All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

"Get up! Eighteen. Kill seventeen, and there's still one wounded prisoner. Let's hurry, or we'll be dead!"

The officer looked up in a daze at the man in front of him, who was holding a pistol in one hand and dangling the other. He couldn't help but feel that the man was so great at that moment!

Liu Feng smiled and glanced at the other person, then raised his gun, pointed it at the sky, and fired five shots in quick succession. After the five shots, the magazine was completely empty.

On the way back, Qin Hongbing was driving with a piece of clothing tied around his arm, and dark red bloodstains were clearly visible.

At the back of the carriage, a wounded Southern Monkey agent lay half-dead on the carriage, with a dozen weapons lying casually to the side.

The officer in the seat, whose injured arm had been treated, sat with the bodies of two comrades in his arms, his expression solemn. Liu Feng frowned as he looked out at the jungle. The atmosphere in the car was somewhat oppressive, but no one spoke.

Qin Hongbing's driving skills are so-so, but fortunately he has some repair skills, otherwise everyone would have had to walk home today.

The vehicle was in a terrible state, emitting obvious signs of damage. Fortunately, it could be restarted and eventually made it onto the road. Everyone was a little nervous for the rest of the journey, especially Qin Hongbing, whose eyes were wide open as he warily looked around.

This time the vehicle sped up considerably, and after another half hour, the barracks in the distance could be seen faintly. Suddenly, a sentry post appeared ahead. Seeing a dilapidated jeep driving towards them, the soldiers in front quickly set up machine guns, and several soldiers surrounded the vehicle.

Seeing this scene, Liu Feng, who was in the car, finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was finally safe. He wasn't Superman. He had done his best to take down so many agents, but unfortunately, there were still casualties.

The officer in the back seat breathed a sigh of relief when he saw our personnel surrounding him. Looking at his comrades on both sides, he silently recited in his heart.

"Brothers, let's go home!"

Yes, their mission as soldiers has been completed, and it's all over!

Liu Feng pushed open the car door, slowly stepped out, and looked at the red flag in the distance, fluttering in the wind. An indescribable emotion welled up in his heart. His mission was complete, and it was time to take off this military uniform.

Yes, a lone hero with only one hand is not the mainstream; it's time for me to retire!

This time, the killing of seventeen Southern Monkey agents preserved top-secret information, making Liu Feng a household name within the military. His discharge application, which had been going smoothly, was delayed once again because of this incident.

Shortly afterward, the military formally invited Liu Feng to study at the Military Academy, and his rank was officially promoted by one level.

Liu Feng was both amused and exasperated by the invitation, but ultimately chose to decline. There was little point in pursuing further studies; perhaps he could eventually retire as a one-armed senior colonel, but what would be the point? He had already experienced that kind of life many times before.

Liu Feng declined the invitation, citing recurring injuries, and applied for discharge from the army again. Ultimately, his superiors approved his application.

However, the country has not forgotten Liu Feng's military achievements. He was awarded a first-class merit, a collective second-class merit, and another individual second-class merit. He was also awarded the title of first-class hero. His military career has been a perfect success.

When Liu Feng was discharged from the army in June 1980, his arm was completely useless. He knew that his arm would gradually atrophy and might be amputated one day, but he felt that it no longer mattered.

He Xiaoping's application for discharge from the military was approved, and she was also named a war hero for her selfless dedication during the war.

Afterwards, Liu Feng learned why He Xiaoping was named a war hero and why she suffered a mental breakdown in the original story.

It turned out that shortly after Liu Feng left, she followed her unit to the border front to pick up the wounded. On the way, they were attacked and the car was blown up. Of the whole car full of wounded, only He Xiaoping and a soldier with severe burns survived. The frail He Xiaoping carried the soldier on her back and dragged him for seven or eight miles until they finally encountered our personnel and were rescued.

Afterwards, her deeds were publicized positively, she was named a war hero, and even paraded through the streets wearing red flowers. Enthusiastic people put flower garlands around her neck, tugged at her hands and clothes, and shouted, leaving her bewildered and confused. That kind of fervent enthusiasm was completely different from the neglect and exclusion she had received in the past.

This sudden change in identity severely traumatized He Xiaoping, and in the original novel, He Xiaoping went completely insane under such circumstances.

In this world, He Xiaoping found solace in Liu Feng. Despite her inner turmoil, she thought of Liu Feng and eventually contacted him. Liu Feng came to her side and stayed with her through that difficult time, helping her overcome her inner struggles.

In the original novel, Liu Feng and He Xiaoping left alone, one with a missing arm and the other suffering from mental illness, and they did not meet again until many years later.

In this world, Liu Feng finally left the military camp after his comrades held a farewell party for him.

