Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 357 - 269: The Second Night with Fang Tangtang (10,000 words for Monthly Ticket!)_2

"If there’s a misunderstanding, it should be cleared up. Don’t let small things turn into grudges, ultimately becoming serious issues..."

In the end, she herself was a bit unsure. She lifted her head, her big watery eyes looking at Qiu Tu, and asked weakly, "Did I get it wrong...?

Qiu Tu:.....

Fang Tangtang’s understanding wasn’t wrong. According to Qiu Tu’s experience as a person in two lifetimes, dating indeed requires honesty and clearing up misunderstandings.

But the problem is... their relationship isn’t romantic love!

Using words like "marriage," "setting up a family," "dating," was just Qiu Tu and The Five Elders’ way of beautifying the relationship.

None believed it, yet... Fang Tangtang, this silly girl, actually believed it.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu gave Fang Tangtang a suspicious glance, trying to see if the girl in front of him really misunderstood, or if she was pretending.

But all he met was a pair of clear, water-like eyes.

Qiu Tu:.....

Forget it. Let her think what she wants.

I’ve been too busy lately to explain it to her.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu nodded and then said, "You’re not wrong in your thinking. You did well.

"Keep it up in the future."

Fang Tangtang’s face blossomed into a sweet smile upon receiving Qiu Tu’s affirmation, clearly feeling a lot happier...

Seeing this, Qiu Tu was at a loss for words for a moment and could only stand up and return to the upper floor.

He randomly picked a guest room, took a bath, Qiu Tu returned to his study, brought the edition of "Existence" back to the guest room, and then started reading it leaning against the headboard.

He planned to finish the book before going to sleep.

This philosophical book was probably written by some big shot at the Sanctuary about their understanding of the world’s essence.

After reading it, Qiu Tu’s knowledge about this world, the Spirit World, the real world, the Cataclysm Path, and the essence of Supernatural Power would significantly improve.

With that in mind, Qiu Tu began to slowly read the book.

But then, he didn’t know how long he had read, maybe 10 minutes, maybe over half an hour.

Suddenly, the door to the guest room was gently pushed open from the outside.

Qiu Tu cautiously lifted his head from the book, and then he saw Fang Tangtang, dressed in a white valley robe, her face flushed, walking in from outside.

Qiu Tu slowly raised a question mark above his head:?

He looked at Fang Tangtang and inquired, "What’s wrong?"

Fang Tangtang gently closed the door, then lowered her head and timidly said, "I’ve come to sleep with you..."

Qiu Tu:....

Qiu Tu felt a headache coming on.

He really wanted to explain to Fang Tangtang: their arrangement was only a political marriage, many things were just for show, and it was enough just to let both sides understand each other’s stance. Read new chapters at novelbuddy

Last night, he took her... because he had to.

But in the future, there really was no need to continue.

And just as he was thinking this, Fang Tangtang shyly covered her face, then untied the belt around her waist.

The next second, the valley robe slid off...

Qiu Tu:.....

Qiu Tu admitted, at that moment, his heartbeat seemed to speed up for an instant.

But after all, he was a decent person. And he still had to read the philosophical treatise tonight!

So, he kept his eyes on the book titled "Existence," one glance, two glances...and then he couldn’t read any further!

’To hell with "Existence," the meaning of ’existence’ is all about XX!’

Thinking those extremely vulgar, philosophy-insulting words, Qiu Tu jumped down and in Fang Tangtang’s exclamation, scooped her up in his arms...

Blue Moon blushed, drawing dark clouds to cover its face.

And Qiu Tu once again indulged in the joy of Fang Tangtang’s facial cleanser...

In the end, Qiu Tu had only one thought.

’Facial cleanser really is better when it’s big!’

....

The next day, Qiu Tu woke up. He looked at Fang Tangtang beside him, speechless for a long time.

’What the hell is all this!’

’Why do I feel like this girl is jinxing me!’

’Dumb and cute thwarts the dark and crafty?’

With this thought in mind, Qiu Tu was deeply puzzled. He then tiptoed to the master bedroom to freshen up.

Without waking Fang Tangtang, who was still asleep from exhaustion, Qiu Tu dressed in his uniform and exited the villa’s main gate.

At this time, the driver assigned by the Investigation Bureau was already waiting outside. Upon seeing Qiu Tu, he hastily saluted, "Minister."

Qiu Tu nodded gravely and got into the car, heading toward the Investigation Bureau.

Throughout the journey, the image of Fang Tangtang lingered in Qiu Tu’s mind.

