Rebirth 78, the beginning of the marriage was broken off by the female educated youth

When that clear voice suddenly rang out in the quiet, rainy night room, Wan Laoshe suddenly became alert. He subconsciously reached out to grab Zhao Jinzhong's hat, but abruptly stopped in front of the other's head.

Under his incredulous gaze, Zhao Jinzhong suddenly raised his head.

Then, with a flick of his wrist, the hat on his head fell into the other person's hand.

Then, a young and handsome face came into view.

The glow of the kerosene lamp illuminated that face; where was the intoxication or hallucination?

"what?"

Old Snake Wan let out a soft gasp, his smug expression instantly freezing.

Instead, his expression shifted from a confident indifference to a triumphant calm, then to utter astonishment and shock upon seeing Li Xiangnan's face, finally transforming into a profound sense of awe and bewilderment.

His raised hand froze in mid-air, his pupils contracted sharply from the enormous impact, and his lips parted slightly, but no sound came out.

pat!

The noose in his hand fell to the ground with a snap. Belatedly realizing what was happening, he staggered back a few steps, staring at Li Xiangnan with a look of utter panic.

"It's you... How is this possible..."

Does he know me?

Does Wan Laoshe know me?

Li Xiangnan's heart was pounding wildly, but he immediately stood up, calmly dusted off his clothes, and squinted at the other person: "What? Comrade Shuisheng knows me?"

"..." Wan Shuisheng's pupils suddenly contracted again, his breath exploded, and it felt as if a ferocious beast was roaring and struggling in his chest, trying to break out of it. He stared at Li Xiangnan with great shock, as if his eyes wanted to devour the young man in front of him.

Seeing that Wan Shuisheng remained silent, Li Xiangnan knew that the other party was still surprised that he knew his identity, so he chuckled and said, "What, are you wondering how I know you... or do you want to ask me how it's possible that I wasn't drugged?"

As he said this, he turned his neck and glanced at the old snake coiled at Wan Laoshe's feet, its head raised and its tongue flicking: "Or... are you wondering why I knew you used snakes to poison people?"

"Huff...huff...huff..." Old Snake Wan's breathing became rapid.

Seeing that he seemed to be thinking about a way out, Li Xiangnan's tone was calm but carried an undeniable and chilling power.

“Old Snake Wan, I noticed you the moment I discovered that extremely peculiar knot around Xu Sheng’s neck—heh, only someone who deals with ropes year-round would be so obsessed with knots, and only someone who deals with them year-round would trust what they know best. This is a skill that fishermen rely on for their livelihood!”

Li Xiangnan spoke extremely quickly, while his muscles were tense, ready to prevent Wan Laoshe from resorting to desperate measures at any moment.

"Of course, for a child who grows up in a fishing village, his closest companions, besides the fishing boats and the sea, are the things that swim in the water!"

He looked at the old snake's feet. The old snake had climbed onto his trouser leg, its head held high, as if it could launch an attack at any moment, as long as its master gave the order.

"Your nickname is Old Snake, not because you're as cunning as a snake, but because you actually keep a snake in the village, your old partner who has helped you complete countless tasks!"

These words struck Wan Shuisheng like a thunderbolt, leaving him dumbfounded.

He stared at Li Xiangnan in shock, never expecting that his biggest secret and most prized partner would be seen through by this young man in front of him at a glance!

The other person's words were as if they had personally witnessed his growth over several decades in the fishing village!

All his calculations, all his caution, all his deadly moves... were utterly shattered at this moment by the owner of the young face before him!

"Don't move!"

"lay down your weapon!"

"Hold your head and squat down!"

Suddenly, something unexpected happened.

Whoosh, thump-thump.

Amidst the sounds of countless footsteps and a few deafening roars, the warehouse doors and windows were smashed open, and countless figures burst out from the numerous oil drums, cardboard boxes, and wooden crates inside.

Guo Qian took the lead, and with more than a dozen armed police officers, they descended like divine soldiers, instantly surrounding Wan Laoshe, who was frozen in place, and locking the cold muzzles of their guns firmly against his vital points.

At this moment, the old snake frantically flicked its tongue, the hissing sounds like small-scale thunderclaps. Its entire body coiled around the old snake, arching straight up in an attack posture. Its bloody mouth spewed a foul stench, and its scarlet tongue warned everyone that if they made any rash moves, it would surely be crushed to pieces and buried with them.

Wan Laoshe didn't say a word. He looked at the young man in the crowd who remained calm, and then at the police who surrounded him like an iron barrel, with their dark gun barrels pointed at him. The shock and bewilderment on his face eventually turned into a bitter smile with endless relief.

"Old buddy, forget it..."

Wan Shuisheng gave a bitter laugh, gently kicked the old snake to stop its attack, and obediently stretched out his hands.

"Li Xiangnan!" He practically spat out those three words through clenched teeth, his voice dry and hoarse. "Well... well... a substitution trick, well... a trap. I'm impressed!"

Wan Shuisheng stared intently at Li Xiangnan, his expression incredibly complex.

"Haha, uh haha..."

Just as Li Xiangnan was about to speak, Wan Shuisheng suddenly burst into unrestrained laughter again.

He suddenly squatted down again and reached out to stroke the old snake that was tilting its head and snuggling with its owner.

"I met this snake when I was six years old, and I've tamed it for decades... Even my sister can't compare to the bond I have with it..."

Li Xiangnan gave Guo Qian a subtle wink, and everyone tensed up even more, their guns instinctively pointing at Wan Shuisheng and the old snake.

If Wan Shuisheng wanted to fight to the death at this moment, he had to be stopped. Otherwise, if such a vicious person were to commit suicide, everyone present would be in danger.

“I killed Boss He when I was twenty-two. For fifteen years, this old buddy of mine helped me complete thirteen flawless cases…”

Wan Shuisheng continued speaking, then suddenly turned to look at Li Xiangnan, "I never imagined that in the end, we would be defeated by a young man like you!"

He looked up at the sky and sighed, his voice filled with endless loneliness and relief.

"Fine, fine, I admit it... I'm completely convinced!"

After saying this, Wan Shuisheng gave up resisting, gently patted the old snake's head, stroked it a few times, and then sat down on the ground.

The old snake seemed to understand its master's feelings. It lowered its head, lay prostrate on the ground, and surrendered without moving, as if it had completely resigned itself to its fate.

"Get 'em!"

At Guo Qian's command, the police officers swarmed around.

Wan Shuisheng was quickly handcuffed. Watching his old companion being stuffed into a sack, he couldn't help but shout, "Be nice to it! Let it go! Let it return to the mountains!"

No one answered him, because he himself was also lifted up by the police and taken out of the duty room.

As he stepped out the door, Wan Shuisheng turned back one last time and gave Li Xiangnan a deep look. His gaze was complex and unfathomable, containing the dejection of defeat, the humiliation of having his schemes exposed, and deep within, a sense of relief as if the dust had finally settled.

The rain keeps falling.

The pressure inside the room dissipated rapidly, like sand being poured out of a river, and everyone felt a sudden sense of relief.

Guo Qian wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and glanced back at Li Xiangnan. "That was close!"

Li Xiangnan shook the cigarette in his hand and flicked off the ash.

"Press the opportunity and arrange an interrogation immediately. There are too many mysteries surrounding Wan Shuisheng!"

Guo Qian remained noncommittal: "Of course! Let's go!"