All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

That's enough. Yes, that's enough. My happiness with Liu Feng has already given Lin Dingding a good slap in the face. In the future, I will live a good life with Liu Feng. I won't live worse than them!

Liu Feng had a farewell banquet with everyone in the cultural troupe. They were not only saying goodbye to Liu Feng, but also to themselves. After the cultural troupe disbanded, everyone would be scattered to the four winds. In the future, they might never see each other again. Even if they met again, they would no longer be equal comrades. They just hoped that they would have the opportunity to meet again in the future.

The camaraderie in the performing arts troupe meant nothing to Liu Feng, but he still left everyone's contact information and gave them his own as well.

In this day and age, this kind of communication method is really not very useful. We may not meet in the future, and if we do meet, it will be through the relationship between comrades-in-arms to reconnect.

Watching a group of girls chattering excitedly around He Xiaoping, recounting their past experiences with great enthusiasm, Liu Feng felt a deep sense of irony. This was life, after all!

If He Xiaoping were a mental patient instead of a war hero, perhaps today's meeting would have been a completely different and awkward affair. Life is just like a play.

After leaving the performing arts troupe, Liu Feng took He Xiaoping to the south. Since he had promised to give her happiness, he couldn't just make empty promises. What good is happiness without money?

We absolutely have to make money now!

The best is yet to come!

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Chapter Six: Dog Skin Plaster

"Company commander, company commander, over here, over here!"

Liu Feng and He Xiaoping walked out of the train station and saw two people standing at the station entrance.

One of them was his comrade-in-arms Mao Chengcheng, and the other person was unfamiliar, but he must have come with Mao Chengcheng.

Trains in the 1980s, along with train stations, were a complicated situation. This situation persisted for twenty years before gradually improving. On this very train, Liu Feng broke the hands of a petty thug in the toilet last night. He couldn't stand the sight of a third hand.

In this era, pickpockets on trains are lawless. Anyone dressed even slightly well will become a target. Times are changing, and Liu Feng can't do anything about this phenomenon for the time being. It's a wild era, after all. As long as you're bold, who cares which way you go?

He came to Guangzhou in the south this time mainly because he was familiar with the place. He had been there in several worlds, and he was also in this city in reality. In addition to being familiar with it, there was another reason.

Because of the impact of being one of the first cities to embrace reform and opening up, this city's development speed was among the fastest in the country at that time.

Because there weren't many rules and regulations, this city was the first to attract a large number of people from all over the country. Where there are people, there is wealth. Countless people achieved their dreams of wealth here, and of course, countless others lost their lives far from home.

Besides, this place is also suitable for living, as there is no winter. Since you have to make a choice, why not choose a place that you are familiar with and stay there?

Although he was familiar with this place, it was his first time in this world, so when he arrived, he still thought of his comrades-in-arms in Guangzhou. So, with one phone call, his comrade-in-arms Mao Chengcheng came to pick him up.

Mao Chengcheng was one of his former soldiers, who retired last year. They were also from the transport company. The two had been together for more than two years and had been to the front lines several times. They had a life-and-death relationship. Because he had once saved the boy's life, and because the boy was a local of Guangzhou, he suddenly remembered him.

When Mao Chengcheng was discharged from the army last year, he cried and said that if Liu Feng ever had the chance to go to Guangzhou, he must go and see him, and he would definitely treat him well.

Liu Feng thought that since they had this connection, he made a phone call to the other party before he came.

"Company Commander, was the journey smooth?"

Liu Feng stepped forward with his backpack, smiled, and patted Mao Chengcheng on the shoulder. Looking at the honest-looking young man, Liu Feng said helplessly.

"Not bad, Chengcheng. Just call me Liu Feng. The company commander is a thing of the past. Let me introduce you. This is my wife, He Xiaoping, who was also our comrade-in-arms. We retired this year!"

Mao Chengcheng looked excited, bowing and scraping to He Xiaoping as he spoke.

"Company Commander, aren't you just slapping me in the face? What kind of relationship do we have? We're comrades-in-arms for life, and you even saved my life. Anyway, I'll call you Company Commander for the rest of my life!"

Liu Feng laughed heartily and let him be, then looked at the young man beside him and asked with a smile.

"Is this your friend?"

Mao Chengcheng smiled as he took Liu Feng's backpack and said something.

"This is also our comrade-in-arms, Wang Linsheng. He retired from the army in 2007 or 2008. Linsheng, this is the company commander I mentioned to you. He is known as the One-Armed Deadly Hand. On the battlefield, he took down dozens of Southern Monkey special agents. He is a true combat hero!"

Liu Feng looked at the guy, smiled, and shook his head helplessly.

