Chapter 534: No Business Friend Dared Raise His Voice

No sooner had he finished speaking than a car with an SU license plate turned around from across the road and drove over.

Its speed was not fast, merely creeping along, appearing somewhat odd.

"Could this car be one too?"

Seeing Qu Tuotuo gazed at the car and said doubtfully:

"It looks like it's trying to read the restaurant's name—why don't you go take a look?"

Yu Dazhang felt the same way; hearing her say this, he immediately broke into a light run to meet it.

From the license plate alone, he could tell it had come from S Province—he'd called there before, but never expected anyone would actually show up.

The car soon pulled into the parking spot at the entrance, the door opened, and a middle-aged man stepped out.

When Yu Dazhang recognized the man, his scalp prickled as if struck by electricity.

He had no time to think—he rushed forward at once:

"L-Lord, you really came?"

This is bad… Yu Dazhang groaned inwardly.

Heaven and earth bear witness—he'd only meant to send a polite greeting; he never expected these leaders would actually come.

The big leader stared at him in bewilderment:

"So your call was just a formality?"

"No no no!" Yu Dazhang quickly waved his hands:

"Your presence brings honor to this humble place—I'm overjoyed you came."

As he spoke, he glanced again into the car—he remembered calling Officer Xu too.

"Don't look," the big leader chuckled.

"Officer Xu is tied up with a case—he can't leave."

"I understand, I understand," Yu Dazhang said, leading the big leader inside and seating him beside Director Liu.

The business magnates in the room didn't limit their operations to Songhai; many had investments and factories in other provinces.

Among them, quite a few had business in S Province.

"If I'm not mistaken, the man who just came in is the top official of S Province's provincial bureau, right?"

"Probably correct—didn't you see him chatting easily with Director Liu?"

"What kind of gathering is this? A wedding engagement? How did so many high-ranking officials end up here? Did Qu Wannian invite them?"

"Come on—Old Qu doesn't have that kind of clout. Didn't you see his eyes bulging out? He's probably just as confused as we are."

After seating the big leader, Yu Dazhang returned to the restaurant entrance.

This time, Seeing Qu Tuotuo didn't even ask—she silently stood beside him.

She hadn't expected Yu Dazhang's influence to be this great; among those inside, even a single division leader made the business magnates dare not treat him lightly.

"We wait until twelve, then start the banquet on time."

Yu Dazhang gazed at the road and said softly:

"That's sufficient courtesy."

Seeing Qu Tuotuo murmured "Mm," a happy smile on her face.

Previously, she'd only thought Yu Dazhang was busy and had solved many cases—but she never realized how highly he was regarded within the system.

At that moment, Qu Wannian's voice came from behind:

"Who are you still waiting for?"

Yu Dazhang turned to see Qu Wannian standing before him, expression startled.

"No one," Yu Dazhang replied.

"We wait until twelve—in case someone else comes, and sees no one to greet them, it would be impolite."

Qu Wannian nodded, then stood beside them, waiting together.

"Dad, don't stand here," Seeing Qu Tuotuo said to him.

"You need to entertain the guests inside."

"No need for me," Qu Wannian waved his hand.

"The city and provincial leaders are chatting merrily—I can't insert a word. And our invited business friends dare not make a sound—they're all staring at that table."

This remark was awkward.

Every word carried an undercurrent of resentment.

Clearly, Qu Wannian felt Yu Dazhang had handled this matter poorly.

So many important figures arrived, yet he was never informed in advance—leaving him sitting there like a fool.