The state of Murphy was on the verge of erupting, the bright red blood gus.h.i.+ng out, the smoke of ammunition mixed in with it, making one retch and retch.

Xiao Jing leaped up and pushed open the driver's door from the bottom of the car.

Before the driver could react, he felt a sudden pain in his body. He focused and saw that there was something broken in his throat. The warm liquid had soaked his entire neck.

Xiao Jing pushed the lifeless man out of the car, got into the driver's seat, and quickly turned around.

The man's expression turned cold. Just as he was about to fight back against the person who suddenly appeared, the car crashed into the back of another car.

The force of the impact caused the man in the back seat to lose his balance. His body was stuck on the roof of the car and before he could stabilize his body, the car was once again violently sent flying.

"Bang!"

The man spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed.

Xiao Jing changed gears and stepped on the gas pedal. She didn't leave any room for anything as she quickly rushed forward.

The two jeeps were hit from the middle and lost their balance. They flipped around a lot before they lost their ability to fight and announced their exit.

"Cough, cough, cough."

Xiao Jing covered her nose with her hands. Smoke started to rise up from the front of the car. Gasoline dripped onto the snow. Although it wasn't as beautiful as blood, it was still very eye-catching.

Xiao Jing took advantage of the chaos to escape to a safe location. The moment the oil spill hit the open fire, the car instantly exploded.

"Bang!"

The whole car was surrounded by raging flames. The flames spread and immediately caused another car to be destroyed.

They didn't even have time to react to the sudden turn of events. In just a snap of their fingers, there were four to five cars missing!

Shen Chengfeng looked at the small figure flas.h.i.+ng past him and could not help but smile. With danger lurking in every direction, the small soldier was already capable of acting alone.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMM!

The ground began to shake and stones bounced up.

The man in the driver's seat smiled mockingly. He raised his hand and locked his positioning device onto the pile of crates in the corner.

Shen Chengfeng's eyes darkened. That was the spot Xiao Jing chose to hide. He could not help but think too much and immediately exposed himself.

"Found the target."

In the copilot's seat, the other was about to switch the controls again.

"No need, let's take care of this little one first."

The man called Boss swallowed a mouthful of chocolate with interest and said, "The taste of this brand is pretty good."

The other man didn't answer. He pressed the transmitter.

"Bang!"

A vortex of flame swirled over.

Shen Chengfeng's feet froze and his body instinctively ran towards the corner of the square. His voice trembled as he shouted, "Xiao Jing!"

Before his voice had died away, the huge mushroom cloud expanded its territory like a fireball. With a flash of flame, the entire square was completely devoured.

Shen Chengfeng was knocked to the ground. He looked at the center of the burnt area and the fire was gradually quenched. All that was left was a huge hole in the ground that was completely empty.

"Continue."

The man ordered.

Shen Chengfeng's eyes were bloodshot as he stood up from the ground. He did not hesitate at all as he stared at the gigantic beast that could tear him apart at any moment.

The man in the pa.s.senger seat frowned and hurriedly said, "He's here, continue?"

"Shoot."

At the command, the man hurried to press the transmitter.

Shen Chengfeng did not hesitate to rush forward. His unspeakable weapon could explode at any moment.

The smile on the man's face grew even wider as he stared fixedly at the b.l.o.o.d.y scene. All of a sudden, the man in front of him disappeared!

Yes, Shen Chengfeng disappeared in a flash.

It was as though he had vanished into thin air.

"BOOM!" "BOOM!" "BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Shen Chengfeng hopped onto the front of the car and took off his gloves. Wherever his fingers pa.s.sed by, a pungent smell of corrosion spread out.

"Boss, that person is on the roof."

"d.a.m.ned guy."

Shen Chengfeng threw his hands forward and the objects that his hands came in contact with were instantly broken, eventually turning into a pile of useless sc.r.a.p metal.

The man jumped out of the car, ready to fight back.

Shen Chengfeng flipped his body and landed smoothly in front of the man like a ferocious beast.

The man staggered back a step.

Shen Chengfeng's face was expressionless as he grabbed onto the other party's throat and forcefully clenched his fist.

Blood flowed out of the man's mouth, and his body spasmed uncontrollably before he fell onto the ground.

Shen Chengfeng turned around and stared maliciously at the man in the driver's seat.

The man stared back at him, the fury in his eyes increasing bit by bit. Finally, he glanced at the reinforcements that had rushed over and was forced to turn around.

Shen Chengfeng did not chase after him. The flames in front of the square were burning and wailing. He turned around and his hands were trembling as he clenched his fists. Step by step, he carefully walked towards the deep hole.

