Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty!

Chapter 52: Slapping Fourth Master Qin in the Face

Chapter 52: Slapping Fourth Master Qin in the Face

With this in mind, Qiu Tu turned the steering wheel and hit the gas, heading towards the Investigation Department building.

On the way, he didn't idle.

Jia Shu had indeed restricted his actions, but... he hadn't restricted his mouth.

Who said he couldn't continue this play just because he couldn't get to the scene?

The true protagonist never complains about their circumstances!

Thinking this, Qiu Tu took out another communicator while driving: this one was given to A Tai after becoming an official agent of the Special Operations Division.

Holding A Tai's communicator, Qiu Tu first called his own phone.

"Ring... ring..."

After his communicator rang a few times, Qiu Tu answered. He waited for about ten seconds before hanging up. With this preparation done, he then used A Tai's communicator to call the third key player in this drama: Lin Zuo from the Detection Office of the Security Division.

Moments later, the call connected.

Lin Zuo's cold voice came through the receiver, "Hello. Who is this?"

Due to time constraints, Qiu Tu didn't bother with pleasantries and got straight to the point, "Lin Zuo, it's Qiu Tu."

"My communicator might be monitored, so I'm calling you with this one."

Hearing this, Lin Zuo didn't immediately believe him and asked, "How do I know you're not using a voice changer?"

Qiu Tu replied, "416."

This was the hotel room number from their last meeting, known only to the two of them, so Lin Zuo nodded slightly, initially believing Qiu Tu.

He asked, "What's going on? Any progress on your end?"

Qiu Tu, driving, exaggeratedly said, "Not just progress, a major breakthrough!"

"I'm preparing to give you a big gift."

Lin Zuo asked coolly, "What kind of gift?"

Qiu Tu replied, "I've turned Fourth Master Qin. He holds evidence of Yan Chen's collusion with the RUF."

As Qiu Tu finished speaking, there was a sudden clatter of items from the other end of the line.

If he guessed correctly, Lin Zuo had probably knocked something over in his excitement.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but smile.

See, everyone has desires.

Even an honest, dedicated person has aspirations for their career.

By targeting their desires, you can easily "control" them.

Thinking this, he heard Lin Zuo's restrained voice, "Is it true?"

Qiu Tu didn't answer directly but replied flatly, "Chief Lin, such questioning only makes you seem unprofessional."

Lin Zuo was taken aback by his words and quickly calmed down.

Reflecting on his question, he realized that since Qiu Tu had informed him, no matter how he asked, Qiu Tu would only answer "yes." To verify Qiu Tu's truthfulness, he had to check personally.

'The sudden lead made me lose my cool.'

After silently assessing himself, Lin Zuo regained his composure and his usual professional demeanor as the head of the Security Division.

He no longer asked silly questions but got straight to business, "What do you need from me?"

Qiu Tu nodded slightly. As expected from an elite trained by the shelters, he was more professional than newly recruited agents.

He said, "Fourth Master Qin left the Qin family in two groups."

"He is currently on his way to the Milan Hotel."

"His wife and children arrived at a courtyard on No. 19, Nanfang Street half an hour ago. My people are protecting them."

"The evidence he holds is too crucial and sensitive, involving Director Yan."

"So, I need the Security Division to send people to erase all traces left by these two groups."

"Or at least break the trail."

"Once it's done, my people will take care of Fourth Master Qin's wife and children, while the Security Division protects him."

"The intelligence and credit gained from him will be shared between us."

Lin Zuo didn't agree immediately. He pondered for a moment and cautiously asked, "How long has this been going on?"

Qiu Tu quickly calculated the time, "Less than ten minutes."

Lin Zuo replied, "Still doable."

"I'll dispatch people right away to clear the traces."

"Even if the Political Division gets involved, they won't be able to trace back to you."

Hearing this, Qiu Tu smiled, "Pleasure working with you."

Lin Zuo responded, "Pleasure working with you too."

Hanging up, Qiu Tu felt more at ease.

In crafting this plan, the Security Division was a core element of his strategy.

Qiu Tu's actions today would likely draw Yan Chen's attention.

To investigate tonight's events, Yan Chen would probably deploy his ace department, the Political Division.

Though mostly comprised of new recruits, the Political Division included some elites from the shelters.

If they investigated, the traces left by non-professionals like A Tai and Eagle would be easily discovered.

Therefore, Qiu Tu needed help to handle the traces of the entire incident.

In New Realm City, only the military and the Security Division had experts capable of clearing traces and concealing the Qin family's whereabouts seamlessly.

So Qiu Tu had to cooperate with the Security Division.

Of course, understanding the importance of the Security Division to his plan, Qiu Tu didn't put all his hopes on Lin Zuo.

He had a backup plan—targeting Qin Shuman.

But that would complicate matters further.

Now, having successfully negotiated with Lin Zuo, Qiu Tu felt much more relaxed.

As he watched the street scenes fly by outside the car window, he silently thought to himself, 'Now, I just need to instruct Fourth Master Qin, and everything will be settled.'

With this in mind, Qiu Tu picked up the communicator, ready to call Fourth Master Qin. Unexpectedly, Fourth Master Qin called him first.

Seeing the caller ID, Qiu Tu hesitated for a moment but then answered the call.

As soon as he picked up, Fourth Master Qin's voice came through, clearly agitated and suppressing anger, "Qiu Tu! I want to make a deal with you!"

"A deal?" Qiu Tu glanced at the rearview mirror and asked, "What kind of deal?"

Fourth Master Qin snarled, "I've realized you are not a trustworthy partner! You are deceitful and take pleasure in betrayal! Working with you means I could be sold out any day and still thank you for it!"

