Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty!

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However, both of them knew that serious matters were pressing, so after teasing each other for a few sentences, they began to discuss serious issues.

Liu Fuping looked at Qiu Tu, a rare seriousness replacing the smile on her face.

She said to Qiu Tu, "Qiu Tu, do you know why Chairman Huang came?"

Hearing Liu Fuping's words, Qiu Tu nodded slightly.

"If you don't know, then let me explain..." Liu Fuping actually did not think Qiu Tu would know. Therefore, after she finished the first sentence, she immediately went on with the second.

However, just as she started the second sentence, she realized that Qiu Tu was nodding and not shaking his head.

Her words were abruptly stifled. Her beautiful eyes blinked gently, a hint of surprise in her voice as she asked, "You know why Chairman Huang came?"

Qiu Tu nodded slightly, then said, "What else could it be for? Of course, it's because of the trouble Yu Zhengyi brought."

Upon hearing this, Liu Fuping's eyes blinked, somewhat astonished.

Qiu Tu leaned back on the sofa, fiddling with a box of matches in his hand, his gaze distant as he mentally ran through the entire process of the incident.

If he wasn't mistaken.

After Yu Zhengyi checked that report, Director Zhao must have made a phone call to report this matter to Yan Chen.

The old and calculative Yan Chen most likely detected something amiss from Yu Zhengyi's unusual behavior.

Therefore, Yan Chen took the initiative to find Yu Zhengyi, and then had a lengthy discussion with him.

Qiu Tu speculated. During this conversation, Yan Chen must have chosen the lesser of two evils, admitting to the assassination attempt on himself while denying the sending of Lai Shun to his death.

But... this obviously did not fool Yu Zhengyi.

Yu Zhengyi, cunning and sly as he was, alongside Shi Youxin, were both notorious "non-stick pans."

But to be good at being a "non-stick pan," one must have a particular skill, which is to discern danger.

Ever since Yan Chen advanced to Pseudo Fourth Order and failed in the struggle for Deputy Speaker, he began to become somewhat extreme.

Previously attempting to assassinate Qiu Tu, and now sending Lai Shun to his death.

Then who could guarantee that the next one wouldn't be silencing Yu Zhengyi himself?

Moreover... Yu Zhengyi certainly wasn't aware of the cooperation reached between the "Academic Faction" and the "Fengtian Faction."

He might still think: now Lai Shun is dead, Yan Chen is about to be transferred elsewhere, and Tang Feifei hasn't taken real control yet. The most suitable candidate to become the Bureau Chief, would be himself...

So, although Yu Zhengyi outwardly reached a consensus with Yan Chen, promising to stand by Yan Chen's side, he turned around and reported the matter to Huang Shangzong...

Who is Huang Shangzong? He is one of the few people truly standing at the pinnacle of the Sanctuary.

Over the years, what kind of schemes and machinations has he not seen?

He only pondered the whole incident briefly before probably guessing the truth: the conflict between Yan Chen and Qiu Tu had become fiercely intense, with both sides likely already engaging in mutual assassinations and frame-ups, and even involving other high-ranking officials.

For a State Speaker, this is absolutely intolerable.

Especially now, when Xinjie City is the center of the entire Dongye State and a major focus of attention.

If Xinjie City were to become so chaotic, could the "Boundless Heart Sea Expansion Plan" still proceed?

What would be the image of the newly established Dongye State in the eyes of the Sanctuary?

How would the other cities in Dongye State be managed?

Especially from Huang Shangzong's perspective, it was Yan Chen who initiated this "war," the one who failed in an assassination and betrayed his own faction's teammates.

So, how could he possibly still tolerate Yan Chen.

Thus... today, he was likely communicating with the upper echelons of the "Fengtian Faction," looking at how to reach a new agreement with the "Fengtian Faction" while adjusting Yan Chen's position.

If Qiu Tu was not mistaken, the bargaining chip that the "Fengtian Faction" originally let go of was definitely something more significant than a Court President. It might be a position second only to Deputy Speaker, or one with even more power than a Bureau Chief.

Otherwise, with the shrewdness of Huang Shangzong and Yan Chen, it would not be possible for him to agree to such an arrangement.

As a result, Yan Chen might not have even expected that in the end, it was the high-level officials of his own faction who "betrayed" him.

As for why Yu Zhengyi clearly betrayed Yan Chen, but still stood by Yan Chen's side during the recent meeting.

Of course, it's because... he knows "family shame must not be spread abroad." The matter of Yan Chen sending his own faction colleagues to their deaths had to fester within his own faction's belly.

In public, he certainly must cover up for Yan Chen.

And moreover... with Huang Shangzong's temperament, after hearing his report, he wouldn't possibly tell him his decision on how to handle it.

So, Yu Zhengyi was actually waiting and gambling all day today.

That's why he has been very hesitant and conflicted...

Thinking this, Qiu Tu also raised his head and shared some of his speculations that he could disclose with Liu Fuping.

After listening to Qiu Tu's conjectures, Liu Fuping was completely astounded.

Because... what Qiu Tu said... was even more detailed than what Liu Xiongyuan told her.

This left her unsure of how to respond for a moment.

At this time, Qiu Tu seemed to perceive her embarrassment and took the initiative to start a new topic with a smile.

He said, "Regardless, we can say that we have achieved a great victory this time."

"Lai Shun from the 'Academic Faction' has died, Yan Chen has been transferred, and it's a demotion in disguise."

"Another 'Academic Faction' Deputy Director, Yu Zhengyi, did not succeed in becoming the Bureau Chief. Instead, Tang Feifei from the 'Fengtian Faction' has secured the position."

"But we must realize, 'Fengtian Faction' doesn't have a high-ranking official in Dongye State. Without a leader, they are completely scattered and easy to win over."

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