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'The greater the degree of gratitude received, the greater the benefits? Perhaps... even transcending life and death?'

'That's why... he deliberately followed Yan Chen's suggestion, approached Lariluo, became her follower, and committed a grave crime.'

'Afterwards, even after being captured, he cooperated fully, patiently waiting for Yan Chen to force him to commit suicide?'

'His continued pressure on Yan Chen ultimately led Yan Chen to decide to sacrifice him in retaliation. Had this finally given him his chance?'

'So... I actually helped Secretary Bai?'

The more Qiu Tu thought about it, the more convinced he became that this was the truth. Or... it was related to this conjecture.

Otherwise, it's impossible to explain Lao Bai's line, "See you in the boundless sea of ​​the heart"...

Judging from the conditions of the Boundless Sea of ​​Hearts, Lao Bai's suicide this time may have greatly enhanced his strength.

After all, unless special methods are used, only Cataclysmic Beings of the third rank or higher can enter the Boundless Heart Sea.

If Qiu Tu remembers correctly, Lao Bai wasn't very strong; before he died, he was just an ordinary Tier 1 Cataclysm...

'Regardless... knowing that Old White is still alive somewhere in this world is always a good thing.'

Thinking this, Qiu Tu took out a match, struck it, and then lit the letter in his hand.

I wonder if it's because Lao Bai has been acting strangely lately. He's acting just like the author of the book written by Rao Shou, the Supreme Council Speaker of the Eighth Sanctuary.

In this world where the spirit can influence reality, the purity of thought, the level of one's intellectual realm, and the depth of one's philosophy can have a tremendous impact on one's strength.

Therefore, Qiu Tu always felt that Lao Bai was no ordinary person. His "rebirth from the brink of death," his resurrection in the boundless sea of ​​his heart, might just be part of some grand plan.

However... because there was too little information, Qiu Tu had no way of knowing what Lao Bai was planning.

Fortunately, these things didn't have much to do with him.

So after watching the letter in his hand slowly turn to ashes, Qiu Tu put the matter out of his mind.

Actually... his relationship with Secretary Bai is a bit strange.

After he saved Secretary Bai, she didn't say anything to thank him and just accepted it calmly.

After the New Territories City was established, Qiu Tu was directly brought into the Investigation Department and recommended to Yan Chen.

When Qiu Tu discovered that Secretary Bai's actions were problematic, he simply tried to remedy the situation.

Even when Secretary Bai wanted to reveal information to Qiu Tu, he would use roundabout language to remind him.

Therefore, the two had a relationship that was as platonic as water, rarely speaking, and never asking or discussing anything. Everything relied on tacit understanding and trust.

The same applies to this matter. Now that it's confirmed that Secretary Bai is not dead, Qiu Tu no longer cares about anything else.

As for what Secretary Bai was planning and how much impact it would have, Qiu Tu only knew one thing: Lao Bai wouldn't harm him. That was enough.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu threw the letter, which was almost burning his fingers, into the ashtray, destroying the last clue. Then, he looked at Guan Xiao with a deep gaze.

Guan Xiao was standing ramrod straight in front of Qiu Tu, her uniform buttons undone all the way down to her navel...

That alluring, half-concealed beauty is, frankly, far more captivating than the direct moonlight.

Qiu Tu's gaze lingered on her for a moment before he slowly said, "Section Chief Guan, you did a good job."

"You deserve credit for this."

"In addition, you've already made two major contributions in the case of the Allied Special Forces spy during this period."

"Tell me... what do you want?"

Guan Xiao is quite a character; when Qiu Tu asked, she really didn't hold back at all.

Her beautiful eyes, shimmering with a hint of emotion, gazed at Qiu Tu. Then, with a charming smile, she said, "Sir, I want a promotion. I want to be the deputy director of the political department. I... I really want to advance."

Upon hearing Guan Xiao's words, Qiu Tu tapped his fingers lightly on the table twice, then softly criticized her, "See, you're in such a hurry again."

"If given the opportunity, do you think I wouldn't promote you to the position of vice minister?"

"But... think about it. Yan Chen was just dismissed from his post."

“Speaker Wong and Speaker Lau just came to our New Territories City Investigation Department yesterday and criticized our department for not being united enough and for having serious internal strife.”

"After that, they demanded that we stop fighting and that we not investigate anyone who had been fighting before yesterday."

"Under these circumstances... how could I possibly use a forged will and a frame-up as an excuse to deal with Vice Minister Zhang and then promote you?"

At this point, Qiu Tu lightly patted his face, "Isn't this a slap in the face to the two speakers?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao couldn't help but show a hint of disappointment on her face.

However, for someone as shrewd as her, that hint of disappointment was probably just an act for Qiu Tu's benefit.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu knew he couldn't disappoint his trusted confidant who was so eager to seduce him.

So, he picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip of water, and then said slowly and deliberately, "Of course... we won't allow internal strife, and we won't allow bringing up past issues again. But that doesn't mean we can't deal with Minister Zhang, or promote you..."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao's eyes lit up slightly.

Whether she was genuinely excited or trying to seduce Qiu Tu and get closer to him, she strode over to Qiu Tu with her long legs and riding boots.

Then... facing Qiu Tu, she plopped down on Qiu Tu's lap.

Keep in mind that her uniform buttons were still undone.

Therefore, Qiu Tu could see the softness inside her whenever he looked down.

His heart skipped a beat, but he quickly suppressed his excitement and whispered his thoughts into Guan Xiao's ear.

Guan Xiao initially listened to Qiu Tu's story somewhat casually, her mind still focused on seducing him. However, after hearing Qiu Tu finish explaining the plan, her eyes were filled with surprise, and she couldn't help but look up at the man in front of her.

