Let them offer their loyalty!
Chapter 933 - 461

Thinking thus, Qiu Tu did not involve other security staff, security personnel, or Tao Yaoyao and Shen Lingshuang. Instead, he only called Guan Xiao alone and quietly left the villa.

Just like Guan Xiao and Shen Lingshuang said, Qiu Tu knew that Guan Xiao did not love him; she only regarded him as a boss worth dedicating her life to.

But that was exactly what Qiu Tu liked about her.

This ambitious woman has capabilities matching her ambition, something that is lacking in the other women by Qiu Tu's side.

At the position Qiu Tu is now, what kind of beauties hasn't he seen?

When he was the Deputy Minister of Security in Xinjie City, a single phone call made The Five Elders scour the entire Xinjie City, lining up beauties to be selected as his consorts.

Now, he is the Deputy Speaker of Dongye State and in actual control of one department and two major cities, with countless people trying to curry favor with him.

Countless people want to send women to his bed, and countless women wish to voluntarily climb into his bed.

Thus, beauty has long ceased to be his criterion for selecting women. A woman's capabilities, added value, and even her identity are the main standards he considers.

Like this evening, he has been eyeing the trio of girlfriends. Ai Li has the backing of The Sixth Sanctuary, and her parents are founders of the Academic Faction; Yanyan is the daughter of Qiu Tu's enemy Yan Chen; and Xue'er is the woman of Huang Shangzong.

Each identity is extraordinary. Such conquests are fun, and after conquering, the value increases even more…

Thinking thus, the vehicle traveled on a brightly lit road.

Guan Xiao drove the car, with Qiu Tu sitting in the passenger seat, caressing her smooth thighs.

Possibly guessing Qiu Tu's purpose in calling her, she even specifically changed into casual clothes, wore stockings thin as cicada's wings, and changed her top to a nursing attire, making it convenient for Qiu Tu to act.

So this woman really knows men, a real stunner...

Since the road to Ai Li's house was long, the two chatted leisurely during the drive.

While driving with undivided attention, Guan Xiao casually asked, "Chairman, why do I feel that your relationship with Chairman Huang has eased a lot recently?"

"And..." She paused before continuing, "The 'Disaster Zone Infiltration Plan' was clearly carried out by Chairman Huang, and it's his major political achievement, but you seem very committed and constantly providing him cover."

"As your political rival, shouldn't you have let his plan fail, which would be more beneficial for you?"

Guan Xiao seemed truly puzzled by Qiu Tu's recent actions.

She said, "And since you've become the deputy speaker, you not only support him in everything but also proactively reminded him about the Blood Sacrifice Mark, preventing a major mistake."

"This doesn't seem like your style."

Listening to Guan Xiao's words, Qiu Tu continued to caress her leg and asked with a smile, "What do you think is the reason then?"

Guan Xiao replied, "I guess you are biding your time, waiting for the right moment. Perhaps when the opportunity arises, you will strike and topple him."

Hearing Guan Xiao's words, Qiu Tu just smiled and shook his head.

The vehicle passed one street lamp after another, with the interplay of light and shadow inside the car making his handsome face seem always in the crevice of light and darkness.

After a moment, the vehicle entered a street completely lit up, and the car instantly became much brighter, putting Qiu Tu's face fully in the light.

He slowly said, "In the end, it's all about interests."

"Interests?" Guan Xiao was a bit puzzled.

Qiu Tu explained, "In an Investigation Bureau, there are only so many positions, only so many people above."

"If they don't step down, I can't move up."

"And if I appear strong, even without extra effort from my side, they themselves end up feeling paranoid every day."

"So...this is a problem with no solution."

"This.... got somewhat alleviated once we reached the state level."

Qiu Tu continued moving his hands, but his eyes grew more serious, "First of all, don't think the Chairman and Deputy Chairman are just one rank apart; their statuses are vastly different."

"He is a high-ranking official of the Sanctuary, a Senior Frontier Official. He represents the Sanctuary in ruling Dongye State, symbolically embodying the decree of the Sanctuary."

"And we, the Deputy Chairmen, although appearing prestigious, are actually just on the observational list, not even knowing which way the doors of the Supreme Sanctuary Council open."

"Thus, we Deputy Chairmen can band together to deter him and influence the state's affairs, but it's difficult to affect his position."

"Since our 'attacks are ineffective,' of course, we are reluctant to attack him."

Speaking this, Qiu Tu paused and continued,

"Secondly, Dongye State is a Border State, strategically very important to the Sanctuary, so even if we were to overthrow him, the Sanctuary would parachute in a new Chairman to hold the fort instead of promoting from among us Deputy Chairmen."

"And to prevent the Chairman from becoming too powerful and creating a de facto separation, even if a Deputy Chairman's achievements are outstanding, the Sanctuary is certain to assign them to serve in other states."

"Thus, even if we Deputy Chairmen are to be promoted, it would be to other states."

Hearing this, Guan Xiao's face showed a dawning realization.

Although she is highly capable, due to her identity and status, she never really understood the matters above state level.

Now, having heard Qiu Tu's analysis, she gained an understanding of the situations above the Chairman.