Wang Linsheng was very reserved. He smiled and stepped forward, greeting the company commander.

Liu Feng nodded, not very enthusiastically, and casually shook hands with the other party. Then, under Wang Linsheng's arrangement, the group got into a taxi and drove towards the city center.

Wang Linsheng sat in the passenger seat, Liu Feng sat in the middle of the back seat, and He Xiaoping and Mao Chengcheng sat on either side. The car was obviously a bit small, and the five people were a bit cramped. However, Liu Feng was also a little surprised that he could take a taxi in the past year.

However, he quickly understood what was going on. Not long after they started driving, the taxi meter beeped. Liu Feng noticed that Mao Chengcheng next to him was looking at the meter with some tension. He had been staring at the meter for most of the ride, which Liu Feng found somewhat amusing.

This guy probably rarely takes taxis to save face. In this day and age, being able to take a taxi is still a symbol of status. Most of them are overseas Chinese and foreign businessmen, because ordinary people can't afford it. It costs tens of yuan a month, and the fare for one taxi ride is half a month's salary. Who can afford it?

However, this guy went to great lengths to act like a big spender just to entertain me, which was quite a feat for him.

Seeing Mao Chengcheng's tense expression, Liu Feng smiled and asked.

Chengcheng, how's your work schedule going?

Mao Chengcheng's attention was focused on the price list, and he didn't notice Liu Feng's words until a long while later when he came to his senses and spoke.

"Ah, work? I'm at the grain bureau. I've been working there for half a year now. Company commander, where are you and your wife?"

Liu Feng said casually.

“We returned from the war, so we don’t need to trouble the country anymore. Things are pretty good now. I saw the reform and opening up, and Guangzhou is bustling here, so I brought your sister-in-law here to start a small business. I was even thinking of letting you invest in it. What do you think? Any ideas?”

Mao Chengcheng was speechless upon hearing Liu Feng's words, stammering for a long time without saying a word. Wang Linsheng, who was sitting in the front row, tried to smooth things over.

"Company Commander Liu, his family situation is a bit special. Chengcheng has just started working, and his family is relying entirely on him. It's probably impossible for him to go out and do business with you. I wonder what kind of business Company Commander Liu is planning to do? If possible, I'd be interested in investing in it?"

Liu Feng ignored Wang Linsheng and instead turned to look at Mao Chengcheng, who looked apologetic. Liu Feng helplessly put his arm around Mao's shoulder and said...

"What are you thinking? I didn't ask you to quit your job or invest any money. I just arrived here and don't know anyone. If you have time to help out, I'll give you a 10% share."

Wang Linsheng, who was in the passenger seat, had already looked rather grim when Liu Feng ignored him. Now, hearing what Liu Feng said, his expression changed completely. He turned around and glanced at Liu Feng with a sullen face, then spoke to the driver.

"Stop the car!"

Wang Linsheng's sudden stop of the car drew everyone's attention. Mao Chengcheng then remembered Liu Feng's attitude towards Wang Linsheng and quickly spoke to Liu Feng.

"Company Commander, Lin Sheng is my colleague, and we have a good relationship. He's the one who helped me get this taxi today. You can't be so ungrateful. When we get there, I'll treat you to drinks. Have a few drinks with him. We're all comrades-in-arms, so don't be so formal."

No sooner had Mao Chengcheng finished speaking than Liu Feng hadn't even opened his mouth when Wang Linsheng, sitting in the passenger seat, turned around with a gloomy face and spoke to Mao Chengcheng and Liu Feng.

"Gentlemen, I called this car. Since we're not acquainted, please get out."

Wang Linsheng's words made the atmosphere in the car a little awkward, especially for Mao Chengcheng, whose face quickly turned red. He hurriedly called out to the passenger seat.

"Lin Sheng, that's just my company commander's personality. Please don't mind it. We're all comrades-in-arms, so let's not be so formal, okay?"

Wang Linsheng was clearly the type of person who wore his displeasure on his sleeve. He snorted, glanced at Mao Chengcheng, and continued speaking in a very impatient tone.

"Get out of here! I'm annoyed just looking at you, Mao Chengcheng. If you hang out with someone like this who can't even read people, you'll end up as a loser too!"

Liu Feng sighed helplessly. He had indeed been rash just now. Having experienced other worlds, he was now quite good at judging people. From his appearance to his eyes and temperament, Wang Linsheng was clearly someone he couldn't be trusted. So he didn't bother with him. But this also put Mao Chengcheng in a difficult position.

Liu Feng smiled and glanced at He Xiaoping.

He Xiaoping rolled her eyes at him helplessly. The couple were of one mind. She turned around, opened the car door, and slowly got out of the car. Liu Feng also got out of the car and said to Mao Chengcheng.

