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No wonder... the Dongcheng Municipal Committee is always fighting. Even the most good-tempered person would probably start a fight if Liu Xiongyuan kept yelling at them like that.

Just as Qiu Tu was thinking this, Liu Xiong Yuan added, "Besides, don't worry. Now that you've told me about this, I certainly won't ignore it."

"Your delayed plan has a good idea, but it's not big enough."

"Just letting him not become the vice speaker is fucking too good for him!"

"Wait until I get there today, I'll have a good talk with you, and I'll give him a big one!"

"Don't even mention being the vice speaker, I'll make sure he can't even become a member of parliament!"

Qiu Tu:? ?

To be honest, at that moment, Qiu Tu felt inexplicably uneasy: was it right or wrong for him to drag Liu Xiong Yuan, this raging thunder god, into this game...?

Don't let this get out of hand!

Just as Qiu Tu was thinking this, Liu Xiong Yuan casually asked, "By the way, since you joined the Investigation Bureau, haven't you joined any faction yet?"

Hearing Liu Xiong Yuan's words, Qiu Tu was clearly taken aback. He asked, "Does our Investigation Bureau have factions?"

The old man laughed and cursed, "Wherever there are people, there is a world of intrigue; wherever there are officials, there are factions!"

"Is there still any doubt about this?"

"No wonder you got bullied by that bastard Yan Chen and that old scoundrel Huang Shangzong! You were fighting all alone, who else would they bully if not you!"

After saying that, he paused for a moment, and then said, "You helped me avenge Xiao Kai before, and now you're telling me such important information. I certainly won't treat you unfairly."

"Don't worry, after I get there tonight, I'll introduce you to a very important person!"

"Once you gain his approval, you won't need to care about Yan Chen, or even that old bastard Huang Shangzong!"

Qiu Tu: ....

What could Qiu Tu say? He could only force a smile and say, "Thank you, Director Liu. I'll wait for you tonight."

Liu Xiongyuan laughed twice and then said, "Alright, see you tonight! We'll discuss how to deal with that bastard Yan Chen and that old scoundrel Huang Shangzong!"

After saying that, Liu Xiongyuan hung up the phone without even waiting for Qiu Tu to say goodbye, clearly showing his impatient temper!

Hearing the "beep...beep..." sound coming from the receiver, Qiu Tu shook his head slightly.

After his second phone call with Liu Xiongyuan, Qiu Tu finally understood the old man's true nature.

Don't let the old man's foul language and carefree demeanor fool you. He's actually quite shrewd and insightful.

His rough words were merely a facade, designed to make people underestimate him and forcefully control the pace of the conversation.

Just now, Qiu Tu couldn't even get a word in edgewise; he was led astray by Liu Xiong Yuan and had his decision made for him in just a few words.

Moreover... just as Qiu Tu informed Liu Xiong Yuan about Yan Chen's advancement to a fourth-tier Cataclysm as "intelligence," thus earning a favor; was Liu Xiong Yuan's introduction of Qiu Tu to his behind-the-scenes boss really just to repay a favor?

Qiu Tu disagreed.

Judging from the fact that the bigwig at the shelter was willing to accept Liu Xiongyuan, he must like people like Liu Xiongyuan and himself who come from the lower class but have extraordinary abilities.

Therefore, introducing Qiu Tu to that big shot would not only not damage Liu Xiongyuan's relationship with him, but might even earn him points in the eyes of that big shot.

As for that big shot's strength...

To be honest, Qiu Tu felt that the big shot's status must be quite high, but he estimated it was similar to Huang Shangzong's, or only slightly higher.

If it were really as Liu Xiongyuan said, that as long as you sided with that big shot, you could do whatever you wanted, then Liu Xiongyuan wouldn't have had his vice-speaker position vetoed by Huang Shangzong.

Of course, even so, that powerful figure is most likely the highest-ranking person Qiu Tu can currently contact. Perhaps a small act of help from him could change Qiu Tu's entire current situation...

'As expected...they're all old foxes. Their tricks are endless...'

'I still need to continue studying....'

Reflecting on this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but imagine his meeting with Liu Xiong Yuan and that important figure from the shelter today...

and....

Besides meeting with these two important figures, Qiu Tu actually had another important matter to attend to tonight.

That is to try to contact the evil goddess girl Lariro.

Although it seems that Lariluo has now been completely controlled by Yanchen and is being devoured by him, she is about to become the resources for Yanchen's advancement.

But Qiu Tu always felt that... given La Riluo's cunning, things probably wouldn't end so simply.

Or... even if Lariluo was really outmaneuvered by Yan Chen, she must still have one or two trump cards left to help her forcibly prolong her life.

Therefore, Qiu Tu felt that if he could contact La Riluo, he might get some unexpected gains?

Moreover, to be honest, Qiu Tu was genuinely curious about the state and feelings of that evil goddess girl after she learned that she had been tricked by Yan Chen...

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Chapter 253 Taking Control of the Investigation Department (10,000 words, please vote!)

"Sir~ Sir~~"

Just as Qiu Tu was pondering everything he needed to do that night, he suddenly heard a girl's soft call in his ear.

Qiu Tu snapped out of his daze and turned around, only to see Song Qing, a young girl, peeking out from the corner of the corridor, looking at him furtively.

Clearly, it was she who had just called him.

Qiu Tu raised his handsome eyebrows and asked, "What are you doing there?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's question, Song Qing giggled and then crouched down and ran over in a flash.

Once she reached Qiu Tu's side, she said with a grin, "Sir, I saw you making a phone call earlier, so I didn't dare come over."

