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A moment later, her expression changed again.

A few seconds later, she hung up the phone, quickly walked to Liu Xiong Yuan's side, and whispered, "Speaker. Speaker Huang changed his route at the last minute and came to the New Territories..."

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Chapter 333: A Change of Government in the Investigation Bureau! (10,000 words, please vote with monthly tickets!!)

'Did Wong Sheung-chung change his route at the last minute and end up in the New Territories?'

Upon hearing Liu Fuping's words, Liu Xiongyuan was visibly startled.

He turned to look at Liu Fuping, and after seeing the affirmation in her eyes, he nodded thoughtfully.

Although Liu Fuping's voice was very low, the high-ranking officials present were all Cataclysmic beings of the second tier or above, so a hint of alarm appeared on their faces.

Guan Weihua, Lin Ting, and Shi Youxin couldn't help but show a hint of joy on their faces.

After all, everyone present knew that Huang Shangzong was a high-ranking member of the "academic school" and the speaker of the Dongye State Assembly.

In addition, there's the matter of Secretary Bai's suicide and attack on Qiu Tu.

His purpose in coming to the New Territories is obvious—to deal with Qiu Tu.

Therefore, Yan Chen's confidants immediately felt much more at ease.

After all, the more they interacted with Qiu Tu, the more they realized how terrifying he was.

They were genuinely worried; what would they do if even Yan Chen couldn't withstand Qiu Tu?

I can't just... just side with this former subordinate, can I?

If Yan Chen's confidants thought this way, then others were no exception.

Tang Feifei, whose expression hadn't changed at all since Qiu Tu entered the office, finally reacted.

She looked up at Qiu Tu with a worried expression on her wheat-colored face, her mind racing as she tried to think of a way to help him.

Just as she was thinking this, her gaze fell on Qiu Tu's face.

As a result... Tang Feifei was stunned when she saw Qiu Tu's face.

Because she noticed that Qiu Tu showed no sign of panic, unease, or surprise.

On the contrary, although his brows were slightly furrowed, as if he were thinking, the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, as if... he was smiling?

For a moment, Tang Feifei even thought she was seeing things.

Is Qiu Tu smiling?

Huang Shangzong was coming to deal with him, and he was actually laughing?

Why is that?

Thinking this, Tang Feifei couldn't help but turn around and glance at Yan Chen and Yu Zhengyi sitting directly opposite her.

As a result, something even stranger happened to Tang Feifei.

Yan Chen, who had just been strategizing and drinking tea, was now glaring angrily at Yu Zhengyi.

On the contrary, Yu Zhengyi seemed to have been relieved. His face showed neither relief nor tension, as if... his heart had completely died.

What exactly are they up to?

Thinking of this, Tang Feifei's cold face turned again, this time to Liu Xiongyuan, who was in the main seat.

She then discovered that after his initial surprise, Liu Xiongyuan seemed to have lost all expression.

Moreover, because Tang Feifei was a peak third-tier Cataclysm with powerful senses, she could even sense Liu Xiong Yuan's extreme relaxation.

It doesn't feel like I'm about to face an opponent at all...

'What exactly happened?'

When a state assembly speaker comes to visit, the entire city of New Territories will definitely make a special effort to receive him.

But Huang Shangzong's arrival was sudden, even an unannounced last-minute arrangement.

Therefore, when Wong Sheung-chung's inspection convoy arrived in the New Territories, the top executives of the three organizations were somewhat flustered.

However, the speakers of Dongye Prefecture were all known for their decisive and efficient style of doing things. So when he learned that the high-ranking officials of the city hall and the military were urgently summoning him to see him, he immediately instructed his secretary to strictly forbid it.

His exact words were: "This trip to the New Territories was sudden; I have an important matter to attend to. I'll leave once it's done, so there's no need for further reception."

After stopping the city hall and military from coming, Wong Sheung-chung's convoy traversed the entire New Territories and stopped at the New Territories Detective Agency office building.

Regardless of their relationship, Liu Xiongyuan had to maintain a high level of respect when facing the Speaker of the State Assembly. Therefore, he had already waited downstairs with seven high-ranking officials from the Investigation Department.

Qiu Tu was among them, of course.

Therefore, he met this legendary regional governor immediately...

Unlike Liu Xiongyuan, who was short and dark-skinned, Huang Shangzong was very tall, standing at a full 1.95 meters.

Although he was wearing a sharp suit, his muscular physique made the suit bulge. At first glance, he resembled a majestic mountain range, exuding an unshakeable sense of stability.

'So strong...so strong...'

Even without knowing Huang Shangzong's true strength, Qiu Tu felt an overwhelming sense of invincibility simply from sensing Huang Shangzong's powerful aura!

Huang Shangzong arrived suddenly, and seemed to be in a very bad mood.

Six senior officials from the New Territories City Detective Agency came out to greet him, but he merely glanced at them coldly with his fierce eyes and didn't look at them again.

Instead, he took the initiative to say to Liu Xiongyuan, "Speaker Liu, shall we find a place to talk?"

Liu Xiongyuan seemed to have expected this. He smiled and nodded, then looked at Qiu Tu and said in a friendly manner, "Minister Qiu, would it be convenient for me to use your office?"

What could Qiu Tu say?

He could only nod calmly and say, "No problem."

Afterwards, he led the two speakers up to the 12th floor.

As a high-ranking official in the Investigation Bureau, Qiu Tu's room, despite having been through a fierce battle and even having its walls damaged, was repaired and restored that very night.

Therefore, it wouldn't be impolite for the two speakers to go inside for a talk.

After escorting the two speakers to his private office, Qiu Tu instructed Tan Huimin to pour them two glasses of water, and then left the office with Tan Huimin.

