks..."

Upon hearing his words, the executives present knew that the main event was about to begin, so they all adjusted their posture slightly, ready to watch this grand spectacle.

The first to speak was Lin Ting, the head of the Special Operations Department.

Lin Ting is a middle-aged man who looks a bit slick, and he is also Yan Chen's confidant.

He first looked at Yan Chen, then at the others present, before smiling and saying, "I support the director's decision."

"This case has such a wide impact, and it has earned our department so many points at the shelter. I think the detectives and officers involved in the case should all be promoted and given a raise. This would also help improve the enthusiasm of the lower-level officers."

He paused for a moment, trying to decipher Yan Chen's meaning, and then said with a smile, "Take Qiu Tu, the main person in charge of this case, for example."

"He was in charge of this case from the start. He was decisive, responsible, and had excellent case-handling skills."

"He's only a deputy section chief right now... I think that's a huge waste of his talent! How about we give him more responsibility and promote him to section chief? What do you think?"

After saying that, Lin Ting looked at Yan Chen. Seeing that Yan Chen did not object, he breathed a sigh of relief and then sat up again with his body relaxed.

Seeing this, Secretary Bai followed up at the opportune moment, "I also think Qiu Tu can indeed be promoted to section chief, but... what position would be suitable for Qiu Tu right now?"

At this point, his gaze fell upon Shih Yu-hsin, the head of the personnel department of the Investigation Bureau.

Shi Youxin coughed and slowly sat up straight.

He said, "There are actually quite a few vacant positions for section chiefs right now. There are vacancies in departments such as the Archives Section, the Command and Coordination Section, and the East District Police Station."

"I think we can transfer Qiu Tu to one of the departments to manage a classroom. This would be a further promotion and important appointment."

After Shi Youxin finished speaking, the meeting room gradually quieted down.

These classrooms are the kind of insignificant government offices that the higher-ups were just thinking about.

No one knows what Yan Chen is thinking, so they don't dare to speak up. They just want to wait for Yan Chen to express his thoughts first.

Meanwhile, Tang Feifei, who hadn't uttered a word since entering the room, seemed lost in thought...

If you ask who understands a person best, it is their enemy.

The same applies to the relationship between Tang Feifei and Yan Chen.

Knowing Yan Chen's personality well, Tang Feifei knew that if Yan Chen wanted to arrange Qiu Tu into those low-paying government offices, he could make the decision with a single word.

A mere section chief like me is hardly someone who needs to be discussed in a meeting.

Therefore... Yan Chen must have other ideas, and these ideas must be somewhat unconventional. That's why he had to go through with it in a public meeting.

Thinking this through, Tang Feifei couldn't help but wonder what Yan Chen was really thinking...

Could it be that Yan Chen wants to transfer Zheng Tao, the head of the interrogation department, and promote Qiu Tu to a higher position?

Or is Yan Chen planning to transfer a section chief from another department to give Qiu Tuteng a position?

Thinking about this, Tang Feifei felt something was wrong again.

If it's not to make room...

Thinking of this, Tang Feifei was startled and guessed Yan Chen's thoughts.

'If that's the case... no wonder Yan Chen wanted to come to the meeting to discuss it.'

'It seems... that young man really enjoys Yan Chen's trust.'

Thinking about this, recalling the scene of fighting with Qiu Tu for a whole day and night yesterday, recalling the traces left everywhere in the rest room, and recalling how hard Qiu Tu worked on her.

A barely perceptible smile involuntarily appeared on Tang Feifei's lips.

'Fine, let me help you too.'

With that thought in mind, after the scene quieted down, Tang Feifei slowly began to speak.

Her beautiful face was serious, and her wheat-colored skin seemed to glow. "I don't think it's appropriate to promote Qiu Tu now?"

"Furthermore, if I remember correctly, Qiu Tu was just promoted to deputy section chief not long ago?"

"Promoted twice in one month, isn't that a bit too unusual?"

"Besides... Qiu Tu doesn't have much experience in leading a department, so it's not a problem for him to be a deputy and assist with the work."

"But if he is promoted to the position of department head, is he really capable of doing the job?"

As Tang Feifei spoke, the atmosphere in the conference room became even quieter.

Seeing that she had already made her suppressive attitude clear, Tang Feifei also knew that too much of a good thing could be bad, so she changed her tone and began to pave the way for Qiu Tu.

She said, "Of course, Qiu Tu just solved such a big case and was commended by the shelter, so he can't be left out of the promotion."

"Therefore, I think that... we could add a section chief-level instructor to the [Training Department]."

"In this way, he won't have to be responsible for the department's main business, which will give him more experience and also allow him to be promoted."

Upon hearing Tang Feifei's words, the executives present remained silent, but almost all of them had their eyes light up.

