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Thinking of Qin Shuman's beauty and her dashing demeanor, which he had seen once before, Qiu Tu felt a little excited.

He missed the chance to experience it himself when he first helped Qin Shuman recover her body. He regretted it immensely afterward.

Therefore, he has been trying to find an opportunity to talk things out with Qin Shuman for the past few months.

But to everyone's surprise, Qin Shuman seemed to have read his mind and refused to let him touch her true form.

This did indeed make Qiu Tu a little envious...

Now that he had finally received Qin Shuman's promise, Qiu Tu suddenly felt like he had a goal!

The director! He's only two ranks below me! Qiu Tu felt incredibly motivated!

Thinking this, he hummed a cheerful tune, then went downstairs, got in his car, and prepared to go to the Milan Grand Hotel to meet the legendary Director Dai...

......

Qiu Tu has been a celebrity in the Investigation Department for the past few months, attracting a lot of attention wherever he goes.

This time is no exception.

As soon as he stepped out of the office, he attracted the attention of many detectives and section chiefs.

However, unlike their previous fawning and obsequiousness, this time their eyes were filled with pity...

Although they still greeted Qiu Tu with respect, their eyes did not lie.

In their hearts, Qiu Tu... was finished.

Since he already knew the outcome, Qiu Tu didn't pay much attention to the sympathetic looks.

On the contrary, he felt these gazes were all too peaceful. Logically, shouldn't a few petty scoundrels jump out to mock him, only to be proven wrong by him in the end?

Just as Qiu Tu was thinking this, someone actually called out to him, "Director Qiu, hello..."

Upon hearing that person's voice, Qiu Tu stopped and looked at the person in front of him.

He was a young man of eighteen or nineteen.

He wore black-rimmed glasses wrapped in tape and had a refined, scholarly air.

After calling out to Qiu Tu, he stepped forward and handed him a card with both hands, then said in a low voice, "I am Miao Feng from the Logistics Management Department of the Administration Office. If there is anything you need me to do, please feel free to ask."

In a sense, this already counts as surrendering.

Therefore, upon seeing this scene, Qiu Tu looked at Miao Feng with a slight surprise.

Miao Feng, however, looked at Qiu Tu with a calm expression.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu smiled and took the card from Miao Feng's hand. It contained Miao Feng's name, age, position, and communicator number.

To Qiu Tu's surprise, Miao Feng was not just an ordinary detective, but a deputy section chief of the Logistics and Equipment Section of the Administrative Office.

That is, he is Lao Huang's subordinate in the Logistics and Equipment Section.

This classroom is not a trivial department; it is the administrative office, and even one of the most important departments in the entire Detective Agency.

Miao Feng, who was able to serve as the deputy head of the logistics and equipment section, was clearly no ordinary person.

Therefore, Qiu Tu couldn't help but think more highly of Miao Feng.

Thinking this, he accepted the card, smiled, patted Miao Feng on the shoulder, nodded, and then stepped towards the elevator.

Regardless of the circumstances, Miao Feng showed some courage by coming to Qiu Tu's aid during his most "difficult" time.

Furthermore, given his position in a crucial department, Qiu Tu would definitely have to treat him with utmost care...

Therefore, Qiu Tu decided to wait and study this person's resume and information to see if he could recruit him as a confidant....

Thinking this, the elevator doors slowly closed.

Qiu Tu looked at the administrative officers who were whispering among themselves after he left, his gaze indifferent.

People like Miao Feng who dare to take a gamble are a minority; most ordinary people are already doing well if they don't kick someone when they're down.

After taking the elevator to the first floor, Qiu Tu didn't call a driver but drove himself directly to the Milan Grand Hotel.

Upon arriving at the Milan Grand Hotel, Qiu Tu easily obtained a room key for room 618 from a staff member, then went up to the 6th floor and headed towards room 618...

When Qiu Tu arrived at the door of room 618, he gently knocked on the door.

