Then let them offer their loyalty!

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Upon entering the investigation team's office, Qiu Tu glanced around at his trusted confidants and then waved to Liu Fuping.

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Chapter 198 Yan Chen: Qiu Tu Didn't Betray? (1.1 words, please vote!)

As early as this morning, when Liu Fuping saw the announcement of Jia Shu's dismissal, she knew that Qiu Tu would definitely come to find her.

So when she saw Qiu Tu waving, she immediately got up and went out.

Once outside in the corridor, seeing that no one was watching, Liu Fuping whispered before Qiu Tu could even speak, "People from the East City have already come. But they need the exact time and location before they can make a move."

Qiu Tu nodded slightly upon hearing this, and then said, "I will give it to you tonight."

Although the decision had been made, Liu Fuping was still clearly a little worried.

She looked up at Qiu Tu, then asked, "Is it really Jia Shu?"

She considered it for a moment and said, "Actually, I wanted to talk to you about it yesterday when Javi was telling his story."

"Do you know why Director Liu has only targeted Yan Chen all these years, but never Jia Shu?"

Qiu Tu was also a little curious upon hearing this.

He couldn't help but ask, "Why?"

Liu Fuping said, "Three reasons."

"Firstly, in that case, although Jia Wei was Jia Shu's younger brother, Jia Shu had always supported the execution of his own brother."

"At the time, there were many rumors that Jia Shu was cold-blooded and would sacrifice his own family for the sake of his future."

"So Director Liu had no reason to target him at all."

"Secondly, apart from yesterday, Jia Wei has never told anyone that the murderer was someone else. Not to mention Director Liu, he hasn't revealed anything to the case investigation team either."

"Therefore, there was never a second suspect in that case from beginning to end. And no one would have thought that there was a second suspect."

"In this situation, could it be that the immense pressure he's been under over the years has led to mental health issues and hallucinations?"

"Or perhaps, he just wanted to use someone else to do his dirty work, and deliberately framed Jia Shu after killing him."

"After all, Jia Shu wanted to kill him back then."

After discussing the two points of doubt, Liu Fuping added, "Third, and most importantly, it is said that Jia Shu's identity is not simple, and he seems to be favored by a certain important figure in the shelter."

"His meteoric rise over the years has been thanks to the support of that important figure."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu smiled and said, "Then Yan Chen doesn't have the support or protection of any important figures?"

"Director Liu still caused him trouble."

Upon hearing this, Liu Fuping hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, "It's different."

"Although Yan Chen has someone backing him, it's just a normal relationship of mutual support."

"But Jia Shu... seems to have a relationship with that important person... well, you know..."

Before Liu Fuping could finish speaking, Qiu Tu already understood what she meant.

Qiu Tu was surprised.

Although Qiu Tu has always disliked the saying "there's no smoke without fire," which encourages rumors, within official departments, many rumors do indeed seem to have some basis in reality...

Could it be that Jia Shu and Huang Shangzong... have an improper relationship?

'Well... that does seem a bit tricky.'

After all, as Liu Fuping said, there is a difference between ordinary mentorship and this unusual relationship.

When Jia Shu actually dies, the anger he will provoke will be completely different.

However, just as I thought yesterday, Qiu Tu and Jia Shu are now in a deadlock. Only one of them can survive.

Therefore, no matter how dangerous or rugged the road ahead may be, Qiu Tu has no choice but to keep going!

Besides... it wasn't him who did it. Even if the sky falls, Director Liu will be there to hold it up! What is there to be afraid of!

Thinking this way, Qiu Tu felt a little more at ease.

After confirming with Liu Fuping that the personnel were in place, Qiu Tu turned and left the investigation team to continue executing the plan.

He went up to the rooftop on the second floor, found a secluded corner, and then took out a special communicator to call Qin Shuman.

Qin Shuman seems to have been very busy lately.

This time, Qiu Tu's phone rang seven or eight times before it was answered.

Upon answering the phone, Qin Shuman's slightly tired voice came from the other end, "Qiu Tu... what's wrong?"

Qiu Tu didn't immediately get down to business, but instead asked Qin Shuman, "Did you work overtime all night again?"

At that moment, Qin Shuman, who was on the other end of the phone, was standing in the corridor, with a large office behind her.

Many people in the office are working overtime to process and analyze information.

Rubbing her temples, Qin Shuman said wearily, "Yes... our intelligence work had just gotten on track when the Moonlight Lake incident happened."

"Recently, the atmosphere around Moonlight Lake has become increasingly intense, as if it is about to coalesce."

"To prevent Crescent Lake from falling into the hands of the evil god or the alliance, the military has joined forces with the Dongcheng City military to surround Crescent Lake in layers."

"But even so, whether it's the Investigation Bureau, the City Hall, or other departments in other cities, or the Alliance and the followers of the evil god, they are all frantically spying for intelligence."

"So, we've been clashing with them recently."

Upon hearing Qin Shuman's words, Qiu Tu asked, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

Qin Shuman thought for a moment, but still smiled and said, "There's nothing for you to do. This matter is too complicated and involves too many forces."

"It's like a huge storm that can wipe everyone out."

"Therefore, avoid getting involved if possible."

After a brief chat with Qiu Tu, Qin Shuman's mood noticeably improved.

She leaned against the wall, her already long legs appearing even straighter, and paired with her grass-green military uniform, she presented the image of a dashing and heroic female officer in the corridor.

"You called me today, there must be something else on your mind, right?"

Upon hearing Qin Shuman's words, Qiu Tu hummed in agreement and said, "Yes. I'm ready to execute the plan."