Huang Shangzong and Liu Xiongyuan did not exchange any words throughout the entire process, but their tiger-like eyes kept coldly scrutinizing Qiu Tu.

Even as Qiu Tu left the office with Tan Huimin and the door closed, Qiu Tu vaguely heard Huang Shangzong speak, bringing up the first topic: "Is that Qiu Tu?"

Once outside, the other six executives were already waiting. Their expressions were somewhat grave.

After all, the fact that a state assembly speaker and a shelter councilor personally came to the New Territories Investigation Department with such a bad expression meant that someone was definitely going to be in trouble.

The people most likely to be unlucky are those present.

The fact that such a powerful regional official was holding back made even Tang Feifei, who had a strong background, feel uneasy. After all, if Huang Shangzong really decided to deal with her, the "Fengtian Clique" would find it difficult to go against his wishes: there are still basic rules to follow in officialdom.

Perhaps sensing Tang Feifei's emotions, Qiu Tu walked to her side and gently patted Tang Feifei's hand.

Tang Feifei couldn't help but turn her head to look at Qiu Tu, who gave her a smile.

Whether it was psychological comfort or not, Tang Feifei actually felt a sense of calm down for a moment...

The two speakers then discussed the matter behind closed doors for more than ten minutes before leaving their offices.

He led seven senior executives to the conference room.

Huang Shangzong coldly surveyed the people present, slammed his fist heavily on the table, and said sternly, "I came to the New Territories this time because your New Territories Investigation Department has gone too far!"

"Internal strife! Infighting! Scheming!"

"Do you think this is a peaceful era?! Do you think this is child's play?!"

Huang Shangzong already had a broad, resolute face. When he got angry, his thick eyebrows arched across his forehead, and his eyes widened in a fierce glare. He exuded an overwhelming aura of power!

His gaze swept over the seven high-ranking officials present, finally settling heavily on Yan Chen.

Looking at Yan Chen, Huang Shangzong's eyes were filled with disappointment and even... murderous intent!

He said emphatically, "Yan Chen! As the director of the New Territories City Investigation Department, you bear an inescapable responsibility!"

In fact, ever since Huang Shangzong arrived without even saying hello, Yan Chen's face had turned somewhat ashen.

But now, hearing Huang Shangzong's blunt words, Yan Chen's expression turned even more unpleasant.

But... the person in front of him was the Speaker of the State Legislature, the highest-ranking official in the entire state, and a high-ranking member of his own faction. So he could only sit there silently...

Seeing Yan Chen like this, Huang Shangzong took a deep breath, his gaze turning cold, and then glanced at the several high-ranking officials again.

Then he said sternly, "Now is a crucial moment for the establishment of Dongye Prefecture! It is a crucial moment for the 'Boundless Heart Sea Development Plan'!"

"The state will not allow this kind of infighting!"

"Therefore, whether it's Qiu Tu's attack, Lai Shun's death, or Bai Yu's suicide, it all ends here!"

"Now that the murderer has been caught, he should be sentenced, and executed if necessary! From this moment on, let's turn the page!"

At this point, he first looked at Yu Zhengyi with his tiger-like eyes, and then at Yan Chen.

Then, as if he had made up his mind, he said, "In addition, after discussing with Speaker Liu, I also asked for the opinions of the other speakers."

“Yan Chen is no longer suitable to continue serving as the Director of the New Territories Detection Department.”

"Therefore, effective immediately, he is relieved of his post as Director of the New Territories Investigation Department."

"He has been transferred to the newly established court of the Supreme Council of Dongye State to serve as its presiding judge!"

After saying that, he looked at Tang Feifei deeply again and said, "As for the New Territories City Investigation Department... Tang Feifei will temporarily act as its director."

Upon hearing Huang Shangzong's series of personnel appointments, the senior executives present exchanged bewildered glances.

Tang Feifei was somewhat surprised, while Yan Chen's face turned ashen. This was clearly different from the original agreement reached between the two factions.

Only Qiu Tu appeared relaxed, as if he had expected this outcome. He even took a moment to glance at Yu Zhengyi.

Yu Zhengyi lowered his head, his face showing remorse.

Clearly... all these changes are related to him.

Huang Shangzong came and went in a hurry.

After announcing the appointment, he barely lingered before leaving the New Territories with Yan Chen.

They didn't even give Yan Chen time to pack his luggage.

The entire process emphasized a swift and decisive approach.

Soon, the results of these two meetings began to spread.

When they heard that Secretary Bai had died, Yan Chen had been transferred, and Tang Feifei had become the acting director, the entire investigation department was stunned into silence.

Everyone had only one thought in their minds: It's too fast...

No one expected that the farce of the past few days would end in this way.

And... the final victor was actually the Tang faction?

You know, even Huang Shangzong came this time! And he still couldn't save Yan Chen?

Moreover... he was transferred to be the presiding judge of the Dongye Prefecture Court?

Most mid- to low-level officials had never even heard of this newly established agency. It took some inquiries to figure out its level and structure.

According to the state's official statements, the presiding judge of the court is subordinate to the state legislature and reports directly to Deputy Speaker Liu.

They are on par with the heads of municipal bureaus and are responsible for adjudicating all kinds of major and important cases.

At first glance, it seems like a neutral tone. But upon closer inspection, it's actually a bit marginalized.

After all, what are the heads of the investigation departments in each city? They are local tyrants in their respective cities, and also members of the state legislature.

Even several speakers would strive to win them over.

The presiding judge of the court, while seemingly a respectable position, is actually subordinate to the state legislature and subject to its jurisdiction, and must also take orders from Liu Xiong Yuan...

Furthermore, considering that the investigation departments in various cities may not necessarily give this new department any face, its power is limited.

Therefore... the amount of "power" contained in this is far less.

"Demotion...this must be a demotion..."