Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty!

Chapter 43: The Reverse

Chapter 43: The Reverse

If Qiu Tu's evidence was insufficient, things would be even easier for Qin Zhengguang.

He wouldn't need the Qin family to act; he could ensure Qiu Tu's demise himself.

Sensing Qin Zhengguang's thoughts, Qiu Tu smiled and continued his report, “After receiving the anonymous tip-off, I didn't act rashly. I reported to you, Director, and requested reinforcements. You approved my investigation and dispatched the reinforcements that night.”

Qin Zhengguang's heart sank. He glanced covertly at Yan Chen, realizing he might have underestimated the situation.

Qiu Tu’s daring investigation was clearly authorized, most likely by Yan Chen, Secretary Bai, or Jia Shu.

The close relationship between Qiu Tu and these three was evident, indicating their possible involvement in this operation.

‘What if they are targeting the Qin family?’ The thought chilled Qin Zhengguang, making his face darken and his hands clench tightly.

Qiu Tu glanced at Qin Zhengguang before continuing, “Once I received the reinforcements, I wasted no time and had them investigate the leads. Soon, we uncovered substantial evidence. We found the warehouse where the Qin family secretly stored illegal drugs, letters of contact with anti-government organizations, and even intercepted communications detailing transactions between the Qin family and the RUF. We also discovered evidence of the Qin family illegally releasing anti-government members.”

He realized there must be a traitor within the Qin family, as Qiu Tu couldn’t have uncovered so much in just a few days otherwise.

The situation was dire; the Qin family wouldn’t emerge unscathed.

Even though the Qin family had deep roots, and the Investigation Department and the City Council wouldn't completely destroy them, the Qin family still had to offer significant benefits and present a scapegoat to quell the matter. Given the evidence Qiu Tu had gathered and his position as the Deputy Director of the Security Division, who would make a better scapegoat?

To protect the family, they would undoubtedly sacrifice him to save the others.

With this realization, Qin Zhengguang felt his mouth dry, his legs weak, and his ears ringing. The sounds around him seemed to grow distant, becoming increasingly hard to hear.

In that dazed moment, he vaguely heard Qiu Tu say, "After these past two days of investigation, combined with my questioning of Director Qin this morning, we can basically confirm that Fourth Master Qin, Qin Jinsheng, is the mastermind behind all of this."

"In the wake of Old Master Qin’s..."

At that moment, Qin Zhengguang felt his mind go blank.

Who?

Who was the mastermind?

It wasn’t me? It was the fourth brother??

Instantly, his thoughts converged rapidly, and the surrounding sounds became much clearer.

Then he heard Qiu Tu continue, "After Old Master Qin’s death, the brothers divided the family assets. Fourth Master Qin received the underground brothels, casinos, and loan shark operations."

"Due to the nature of these industries, he came into contact with members of the United Front. He then realized it was an opportunity to make exorbitant profits."

"So, he secretly used Director Qin’s and Commissioner Qin Heng’s names to collect medicines and sell them at high prices to the United Front."

"Moreover, during the transactions, he refused to accept monetary payments from the United Front, instead demanding that they scour the disaster zones for people, using them as currency."

"Girls in their teens and twenties were sent to the brothels, while boys aged two or three were raised to become enforcers."

Qin Zhengguang’s emotions gradually stabilized.

Listening to Qiu Tu’s narration, he realized that Qiu Tu indeed possessed substantial evidence of the Qin family’s illegal activities.

Although this evidence wasn't enough to destroy the Qin family, it was sufficient to inflict serious damage and make him, the second most important figure in the Qin family, the scapegoat.

However, Qiu Tu had raised his hand high, only to bring it down gently, merely asking the fourth brother to take the fall. This was a path he had never considered.

Thinking this, Qin Zhengguang looked at Qiu Tu with a complex expression, trying to discern what Qiu Tu was really up to.

At that moment, Qiu Tu happened to look back at him.

Suddenly meeting Qiu Tu’s gaze, Qin Zhengguang’s eyes flickered guiltily for a moment.

Then he heard Qiu Tu say, “Director Qin, I remember this morning, when I informed you of everything in the car, you were also very shocked. You sternly told me not to worry about saving face and to investigate thoroughly, without any leniency!”

“And you said that you and Commissioner Qin had forbidden Fourth Master from engaging in those black-market activities since the establishment of New Realm City. But he only pretended to comply on the surface and secretly continued. Now that such a big issue has arisen, it’s entirely his fault!”

“You said you would definitely uphold justice, make him personally hand over the evidence, and send him to the Investigation Department for punishment!”

“To prevent the Qin family from repeating these mistakes and to facilitate the department’s investigation, you also said you would turn over all the involved medicines, resources, industries, and any other possibly illegal gray areas to the department for comprehensive investigation and takeover.”

“Do you remember saying all of this?”

Hearing Qiu Tu’s words, Qin Zhengguang glanced at him without showing any emotion.

If he remembered correctly, Qiu Tu seemed to have slept the entire way in the car and hadn’t said a single word to him!

So, this was Qiu Tu's condition? If he wanted to survive this ordeal, he had to gather all the complete evidence and make the fourth brother confess in person?

As for those black-market and gray-market industries, it was clear they were intended as tributes to Yan Chen and other high-ranking officials in the department.

Although this condition was steep, it was much better than what Qin Zhengguang had originally anticipated.

Thus, Qin Zhengguang immediately agreed. Keeping his expression calm, he replied in a low voice, "I remember."

After saying this, he couldn’t help but look at Qiu Tu again.

When their eyes met, he caught a fleeting smile in Qiu Tu’s eyes.

In that moment, Qin Zhengguang felt both exposed and humiliated standing before Qiu Tu, yet also deeply grateful. Avoiding Qiu Tu’s gaze, he pretended not to see anything.

At this point, having shifted the blame to Fourth Master Qin, Qiu Tu turned to Yan Chen and said,

“Director, the Qin family is, after all, a prominent family. Commissioner Qin and Director Qin are both well-known figures in New Realm City. If we directly bring in Fourth Master Qin for interrogation, it might cause some negative repercussions.”

“So, could we give Director Qin some time to gather all the evidence and personally escort Fourth Master Qin to the Investigation Department? What do you think?”

Author's Note