Qin Shuman on the other end of the phone was visibly taken aback. She paused for two seconds before saying, "Be careful. Your vortex isn't much smaller than mine."

Qiu Tu gave a deep "hmm".

Then Qin Shuman added, "Then I'll have Lin Zuo deliver the things to you."

Qiu Tu said, "Thanks."

Qin Shuman smiled and said, "There's no need for thanks. Does our relationship require such formalities?"

She had just finished speaking when a girl's voice suddenly came from the other end of the line, "Major! There's new information, news has come from Moonlight Lake..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Shuman hurriedly said, "Qiu Tu, wait until we get back to talk."

After saying that, she hurriedly hung up the phone.

Listening to the dial tone, Qiu Tu's eyes flashed with a thoughtful look: Is there finally going to be a result for Moonlight Lake?

So, this massive storm, involving so many forces, is finally about to fully materialize...

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but think of the soon-to-be-established Dongye Prefecture...

This is also a huge storm sweeping across the entire area awaiting planning.

Two massive storms have come together; who knows if it's a blessing or a curse, and what impact it will have on me...?

'We must resolve the matter concerning Jia Shu and La Riluo as soon as possible.'

Thinking this through, Qiu Tu dared not delay any longer.

He took out his communicator and made another call, preparing to execute the final and most crucial step of his plan...

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New Territories City Exploration Department, Director's Office.

As usual, the curtains were drawn tightly, and not a single ray of sunlight could be seen.

Under the dim lamplight, Yan Chen quietly smoked a cigarette.

During this period, Yan Chen felt somewhat exhausted.

First, the discovery of Moonlight Lake between New Territories City and East City attracted the attention of various forces, requiring him to expend a great deal of energy and engage in various alliances and maneuvers to protect the interests of the Detective Agency, the New Territories City Detective Agency, and himself.

Then, the Qin family, which he considered a major asset, was completely eradicated, greatly reducing his surrounding influence and rendering all his previous plans ineffective.

Then came the trouble caused by the inspector, which completely severed Jia Shu, his right-hand man.

Finally, there's Qiu Tu's public betrayal.

As Yan Chen's most trusted confidant over the past two years, Yan Chen actually had high hopes for Qiu Tu.

Seeing Qiu Tu was like seeing his nemesis Liu Xiong Yuan: both came from humble backgrounds, both had exceptional abilities, and both were daring and hardworking.

It was precisely because Yan Chen knew his nemesis so well that he appreciated Qiu Tu all the more.

He felt that if Qiu Tu could not die prematurely and eventually grow into someone like Liu Xiongyuan, he would have a true general!

As it turns out, he seems to be incompatible with this type of person.

Just because he didn't "publicly" help Qiu Tu stop Jia Shu, Qiu Tu actually... openly betrayed him!

Yan Chen really felt wronged.

He just thought that his subordinates shouldn't be too lenient; they needed to be tempered...

As a result... who knew that this grinding would actually wear Qiu Tu away.

Moreover, they left so completely.

Thinking about Qiu Tu's two-faced behavior towards him these past two days, about Qiu Tu openly contradicting him, and about Qiu Tu going to Tang Feifei's office in public, Yan Chen felt an unnamed fire burning in his chest!

To be honest, sometimes Yan Chen really wanted to have Qiu Tu tied up in his office, then point a gun at his head and force him to choose between them! To ask him where he was inferior to that woman Tang Feifei!

"Damn it!" Yan Chen cursed under his breath as he grew angrier, then grabbed the obviously expensive purple clay teapot from the table and smashed it onto the floor in front of the desk!

Just as the cup was about to hit the ground, and glass and water were about to splash everywhere...

Suddenly... the office door opened, and the cup stopped just 1 millimeter from the ground.

Yan Chen paused, then looked up at the office door.

Appearing at the door was his other right-hand man, Secretary Bai.

Secretary Bai waved his hand, and the teacup flew back to Yan Chen's desk along its original trajectory. Then he advised Yan Chen, "Director, this is a sensitive time. Letting your subordinates discover your emotional outburst could cause even more panic..."

Upon hearing Secretary Bai's candid words, Yan Chen's eyelids drooped, and his deep gaze returned to its usual calm and still state.

He gave a soft "hmm," then, while straightening the nearly broken purple clay teapot on the table, asked, "Did you come in for something?"

Upon hearing Yan Chen's words, Secretary Bai stepped forward, bowed her head, and said softly, "It's like this, Director. Qiu Tu... wants to see you."

"Who? Qiu Tu?" Yan Chen almost thought he had misheard the name.

He looked up at Secretary Bai.

Seeing Secretary Bai nod, he asked without any expression of joy or sorrow, "What does he want from me?"

"Shouldn't he go find that woman, Tang Feifei?"

In the end, Yan Chen even let out a soft snort to express his dissatisfaction with Qiu Tu's betrayal.

Secretary Bai said softly, "That's why I've come to ask you for instructions."

"Qiu Tu said on the phone... he never betrayed you."

"He actually took advantage of the previous opportunity to infiltrate Director Tang's team and try to gather intelligence for you."

"He originally intended to wait until he had been undercover for a longer period before reporting his findings to you."

"However, just last night, he obtained two extremely important pieces of information. He felt they must be of utmost importance to you. That's why he had no choice but to risk exposure by meeting with you."

At this point, Secretary Bai paused, then added, "In addition, he said that because his current status is too special, he cannot come to your office. Therefore, he would like to arrange a place to meet you again."