All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

After treatment, Liu Feng officially became a wounded soldier and began recuperation. His superiors soon learned about his situation and even sent a reporter to record his story. After all, the true story of how he single-handedly led eleven agents into our ambush while seriously injured could be a great heroic tale.

Liu Feng recounted the story in detail, adding some artistic embellishments to make himself appear more glorious and noble. He also embellished the details of his discovery of them. In short, the story was thrilling and exciting, definitely the kind that would make headlines.

Liu Feng didn't want to be a hero, but this was his honor, and he never thought of giving it up. He was the "Liu Feng" reborn in a dream, but he was no longer the "overly kind-hearted" Liu Feng of the past.

Moreover, through this kind of publicity, he can quickly become famous, which will also allow He Xiaoping to find him.

Besides this reason, since he is a war hero, he will also spread some war knowledge in this way, such as what our army should pay attention to when it is in the Southern Monkey Kingdom.

There are also the tactics of the Southern Monkey Kingdom, such as the mobilization of the entire population into soldiers, the enemy's tunnel warfare, common traps, and so on. There are also the Southern Monkey female soldiers, who are good at using their pitiful appearance to disguise themselves, and can accidentally pull out a half-meter-long explosive pack from their crotch to take the enemy down with them. Only by letting more people see these tactics can our army suffer fewer casualties.

The war was far more brutal than Liu Feng had imagined. Every day, truckloads of wounded soldiers and corpses were brought to the hospital, and Liu Feng's initially relaxed mood was gradually affected.

As he watched the wounded soldiers fall one by one in front of him, Liu Feng suddenly thought of his uncle in real life. Perhaps his uncle was among these wounded soldiers. The despair and depression of seeing his comrades killed by the enemy would be deeply etched in his mind.

He didn't offer any help, nor did he indiscriminately impart any medical skills—that was nonsense. Medical skills can't be changed overnight, and the medical system certainly can't be changed suddenly because of him. That would only cause trouble for the hospital, and he shouldn't use his abilities for that.

His arm did not improve and began to develop a large-scale infection. Under normal circumstances, amputation would be necessary now. He had to find a way to save himself no matter what. The medicines in the hospital were not enough to save his arm. He had to find a specific cure.

The surrounding area is deep in the mountains and forests, full of medicinal herbs. With a century of medical knowledge, he decided to go and find the herbs himself to see if he could save his arm and recover from his injury as much as possible.

Days passed by, and soon half a month had gone by. Liu Feng's hand had miraculously recovered most of its original size. However, the field hospital had been extremely busy during this time. Apart from the occasional nurse who came to check on him at the beginning, he hadn't seen a single doctor yet.

During the war, no one cared about his medical miracles, and no one paid attention to his occasional trips to the neighborhood to find herbs.

I don't know if his story of the one-armed company commander outsmarting the Southern Monkey Special Agent has made the news. Perhaps there are too many heroic deeds, and he hasn't been mentioned yet.

Since the last time a reporter visited, no one has come to see him, and he has been moved to the area for minor injuries.

His regimental headquarters sent someone to visit him once, telling him to take good care of himself, that his military achievements had been recorded, and that the war was progressing smoothly, and that they had already reached the northern cities of the Southern Monkey Kingdom, and that the Southern Monkey Kingdom was no match for them.

Only the lowest-ranking soldiers can truly understand the cruelty of war. Liu Feng predicted that the war would end soon, since it was already early March.

During this time, he had been trying to find out about He Xiaoping. He contacted several field hospitals and finally found out her location.

The first phase of the war is almost over, and Liu Feng must find He Xiaoping before that happens.

There's not much to say about this war with the South. If my country hadn't just gone through a special period, we could have easily crushed a small country like the South.

Liu Feng had already planned that after the war, both he and He Xiaoping would retire from the military and enter a new phase of their lives.

Liu Feng also believed that He Xiaoping's suffering would end with him, and that he would give her a perfect future.

The day Liu Feng saw He Xiaoping again was at the end of March. The sun was shining brightly that day, and colorful flowers were blooming on the grass by the roadside.

Liu Feng met He Xiaoping at a remote temporary field hospital on the border. By this time, the first phase of the war had ended and our army had all withdrawn back to China. Because there were still many wounded soldiers, several temporary field hospitals had been built nearby.

Liu Feng didn't waste any time finding He Xiaoping. He searched several hospitals in the vicinity and finally found her. When the girl saw Liu Feng, she froze on the spot, and then a smile that she hadn't seen in a long time finally appeared on her face.

