Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 756 - 404: I Want to Be a Member of Parliament (10,000 words for Monthly Tickets!)

"Must be some interference on the other end of the phone," the refined man hastened to appease, "Old Huang, don't get agitated...."

He said, "Old Pang simply wanted to show our determination to keep Ai Li safe. He wasn't saying... that we're really going to sacrifice your interests or lose face."

He continued, "Qiu Tu... although his intentions are not upright, and he's greedy."

"But... he still has one merit. That is, he knows when to advance and when to retreat."

"This matter. He was clearly in the wrong. He could have let Larilo go normally, but instead, he set a trap waiting for you to fall into it."

"Although several Members of Parliament didn't bother to argue over his contributions, he knew not to go too far."

"So, there's a high probability that he only wanted to knock on the bamboo to intimidate, then stop when it's satisfactory...."

The refined man had clearly studied the situation in Dongye State well and understood the conflict between Qiu Tu and Huang Shangzong, as well as what Qiu Tu now desired.

He said, "Qiu Tu has gone through so much trouble only for two purposes."

"One is to counter your investigation. The other is... for the position of Bureau Chief."

"You once declared in Xinjie City that unless he accomplished a great feat, Qiu Tu would not be promoted."

"This time... he can be considered to have made a significant contribution. So promoting him wouldn't be seen as going back on your word."

"As for the rest... given his background and family history, he's probably not worldly and will want some wealth."

"These... are all material possessions. If he wants them, just give them to him."

"You surely don't lack these things. If you're a bit tight on funds, you can also tell me, and I will replenish it from the private storehouse of the academy."

Hearing the refined man's words, Huang Shangzong's expression finally lightened a little over the phone.

While he wouldn't really let the refined man compensate, this attitude at least proved that the Faction still valued him.

Therefore, after taking a deep breath, he said, "I understand."

"Rest assured, Qiu Tu truly made a great contribution this time. I won't engage in conflict with him at such a critical moment."

"If he wants it, give it to him!"

By the end, Huang Shangzong's demeanor was filled with an imposing air once again. His tiger-like eyes narrowed slightly, and he exuded a mountain-like presence as he said, "He wants to be Bureau Chief, huh! Then let him have it!"

"I want to see if this little man, who only knows how to scheme, can actually manage the Investigation Bureau of a city!"

Hearing Huang Shangzong's words, the refined man responded with a laugh, "That's the spirit. If he wants it, let him have it."

"When a person's abilities do not match their position, naturally problems will arise."

"By then, you won't even need to intervene; perhaps he'll get himself into big trouble and tumble down..."

After hearing the refined man's words, Huang Shangzong leaned back into his broad chair and deeply "Hmm"ed....

But, perhaps it was the deeply strategic impression that Qiu Tu had left him of late that caused an inexplicable sense of skepticism.

Somehow, he just felt it was somewhat wishful thinking.

Yet, now that things had come to this point, he had no other choice.

So... with a complex gaze, he muttered softly, "Let's hope he really does fall...."

...

Soon, a day had passed.

At night, Blue Moon hung high above Xinjie City, shedding faint light, adding a touch of meaning to Xinjie City as it entered the deep winter.

In Xinjie City, at Tang Feifei's villa.

Qiu Tu was there, engaging in a fierce battle with Tang Feifei.

Since becoming the Domain Master, and her strength had taken another step up, Tang Feifei had seemed to transform into a diligent little bee, wishing to gather pollen every day.

Qiu Tu had been quite busy lately, so he actually wanted to refuse.

But... the things Tang Feifei had done during this period had truly moved him.

And men are a miraculous creature: only one of the heart and the 'little brother' can be soft at any time.

So... he could only passively respond to the battle.

After several days, he had only one thought: These were but a few passing hardships.

And this time was no different, leaving the hardship for Tang Feifei.

Afterwards, Qiu Tu held Tang Feifei and then recalled his planning during this time.

Actually... it was as early as a few days ago, when Tang Feifei had reminded Qiu Tu that "Yellow Phantom" was very important intelligence, that Qiu Tu began pondering how to use this information for profit. (Chapter 397)

Then, while narrating the plan of setting a trap for Ai Li and subsequently releasing Larilo, Tang Feifei reminded Qiu Tu again: the plan to release Larilo was too unpredictable, too dangerous; collusion with the Evil God was a serious crime, and he could lose it all in one wrong move. (Chapter 398)

At that moment, Qiu Tu's heart was inadvertently stirred.

A sudden insight struck him: although both matters were less than perfect, but... if he combined the two, wouldn't the whole situation come alive?

Releasing Larilo was too dangerous, smacking of collusion with an Evil God. And if Ai Li didn't cooperate, he'd likely bring disaster upon himself.

Then... first secure the Sanctuary's high-level agreement, then release Larilo. Wouldn't that remove the danger?

Whether Ai Li fell for it became irrelevant. After all, Qiu Tu's goal of releasing Larilo had been achieved.

Moreover... combining these two plans could also allow Qiu Tu to directly benefit from "Yellow Phantom."

One principle Qiu Tu always believed in was: all unfulfilled benefits are just pie in the sky.

The identity of the "Mysterious person" could indeed bring Qiu Tu immense benefits in the future.

But... Qiu Tu needed to first have a "future"!

In this world full of crises, he had enemies like Huang Shangzong pressing down on the front and the Evil God lurking behind.