Hearing Qiu Tu's words, the expressions on all the investigating officers present involuntarily revealed a startle.
After all, the charge that Qiu Tu had labeled Zheng Tao with was no small matter.
Colluding with criminals, moreover, those involved in major cases. Not to mention Zheng Tao, the newly promoted Deputy Division Chief—even Jia Shu, before his dismissal, would have been subjected to an investigation by the Disciplinary Department had he been reported to the higher-ups.
'Chief Qiu is really playing a tough hand here. He's ready to splash the dirtiest water directly onto Director Zheng's back.'
There were quite a few clear-eyed agents present, so they immediately grasped the implications of Qiu Tu's statements as soon as he spoke.
Zheng Tao also clearly discerned Qiu Tu's intent. He certainly could not let this dirty water douse him.
So he quickly responded head-on, "Chief Qiu, one might eat indiscriminately, but one mustn't speak carelessly."
