Reason May Not Matter, but Interests Do!

Welcome to "I'm Trapped in the Same Day for a Thousand Years," exclusively produced by Feilu Novel Network, narrated by Sang Ze Wang Xiaomo Lao He.

Faced with Li Maoren's sudden gun threat, Wu Chen not only remained calm but was also secretly pleased.

Reaching this point is exactly what Wu Chen hoped for, or rather, what Wu Chen guided him to.

The gun was placed in the middle of the coffee table, rather than on the side closest to Wu Chen, because Wu Chen placed it there voluntarily.

If the gun line falls to Wu Chen's side, then Li Maoren won't be able to get it immediately, and he will definitely find another way.

Although the Millennium Reincarnation Reincarnation stopped at the same day, things at the level of consciousness, such as memories, experiences, and knowledge, will not be Reset. Wu Chen is a person with thousands of years of experience, so even a big figure like Li Maoren will inevitably be drawn into Wu Chen's rhythm when talking to Wu Chen.

Li Maoren, holding a gun, exuded an imposing aura and had a fierce expression, but Wu Chen smiled at the gun barrel, saying, "You really are a family."

Wu Chen smiled faintly. Ruobing and A Tai had both done the same thing before. Ruobing had also distrusted me, A Tai still harbors doubts about me to this day.

Uncle, why do you have to do this?

You knew perfectly well that I didn't chamber a bullet before I put the gun down.

Wu Chen knew very well that Li Maoren was different from Li Ruobing and Li Ruotai. When Li Ruobing pointed a gun at Wu Chen, it was a real possibility that she might shoot. Wu Chen and Li Ruotai were even more temperamental. If Li Ruobing hadn't been holding him back, Li Maoren would have been different. He was just bluffing. Even if the bullet was loaded, he wouldn't have fired.

There's a saying that the older you get, the more timid you become. While that's not entirely true, there's some truth to it.

They're like six or seven-year-old thugs; they're the most ruthless because they're young and impetuous. They don't consider the consequences, and if you really anger them, they'll dare to chop you up no matter who you're dealing with.

For the sake of so-called brotherhood, they would even be willing to die together with someone.

People who have risen to the level of big-time gangsters, especially those over 30, will almost always think they were incredibly foolish when they look back on what they did as teenagers.

Sometimes, there are better solutions to problems, but when you choose the most foolish one, you almost lose your life.

Li Maoren was certainly not a coward. If he really wanted to kill Wu Chen, he had already arranged for it to be done cleanly without him having to do it himself.

Moreover, before figuring out Wu Chen's true situation, someone as mature and strategic as Li Maoren wouldn't act rashly.

If he were as impulsive as his son Li Ruotai, he would have wasted all these years.

Upon hearing Wu Chen say that the bullet wasn't chambered, Li Maoren quickly turned his hand, holding the gun in his right hand and pulling the slide with his left, chambering the bullet in a swift motion.

But after loading the gun, his expression immediately changed.

The cocking sound is wrong, the slide isn't rebounding, because there are no bullets in the magazine.

But Li Maoren clearly remembered that when Wu Chen was assembling the gun, before finally installing the magazine, he put a bullet into the magazine, and he did it with one hand.

Seeing Li Maoren's strange expression, Wu Chen flicked his wrist, and with a snap, the bullet that should have been in the gun was thrown directly onto the coffee table by Wu Chen, turning the 5 bullets on the coffee table into 6.

This was certainly not magic; Wu Chen was simply loading the magazine. Before inserting it into the gun, he quickly pushed the bullet out of the magazine and placed it in his palm.

But the technique was too fast, and due to the angle, Li Maoren watched the whole thing without noticing.

Uncle, that's not very effective. Trying to scare people won't work the first time; do you think it will work the second?

After tossing the bullet onto the coffee table, Wu Chen smiled.

Li Maoren's expression changed slightly. He could guess when Wu Chen would take out the bullet, but when he was in the army, there were very few people in the entire military region who could do this.

It's not that only a few people can master it, but rather who knows how to do it.

