Chapter 508: The Qu Family

What did I just see... Yu Dazhang stopped walking, staring fixedly at a tree ahead.

Yes, just a tree.

In the center of the Qu family's main hall stood a tree over two meters tall, made entirely of freshly printed hundred-yuan bills stitched together.

It had a trunk, branches, and leaves.

Most astonishing of all, the fruits hanging from its branches were individual "Fu" characters crafted from money.

It was vulgar, yet brilliantly crafted.

It made one marvel at the sheer wealth, yet also gnash one's teeth in resentment.

What was Qu Wannian thinking?

Is he insane?

Why show off like this in his own home?

Suppressing the urge to rush forward and tear off a handful, Yu Dazhang followed Qu Tuotuo to the dining room.

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

"Why is there such a tree in the main hall?"

Yu Dazhang's tone carried dissatisfaction, clearly disapproving of this display:

"Even if you have money, there's no need to go this far."

Upon hearing this, Qu Tuotuo replied helplessly:

"My mom had it arranged. She says placing it directly opposite the door attracts wealth and fortune. It's only up for a few days during the New Year—we just let her have her way."

She's superstitious... Yu Dazhang noticed the richer people got, the more they believed in this stuff.

Since Qu Wannian didn't stop it, he must believe in it too.

"Why not just have your dad make a whole outfit out of money and wear it? That'd be even more festive," Yu Dazhang mocked.

Qu Tuotuo pinched his waist:

"Don't talk nonsense."

Soon after, Qu Wannian and his wife entered the dining room. The moment they saw Yu Dazhang, both froze.

"You..."

Qu Wannian scanned Yu Dazhang from head to toe:

"Where did you get that uniform?"

In his eyes, this cheap son-in-law had become an entirely different person.

The crisp military uniform made him look imposing and dignified, his very aura transformed.

"Issued by the army."

Yu Dazhang waved it off casually, as if it were nothing:

"I enlisted."

Wearing the uniform to visit for New Year's was Qu Tuotuo's idea.

She knew her father had once served in the military and held a special affection and respect for soldiers.

Now that Yu Dazhang had become an active-duty soldier, it would naturally make his father take him more seriously.

"Captain?"

Qu Wannian quickly focused on his Shoulder insignia:

"When you went missing, were you specially recruited?"

From the Shoulder insignia alone, it was clear his cheap son-in-law had been specially recruited.

But he wasn't surprised—Yu Dazhang's achievements spoke for themselves; even a major's rank wouldn't be excessive.

"Something like that," Yu Dazhang replied vaguely.

Some things he couldn't explain clearly.

He'd only wanted a uniform to fulfill a soldier's fantasy—never imagined he'd actually become active-duty.

If he told the truth, people would think he was showing off.

"Sit down, take your seat. Eat while we talk."

Qu Wannian seemed in good spirits, inviting Yu Dazhang to sit while ordering the servant to serve the dishes.

Qu Tuotuo had been right—ever since seeing his son-in-law in uniform, Qu Wannian's attitude had clearly changed.

Before, he hadn't been satisfied with Yu Dazhang, but neither had he disliked him—his daughter liked him, so that was enough.

Now it seemed his daughter had good taste after all.

The meal was harmonious—at least, that's how Qu Wannian felt.

He kept raising his glass, as if celebrating something, a smile never leaving his face.

Though he had official leave for the holiday, Yu Dazhang still dared not drink much.

Keeping his phone accessible 24 hours meant he was on duty around the clock.

So he only held a single can of beer; whenever Qu Wannian toasted, he raised his glass too—but each time, he took only a tiny sip.

I have to say, Qu Wannian can really hold his liquor.

【54】 I have to say, Qu Wannian can really hold his liquor.

【54】 I have to say, Qu Wannian can really hold his liquor.