A moment later, the door opened, and Lin Zuo appeared inside.

Upon seeing Qiu Tu, he nodded slightly and said, "The director is waiting for you inside."

After saying that, he walked to the door and made way for Qiu Tu.

Because the "crisis sense" did not give any warning, Qiu Tu naturally walked into the room.

Inside the room, a man dressed in a grass-green military uniform was standing by the window, gazing at the distant scenery.

With his back to Qiu Tu, he was quite tall and didn't look like the person in charge of the secret front; he looked more like a general.

"Director Dai?" Qiu Tu walked to a stop two steps away from Dai Yukang, stopped, and asked softly.

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's greeting, Dai Yukang slowly turned around.

This was also the first time Qiu Tu had met this man who was not well-known in the New Territories and had always been hidden behind the scenes.

Meanwhile, information about Dai Yukang slowly began to appear in Qiu Tu's mind.

According to Tang Feifei's previous introduction of Qiu Tu.

Dai Yukang is a very legendary figure.

He was originally the adjutant of a minor warlord near the Eighth Sanctuary. After that warlord was annexed by Speaker Rao Shou, he naturally became a member of the "Iron-Blooded Faction".

However, due to his ordinary background and his incompatible style with the "Iron-Blooded Faction," he has never been fully accepted by them over the years.

This meant that despite his outstanding abilities and significant contributions, he was only promoted in "military rank" but not in "position".

The highest-ranking military officers in other cities, such as Wang Hu, were only "senior colonels," yet Dai Yukang was also a "senior colonel." (Chapter 278)

Because of his merits and high military rank, he was the second most important figure in the New Territories City Military Headquarters, second only to General Ye. If he were in the Investigation Department, he would be the First Deputy Director, even slightly higher than Tang Feifei. (Chapter 123)

This is the culmination of his experience as the head of security departments in three different cities.

Only Ye Mingfeng, a key protégé of the "Iron-Blooded Faction," and one of the few major generals in charge could keep him in check.

Otherwise, the military leaders in other cities would likely be easily sidelined by him.

In addition, he has been working on the secret front for more than ten years and does not know how to march and fight.

Therefore, Dai Yukang has reached the point where he can't be promoted any further, and it's even difficult to find someone who can work with him.

It was already difficult to settle him down. But who knew that he would make such a great contribution again: together with Ye Mingfeng, he launched the "Boundless Heart Sea Development Project".

So... at the shelter's senior management meeting the day before yesterday, a legislator suggested that a fourth deputy speaker-level position be established in the New Territories: Secretary for Security, specifically for Tai Yuk-hong.

His reasoning was also quite sound: as the department responsible for supernatural events and matters related to evil gods, the Security Department was actually no less important than the other three major agencies.

As more and more evil gods invade in the future, the importance of the Security Department will continue to increase.

Previously, the security department was under the management of the military, but the nature of their work was almost unrelated.

Therefore, it would be better to take this opportunity to integrate the security departments of various cities and have a unified leader coordinate and handle them.

This is far more efficient and scientific than having individual command from the military headquarters in each city.

This plan received support from all factions except the "Iron Faction" and was ultimately approved.

Therefore, Dai Yukang officially became the first director of the security bureau, which can be said to be standing at the forefront of the storm.

After recalling Dai Yukang's resume and intelligence, Qiu Tu became even more respectful.

While Qiu Tu was sizing up Dai Yukang, Dai Yukang was also sizing up Qiu Tu.

Seeing Qiu Tu standing before him neither arrogant nor humble, and recalling Qiu Tu's various actions over the past few days, a hint of appreciation appeared in his eyes.

After a moment, he spoke up, "Qiu Tu, would you be interested in working for the Security Bureau?"

Perhaps because the invitation was so sudden, even Qiu Tu was taken aback.

He couldn't help but look at Dai Yukang.