Who needs to be this proficient with guns?

People from the National Security Bureau probably don't need it, because it doesn't have much practical value.

Li Maoren certainly didn't know anything about finance. Wu Chen was from the National Security Bureau, had no military experience, and was too young. However, his judgment of Wu Chen's background had indeed improved considerably.

Snap!

Li Maoren slammed the gun back into the middle of the tea street, then sat down, leaned back, and stared blankly at Wu Chen with narrowed eyes.

Young man, I don't like beating around the bush. Since we're talking privately, let's be frank and speak openly.

What is your purpose in dating my daughter?

What other purpose could there be?

Wu Chen laughed, adopting the same tone as Li Maoren, who was feigning ignorance.

I like your daughter, I want to sleep with her, I want her to have my baby.

Uncle, do you think there's a problem with this?

Wu Chen's words were extremely offensive, and his continued use of the term "uncle" only made it more unpleasant, as if he were deliberately trying to disgust people.

Li Maoren had realized that Wu Chen was not afraid of him and did not even respect his elders. He kept calling him "uncle" probably just to give his daughter face and to take care of her feelings.

This politeness even gave the man the feeling that he only gained the young man Wu Chen's verbal respect because of his daughter.

Do you think I'd believe that?

Li Maoren said in a deep voice that he did not care about Wu Chen's offensive words, because they were not the point, but just an excuse to stir up his emotions.

Whether you believe it or Wu believes it, it's up to you.

Wu Chen laughed again and shook his head. "That's not important. You're dating my daughter, do you think my attitude doesn't matter?"

Li Maoren's words were tinged with anger. "Do you really care about your daughter?"

Wu Chen countered with a question.

Li Maoren continued, "All you care about is family interests. You know perfectly well what kind of person Ding Ruilong is, yet you still force Li Ruobing to marry Ding Ruilong. With this marriage between the two families, aren't you afraid that Ruobing might one day lose her temper and shoot Ding Ruilong?"

The young man, who had been leaning back politely on the sofa, suddenly sat up straight, leaning slightly forward, staring at Wu Chen with an imposing air, and said in a deep voice, "Are you telling me to call him uncle?"

Wu Chen leaned forward slightly, meeting Li Maoren's gaze. Though smiling, he retorted defiantly, "This isn't a lecture. I've always preferred to reason. Uncle, you don't have to be reasonable, but you should at least consider the benefits, right?"

Wu Chen's words were tantamount to swearing.

That Li Man's face had darkened considerably; apart from his daughter, it had been a long time since any young person had dared to speak to him like that.

Regardless of your opinion, even if Ding Ruilong is incredibly capable, given his obsessive nature and inability to control his emotions, do you think he'll live a long life?

Wu Chen spoke again, and before Li Maoren could respond, he continued with a smile, "I think he won't live much longer. The more Old Master Ding spoils him, the faster he'll die. Not only him, but the price won't be worth it either."

Li Maoren certainly wouldn't make fun of Wu Chen, and he didn't listen to anything Wu Chen said. He just stared at Wu Chen with a dark face, about to say something, when Wu Chen suddenly sat up straight, leaned back, and then said, "Uncle, do you still remember Dong Yuantao?"

Wu Chen asked.

Li Maoren was taken aback, because the person Wu Chen suddenly mentioned was not a big deal. To Li Maoren, he was just someone else's junior, and he hadn't accomplished anything.

He died a long time ago; I heard he drowned accidentally while swimming in the river.

Wu Chen actually knew that this person was Li Maoren; I never expected it.

Dong Yuantao has been dead for more than ten years, and even his daughter Li Ruobing and son Li Ruotai may not remember this.

More than ten years ago, the siblings were still young, only in elementary or middle school.

Moreover, the Dong Family was not as powerful as it is today more than ten years ago. The Dong Family has only risen to prominence in recent years because the number one person in the family has taken a high enough position.

You really are very knowledgeable, why bring him up all of a sudden?

The man asked with a dark expression and a harsh tone, because he was very angry.

He died; he died when he was in his senior year of high school.

