Let them offer their loyalty!

Chapter 44 Secretary Bai's Astonishment (7000 words, please follow)

As Qiu Tu's voice trailed off, the entire room instantly fell into silence.

All eyes within the room were cast towards Yan Chen.

This matter had significant implications, not only involving the Qin Family, a major clan deeply rooted in Xinjie City, but also pertaining to the Anti-government Armed Forces, and even other forces intricately linked to the Qin Family.

Therefore, only Yan Chen, the highest-ranking official of the Investigation Bureau, could make the decision.

At this moment, Yan Chen, concealed in darkness, had his eyes slightly shut, his fingers gently tapping on the backrest of the chair, "tap... tap... tap..."

The crisp tapping echoed in everyone's ears, but each person perceived it differently.

Especially Qin Zhengguang, who felt as though his heart was about to leap out of his chest with each tap.

He clearly understood Yan Chen's meaning. Hurriedly bowing his head, he offered new terms, "Bureau Chief, I truly did not expect Fourth Brother to do such a thing."

"Rest assured, not only will I ensure he admits his guilt and surrenders himself, but I will also make Sure my eldest brother personally apologizes and reflects on his actions before you," he said.

Although Qin Zhengguang spoke cautiously, everyone present was astute, so they immediately understood his implications:

Qin Heng was the Director of the Civil Affairs Bureau, a crucial part of the government system. If Qin Heng made a mistake, he should be held accountable to the Municipal Committee, not come to Yan Chen.

Therefore, when Qin Zhengguang said he would reflect before Yan Chen, it was clear he was promising that the Qin Family would fully align with Yan Chen.

Upon hearing the terms Qin Zhengguang put forth, Yan Chen finally ceased the tapping of his hand, then spoke indifferently, "I have time tonight at 8 o'clock."

That set the final deadline for the Qin Family.

Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Qin Zhengguang bowed his head in acknowledgment, "Yes."

With an agreement reached between the two men, the remaining matters were easier to handle. Qiu Tu reviewed all the other evidence and clues once again, even laying out the fact that Master Qin Si had tried to bribe him that day.

However, in Qiu Tu's account, the bribe from Master Qin Si was not solicited by him; it was offered by Master Qin Si himself to persuade Qiu Tu to stop his investigation.

Thus, within just over half an hour of reporting, a complex political deal was struck.

Qiu Tu successfully completed his mission, the Qin Family resolved their crisis, and Yan Chen gained the Qin Family's allegiance. As for Secretary Bai... he also got to 'enjoy the show.'

So, when leaving the office, everyone still wore relatively good expressions on their faces.

Leaving Yan Chen's office.

Once the door slowly closed behind him, Qin Zhengguang, with a complex look in his eyes, turned to Qiu Tu. Ignoring Secretary Bai's presence beside him, he murmured, "Thank you."

Qiu Tu smiled and retorted, "If Director Qin's thanks are merely verbal, that would be rather insincere."

Qin Zhengguang was taken aback by Qiu Tu's directness, leaving him in an awkward laugh as he glanced at Qiu Tu, "Don't worry, it won't just be words of thanks."

Qiu Tu replied with a salute and a smile, "Then I shall thank Director Qin in advance."

Qin Zhengguang said nothing more, giving a wry smile before shaking his head and taking the elevator down from the 12th floor.

Although he had reached a verbal agreement with Yan Chen, the crisis for the Qin Family was not genuinely over.

—Until everything was finalized, verbal agreements were worth less than waste paper. So, he needed to rush back to the Qin Family and discuss with his eldest brother, then convince Master Qin Si to sacrifice himself...

As the elevator doors closed behind Qin Zhengguang, Secretary Bai gave Qiu Tu a slight nod, and understanding the signal, Qiu Tu followed Secretary Bai into the office.

Inside the office, while casually closing the door, Secretary Bai spoke softly, "You really gave me a scare just now."

"I thought you were really... becoming a scapegoat."

His face was fraught with relief, "The Qin Family isn't easy to provoke, right? They're one of the biggest snakes in Xinjie City. Even the Bureau Chief has to be cautious dealing with them."

"Moreover, Xinjie is in its infancy and needs the full support of all families. The Sanctuary must also 'buy the horse's bones for a thousand gold', setting an example for other yet-to-develop Disaster Zones."

"So, the Qin Family won't fall, nor can it be allowed to fall. This is a political necessity."

"So, when I heard you discovered evidence of the Qin Family colluding with the United Front, I really sweated bullets."

"Thankfully, you were smart. Although you raised the issue high, you let it down gently. You showed the Qin Family your evidence and left the handling of the matter to them. Most importantly, you saved Qin Zhengguang."

At this, Secretary Bai looked at Qiu Tu with satisfaction,

"If it weren't for your rhetoric in turning the situation around, the Qin Family would have 100% sacrificed Qin Zhengguang."

"If that happened, with the Qin Family deeply hurt, they would certainly harbor resentment against you. Once they caught their breath, they definitely wouldn't let you off easy."

"But now, you've saved Qin Zhengguang, and things are different. You've been gracious to Qin Zhengguang, so even if the Qin Family is displeased with you, he can help withstand some of the pressure."

"He is the second-most prominent figure in the Qin Family, with a pivotal status."

"Plus, this opportunity allows the Qin Family to cut off all their black and gray industries in one fell swoop, thoroughly whitewashing themselves and eliminating future worries."

"Who knows... after this ordeal, the Qin Family might even be grateful to you."

"So, you..." Secretary Bai gave Qiu Tu a profound look, commenting, "You've done a decent job. You have improved."

Hearing Secretary Bai's analysis, Qiu Tu chuckled twice and humbly replied, "Chief, you flatter me. I was simply reporting the facts. I didn't think that far."

Secretary Bai pointed at Qiu Tu, laughing and chiding, "You, you just can't take a compliment."