Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty!

Chapter 41: Deep Gratitude

In fact, even before Qiu Tu led his team to the Qin family, Qin Zhengguang had secretly investigated him.

After all, having a first-level Political Division agent leading a team to his family was a highly sensitive political signal.

Additionally, rumors within the department about “Qiu Tu having an old grudge against the Qin family” made him extremely cautious.

So, he thoroughly investigated Qiu Tu and found that Qiu Tu had almost no interactions or grudges with the Qin family.

This left Qin Zhengguang puzzled.

He then started investigating the source of the rumors about Qiu Tu’s grudge against the Qin family.

His investigation pointed towards Yan Chen and Secretary Bai.

However, during his investigation, Qin Zhengguang discovered that Qiu Tu was affiliated with Secretary Bai. It was with Secretary Bai’s trust that Qiu Tu managed to align with Yan Chen.

But wasn’t Qiu Tu’s recent promotion and departmental transfer orchestrated by Yan Chen? Wasn’t Yan Chen behind this investigation?

This contradictory and complex relationship left Qin Zhengguang unable to find the truth, shrouding Qiu Tu in mystery. Although he knew Qiu Tu might pose a threat, he didn’t dare act rashly.

After suppressing his concerns for two days, Qin Zhengguang coincidentally encountered Qiu Tu on the road today. He intended to give Qiu Tu a warning to deter him.

However, Qiu Tu not only ignored the warning but also took advantage of the situation by hitching a ride.

Qin Zhengguang couldn’t understand Qiu Tu’s thinking.

To make matters worse, when the car arrived at the Investigation Department, Qiu Tu stretched, yawned, and got out without even a word of thanks.

As if just remembering, he knocked on Qin Zhengguang’s window and left a “threat,” “Director Qin, here’s a piece of advice: stay in your office this morning, have some tea, and read some documents.”

Watching Qiu Tu’s carefree departure, Qin Zhengguang frowned, finding it increasingly difficult to understand this young man.

At the Investigation Department’s administrative building, Qiu Tu took the elevator directly to the top floor: the private office space for the department’s senior officials.

As one of New Realm City’s three major power institutions, the Investigation Department had one director and three deputy directors.

Along with Jia Shu, Secretary Bai, the Special Operations Division chief, and the Security Division chief, they formed the department’s power pyramid apex.

These were the nine people at the top of the Investigation Department, overseeing thousands of agents.

On the twelfth floor, Qiu Tu behaved very discreetly. He walked to Secretary Bai’s office and knocked.

A deep voice responded, “Come in.”

Entering, Qiu Tu saw Secretary Bai on a call. Seeing Qiu Tu, Secretary Bai signaled him to sit and continued his call, “Commissioner Wang, I understand. But this must be approved by the Municipal Council before it takes effect. Until then, we can’t arrange anything in advance.”

“I know, but…”

After a minute of evasion, Secretary Bai hung up with a look of relief.

Looking up at Qiu Tu, Secretary Bai smiled, “What brings you back to the office today?”

Facing his supportive superior, Qiu Tu responded politely, “I’m here to report to the director.”

Secretary Bai hesitated briefly, then smiled, “Wait a moment, I’ll check the director’s schedule.”

He picked up a folder, opened it, and casually said, “Qiu Tu, the director is very busy. Besides handling various affairs in New Realm City, he also oversees joint operations with neighboring cities.”

“Only with Director Liu of Eastern City does he not collaborate much.”

“So, don’t bother the director unnecessarily. Do your work properly. If you disrupt his major tasks, I can’t protect you.”

Hearing Secretary Bai’s words, Qiu Tu was initially stunned, then gave him a complex look. Though it sounded like a reprimand, Secretary Bai was actually informing Qiu Tu about Yan Chen’s influence.

New Realm City had six or seven neighboring cities, all within Yan Chen’s influence. Even if Qiu Tu fled to those cities, he would likely be apprehended. Only Eastern City’s director had a grudge against Yan Chen, making it a potential escape route to the disaster zone.

This valuable information was a lifeline if things went south.

Reflecting on this, Qiu Tu looked at Secretary Bai with mixed emotions, silently sighing, ‘Even in the apocalypse, some repay their debts.’

Many knew Qiu Tu owed his rise to Secretary Bai’s support, which led to his alliance with Yan Chen. However, they didn’t know that Qiu Tu had saved Secretary Bai’s life.

Two years ago, during the establishment of New Realm City, Secretary Bai, as Yan Chen’s confidant, was tasked with clearing underground forces.

During this period, he was ambushed, separated from his unit, and nearly killed.

Qiu Tu found him, took him home, and saved his life, just like he had saved A Tai and Eagle.

When New Realm City was established, Qiu Tu leveraged this connection to join the Investigation Department and was recommended to Yan Chen, rising to a second-level agent.

Without Secretary Bai’s help, he would have remained a low-level operative.

Qiu Tu had thought Secretary Bai repaid his debt by then, not daring to trouble him further. Yet, facing danger now, Secretary Bai still provided an escape route.

Reflecting on their history, Qiu Tu was deeply moved.

As he finished reminiscing, Secretary Bai had reviewed Yan Chen’s schedule.

Looking up, Secretary Bai said, “The director is indeed busy today but can spare a few minutes now. Do you want to reconsider, or should I inform him?”

Qiu Tu smiled, “Please inform him, sir.”

Author's Note