With that thought, Qiu Tu smiled as he crumpled the note, then stood up to take a bath.
Having washed away the traces of last night's battle, Qiu Tu put on his uniform, grabbed a quick bite, and then left Tang Feifei's villa.
The weather in Xinjie City was still not good today.
Thick leaden clouds shrouded the sky, the sunlight struggling to penetrate the cloud layer, casting a few sparse and pallid beams, feebly illuminating the city.
In the bitter winter months, the air was permeated with a cutting chill, each breath seeming to freeze into frost in the lungs.
Upon stepping outside the villa, Tan Huimin was waiting for Qiu Tu. She was bundled up in a thick woolen coat, stamping her feet and rubbing her hands together.
Seeing Qiu Tu, she quickly flashed a smile, then turned to open the car door for him.
Qiu Tu got into the car. His gaze lingered for a moment on his well-trained young female secretary, then he said with a laugh, "Despite wearing such thick clothes, the beauty of Sister Tan cannot be concealed."
Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tan Huimin was briefly taken aback, then responded with a graceful smile, "The director is teasing me again. I'm almost dressed like a giant black bear."
She was indeed a voluptuously beautiful woman, her goose-egg face appearing gentle and lovely.
But the heavy clothing did make her look somewhat bulky.
Qiu Tu chuckled, "If black bears were as beautiful as you, then I'd certainly keep a couple at home."
In this way, after a couple of flirtatious exchanges with his young female secretary, Qiu Tu then composed himself, settling in the back seat.
The vehicle moved slowly. Qiu Tu quietly rested with his eyes closed, and thus the inside of the car remained silent.
After a few minutes of driving, Tan Huimin gently coughed and then suddenly spoke up.
While driving, she asked, "Director... I have something I'd like to discuss with you."
Upon hearing Tan Huimin's words, Qiu Tu gently "Hmm'd" with his eyes still closed, "Go ahead."
Already promoted to Deputy Director, Qiu Tu now had a calm and composed demeanor. He had begun to exhibit the mannerisms of a boss.
Though the impression was somewhat diminished by his handsome face and youthful appearance... But the advancement to Fourth Order had added a certain amount of authority to his presence.
So merely sitting there, others looking at him couldn't help but feel a sense of imposing authority.
Tan Huimin glanced at Qiu Tu carefully through the rearview mirror and then cautiously said, "I've been thinking about what you said the other day, and I think you make a lot of sense."
"In this world, one must either have strength or power. Only with these can one gain true respect."
"So... I want to build a career of my own."
Hearing Tan Huimin's words, Qiu Tu slowly opened his eyes.
He looked at her and then asked, "Which department are you interested in?"
Hesitating a bit, Tan Huimin replied, "The Public Security Bureau?"
"I'm from Xinjie locally. Although my family has been... well… purged, there are still some connections left."
"Because I am your secretary recently, some of my father's former contacts have also started to gather around me."
"With their help, I'm quite confident in managing the security of a region."
"Besides... everyone at the Investigation Bureau knows I'm your secretary, so certain issues shouldn't be too difficult."
"So, I am confident that I can achieve some good results."
Hearing Tan Huimin's words, Qiu Tu glanced at Tan Huimin's loyalty rating: 89.
It also meant it was almost impossible for her to betray him.
And considering that he did indeed need to strengthen his influence in the Public Security Bureau, Qiu Tu gave a slight nod, then agreed, "That's possible."
He said, "After today, I will arrange it for you."
"Right now, you are a Deputy Staff head. I will give you another promotion, to manage a Public Security Office."
He added with a shift in tone, "I will be keeping an eye on your performance."
"If you do well, I will certainly promote you further. But if not... come back early, and continue as my secretary."
Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tan Huimin quickly flashed a tender smile, "Okay, Director."
Shortly after, the vehicle arrived at the Investigation Bureau.
Parking outside the Investigation Bureau Building,
Qiu Tu exited the car and, accompanied by Tan Huimin, made his way to the building.
Ever since the "Encirclement and Suppression of the Evil God" incident, nearly everyone at the Investigation Bureau had become aware of the Supernatural World and Supernatural Powers.
This also meant that the "news" from the previous days hadn't been suppressed as before; instead, it quietly spread...
Consequently, after brewing for a couple of days, most of the agents and department heads at the Investigation Bureau became aware that Qiu Tu had captured an Evil God that existed only in legend.
They also knew that Qiu Tu had interrogated the Evil God, obtained critical leads, and helped Tang Feifei to become the Domain Master.
This dissipated all the rumors that had Qiu Tu living off a woman or rising to power based on a woman's favors.
Everyone seemed to see Qiu Tu anew: a man who could capture a legendary Evil God and support his woman to become the Deputy Speaker.
Thus, wherever Qiu Tu went, he was met with respectful greetings from agents and department heads.
Qiu Tu did not put on airs in response to these greetings; he nodded in acknowledgment each time.
In this way, passing through the eyes of many agents, Qiu Tu reached the 12th floor and returned to his office.
Just as he sat down in his office, his communicator began to buzz.
Qiu Tu picked it up to find that Tang Feifei was calling.