About five or six minutes passed before Qiu Tu felt much better.
He looked over at the still unconscious Qin Shuman, his tongue clicking in disbelief.
This time he had only used his power for a mere ten seconds, yet the exhaustion was almost the same as when he had used it for several minutes the night before.
It seemed... the "price" you had to pay for rules related to "Cataclysmic abilities" was much greater than that for ordinary rules.
Fortunately, he had learned his lesson the night before, knowing that his power was not a wish that could come true whenever he wanted.
Otherwise, if he had delayed a few more minutes tonight, he might have been completely drained.
With such thoughts, Qiu Tu couldn't help but silently caution himself in his heart that unless absolutely necessary, he must not overuse his Cataclysmic ability.
Otherwise, no one knew what terrible consequences might ensue...
Thinking this way, Qiu Tu half-reclined next to the two women, silently recuperating his spirit, while casually comparing their sizes, then waiting for Qin Shuman to awaken...
"Rain Butterfly" felt like she had had a very long dream. In the dream, she seemed to have become Qin Shuman and was entangled with a man.
The man was handsome but seemed to have many worries. There was always an indelible sadness between his brows, and a perpetual vigilance in his heart.
Even though they had shared intimacy many times, even though she was candid with him, he was always on guard against her.
Like how he clearly reported to Yan Chen and the others that he was a mole from the City Hall.
But then he turned around and told her he was a mole from the military...
Like how he had already secretly planned an escape and told her she could cooperate with him, but he didn't reveal a thing...
Maybe because she, like him, was a victim of the same incident, two lonely souls dwelling in others' bodies, she always felt he was special.
Thus, for such a special person, her interest and curiosity grew more and more...
And so the dream went on, without knowing for how long.
When Qin Shuman slowly woke up from her sleep, she found herself lying side by side with another "Qin Shuman," with one hand moving back and forth over their bodies.
At that moment, Qin Shuman was stunned. She shook her slightly muddled head, and her thoughts gradually returned.
She touched her face with a bit of surprise, then her body, and swiftly slapped away Qiu Tu's mischievous hand before heading straight to the bathroom.
Qiu Tu, whose hand had been slapped away, didn't mind; he withdrew his hands, crossed them behind his head, and leaned back against the headboard with a smile, watching Qin Shuman get excited.
Moments later, Qin Shuman ran out of the bathroom, her face excited as she looked at Qiu Tu, "Qiu Tu! I'm back! I'm really back!"
Qiu Tu nodded and teasingly said, "Congratulations, Miss Shuman... No, that's not right, should I now call you Chief Rain Butterfly?"
At these words, Qin Shuman also remembered her identity. She knew that Qiu Tu was reminding her, so her expression gradually became reserved, not so openly expressive.
But even so, when her beautiful eyes looked at Qiu Tu, they still held deep affection.
After all, only she knew how desperate she felt when her soul was stranded in someone else's body in previous days, and how much she yearned to return to her own body.
Therefore, in the face of Qiu Tu's teasing, she spoke in a seductive tone, "Chief Qiu~ Names are just codes after all. Whatever you like to call it, just call it that~"
"Between us, it doesn't matter~"
"Besides, Rain Butterfly isn't even my real name~"
After speaking, she sent Qiu Tu a coquettish glance, then returned to the bathroom to check her body again.
After a full ten minutes or so, Qin Shuman had adjusted her mood and slowly walked out of the bathroom.
Qiu Tu scrutinized her carefully.
Compared to before, Qin Shuman, having returned to her original body, had lost some of the sensuality and frailty, gaining a hint of valiance and pride, her brows expressing strong confidence.
No wonder she could hold the position of Head of the Security Department at such a young age.
With these thoughts, Qiu Tu stretched languidly before reaching into his pocket for a cigarette, intending to take a drag to refresh himself.
However, just as he placed the cigarette between his lips, Qin Shuman strode up to him and snatched it from his mouth.
"You should smoke less. It's bad for your health," she said.
Feeling the concern in Qin Shuman's words, Qiu Tu helplessly spread his hands, "Can't help it, the pressure's enormous."
Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Qin Shuman tossed the cigarette away and asked curiously,
"Why are you under so much pressure? What happened?"
Qiu Tu blinked, "It's all because of Vice President Tian's case and that United Front matter."
At the mention of "United Front," Qin Shuman froze for a moment before her beautiful eyes took on a serious expression.
"Vice President Tian and the United Front? What case?"
In fact, while Qin Shuman was unconscious, Qiu Tu had already been pondering how to "prove his innocence" and how to handle Vice President Tian's case.
As he thought, Qiu Tu unintentionally glanced at Qin Shuman lying beside him, and in that instant, an idea sparked in his mind.
Huh? Could he possibly start with Qin Shuman?
After all, one of the main tasks of the Security Department was to combat Anti-government Armed Forces.
And Qin Shuman, being the head of the Investigation Department in the Security Department, should have a lot of information on Anti-government Armed Forces and spies among them, some of which might help him.
At the very least, with Qin Shuman's many years of service in the secret service, he could tell her the whole story and she might be able to give him some good advice.
So, while Qin Shuman was unconscious, Qiu Tu was already considering how to utilize her as his ace supporter.
Now, seeing Qin Shuman "take the bait," Qiu Tu didn't delay, promptly recounting the whole story of Vice President Tian's case...
And after listening to Qiu Tu's narration, Qin Shuman indeed fell into deep thought. She knitted her brows and murmured,
"Vice President Tian's mistress is a United Front spy?"
"She helped the United Front install eavesdropping devices in many prominent businessmen's communicators?"
"These businessmen, as soon as they transport goods out of the city, are ambushed by the United Front?"
"The female spy confessed to the case without reservation, but claimed that her involvement with Vice President Tian was entirely accidental?"
After a moment, she looked up at Qiu Tu and said seriously, "Qiu Tu, this case is a bit complicated."
"The people involved are also sensitive. If possible, I'd suggest it's best you don't get involved with this case."
Qiu Tu felt a surge in his heart upon hearing Qin Shuman's advice.
But now... it wasn't about whether he wanted to get involved or not. The case had implicated him.
Thinking this, he gave a wry smile and spread his hands, "I don't want to, but I'm the main suspect."
Qin Shuman looked at him with a puzzled expression, "You are the main suspect?"
Qiu Tu nodded and said helplessly, "I didn't get to finish earlier. There's more to the case."
"Last night, I was in charge of interrogating the female spy."
"And just now, the female spy died in the Guard Room, likely silenced."
"Yan Chen is furious and wants a thorough investigation. All of us who had contact with the female spy are listed as the main suspects."
"What's more troublesome is that last night, I used Cataclysmic treasures outside the interrogation room..."
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