Let them offer their loyalty!

Long after learning of Tang Feifei's true background from Secretary Bai, Qiu Tu had discovered Tang Feifei's greatest advantage.

That was... she was the strongest backer in Xinjie City, the only one who didn't need to cater to Huang Shangzong's whims.

As a talent heavily cultivated by her family, almost every step Tang Feifei took was safeguarded by her family's support.

Even when Tang Feifei was thrown into the lion's den of Yan Chen's stronghold, Xinjie City, for a test, her family never ceased to assist her. This was evident from the fact that she could summon her second uncle at the press of a button.

And because of this powerful background and influence, while others had to please Huang Shangzong, Tang Feifei didn't have to do such things.

Therefore, the death of Wu Zhi was a significant event for other Deputy Directors and committee members, but for Tang Feifei, it really wasn't a big deal.

Things then became simple:

Tang Feifei couldn't determine the fates of those Deputy Directors and committee members, so they didn't care about her;

Huang Shangzong could determine their fates, so those Deputy Directors and committee members didn't dare offend him;

And Tang Feifei wasn't afraid of Huang Shangzong, nor did she care much about his influence on her;

So... Tang Feifei could entirely take on the "death of Wu Zhi" case, using it to indirectly squeeze the soft spots of those Deputy Directors and committee members.

For instance... she could take on the case but suppress the report, delaying the process.

As long as she didn't escalate the case each day, those Deputy Directors and committee members would have to play by her rules for that day, and she and Qiu Tu could roam freely in Xinjie City!

Even if Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei went too far during this time, causing dissatisfaction or questioning at higher levels, as long as Tang Feifei brought out the "death of Wu Zhi" card, looking like she would hand it over for them to deal with, they too had to back down—after all, human nature is selfish, and no one wants to sacrifice themselves for the collective good.

Moreover, the longer the "death of Wu Zhi" case was dragged on, the heavier the storm it would bring, and the less anyone would dare to take it on.

And so... the less anyone would dare to oppose Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei.

With such a strong trump card at hand that could always be used to manipulate the Investigation Bureau's higher-ups, Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei could afford to do much during this period.

So, Wu Zhi could really be considered to have delivered his head over thousands of miles, helping Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei to weather this storm.

Every time he thought of this, Qiu Tu would feel grateful for Mr. Wu Zhi's righteousness. Continue your journey with My Virtual Library Empire

As for whether the excessive actions taken by Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei would backfire once Yan Chen returned, this was something both had considered.

Compared to the potential backlash from their actions, the threat posed by Yan Chen becoming Deputy Speaker seemed significantly greater to them.

Moreover… when Qiu Tu was planning, he had predicted the future many times and made numerous adjustments to his plans.

He was confident that as long as the plan could be implemented successfully and completed, even if Yan Chen returned in the future, the impact on him and Tang Feifei would be minimal...

Thinking in this manner and having listened to Tang Feifei's movements within the Investigation Bureau for the past few hours, Qiu Tu also had a good grasp of Tan Huimin's purpose in coming to him.

So he lifted Tan Huimin's chin with his hand, making her look up at him; then he clicked his tongue twice and said, "Wife, I've listened to all you've said."

"At times, I thought I must have heard you wrong."

"You seem to say... Director Zheng met with Wu Counselor today and recorded a statement."

"The statement not only accused me of messing around with men and women in the Investigation Bureau, but also alleged that I silenced an important criminal, accepted bribes from a criminal's family, and even let criminals go free?"

"And that he was detained because he fabricated false evidence against me?"

At this point, Qiu Tu pinched Tan Huimin's chin and said ominously, "So here comes the question. What do you think he has to pay to quell the anger in my heart and choose to forgive him, or even to rescue him...?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tan Huimin gently bit her lip, her eyes reddening.

Actually... long before Zheng Tao prepared to meet Wu Zhi and frame Qiu Tu, Tan Huimin had discussed this issue with Zheng Tao.

Possibly because she had witnessed her boss's cunning and strategic planning in recent days, Tan Huimin was firmly against Zheng Tao opposing Qiu Tu.

She found it too risky.

No one knew if Qiu Tu had any contingency plans, nor whether Wu Zhi could truly bring Qiu Tu down.

If Qiu Tu really had a contingency, or if Wu Zhi failed, Wu Zhi could walk away, but Zheng Tao couldn't.

Then, Qiu Tu would definitely seek harsh revenge against Zheng Tao.

But, whether due to a growing rift between the couple or because Zheng Tao truly hated Qiu Tu so much, no matter how Tan Huimin tried to persuade him, Zheng Tao still resolutely went to meet Wu Zhi in the end.

And indeed, things turned out as Tan Huimin had expected, with Wu Zhi not only failing to bring down Qiu Tu but even losing his life.

The affair of Wu Zhi's death caused a stir within the Investigation Bureau, with all sorts of speculations abounding. Some said the United Front was out for Wu Zhi's assassination; others claimed the United Front was seeking revenge on Qiu Tu but missed their first shot; there were also those who said... it was Qiu Tu silencing someone.

The first two speculations were dismissed by Tan Huimin in a second. As soon as the incident occurred, her first reaction was that Qiu Tu had shot Wu Zhi.@@novelbin@@

Possibly because she had been toyed with and brought to tears by Qiu Tu before, Tan Huimin was all too familiar with Qiu Tu's methods.