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Qiu Tu:! !

Qiu Tu was truly impressed!

One by one, the people around him misunderstood his sexual orientation!

Song Qing suspects she has a thing for married women, while Tan Huimin misunderstands and thinks he has ulterior motives towards her!

But Qiu Tu really wanted to explain that everything he did was just to investigate the case and catch the spy!

He truly is a virtuous and upright person!

So he quickly reached out and pulled Tan Huimin up, then said seriously, "Huimin, what are you doing!"

"There are people coming and going in the hallway, let's go inside to talk..."

"If you cooperate well, I might be willing to let Director Zheng off the hook..."

.....

Old Bai is now under Qiu Tu's control, so the rooms in the villa are naturally at Qiu Tu's disposal.

So, Qiu Tu pressed Tan Huimin's collar down and then led her to an empty bedroom.

Upon entering the bedroom, Qiu Tu locked the door from the inside.

Tan Huimin then consciously began to unbutton her shirt.

Soon after, her shirt was unbuttoned, revealing Tan Huimin's full breasts and deep cleavage.

Coupled with that white lace bra and slender waist, it was... quite a sight.

Qiu Tu glanced at it for a moment, then said, "Alright, no one's here. Now tell me what happened to Director Zheng."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tan Huimin, who was about to take off her bodycon miniskirt, paused for a moment, then looked at Qiu Tu with a blank expression.

Qiu Tu brushed past her and went to a rocking chair by the window. As he sat down, he looked at Tan Huimin, who was halfway through undressing, and said, "What? If you don't tell me, how am I supposed to save Director Zheng?"

Upon hearing this, Tan Huimin looked at Qiu Tu with a strange expression, then asked suspiciously, "Really...you didn't do it?"

Because she was half-bent over, her already full breasts almost spilled out as she spoke, due to her panting...

The pleasing scenery made Qiu feel relaxed, and he said, "Does it matter whether it's what I did or not?"

"Isn't it enough that I can help you?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tan Huimin felt that they made sense, so she quickly went to Qiu Tu's side and told him the whole story of Zheng Tao's accident.

Perhaps she needed Qiu Tu's help, or perhaps she knew that her only value now was her body, so she did her best to please Qiu Tu while telling her story.

Not only did she bend over to let Qiu Tu enjoy the most beautiful scenery, but she even took the initiative to massage Qiu Tu's legs.

Although the movements were clumsy, the added bonus of being the enemy's wife, coupled with the fact that Tan Huimin had a shapely and voluptuous body to admire, made it extremely emotionally appealing.

Through Tan Huimin's account, Qiu Tu also learned roughly what had happened to Zheng Tao, or rather, what had happened to the Investigation Department.

In Tam Wai-man's words, it's like... the Investigation Department has undergone a dramatic change.

Just as Qiu Tu was on the phone, plotting how to deal with Yan Chen...

Tang Feifei wasn't idle either.

In those few hours, she began to frantically carry out her and Qiu Tu's plan.

She first led a group of people into Yu Zhengyi's office, then called Yu Zhengyi out and had a 15-minute conversation with him.

No one knows what was discussed, but everyone knows the outcome: Yu Zhengyi betrayed them.

He betrayed Yan Chen and sided with Tang Feifei.

Although he didn't explicitly support Tang Feifei's decision, he neither opposed nor approved of it. He began to observe from the sidelines.

After that, Tang Feifei began her path to seizing power.

She first took over the case of Wu Zhi, Huang Shangzong's confidant, and then had her people conduct another autopsy on Wu Zhi, combining the evidence from the scene.

After confirming that Wu Zhi was indeed murdered, that the bullet came from Lianzhen, and that all the killer's characteristics matched those of a fugitive wanted criminal known as "Lone Wolf," she closed the case immediately.

Afterwards, she used the case as a pretext to begin a purge of the entire investigation department.

She first suspended Ji Chen, Yan Chen's trusted assistant, on the grounds of poor performance.

Then, based on the signed testimony found in Wu Zhi's personal documents, Zheng Tao was detained on the grounds of "framing high-ranking officials of the Investigation Bureau".

After that, citing Yan Chen's current physical discomfort, she convened a high-level meeting of the Investigation Bureau to determine the Bureau's work arrangements for the future.

Besides her and Yu Zhengyi, the only other high-ranking officials present at the meeting were Lai Shun, Deputy Director of Operations; Shi Youxin, Director of Personnel; Guan Weihua, Director of Public Security; and Lin Ting, Director of Special Operations.

