Reborn in 1981, starting by smashing my iron rice bowl.

Not far ahead, Zhao Zheng, dressed in a police uniform, was also getting off his bicycle and pushing it into the village!

This finally made Liu Weidong understand what it meant to have "divine intervention." He had just learned that Wang Dashan was the fugitive murderer who killed Zhao Zheng, and before he could even report it to the police, he encountered Zhao Zheng at the village entrance. This coincidence of fate was simply too frightening.

Just then, Zhao Zheng also saw Liu Weidong and immediately came up to greet him: "Weidong, I was just wondering if I would run into you, what a coincidence!"

Liu Weidong smiled wryly, somewhat helplessly, "Of course, it's such a coincidence!"

The reason Liu Weidong went to the town's police station to report the case was to try to keep Zhao Zheng out of the matter and ensure his safety. Unexpectedly, Zhao Zheng came to the village on his own, completely disrupting Liu Weidong's plans.

People are generally nervous when they see the police these days, and Wang Shujuan was no exception. She hid behind Liu Weidong in fear.

This small gesture immediately caught Zhao Zheng's attention, and he quickly asked Liu Weidong, "Weidong, who is this?"

"Oh, she's my sister. We're on our way to town!" Liu Weidong could only introduce the two of them first: "Sister, this is Brother Zhao, my senior brother. He's currently a police officer at the county police station."

Wang Shujuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at Zhao Zheng: "Hello, Comrade Zhao!"

"Hello." Knowing that Wang Shujuan was Liu Weidong's sister, Zhao Zheng didn't pay any more attention to her, but said to Liu Weidong, "I have to go to the village to take care of some things first, we'll talk later!"

Seeing that Zhao Zheng was about to walk into the village after he finished speaking, Liu Weidong quickly called out to him, "Senior brother, wait a minute!"

Zhao Zheng stopped and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Liu Weidong was now in a dilemma. If he told the truth, it might arouse Zhao Zheng's suspicion. But if he didn't warn Zhao Zheng, he might be killed by Wang Dashan.

However, after hesitating for a moment, Liu Weidong quickly made a decision and said seriously to Zhao Zheng, "Senior brother, I was actually planning to take my sister to the town's police station to report the case. Now that you're here, that's perfect. We don't have to go that far."

Although Zhao Zheng came to Hexi Village on a mission, he certainly wouldn't ignore the villagers' reports, so he immediately asked Liu Weidong, "What happened?"

Liu Weidong whispered to Zhao Zheng, "There's a bully in the village who caused public outrage, so he went out to make a living a few years ago. But he's come back recently. He just came to my house and not only forced my sister to marry him, but also demanded that I prepare a dowry of two thousand yuan. Senior brother, this is clearly extortion and hooliganism. Do you think I should call the police?"

Zhao Zheng frowned and said, "This is indeed a bit too much. How about this, I'll go talk to him and warn this kid to stay away from you and your sister from now on!"

Seeing that Zhao Zheng still hadn't realized the seriousness of the situation, Liu Weidong quickly added, "I heard that this guy spent a few years in a southern city, where he got into trouble and fled back to lay low. Senior brother, you mustn't be careless!"

Reminded by Liu Weidong, Zhao Zheng was taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly asked him nervously, "Is the person you're talking about named Wang Dashan?"

Liu Weidong quickly feigned surprise and asked, "Hey, senior brother, how did you know this guy's name?"

Zhao Zheng said in a deep voice, "This is a wanted criminal who has committed serious crimes. We went to the countryside this time to investigate his whereabouts, but I didn't expect to actually run into him!"

Seeing that Zhao Zheng was finally taking this matter seriously, Liu Weidong secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said to him, "Senior brother, that kid is in our village. Go back and report to the leaders, and send more people to catch him in one fell swoop!"

However, Zhao Zheng shook his head and said, "No, going back and forth would be too much of a waste of time. I'll arrest that kid right now!"

After all that, Zhao Zheng was still going to capture Wang Dashan all by himself, just like in his previous life. Liu Weidong immediately became anxious and grabbed him, saying, "Senior brother, since that person is a fugitive, we can't be careless. Let's wait for backup to arrive!"

Zhao Zheng knew that Liu Weidong's method was more reliable, but his sense of mission to protect the people made him unable to wait any longer. He whispered to Liu Weidong, "Our director and another colleague are behind us and will be here soon. You wait here for them and let them come to support me. I'll go and keep an eye on that kid to prevent him from escaping!"

Liu Weidong knew that if Zhao Zheng went to find Wang Dashan alone, it was very likely that the tragedy of his previous life would be repeated.

Not wanting to watch such a good policeman die, Liu Weidong gritted his teeth and said, "How about this, I'll take you there, so the two of you can look after each other!"

Wang Shujuan immediately panicked and whispered to Liu Weidong, "Weidong, it's too dangerous!"

Zhao Zheng also said earnestly to Liu Weidong, "Your sister is right, you shouldn't go, stay here and wait for my colleague!"

However, Liu Weidong had already made up his mind. He said to Zhao Zheng in a deep voice, "Senior brother, there are several hundred people in our village. Do you know where Wang Dashan lives? If we ask other people, we might alert him. It would be better if I took you there!"

Finding Liu Weidong's words reasonable, Zhao Zheng reluctantly nodded and said, "Alright, you just need to lead me to him, and then you can leave!"

"Then it's settled!" Liu Weidong didn't waste any more words, but quietly comforted Wang Shujuan, "Sister, don't worry about me, I'll be back soon. You just stay here and wait for your senior's colleagues, and tell them where Wang Dashan lives!"

Wang Shujuan was used to following Liu Weidong's instructions, and subconsciously nodded, saying, "Okay, then... then you must be careful!"

"Understood!" Liu Weidong replied, then said to Zhao Zheng, "Senior brother, let's go!"

Zhao Zheng nodded silently, and the two strode into the village.

Wang Shujuan looked at the two of them with a worried expression, silently praying in her heart: "Dad, Mom, please protect Weidong, please don't let anything happen to him!"

Liu Weidong led Zhao Zheng into the village and asked him in a low voice, "Senior brother, did you bring a gun?"

Zhao Zheng shook his head and said, "We originally just came to scout out the situation; none of us brought guns!"

Thinking of Wang Dashan's burly physique, Liu Weidong inwardly cursed his bad luck and couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Looks like we're in big trouble this time!"

Zhao Zheng was genuinely puzzled as to why Liu Weidong was reacting so strongly. Even if it were about apprehending a fugitive, there was no need for him to be this nervous!

Seeing Zhao Zheng's somewhat bewildered expression, Liu Weidong didn't know what to say. He couldn't very well tell him that he knew Zhao Zheng was very likely to die today, could he?

With this in mind, Liu Weidong led Zhao Zheng past his own doorstep, then suddenly stopped and refused to move.