Qiu Tu smiled at her, then asked, "What? You think it won't work?"

Guan Xiao quickly shook her head, her beautiful eyes sparkling, "No... I just think you're too talented, Minister."

Qiu Tu couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this. Then he gently patted Guan Xiao's bottom and instructed, "Alright, go and do as I say."

Guan Xiao glanced at Qiu Tu with some surprise, but... she still got up and left Qiu Tu's lap.

The reason Qiu Tu was so restrained when facing Guan Xiao was not for any other reason than that Guan Xiao was different from other women.

For other women, the area three inches below the navel is said to be connected to the soul, so if you succeed in getting her, you can further develop the relationship.

But Guan Xiao was different. This woman was deliberately using her beauty to seduce Qiu Tu, but in reality, she was perfectly clear-headed.

Therefore, in this hunting game, at least in the early stages, Qiu Tu was the prey and Guan Xiao was the hunter.

Therefore, if Guan Xiao is allowed to succeed so easily... then Guan Xiao will have to control the pace of the game.

Anyway... Qiu Tu has other women to relieve his lust, so he's not in a hurry.

He kept Guan Xiao hanging, cooperating with her seduction, and even seducing her in return.

The key to conquering this type of woman is to make her feel like she's about to succeed, yet prevent her from succeeding.

Men have desires, and so do women.

When greed accumulates to a certain point, the first one to give in is the loser...

This is the "Counterattack" strategy, one of the 36 ways to deal with women in "The Emotional Handbook".

Specifically designed for proactive women.

As for whether Guan Xiao will end up like Qiu Tu, seeking relief from being tormented by Qiu Tu, it remains to be seen whether she will do the same.

Qiu Tu was certain she wouldn't.

The key to the resource of beauty lies in its scarcity and the fact that it is "one-to-one".

If Guan Xiao dares to go to other men, then her beauty will become worthless in Qiu Tu's eyes.

With Guan Xiao's shrewdness, she couldn't possibly be unaware of this principle...

.....

And so, with Guan Xiao's eyes glistening with tears, Qiu Tu saw her out of the office.

After leaving the office, Qiu Tu also instructed her to prepare the materials needed for the plan in advance.

Then we're planning to have a meeting this afternoon to execute the plan...

After seeing off the reluctant Guan Xiao and closing the office door, Qiu Tu's gaze turned incredibly dark...

Help Yan Chen deal with himself?

Did he forge Old White's will to frame himself?

Did he really think that Huang Shangzong's call to stop the conflict and prevent further infighting would leave him with no way to deal with him?

In his past life, Qiu Tu had seen countless ways to handle such matters subtly and effectively...

Perfect timing! Now that Yan Chen is gone, I need to consolidate power within the Political Department and then focus all my efforts on gaining control of the New Territories...

Thinking this, Qiu Tu snorted softly, then turned and went to the lounge.

He hadn't forgotten his pet, the one whose strength as a fourth-tier Cataclysm was crucial to the success or failure of his plan...

So, he still needs to fool Lariluo a little more...

Thinking this, Qiu Tu went into his rest room, opened the safe, and found La Rilu playing idly inside...

He knocked on the altar, attracting Larilu's attention. Qiu Tu took her out, placed her on the table, and then put on an expression of regret and guilt...

To be honest, his actions were somewhat unnecessary. La Riluo, who was locked in the safe every day, would have wanted to say more even if Qiu Tu hadn't prompted her to ask questions.

So... seeing Qiu Tu like this, La Riluo immediately asked curiously, "What's wrong? Why do you have that expression?"

After saying that, she probably wanted to show off her sense of humor, so she added a title, "My Great Pope."

Upon hearing La Riluo's words, Qiu Tu's guilt deepened.

After a two-second silence, he said to Larilu with a pained expression, "Your Highness... I'm sorry."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, a question mark slowly appeared above La Riluo's head: ?

"What did you mean by 'sorry'?"

Qiu Tu looked at La Riluo and then said guiltily, "Your Highness, from now on, let's each keep to ourselves."

"I'll call you Your Highness. You can call me brother-in-law..."

Lari Luo: ? ? ?

The word "brother-in-law" may have really touched a nerve with La Riluo!

She sprang to her feet, her scarlet eyes fixed on Qiu Tu, and asked, "What do you mean?!"

"You're with Zhao Ji now?"

Qiu Tu lowered his head, sighed deeply, and then said, "Actually... we're not really together."

"I'm just... selling it to her temporarily for a few years."

"I'll come back to you when she's tired of playing around, Your Highness."

Larilu's forehead vein throbbed. "Do you think... this comforts me?"

Qiu Tu looked at La Riluo and said with a hint of helplessness, "Your Highness, please don't blame me."

"I had no choice..."

"It's because Princess Zhaoji gave so much."

Upon hearing this, La Riluo's eyes flashed with a hint of suspicion.

Her bloodshot eyes stared at Qiu Tu, then she tentatively asked, "Is this too much?"

"Would Zhao Ji give you something? What did she give you?"

Qiu Tu has been building up for so long, isn't it all for this?

So he said with a serious expression, "Princess Zhaoji... gave me a pet."

"A... emerald green dragon that can transform into trees!"

At this point, Qiu Tu vividly described the wooden dragon from his memory.

As Qiu Tu described the situation, La Riluo's face grew increasingly puzzled.

The more she listened, the more she felt... it was just like her pet, Daitou!

What?! Her own sister, seeing that she's "dead," is using her assets to seduce her "boyfriend"?!

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