Then let them offer their loyalty!

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After guessing Qiu Tu's path to disaster, Tang Feifei felt as if a tidal wave had surged through her heart!

After all, this catastrophic pathway is simply too extreme. It's linked to position or power.

This is clearly a double-edged sword!

Promotion can rapidly enhance one's abilities, but demotion can also lead to a complete downfall.

Moreover... it should be noted that people like Qiu Tu, who are capable, intelligent, meritorious, and lucky enough to rise through the ranks quickly, are a minority.

Most people, even those who rack their brains like Qiu Tu, can only get promoted step by step, advancing a few levels over a decade or more.

Moreover... no mistakes can be made during these ten-plus years. If a mistake is made, there is a risk of stagnation or demotion, resulting in a significant reduction in strength.

No wonder Qiu Tu is willing to do anything to climb up the ladder...

After figuring out Qiu Tu's unusual behavior recently, Tang Feifei suddenly thought of another question: No wonder Qiu Tu wanted to hide his identity as the "Regional Lord"...

He was clearly aware of the "double-edged sword" nature of his cataclysmic path.

They knew that once the information was leaked, they would likely be targeted by the enemy.

So... he had to put on an act in front of outsiders, to prove that he became a fourth-order Cataclysm through "himself" without being promoted, in order to dispel others' suspicions about his Cataclysm path.

Thinking of this, Tang Feifei couldn't help but glance once more at the intertwined figures of Nuwa and Fuxi in the sky.

Suddenly I feel... this phantom really does resemble Qiu Tu's current state.

To outsiders, Qiu Tu's heart and his surroundings seem to be filled only with women and procreation.

But only those who truly understand Qiu Tu know that he wants to establish his own rules for these two worlds!

After mentally reviewing her conjectures about Qiu Tu's catastrophic pathway, Tang Feifei glanced at La Riluo, who was still muttering that Qiu Tu was a catastrophic being from the "reproduction" pathway, but offered no explanation.

She knew that Qiu Tu's choice to let her protect him meant he completely trusted her.

Based on Qiu Tu's understanding of himself, he could definitely guess that after seeing the phantom of the law, he would see through its path to catastrophe.

However, Qiu Tu still chose to protect the righteous path himself.

This trust must not be betrayed.

He secretly classified the Qiu Tu disaster route as top secret.

Tang Feifei withdrew her gaze, stood on the hillside, narrowed her eyes, and sharply scanned the surrounding situation, vigilantly observing the slightest movement.

Since she had promised Qiu Tu to protect him, she would not allow anyone to interfere with Qiu Tu's advancement, even if it meant her own death!

........

Silent all night.

Soon, the night was over.

As the sun sets over the boundless sea of ​​the heart and the bright moon hangs high, Qiu Tu's illusory law becomes even more conspicuous in the desert sky.

The rising sun in the real world also illuminates the entire world!

Morning, New Territories City Exploration Department.

Due to the rapid changes in the situation during this period, the Investigation Bureau is now experiencing some undercurrents.

First, Yan Chen was transferred away, and Tang Feifei became the acting director, temporarily in charge of everything in the department.

Within two days, Tang Feifei became the regional lord and advanced to the fourth-tier Cataclysm, while Qiu Tu temporarily took over as acting director.

After that, Tang Feifei successfully advanced to the fourth-tier Cataclysm, becoming the only regional lord and fourth-tier Cataclysm councilor in Dongye Prefecture.

Everyone assumed that under these circumstances, the New Territories City Exploration Department would enter a period of very stable development.

As it turned out... the shelter suddenly issued a document promoting Tang Feifei to the position of Deputy Speaker of the Dongye State Assembly.

While this may have shocked many, it is understandable.

But... what people don't understand is, even though Tang Feifei has been promoted to Deputy Speaker, why is the position of Director of the New Territories City Investigation Department still vacant?

Even if Yu Zhengyi and Qiu Tu are not very suitable to be the director, we can just parachute in a director.

But... there was nothing there.

This change left everyone confused about what the shelter was trying to do.

Initially, some detectives, section chiefs, and commissioners speculated that the shelter might actually have a preferred candidate, but that candidate was not yet suitable to become the Director of the Investigation Department, so they deliberately left the position vacant for him.

Of course... this guess is practically just missing the chance to pronounce "Qiu Tu" aloud.

Therefore, everyone in the Investigation Bureau began to quietly observe Qiu Tu's situation.

As a result... they discovered... Qiu Tu seemed to have given up?

After making a few public appearances yesterday, Qiu Tu simply stayed in his office today and didn't come out again.

Nobody knows what he was doing in there, and nobody knows what he was thinking.

However... as everyone knows, this is definitely not the state a "winner" should be in.

So, for a time, everyone in the investigation department started speculating again about the shelter's purpose...

Meanwhile, undercurrents were swirling within the investigation department.

12th floor, Yu Zhengyi's office.

Yu Zhengyi and Shi Youxin sat facing each other, both with furrowed brows.

Shi Youxin took a sip of tea, then frowned and muttered softly, "Logically speaking... this shouldn't be the case."

"The Tang family made this move too hastily. Forcibly promoting Tang Feifei will only make her a target of public criticism, and will bring almost no benefits."

"Moreover... a councilor's seat has been left vacant, but no one has been appointed. This is practically telling everyone that there's something fishy about this seat. It's reserved specifically for someone."

"But... who is this for?"

"Qiu Tu? Then why doesn't Qiu Tu step forward to take over power?"

"I don't understand, I really don't understand." Shi Youxin shook his head slightly, his face full of confusion.