Dai Yukang, however, seemed to be speaking casually, and suddenly changed the subject, asking, "Do you know how you became the Minister of the Political Department?"

Hearing Dai Yukang's words, Qiu Tu shook his head slightly and said, "I just received the news, so I really don't know."

Upon hearing this, Dai Yukang smiled and said, "Because of me."

Qiu Tu looked at Dai Yukang, a question mark slowly appearing above his head: ?

It wasn't that he didn't trust Dai Yukang, it's just... he and Dai Yukang had absolutely no prior contact. Dai Yukang's sudden appearance to "steal the credit" really left him a bit confused.

Perhaps sensing Qiu Tu's confusion, Dai Yukang asked with a faint smile, "You should already know about the meeting of the General Administration of Personnel, right?"

Upon hearing Dai Yukang's words, Qiu Tu was slightly taken aback, but still nodded.

On his way here, to avoid being misled by Dai Yukang, he made a special call to Tang Feifei and asked her about the meeting of the General Administration of Personnel.

When he learned that four forces were helping him, he was truly astonished.

He had asked Tang Feifei why she was acting this way, but Tang Feifei clearly didn't know either. So Qiu Tu was able to keep this question to himself.

When Dai Yukang asked, he answered truthfully, "Yes, Director Dai."

Dai Yukang then asked, "What you're most curious about right now is why Councilor Ouyang came out to help you, right?"

Qiu Tu nodded.

Dai Yukang smiled and said, "Because it was Old Wang who contacted him."

"Old Wang?!" Qiu Tu was now completely confused by Dai Yukang's rambling and unrelated topics.

He couldn't help but ask, "But why would Old Wang help me?"

How did he know I needed help?

As soon as he finished speaking, a flash of inspiration appeared before Qiu Tu's eyes.

Combining what Dai Yukang had just said, he suddenly understood...

Liu Xiongyuan's seclusion severed his ties with the "reformists".

Dai Yukang probably guessed the connection between Qiu Tu and the "reformists" through Qiu Tu's relationship with Liu Xiongyuan.

Therefore, I took the initiative to contact Mr. Wang and explained Qiu Tu's situation.

After learning that Qiu Tu needed help, Mr. Wang probably weighed the pros and cons and ultimately chose to lend a hand.

That's how Councilor Ouyang came to be.

That's why... Mr. Wang's secretary secretly called Zhou Jingfu to tell him that Mr. Wang valued Qiu Tu highly.

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu felt that everything connected.

However, there is one and only bug...

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but look at Dai Yukang and ask, "Director Dai, are you actually not a member of the 'Iron-Blooded Faction,' but rather a member of the 'Reform Faction'?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Dai Yukang's face once again showed a hint of appreciation.

He didn't answer directly, but said calmly, "We're all fighting for the shelter, for humanity. Does it really matter which faction we belong to?"

After saying that, he returned to the original topic, "So? Do you want to come and help me at the security bureau now?"

He said, "Of course, the Security Bureau is a secret front and will not disclose its identity to the public."

"Therefore, your official identity remains that of the Special Branch Secretary of the New Territories City."

"I will only ask you to help in cases involving evil gods or supernatural powers."

His gaze was profound, as if he could see into people's hearts. "Once the 'Boundless Heart Sea Expansion Plan' is implemented, the New Territories will undoubtedly become the focus of attention for all catastrophic creatures and evil gods."

"At that time, some catastrophic creatures and evil gods may infiltrate the latter and descend upon the New Territories City."

"This will bring a lot of harm to the New Territories."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Yu Die's abilities are quite good, but she still finds it difficult to handle this complex situation."

"Therefore, I think you can act as the Security Bureau's covert supervisor in the New Territories, overseeing Yu Die's work in the Security Department."

"If she does a good job, then everything will be fine."

“If she doesn’t do a good job…you can take her place at any time and directly command the security department of the entire New Territories.”

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu was startled and looked at Dai Yukang.