"Cough, cough, cough, cough."

Xiao Jing pushed aside the wall that fell on her body, her entire body still in a daze. Just at the moment of the explosion, she was like a marmot that had crawled into a dog hole. Just as she managed to burrow in, before she could even run two meters, the entire wall fell down, almost directly smas.h.i.+ng her to death.

Shen Chengfeng paused for a moment and heard a familiar voice. He then turned to look at the pile of bricks beside him.

Xiao Jing, with her disheveled hair and unkempt face, was sitting in the ruins. Other than her two eyes that were still wandering around, her entire body seemed to have not moved at all as she sat there blankly.

"Xiao Jing."

Shen Chengfeng asked in a testing manner.

Xiao Jing stiffly twisted her neck, blinking her eyes. She suddenly woke up and touched the unspeakable weapon beside her, ready to enter the next battle.

Shen Chengfeng rushed forward and pulled out the small soldiers from the ruins.

When Xiao Jing heard her bones creak, she frowned and was about to say "Captain, be a little gentler", but before she could spit it out, her body s.h.i.+fted and was gripped tightly by him.

Shen Chengfeng held her tightly in his arms and placed his palm on the back of her head, knocking her head against his chest. For some reason, his heart seemed to have stopped as his heart was filled with her little face and her heartless smile.

Xiao Jing's eyes widened in a daze. Explosions surrounded her, but her own team leader seemed to be in a daze. She really wanted to tell him that if he didn't pay attention, he wouldn't be able to do it.

Shen Chengfeng gently wiped off the dust on her face, grabbed her hand and headed straight for the rescue team.

Xiao Jing stared and quickly asked, "Captain, what are you doing?"

"Back home."

Shen Chengfeng spoke two words succinctly.

Xiao Jing pointed at the fleeing group and said urgently, "Shouldn't we immediately chase after and annihilate them?"

"No need."

Shen Chengfeng dropped the gun in her hand and got into the car.

Xiao Jing's heart tightened. She was at a loss and panicking as she asked, "Captain, do you want to complete the mission alone?"

"No need."

Shen Chengfeng put on his seat belt.

Xiao Jing frowned, "Captain —"

"Back home."

Shen Chengfeng stared at her with an unquestionable affirmation in his eyes.

Xiao Jing looked at the medical team that was rescuing her from the car window, then looked at the team leader that was staring at her without blinking. She felt weak in her heart, could it be that she had done something wrong again?

Shen Chengfeng did not say a word. His eyes were glinting as he stared at Xiao Jing's face. He did not know why he would make such a mistake today and even give up on his mission to send her back. He did not even feel that his decision was a mistake, as if terminating the mission was only a matter of course.

Xiao Jing lowered her head and mumbled, "Captain, did I do something wrong?"

"You're not wrong."

Shen Chengfeng replied straightforwardly.

"Then why are you staring at me like that?"

Xiao Jing swallowed her saliva.

"It's fine, you can rest for a bit. We will arrive at Flower Country in 10 hours."

Shen Chengfeng fastened her seat belt.

Xiao Jing leaned against the window as the sound of crying echoed in her ears. The car slowly sped away, as if the recent outbreak of war didn't have much of an effect on them. Those who were still alive were sent away in an orderly manner.

The hospital smelled strongly of disinfectant.

The surroundings were very quiet, so quiet that even the footsteps that came hurrying by outside the door could be heard clearly.

Xiao Jing suddenly opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was a field of white. She twisted her head to observe her surroundings. Why was she in the hospital?

She tried to lift up her arm. An indescribable ache came over her body, probably due to the huge impact of the explosion.

The room was very quiet. She slowly sat up while holding on to her breath. This room was very familiar.

The last two times she'd been in the hospital, she seemed to be here.

"Dong, dong, dong."

There were soft footsteps approaching from a distance outside the ward.

Xiao Jing quickly lay back down. She didn't know who had entered, but from the seriousness of the footsteps, it was most likely a soldier.

Shen Chengfeng pushed the door open and immediately saw two wide-eyed figures on the bed. He put down the food he brought with him and said, "You're awake?"

Xiao Jing nodded, "Captain, I'm fine, I don't need to waste medical supplies."

"En, after dinner, someone will send you back to the barracks."

Shen Chengfeng opened the box.

Xiao Jing lifted the quilt and snuck over after smelling it. She picked up a mouthful of rice and mumbled, "What about the captain?"

"I still have things to do. I'll be back in a few days."

