"The other side are vicious spies with guns, so everyone must be careful. We will divide into groups and set up a perimeter, with at least four people in each group. Everyone should take something from the warehouse for self-defense later."

"Squad leader, go and tell everyone your defensive positions. If things don't look right, call for backup."

Liu Xiangyang picked up a stick as tall as a person and swung it a few times. It felt quite easy to use. He also had a bayonet and a pistol that he had taken from the black market in his storage space, so he wasn't worried.

Xue Bingbing and her two friends chose sickles, while others chose shovels and hoes. Liu Xiangyang felt that it didn't matter what they chose.

The four of them were then divided into a group to be responsible for a section. Since all four of them had flashlights, they didn't make a campfire like the other groups.

At first, the three of them chatted quietly, but they gradually quieted down. After all, they were all tired after a long day, and they would usually be sleeping on the kang (a heated brick bed) by this time.

It was the middle of the night, and they couldn't speak loudly, so Liu Xiangyang noticed that the three of them could barely keep their eyes open.

Liu Xiangyang said, "You all go and take a nap by that tree. I'll keep watch."

Le Yao said, "I knew Liu Xiangyang was the best. I really can't hold on any longer."

Leqi: "Then we'll take a nap first, and we'll come and relieve you later."

Xue Bingbing: "I can hold on a little longer. Let me chat with you for a while, then I'll go rest later."

When Xue Bingbing saw that the two sisters, Le Qi and Le Yao, had fallen asleep leaning against a tree, she pulled Liu Xiangyang a short distance away and snuggled into his arms.

"Liu Xiangyang, my grandma replied to my letter."

"What did you say?"

"I wrote to my grandmother last time and mentioned you. I told her that I had found a man I could rely on."

Grandma told me that I must hold on to you tightly and never let go.

Under the moonlight, Xue Bingbing's fair and smooth face was flushed, and her large eyes reflected the moonlight, making her look so beautiful.

As the saying goes, a beautiful woman is more beautiful the more you look at her under the moon. What's more, such a beautiful woman is deeply in love with you. What man could resist such a beauty?

Liu Xiangyang wrapped his arms tightly around Xue Bingbing's slender waist and pressed his lips to hers.

Xue Bingbing writhed in Liu Xiangyang's arms like a beautiful snake, making his heart race. His hands roamed over Xue Bingbing's back and chest.

Apart from the breathing and swallowing sounds of the man and woman, the whole world seemed to have fallen silent.

A series of footsteps interrupted their passion. Liu Xiangyang pushed Xue Bingbing away, put his finger to his lips, and listened intently.

Xue Bingbing quickly fastened the buttons on her chest, tightened her belt, and gripped the sickle tightly with both hands.

Liu Xiangyang whispered in Xue Bingbing's ear: "Slowly walk over to the tree and hide. Make sure you hide well. Don't be afraid, I'm here for you."

Liu Xiangyang grabbed a stick from the ground, took out a pistol from his spatial storage, held it in his hand, lay down on the ground, and looked ahead.

Two dark figures ran towards them, getting closer and closer. Liu Xiangyang noticed that neither of them was carrying a gun, and one of them had a large bundle on his back.

When they were only 5 meters apart, Liu Xiangyang grabbed the wooden root and rushed forward, shouting, "You dog spy, take this!"

One blow to the head knocked one of the men unconscious. The other man tried to pull out a gun, but Liu Xiangyang struck him on the hand with a horizontal blow, breaking his hand bone.

"Ah..." The agent let out a half-scream, then Liu Xiangyang hit him in the mouth with a stick, knocking out several teeth. He rolled around on the ground, letting out a silent wail.

Liu Xiangyang took out the belts of the two spies and tied their hands and feet together.

Xue Bingbing, Le Qi, and Le Yao ran over and surrounded Liu Xiangyang, asking, "Liu Xiangyang, are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?"

"I'm fine. Go and call the village chief and the others over here right away."

Xue Bingbing and Le Yao hurriedly went to the village to report the news, but in their panic, they didn't notice that Le Qi hadn't followed.

"Liu Xiangyang, you're amazing! You caught two spies all by yourself!" Le Qi looked at Liu Xiangyang with eyes full of admiration.

Le Qi was awakened when Liu Xiangyang rushed towards the two spies. Like Xue Bingbing, she witnessed Liu Xiangyang taking care of the two spies in just a few moves.

Young people of this era all admire soldiers and heroes. Coupled with Leqi's family's special circumstances, Leqi has always longed for a hero to protect her and her sister.

Leqi's family is a large one. There is an aunt and a second aunt. The aunt gave birth to an older brother. His father is over fifty years old this year and is well-known in Haicheng. He owns more than ten textile factories and has assets of millions.

Leqi and Leyao's mother is 34 years old this year. Her name is Liu Ruyan. Both her stepmother and Liu Ruyan are divorced from their father, but they still live together.

The family received a fixed interest payment of 110,000 to 120,000 yuan every year until September 1966 when they announced the cessation of the fixed interest payments. As a result, Leqi and Leyao had a carefree and unrestrained childhood.

My only brother went to Hong Kong in 1953, and I never saw him again.

His father was among the first to support the policy, and initially, nothing happened; no one bothered his family. However, two years ago, Leqi's father began to be criticized and denounced.

"Liu Xiangyang, you're so talented and good-looking, you must have a lot of fans."

"It's alright. In previous years, I was only thinking about having fun and didn't pay attention to these things. Why are you suddenly asking about this?"

"Actually, I also..."

Just then, a commotion arose, drowning out what Leqi was about to say. Zhang Tiejun led the villagers over, carrying torches.

Liu Xiangyang looked at Le Qi's lips and vaguely heard three words. He nodded to Le Qi.

Zhang Tiejun came over and punched Liu Xiangyang in the chest: "Comrade Liu Xiangyang, you're really something! Are you alright? Where are the spies?"

"Village Chief Zhang, I'm fine. It was these two spies who weren't paying attention and I ambushed and knocked them down. I tied them to that tree."

"Captain Wang, quickly take your men and lock these two spies up and keep them under strict guard. Accountant Li, quickly tell Old Wang to hitch up the carriage; we're going to the county to report on our work together."

"Everyone has worked hard. Go back to sleep. But stay vigilant. Don't worry, Comrade Liu Xiangyang, I will recommend you for commendation."

"Thank you, Uncle Zhang. It's what I should do. I'm a former educated youth who received education in the glorious ideology, and I'm also a member of Dongsheng Village."

Whether they were new or old educated youth or villagers, they all looked at Liu Xiangyang with envy. Catching two spies was a major achievement, and she would definitely be eligible for military service and employment. She had only been in Dongsheng Village for a month, and she could already go back.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Liu Xiangyang ignored their thoughts, knowing he definitely wouldn't be going back for the next three years.

A wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall. I should spend the next two or three years in Dongsheng Village. Once the college entrance examination is reinstated, I will go back and fight my way back. Then I can truly be free as a bird in the sky and a fish in the sea.

Liu Xiangyang didn't care about what others thought. He took Xue Bingbing, Le Qi, and Le Yao back to his home to catch up on sleep, since they had to go to work the next day.

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