Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty!

Chapter 12: Promotion and Transfer!

Chapter 12 Promotion and Transfer!

Qiu Tu had anticipated how to handle the Aurora Stone ever since he first obtained it. Even from the description, he knew it was precious, but its current uses were beyond his reach.

For Qiu Tu, who had a carefree personality, something he couldn't use immediately was just a useless object. However, this "useless" item was of great value, so he naturally considered using it as bait. The person he aimed to bait was Yan Chen, who currently held Qiu Tu's fate in his hands.

Offering the Aurora Stone to Yan Chen would help gain his trust. Given Qiu Tu’s current status, it would be impossible for him to have acquired the Aurora Stone on his own. So where did the stone from?

Investigating who Qiu Tu had been in contact with over the past few days would point to the mysterious Qin Shuman as the only suspect. This would validate the story Qiu Tu had fabricated about her, thereby resolving his crisis.

Moreover, Qiu Tu had learned from his years in the scam group that giving someone a taste of something valuable could trigger their greed, leading them step by step into a trap. This strategy could be effectively applied to Yan Chen as well.

As long as Yan Chen desired more Aurora Stones or wanted to discover their source, he would need to keep Qiu Tu around.

Qiu Tu could then gradually entice Yan Chen, giving him just enough to keep him hooked but never fully satisfied, leading him deeper into the trap.

During this process, Qiu Tu would continue to grow stronger until he could completely turn the tables.

While Qiu Tu pondered this, Yan Chen examined the Aurora Stone. His expression noticeably softened, becoming less severe.

He toyed with the stone, his raspy voice breaking the silence, "Qiu Tu, don't blame me for not trusting you earlier."

"After all, Shuman is my confidante. Unless I saw solid evidence, it was hard to believe she would betray me."

Qiu Tu nodded in understanding, his expression sincere.

Yan Chen fell silent for a moment, then looked at Qiu Tu with a hint of curiosity, "I believe you now, but there's something I still don't understand."

Qiu Tu replied, "Please, Director, go ahead."

Yan Chen neatly arranged the silver yuan, the small goldfish, and the Aurora Stone on the table, then gestured towards them, "Qin Shuman offered you very generous terms. Why did you choose to report her to me instead of accepting them?"

"And where did you get the courage to suspect and investigate my confidante? Aren't you afraid I'd kill you to keep it secret?"

A subtle, invisible killing intent spread through the room, but Qiu Tu remained unafraid. 'Who are you trying to scare? If you wanted to kill me, you would've done it already. The fact that I'm still alive means you're intrigued.'

Thinking this, Qiu Tu met Yan Chen’s gaze earnestly, "Director, because I am very ambitious!"

"Although I am now a mid-level agent, I am not satisfied!"

"I want to be a high-level agent, a captain, a section chief, even the deputy director!"

"Moreover, I don't want to be stuck in the Administrative Office, a back-office department. I want to join the Special Operations Division, the Political Division, the Security Section, or even a grassroots security bureau!"

"So, I had to take a gamble!"

"Otherwise, I wouldn't be satisfied!"

Hearing Qiu Tu’s words, Jia Shu, standing beside Yan Chen, adjusted his gold-framed glasses and smirked, "Agent Qiu, you're very honest."

"I thought you’d claim it was all out of loyalty to the Director."

Qiu Tu chuckled, "That would be too hypocritical."

Listening to their exchange, Yan Chen continued to toy with the Aurora Stone, deep in thought. After a moment, he looked up at Qiu Tu, expressionless, "Since you have such ambition, I'm willing to give you a chance."

"You want to advance? Then I will let you advance."

"Starting today, you are transferred to the Political Division as a high-level agent."

Qiu Tu's pupils dilated slightly upon hearing this. Although he had expected Yan Chen to offer some reward, he hadn't anticipated such a generous one.

While his rank only increased by one level, moving from the weak Administrative Office to the powerful Political Division increased his actual power by tenfold. Furthermore, being a high-level agent meant he could lead a team as a captain.

The position of captain in the Political Division!

Realizing this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but draw a sharp breath. Yan Chen’s offer seemed almost too generous, making Qiu Tu wonder if he was the one being baited.

Looking at Jia Shu, the head of the Political Division, Qiu Tu noted that his expression remained unchanged, even showing a brighter smile. Seeing Jia Shu’s reaction, Qiu Tu felt a sense of foreboding. His experience in the scam group taught him that if something seemed too good to be true, it probably was—there was likely a trap hidden within.

Sure enough, after offering such a significant reward, Yan Chen spoke again. His eyes cold and calculating as he looked at Qiu Tu, "But this position isn't given for free. You must do something for me."

Qiu Tu thought, 'Here it comes, here it comes.'

He steeled himself, eager to hear Yan Chen's next words.

Yan Chen continued, "Since Qin Shuman is a plant by the Municipal Council, it appears the Qin family has betrayed me."

"So, you will remove them for me."

"In one month, I want to see evidence sufficient to destroy the Qin family on my desk."

Qiu Tu: ???

Hearing Yan Chen's words, Qiu Tu was dumbfounded. 'What? Me?'

He was suddenly bewildered.

Who was the Qin family? They were one of the top three families in New Realm City! Their businesses spanned multiple fields, from illegal medical services to underground brothels, casinos, and loan shark operations, all in the gray areas.

Even before New Realm City was designated a planning area, the Qin family was one of its overlords, with over a thousand thugs and well-armed, trained private soldiers.

In this unstable newly established city, what evidence could bring them down?

Murder? Arson?

That wouldn’t work. In such chaotic times, every major family had committed murder and arson to some extent. There was no way such evidence could topple them!

Feeling overwhelmed, Qiu Tu couldn’t hide his confusion. At this moment, Jia Shu adjusted his glasses and spoke up.

Author's Note