Let them offer their loyalty!

"Those who truly love flowers won't be saddened by their withering, because each withering and fall represents the end of one cycle and the beginning of the next...."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yanyan looked up blankly at him. Her big, "sparkling" eyes, together with the slightly red corners from crying, made her look pitifully charming.

Upon seeing this, Qiu Tu lowered his head to look at her and then gave a nonchalant smile, "Those are all grand truths."

"In the face of such a beautiful young lady, it is only right for me to make the flowers bloom anew."

As he spoke, Qiu Tu's hand slowly swept over the withered flowers on the table.

The next second, Yanyan smelled a fragrance of flowers. She turned her head and saw that the withered flowers on the table had indeed come back to life and bloomed!

With a surprised expression, she opened her eyes wide and covered her small mouth in disbelief.

Qiu Tu then picked up the fresh flowers from the table with a smile and handed them to Yanyan, "The most beautiful flowers for the most beautiful you."

Yanyan's cheeks turned slightly red as she reached out her hands to receive them in a dazed manner.

Looking at the flowers that had bloomed again, Yanyan felt slightly spellbound, as if everything were dreamlike.

After two or three seconds, when she came to her senses and looked up at Qiu Tu, there was no trace of him in sight.

By the time he handed over the flowers, Qiu Tu had already coolly turned around and left!

At that moment, Yanyan stared blankly at the empty entrance of the parlor, feeling somewhat dazed....

"Emotional Fraud Manual" Method 7 of 108 to Improve Relationships: The first impression will most likely determine your image in a girl's mind. And this image may very well accompany you for a long time.

Therefore, creating a good first impression can significantly increase a girl's initial favorability towards you.

Thus, a "well-designed" encounter, a little surprise, a "rescue" can all make you achieve twice the result with half the effort in this relationship.....

.....

After spending two minutes, Qiu Tu checked the favorability of Yan Chen's daughter.

Qiu Tu threw the withered flowers he had just magically switched out into the trash and then hummed a tune as he made his way to Yan Chen's study.

By the door of the study, Ji Chen had been waiting outside.

During the day, Qiu Tu had already learned from Tang Feifei about Ji Chen's identity: a confidant attendant that Yan Chen had brought from the Sanctuary. It was said that he was the child of a distant relative of Yan Chen.

After bringing him to Xinjie City, Yan Chen initially let him stay in the villa to serve as a steward, but after a few experiences outside, he was placed into the Political Department for cultivation.

A true direct descendant.

Seeing Qiu Tu, Ji Chen's face showed no expression. He pushed open the door and said to Qiu Tu, "The Bureau Chief is waiting for you inside."

Qiu Tu nodded slightly and then followed Ji Chen into the study.

In the study, the pitch-black environment swallowed all light except for that small area on the desk illuminated by dim light....

Yan Chen was sitting in that area, his figure shrouded in shadow, quietly smoking.

Amidst the swirling smoke, seeing Qiu Tu arrive, he slowly began, "Tell me, how is the case going?"

"Are those criminals cultists of the Evil God? And they insulted the family of the former section chief, the head of the department?"

Hearing this, Qiu Tu knew the matter had indeed attracted Yan Chen's attention.

This also allowed him to continue pushing forward with his next plan....

So, he slowly began, "Yes, Bureau Chief."

"After today's arrest, the two culprits of the '8.16 Pharmacy Robbery Case' have been caught."

"However, through our investigation, we have found that they are most likely followers of the Evil God Larilo."

"Larilo's Cataclysm Path is Reproduction."

"Thus, to practice their deity's path, they have also been trying all kinds of ways to create chaos and commit despicable acts in Xinjie City."

"Among these… included assaulting the wives and daughters of former section chiefs and department heads."

Listening to Qiu Tu's words, Yan Chen keenly sensed the key issue at hand.

He squinted his eyes as he quietly smoked, then said, "The capture of those involved officials by the Investigation Bureau and the Security Department over the weekend should have been very discreet."

"Where did they get their information from?"

Yan Chen indeed continued to talk about the topic. Qiu Tu smiled inwardly, but his face showed a hesitant expression....

Noticing this, Yan Chen uttered, "Hmm?" with sharp eyes and asked, "What? Is there something you find difficult to say?"

Qiu Tu promptly stood up straight, then lowered his head and said, "Bureau Chief, we haven't cleared up the investigation yet!"

"But... there are clues pointing towards Minister Jia...."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yan Chen's brows furrowed immediately, and he chastised, "Nonsense!"

"You suspect that a minister from the Political Department is involved with the Evil God?!"

"Do you understand what that implies!"

Qiu Tu didn't argue, but quickly bowed his head to apologize, "Sorry, Bureau Chief!"

However, after apologizing, Qiu Tu stopped speaking.

He gave Yan Chen plenty of time to think.

Indeed, after scolding Qiu Tu, Yan Chen smoked and began to ponder quietly.

After two whole minutes of thought, he finally spoke up in a hoarse voice, "What clues?"

Qiu Tu, "The Evil God Lariro once personally revealed that Minister Jia is her follower. Moreover, she has also instructed Minister Jia to eliminate me."

Qiu Tu glanced at the countdown hourglass still ticking in the top left corner.

[Jia Shu's Assassination (28.5 hours)]

[The Watchful Eyes of the Evil God (∞)]

Then he said firmly, "And I have indeed received a piece of intelligence. Minister Jia seems to be making some preparations; I cannot dismiss the possibility of an assassination attack against me."

"According to the intelligence, the attack is very likely to happen tomorrow night."

"So... I think it's quite probable that the minister has some sort of connection with that Evil God."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yan Chen snorted coldly, "You certainly have strong intelligence capabilities. Even able to get information on your own minister."

Qiu Tu said frankly without arrogance, "It's just a coincidence."

Yan Chen took a deep breath, snuffed out his cigarette in the ashtray, then asked, "Do you really have so much confidence in your piece of intelligence?"

Qiu Tu stated bluntly, "I prefer to err on the side of caution. After all, nobody wants to joke with their own safety."

As he spoke, Qiu Tu added, "And... I have heard that the minister is a Second-Order Cataclysmic Awakened. He is impervious to knives and guns, and even a pistol can't harm him."

"So... I worry I am completely incapable of handling his targeting."

This time, Yan Chen looked at Qiu Tu with a bit of surprise. It was unclear whether he was praising or being sarcastic, "Your source of information is quite interesting."

After speaking, he waved his hand, "Alright, you can go now."

"Don't overthink things, trust your superiors."

After saying this, he warned sternly, "This case is a bit sensitive, remember to contain the information. Don't let the outside world know any details."

"If there is an issue, I will hold only you accountable!"

Hearing this, Qiu Tu promptly saluted and acknowledged, "Yes!"

Having responded, Qiu Tu lowered his hand and left the study.

After Qiu Tu had gone, Yan Chen remained sitting in the chair, lost in thought for a long while.

After a moment, he finally called out softly, "Ji Chen."

Ji Chen appeared at his call. Yan Chen said emotionlessly, "Bring Lin Ting here."

Lin Ting was the Special Duties Department Director who had been fawning over Yan Chen at the last senior management meeting. As the head of the largest military force in the Investigation Bureau, his personal strength was clearly outstanding.

So, hearing that he should come over, Ji Chen was clearly startled.

He involuntarily looked at Yan Chen, then quietly asked, "Bureau Chief... You don't seriously suspect Minister Jia, do you?"

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