"Fortunately, you miscalculated one thing! You were so focused on rescuing your mistress, Qin Shuman, that you forgot she would be in my hands once saved!"

"I'm telling you! Release my wife and children now, or I'll kill Qin Shuman!"

Qiu Tu was momentarily stunned, then he laughed.

"Fourth Master, you've misunderstood. Qin Shuman is not my mistress."

"We are at most two lonely souls having a deep conversation on a dark night."

"In times of chaos, there's only the body; where's the room for feelings?"

"She can't be used to threaten me."

Fourth Master Qin roared, "Stop the nonsense! You think you can fool me about your affair with Qin Shuman!? If you had no feelings for her, would you have bothered to save her today?"

"You’re lying!"

Hearing this, Qiu Tu laughed, "Fourth Master, you really misunderstood. The reason I had you save her was for two purposes."

"First, to give you a reason to attack and kill agents, cutting off your retreat."

"Second, to make you offend Yan Chen. You kidnapped his mistress; do you think he'll let you go?"

"As for Qin Shuman, you can kill her if you want."

"She holds no value for me now."

Fourth Master Qin was visibly taken aback by Qiu Tu's straightforwardness. His resolve wavered.

At this moment, Qiu Tu added, "But, Fourth Master, I didn't expect you to still have second thoughts at this point."

"Seems I have been too lenient with you."

After a pause, he said calmly, "Choose one of your children. Which one do you want to keep?"

Fourth Master Qin was stunned and then screamed hysterically, "Qiu Tu, you dare threaten me!? Do you believe I'll kill Qin Shuman right now!?"

Qiu Tu laughed, "Alright. Then I'll kill your eldest son."

With that, he hung up the phone.

A second later, the phone rang again.

Seeing it was Fourth Master Qin, Qiu Tu hung up.

Fourth Master Qin called again.

Qiu Tu hung up again.

Fourth Master Qin called once more.

This time, Qiu Tu finally answered.

Fourth Master Qin's tone had softened, and he said with a forced smile, "Agent Qiu. Come on, I was just joking. Why did you take it seriously?"

Qiu Tu chuckled, "As expected of a gang leader, you can bend and stretch as needed. But make it quick; I still have tasks to assign to my subordinates."

He then began counting down, "Five."

Fourth Master Qin was taken aback and hadn't reacted when Qiu Tu continued, "Four."

Fourth Master Qin quickly shouted, "Qiu Tu! Qiu Tu!"

Qiu Tu, "Three."

Fourth Master Qin, panicking, said, "Money! All the money my wife and children have on them is yours! Everything!"

Qiu Tu was amused, "Fourth Master, you're giving me what's already mine. Your wife and children are already in my hands; their money and property naturally belong to me. Do I need your permission?"

Fourth Master Qin hastily explained, "If you take the money directly, it will always be dirty."

"I can write a commission letter, stamped and signed, proving I hired you for a task and that this money is your payment."

"Such a document has legal effect with the Municipal Council. This way, the money will be clean."

Qiu Tu, visibly interested, pondered for two seconds before smiling, "Fourth Master, it's a pleasure doing business with you."

"But I have one more condition."

Fourth Master Qin, "What condition?"

Qiu Tu smiled, "Take out a knife and stab Qin Shuman."

Fourth Master Qin was confused, "What?"

Qiu Tu repeated loudly, "Stab Qin Shuman!"

He explained, "Though I don't know why you think I have feelings for her, I don't want to give you or her any illusions."

"Stab wherever you want; whether she lives or dies is in your hands."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Fourth Master Qin slowly turned to look at Qin Shuman, who was tied up beside him.

Qin Shuman, seemingly hearing their conversation, leaned against the car door, looking at the passing scenery outside, and said calmly, "I told you I'm not important to him, but you didn't believe me."

Qiu Tu's urging voice came through the communicator.

Fourth Master Qin gritted his teeth, pulled out a dagger from his waist, and stabbed it into Qin Shuman's shoulder.

"Thunk!" The dagger pierced her shoulder blade.

Qin Shuman groaned, her beautiful face contorted in pain.

Fourth Master Qin let go of the dagger and said into the communicator, "Qiu Tu, I completed your task."

Qiu Tu's approving voice came through, "Well done."

"Next, continue with the plan and head to the Milan Hotel. The Security Division will meet you there," Qiu Tu instructed. "As for your wife and children, as long as you cooperate, I will ensure their safety. So, Fourth Master, stop any scheming."

With that, Qiu Tu hung up.

Listening to the beeping tone from the receiver, Fourth Master Qin's expression turned uncertain. After a moment, he turned to the pale, pain-stricken Qin Shuman and snarled, "I've been in the underworld for many years, and I can read people well. He really doesn't care whether you live or die."

Qin Shuman, leaning against the car door, her face pale with pain, showed no emotion.

Meanwhile, Qiu Tu tossed the communicator onto the passenger seat and cursed, "What a fool, trying to play tricks on me!"

Fourth Master Qin's biggest mistake was severely underestimating Qin Shuman's importance to Qiu Tu. Though Qiu Tu had a deep relationship with her and would help her when possible, it would never be at the expense of his own goals.

Experience from two lifetimes had taught him that in chaotic times, a man could have many women but could not afford to have one in his heart, at least not openly. That would be the deadliest weakness.

After making all the necessary calls, Qiu Tu focused on driving. Ten minutes later, he arrived at the Investigation Department building.

As soon as he got out of the car, a political division agent in a black uniform ran up to him and opened the door. After Qiu Tu got out, the agent saluted him, "Hello, sir. The Minister asked me to meet you here!"

Qiu Tu smiled and asked, "Oh? Where is the director?"

Author's Note