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"In officialdom, the most taboo thing is to stand out from the crowd. This will attract too much criticism and attention."

"Especially for a family like ours, we must not attract attention and keep a low profile."

"Take each step steadily and solidly, strengthen your foundation, improve your abilities, and discover and cultivate trustworthy and capable confidants."

"With your family supporting you, you don't need to rush into promotions. As long as you advance slightly faster at each level, you'll gradually accumulate a huge advantage."

"And those ordinary people... no matter how lucky or capable they are, there will always come a day when their luck runs out."

"Most people reach the top at the vice speaker level and cannot advance any further."

"So don't rush, take your time."

At this point, Inspector Tang paused for a moment, then continued, "Just like you now... you've become the Lord of the Region, a fourth-tier Cataclysm."

"Actually, he barely qualifies as a vice speaker."

"But...do we really have to go up now?"

Tang Jianzhi said earnestly, "Dongye Prefecture has only been established for a little over a month. The five speakers have each performed their duties and have already distributed the fruits of their labor, and everything is becoming stable."

"You became the deputy speaker at this time, a step behind them. Not only will it be difficult for you to have a voice in the state, but it will also alienate them."

"Furthermore, your position was secured through your family's efforts, so your foundation is unstable and you don't have much of an advantage over the other speakers. Most of the state's legislators will be cautious and wait and see."

"At times like this, it's better to take a step back..."

"The title of Regional Lord and Fourth-Order Cataclysm 'Continue to serve as the Director of the New Territories Investigation Department,' as your legislator."

"Because of your strength and status, you will definitely be ranked first among the members of parliament. At that time, several speakers will try to win you over."

"Other members of parliament also know your potential and that you will soon emerge from your dormant period. Instead, they will flock to befriend you, invest in you, or seek your support."

"At that time, your foundation will become increasingly solid!"

"Once the position of vice speaker becomes vacant, he will soar to great heights with unlimited potential."

At this point, Inspector Tang concluded emphatically, "As the saying goes, people must be willing to take risks, and horses must be allowed to roam freely. A thousand days to build a ship, a single day to cross the river!"

Hearing Inspector Tang's heartfelt advice, Tang Feifei on the other end of the phone fell silent for a moment...

As the elder in the family who was the best to her, Tang Feifei knew that Inspector Tang was doing everything for her own good and was recommending the best solution for her.

If she were truly the ruler of the region, a fourth-tier Cataclysm who rose through the ranks on her own merit, she would probably have agreed long ago.

But she wasn't.

Everything she has is thanks to Qiu Tu; now she and Qiu Tu are in the same boat.

They have to keep acting out this play, keep singing it.

Thinking this, Tang Feifei remained silent for a few seconds before continuing, "Second Uncle, I want to be the Vice Speaker."

Inspector Tang: ......

Tang Jiancha was clearly not the kind of person who would agree to something just because Tang Feifei said a few words.

So he frowned slightly, and then tried to persuade her again, "Feifei... why do you want to be the vice speaker now?"

His mind raced, and suddenly a figure popped into his head. He seemed to have found a way to persuade him, and quickly said, "Even for Qiu Tu's sake, you should at least endure it for another year or two, right?"

“You recently became the Director of the New Territories City Investigation Department, and he just became the Deputy Director. The two of you working together will be perfect for him to cultivate his cronies, develop his power base, and make up for the instability in his foundation caused by his rapid promotion.”

"What if... you suddenly step aside at this point and become the vice speaker? What will happen to Qiu Tu then?"

"He just did it again..."

Before Inspector Tang could finish speaking, Tang Feifei coldly interrupted him, "Qiu Tu will take my place and become the director."

"Nonsense!" Tang Feifei's words were so offensive that even the usually good-tempered Inspector Tang couldn't hold back his anger.

He scolded Tang Feifei and then said, "Do you think this shelter is your private property?"

"How do you want to arrange it? How do you want to arrange it?!"

"Qiu Tu has jumped several levels in such a short time. He is already very eye-catching now, but because of his low level, not many people pay attention to him."

"If he becomes the head of an investigation department in another city, or a state legislator, countless eyes will be watching him!"

"Do you want to help him or hurt him?!"

At this point, Inspector Tang emphasized, "Let me tell you, Tang Feifei, don't think that just because you've become the regional lord and a fourth-order Cataclysm, you can arbitrarily control the arrangements of your family and faction."

"The old man isn't gone yet. Even if he were gone, your father and I would still be here! This family isn't your place to make the decisions!"

Inspector Tang said decisively, "Alright, this matter is settled."

"You've just broken through to the fourth rank, take a good rest."

"I'm going to tell the old man and your father the good news."

"Don't worry about Qiu Tu anymore. Wait two years until you're more settled, and we'll make arrangements together."

After saying that, Inspector Tang prepared to hang up the phone.

Just then, Tang Feifei spoke again.

Her tone became firm. She said to Inspector Tang, "Second Uncle, Vice Speaker, I'm definitely going to be promoted."

"The director must also leave Qiu Tu behind."

"Don't blame me. This is what you taught me when I was a child."

"Teach you?" Inspector Tang was clearly a little confused and asked, "What did we teach you?"

Tang Feifei said with a look of reminiscence, "At that time, someone who liked to flatter others got promoted, which I found very puzzling."

