Although Qiu Tu had not yet gone to have this meal with Shen Yuzhou, Shen Yuzhou's few remarks made it clear that the Third Shelter had already agreed to Qiu Tu's deal in principle.
That was why Qiu Tu had made a series of new personnel arrangements that morning.
Perhaps Qiu Tu had been too deeply absorbed in thought. Yan Yan, who was kneeling before him, called softly twice, "Master? Master?"
Qiu Tu came back to his senses and lowered his gaze.
Yan Yan was looking at him with an ingratiating expression.
Qiu Tu reached out and stroked the little bitch's smooth, tender cheek, then said, "I really will be leaving the Northwest Region for a while."
"I may not return for a long time."
"But don't worry. You are my foundation in this world. I will not abandon you."
The human heart could not withstand testing.
If one used lies to test the human heart, then lies were all one was destined to receive.
Thus, Qiu Tu had never concealed from his confidants and trusted subordinates that he had not given up his ambitions for the Northwest Region.
Sure enough, upon hearing that Qiu Tu would not abandon his trusted subordinates, Yan Yan visibly relaxed.
Then she heard Qiu Tu continue,
"So, Yan Yan, I need you to hold down the fort at the 7th Shelter and take charge of all its affairs."
"Because you are the only one I trust."
Yan Yan was stunned by Qiu Tu's words.
Even though she had inherited Yan Chen's talent and possessed exceptional political instincts and an extraordinary mind, Qiu Tu's high regard still surprised her.
She pointed at herself and said, "Me? I'm in charge of the 7th Shelter?"
Qiu Tu nodded.
His face was stern, his expression utterly serious. "Yes,