Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2719 - 2655: To Drink or Not to Drink the Poison

In that very moment, a contingent of adversaries materialized, unleashing a relentless barrage with their full arsenal. Had it not been for their formidable combat prowess, they would have surely met their demise by now. It was at this juncture that Meng Xinian began to suspect something was amiss. However, he still hesitated to entertain such a dire thought. It wasn't due to naivete; rather, he held a steadfast belief in an unspoken boundary, observing it both domestically and internationally, that such engagements should never involve external parties or outright enemies. It was precisely because of this deeply ingrained conviction that he found it impossible to consider the situation a deliberate conspiracy against him. He also hadn't anticipated Wei Yixi's unexpected accompaniment. Outside, the enemy forces were still actively pursuing them. They had gone an entire day and night without a single drop of water or a morsel of food. To persist in this state was exceedingly detrimental to their survival. Yet, the very area they occupied was one that neither their allies nor the Ke Ku Li adversaries dared to enter without extreme caution, with the enemy forces continuously monitoring this zone, effectively impeding any further advance. Wei Jingxi offered a wry chuckle. "Simply indulge my curiosity; I wished to witness firsthand the ferocity you display when confronting enemies." "Have you observed enough after this day and night? Do you concede your inadequacy?" "Heh." Wei Yixi responded with a simple, lighthearted laugh. Internally, however, he held Meng Xinian in high regard. On multiple occasions, he had believed their escape impossible under such a hail of gunfire, yet Meng Xinian had successfully navigated them through. Moreover, their ammunition had long been depleted, and Meng Xinian had managed to secure two firearms, enabling them a brief period of respite in their current hiding place. While hunger was a concern, thirst was the far more pressing issue. The smoke-filled battlefield, rife with various pungent odors and swirling dust, intensified their thirst. Now, their throats were parched to the point of hoarseness, their lips on the verge of cracking. Last night, they had perceived an opportune moment to break through, but ultimately, their attempt faltered, leaving them trapped within the conflict zone. Now, as dawn approached, if they failed to escape within the next hour, their prospects would diminish drastically with the rising sun. This was because the enemy had already identified their identities. The enemy commander was a deranged individual who paid no heed to their origins, only that upon hearing of their capabilities, he had maniacally vowed they would perish here. After a full night of intense fighting, both sides were utterly exhausted. Once the enemy forces managed to recuperate, with the availability of sustenance and water, their energy would naturally be restored more effectively. Thus, with the arrival of daylight, should Cooke reappear, their doom would be almost certain. "Very well, have you recuperated sufficiently? If so, rise and prepare for a breakthrough." Meng Xinian stood, reached into his pocket, and withdrew a small vial. The vial appeared to be no thicker than a finger, and about half its height. Wei Yixi raised an eyebrow. "What is that?" "Poison. Care for a drink?" Meng Xinian inquired as he unsealed the cap, poured a portion into his mouth, and then offered it to Wei Yixi. It wasn't a significant amount to consume, was it? What could this be? Wei Yixi accepted the vial and consumed the remaining liquid. It was truly just a minuscule sip, barely enough to moisten his throat, with hardly any trace swallowed. "Is this water?" "Yes, exceptionally sweet water?" "Sugar water?" However, he had never encountered sugar water with such an intense sweetness; this subtle sweetness was distinct from the typical sweetness of sugar. One could assert that he had never tasted water so exquisitely delicious. "I had already informed you that it is poison."