That smile is so sweet!

Seeing that He Xiaoping was still mentally sound, Liu Feng breathed a sigh of relief, finally feeling a weight lifted from his shoulders.

When He Xiaoping saw Liu Feng suddenly appear, she was very excited, but her nervousness made her nervously clutch the hem of her clothes. She wanted to tell Liu Feng that she was very worried about him, but she didn't know how to say it.

Looking at the nervous girl opposite him, Liu Feng smiled and stepped forward. To her astonishment, he gently hugged her and whispered in her ear.

"Xiaoping, I miss you so much!"

He Xiaoping's eyes widened in shock. Liu Feng's actions had greatly surprised her. In her memory, Liu Feng had never shown any affection for her. On the contrary, she had always kept her feelings deeply buried in her heart. This sudden "I miss you so much" had shattered all her defenses.

Her heart was pounding, and she felt a little dizzy. Happiness had come so suddenly that she couldn't adjust to it right away.

Seeing He Xiaoping's flushed face in his arms, Liu Feng quickly let go of her. He was worried that this sudden excitement might cause a repeat of the original plot, which would be a real problem!

With Liu Feng's help, He Xiaoping stood up straight and finally regained some of her senses. Her face was flushed, and she looked up at Liu Feng earnestly before finally mustering the courage to speak.

"I...I miss you so much!"

A smile appeared on Liu Feng's lips as he gently wiped the dirt off He Xiaoping's face before speaking affectionately.

"Over the years, I've come to understand that there have been people and things in my life that have moved me. The war has also taught me that cherishing the people in front of you is the most important thing. Xiaoping, I'm sorry I'm late!"

Moved by Liu Feng's words, He Xiaoping finally lost control and threw herself into his arms, sobbing softly.

"It's not too late, it's not too late! I...I'm so happy! Waaah!!"

Looking at He Xiaoping in his arms, Liu Feng chuckled inwardly. Pursuing a girl who secretly loves him is that simple!

"Hey...hey, cough cough...I'm telling you, bro, you really don't treat us like family, do you? If you want to confess your feelings, go outside, not in front of us!"

The voices beside them made Liu Feng and He Xiaoping realize what was happening and quickly let go of each other. They were in a temporary ward with six beds and several wounded soldiers with bandages on their backs, who were watching them intently with obvious envy and jealousy in their eyes.

Liu Feng laughed heartily and pulled He Xiaoping outside. There were even more people outside, and He Xiaoping quickly broke free from Liu Feng's hand, her face full of shyness. She pointed to the back of the tent with her eyes, and Liu Feng immediately understood and went to the back.

The next few tents were where supplies were stored, and there weren't many people around. He Xiaoping breathed a sigh of relief. Her little face was flushed, and she couldn't hide her happiness with a smile on her face. She kept glancing at Liu Feng, but she soon noticed that something was wrong with Liu Feng's left hand. She quickly went up to pull Liu Feng's left hand.

The pull caused Liu Feng to cry out in pain. He Xiaoping was startled and quickly asked Liu Feng what was wrong!

Liu Feng reluctantly unbuttoned his military jacket, pulled out his left hand, and showed it to He Xiaoping.

Seeing that Liu Feng's arm was covered in plasters and his arm looked strangely colored, He Xiaoping almost cried and quickly asked what happened.

Liu Feng helplessly wiped away He Xiaoping's tears with his right hand and said casually.

"It's okay, it'll be fine after a few more months of rest. This hand won't be ruined, but I guess I won't be able to use it with much force anymore. Don't cry, don't cry, Xiaoping, you won't dislike me in the future, will you?"

He Xiaoping rushed forward, crying, to check Liu Feng's injury. Upon seeing it, she cried even harder. Although Liu Feng's hand hadn't been amputated, it was essentially crippled. There was nothing she could do; given the circumstances at the time, Liu Feng was already very grateful to have his hand saved.

Seeing Liu Feng like this, He Xiaoping still had the heart to joke. She cried as Liu Feng pulled her into his arms. Looking at He Xiaoping in his arms, Liu Feng swallowed hard. "Forget it, let's not kiss here. If we get caught, it'll be a big problem." He smiled and stroked her hair, speaking very gently.

"Xiaoping, let's apply for discharge after the war! I'll sell plasters to support you! I promise you'll live a happy life, and be cheerful every day!"

