Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty!

"I believe with my connections, Chairman Liu stands a great chance," he said.

"And more importantly, Yan Chen's infighting with Yu Zhengyi successfully drew Huang Shangzong into the fray."

"Now, when Dongye State has just been established and all the Speakers are scrambling for power, being delayed for just one morning could result in one fewer Member of Parliament being contacted."

"For Chairman Liu, who has already secured the Xinjie City Investigation Bureau and managed to free up half a day, this is an opportunity."

"There are just over 40 Members of Parliament in Dongye State, gaining one more is like gaining an extra vote."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Liu Fuping nodded slightly, her eyes gleaming with joy as she said, "That's indeed true."

"But..." Liu Fuping paused, then continued, "We haven't come out of this unscathed either."

Qiu Tu, curious, looked at her.

Liu Fuping coughed and said, "Actually... besides being very annoyed with Yan Chen, Huang Shangzong is also extremely irritated with you."

"In a closed-door meeting with Chairman Liu, he described you as: 'Wolfish ambitions, his heart should be condemned!'"

"And he accused you of being the root cause of instability in the Xinjie City Investigation Bureau."

"To be honest, if it weren't for Chairman Liu's support, he would probably have transferred you too."

Qiu Tu, upon hearing this:

Upon hearing this, Liu Fuping stroked her cheek's stray strands of hair and continued, "Even so, he informed Chairman Liu."

"He said that unless you achieve significant accomplishments, you are not allowed to be promoted for the next five years and must thoroughly temper your disposition in your current position."

"After all, he is a State Speaker and Chairman Liu could not oppose him too harshly, thus he had no choice but to agree."

Hearing this, Qiu Tu's face had completely darkened.

Not allowed a promotion for five years...

This punishment might seem trivial as, after all, many people wouldn't be promoted within five years under normal circumstances.

But... it depends on the current situation in Xinjie City and Dongye State.

Dongye State has just been established, it is a time when numerous positions are vacant due to the need for development.

And with the 'Boundless Heart Sea Expansion' project in Xinjie City, there are merits everywhere.

Moreover, there is still a vacancy for Deputy Director of Xinjie City.

So under normal circumstances, even without connections, by accumulating merits and seniority, Qiu Tu could have been promoted again within two or three years.

Yet now, all possibilities are thwarted by Huang Shangzong's declaration of "No promotion for five years."

And what is bureaucracy? One step behind leads to being behind at every step.

If you miss a vacancy, by the time someone else takes that higher position, there's no chance for you to ascend...

Thus, it can be said, unless Qiu Tu achieves great merits, his future is virtually severed by Huang Shangzong!

A State Speaker, one word determining the future of an official at the department level, it's somewhat reasonable...

Yet, Qiu Tu is certainly not willing!

If he didn't have the fallback of becoming a Regional Controller, he'd probably even have the idea of flipping the table now!

However, becoming a Regional Controller is extremely difficult.

Among the Eight Great Shelters and the plethora of elites, how many can become a Regional Controller?

Although Qiu Tu holds vital leverage with Larilo and the Security Department, he's not fully confident.

Even so... now, without any assurance, he must desperately try...

After all, for others, not being promoted just means improving their skills, but if Qiu Tu isn't promoted, he can't even enhance his strength.

Although it was an unforeseen move by Huang Shangzong, it indeed struck him where it hurts most...

Thinking this way, Qiu Tu felt the pressure suddenly surge.

Meanwhile... feeling Qiu Tu's restlessness, Liu Fuping's eyelids drooped slightly; she stopped joking around with him and walked to the couch, sitting herself on Qiu Tu's lap.

With her arms around Qiu Tu's neck, Liu Fuping pressed his head against her soft chest...

Then she softly consoled, "Chairman Liu said... he agreed only as a temporary measure."

"Now that Huang Shangzong is furious, going against him would not be wise."

"Why not agree now and later, either find a way to transfer you or include your name during a collective promotion."

"With Huang Shangzong being so busy, he probably won't focus solely on you."

As Qiu Tu listened to Liu Fuping's comforting words and felt the softness of her chest, he gently encircled Liu Fuping's slender waist, then murmured, "Sister Liu... It's been months, you smell so good."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Liu Fuping blushed, her eyes slightly uplifted, her heart beginning to throb, 'Pitter-patter, pitter-patter.'

Possibly feeling Liu Fuping's steadily quickening heartbeat...

Qiu Tu looked up at Liu Fuping.

The soft glow in Liu Fu's peach blossom eyes almost overflowing, which made Qiu Tu's heart itch...

To hell with Huang Shangzong and promotions!

What is a man living his life for? Isn't it for women!

With more money, higher status, and even leading a rebellion, isn't it all to get more women?

With a beauty before him, who cares about the trivialities! Spring nights are worth more!

With this in mind, amidst Liu Fuping's exclamations, Qiu Tu swept her into his arms!

Liu Fuping, plump and fleshy but weighing only a little over 100 pounds, felt almost weightless in the arms of Qiu Tu, a Third Order Cataclysmic!

Holding Liu Fuping, he turned and pressed her fiercely onto the couch!

Then, with aggressive eyes, Qiu Tu softly said, "Sister Liu, you just said tonight is mine. You weren't lying to me, were you?"