Shen Chengfeng poured a bowl of soup and pushed it in front of her.

Xiao Jing grinned, still wearing her trademark smile. She said, "Captain, why don't you eat?"

"Yes."

Shen Chengfeng stared at her face with a serious expression.

Xiao Jing touched her face and asked in confusion, "There's something on my face?"

Shen Chengfeng nodded and his hand came in close proximity to her face. The shrapnel from the explosion left a small cut on her face. Even though there was no blood, it was still conspicuous.

Xiao Jing rubbed her face along his hands and asked, "Do you still have any?"

"I'll wipe it for you."

Shen Chengfeng gently stroked the nonexistent thing on her face and said, "When we get back, there might be someone coming to investigate this matter in Murphy. All you need to do is say that you will obey the orders of the captain, understand?"

Xiao Jing's heart skipped a beat. She silently had a bad premonition. She said, "Did something happen?"

Shen Chengfeng withdrew his hand, picked up a piece of meat and brought it to her mouth.

Xiao Jing instinctively opened her mouth, her mouth full of oil. She cautiously asked, "Is this mission considered incomplete?"

"I'll take care of it."

He said these four simple words.

Xiao Jing felt as if a stone was pressing down on her heart. She wiped off the grease on the corner of her mouth and said with a serious face, "Captain —"

"Dong, dong, dong."

Before she could ask any questions, the sound of the door being lightly opened could be heard. At the very next moment, someone pushed the door open and entered.

Xiao Jing only took a glance in the direction of the newcomer. She hurriedly jumped up, turned her head, and ran. Then, she directly slipped into the washroom.

When Yan Jun entered the room, she only saw a flash of a shadow. She frowned and asked, "What's going on?"

Shen Chengfeng did not mind and said, "He might be in a hurry."

"I thought it was because I was afraid of seeing me."

"What's wrong with Mother?"

Shen Chengfeng stood up and their gazes met.

Yan Mo stared at him and said, "Your father is back."

Shen Chengfeng seemed to have expected this and nodded, "I will go see him."

"You should know what you've done this time."

"Mother has taught us three brothers since we were young. Before we do anything, we need to learn how to be human. I have a clear conscience."

Yan Jun grabbed his arm and sternly said, "But leaving your duty without permission during the course of your mission. Why did the group of people end up letting the tiger return to the mountain halfway when they could obviously atone for their sins and exterminate the poisonous snakes?"

"I have more important things to do, so I have to give up."

"What can compare with the responsibility on your shoulders?"

Yan Jun asked again.

Shen Chengfeng was silent as he turned his gaze towards the washroom.

Yan Jun followed his gaze and came to a sudden realization. A fist landed on his shoulder, but he slowed down his tone and said, "I used to advise your big brother not to delay his own responsibility for the sake of his children's relations.h.i.+p. I never expected that I would warn you, this stinky brat."

"Mother, I know how to weigh the pros and cons. There are some things that I cannot wait. This time, I have failed my duty. I will accept the punishment from my superior."

Shen Chengfeng stood in his military posture and saluted.

"Alright, go tell your father these words. I will take care of this place for you."

"No need, I've already sent someone over."

Shen Chengfeng opened the door of the ward with obvious intention.

Yan Jun frowned. "I haven't seen my future daughter-in-law."

"There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

Shen Chengfeng gave the order to leave.

Yan Jun snorted coldly and said, "Bring it back this year."

"Please go back."

Shen Chengfeng closed the door.

The room was quiet again.

When Xiao Jing heard that there were no more voices, she hurriedly pushed open the washroom. She looked at Shen Chengfeng with burning eyes, and for a moment, she felt like she had something stuck in her throat.

Shen Chengfeng pointed at the box in front of him and said, "If you don't eat it now, it will be cold."

Xiao Jing lowered her head and walked forward, her fingers constantly pulling at the corner of her clothes. She asked, "Captain, I just heard a little bit. Was it because of me that you were held responsible for your actions?"

"This is only a small matter. It's not up to you to punish a general."

Shen Chengfeng said while avoiding the main issue.

"What's that about?"

"From General Yan Jun's tone, things won't be so simple."

"You want to know?"

Shen Chengfeng asked again.

Xiao Jing nodded as though she was playing with garlic.

Shen Chengfeng leaned back in his chair and their eyes met. As he spoke, he spoke with a casual tone that was like a joke, "After the incident in Murphy Island, I needed to escort General Manager Feng Sheng back immediately. I let go of this responsibility and removed the golden olive branch from my military uniform."

"Do you know why?"

Xiao Jing shook her head.

