Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 449 The other party doesn't seem like a good person.

With Captain Xu paying the bill, there's little risk involved in this meal.

It's only natural for colleagues to treat each other to a meal, and no one will say anything even if word gets out.

But Yu Dazhang didn't give him that chance.

If this meal is absolutely necessary, then he, as the host, should definitely make the arrangements.

Therefore, he specifically contacted Qu Tuotuo to ask her to help him book a restaurant.

When they arrived at the restaurant that evening, they were all dumbfounded.

Qu Tuotuo booked the meal at a five-star hotel.

Captain Xu's face turned pale with fright.

"Da Zhang, I did say you don't need to be polite, but you're being too impolite."

Do the people of Songhai usually come here to eat? ... He didn't know what to say anymore.

It seems like my bonus isn't even enough to pay the bill for this meal.

The twelve people were also a bit stunned. They had originally planned to treat Yu Dazhang to dinner, but the hotel in front of them was far too high-class.

"My girlfriend ordered it for us and has already paid for it."

Yu Dazhang said with a smile:

"Besides, we're here for a buffet, so there's no need to feel guilty. Just eat to your heart's content."

If the environment is good and the price is not high, choosing to eat at a buffet in a star-rated hotel is the most cost-effective option.

After hearing Yu Dazhang's brief description, Qu Tuotuo knew how to make the most appropriate arrangement.

Their relationship makes it inevitable that eating together would be awkward.

However, if you eat at a buffet, this awkwardness will be resolved without you even realizing it.

They don't have to cater to each other's tastes, and they can dine freely, making their interactions more natural and relaxed.

Sure enough, the meal was very relaxed, and everyone had a pleasant chat.

Yu Dazhang had informed everyone in advance and even had some drinks with them.

Perhaps because he hadn't relaxed for too long, Captain Xu had drunk a bit too much.

During the meal, he grabbed Yu Dazhang's arm and slurred:

"I almost forgot to tell you, the big boss asked me to pass on a message to you, yay~"

Captain Xu gagged, covered his mouth, and rushed into the bathroom.

"You've only drunk this much wine..." Yu Dazhang frowned, expressing his disdain for Captain Xu's drinking capacity.

He thought middle-aged men should have a good alcohol tolerance, but he didn't expect them to be so bad at drinking.

If Qu Tuotuo had been there today, Xu Dui's drinking capacity would have been such that he'd be on his way to the hospital by now.

A short while later, Captain Xu returned to the table, reeking of alcohol, and said:

"The big boss said that if you ever leave Songhai, please give priority to our S province. Even if you make a mistake and lose your police uniform, our S province will still accept you."

Upon hearing this, Yu Dazhang blinked twice.

This statement has gone a bit too far.

Can one accept oneself after taking off the police uniform?

The top leader must have the confidence to say that.

This also shows that the other party values ​​you highly.

Another thing is that the matter between me and the Yu family a few days ago has also been learned by people in S province.

"I will," Yu Dazhang replied softly.

If someone gives you face, you have to accept it.

Over the next few days, Yu Dazhang followed his master's team around to investigate cases, and occasionally went to other teams to provide support.

Although these days are busy, they are also pleasant, at least he doesn't have to use his brain.

New Year's Day has arrived in the blink of an eye.

Qu Wannian suggested that the two families have a meal together on this holiday and discuss the engagement date.

We ate out.

Their economic conditions are too different, so it wouldn't be appropriate for them to eat at either house.

So the best way is to find a restaurant outside.

Qu Wannian and Yu Guangyuan, two people who have absolutely no connection, are now sitting together because of their children's marriages.

Although their relationship is somewhat delicate.

But at the dinner table, they chatted and laughed freely, without any sense of awkwardness. Li Xuehe, on the other hand, didn't seem to care at all.

She never took the in-laws' status too seriously, believing that marriage was a matter between two people and had little to do with their families.

Therefore, she behaved quite casually at the dinner table.

He neither tried to ingratiate himself nor appeared indifferent; he simply treated the dinner with a calm and ordinary attitude.

The only one who seemed distracted at the dinner table was Qu's mother.

She seemed to have something on her mind, often spacing out as if she had lost her soul.

During the banquet.

"What's wrong with your mother?" Yu Dazhang asked softly, his head lowered.

Qu Tuotuo glanced at her mother, then answered in a low voice:
"The lawyer came to my house today. My brother's case has been basically settled. His sentence will not be less than five years."

"Is it that serious?" Yu Dazhang was shocked when he heard this.

Although he had never worked in the economic crime investigation department, he knew that money laundering was generally punishable by about three years in prison, or by detention and fines.

Five years or more is considered a particularly serious offense.

This suggests that the adopted son of the Qu family is not simply laundering money, but is definitely colluding with interest groups overseas.

Yu Dazhang believes that such people are not worthy of pity.

The fact that he wasn't executed for his collusion with foreign forces and serious harm to national interests is already a lenient treatment.

"By the way, my brother's case also involves one of my dad's friends."

Seeing the puzzled look on Yu Dazhang's face, Qu Tuotuo explained further:

“A business friend of mine, we’ve been doing business together since I was very young.”

"The reason my brother was able to get to know those interest groups abroad was because he was introduced to them."

Something's fishy... Yu Dazhang quickly realized there was something wrong here.

He had found it strange before; with so many people studying abroad, how could the adopted son of the Qu family be able to collude with interest groups?

So that's where it all started.

Someone is pulling the rope and connecting the lines in the middle!
"Was your dad's friend arrested?" Yu Dazhang asked.

"No." Qu Tuotuo shook his head.
"That person only introduced them and did not participate in the crime. It is said that he knew nothing about what they did."

“I’m also looking forward to visiting his home. Before I went abroad, I had a very good relationship with his daughter.”

The other party doesn't seem like a good person... Out of professional instinct, Yu Dazhang always felt that Qu Wannian's friend was not simple.

He led the adopted son of the Qu family astray, yet managed to escape unscathed; this alone is something few businessmen could do.

"Don't worry about this."

Yu Dazhang was somewhat worried:
"The police are investigating, so don't worry about it."

Seeing his nervous expression, Qu Tuotuo couldn't help but laugh.

“I’ve already made an appointment. If you’re worried, you can come with me.”

It's not impossible... Yu Dazhang was genuinely worried that Qu Tuotuo might have fallen into some kind of trap.

Two days later.

The two arrived at a manor villa as agreed.

"Can this place be bought with money?"

Yu Dazhang was stunned by the manor before him.

At a glance.

The entire estate covers at least ten acres and is built in a very luxurious style, entirely in European design.

In the center of the manor stands a French-style castle, like a small palace.

The castle is surrounded by colorful flowers that shimmer with enchanting colors in the sunlight, resembling a magnificent oil painting.

Yu Dazhang simply couldn't imagine it.

In Songhai, a first-tier city where land is incredibly valuable, it's astonishing that such a luxurious estate exists.

"Don't make a fuss."

Qu Tuotuo smiled:

"It's just a place to live, nothing strange about it."

After they got out of the car, a man who looked like a butler quickly came forward and said respectfully:

"The gentleman is already waiting inside. Please follow me."

(End of this chapter)