Of the original nine top leaders, some are dead, some have been arrested, and some have gone into seclusion. Only six remain.

As soon as the meeting started, Lai Shun and the others tried to make sarcastic remarks about Tang Feifei, saying that she was not qualified to chair the meeting or to oversee the work of the Investigation Bureau.

However, Tang Feifei only produced two documents.

The first document is the authorization Qiu Tu and the shelter she received last night to "arrest Secretary Bai".

The second document is Wu Zhi's case closure report.

Then she only said three sentences.

The first sentence is, "Bai Yu is suspected of colluding with an evil god, and we now suspect that there are still followers of the evil god in the upper echelons."

The second sentence is, "Wu Zhi's case closure report is here. Someone wants to take charge of the Investigation Department. Fine, no problem. Then please report to Huang Shangzong yourself."

The third sentence is, "I've finished speaking. Now, while Director Yan is away, I'd like to temporarily take charge of the Investigation Bureau. Who supports this? Who opposes it?"

After just three sentences, the entire high-level meeting was practically silent.

The first sentence was a blatant threat: if she could capture Bai Yu, then of course she could also control the high-ranking officials present.

Even if it turns out the wrong person was arrested and they are released, the high-ranking official who was arrested is clearly unable to take charge of the work.

The second sentence explains that the current situation of the Investigation Bureau is not peaceful, but rather fraught with hidden dangers.

She was confident that once she took over, this crisis wouldn't affect her. But who among those present dared to be as confident?

The third sentence implies and misleads everyone: she was only temporarily in charge of the investigation department when Yan Chen was not around, and did not actually usurp power.

When Yan Chen returned, she was still a minority in the high-level meetings, unable to stir up any trouble.

So, given Tang Feifei's combination of assertiveness and vulnerability, and even her use of the "death of Wu Zhi" as a trump card, the senior officials hesitated for a long time, smoked several cigarettes, and exchanged glances many times. Ultimately, they tacitly approved Tang Feifei's dominant position within the Investigation Bureau...

With this, Tang Feifei successfully ascended to the throne of the highest power in the Investigation Bureau.

This was the path to power that Qiu Tu planned for Tang Feifei when he called her.

To put it bluntly, the plan wasn't particularly clever. However, it made the most of the current tense and delicate situation.

The death of Wu Zhi, the imminent establishment of Dongye Prefecture, the obsequious attitude of the high-ranking officials towards Huang Shangzong, the arrest of Secretary Bai, the special arrest warrant for the Inspector, and Yan Chen's temporary promotion...

As for why we need to deal with Yu Zhengyi first...

The reason is that, besides Secretary Bai, Yan Chen relies most on this high-ranking and powerful deputy director in the Investigation Bureau.

Moreover, Yu Zhengyi is also the first-ranked deputy director of the entire Investigation Bureau, truly second only to the leader.

Therefore, if Yan Chen had any idea who he would appoint to take charge of the overall situation before his promotion, it would only be Yu Zhengyi.

Therefore, as long as Yu Zhengyi is suppressed, the others will become like snakes with their vital points held, easily manipulated by Tang Feifei and Qiu Tu.

The entire plan was conceived and designed by Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei together.

But Qiu Tu really didn't expect Tang Feifei to be so fast, taking control of the Investigation Bureau in just a few hours.

Don't underestimate this nominal control; that's exactly what Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei want.

As long as they have a "righteous cause," they can freely install their cronies and utilize the intelligence agency's power during this period. This is extremely important in this sensitive time.

At that time, some high-level officials will definitely realize that something is wrong and raise their opinions.

But Qiu Tu's other plan was to use the "death of Wu Zhi" as a trump card to the fullest extent, creating a frantic tug-of-war...

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Two chapters, 2 words each. I'll continue with 1 words a day tomorrow.

Chapter 254 (10,000 words, please vote!)

After learning about Tang Feifei's true background from Secretary Bai, Qiu Tu discovered Tang Feifei's greatest advantage.

That is... she has the strongest backing in the New Territories. She is also the only one who doesn't need to be subservient to Wong Sheung-chung.

As a key talent cultivated by her family, Tang Feifei has received almost constant support from her family in every step she takes.