"But you told me... that a person's position and income are not actually determined by how much work they do or how much effort they put in."

"It's determined by the value he brings to the department, the organization, and the company."

"Working hard is just like being a beast of burden. In the eyes of superiors: what you can do, others can do too. If you do this job well, it's not because you're good, but simply because your superiors chose you."

"If you don't do it, there are plenty of people who can."

"If the superiors choose someone else, that person might be able to do a better job."

"But... if you have your own unique value and core competitiveness."

"For example, you are so capable that no one else can solve some major cases except you; or you have a powerful family background that can bring various benefits to the department and superiors."

"For example... you can completely put aside your pride and serve your superiors every day, bringing them emotional value."

Then everything will be different.

Upon hearing Tang Feifei's words, Inspector Tang on the other end of the phone already guessed what Tang Feifei was going to say.

His face turned ashen, and he roared, "Tang Feifei!!"

Tang Feifei ignored her and continued, "Second Uncle, now... I am the only area master of the Eighth Shelter."

"I have my own core competitiveness and my own unique value."

"So please consider my opinion carefully. Don't force me..."

Not done yet, Tang Feifei hung up the phone with a "snap" without any expression.

At this moment, Tang, the inspector on the other end of the phone, heard the busy tone in the receiver and his expression changed drastically!

Finally, in a fit of rage, he threw the specially made communicator to the ground!

With a sharp "crack!", the valuable communicator shattered into pieces...

.....

Meanwhile.

Tang Feifei on the other end of the phone tightened her grip on the communicator.

She sighed deeply.

Although she successfully advanced to the fourth-tier Cataclysm, for some reason, she didn't feel very happy.

After all, this way of threatening her family with herself still made her feel a little uncomfortable.

But... she had no other choice. Without this method, she simply couldn't complete her plan with Qiu Tu.

As for... could she simply break the contract with Qiu Tu? After all, she had already obtained the "Boundless Divine Crystal" and become a fourth-order Cataclysm.

Qiu Tu could no longer control her.

Moreover, she is the only person in the world who knows that Qiu Tu is the ruler of the region. If she imprisons or kills Qiu Tu, she could potentially gain the power of the ruler of the region without anyone noticing.

But... let's not even talk about the fact that she never had such a thought.

Even if she had such thoughts and really intended to break the contract, she didn't think she would have a good ending.

Having spent more than half a year with Qiu Tu, she had long known his personality: he was a man of strong emotions who clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment.

I'm so close to him now, I'm practically one of his own. If I dare to harm him on such an important matter, he'll hold a grudge for the rest of his life.

Moreover, Qiu Tu is the kind of cunning strategist who plans five steps ahead for every one step he takes; who knows what tricks he might have up his sleeve to turn the tide or escape.

If the problem isn't completely eradicated, she and the Tang family will suffer endless consequences...

Therefore, breaking a promise is never an option for her.

Thinking this, Tang Feifei couldn't help but look up at the sky and sigh softly.

'Well... let's just take it one step at a time.'

'As long as the outcome is good. Even if I have to apologize at home afterwards and accept my family's punishment, that's fine with me...'

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but think of her second uncle again.

One of the main reasons she sought to negotiate with her second uncle was that he enjoyed the deep trust of her grandfather and father.

Moreover, compared to her grandfather and father, her second uncle was more gentle and tactful.

Tang Feifei was afraid that if she negotiated directly with her grandfather or father, the talks would fall apart.

But... with my second uncle acting as a buffer, the conflict will be greatly reduced, and the success rate will be much higher....

Thinking this, Tang Feifei couldn't help but silently pray, 'I hope my second uncle won't be too angry...'

........

Meanwhile.

Just as Tang Feifei was thinking this...

Shelter. The main residence of the Tang family.

Inspector Tang was indeed furious!

He was panting heavily, stomping his feet in anger!

"You've really grown up, your wings have hardened! You don't even listen to your second uncle anymore!"

"Then why did you even call your second uncle? Just call your dad directly!"

"They just think Second Uncle is easy to bully!"

He angrily yelled a few words at the wreckage of the communicator!

"Knock knock knock~" A soft knocking sound.

Inspector Tang looked up and saw a woman in her early forties, still quite attractive, standing at the door, looking at him with a worried expression.

She has a slender figure and her demeanor exudes an elegance and poise honed by the passage of time.

"Shouye, what's wrong? Who made you so angry?"

Judging from their intimate way of addressing each other, the woman in front of them was clearly Tang Feifei's second aunt and Tang Inspector's wife.

Hearing his wife's question, Inspector Tang seemed to have found an outlet for his frustration.

He said angrily, "Who else could it be! It's none other than Fei Fei, that child!"

Hearing Inspector Tang's words, his wife blinked in confusion and then asked, "Feifei? Isn't Feifei advancing to the fourth rank?"

"We've sent all the experts from our family in the New Territories to protect her. What happened? Is there a problem?"

Hearing his wife's words, Inspector Tang said angrily, "There's no problem. She's been promoted."

Upon hearing this, his wife became even more puzzled and asked, "You succeeded, so why are you so angry?"

Inspector Tang said angrily, "After she succeeded, she became arrogant and stopped listening to her family's arrangements! She even started threatening her family, wanting to become the vice speaker!"