"Later, when I saw you weren't calling anymore, I started calling you. Only after I confirmed you weren't busy did I dare to come find you."

Qiu Tu looked down at her and asked curiously, "When did you become so sensible?"

Song Qing chuckled and then said, "My dad said that. He said you're a big shot now, and big shots definitely have a lot of secrets. So there are some things you can't see, can't say, and can't ask."

"The more you know about someone as important as you, the faster you'll die."

Qiu Tu was amused by Song Qing's words.

He said, "Your father is quite interesting."

He countered with, "So, do you think anything has changed since I got promoted?"

Upon hearing this, Song Qing tilted her head and pondered for a moment before shaking her head. "I don't feel any changes."

"My taste remains the same as always: I prefer young married women."

Qiu Tu:? ? ?

Qiu Tu flicked Song Qing on the forehead and said irritably, "What nonsense are you talking about? When did I ever like married women?"

Song Qing winced in pain, then held her head in her hands and said innocently, "I didn't say anything wrong."

"You and Sister Liu had an ambiguous relationship before. After Sister Liu left, you had Sister Tan by your side."

"You still dare to say you don't like married women?"

Qiu Tu: .....

Qiu Tu said earnestly, "It's not that I like married women. Besides, Tan Huimin isn't mine; she's just my secretary."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Song Qing secretly rolled her eyes cutely, then pouted and whispered, "Ah, right, right, secretary."

"You big shots are just playing around now."

"When there's work to be done, the secretary does it; when there's nothing to do, the secretary does it. I understand, I understand..."

Qiu Tu:......

Qiu Tu felt that this little girl was just like a mango, yellow on the outside and yellow on the inside.

Despite being quite young, I don't know what's on her mind all day.

So Qiu Tu didn't bother to continue arguing with the girl and instead asked, "What do you want from me?"

Song Qing rubbed her forehead and said irritably, "Your beautiful, busty, and sexy secretary who you have no interest in is here."

Qiu Tu: ....

"Go! Go! Go!"

"Bring me your men."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Song Qing stuck out her little bottom and ran happily to the front gate.

To be honest, as Qiu Tu's status rose, the people around him became more and more respectful of him.

Even highly loyal confidants like Cao Dabiao and Chen Feng were somewhat nervous in front of Qiu Tu.

There aren't many people like Song Qing who haven't changed at all and even dare to chat and joke with Qiu Tu.

Especially since Qiu Tu is currently very busy and tired with many things to do, sometimes teasing the little girl is a way to pass the time.

Just as Qiu Tu was thinking this, the little girl Song Qing walked in from outside with Tan Huimin.

Today, Tan Huimin was still wearing her standard secretary outfit, with her hair tied in a bun, revealing her fair swan neck.

Her entire outfit was both professional and elegant. The only thing she didn't look like was a detective...

While Qiu Tu was admiring Tan Huimin from head to toe, Song Qing brought Tan Huimin to Qiu Tu's side.

She saluted Qiu Tu, then said in a serious tone, "Sir, you don't seem to feel... Ouch!"

As soon as Song Qing stuck her butt out, Qiu Tu knew she was holding back a fart. So he gave her a sharp rap on the head, silencing her long string of words.

"Get out! Get out! Get out!"

Hearing Qiu Tu's laughter and scolding, Song Qing made a face at him and then ran away in a flash. ╭(╯^╰)╮

After watching Song Qing leave, Tan Huimin smoothed a stray hair behind her ear and then said to Qiu Tu, "Sir, are you and Detective Song on good terms?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu gave her a deep look, then deliberately smiled and said, "We do have a very good relationship. After all... she was one of my earliest subordinates."

"Moreover, her innocent and carefree personality is extremely rare in the undeveloped area. Every time I see her smile, I feel genuinely happy."

"She's like...my little sister."

Qiu Tu was obviously lying.

Song Qing had absolutely no relation to him; at most, she was just a subordinate with whom he had a fairly good relationship.

He just habitually digs pits for others.

If you have no weaknesses, then dig a hole and create one yourself.

Tan Huimin's identity is too complicated now; no one knows who can get information from her.

In any case, most people who are interested in Qiu Tu's weaknesses are not well-intentioned, so it's better to take advantage of whoever you can.

Sure enough, as Qiu Tu was thinking this, Tan Huimin turned around thoughtfully and glanced at Song Qing's retreating figure again...

Then she turned around and looked at Qiu Tu, her eyes lowered, and said with a hint of pleading, "Sir... I know there are some conflicts and misunderstandings between you and Atao."

"But he really didn't mean any harm. Please, please let him go..."

After saying that, Tan Huimin knelt down in front of Qiu Tu with a "plop" and then lowered her head and cried.

Qiu Tu:? ? ?

Qiu Tu felt that he had already experienced enough shocks and received enough information today.

As a result, Tan Huimin's sudden move still left him a little stunned.

He took a step back, then rubbed his temples, saying somewhat speechlessly, "Wait a minute. You want me to let Director Zheng go?"

"I don't quite understand."

"I didn't lay a hand on Director Zheng today."

Qiu Tu doesn't seem to have much credibility in front of Tan Huimin right now.

So Tan Huimin completely ignored Qiu Tu's explanation. She grabbed her collar with both hands and yanked it hard, causing several buttons to pop off and revealing her plump, fair skin.

Tan Huimin looked up, her face streaked with tears and humiliation, and said in a choked voice, "Sir, I know you've always had designs on me."

"I'll do anything you want to me as long as you release Atao."