The day after leaving the military camp, Liu Feng took He Xiaoping back to his hometown. He Xiaoping's biological father had passed away, and her mother and stepfather's family had never given her any warmth. Liu Feng's appearance gave her all the hope.

Before Liu Feng could even speak, He Xiaoping said that she would follow him wherever he went, and that she would never change her mind for the rest of her life.

Looking at He Xiaoping, who was staring at him pitifully as if afraid he wouldn't agree, Liu Feng laughed heartily, gently stroked her forehead with his right hand, and finally kissed her forehead lightly. He then embraced her with his strong chest and whispered in her ear.

"Xiaoping, let's get married!"

Chapter Five: Back to the Cultural Troupe

Upon hearing Liu Feng's words, a blush instantly appeared on He Xiaoping's face. Clearly, the excitement and joy in her heart made her feel a little dizzy; it was a feeling of happiness.

Although Liu Feng had said that he would marry her after he retired from the army, He Xiaoping still couldn't control her emotions when the moment actually arrived.

There aren't many people left in Liu Feng's hometown. His parents have long since passed away, and he only has an uncle and two aunts.

Originally, his family lived together with his uncle and they hadn't separated. After his grandparents passed away, it was agreed that the ancestral hall would be separated and the house would be divided equally between the two families. Over the years, Liu Feng had been serving in the military, and everything in the family had long since been inherited by his uncle.

My uncle's family has two sons and three daughters, all of whom are young men and women who are almost adults. The whole family is crammed into a dilapidated house.

Liu Feng suddenly returned, and out of consideration for their relationship, the house belonged to Liu Feng's family as well. His uncle felt bad about it and insisted on squeezing out a room for him.

He Xiaoping didn't care that the room was simple. She cleaned it up and happily changed into the sheets she had brought back from the army. She sat on the headboard with her face flushed, and no one knew what she was thinking.

That evening, the two tacitly quickened their pace while eating. After dinner, Liu Feng took the initiative to wash the dishes, while He Xiaoping, her face flushed, wiped the table. Before seven o'clock, the lights in the house were blown out.

That night, Liu Feng felt a long-lost joy. As an experienced driver, even a new car didn't need any break-in. The old driver's lubricant made the new car full of power. He Xiaoping, who had been practicing dance for many years, had a well-proportioned and soft figure that could be easily grasped. Everything was so natural.

He Xiaoping actually fits the aesthetic of the soul in Liu Feng's mind better. It was worth it for him to turn into a beast. After one night, the young couple became completely inseparable.

Thinking about it carefully, the dream version of himself is a special privilege in terms of romantic love. Over the years, he has indeed encountered quite a few beauties in his dreams, but He Xiaoping ranks in the top three as the one who truly made him feel enjoyable.

He had a memory of another girl who he cherished like a treasure: Song Yunping. She shared a similar gentleness with He Xiaoping, a gentleness that easily satisfied a man's desires.

Love is not just about physical pleasure, but also about spiritual fulfillment. Perhaps He Xiaoping is the kind of woman he envisions for his ideal wife. Double the happiness is true happiness!

Liu Feng lost an arm on the battlefield, but he brought back a girl who wanted to get married. His uncle and his family, young and old, didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

Seeing his uncle's hesitant expression, Liu Feng naturally knew what the other was worried about. There was really nothing left to divide in this family, and he wouldn't want it anymore.

He left home when he was a teenager, and now ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. Besides, he has another soul and doesn't have a deep affection for this family. Moreover, He Xiaoping and he can't possibly live in this house forever.

Both he and He Xiaoping could have been assigned jobs after being demobilized. Based on his qualifications, he could have been assigned at least a stable job, but he ultimately chose to retire from the military.

It's almost 1981, and the money-driven society of the future is just around the corner. What future can you talk about if you don't have money? It's time for me to go out and make my own way in the world. In the 1980s, with reform and opening up, how could I not be able to make it?

That day, Liu Feng personally bought groceries and cooked a delicious meal, inviting his uncle's family to a meal. There was plenty of meat and fish on the table, and after everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Liu Feng smiled and raised his glass to toast his uncle before saying with a smile.

"Uncle, I have something to discuss with you. It's like this: Xiaoping and I aren't planning on having a big wedding. We'll just keep it simple and invite relatives and friends over for a meal. I've set it for the 18th of this month!"

His uncle nodded absentmindedly, picked up the last piece of braised pork from the bowl, and stuffed it into his mouth. He was convinced by the taste of the dish; he had never eaten such delicious food in his life. He now suspected that his nephew had worked as a cook in the army for ten years, otherwise, how could his cooking skills be so good!

At the dinner table, the other children were speechless when they saw the last piece of braised pork go into their father's mouth.