Wu Chen said.

Of course I know he's dead; he drowned.

Li Maoren's tone remained sharp.

It wasn't drowning.

Wu Chen stared at Li Maoren, his tone serious, saying that Ding Ruilong had killed him.

Li Maoren gazed intently at Ding Ruilong as he killed Dong Yuantao.

Li Maoren recalled events from more than ten years ago. Dong Yuantao died unexpectedly, and although the news spread, it didn't cause any major upheaval. Therefore, Li Maoren couldn't recall much information about it.

His understanding of the matter was limited back then. Now, all he can recall is that Dong Yuantao was studying at Nanguang No. 1 High School, and Ding Ruilong was also studying at Nanguang No. 1 High School. This can be said to be the only connection between the two of them back then.

Whether back then or now, the Ding Family and the Dong Family have never been very close.

Moreover, it's not just them; Nanguang No. 1 High School is among the top ten high schools in the country.

Those who can get into Nanguang No. 1 High School are either top students with outstanding middle school entrance exam scores, or children from wealthy and influential families, including those from other nearby provinces and cities.

Therefore, Nanguang No. 1 High School is a place where children of the powerful and wealthy gather, so the connection between alumni like Ding Ruilong and Dong Yuantao is not particularly special.

More importantly, Dong Yuantao was two years older than Ding Ruilong. Dong Yuantao was a senior in high school when he drowned, at the age of 18, while Ding Ruilong 16 at the time, in his first year of high school, based on his current age. They were not in the same grade, so the possibility of anxiety or conflict was much smaller.

Moreover, after Dong Yuantao's death, it wasn't the school that said he drowned accidentally; Dong Family Jiajiu believed he drowned accidentally.

The Dong Family, of course, investigated and confirmed that it was indeed an accident.

Although I heard that Dong Yuan's mother cried her heart out and almost fainted because of this incident, and even wished him a speedy recovery, in the end, no one could be blamed but God.

Li Maoren felt that Wu Chen's sudden mention of Dong Yuantao and the claim that Ding Ruilong killed him was a serious matter that needed some basis. So he thought about it carefully, but the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. It was impossible. If Dong Yuantao was accused of murder, how could the Dong Family not be able to find anything about it? But he had never heard any related rumors, so he was certain that it was an accidental drowning.

Even assuming Dong Yuantao was murdered, and Ding Ruilong went on a killing spree, the Dong Family, no matter how weak they were back then, was only slightly inferior to the Ding Family. What deep-seated hatred could the Ding Family possibly have to provoke the Dong Family like that?

Li Maoren had never heard of any major conflict Ding Family and the Dong Family. They rarely had any minor frictions. Even if there were any conflicts, there was no reason for a large family to do that to a younger generation who was still in school.

Even if we assume that Ding Ruilong and Dong Yuantao had a personal grudge, it's impossible for the Ding Family to help him harm Dong Yuantao and orchestrate the accident so cleanly.

It's impossible to take action against a junior who doesn't affect the interests of either family. If it were discovered, the consequences would be dire, enough to cause a sensation among all the powerful and influential families who could hear about it.

Even if there is a deep-seated hatred, it is taboo to attack a junior who is standing in a defensive position.

After thinking it over, the young man Li Maoren finally stared at Wu Chen and said, "Remember, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."

Ding Ruilong killed Dong Yuantao. Do you know what the consequences will be if this gets out?

You can get people killed by spreading these kinds of rumors, but what I'm saying is true.

Wu Chen smiled faintly and said, "Really?"

Based on what?

Where is the evidence?

It makes no sense.

If your goal is simply to make me think Ding Ruilong has some flaws and might harm our Li Family, then I can tell you right now what you find illogical.

Wu Chen interrupted Li Maoren.

Where is the logic?

For whatever reason, the Ding Family could not possibly understand a child who is still in high school.

I didn't say the Ding Family. You're right, I was talking about Ding Ruilong, the person is Ding Ruilong, he's stupid.

Wu Chen emphasized this point.