"Chengcheng, come down here. Listen to me, don't make any more arrangements. Let's just eat at your place, no need to spend money outside!"

Mao Chengcheng was caught in the middle of the two, and since Liu Feng had said so, he couldn't just abandon Liu Feng and his wife. He could only helplessly say to Wang Linsheng.

"Mr. Lin, don't say such hurtful things. I'll treat you to drinks in a couple of days. Excuse me for now. I'll pay you back for the taxi fare when we get to work. Thanks for today!"

Wang Linsheng glanced at Mao Chengcheng with disdain, then spoke to the driver.

"Driver, let's go!"

Mao Chengcheng got out of the car and watched helplessly as the taxi drove away. Finally, he turned back and said to Liu Feng with a wry smile.

"Company Commander, I'm sorry!"

Liu Feng shook his head, looking in the direction of the taxi, before speaking to Mao Chengcheng.

"Chengcheng, try to avoid people like this in the future. Although this is the first time I've met Wang Linsheng, I can guess his general identity. Do you believe me?"

Mao Chengcheng took Liu Feng's backpack and led Liu Feng and He Xiaoping across the street, then asked with a smile.

"Then, Company Commander, please tell us!"

Liu Feng held He Xiaoping's hand and followed behind, saying as he spoke.

"This Wang Linsheng, his family must have some connections, and he should be considered a minor leader in your company, right?"

These words made Mao Chengcheng stop in his tracks, and he asked with some curiosity.

"Company commander, how did you know?"

Liu Feng smiled and shook his head.

"That's nothing. Besides, you got your job at the grain bureau through Wang Linsheng, right? And your family spent a lot of money on it, didn't they?"

Liu Feng's words completely stunned Mao Chengcheng. He stood there dumbfounded, and then asked incredulously.

"Company Commander, you...you're amazing! How could you tell that?"

Liu Feng laughed heartily and continued speaking.

"So now you know why I treated Wang Linsheng this way, right?"

Mao Chengcheng smiled awkwardly and explained.

"Company Commander, Wang Linsheng is actually a decent guy, just a bit petty. He takes good care of me at the Grain Bureau, and he often invites me to dinner parties. He has a wide network of connections. I was just about to pick you up today, and he made a phone call and called a taxi right away. That's really giving me face!"

Liu Feng snorted, stepped forward, patted Mao Chengcheng on the shoulder, and said.

"Come on, he calls you that all the time because he treats you like a little brother. Besides, is he making some extra money on the side? This guy, I can tell he's sinister just by looking at his face. If there's ever a trap, he'll be the first to push you into it. Chengcheng, trust me, stay away from this kind of person!"

Mao Chengcheng awkwardly acquiesced, then led the two to the roadside to find a tricycle. The three of them got on and sped off towards the outskirts of the city.

Speaking of face reading, this was something I learned in the last world. Bai Jingqi lived for a hundred years, and back then, he spent a lot of time and money searching for extraordinary people and events. This face reading skill was taught to him by one of these extraordinary people.

Back then, when that extraordinary man looked at Bai Jingqi's face, he casually chatted with Bai Jingqi for a few words and then mysteriously said something.

"Master Bai, you have a great secret. I'm afraid of revealing your secrets. I can't read your face!"

These words startled Bai Jingqi at the time. Later, he learned that the man was a fortune teller, and he was known as the "Living Fortune Teller," which meant that he could tell the fortunes of anything that was alive.

Back then, Bai Jingqi was only interested for a moment and was directly swindled out of 5,000 taels by "Living Calculator". He paid the money and delivered the goods at the same time, finally getting the other party to agree to teach him. Only after he actually learned it did he realize that the 5,000 taels were well spent. In fact, "Living Calculator" had no idea what great secret Bai Jingqi had. He was just a fox spirit who relied on experience.

Judging by facial features is actually a skill. Through a simple conversation and the other person's body language, you can tell their personality and daily identity. This is a skill I learned and put into practice.

Liu Feng simply laughed off people like Wang Linsheng. There are all sorts of people in the world; there are good people and bad people, gentlemen and villains. Can you expect everyone to be like you?

Therefore, Liu Feng looked down on Wang Linsheng. He originally thought that if he ignored him, they might never meet again after this incident.

But to Liu Feng's surprise, the kid had no cunning at all and simply left without saying a word. This was even worse than Liu Feng had imagined. However, if someone like him were born into a good family, he might actually become quite wealthy in the future, but he would definitely never amount to anything. Which tycoon isn't a cunning old fox?

Liu Feng didn't think much of Wang Linsheng, but he thought Mao Chengcheng was pretty good. This young man might not achieve much in the future, but as a friend, he couldn't say for sure.