Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 536 After a satisfying meal, a marriage proposal is arranged.
Important life decisions should not be taken lightly.

Especially for wedding banquets, it is essential to secure the right to host them.

This relates to Yu Dazhang's future status in the family.

Everything else can be compromised, but face-saving is absolutely unacceptable.

If Qu Wannian were to make the arrangements, it would definitely be a five-star hotel, and the level of luxury would go without saying.

But to outsiders, they would definitely laugh at Yu Dazhang for being incompetent.

Because this specification clearly indicates that it is not something an ordinary family can afford.

Therefore, he wanted to arrange a banquet that suited his family's circumstances, so that it would be obvious to everyone that it was arranged by the groom's family.

There is another important reason.

His job nature.

As I said before: public officials should pay attention to their personal image.

It's become so corrupt that his colleagues probably won't dare to come anymore.

"Then tell me, what are your plans for your family?" Qu Wannian was still a little worried.

Speaking of this, Yu Dazhang really knew what it meant, because his mother had mentioned it to him at home before.

Although he was too lazy to listen, he eventually started to take it in after being told it so many times.

“My mom found a Chinese restaurant and booked the whole place for the engagement. The standard for each table is 18 dishes, costing 588 yuan.”

Yu Dazhang straightened his chest and raised his head, saying:
"We'll estimate how many people will come, and our family will make arrangements accordingly. Don't worry, there's definitely enough space."

After these words were spoken, the Qu family hall fell silent.

Qu Wannian held his wine glass, staring blankly at Yu Dazhang, his lips moving several times, but he couldn't utter a word.

18 dishes for 588 yuan?
Qu Tuotuo and her daughter were also a little confused.

Brother, this is Songhai.

Even ordinary families wouldn't be this frugal when hosting a banquet.

"Each table also includes two large bottles of beverages and one bottle of liquor."

Seeing them staring intently at him, Yu Dazhang quickly added:

"The dishes are a good mix of meat and vegetables, delicious and inexpensive."

Each table also includes drinks and liquor? The family was a little confused.

Does drinking alcohol lead to promiscuity?
The problem is, who would dare to drink it?

Qu Wannian had suffered hardships when he was in the army. He had drunk not only inferior liquor, but also counterfeit liquor.

I was young then, healthy, and had a fast metabolism.

At this age, I really don't dare to challenge myself with fake alcohol. If I don't make it through, I'll pass away.

"Da Zhang, Auntie must have looked at more than one restaurant, right?"

The one who asked the question was Qu Tuotuo, who wanted to give Yu Dazhang a way out and make him take back what he said.

However, Yu Dazhang felt that there was nothing wrong with his mother's arrangement.

In a few years, a "Convention to Stop Waste" will be introduced, with the standard being that banquets with two or more tables should have no more than 18 dishes per table and a minimum consumption of 588 yuan.

Minimum spending requirements are also intended to ensure merchants' profits and prevent malicious competition.

If you want to compete, offer extra drinks or improve the quality of the dishes.

"Why look at so many companies?"

Yu Dazhang seemed indifferent:

"It's settled then. I've also checked out that restaurant; the ambiance is quite nice."

He's a man who's lived two lives, after all, and he knows that going to great lengths to celebrate can easily lead to problems.

Within the system, many people have fallen victim to this.

"I have only one request."

Seeing Yu Dazhang's resolute attitude, Qu Wannian understood the situation somewhat and suggested:
"We'll bring our own drinks, we don't want the ones the restaurant provides, I'm afraid they might cause problems."

The people who come here are all important figures; it would be a loss of face for them to drink cheap, generic liquor.

Especially nowadays, many people are in poor health. If someone gets sick from drinking it, wouldn't that be like creating trouble for yourself?

"Okay, it's settled."

Since the requirements weren't high, Yu Dazhang made the decision for his mother.

Then came another round of dazzling displays.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Yu Dazhang stood up, took out a delicate little box from his pocket, and then knelt on one knee in front of Qu Tuotuo. A ceremony was still needed before the engagement.

He had been planning to find an opportunity to put an engagement ring on Qu Tuotuo's finger, and today was the perfect opportunity to do it.

I bought the ring a couple of days ago when I was investigating a case and happened to pass by a jewelry store.

At the time, Lü Zhongxin even gave him advice, saying that he must give the other party a surprise.

If it were anyone else, and they dared to do personal things during work hours, Lü Zhongxin would definitely have angrily denounced such behavior.

It's one thing if it's your own apprentice; it's a major life event.

His kneeling on one knee stunned Qu Wannian.

This fat guy's even starting to put on a ritual?

"I……"

After kneeling down, Yu Dazhang opened the box, revealing the engagement ring inside, only to realize that he had forgotten to prepare a confession.

It's not appropriate to say "Please marry me" directly, since it's an engagement and we haven't reached that stage yet.

And it's too tacky.

It has to be romantic, right? At that moment, he went through every word related to romance in his mind, and his face turned red with anxiety.

Qu Wannian couldn't bear to look at his clumsy appearance.

Meeting you was the most beautiful accident of my life...

Yu Dazhang racked his brains until his head ached, managing to squeeze out the first half of the sentence, but he couldn't think of anything else to say.

Qu Tuotuo came up to him, looked at him with a smile, and waited for him to continue.

"For the rest of my life, please give me your advice."

After saying that, Yu Dazhang let out a long breath. Seeing Qu Tuotuo extend her hand, he immediately took the ring out of the box.

Which finger did you wear it on?
This is the consequence of inadequate preparation.

Yu Dazhang looked distressed, wanting to ask for help from outside the arena, but he held back.

He doesn't even know which finger to wear the ring on, which shows that he doesn't take this engagement seriously at all.

Yes, you can't ask.

Yu Dazhang gritted his teeth.

Elimination method...

First, rule out the thumb and little finger, as these two fingers are definitely unrelated to marriage.

The index finger can also be ruled out; he vaguely remembers that the index finger represents being single.

That leaves only the ring finger and middle finger.

It's said that the ring finger is connected to the heart, so it's highly likely that the person is wearing a wedding ring, which can be ruled out.

You're the one...

Yu Dazhang seemed to hesitate for only a moment before putting the engagement ring on Qu Tuotuo's middle finger.

Qu Wannian curled his lip in disapproval.

You're lucky you can guess.

"When did you buy it?" Qu Tuotuo looked at the ring on her finger, her eyes narrowing into crescent moons.

Yu Dazhang was initially worried that she wouldn't like it, but when he saw her smile, he finally felt relieved.

"I bought it a few days ago, I'm glad you like it."

This is just an ordinary gold ring.

Wearing this ring means you don't need to compare the size of the diamonds, because there are no diamonds on it at all.

Yu Dazhang had considered buying one with diamonds, but his master dissuaded him.

According to Lü Zhongxin, buying diamonds is a huge loss, as they don't hold their value.

It's true that these two, master and disciple, get along well; Yu Dazhang immediately chose to listen to his master.

The next day.

The detachment leader's office.

"Captain Li, I'm getting engaged on Saturday, you absolutely have to come!"

Yu Dazhang sat opposite Li Jun with a sincere expression, holding a box of cigarettes and placing them one by one on the table.

"That's enough, that's enough." Li Jun quickly stopped him:
"Half a pack of cigarettes is about right."

(End of this chapter)