He Xiaoping was amused by Liu Feng's words, and she cried and laughed at the same time. She looked up at Liu Feng, who was serious, and finally nodded through her tears. She didn't care how Liu Feng would support her in the future. Being with Liu Feng was her greatest happiness.

She had never experienced family love or romantic love in her life, and she had never even truly had friendship. Now, this sudden confession made her feel very satisfied, really, very satisfied.

The word "love" appeared in He Xiaoping's heart for the first time. She cherished it and protected it with all her heart. Naturally, she would agree to Liu Feng's decision unconditionally!

Seeing He Xiaoping's tears, Liu Feng couldn't hold back any longer. He stepped forward, kissed her eyes, and took her tears into his mouth.

Tears are salty, just like the taste of happiness!

Chapter Three: Southern Monkey Agents

Liu Feng gently hugged He Xiaoping, letting her feel the warmth in his heart.

A girl's childhood experiences profoundly influence whether she will be happy in the future.

Even after He Xiaoping recovered from her mental illness in the original novel, she still couldn't find happiness. Although she eventually got together with Liu Feng and became a couple who married later in life, what was the point of that?

Having no children and suffering from poverty, the hardships of life seemed to have been constantly entangled in this poor girl until Liu Feng passed away from cancer.

I will protect her for the rest of her life!

This encounter provided this poor girl with a sense of belonging, allowing her to find a place for her soul to rest.

When they parted, she accompanied him for a mile, until even the young soldier driving the car couldn't bear to watch any longer and asked Liu Feng to persuade He Xiaoping to go back.

Looking at her pitiful little face, Liu Feng finally couldn't help himself. He grabbed He Xiaoping and kissed her hard on the lips. Finally, he breathed heavily and said in He Xiaoping's ear.

"Xiaoping, wait for me. We'll get married after I'm discharged from the army. I want you to have ten or eight children with me. I'll protect you for the rest of my life. You'll always be my woman! Remember, be good to me. No matter what happens, don't be afraid. Think of me. I'll always protect you, okay?"

He Xiaoping's face was flushed and her eyes were brimming with tears, but she couldn't hide the joy on her face. She nodded frantically and stared intently at Liu Feng, as if this man was everything to her and her future.

Her hands were held tightly by Liu Feng. The two finally parted ways. Liu Feng slowly released her hands, got into the car, and watched her back as it disappeared into the distance.

Only when He Xiaoping's figure finally disappeared from sight did the young soldier driving the car mutter to himself.

"What are you two being all lovey-dovey about? You're so indecisive and shameless, even kissing! It's not like we'll never see each other again!"

Liu Feng heard this, smiled, and ignored it. Looking at the surrounding jungle and the flowers by the roadside, he felt a surge of hope and fighting spirit. A wonderful life was just around the corner.

The reason he was able to get a car to pick him up this time was because his deeds were finally published in the newspaper. As the deputy company commander of the transport company, he not only participated in the battle, but also bravely tracked eleven special agents by himself despite having his left hand artery severed. He blocked them and eliminated ten enemies. Each of these achievements was enough to earn him a merit.

His suggestions about the Southern Monkey Kingdom, which he mentioned in the newspaper, were widely supported by the soldiers. The matter also attracted the attention of the higher-ups. He is now considered a combat hero, and it is only right that he enjoys some minor privileges.

However, his arm may really be disabled. Although the last surgery was relatively successful, the local environment was too harsh, and his hand became severely infected afterward. His medical skills are not omnipotent. Although he doesn't need amputation, in the future, this hand will probably be more for show than for use.

However, he didn't have any particular thoughts about his disability. He believed in himself and thought he could still do very well. In fact, because of his disability, it should be easy for him to apply for discharge from the military. He hadn't yet decided what to do after his discharge.

Perhaps it's true what He Xiaoping said; it wouldn't be bad for him to support her by selling plasters. During this time, the plasters he made from herbs were quite effective for many wounded soldiers, which piqued his interest. Perhaps after retiring from the army, opening a small pharmacy wouldn't be bad either.

However, he had no interest in building a pharmaceutical empire like Bai Jingqi. It was too tiring. One life experience is enough; there was no need to repeat the same mistakes. Even if he sold plasters, he could still make a lot of money. He was content with modest wealth and could live a peaceful and simple life with Xiaoping and their children. Wasn't that good enough?

Liu Feng was lost in his dreams of the future when the soldier driving the car suddenly slammed on the brakes. Liu Feng instinctively grabbed the handrail and looked ahead. He saw a jeep had broken down and several soldiers were repairing it. Two officers, who looked like officers, were pacing anxiously nearby. When they saw the car that had suddenly appeared, they quickly waved to Liu Feng and his men.

