The speed at which things were changing was so fast that Qiu Tu wouldn't believe it if it weren't for Jiang Zhenpeng having set the stage in advance.
Just that, there was one thing Qiu Tu couldn't understand: who exactly was this trap aimed at?
Was it aimed at Tao Yaoyao?
Had Jiang Zhenpeng realized early on that there was a problem with Tao Yaoyao, so he designed a test for her?
And to his surprise, he actually dug out the traitor Tao Yaoyao?
Or was the trap aimed at himself?
Did Jiang Zhenpeng want to send Tao Yaoyao to his side, so he deliberately staged a play?
Just... also unclear what role Tao Yaoyao actually played in this drama.
Was she the informed double agent? Or the unwitting victim who was being calculated against...
Thinking so, Qiu Tu suddenly felt that this matter seemed to become interesting.
Then, as these thoughts ran through Qiu Tu's mind, suddenly, his communicator buzzed.
Qiu Tu picked up the communicator and glanced at it; it was from Bai Ru.
This gentle woman was unexpectedly reliable at some key moments.
Thinking thus, Qiu Tu picked up the communication.
As soon as the connection was made, Bai Ru's voice came through the receiver, "Director Qiu? You've finally answered the phone. Something happened to Secretary Tao."
Listening to Bai Ru's words, Qiu Tu uttered a "hm" and said, "I know about the situation. Tell Yaoyao to come directly to the Investigation Bureau to find me."
"Go directly to the Investigation Bureau to find you?" Bai Ru was obviously surprised.
Qiu Tu said, "It's already exposed; what is there to worry about?"
"Just be careful not to create too much of a fuss."
Hearing Qiu Tu's response, Bai Ru thought for two seconds, saw the logic in it, and agreed.
Half an hour later, Qiu Tu met Tao Yaoyao in his office.
Although this woman had fallen from heaven to the mortal world, she still maintained her own style.
She wore a women's suit, and despite the cold winter, she donned a pair of high heels.
The slim-fit dress, along with high heels that made her legs look even more elongated, accentuated her curves and gave her an even more enchanting figure.
His gaze surveyed her from head to toe, eventually resting on her bright red lips.
If Qiu Tu remembered correctly, the first time he met Tao Yaoyao, she was playing the zither.
And when he asked her what instruments she was proficient in, Tao Yaoyao confidently said that she was very good at the zither, guzheng, flute, and xiao.
This was a true lady cultivated in a Sanctuary.
With this thought, Qiu Tu's gaze fell on the top of Tao Yaoyao's head.
At some point, a Loyalty reading of 65 had appeared above her head.
A not low number, it proved that Tao Yaoyao probably wasn't a part of Jiang Zhenpeng's scheme, and she intended to wholeheartedly join Qiu Tu.
Qiu Tu speculated that her Loyalty most likely came about after the phone call last night when she made the decision to switch allegiance to him.
Thinking so, things became easier to handle.
Thus, just as Tao Yaoyao came to Qiu Tu's office and was thinking of having a good talk with him, Qiu Tu crossed his hands under his chin and then began saying, "Miss Yaoyao, I just happen to need a secretary at my side. Would you like to be transferred from City Hall to work for me?"
No sooner had Qiu Tu's words fallen than Tao Yaoyao, still not reacting, Song Qing came in with tea.
Hearing Qiu Tu's words, she was puzzled: Had she become unemployed just two days after arriving?
Then a glimmer of excitement crossed her face: So... can I slack off again?
Tao Yaoyao didn't notice Song Qing's expression; after a brief reflection, she cautiously asked, "Can I really be transferred over?"
"Wouldn't Jiang Zhenpeng be unwilling to let me go?"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu merely chuckled and said, "That's my business. It doesn't concern you."
Hearing Qiu Tu say this, Tao Yaoyao visibly relaxed, she slightly bowed towards Qiu Tu and said, "Then I'll be troubling Director Qiu from now on."
Qiu Tu said, "Previously, you were Commissioner Jiang's secretary. Coming to the Investigation Bureau to directly become my secretary would be somewhat inappropriate."
"So, when your records are transferred over, you'll be placed in the Administrative Office as a Deputy Division Chief. Consider it a concurrent appointment."
Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tao Yaoyao couldn't help but jolt her head up.
Although Qiu Tu's words sounded plain and casual.... and the reasoning sufficient, in reality... he was silently helping her up one level.
Tao Yaoyao had been her uncle's secretary for nearly two years and had only been promoted once.
Thinking so, Tao Yaoyao was momentarily moved.
「Tao Yaoyao Loyalty +3, current Loyalty: 68」
Seeing the prompt that appeared, Qiu Tu's expression did not change.
The reason he took in Tao Yaoyao was to see what Jiang Zhenpeng really wanted to do.
Moreover... after interacting with Tao Yaoyao for half a year, Qiu Tu had a rather good impression of her; she was a capable woman.
It just so happened that Qiu Tu now needed a life secretary, having her come over and try out was not a bad idea...
So, after settling Tao Yaoyao's position, Qiu Tu arranged for someone to take Tao Yaoyao to collect her things.
As for himself, after pondering for a few minutes, he did not call Jiang Zhenpeng personally but instead summoned Chen Feng to take care of it.
If Qiu Tu were to personally call, considering Jiang Zhenpeng's cunning and patience, it would almost be 100% certain to be successful. Then Qiu Tu wouldn't be able to glean any additional information.
But if Chen Feng were to handle it, there would be many variables. Qiu Tu could also ascertain whether his conjectures were correct based on the varied reactions of the City Hall...
Having arranged Tao Yaoyao's matters, Qiu Tu picked up his communicator to discuss with Tang Feifei, far away in Eastern City, the death of the "Whale Shark" and the collection of Cataclysmic Materials.