"I'm going to the quarantine to save you."

Shen Chengfeng placed one hand on his chin and stared intently at the small soldier.

Xiao Jing's mouth twitched as she sternly said, "Captain, can't you tell me the truth?"

"That's the truth."

Shen Chengfeng placed the piece of meat into her bowl and said, "Eat."

Xiao Jing pouted her lips, took a bite of rice, chewed on it, and followed his words, "You want to stay here for a few days just to deal with this?"

"That's not all. My father has returned home, so I'm afraid he won't be able to escape a beating."

"Can you get your olive branch back?"

"There will be one less star."

Shen Chengfeng spoke unhurriedly, as though losing a star didn't matter. It was as though he was missing a meal.

Xiao Jing put down her bowl and chopsticks and stared at the man who spoke without blinking, as if the star in her eyes was no different from the two dollar stalls on the street. It was not the difference between a lieutenant general and a major general.

Hehe, captain, can you stop speaking nonsense so seriously? It's just like the truth.

Shen Chengfeng stood up and looked at the weather outside the window, "The car should be arriving soon. After you change your clothes, someone will bring you back."

"When will the captain be back?"

Xiao Jing grabbed onto the corner of his clothes.

"Probably next week or so."

"Well, I won't cause you any trouble these days."

Xiao Jing grinned, once again revealing her trademark white teeth.

Shen Chengfeng raised his hand and gently rubbed her head, "Change your clothes."

"Dong, dong, dong."

A person knocked on the door and entered the ward.

The man straightened up and saluted. "Sir."

Xiao Jing packed up briefly and left the room with the guard. Before leaving, she wanted to turn around and look at the silent captain, but the door was firmly closed.

Shen Chengfeng stood by the window and looked at the small figure walking across the yard and getting on the car. Both of his hands were bent as he clenched his fists.

I'm afraid I fell in love with this little soldier.

Those who liked her were heartless, those who liked her wily ways, those who liked her carefree ways, and those who liked her humming again and again as she called out to the captain.

Shen Chengfeng could not help but smile as he slowly loosened his clenched fists. This girl is quite naive.

"BOOM!" "BOOM!" "BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

The door opened again, and the guard said, "Sir, the marshal is waiting for you downstairs."

Shen Chengfeng nodded and walked out of the ward.

A private car was parked quietly by the side of the road. When the officer standing beside the car saw the figure that entered his line of sight, he quickly opened the door of the back seat.

Shen Chengfeng stood in front of the car and saluted with his head held high.

"Come in."

A domineering ba.s.s voice sounded from the car.

Shen Chengfeng stepped into the car. There were no one else in the car and the man handed over the file in his hand to him.

Shen Tian said, "Three days of confinement."

"Yes, sir."

"Not next time."

"Yes, sir."

"I don't know why you're suddenly like this, but I know your character."

Shen Chengfeng signed his name without saying a word and returned it to the folder.

He had three sons, and everyone admired his three sons for being outstanding. However, he was the only one who knew that the three sons were more taciturn than the rest, and even less talkative.

Alas, he could not help but recall the adjutant's usual remark to him: Sir, it is not that they are not enthusiastic about you, but rather that the person they are pa.s.sionate about is not you. Look at the eldest young master, he is so enthusiastic about Miss Maple Forest that he seems to have gone crazy.

All of a sudden, it was as if he wanted to beat this adjutant to death.

"Does Father have anything else to say to me?"

Shen Chengfeng opened his mouth and broke the silence in the car.

"I heard from your mother that you've been thinking about getting married recently."

"Father, you know my body."

"The two of us can live together for the rest of our lives. Who said that when we get married, we have to cough and cough."

Shen Tianyi coughed lightly. "There's only three more months before the New Year. If possible, bring her home for our family to see."

Shen Chengfeng did not reply.

"Since she was repeatedly brought into the hospital by you, she still refused to leave you. It must be true love."

"Father, you are all thinking too much."

"It's not that we're overthinking things. I'm afraid you're overthinking things. She has such deep feelings for you, so you should bear the responsibility of being a man towards her."

Shen Chengfeng was silent.

"You're a man, you can't wait for a woman to willingly throw herself into your arms. If you let her go, there'll be men lining up to take her home, especially if she's like you. If there's nothing to do, you can treat her to dinner, tea, and movies, and even if you can't kiss her, if you can't, you'll give her a romantic atmosphere. A woman is a woman."

"I understand."

Overstatement -

Don't ask me why I'm like this, Xiao Man is also very desperate, wuwu wuu wuu.