Liu Feng shook his head helplessly as he watched this scene, and then continued.

"Uncle, thank you for taking care of the family all these years. Xiaoping and I have decided that after we get married, we will go out and make our way in the world. We may not come home very often in the future. So, please give this house and the land allocated by the village to you, Uncle. We don't want the house and the foundation anymore!"

As soon as Liu Feng finished speaking, his uncle lost his grip on his chopsticks and dropped one onto the table. He didn't bother to pick it up, but looked up in surprise at his nephew and scolded him with some astonishment.

"Child, what are you saying? The house is yours, how can we take it?"

As his uncle said this, his aunt next to him kept giving him meaningful glances. Perhaps seeing his wife's signal, his uncle coughed and changed the subject.

"If you want to come back in the future, we will still reserve a room for you. Many people in the village have gone out to work. You are still young, and it is time for you to go out and make your own way in the world!"

Liu Feng pretended not to see it, smiled and nodded, and the matter was considered closed.

For rural people in this era, land is their lifeline, but Liu Feng chose to give it up. His uncle was shocked and delighted. After ten years away from home, how much affection did his nephew really have left? Even if there was some affection, weren't all his own children closer to him than his nephew?

Liu Feng had also thought it through. Since he was going to leave anyway, he might as well leave clearly and leave with a favor. His future with He Xiaoping had only just begun.

Liu Feng and He Xiaoping's wedding banquet was very simple, with only three tables set up for relatives and friends. Liu Feng did not ask for any monetary gifts from everyone, but simply treated them to a meal. A double happiness symbol was pasted on the door, and that was considered their wedding.

Most of Liu Feng's relatives were from the countryside. They hadn't seen each other for over ten years. When they met again, they saw that Liu Feng was now disabled. They heard that Liu Feng was going to give his house and land to his uncle. The relatives were indignant on Liu Feng's behalf. In particular, his two aunts thought that his uncle had bullied Liu Feng and scolded him for a long time. Liu Feng explained for a long time before the crowd dispersed. His uncle's old face was flushed red. He drank his wine without saying a word.

That night, Liu Feng held He Xiaoping in his arms and whispered in her ear that he would definitely give her a grand wedding in the future and that he would make her happy for the rest of his life.

He Xiaoping's face was flushed. She hugged Liu Feng's waist and nodded repeatedly. What makes a woman happy is not just money, but other kinds of joy. Everything was understood without words.

The day after the wedding, his uncle hesitantly knocked on his door and handed him a bag containing more than three hundred yuan. Seeing the money and his uncle's red eyes, Liu Feng understood that what his aunt had said the day before had probably made his uncle and family discuss it all night.

Liu Feng sighed, took out two hundred yuan, stuffed the rest of the money back to his uncle, and said that the money was enough. He would go to the village committee to get the stamp and confirm the house and land.

His uncle finally left satisfied. That's how it is in the countryside. If he didn't take his uncle's money, all sorts of gossip would probably continue for decades. His uncle's family probably wouldn't feel at ease using the house and land either. Since that's the case, he might as well go all the way and be a good person.

That day, Liu Feng and his uncle went to the village to get a certificate, asked an elder in the village to act as guarantor, and wrote a certificate for his uncle, stating that his family's land and house had been transferred to his uncle.

Upon seeing the proof, his uncle finally nodded in satisfaction and became much more enthusiastic towards Liu Feng.

The next day, Liu Feng packed his luggage and left his hometown with He Xiaoping. The two had agreed to visit the former performing arts troupe first, which was He Xiaoping's unresolved issue and a long-held wish.

She hoped that her former comrades in the cultural troupe could see her and Liu Feng's happiness, and she wanted Lin Dingding to apologize to Liu Feng. Back then, Liu Feng was framed and eventually left the cultural troupe. Liu Feng retired as a war hero, and his character was impeccable. He was always of higher character than his comrades in the cultural troupe!

Liu Feng's obsession with He Xiaoping is quite helpless. In fact, there is no such thing as noble human nature, and status does not mean anything. When you look back on the events of that year in ten or twenty years, they will seem like nothing special.

In the original novel, when Liu Feng arrived at the cultural troupe, the troupe had already disbanded. At that time, Liu Feng only met Xiao Suizi. When he and He Xiaoping came this time, the cultural troupe had just received the notice of disbandment. Everyone was still there, and they hadn't even had their farewell party yet.

Everyone was quite surprised to see Liu Feng and He Xiaoping suddenly appear. After all, Liu Feng was the "living Lei Feng" of the art troupe back then. Although everyone eventually chose to stand on Lin Dingding's side, Liu Feng had helped many people in the troupe back then.