After hesitating for a moment, he decided to leave a voice message on the villa’s landline, informing Fang Tangtang that he had gone to work.

Shaking his head to clear the image of the cute girl from his thoughts, Qiu Tu refocused his attention on his work.

He now had only four and a half days to resolve Yan Chen’s promotion. He did not have the luxury of time to dwell on romantic entanglements.

The day before, Tang Feifei, Yu Zhengyi, and Shi Youxin had exchanged interests, significantly promoting their various confidants.

As a result, the influence of the three within the Investigation Bureau surged.

Qiu Tu’s side also gained considerably from this. Cao Dabiao was dispatched to the Administrative Office as head of the Propaganda Department, and Chen Feng assumed the position of Deputy Staff Director at the Political Department’s Action Division.

As for the other confidants, they were all promoted from Second-Class Investigators to First Level Detectives.

Even Ah-Tai, Eagle, and Ah-Kun—those brothers not under Qiu Tu’s direct command—were all promoted to First Level Detectives, allowed to lead teams independently and undertake missions, taking a significant step into the ranks of officials.

Considering that yesterday Larilo infuriated Yan Chen to the point of shaking the Illusion of the Law and increasing the devouring speed, it was apparent that Yan Chen was also under immense pressure and remained highly concerned about the external world.

So... the next steps were simple. What Qiu Tu had to do was disrupt Yan Chen’s devouring process.

By doing so, he could prevent Yan Chen from focusing entirely on devouring Larilo.

This would not only delay Yan Chen’s process, affecting his appointment as Deputy Speaker, but also potentially add complications...

Based on the intelligence revealed by Larilo the night before, any disturbance of Yan Chen’s mental focus and acceleration of the devouring would damage his foundation.

Therefore, Qiu Tu was naturally determined to continue his efforts in that direction!

As for how to affect Yan Chen, Qiu Tu actually had a plan in mind since the previous night.

Although Qiu Tu had gleaned many methods and ideas on how to influence the devouring process from Larilo’s lips last night.

But actually... he had asked so many questions more for intelligence gathering, rather than real intention to execute them.

Because... he had long held a stronger trump card in his hand...

Thinking along these lines, after arriving at the Investigation Bureau, Qiu Tu strolled into his office.

Tan Huimin hadn’t come to work today. Or rather, since her attempt to persuade Zheng Tao failed yesterday morning, she had not appeared at the Investigation Bureau again.

Qiu Tu didn’t particularly mind. Zheng Tao and his wife were a gambit—if they proved useful, excellent; if not, he wouldn’t pay them much attention.

With that thought, Qiu Tu locked his office and then proceeded to the resting room, where from the "Gold-Addicted Wallet," he retrieved a black box.

This was a citywide communication device given to Qiu Tu by Liu Xiongyuan.

Using this device, he could directly contact Liu Xiongyuan via a secret line, impervious to any eavesdropping by those in the Investigation Bureau.

Holding the black box and following Liu Xiongyuan’s instructions, Qiu Tu punched in a series of numbers.

The next second, the black box made a "clatter" sound and a miniature earpiece fell out.

Qiu Tu took the earpiece and put it on. The earpiece emitted a "beep... beep..." waiting tone.

Qiu Tu patiently waited a few seconds until a "click" indicated the phone was picked up, and Liu Xiongyuan’s furious voice burst from the receiver, "Damn it! Are those bastards from the United Front looking for death? They dare eye Moonlight Lake!"

"You! Take a few teams! Go sweep their contact points directly!"

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"Wipe out as much as you find! Kill all the related personnel! Not a single one spared!"

"I showed them mercy! At such a critical moment, to play these kinds of tricks with me!"

After ranting for a good ten seconds, Liu Xiongyuan seemed to remember he had just picked up a call from Qiu Tu.

He took a deep breath, and his voice softened, "Qiu Tu, what’s the matter? You wouldn’t call me like this without an urgent issue, right?"

Qiu Tu had heard every word of Liu Xiongyuan’s tirade, clear as day.

These old foxes always had their own agendas in everything they did. Even the most transparent and magnanimous among them were no exception.

This didn’t mean they didn’t trust you; it was an instinct honed from years of navigating the treacherous waters of bureaucracy.

So, while Qiu Tu quietly analyzed the intelligence Liu Xiongyuan’s words revealed, he continued the conversation, "Director Liu, I thought I heard you mention Moonlight Lake just now?"

"What’s happened at Moonlight Lake? Is there any change?"

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