Perhaps it's been too long since he last washed his face with milk, as his complexion had beco much redder.
He looked at Qiu Tu and then said with a smile, "Minister Qiu's proposal is quite interesting."
"You said that by working together, we can ensure Xinjie City is still governed by the People of Xinjie."
"You'll handle the relationships upstairs, while we do the groundwork. Together, we control the Investigation Bureau."
"To be honest, all of us were really interested."
"But... we're old now, and we've lost our grip on power. Whether our subordinates will still listen to us, and to what extent, that's what we're really unsure about."
Hearing Elder Lu's words, Qiu Tu, who had been brooding over the facial cleanser in front of the young woman, replied in a muffled voice, "Elder Lu is too modest."
"Back when my brothers and I were still mingling with the gangs, we had heard of your esteed na."
"Controlling the pure water source of Xinjie City, over a million people's drinking water depended on your mood."
"Not to ntion the two major business groups under you, you also support seven or eight gangs."
"Our Wen Mountain Gang is said to be one of the gangs under your control."
"So I'm very aware of how your subordinates feel about you."
"The sa goes for Elder Fang, Elder Tian, Elder Wei, and Elder Xie."
"That's why I believe that as long as you're willing to stand up, there would certainly be an overwhelming response."
Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Elder Fang, who ranked second, slowly said, "Actually... apart from whether our subordinates still recognize us or not, we are also very concerned about Director Yan's attitude after his seclusion ends."
Compared to Elder Lu's deflections, he was much more straightforward, "You promise to promote our people, but... when Director Yan returns, will he demote them again? Will he be displeased with us?"
"These are all things we need to consider..."
Hearing Elder Fang's words, Qiu Tu smiled as he pinched the dough in front of him and said bluntly, "When in this world are there ever perfect opportunities?"
"To gain sothing, one must take on the corresponding risks."
"If there really were a surefire way to profit without risk, how could outsiders have a chance at it?"
"We would have dealt with it internally a long ti ago."
"So, this is a huge gamble. If we win, we govern the Investigation Bureau together. If we lose..."
At this point, Qiu Tu smiled and said, "You elders, with your status and positions, Yan Chen wouldn't possibly eradicate you completely."
"It seems you would just stay as you are now, retiring peacefully here...."
"That's not much of a loss, right?"
"Besides... haven't you also not given up lately, always looking for opportunities?"
The Five Elders, although they once held high status, equivalent to the current Three Giants of Xinjie City,
they had after all retired and were directly cleared out by the Three Giants.
Therefore, even though they still held a certain influence, compared to soone like Qiu Tu, who had real power in the Investigation Bureau as Deputy Minister, they were sowhat lesser.
Therefore, while Qiu Tu outwardly showed them great respect, he kept firm control of the conversation.
At first, Qiu Tu had spoken roundabout on the subject, but now, seeing the "Five Elders" actually hesitating, he decided to lay it all out and speak plainly.
At this mont, hearing Qiu Tu delving straight into this sensitive matter,
The Five Elders exchanged glances, as if communicating their opinions through their eyes.
A mont passed... Suddenly, Elder Lu broke the silence, changing the subject.
He asked Qiu Tu with a smile, "By the way, isn't Minister Qiu still unmarried?"
"The Pharmacist you keep in the villa... is she your...?"
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Still two chapters of 10,000 words! Begging for the Monthly Ticket!
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