After finishing his rambling, Shi Youxin looked at Yu Zhengyi and asked, "Old Yu, have you gotten any information over there?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhengyi frowned, picked up his tea, took a small sip, and then shook his head, saying, "No."

"No news has come from the shelter. The only thing we can find out is that the position of director has been temporarily left vacant."

"But...we have no idea who it is or what their purpose is."

Upon hearing this, Shi Youxin remained silent for a few seconds before finally speaking, "I still have doubts about Qiu Tu."

"This tactic of deliberately leaving space is all too familiar."

"Moreover... Qiu Tu did act a bit strangely today."

"He refused to see anyone. When some department heads wanted to report to him, his secretary would refuse them directly at the door."

"This seems like a cover-up."

"To be honest, I now suspect that he may not even be in the Investigation Bureau at all, but has secretly gone to Dongcheng City."

“Here, he was operating as the acting director.”

Upon hearing Shi Youxin's words, Yu Zhengyi pondered quietly for a moment, feeling somewhat uneasy.

He hesitated for a moment before speaking, "How about this? I'll go and test his strength."

"Let's see if he's actually in his office. And what his opinion is on the director's position being vacant."

Upon hearing this, Shi Youxin pondered for a moment and nodded slightly. "I think it's a good idea."

Seeing that his ally had agreed with his idea, Yu Zhengyi did not delay any longer.

Instead, he got up, took a document from his desk, and stepped out of his office.

Shi Youxin followed him out of the office, watching him and his secretary knock on Qiu Tu's office door. Then, as he walked towards his own office, he secretly glanced at the situation outside Qiu Tu's office.

Just as he was about to reach the door of his office, the door to Qiu Tu's office opened from the inside, and Qiu Tu's secretary, Tan Huimin, stood in the doorway.

Upon seeing Yu Zhengyi, she was visibly surprised and flustered.

Such a change in expression was an extremely obvious signal to Yu Zhengyi and Shi Youxin, who had professional training in interrogation and criminal investigation.

So their hearts skipped a beat. Had they really guessed right?

Is Qiu Tu really not in the New Territories City, but instead went to Dongcheng District to run for a government position?

Meanwhile, Tan Huimin, who was standing at the door, quickly composed herself.

She respectfully saluted Yu Zhengyi at the door and said, "Hello, Director Yu, may I ask what brings you here?"

Upon hearing Tan Huimin's question, Yu Zhengyi snapped out of his thoughts and tentatively asked with a smile, "I have a work-related question I'd like to discuss with Director Qiu. I wonder if he's in his office?"

Upon hearing this, Tan Huimin hesitated for a moment. Then she said, "The director is in his office, but... he's not feeling well today and told me not to see anyone, no matter who comes."

How could a seasoned veteran like Yu Zhengyi be dismissed by Tan Huimin with just a few words?

He smiled and said, "I understand, I understand. Director Qiu is not feeling well and wants to rest, which is only natural."

"However... I have something important to discuss with Director Chiu in person."

“There is a document that requires the signatures of two deputy directors to be valid in the absence of the director.”

As he spoke, he tentatively took a step forward.

But at this moment, Tan Huimin, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, quickly stepped in front of Yu Zhengyi and said, "Director Yu, can't we sign a document tomorrow?"

Tan Huimin's attempt to cover up her true feelings only confirmed Yu Zhengyi and Shi Youxin's suspicions.

Yu Zhengyi chuckled, then looked at Tan Huimin and said, "I'm sorry, Secretary Tan. This document is a bit urgent. It needs to be signed today."

After saying that, he made a move to go inside again.

At that moment, Tan Huimin was almost in tears. She could only stand firmly in front of the door.

She never imagined that she would fail at the task Qiu Tu assigned her, barely managing to hold on for half a day...

She didn't care about being convicted for deceiving Yu Zhengyi; what she cared about was... whether she would affect Qiu Tu's plans!

As a result... just when Tan Huimin was heartbroken and didn't know what to do.

Suddenly, Qiu Tu's deep, magnetic voice rang out in the office, "Huimin, let Director Yu in."

Upon hearing that voice, both Tan Huimin inside the door and Yu Zhengyi and Shi Youxin outside were stunned for a moment.

Qiu Tu? !

He didn't go out?

Yu Zhengyi glanced around nervously, wondering if some kind of recording device was impersonating Qiu Tu.

Just then, accompanied by the sound of footsteps "tap...tap..." from inside the house,

Qiu Tu, dressed in casual clothes, suddenly appeared behind Tan Huimin.

He walked to the door, opened the office door, and stared directly at Yu Zhengyi with an indifferent gaze.

After a moment, he turned his head and glanced expressionlessly at Shi Youxin, who was watching the drama unfold outside his office.

Finally, he turned and walked into his office, saying casually, "Come on, Director Yu, let me see what document requires the signatures of two deputy directors, and is only valid today..."

......

After half an hour.

Yu Zhengyi's office.

Yu Zhengyi frowned and said with a strange expression, "Qiu Tu is actually in the office."

Shi Youxin looked at him and asked curiously, "Are you sure? It's not someone impersonating him, is it?"

Yu Zhengyi pondered for a moment with a look of recollection in his eyes, then shook his head and said, "It shouldn't be. He knows everything about the Investigation Bureau and is familiar with the procedures of the higher-ups."

"Moreover... they are not intimidated by me at all. In fact, sometimes their aura even overwhelms me."

"That feeling is exactly the same as when Qiu Tu was being aggressive... It seems we might have really misunderstood him."

Shi Youxin nodded, his brows slightly furrowed.....

........

A day passed quickly.

Nighttime. New Territories.