Let them offer their loyalty!

The problem was, this led to a very bizarre situation, Yan Chen's opposition, Tang Feifei, had agreed to the matter, so what about his group of confidants, did they agree or not?

For a moment, several of the upper echelons were a bit baffled. They also became unclear about Tang Feifei's tactics.

Had she really been persuaded by Lin Ting? Did she realize the task was impossible and draw back? Or... did she have some other scheme?

Because key information was missing, they of course couldn't guess that Tang Feifei was actually on Qiu Tu's side, coordinating with Yan Chen and Secretary Bai....

This turn of events also made Yan Chen take another look at Tang Feifei, with a flicker of hesitation flashing through his eyes....

But no matter whether Yan Chen was hesitant or not, once Tang Feifei, the opposition, had given in, the tone of the entire meeting was thoroughly set.

Unless someone saw themselves as yet another enemy of Yan Chen, it was unlikely for anyone present to cast an opposing or noncommittal vote.

Therefore, Qiu Tu's somewhat exaggerated appointment was unanimously passed in a strange atmosphere.

Throughout the entire meeting, Yan Chen had hardly spoken or expressed any stance. With a single glance, a single question, he had the direction of the entire meeting in his grasp.

With this, Qiu Tu's appointment officially took effect.

However, after the meeting was dismissed, aside from wondering about Yan Chen's favoritism towards Qiu Tu, the upper echelons were more curious about what Tang Feifei was really up to.

Possibly sensing the upper echelons' curiosity, Tang Feifei deliberately said with a smile as the meeting adjourned, "I hope everyone's judgment is correct."

"If... the [Pharmacy robbery case] isn't solved by the deadline, don't blame me for speaking harshly."

Having said that, Tang Feifei strode away with her long, shapely legs, leaving the conference room like a pantheress.

Shocked by her "harsh words," the upper echelons were stunned for a moment, then "understood" Tang Feifei's thoughts....

'Is she thinking of setting up Qiu Tu for failure? First elevate Qiu Tu and then, when he fails to crack the case, confront the Bureau Chief?'

Though the reasoning was somewhat far-fetched, it was... at least plausible.

Therefore, the upper echelons didn't think too much of it.

Among them, perhaps only Secretary Bai, watching Tang Feifei's retreating figure, furrowed his brows, feeling something was amiss....

Because... her behavior felt... eerily similar to his own?

Ever since he had a falling out with Qiu Tu, he frequently criticized Qiu Tu in front of Yan Chen, but in reality, he spoke in favor of Qiu Tu indirectly....

And Tang Feifei seemed to be doing the same....

'It must be an overthought.'

'How could Qiu Tu possibly join forces with her....'

Thinking this, Secretary Bai shook his head and left the conference room with a "gloomy face."

— Now, he had "a bone to pick" with the "ungrateful" Qiu Tu. The only reason he had been advocating for Qiu Tu all day was because of Yan Chen's arrangements. He shouldn't be happy about Qiu Tu's promotion!

And as the upper echelons left one by one, the ripple effects of the meeting continued to spread through the night....

.....

Interrogation Section. "Yin Caimei Case" investigation team.

Because the case had been successfully concluded, the members of the investigation team were staying late, quietly packing up their things.

Possibly because they had grown accustomed to working with Qiu Tu and to his leadership, everyone present felt a bit reluctant to part.

Cao Dabiao held on to Qiu Tu's arm, theatrically expressing, "Chief! We truly can't bear to leave you."

"Life in the Action Division is no fun compared to being by your side."

"Will you continue to take us with you to your new investigation team?"

Seeing that Cao Dabiao was playing around, Qiu Tu laughed and kicked him in the butt, "Get lost! I'm sick of seeing you these days!"

"Keep you with me? Dream on!"

At that moment, Liu Fuping also sashayed over.

She slapped Cao Dabiao's hand off Qiu Tu and looped her own arm through his. Then, with a look of contempt, she said to Cao Dabiao, "Stop trying to seduce our Chief Qiu. I'll have you know, he belongs to our Interrogation Section."

"And besides, with all the big and burly men in the Action Division, how could they be as cute as the delicate girls from the Interrogation Section?"

As she spoke, Liu Fuping turned to seek backup from Song Qing, who was enjoying the spectacle, "Right, Qingqing?"

Upon hearing Liu Fuping's words, Song Qing chuckled and patted Wang Xi on the shoulder, saying, "Of course."

Wang Xi smirked and echoed the two women's sentiment.

But when the agents from the Action Division heard Liu Fuping's words, they instantly felt a bit "unconvinced."

Since everyone got along well during this time, they didn't hesitate to joke back, "How did the Action Division end up with just a bunch of old men?"

"We have a lot of secretary girls too, okay!"

"Besides, how can you assume the Bureau Chief isn't interested in men?!"

"If the Bureau Chief needs... we wouldn't mind sacrificing ourselves!"

"Ho ho ho ho!" At these audacious words, Liu Fuping and Song Qing laughed so hard they couldn't straighten their backs.

Liu Fuping was all but clinging to Qiu Tu, rubbing against him.

Irritated by the rubbing, Qiu Tu leaned over and whispered in her ear, "If you don't get up, I might just have to... rise."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Liu Fuping's pretty face blushed. She seductively glanced at Qiu Tu, leaned to his ear, and whispered back, "Well, why don't you rise then... stop just firing blanks."

'Hiss!'

The mention of firing blanks made Qiu Tu recall the vision of Liu Fuping kneeling before him, her lips a fiery red.

At that thought, he licked his lips and whispered back, "If I were to rise, then you... wouldn't be able to get up."

Listening to Qiu Tu's unabashed flirtation, Liu Fuping's laughter made her eyes curve into rainbows.

She discreetly pinched Qiu Tu, her tone more flirtatious than annoyed as she said, "You're going to be the death of me!"

And just as everyone was teasing and bickering,

Suddenly, the door to the Investigation Bureau's temporary office was knocked on loudly from the outside.

Soon after, an agent with a beaming smile opened the office door, then respectfully said, "Is Chief Qiu here?"

Upon hearing the agent's words, the temporary office gradually quieted down, and everyone looked at each other, a bit unclear about whom the person was looking for.

Eventually, it was Liu Fuping, who was wrapped around Qiu Tu, who took the initiative to speak up. Her attractive eyes fixed on the agent, she parted her lips and said, "Chief Qiu? Which Chief Qiu? We only have Chief Qiu Tu here."

Hearing Liu Fuping's words, the agent hurriedly said with a look of delight, "Yes, that's right, I'm looking for Chief Qiu Tu."

Upon hearing the agent's words, the office fell silent once more.
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Everyone's mind was racing.

Wait a minute, the Investigation Bureau is a disciplined force where every title, every rank is meticulously adhered to, and one cannot be casual with these terms.

The person had called out Qiu Tu's name, but continued to refer to him as Chief...

So...

Did the Bureau Chief get promoted again?

For a moment, everyone was a bit shocked.

And... Chief?!

Wasn't the Bureau Chief just a Deputy Staff Head before? How could he have been promoted to Bureau Chief?

Suddenly, it felt like the CPUs of everyone present were overheating.

So, whether it was Liu Fuping, Song Qing, Cao Dabiao, Chen Feng, Ding Xiaoliu, Wang Xi, everyone's gaze incessantly flicked toward Qiu Tu, wanting to see his reaction.

And to figure out... just what position Qiu Tu had been promoted to.

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Still 3 chapters of 10,000 words, haha. Chapter 3 will update around 19:00. Begging for the bare minimum monthly tickets!