Qiu Tu's promotion became a legend throughout the Xinjie City Investigation Bureau.
In just two short years, he had risen from the lowest rank of Third-Level Detective to the position of Investigation Bureau Chief.
Thus, many people still harbored doubts about Qiu Tu's capabilities.
Especially since some of Qiu Tu's accomplishments were directly related to the Sanctuary or known only to a select few in the state, or high-level officials of the Sanctuary, which led even more people to question Qiu Tu's abilities.
Of course... they recognized that Qiu Tu was somewhat clever and also particularly adept at the struggle and intrigue.
But... in terms of the ability to get real work done, everyone still hadn't seen much.
Therefore, when Ji Qinglin had earlier misled everyone, saying that Qiu Tu wanted everyone to brainstorm and come up with ways to achieve distinction, everyone thought it was possible.
But now... after Qiu Tu had arrived and indeed talked about achieving distinction, it wasn't about everyone contributing ideas, but instead, he had already achieved it?
This truly surprised everyone.
Not to mention Ai Li, Ji Qinglin, and Guan Weihua, even Qiu Tu's staunch ally Guan Xiao looked at Qiu Tu in surprise, unclear whether Qiu Tu was serious or joking.
In the entire office, only Shi Youxin and Lü Cheng, old and young foxes alike, seemed to have a thoughtful look in their eyes.
And within that, Lü Cheng put on a seemingly honest face to hide his own thoughts.
Qiu Tu's announcement had stunned the office into a kind of silence.
Only the sound of breathing echoed; no one spoke a word.
Seeing the atmosphere, Qiu Tu laughed "haha" twice and then said, "Look at you all. I was joking."
Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, the atmosphere in the conference room immediately relaxed. Ai Li, Ji Qinglin, Guan Weihua, and the others all breathed a sigh of relief.
However, just then, Qiu Tu changed his tone and said,
"How far is the Sanctuary from our Xinjie City? They won't arrive until tomorrow at the earliest. So, we have plenty of time to prepare."
Qiu Tu's words made the atmosphere in the conference room tense up once again.
Ai Li and the others were clearly confused: ??
Wait a minute. Was the joke about "not having enough time" and not about "not achieving distinction"?
Ai Li felt completely confused.
From the moment Qiu Tu entered the office to now, a total of only 1 minute had passed, and she had been so rattled that she couldn't think straight.
So, she simply decided to bite the bullet and directly asked, "Wait a second, Bureau Chief."
"Do you mean... you have really achieved distinction? But the Sanctuary's commendation might not arrive until the day after tomorrow?"
On hearing Ai Li's question, Qiu Tu looked at her with a smile and then nodded slightly, affirming her guess, "Yes, that's right, Deputy Director Ai Li."
Ai Li frowned deeply. Then, after pondering for two seconds, she hesitantly asked, "Then may I ask, what grand accomplishment did you achieve?"
Qiu Tu heard her question but shook his head and said, "It's not convenient [to disclose]."
"It might involve the Sanctuary's secrets. I'm not sure whether you have the clearance to know."
Honestly, at that moment, Ai Li wanted nothing more than to tear Qiu Tu to pieces.
Need for secrecy, yet still informing her of the matter, wasn't this just to tantalize her? Cryptics deserve to die!
Perhaps guessing what Ai Li was thinking, Qiu Tu glanced around the room and then said, "I'm telling everyone in advance not for the sake of tantalizing you, but because we need to prepare in advance."
"In the next two days, high-level officials from the Sanctuary will likely be visiting, and our Investigation Bureau needs to be ready for the reception and security work."
When the topic turned serious, Qiu Tu also stopped smiling. He leaned back in his chair and then pointed, "Director Guan."
Guan Weihua heard his name and quickly responded, "Present."
Qiu Tu hummed deeply and then said, "In the next few days, Xinjie City needs to crack down on public security."
"You'll have to work a bit harder, go around to various Public Security Offices to inspect."
"I will send Secretary Tan and Chief Song to assist you."
Chief Song was Song Qing.
This girl, though fond of slacking off and being late or leaving early, was one of Qiu Tu's earliest subordinates.
Originally, of Qiu Tu's trio, Liu Fuping went to the state, Wang Xi had already been imprisoned, leaving only her to live a carefree life day by day.
Qiu Tu always had a good impression of her, so every time there was a promotion, he would find a reason to support her rise. She had already become a Deputy Staff, holding a sinecure in the Public Security Bureau.
Every day at work was just about eating and roaming around, with the obvious protection of someone behind her.
Qiu Tu had promised her to send her to the Public Security Office. So this inspection would be a good chance for her to take a look at each office and choose a district she liked.
And if she happened to run into someone engaging in corruption, she could take them down on the spot, which would make room for her as well.
Thus, Qiu Tu was killing several birds with one stone.
But Guan Weihua was unaware of Qiu Tu's scheming. Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, he promptly affirmed, "Yes, Bureau Chief. I will conduct the inspection right after the meeting."
Qiu Tu hummed in acknowledgment, then turned to look at Guan Xiao and said, "Minister Guan, the Political Department also needs to take action."
"In the next few days, sort through the intelligence, focusing on the United Front, the Cult of Destruction, and New Democracy, these anti-government armed forces and extreme sects."
"Then monitor their informants and spies. Don't let them send out any signals."
Perhaps having just been indulged thoroughly by Qiu Tu, Guan Xiao, already a bright and beautiful woman, looked even more radiant.
Her long hair cascaded like a waterfall, casually draped over one shoulder, and occasionally stirred nonchalantly, as if teasing Qiu Tu's heartstrings.