Chapter 573: I, Fatty Hu, Am a Normal Man!

On the way back.

"How did you know it wasn't real gas?"

Lu Zhongxin didn't think Yu Dazhang could have smelled it out.

Anyone with a shred of common sense knows gas is colorless and odorless, and besides, under the cover of that pungent smell, you couldn't pick up any other scent.

"He panicked."

Yu Dazhang explained:

"From the look on his face, he was clearly bluffing, but the hand holding the lighter was very steady."

"That means he knew he wasn't in any real danger. What he was actually afraid of was us."

This explanation was a bit of a stretch... Lu Zhongxin and the two team members all felt it wasn't very convincing.

Even though not every criminal cop can read micro-expressions, basic observation of words and expressions is still doable.

Anyone could see the guy was panicking, but no one at all saw any bluffing.

"You made your judgment just from that?"

By the time Lu Zhongxin asked this, sweat had already started breaking out on his forehead.

"That's right." Yu Dazhang replied:

"The moment he panicked, there was definitely a problem."

I'm more panicked than he is... Lu Zhongxin was so angry he nearly burst out cursing.

If it really had been a gas leak, the few of them would probably have already checked out in that restaurant.

Luckily, the kid happened to guess right.

"You really planning to help him get his wages back?"

Lu Zhongxin changed the subject. He figured his disciple was a man of his word—once he said something, he'd definitely do it.

So far, he hadn't seen his disciple break his word once.

"Depends on whether it's a hassle."

Yu Dazhang answered honestly:

"I'll do my best to give it a try. If I really can't get it back, then that's that. Master, you know it too—our identity is too sensitive. Before sticking our noses into other people's business, we have to protect ourselves first."

After work.

Yu Dazhang got in the car and called Qu Tuotuo.

"I'll come pick you up. Something's up."

"I'm a bit tired." Qu Tuotuo refused:

"I want to go home and rest early."

Yu Dazhang knew at once she was brushing him off, so he stressed loudly:

"I really do have something serious!"

For the past half month, he'd been looking for a chance to make a move, but had never succeeded.

Several times it was because that good best friend of hers had stirred things up.

Qu Tuotuo had also seen his predatory intent, so she'd been avoiding him these past two days, hoping he'd cool down a bit.

"What serious thing can't be said over the phone?"

She was highly on guard.

As their understanding deepened, she'd realized Yu Dazhang really was incredibly strong.

Several times, before she could even react, Yu Dazhang had already picked her up.

Her weight, in his arms, was like carrying a chick—effortless.

So Qu Tuotuo had also realized that if one day Yu Dazhang couldn't hold back any longer, it seemed she wouldn't even be able to resist.

"Something really important!"

Yu Dazhang was unhappy. Treating him like a thief—what was that about? They hadn't even seen each other for two days.

He was afraid the closeness he'd finally built up would slip back to how it used to be.

Although he hadn't succeeded yet, at least now he could kiss, hug, and lift her up high.

"Then, fine."

Seeing Yu Dazhang's tone turn unfriendly, Qu Tuotuo had no choice but to agree:

"Come pick me up. Let's find a restaurant."

For her right now, a public place was the safest.

"How about I cook for you myself?" Yu Dazhang suggested.

Qu Tuotuo of course knew what he was thinking, so she deliberately lowered her voice:

"I can't drink anything cold today."

"Oh." Yu Dazhang stopped insisting:

"Then let's go to a restaurant."

Inside a Chinese restaurant in Hongkou District.

The two sat facing each other.

Before the dishes arrived, Yu Dazhang laid the whole matter out clearly.