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Therefore, as a half-disciple, she knew Jia Shu's cold-bloodedness and cruelty better than anyone else, and she also knew how terrifying Jia Shu was better than anyone else.

Therefore, when Jia Shu revealed Liu Fuping's true identity, Liu Fuping turned pale, her body stiffened, and she couldn't even muster the courage to argue.

—Because she knew that when Jia Shu found her, it meant that he was only 100% certain of her identity.

Therefore, as if her soul had been stolen, she walked stiffly toward Jia Shu with lifeless eyes, like a walking corpse.

In the dim light of the corridor, Jia Shu, half-hidden in the darkness, wore a half-smile. He looked at Liu Fuping and praised, "This is truly my prized student."

"Knowing not to do useless work..."

In the darkness, he appeared particularly sinister and terrifying.

After he finished speaking, he didn't look at Liu Fuping again. Instead, he hummed a song, a manic smile on his face, put his hands in his pockets, and walked towards his office.

Watching his refined back, Liu Fuping gritted her teeth, her knuckles turning white from clenching her fists.

But she really didn't dare to run away, so she could only silently and stiffly follow Jia Shu forward.

However... just as she was about to reach the investigation team's door, she subtly moved her left hand, her left thumb quietly removing a ring from her index finger.

Just as the ring was about to touch the ground, she gently touched it with her foot, preventing a direct collision between the ring and the ground.

So the ring landed almost silently at the door of the investigation team's office.

Seeing this, Liu Fuping breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Although she didn't know if Qiu Tu would find the ring; she didn't know if Qiu Tu would be able to find her if he found the ring; and she didn't know if Qiu Tu would be able to save her in front of Jia Shu after he found her.

But... perhaps because she trusted Qiu Tu, or perhaps because she wanted to grasp at the last straw, she still did it...

'Qiu Tu... I can only rely on you now.'

With that thought in mind, Liu Fuping, her face pale, slowly walked down the corridor and into Jia Shu's office.

But what she didn't know was that the moment she stepped into Jia Shu's office, the dark shadow that had been looming over the corridor where she and Jia Shu had just been facing each other suddenly came to life and began to writhe wildly.

A moment later, a serpentine black shadow slithered silently across the ground, picked up Liu Fuping's ring, and disappeared back into the darkness...

Darkness descended. In Jia Shu's office, a ring slowly appeared in Jia Shu's hand...

......

Qiu Tu actually enjoys spending his nights alone.

The quiet night always made him feel much calmer, and even his work efficiency improved a lot.

After spending more than ten minutes sealing all the materials related to the "Yin Caimei case," Qiu Tu put the materials in a drawer and then prepared to go find Bai Ru.

As soon as Qiu Tu stepped out of the office, he ran into his former boss, Zheng Tao, the head of the interrogation department.

Upon seeing Qiu Tu, Zheng Tao's expression became noticeably unnatural.

Today, Qiu Tu's exaggerated promotion has spread throughout the entire Investigation Department. Even those who have no political sense know that Qiu Tu is about to rise to prominence.

Therefore, although he was unwilling and somewhat jealous, Zheng Tao was still unwilling to offend Qiu Tu, the rising political star of the Investigation Bureau—especially given the previous conflict between the two.

So, with an awkward smile, he insincerely offered a greeting, "Director Qiu, are you off work?"

After exchanging greetings, Zheng Tao didn't expect to hear anything nice.

After all, Qiu Tu had never taken him seriously when he was his subordinate. Now that he'd been promoted and was above him, he was even less likely to treat him well.

To his surprise, Qiu Tu smiled at him and said gently, "Yes, Section Chief Zheng. You just got off work too?"

Qiu Tu's unusually good expression immediately made Zheng Tao feel flattered. Even his usually cold face couldn't help but show a hint of surprise.

He nodded quickly and said with a smile, "Yes, I just got off work. I'm this busy every day."

Qiu Tu nodded and said earnestly, "I understand, I understand. After all, it's precisely because you work so hard that our interrogation section is the most efficient department in the Political Department."