Even after Tang Feifei was sent to the New Territories, Yan Chen's stronghold, for a test, her family never gave up on helping her. This is evident from the fact that Tang Feifei could summon her second uncle with a single click.

It is precisely because of this powerful background and influence that Tang Feifei does not need to do such things when others need to curry favor with Huang Shangzong.

Therefore, Wu Zhi's death might be a big deal for other deputy directors and committee members, but it was really nothing to Tang Feifei.

Then things become very simple:

Tang Feifei couldn't decide the fate of those deputy directors and committee members, so they didn't care about her.

Huang Shangzong could decide the fate of those deputy directors and committee members, so those deputy directors and committee members dared not offend Huang Shangzong;

Tang Feifei is not afraid of Huang Shangzong, nor does she care much about Huang Shangzong's influence on her.

Therefore... Tang Feifei could take on the case of "Wu Zhi's death" and use it to indirectly exploit the weaknesses of the deputy directors and committee members.

For example... she accepted the case, but suppressed the report and delayed the process.

As long as she doesn't report this case to her superiors, those deputy directors and commissioners will have to watch their faces all day, while she and Qiu Tu can do whatever they want in the New Territories!

Even if Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei went too far during this period, and some higher-ups were dissatisfied or questioned about it, as long as Tang Feifei used the "death of Wu Zhi" as a trump card and pretended to hand it over to the other party to deal with, the other party could only hold their nose and back down—after all, human nature is selfish, and no one is willing to sacrifice themselves for everyone.

Moreover, the longer the "Wu Zhi's death" case drags on, the bigger the scandal becomes, and the less likely anyone will dare to take it on.

Therefore... no one dared to oppose Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei anymore.

This allows them to use the powerful trump card of the Investigation Bureau's top brass at any time, giving Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei plenty of time to do a lot.

Therefore, Wu Zhi really did deliver himself to the enemy, helping Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei get through this ordeal.

Every time Qiu Tu thinks of this, he is deeply moved by Mr. Wu Zhi's noble spirit.

As for whether Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei's actions, which went so far, will cause a backlash when Yan Chen returns in the future.

The two of them had actually considered this point.

Compared to the potential backlash from doing so, Yan Chen becoming the vice speaker poses a significantly greater threat to the two of them.

Moreover... Qiu Tu also simulated the future many times when making the plan and made many adjustments to the plan.

He was confident that as long as the plan could be executed smoothly and successfully, even if Yan Chen returned in the future, the impact on him and Tang Feifei would be minimal.

Thinking this through, and after listening to Tang Feifei's actions at the Investigation Bureau over the past few hours, Qiu Tu roughly understood Tan Huimin's purpose in coming to find him.

So he used his hand to lift Tan Huimin's chin, making her look up at him, and then clicked his tongue twice, saying, "I've heard everything you've said."

"At one point, I thought I had misheard."

"You seem to be saying that... Director Zheng met with Counselor Wu today and took a statement."

"The confession not only said that I had illicit relationships with women in the investigation department, but also that I silenced important criminals, accepted bribes from criminals' families, and even released criminals without authorization?"

"And he was imprisoned for fabricating false evidence against me?"

At this point, Qiu Tu pinched Tan Huimin's chin and said in a sinister tone, "So here's the question. How much do you think you need to pay to quell my anger after he framed me like this? To forgive him, or even rescue him...?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tan Huimin bit her lip lightly, her eyes slightly red.

Actually... long before Zheng Tao was about to meet Wu Zhi and frame Qiu Tu, Tan Huimin had already discussed this matter with Zheng Tao.

Perhaps because she had witnessed her boss's shrewdness and strategic planning over the past few days, Tan Huimin firmly opposed Zheng Tao going against Qiu Tu.

Because she felt that doing so was too dangerous.

No one knows if Qiu Tu has any tricks up his sleeve to turn the tables, and no one knows if Wu Zhi can really bring down Qiu Tu.

If Qiu Tu really has a backup plan, or if Wu Zhi fails, Wu Zhi can walk away, but Zheng Tao can't escape.

When the time comes, Qiu Tu will definitely take revenge on Zheng Tao with all his might.

However, whether the couple had already drifted apart or Zheng Tao simply hated Qiu Tu too much, no matter how Tan Huimin tried to persuade him, Zheng Tao still resolutely went to see Wu Zhi in the end.

As Tan Huimin predicted, Wu Zhi not only failed to bring down Qiu Tu, but also lost his life.