Chapter 428: It's Not Only Men Who Dare to Fight to the Death

That evening.

Yu Dazhang drove to Yisheng Group.

He had just arrived downstairs when he saw Qu Tuotuo walking toward him with light, quick steps.

Getting into the car, she asked with a smile:

"What do you want to eat tonight? Should we go buy groceries?"

Ever since Yu Dazhang had returned to Songhai, her mood had been wonderful, and she spoke more and more gently.

At the same time, she also really enjoyed it when Yu Dazhang cooked for her.

Just watching him busy in the kitchen made Qu Tuotuo feel especially at ease, as if at that moment, this man belonged entirely to her.

"Let's just find some place to grab a bite."

Yu Dazhang looked a bit wilted, and spoke weakly:

"I'm too tired today. I want to go back and sleep early."

Watching the Yu family come to the precinct to make a scene these past two days had actually troubled him more than anyone.

Now that he was suspended, he actually felt much more relaxed, but at the same time felt completely drained, wanting nothing more than a good sleep.

"What's wrong with you?"

Qu Tuotuo sensed something was off, and asked, looking at his profile:

"Did something happen? You seem really down."

This was the first time she had ever seen Yu Dazhang like this; even when he had been injured before, she had never seen him so dejected and lost.

"Nothing, just a bit tired."

Yu Dazhang started the car:

"Let's eat Western food. I've grown rather fond of the dining atmosphere at those Western restaurants."

Qu Tuotuo stared at him, then forcibly held back, merely nodding:

"Alright, let's go to that place we used to frequent."

In the Western restaurant, the two sat facing each other.

For a while, neither of them spoke. It wasn't until the food arrived that they each picked up their knife and began cutting into their steak.

"What on earth is wrong with you?"

Qu Tuotuo finally asked anyway.

When one person knows another well enough, they can clearly sense the other's emotional shifts.

Yu Dazhang swallowed the food in his mouth and said unhurriedly:

"Ran into some trouble at work. Just not going smoothly, that's all."

He thought that using work as an excuse would keep Qu Tuotuo from pressing further.

But unexpectedly, this time she broke with her usual pattern, insisting on getting to the bottom of it.

"What happened?"

Her tone carried concern, along with a touch of worry.

This matter didn't really involve leaking secrets, and besides, the entire Songhai police force already knew about it.

So Yu Dazhang only hesitated briefly before telling her the whole story.

Of course, what he told her was the official version.

The real reason only he himself knew, and he wouldn't reveal it to anyone.

Hearing the end of it, Qu Tuotuo's body couldn't help but tremble, her eyes growing wider and wider, and the hand gripping the dinner knife turned white at the knuckles from gripping too hard.

"Smack!"

She slammed the dinner knife hard onto the table.

By now she had completely forgotten she was in a Western restaurant.

"This is too much bullying!"

Qu Tuotuo's voice was very loud, drawing curious glances from the surrounding diners.

"Oh, my dear young lady, please calm down first." Yu Dazhang quickly soothed:

"I'm fine, aren't I? Besides, the bureau leadership won't just sit on this."

At that moment, a waiter came over.

"I'm very sorry, could you please keep your voice down."

He bowed slightly and said to Qu Tuotuo:

"So as not to disturb the other diners."

Although Qu Tuotuo's personality wasn't as quiet and reserved as she appeared on the outside, she had never behaved rudely in public.

This time was purely an instinctive reaction.

When she heard that the man named Yu Ze, after being rescued, not only showed no gratitude but actually turned the tables and framed Yu Dazhang, she simply couldn't hold back.

What she wanted most right now was to grab the dinner knife in front of her and stab that man a couple of times.

"Sorry, we..."

Yu Dazhang had just begun to explain to the waiter when he saw Qu Tuotuo suddenly stand up:

"Not eating anymore!" After saying that, she turned and walked off.

This is really bad... Yu Dazhang somewhat regretted telling her about this.

Recently Qu Tuotuo had been so gentle toward him that it made him forget this young lady's original temperament.

Yu Dazhang then settled the bill, went to the car, and saw Qu Tuotuo sitting in the passenger seat in a huff, lost in thought.

"How about we find a park and sit for a while?" he suggested.

He had originally planned to go home and sleep, but seeing Qu Tuotuo's current state, he felt a little uneasy.

"Not going. Take me home." she replied huffily.

How does it feel like she's the one being bullied... Yu Dazhang couldn't quite figure out Qu Tuotuo's thought process, so he had no choice but to go along with her:

"Fine, fine, fine. Buckle your seatbelt first."

On the road.

"Why are you getting so angry?"

Yu Dazhang advised while driving:

"I'm not even angry myself. Running into someone like that is just like stepping in dog shit on your way out—bad luck, that's all. No need to take it so seriously."

He counseled her the whole way until he dropped Qu Tuotuo off at home.

Before getting out of the car, Qu Tuotuo forced a smile:

"Drive slowly on your way back. I'm not angry anymore, so don't keep thinking about this either."

"Okay, okay." Yu Dazhang hurriedly nodded in agreement.

After only two steps, she seemed to remember something and turned back to say:

"Right, the company has a lot going on these next two days, so I can't keep you company. Get some rest at home."

Only after Qu Tuotuo entered the house did Yu Dazhang let out a long sigh of relief.

When this little ancestor gets angry, she turns ice-cold, like a sharp knife waving right in front of your eyes.

She's not thinking of going to find the Yu family, is she... The thought popped into Yu Dazhang's head unbidden.

Probably not.

Qu Tuotuo wouldn't be that irrational.

Actually, in a matter like this, she couldn't be of much help either.

This is a society ruled by law now—impulsive acts can't be done, unless she knew the Yu family and could persuade them to back off.

But judging from her reaction just now, she clearly didn't know anyone from the Yu family.

In the end, Yu Dazhang could only sigh helplessly and drive away.

Qu family villa.

After coming inside, Qu Tuotuo headed straight for the bedroom on the second floor.

Qu Wannian, who was drinking tea in the living room, saw his daughter rushing about like a whirlwind and frowned.

"What's wrong with this girl?"

"How should I know." Qu's mother replied curtly:

"Looks like she had a falling out with someone."

Arriving at the bedroom, Qu Tuotuo closed the door and immediately took out her phone to make a call.

Once the call connected, she asked directly:

"Have you heard of the Yu family? Their only son is called Yu Ze."

"I've heard of them. Seems like they're in food processing." The person on the other end spoke very slowly, apparently thinking about something, and only after a moment quickened his pace to say:

"I remember now. Their company is called Bai Tong Group, mainly in food processing and brewing. It's been doing quite well these past few years."

Qu Tuotuo silently noted it down in her heart, then asked:

"I want detailed information on all of this company's partners—the more detailed the better. How long would that take?"

"Well..." The other party hesitated, sounding a bit troubled.

Such petty tricks naturally couldn't fool Qu Tuotuo, and she immediately added:

"Name your price. I won't haggle this time. Can I have the information by tomorrow morning?"

These days, there exists a group of people in the business world who buy and sell information.

Actually, people like this have existed throughout history; it's just that with the arrival of the internet age, they've become more covert.

Because private detectives are illegal, their current label is: information consulting services company.

"No problem."

This time the other party agreed readily:

"I'll send the information to your email before seven tomorrow morning."

After hanging up, Qu Tuotuo immediately dialed another number.

"Pull funds together tomorrow morning, and also contact the bank. I want to do a stock pledge loan."

The person on the other end was stunned for a full three seconds before replying:

"What are you doing? Do you have any idea how large a sum the stocks in your hands represent right now!"

(End of chapter)