Seeing the other person waving, the young soldier smiled and said to Liu Feng.

"Company Commander, I think we've run into someone we need help with. Shall we go down and take a look?"

Liu Feng glanced ahead, nodded, and gestured for the young soldier to go down first. He then placed his hand on the gun holster at his waist. Although this was already in China, it was only a border area, and artillery fire still occasionally fell nearby. Moreover, the Southern Monkey agents were notoriously cunning, so they had to be on guard.

The young soldier got out of the vehicle to negotiate with the other side. Liu Feng had been observing them the whole time. After watching for a while, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. They must be friendly forces; the characteristics of the Southern Monkey agents were very obvious.

Sure enough, the young soldier returned shortly afterward. It turned out that a liaison officer from a friendly regiment was on his way to a division headquarters on the border to complete a liaison mission, but his car had broken down. They were still 30 kilometers away from their destination, and they could only try to fix the car first. However, the engine had a problem and couldn't be fixed in a short time, so they could only wait by the roadside, hoping to run into some fellow villagers or a passing vehicle.

Liu Feng stepped forward and saluted with a smile. The other party quickly returned the salute. After introducing themselves, Liu Feng said that they could go together and he could return later. The other party thanked him gratefully.

They were all comrades-in-arms, so there was no need for formalities. Two officers and one soldier got into the vehicle, while the other two soldiers continued to repair it. There was no other way; the vehicle was only so big and there wasn't enough room for everyone. Anyway, it was still within China, so everyone wasn't too vigilant. The group set off again.

Along the way, everyone got along quite well. After hearing about Liu Feng's deeds, they were all shocked and curious. After all, the Southern Monkey agents were notoriously difficult to deal with in the army. They never expected that this deputy company commander of the transport company could subdue so many agents single-handedly. This piqued everyone's interest. They had been on the front lines for some time and had never seen the newspaper report about him.

Liu Feng didn't want to talk about this topic anymore. During this period, he had given several speeches to several nearby military units, talking passionately about his achievements every day. After talking about it for a while, he now felt a little embarrassed and had lost all interest in it.

Besides, these two were clearly on missions; they were just passing acquaintances and probably wouldn't see each other again. He just wanted to retire from the army as soon as possible and start a new life with He Xiaoping.

Seeing that Liu Feng didn't want to talk about the topic, the atmosphere cooled down a bit. Liu Feng found the expressions on everyone's faces a little strange, and one of the officers even said jokingly.

"Brother, I'm not trying to discourage you, but I reckon what you encountered back then wasn't some Southern Monkey special agents, but a bunch of Southern Monkey militia. Let me tell you a true story. A few days ago, our reconnaissance company also encountered a team of Southern Monkey special agents. You wouldn't believe it, damn it, they just came out of the grass and up the trees and took out several of our reconnaissance soldiers. Their marksmanship was exceptionally good."

In the end, we suffered casualties three to one to save those two monkeys. But that wasn't the most crucial point. The two prisoners we captured that very night actually killed four of our guards and escaped. Later, we found out they had a razor blade in their mouths—truly insidious! That's the real Southern Monkey agent. So, we really didn't believe you were tracking eleven agents all by yourself!

Liu Feng just smiled helplessly, not wanting to dwell on the matter. Seeing that Liu Feng didn't want to talk, the other party thought that they had really guessed the truth. However, they didn't have any other thoughts. After all, even if Liu Feng had encountered the Southern Monkey militia, they were still remarkable. Moreover, the other party was a combat hero even though his hand was injured at the time.

Liu Feng closed his eyes to rest, and the others also fell silent.

Although this was a wartime highway, it was in absolutely terrible condition. It had taken us almost an hour to travel 30 kilometers, and there were still about 10 kilometers left. Not to mention the winding mountain roads, the entire road was a damn muddy mess, so bad that the vehicle kept sliding around. Just then, the young soldier driving the car suddenly shouted.

"Company commander, another car has broken down up ahead!"

The soldier's words instantly snapped Liu Feng out of his daze. He looked out the car window and saw a military truck parked in the middle of the road ahead, with a group of a dozen or so people scattered around, some standing, some sitting nearby, and two others urinating by the roadside.

Seeing this, Liu Feng's eyes instantly turned cold, and he said to the young soldier, "Stop the car and follow my orders!"

Liu Feng's serious voice startled the people in the car.