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They speculated that Tang Feifei wanted to place Qiu Tu in the [Training Department] for two obvious reasons.

First, she wanted to sideline Qiu Tu, and second, she recognized his abilities and wanted to see if she could pull him into her camp under the circumstances of close proximity...

But such calculations were far too obvious and were certainly not going to go as planned.

Thinking this, several senior executives couldn't help but turn their eyes toward Yan Chen, waiting for Yan Chen's stance.

Sure enough, Yan Chen gave Tang Feifei an expressionless glance, then turned to look at Secretary Bai, "Secretary Bai, what do you think of Director Tang's idea?"

Before the meeting, it was clear that Yan Chen had already shared his thoughts with Secretary Bai. So when Yan Chen asked, Secretary Bai knew it was time to unveil the mystery.

Therefore, he said to Tang Feifei with a smile, "Director Tang's idea is very interesting. It indeed opens up a new train of thought for us."

"However... I think since Qiu Tu's strength lies in solving cases, we shouldn't waste his abilities."

"So, if we were to create a new Principal Staff position, we could perfectly well add one in the Political Department."

"That way, Qiu Tu could also continue to leverage his talents."

As soon as Secretary Bai spoke, those present immediately understood this was likely Yan Chen's true intent.

'Create a new Principal Staff position in the Political Department...?'

At this thought, everyone present couldn't help but be impressed. They felt Yan Chen really had a "true love" for Qiu Tu.

To create a Principal Staff position within a department, especially as a deputy, is simple but must fulfill a prerequisite: the department head must be at the Deputy Division Level, so that the deputy can be at the Principal Section Level.

And this signifies that the department must be a trump card within the Political Department.

A trump card within the trump cards, and as Principal Staff at that, this was indeed a significant show of favoritism!

Subsequently, the senior executives discussed which division within the Political Department should add the Principal Staff position.

Quickly, with Secretary Bai's guidance, they reached a consensus: the Action Division.

As the most dominant and largest division within the Political Department, the Action Division is virtually synonymous with the Political Department externally.

All jurisdiction over the lower-tier investigators from the Political Department lies in the hands of the Action Division.

Whether it's investigating cases or arresting suspects, none can bypass the Action Division.

This dominance not only allowed the head of the Action Division to concurrently hold the position of Deputy Director of the Political Department but also warranted the establishment of four Deputy Division Chiefs under him, all at Principal Staff rank.

Therefore, if a new Principal Staff position were to be added, this department would certainly be the best choice.

Indeed, when everyone's discussion concluded, a slight smile finally appeared on Yan Chen's face.

His aged eyes slowly swept around the conference room, then he said in a deep voice, "Serving as Deputy Division Chief (Principal Staff) in the Action Division? Indeed not bad."

"However... the work in the Action Division is currently going very well, and the collaboration between the several Deputy Division Chiefs and the Chief is already very harmonious. So what tasks will Qiu Tu be responsible for in this arrangement?"

Upon hearing Yan Chen's words, the high-ranking officials present were momentarily stunned.

This was a meeting of the high-echelons of the Investigation Bureau! Discussing the division of work for a Principal Staff?

Couldn't this matter be privately negotiated and resolved by the Political Department or the Action Division itself?

Or was it that... Yan Chen had some other idea in mind?

And as the others were puzzling over this riddle, Secretary Bai began speaking slowly again.

He glanced at Yan Chen, then said thoughtfully, "The Bureau Chief makes a good point. The work of the Action Division is very important, and as it is currently running smoothly, change is indeed not advisable."

Pausing, he continued, "Additionally, it seems that Qiu Tu has just recently taken over the [Pharmacy Robbery Case], which is quite a busy assignment."

"This case is of the utmost importance to the City Hall and is also the biggest case the Investigation Bureau has seen in the past year."
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"Previously, this case had always been handled by Deputy Division Chief Qin Zhengguang of the Public Security Bureau."

"As far as I know, Deputy Division Chief Qin Zhengguang's main focus has been on this case lately, and his other responsibilities have only included managing a few Public Security Offices like Xiafang Street and Old Alley Street."

"Which, incidentally, are also the areas surrounding where the [Pharmacy Robbery Case] took place."

"Now, since Deputy Division Chief Qin Zhengguang... has been suspended due to his brother's influence, these duties are temporarily without someone in charge."

"Perhaps... we could temporarily assign Qiu Tu to handle these areas under the title of [Pharmacy Robbery Case Investigation Team]?"

Upon hearing Secretary Bai's words, the entire conference room fell into... utter silence.

Even the most cunning of those present were caught off guard by Yan Chen's astonishing plan!

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With these 5,000 words, plus the previous two segments of 7k, the total is 12k, haha!

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Tonight, we continue with a daily ten thousand!