"Ruan Ruan, it's too dangerous here, you should go back first."

Gu Changfeng pretended to be a retired soldier and return to his hometown in order to find out about the secret laboratory that the Dwarf Kingdom had set up in the Spring Breeze Commune.

He followed his superiors' instructions and went up the mountain to investigate the situation for several days. Today, he finally discovered the enemy agents.

But just as he was tracking enemy agents and trying to find out the location of the laboratory, a bird gave away his location.

All six enemy agents were armed and more familiar with the mountain terrain than he was, with deadly traps set up all around.

While he was dodging, he was surrounded and attacked by six people. He fought with all his might and killed five enemy agents, but was ambushed and injured in the stomach by the third one.

The surviving enemy agents, wanting to silence them, whistled, clearly to summon their comrades.

Gu Changfeng was exhausted and hid in a cave to conserve his strength, intending to defeat them one by one. However, he encountered Ruan Qiushui who was coming up the mountain.

"No, I'm not going anywhere unless you leave."

Nothing is more important than life. If a wound is not treated in time, it can be life-threatening.

"Okay, I'll go with you."

Gu Changfeng pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Now that he'd alerted the enemy, to prevent them from shifting their positions, he had to quickly get reinforcements from his superiors.

"Can you walk?"

Ruan Qiushui stepped forward to help Gu Changfeng.

“I’m fine. Come with me and we’ll take another route down the mountain.”

"Ruan Ruan, remember, don't tell anyone I'm injured."

Gu Changfeng suspected that there were enemy spies within the brigade, and he couldn't expose himself yet.

"I see."

Seeing Gu Changfeng's expression, she understood the seriousness of the matter. Since he forbade her to speak, she naturally kept quiet.

The two avoided the commune members and quietly returned to the clinic.

"alright."

After treating Gu Changfeng's wounds, they also took the opportunity to let him drink a cup of spiritual spring water.

"I'm leaving now. Be careful and don't go up the mountain for the next few days."

Gu Changfeng went home, changed his clothes, told his mother what to do, and then rode his bicycle to town.

Ruan Qiushui was restless and could only pray silently.

Gu Changfeng did not return that night, and there was no news of him the next day.

Ruan Qiushui was panicked but had no one to confide in, so she could only wait in agony.

Qin Qiaoqiao and her three friends were causing a ruckus at the educated youth center. Annoyed, Ruan Qiushui informed the brigade leader and decided to move to the clinic for some peace and quiet.

Today is the day Chen Fenglan and Wang Jun have set to get married.

Ruan Qiushui went to the educated youth center early in the morning to help with Chen Fenglan's wedding.

"Sister Chen, happy marriage! This is my wedding gift to you, do you like it?"

Ruan Qiushui gave Chen Fenglan a bright red four-piece bedding set featuring mandarin ducks playing in the water.

"Oh my god, this style is so beautiful, I love it."

Such an exquisite red duvet cover would look incredibly grand in a new house.

"And this too."

Ruan Qiushui also gave her a new red thermos.

"Ruan Ruan, you've been so good to me. Thank you for seeing me off on my wedding day."

Chen Fenglan's eyes reddened, and she hugged Ruan Qiushui and cried.

"Don't cry, it's a joyous day, you should be smiling."

"Today I am your family, so it is only right that I see you off on your wedding day."

"You're about to marry into the Wang family. You must live a happy and joyful life from now on. If Wang Jun ever wrongs you, come to me, and I'll have Gu Changfeng deal with him."

Ruan Qiushui was also somewhat worried about Chen Fenglan's situation.

First, the Wang family hastily chose today as the date, then they didn't give any betrothal gifts at all, and were so disrespectful that they only gave two sets of clothes.

Although Wang Jun's love for Chen Fenglan remains unchanged, he may still suffer mistreatment after marrying into the family.

The Wang family clearly saw that Chen Fenglan's family had no one to back her up and was easy to bully.

"I know what you're worried about. Don't worry, I'm not the pitiful little thing I used to be."

"If anyone from Wang Jun's family dares to bully me, I will definitely make them taste the power of my fists."

“Wang Jun also agreed to my request yesterday. If his mother treats me badly after we get married, we will separate from the family and live on our own.”

As long as Wang Jun treats her well, she is willing to endure even minor grievances.

"Just keep it in mind."

Seeing that Chen Fenglan had a plan in mind, Ruan Qiushui said no more.

"The groom is here to pick up the bride."

The villagers watching the commotion outside the door started to jeer.

Chen Fenglan leaned on Wang Jun's shoulder and went to Wang the carpenter's house with happy anticipation.

In a rare moment of joy, Ruan Qiushui, amidst the cheers of the crowd, even offered the newlyweds a small cup of wine before leaving.

"My alcohol tolerance is as bad as ever."

Ruan Qiushui, who had passed out after just one cup of wine, stood up unsteadily, her face flushed, and staggered back to the clinic.

"Ruan Zhiqing, are you alright? Shall I see you off?"

Yu Guanghua appeared behind Ruan Qiushui at some point.

"Oh, it's Yu, the educated youth. I can walk back, it's alright."

Ruan Qiushui was startled by Yu Guanghua's sudden appearance.

Everyone in the village had gone to Wang the carpenter's house to join in the fun, and the road was eerily quiet.

“It’s not safe for you to go back alone. I’ll watch you get back to the clinic before I leave.”

Yu Guanghua followed behind Ruan Qiushui, regardless of whether Ruan Qiushui wanted to or not.

"Alright, you can come along if you want."

Ruan Qiushui swayed as she walked back, nearly twisting her ankle and falling to the ground several times.

After finally arriving at the clinic, Ruan Qiushui lay down on the bed and fell asleep immediately.

"Ruan Zhiqing? Wake up!"

Yu Guanghua called her twice but couldn't wake her. He looked around and started rummaging through Ruan Qiushui's suitcase.

"Not here."

"Not here either."

"Where exactly is the thing hidden?"

Yu Guanghua searched through all the boxes and cabinets, gradually becoming irritable.

Yu Guanghua gritted his teeth and tied Ruan Qiushui's hands and feet, then splashed water from a cup on the table to wake her up.

"Hey! Yu Zhiqing, what are you doing?"

"Why are you tied up? Untie me right now."

"Help! Help!"

Ruan Qiushui struggled to loosen the rope, but it only tightened further, almost cutting into her flesh.

"Behave yourself, or I'll kill you right now."

"Tell me right now, where exactly did you hide the intelligence?"

Yu Guanghua viciously pinched Ruan Qiushui's chin, forcing her to raise her head.

"What intelligence?"

Ruan Qiushui looked completely bewildered by the question.

She doesn't have any intelligence; she's not an intelligence operative.

"Don't lie to me. He personally witnessed your country's informant stealing the intelligence and then giving it to you."

Trying to fool me? Do you think I'm stupid?

"Brother, even if I die, let me die knowing why. I don't even know what the information you're talking about looks like, so how am I supposed to hide it?"

Ruan Qiushui was utterly speechless; this was a complete disaster. She didn't know which blind, foul-mouthed person was trying to get her killed.

"Why don't you tell me what the intelligence looks like? Maybe I can help you find it."

When it comes to survival, our main principle is sincerity.