Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty!

Chapter 11: Turning the Tables!

Chapter 11 Turning the Tables!

At this moment, seeing Yan Chen's cat-and-mouse expression and listening to his detailed and slightly mocking explanation, Qiu Tu couldn't help but curse inwardly.

He finally understood why his "Crisis Sense" had indicated that his lies had some gaping holes the second time it alerted him.

These weren't just "some holes"; they were complete fabrications! Who would have thought that while everyone regarded Yan Chen as a "brother," Yan Chen would play mind games and fabricate the backstory of his mistress!

However, Qiu Tu also knew that now was not the time for regret or frustration.

Regret and frustration wouldn't help matters; they might even cut off his last escape route.

So he needed to calm down and find a way out!

With this in mind, Qiu Tu slowly composed himself, his brain racing.

It was at this moment that his years of "work" experience in the scam group finally came into play.

During his years "working" in the scam group, Qiu Tu had received comprehensive training in fraud, including how to see through a person's weaknesses and how to continue the scam after being exposed.

So, he quickly pieced together the clues he knew and adjusted his plan.

Soon, he had a strategy in mind.

Feeling more assured, Qiu Tu naturally began his second act.

Instead of defending himself, he showed a puzzled expression and asked Yan Chen, "Director, are you sure what you just said is true?"

"If that's the case, then something seems off."

"The Qin Shuman you described doesn't match the Qin Shuman I've interacted with at all."

[Only a liar explains when their lies are pointed out. Someone telling the truth would first suspect the other person's information.]

Then, Qiu Tu precisely pointed out the flaws in Yan Chen's story.

He said, "Moreover, Director, even if everything you said is true, it doesn't clear Qin Shuman of suspicion."

"After all, Qin Shuman has been raised by the Qin family since she was cloned. No one knows what they taught her."

"They could have taught her to always be loyal to you, or they could have taught her to gather secrets while staying by your side."

Hearing Qiu Tu's rebuttal, Yan Chen's smile slowly faded, and his face became expressionless.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu felt a bit more at ease and continued pointing out the flaws in Yan Chen's logic.

"Furthermore, you said the Qin family wouldn't dare to offend you because you hold their lives in your hands."

"Let me boldly hypothesize. If you truly have the power to control the Qin family's fate, then you should also easily control the other clans and organizations in New Realm City, right?"

"As the Director of the Investigation Department in New Realm City, you can easily control all the clans and organizations in the city. Then shouldn't the directors in other cities be able to control the clans and organizations in their cities as well?"

Pausing here, Qiu Tu softly asked, "Then why does the shelter still establish Municipal Councils in each city? Why not let the Investigation Department handle all the city's affairs?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yan Chen was momentarily silent, and the study's atmosphere grew tense.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu knew he had made the right bet.

He remained calm on the surface, but inside, he was cursing Yan Chen's ancestors.

This old bastard was trying to trick him!

No wonder he felt something was off when Yan Chen was talking: if the Investigation Department directors in each city were so powerful, wouldn't the Municipal Council be rendered useless?

There's no way the shelter and the Municipal Council would allow such a powerful department to exist!

Of course, Qiu Tu didn't think Yan Chen was lying about this. He guessed that Yan Chen had likely hidden part of the truth:

For example, the Investigation Department directors could "assess" whether a clan or organization was suitable for cooperation but only had "investigative power," not "decision-making power."

Such significant matters likely needed to be reported to the Municipal Council and decided by the municipal council.

So, even if the Investigation Department director concluded that a clan was unsuitable for cooperation, the Municipal Council could reject this assessment and ask the Investigation Department to reinvestigate.

This understanding aligned with Qiu Tu's understanding of the power structure in the planning area.

Yan Chen had clearly played a word game to test Qiu Tu.

Realizing this, Qiu Tu felt even more assured. He was about to press his advantage when the study door suddenly opened from the outside.

Qiu Tu turned to see Jia Shu entering from outside.

Jia Shu closed the door behind him, then walked slowly to Yan Chen's side, bent down, and whispered a few words in Yan Chen's ear.

The study was very quiet, so even though Jia Shu spoke softly, Qiu Tu still caught some key parts of the conversation, such as:

"Qiu Tu was indeed the first to react during the attack."

"Fang Ming did order Qiu Tu to protect Qin Shuman and retreat, but Qiu Tu didn't retreat."

"The Old Lane Street precinct indeed received Qiu Tu's distress call at the start of the gunfight."

Qiu Tu calmly watched Yan Chen and Jia Shu, feeling even more confident. Then, he presented his most compelling evidence.

"Director, you might think everything I've said is just words, so you don't trust me. But I have evidence."

With that, Qiu Tu took out the cloth bag A Tai had brought.

He stepped forward, placed the bag on the mahogany desk, and respectfully stepped back.

Jia Shu glanced at Yan Chen. After receiving a nod, he walked to the desk, picked up the bag, and opened it.

At first glance, he didn't pay much attention, but upon a second look, his pupils constricted in disbelief. He quickly rummaged through the bag.

After a moment, he quickly walked to Yan Chen's side and whispered, "Director, look."

Yan Chen glanced at the bag, and for a brief moment, his body stiffened.

The next second, Yan Chen looked at Qiu Tu with a deep gaze and asked in a somber voice, "Do you know what this is?"

Qiu Tu first nodded, then shook his head. "I know little."

"Miss Qin only told me this could change my fate and give me incredible power."

"But she didn't elaborate. She just said if I kept helping her, she would give me more."

Hearing this, Yan Chen took the bag and poured its contents onto the mahogany desk.

"Clang~" "Clang~"

First, a few silver coins fell out, followed by a few small goldfish.

Finally, a piece of sea-blue, semi-transparent stone with a faint glow fell onto the desk with a "clang."

It was the cataclysm material: the Aurora Stone.

Seeing this precious material from his chest codeland on the desk, Qiu Tu felt no reluctance.

Instead, he calmly watched the flash of greed in Yan Chen's eyes, recalling the saying:

Greed is the most powerful weapon in this world.

Yan Chen was about to take the bait.

Author's Note