At that moment, Zheng Tao was even more shocked.

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that attacking the political department's superior was illegal, he would have loved to pry open Qiu Tu's head to see what was inside!

Can getting a promotion really make someone enlightened?!

If Qiu Tu knew what Zheng Tao was thinking, he would probably just say, "You're overthinking it."

The reason he always criticized Zheng Tao was because... Zheng Tao was his boss and always made him work overtime!

Why not confront your boss who's manipulating you? Why keep him around and make yourself uncomfortable?

Now... Zheng Tao is no longer his boss. So... whether Zheng Tao rolls up his sleeve or not has nothing to do with him anymore. So why is he still criticizing Zheng Tao?

There aren't that many hostile relationships in this world; they're just different in terms of status.

Didn't you notice that as Qiu Tu got promoted, Zheng Tao had to take the initiative to maintain their relationship?

Thinking this, Qiu Tu exchanged a few more polite words with Zheng Tao before heading to the Political Department's guardhouse after Zheng Tao bid him farewell with a beaming smile.

Upon arriving at the detention room, Qiu Tu handed the signed release document to the officer on duty. Then, led by the officer, he went to Bai Ru's detention room.

Bai Ru, being a section chief at the city hall and a woman, was given a small single room.

Upon arriving at Bai Ru's cell, the detective unlocked it with a key, then saluted Qiu Tu with an awkward smile, "Director Qiu, my name is Wang Dawei, and I am a second-level detective in the Political Department."

"If you need anything in the future, you can come to me anytime."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu gave the detective a deep look and then nodded.

With Qiu Tu's promotion to Deputy Director of Operations, his position in the Investigation Department has risen almost linearly. Cases like Zheng Tao's attempts to curry favor and Wang Dawei's covert attempts to curry favor will only increase.

Faced with these people, Qiu Tu will neither accept them entirely nor reject them outright.

He needs brothers like Atai and Lao Ying, whom he can entrust his life to; he needs trusted confidants and loyal followers like Cao Dabiao and Chen Feng; and he also needs pawns like Wang Dawei, who can be used temporarily...

Don't underestimate Wang Dawei, an agent in charge of the guard room. He may seem useless, but with more people like him, Qiu Tu will find everything much easier in the future.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu smiled and patted Wang Dawei on the shoulder, "Okay. I'll remember you."

As expected, Wang Dawei's face lit up with joy, and he quickly saluted Qiu Tu.

Pushing open the door to the guard cell, Bai Ru was sitting at a table, resting her chin on her hand, lost in thought.

This frail woman seemed to have already guessed the fate of her father and husband, so her eyes were full of sorrow, which broke one's heart.

Since it had been confirmed that Bai Ru was not the criminal, Qiu Tu did not lay a hand on her again, but instead gave her enough respect.

He pulled out another chair, sat down, and quietly stayed by Bai Ru's side.

Perhaps noticing the cell door was ajar, or perhaps sensing Qiu Tu's unusual demeanor, Bai Ru raised her head, glanced timidly at Qiu Tu, and tentatively asked, "Is...the case resolved?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu gave a deep "hmm".

Bai Ru swallowed hard, her soft, boneless hand gently grasping Qiu Tu's arm as she looked at him pleadingly.

Qiu Tu understood Bai Ru's meaning: she simply wanted to know a good outcome from him.

But Qiu Tu also knew that even if he lied to Bai Ru now, Bai Ru would still find out the truth after she got out.

So he sighed softly and then slowly shook his head.

At that moment, Bai Ru's eyes instantly reddened, and tears fell down in a steady stream.

This is indeed a woman who has been pampered since childhood and has never experienced much hardship. She is like a delicate flower, unable to withstand the baptism of any storm...

Therefore, upon seeing this, Qiu Tu explained softly, "Your father, Director Bai, knowingly facilitated Old Master Qin's actions despite knowing that Old Master Qin was colluding with evil gods. Therefore, he was convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death."