After all this time, whether as comrades-in-arms or friends, everyone now feels more sympathy and guilt towards Liu Feng. Seeing Liu Feng's drooping left hand, everyone's guilt towards Liu Feng is heartfelt, at least at this moment.

Humans are emotional beings. Seeing Liu Feng become disabled in the war, everyone felt somewhat uncomfortable. People of this era still had a shred of respect for war heroes.

Perhaps it's like seeing a pitiful creature. What does it matter if he's a war hero? He's just a disabled man and a marginalized woman named He Xiaoping, two pitiful creatures huddling together for warmth.

But Liu Feng didn't need their pity. He pulled He Xiaoping to the center of the stage and addressed the crowd below.

"Fellow comrades, my name is Liu Feng. I think you all know me. We served together for five years. Today, I really want to share some heartfelt words with you all. I joined the army in 1971, and this year marks my tenth year. In these ten years, I started from the grassroots level and was eventually transferred to the cultural troupe because of my outstanding performance in the company. The five years in the cultural troupe were the most unforgettable period of my life."

Here, I dedicated myself selflessly, and for four consecutive years I was recognized as an outstanding member of our performing arts troupe. During those years, I gave my all to our troupe. In the fifth year, I made a mistake, a mistake that led me to leave the troupe.

As Liu Feng finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Lin Dingding in the crowd. Everyone knew what had happened with Liu Feng, and they were even accomplices. Back then, when the higher-ups came to investigate, only He Xiaoping stood by Liu Feng's side. The others kicked him when he was down and called him a scoundrel. Perhaps they had already forgotten those words.

Lin Dingding, standing in the crowd, looked embarrassed. She looked at Liu Feng on the stage, feeling a mix of emotions. Back then, she had indeed framed Liu Feng for the sake of her reputation, but had she done something wrong?

Lin Dingding still felt she was right. Why did Liu Feng like her? Why did he confess his feelings to her? Lin Dingding was also extremely nervous at this moment. She was afraid that Liu Feng would suddenly make trouble and embarrass her.

However, she was clearly overthinking it. Liu Feng glanced at Lin Dingding in the crowd, then smiled and continued speaking.

"Let bygones be bygones. My greatest fortune during my five years in the cultural troupe was meeting Xiaoping. She chose to believe in me and gave me so much encouragement. After leaving the troupe, I went to the remote mountains on the border to log, stood guard in the snow-capped mountains, and finally went to the front lines to fight. During those years, the person I missed the most was Xiaoping. Once, during a transport mission, the enemy severed the artery in my left hand. At that moment, I thought I might not come back, but at that moment, Xiaoping's image suddenly appeared in my mind."

It was her presence that kept me going, and I later earned several military merits, becoming a first-class hero. The cultural troupe was where Xiaoping and I met and fell in love, and I am very grateful to that place. Now, Xiaoping and I have returned to the cultural troupe, and I want to take this opportunity to say to Xiaoping, "He Xiaoping, I will be good to you for the rest of my life, I promise it will never change, and I will make sure you live a good life and never suffer any injustice again! I hope all my comrades will witness our happiness! Thank you!"

Liu Feng's words drew applause from everyone in the cultural troupe. He Xiaoping, who was standing next to him, finally let go of all her grievances and resentment. She turned around, looked at the magnificent man in front of her, and cried as she threw herself into Liu Feng's arms.

Yes, my happiness with Liu Feng is the best way to retaliate against them. Our future will not be any worse than theirs!

Watching the two embracing on stage, the crowd below had various expressions. Xiao Suizi looked at the happy couple with a hint of envy and longing in her eyes. Her gaze swept over the crowd and landed on Chen Can at the very edge. She had liked Chen Can for several years, and their ambiguous relationship had lasted for just as long, but they had never made a move. Now that the performing arts troupe was about to disband, it was time for her to take that step.

A group of girls in the crowd had very complicated expressions. Back then, they bullied and ostracized He Xiaoping, but now He Xiaoping is paired with the "living Lei Feng" from back then. Life is unpredictable. Perhaps they really went too far back then, but what's the use of saying these things now?

Now that we are about to part ways, who can say what the future holds?

Lin Dingding, standing in the crowd, watched Liu Feng and He Xiaoping embrace, and a feeling of inexplicable jealousy welled up inside her. The Liu Feng who had silently dedicated himself to the cause back then was now a war hero, but he no longer loved her. Hmph, so what if he's a war hero? He's still a cripple! Can he really bring He Xiaoping happiness in the future?

Just wait and see! Hmph!

Liu Feng was speaking to He Xiaoping. He Xiaoping had been carrying a knot in her heart for years. During the years she was bullied in the art troupe, she felt very depressed and had no way to express her grievances. Now that Liu Feng had told her face to face that he would give her happiness, she felt that all the grievances in her heart had completely disappeared.