Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 512: His status in the Qu family rose sharply.
What did I see...? Yu Dazhang stopped and stared intently at a tree in front of him.

Yes, it's a tree.

In the center of the Qu family hall, there is a tree that is more than two meters tall and made of crisp new hundred-yuan bills pieced together.

There is a tree trunk, branches, and leaves.

The most amazing thing is that the fruit hanging on the branches is made up of money to form the Chinese character "福" (fortune/blessing).

It is both vulgar and ingenious.

It makes people marvel at its inhuman extravagance, and also makes them grit their teeth in hatred.

What was Qu Wannian thinking?

Is he sick or not?

Why show off in your own home?

Suppressing the urge to grab it, Yu Dazhang followed Qu Tuotuo to the restaurant.

Cold dishes were already laid out on the table, but Qu Wannian and his wife were nowhere to be seen.

"Why is there such a tree in the lobby?"

Yu Dazhang's tone revealed some dissatisfaction, and it was clear that he did not approve of this approach:
"Even if you have the money, there's no need to do this."

Upon hearing this, Qu Tuotuo replied helplessly:

“My mom had it set up. She said it would be placed directly opposite the door to bring in wealth and good fortune. It will only be left there for a few days during the Lunar New Year, so we just let her do as she pleases.”

They're quite superstitious... Yu Dazhang discovered that the richer people are, the more they believe in this.

Since Qu Wannian didn't stop it, it means he also believes in this theory.

"Let your dad just buy a set of clothes and wear them, that would be so festive," Yu Dazhang mocked.

Qu Tuotuo reached out and pinched his waist:
"Don't talk nonsense."

Before long, Qu Wannian and his wife arrived at the restaurant. They were both stunned when they saw Yu Dazhang.

"you……"

Qu Wannian looked Yu Dazhang up and down:
"Where did you get this military uniform?"

In his eyes, this son-in-law had completely changed.

Wearing a crisp military uniform, he looked dignified and imposing, even his demeanor was different.

"Is it issued by the military."

Yu Dazhang waved his hand dismissively, as if it were nothing to worry about:

"I've enlisted."

It was Qu Tuotuo's idea to have him come to our house in military uniform to pay New Year's greetings.

She knew that her father had served in the military in his early years and had a special affection and respect for soldiers.

Now that Yu Dazhang has the status of an active-duty soldier, his father will naturally pay more attention to him.

"Captain?"

Qu Wannian quickly focused his attention on his epaulets:
"Were you specially recruited into the army when you went missing?"

You can tell from the epaulets that the son-in-law was definitely specially recruited.

However, he was not surprised by this. Yu Dazhang's merits were undeniable; he deserved not only the rank of captain but also that of major.

"I guess so," Yu Dazhang replied vaguely.

There are some things he can't explain too clearly.

He originally just wanted to wear a military uniform to fulfill his dream of being a soldier, but who would have thought he would actually become an active-duty soldier.

If this were the truth, it would inevitably make people think he was in Versailles.

"Sit down, take your seat, let's eat and talk."

Qu Wannian seemed to be in a good mood, greeting Yu Dazhang while instructing the butler to serve the dishes.

Qu Tuotuo was right. Ever since he saw his son-in-law in military uniform, Qu Wannian's attitude has clearly changed.

He wasn't particularly satisfied with Da Zhang before, but he didn't dislike her either; as long as his daughter liked her, that was enough.

Looking back now, it seems my daughter had a good eye.

The meal was very harmonious, at least that's what Qu Wannian thought.

Throughout the meal, he frequently raised his glass, as if there was something worth celebrating, and a smile remained on his face.

Although he had reported his holiday break, Yu Dazhang still didn't dare to drink too much.

Keeping your phone on 24/7 means being on call 24/7.

Therefore, he only held a can of beer. When Qu Wannian raised his glass, he followed suit, but only took a small sip each time.

It has to be said that Qu Wannian's alcohol tolerance is truly impressive. Yu Dazhang watched as he drank glass after glass of baijiu, as if the liquor were nothing more than water to him.

Qu Wannian drank an entire bottle of baijiu, yet his expression remained unchanged, as if he hadn't drunk any at all.

But after downing the second bottle of liquor, his tongue became noticeably thicker, and his speech became somewhat slurred.

"let me tell you."

Qu Wannian's face was flushed, his eyes were somewhat glazed, he was gesturing with one hand in front of Yu Dazhang, and he was breathing out a strong smell of alcohol.
"You little rascal, you have a temper. You look cunning, but you're stubborn to the core."

He paused for a moment, then changed the subject:
"But I like guys like you. You're a real man, much better than those slick, effeminate types."

Qu Wannian suddenly raised his voice, and his tone became serious:

“You did a great job this time. A soldier should have courage and responsibility. You know, you can give up anything, but not principles.”

"If the soldiers back down, what are the ordinary people supposed to do?"

His words were clearly somewhat disorganized.

It's all about saying whatever comes to mind, without any rhyme or reason.

But Yu Dazhang understood it very well.

If before this, Qu Wannian only agreed to Yu Dazhang dating his daughter, now he has completely accepted Yu Dazhang as a person.

Yu Dazhang never expected that simply wearing a military uniform once would cause his status in the Qu family to rise so dramatically.

"I am still a police officer, and I still work at the branch office."

Fearing that it might cause unnecessary misunderstanding, Yu Dazhang quickly explained:

"Actually, I just hold a military rank; I don't even have a nominal position."

This matter must be made clear to prevent Qu Wannian from spreading rumors about himself.

Qu Tuotuo and her mother barely spoke throughout the entire process.

They simply watched the two men on the table in silence.

Seemingly influenced by Qu Wannian's emotions, both of them wore faint smiles on their faces.

The family dinner lasted for more than two hours until Yu Dazhang's phone rang.

I glanced at the caller ID.

Master!

Yu Dazhang immediately realized that something was wrong.

I glanced at the time again; it was 8:40 PM.

On this day, at this time, unless something major happens, the master would never call him.

"Hello?" Yu Dazhang did not get up to avoid the call, but answered it directly.

"A murder has occurred in Quyang New Village." Lu Zhongxin's voice came from the other end of the phone, cold and detached.
“A college student committed suicide by jumping off a building. I think something is amiss, and I wanted you to come and take a look.”

If it were someone else, they definitely wouldn't dare say that.

As a master, it is not something to be proud of to ask your apprentice for help when you encounter a difficult case.

But Lü Zhongxin was different. He showed no embarrassment whatsoever; on the contrary, he was quite at ease.

"Send me the specific building number." Yu Dazhang immediately stood up:
"I'm going over there now."

After ending the call, he put on his coat and said to Qu Wannian:

"The team has a case and I have to go there immediately. I'm so sorry I can't accompany you."

This was the first time Yu Dazhang had spoken to Qu Wannian so politely.

It was the most important festival of the year, yet he had to leave disappointed.

"Go."

Qu Wannian waved his hand and said with a thick lisp:

"Business is important. You've been drinking. Let Tuotuo drive you there."

This is what alcohol is like... Yu Dazhang discovered that although Qu Wannian had drunk quite a bit, his mind was still clear.

After leaving the Qu family villa, Qu Tuotuo first drove him home to change out of his military uniform, and then took him directly to the scene of the crime.

After getting off the car, Yu Dazhang saw his master standing downstairs in a building from a great distance.

The area around the building was cordoned off, and he even saw Qian Cheng wearing white gloves and several people who looked like forensic doctors taking notes.

"You go back first."

After persuading Qu Tuotuo to leave, he strode towards the crime scene.

(End of this chapter)