"Your husband, Qian Dafu, colluded with anti-government forces and still assisted the Qin family in cooperating with them, and even took the initiative to cooperate with them. Therefore, he was convicted of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu recount the fate of her two relatives, Bai Ru's tears flowed even more uncontrollably, and she burst into sobs.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu sighed, handed her a tissue, and gently patted Bai Ru's thin back.

[The Inner Protector] may indeed be incredibly fragile. Bai Ru cried for more than ten minutes before she slowly stopped crying with Qiu Tu's comfort.

Even so, her face was already streaked with tears, and her eyes were red. But her tearful appearance only made her look more pitiful and charming.

This is a woman whose looks are only average, but whose temperament is truly impressive.

He stayed by Bai Ru's side and comforted her for more than ten minutes.

After Bai Ru calmed down, Qiu Tu took her away from the detention room.

They took the elevator to the lobby on the first floor of the Investigation Bureau and escorted Bai Ru to the entrance of the Investigation Bureau's office building.

Looking at the pitch-black night, Qiu Tu stopped, gave her his communicator number, and said, "Section Chief Bai, I'll take you this far, I won't go any further."

"The New Territories has been a bit chaotic lately."

“Many gang members or followers of evil gods are taking action.”

"So... feel free to call me if you need anything. I'll definitely come to help whenever I have time."

Upon hearing this, Bai Ru lowered her head and gripped the communicator tightly in her hand, it was unclear whether she had actually heard him.

After a moment, she slowly nodded, then lowered her head and walked palely into the darkness...

Watching Bai Ru's head bowed as she walked away, Qiu Tu's gentle smile slowly faded: he knew... Bai Ru would definitely come looking for him again. And he would definitely see this woman again...

After all, this woman was not only a key to unlocking the secrets of "La Ri Luo," but also bait laid by Qiu Tu...

The bait has been cast; when the harvest will come is up to fate.

Of course, Qiu Tu also admitted that he was indeed somewhat attracted to the body of this young woman with a unique charm...

However, he wasn't in a hurry. Only by casting a long line can you catch a big fish...

He already has other fish to eat tonight, so he's not in a hurry to eat this one.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu slowly withdrew his gaze after Bai Ru had completely disappeared from his sight.

He took out his communicator, checked the time, and it was almost 10 p.m.

'It's time to go see Tang Feifei.'

Thinking this, Qiu Tu left the investigation department and walked towards the car that Qin Zhengguang had given him, intending to go eat fish.

As a result, he had barely stepped out of the investigation building and taken a few steps when suddenly, a dark shadow flew towards him...

.......

at the same time.

Jia Shu's office.

Liu Fuping, fully clothed, was bound hand and foot on a dissection table raised in the middle.

As Jia Shu put on his rubber gloves with his back to her, he said with a half-smile,

“Floating Duckweed... Actually, I’ve always thought highly of you. I’ve even considered promoting you to First Detective, or even Deputy Chief of the Interrogation Division, several times.”

After putting on rubber gloves, Jia Shu lowered his head and continued selecting scalpels.

"Unfortunately... while you are capable enough, your stance is always wavering."

“You are someone I personally trained, yet you are getting so close to Tang Feifei, and your relationship is even ambiguous.”

"This really disappoints me."

At this point, Jia Shu picked up a scalpel, held it up to the light, examined it, and nodded in satisfaction.

"However, I did not give up on you. Instead, I continued to give you opportunities and observe you."

"But... what surprised me was that the more I observed you, the more I realized something was off about you."

"It seems you're not just interested in Tang Feifei, but in everything related to the director."

“Just over a month ago, the director casually criticized Section Chief Liu Feng of the Operations Department, but you immediately and quietly contacted him.”

"If a rumor about the director happens to circulate unintentionally within the department, you should immediately collect and investigate it."

"Even... Qiu Tu. You were so enthusiastic towards him at the beginning, and you always had an ambiguous relationship with him, wasn't it because rumors in the department said he was the director's confidant?"

At this point, Jia Shu paused.

Then he smiled, turned around, and slowly walked up to Liu Fuping with a scalpel in his hand.

Liu Fuping was tied to the dissection table, looking at him with a terrified expression, shaking her head repeatedly.

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