Hey, don't be surprised! Although Tang Feifei's idea wasn't good, it did open up a new way of thinking for them.

Yes... Promotion of section chiefs doesn't necessarily have to be done within the existing department; new positions can be created.

Especially now that the New Territories City Exploration Department is in its early stages, various departments have not yet completed their restructuring. Adding or removing a position is quite normal.

However... it's definitely not possible to put it in the [Training Department]!

Everyone present was shrewd and knew that Tang Feifei and Yan Chen had a strained relationship.

The training department is a cold and unpleasant department, and it's one of the departments under Tang Feifei's jurisdiction.

They guessed that Tang Feifei had two clear purposes in wanting to place Qiu Tu in the [Training Department].

Firstly, they wanted to sideline Qiu Tu; secondly, they had their eye on Qiu Tu's abilities and wanted to see if, given their proximity, they could bring him into their ranks...

However, such a plan is far too obvious and will certainly not succeed.

Thinking this, the senior executives couldn't help but look at Yan Chen, waiting for his response.

As expected, Yan Chen glanced at Tang Feifei expressionlessly, then looked at Secretary Bai, "Secretary Bai, what do you think of Director Tang's idea?"

Before the meeting, Yan Chen had clearly already discussed his ideas with Secretary Bai. So when Yan Chen asked, Secretary Bai knew it was time to reveal the answer.

So, he smiled and said to Tang Feifei, "Director Tang's idea is very interesting. It has indeed opened up a new way of thinking for us."

"However... I think Qiu Tu's ability is ultimately for solving cases, so we shouldn't waste his abilities."

"So, if we want to add more section chiefs, we can actually do it in the political department."

"This will also make it easier for Qiu Tu to continue to utilize his talents."

As soon as Secretary Bai spoke, the shrewd people present immediately understood that this must be Yan Chen's true intention.

'Should we add a section chief to the Political Department...?'

Thinking of this, everyone present couldn't help but click their tongues in amazement. They felt that Yan Chen's feelings for Qiu Tu were "true love."

Adding a section chief to a department, and having him as a deputy, is simple, but it requires one prerequisite: the department head must also serve as the deputy director of the political department. Only then can the deputy be a section chief.

This means that this department must be the elite department within the political department.

The best department among the best, and the person in charge is also the section chief. This is an extremely important appointment!

So, the senior officials then discussed which department of the political department should have a section chief appointed.

Soon, under Secretary Bai's guidance, everyone reached a conclusion: the Action Division.

As the most powerful and largest department within the Political Department, the Operations Division is practically synonymous with the Political Department in the outside world.

The jurisdiction over all the lower-ranking agents in the Political Department is entirely in the hands of the Operations Department.

Whether it's investigating cases or arresting suspects, the operations department is indispensable.

This strong position not only allowed the head of the operations department to concurrently serve as the deputy head of the political department, but also gave him four deputy heads, all of whom were section chiefs.

Therefore, if we want to add a section chief-level officer, the best choice is this department.

Sure enough, when the discussion reached its conclusion, Yan Chen finally showed a slight smile.

His aged eyes slowly swept across the conference room, then he said in a deep voice, "A deputy director (section chief level) in the operations department? That's quite good."

"However... the Operations Division is doing a very good job now, and the deputy directors and the director are cooperating very well. So, what is Qiu Tu's role in this?"

Upon hearing Yan Chen's words, the high-ranking officials present were all stunned.

This is a high-level meeting of the Investigation Bureau! Discussing the division of responsibilities for a section chief?

Why can't they let their political department or operations department negotiate and resolve this privately?

Or perhaps... Yan Chen has some other ideas?

Just as everyone was puzzled, Secretary Bai spoke slowly again.

He glanced at Yan Chen, then pretended to consider his words carefully before saying, "The director is right. The work of the Operations Division is very important, and given how well things are going right now, it's really not suitable to make any changes."

He hesitated for a moment, then added, "Also, Qiu Tu seems to have recently taken over the [pharmacy robbery case], so he's quite busy."

"This case is the one that the city hall is paying the most attention to, and it is also the largest case that the investigation department has handled in the past year."

“Previously, this case was handled by Qin Zhengguang, the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau.”

"As far as I know, Vice Minister Qin Zhengguang's main work during this period has been on this case. His other work scope is only managing a few police stations such as Xiafang Street and Jiuxiang Street."

"This area was also the surrounding area where the pharmacy robbery occurred."

"Currently, Vice Minister Qin Zhengguang... has been suspended from his duties due to the influence of his brother. There is no one to take over these tasks for the time being."

"Or... how about we have Qiu Tu temporarily handle these tasks under the name of the 'Pharmacy Robbery Investigation Team'?"