Li Maoren paused for a moment. He understood what Wu Chen meant, but something felt even more wrong.

You mean Ding Ruilong did it himself, rather than the Ding Family doing it for him?

Li Maoren's tone became even more skeptical.

When Dong Yuantao died, Ding Ruilong was only 16 years old. Yes, Ding Ruilong did it all by himself?

Before he took action, only he knew about this, and after Dong Yuantao's death, the number of people in the Ding Family who knew the truth could be counted on one hand, including the Ding Family patriarch, who only found out later.

Li Maoren stared silently at Wu Chen. He still didn't believe Wu Chen's words at all, but this matter was very serious. What if it was true?

If Dong Yuantao were still alive, he would be 33 years old. He is the youngest son of the current head of the Dong Family.

Li Maoren couldn't help but ask a few more questions.

Motivation.

Li Maoren's question hit the nail on the head: there must be a motive for murder.

Woman?

Wu Chen smiled.

Woman?

Li Maoren frowned. "Do you know He Shiqin?"

Wu Chen then said...

Li Maoren frowned even deeper, paused for a moment, and then said he knew, uttering only two words.

He clearly didn't want to say more, because he knew that He Shiqin was Ding Runlong's woman, and not just his mistress; she had even given birth to a child and a daughter for Ding Runlong.

Li Maoren was aware that Ding Runlong had an illegitimate daughter, but this would not affect the marriage alliance between the two families. In the face of important matters and family interests, these were minor issues.

Such things are not uncommon among various families, if not common.

Li Maoren himself even had a mistress in secret, but he didn't have any illegitimate children.

It was for He Shiqin that Ding Ruilong murdered Dong Yuantao and Wu Chen, who were fighting over her.

Li Maoren asked.

Li Jia had investigated He Shiqin separately. Li Maoren knew that she was also from Nanguang No. 1 High School and was said to have been a pretty girl back then with many suitors. It wasn't really a case of jealousy or rivalry.

Wu Chen shook his head and said with a faint smile, "Back then, He Shiqin was pursued by many sons of powerful and wealthy families. These people even made a gentleman's agreement to compete fairly and no one was allowed to mess around."

At that time, Ding Ruilong was a first-year high school student, He Shiqin a second-year high school student, and Dong Yuantao was a third-year high school student.

Dong Yuantao is a very talented person with outstanding grades. He is a senior in high school and is very popular in the school. He Shiqin is also quite close to him.

However, He Shiqin had no intention of dating in high school at the time, focusing on his studies. He had clearly rejected all suitors. He became close to Dong Yuantao because Dong Yantao offered to tutor him.

He Shiqing had explicitly rejected Ding Ruilong many times; he had no interest in his junior at all. And because he was close to Dong Yuantao, Dong Yuantao died.

Li Maoren still felt something was off after hearing this. Was it just because of extreme murder?

Li Maoren retorted, "You've said so much, do you have any evidence?"

Empty words, young man, first and foremost, I must emphasize one point: this isn't just because of jealousy.

Wu Chen interrupted.

Looking at Li Maoren, his voice was very calm. Ding Ruilong was obsessed with getting He Shiqi. He had to have the woman he liked. So on the day of the murder, he invited He Shiqin to meet him. He Shiqin saw Ding Ruilong kill someone with his own eyes. He followed Ding Ruilong because he was afraid and dared not resist. He Sheqin was the only witness to Ding Ruilong killing Dong Yuantao.

Li Maoren's expression changed, and he remained silent, thinking, "Even if what you said is true, so what?"

After thinking it over, Li Maoren asked Wu Chen again, "He Shiqin has been with Ding Ruilong for over ten years and has even had a child with him. It's pointless for him to testify like this."

Who says he can't testify?

He hated Ding Ruilong; Ding Ruilong had ruined his life.

Wu Chen replied, then grinned and said, "I've already contacted He Shiqin. He Shiqin is Lin Yuan, Wu Chen contacted before, and not limited to that."

Li Maoren was taken aback, then his expression changed drastically, and he suddenly stood up and shouted, "What are you doing?"

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