Perhaps it's been too long since he last washed his face with milk, as his complexion had become 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 esteemed name."