Let them offer their loyalty!

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During this period, in order to know his enemies as well as his friends, Qiu Tu had gathered some information about Huang Shangzong from various channels.

He knew Huang Shangzong had a fiery temperament and always acted decisively, never hesitating or dragging his feet.

But... the man had just arrived in Eastern City, taking up his new post, and had already sent someone over. Wasn't that a bit too decisive?

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but be somewhat astonished.

However, after his surprise, Qiu Tu recalled what Tang Feifei had just said.

"Huang Shangzong's" people have come. They're investigating the case of Wu Zhi...

Since Tang Feifei called Huang Shangzong by name, it was clear the investigator wasn't in front of her.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu softly asked, "How's the progress on the investigation?"

Upon hearing the question, Tang Feifei hesitated for a moment, then said, "There doesn't seem to be any leads."

Hearing this, Qiu Tu felt relieved.

He hung up the phone and once again meticulously reviewed the finalization of this case in his mind to confirm there were no loose ends. Then Qiu Tu stood up and took Tan Huimin up to the 12th floor.

Taking the elevator to the 12th floor, they arrived at Tang Feifei's office.

Su Xiaowan was already waiting there.

Seeing Qiu Tu, this lovely girl gave a cute smile, then saluted him respectfully, "Greetings, officer!"

Qiu Tu smiled and patted the girl's shoulder, then asked, "Is Director Tang inside?"

The young girl nodded, then looked around from left to right, her gaze pausing on Tan Huimin for a moment before she came up to Qiu Tu and, on tiptoe, whispered in his ear, "The Bureau Chief seems to be in a bad mood."

"She's been looking gloomy all day."

Qiu Tu nodded at this.

Then he had Tan Huimin wait outside and himself pushed open the door to Tang Feifei's office.

Inside the office, Tang Feifei was holding a fountain pen, her head down as she busily wrote out a training plan.

Ever since Qiu Tu had helped her seize power while Yan Chen was away, her influence in the Investigation Bureau had greatly increased.

She now had many more talents at her disposal and could indirectly control and command more investigators.

Hence, she valued these investigators she could affect enormously and, using her Tang family and Sanctuary experience, she formulated a very detailed and scientific training standard.

In recent times, including Qiu Tu, almost all investigators under the Tang Feifei-aligned faction, controlled by The Five Elders, had undergone the specialized training designed by Tang Feifei.

Qiu Tu had privately consulted his confidants such as Eagle, Ah-Tai, and Ah-Kun about the training's effectiveness.

He received positive feedback.

It was said to be seven or eight times better than Lin Ting's training.

Although Qiu Tu hadn't experienced it personally, he had occasionally paid attention and thought that, though "seven or eight times" might be an exaggeration, "five or six times" was quite possible.

Just with half a month's training, these thousands of investigators began to show a hint of a regular army's discipline, no longer resembling the disordered mob they were before…

From this, it was apparent Tang Feifei really had skills, otherwise, the Tang family wouldn't have cultivated her as a direct heir.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu didn't disturb Tang Feifei. He simply found a chair to sit down and waited patiently for Tang Feifei to finish her work.

After writing for another two minutes, Tang Feifei finally signed her name with a steady hand, picked up the fountain pen cap, capped the pen, and then looked up at Qiu Tu.

Knowing Tang Feifei's personality well after some time, Qiu Tu could indeed sense that her mood was a bit off that day.

So, he couldn't help but ask with concern, "Is the matter tough to handle?"

"I thought the loose ends were tied up quite well."

Tang Feifei shook her head slightly, looking a bit tired, and said, "It's not about your matter…"

"It's pressure from my family."

At this, Qiu Tu grew curious, "Your family? What happened?"

Tang Feifei picked up a coffee cup from the desk, took a dispassionate sip, and then said calmly, "There's been a bit of an issue. "

"And it does relate to you…"

Hearing Tang Feifei's words, Qiu Tu was genuinely surprised. "Related to me?"

Tang Feifei nodded, her wheat-colored face etched with seriousness, "You know about Li Tingdong, right?"

Qiu Tu was slightly taken aback, then he nodded.

Li Tingdong was the newly appointed Deputy Speaker of Dongye State, belonging to the City Hall system. Ranked first among the Deputy Speakers, he was theoretically a half-step above Liu Xiongyuan, Ye Mingfeng, and Dai Yukang.

If Huang Shangzong were not present, he would act as the Speaker. He was a true big shot in Dongye State, a man with authority over millions beneath just one.

Tang Feifei spoke methodically, "He is a central figure in the 'Liberal Democratic Faction,' highly capable and deeply valued by the faction's upper echelons."

"But... naturally, the 'Liberal Democratic Faction' is a small faction, and the other larger factions have reservations about their principles."

"Thus, they couldn't offer Li Tingdong much support in the contest for the Deputy Speaker."

Tang Feifei paused, "And our 'Fengtian Faction' primarily has its roots in City Hall, including a candidate for Deputy Speaker in Dongye State named Guo Huai."

"He's also immensely skilled, though slightly lesser than Li Tingdong, but steadier and with a better grasp of the bigger picture."

"Initially, we planned to elevate him to the position of Deputy Speaker. That way, the Fengtian Faction could lay down its roots in Dongye State, and my promotion would become easier."

"Based on my grandfather's influence, this matter wasn't certain, but our hopes were high."

"But then..."

As she said this, Tang Feifei put the coffee cup back on the desk and looked deeply into Qiu Tu's eyes, "During the discussion of nominees for Deputy Speaker, Elder Wang suddenly spoke up in support of Li Tingdong."

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