He Tiantian knew that she couldn't do anything to Lin Xiaoru in front of Director Zheng today! However, once they left the commune, He Tiantian couldn't let Lin Xiaoru have a good time!

"I forgive you too, and I hope you will take care of yourself!" Niu Dajun was a man, and although he was angry, he couldn't continue speaking in front of so many people.

"Comrade Lin Xiaoru, what do you think?" Director Zheng looked at Lin Xiaoru. He Tiantian's request was reasonable, and he couldn't stop her.

Although Lin Xiaoru's expression was sincere, she had already torn He Tiantian and Niu Dajun to pieces in her heart.

"I admit my mistake!" Lin Xiaoru said through gritted teeth, her heart filled with resentment. She was in a weaker position and couldn't afford to confront them head-on!

He Tiantian, Niu Dajun, Qi Xiaoyan, you just wait!

If I don't avenge today's humiliation, I'm not Lin Xiaoru!

This way everyone is happy, which is the best possible outcome!

Seeing that the two sides had reconciled, Director Zheng said, "Any misunderstandings have been cleared up. So I hereby declare that neither of these two letters of complaint is true. Comrade He Tiantian and Comrade Niu Dajun have been wronged."

"I will obey the organization's decision," Niu Dajun said.

"Obey the organization's decision!" He Tiantian followed closely behind.

Lin Xiaoru, being shrewd, solemnly replied, "I will obey the organization's decision!"

"Good, good!" Director Zheng said with a smile, "Then today's matter is resolved satisfactorily..."

Everyone understood that Director Zheng was trying to smooth things over, but before he could finish speaking, Old Man Qi stepped forward.

"I implore Director Zheng and County Head Liu to give this old man justice," Old Man Qi stood up, interrupting Director Zheng.

Director Zheng was taken aback. Ah, what was bound to happen had to happen! Everyone in Taoyuan County knew about the stubborn old man in Qijia Village!

Old Man Qi was older than everyone present, and a respected hero! When they saw Old Man Qi stand up, everyone else stood up as well, not daring to remain seated.

"General Qi, please sit down and speak. We're all listening," County Magistrate Liu said politely. "Please speak, please speak!"

Although Old Man Qi did not hold an official position, he did have a military rank: lieutenant general!

Old Qi didn't sit down. Pointing to his chest, he said, "Here are three bullet holes from fighting the Japanese! I personally killed hundreds of Japanese soldiers. This arm was lost in the Korean War. I owe a debt to Qi Xingwang for the establishment and stability of New China. I didn't crave high office or wealth. After returning to my hometown from the army, I just wanted to enjoy my retirement. I never thought of using my status to bully others. But that Zhou Sihai brat, just because I asked him a few questions, hit me and bullied this elderly, disabled person..."

The more Old Man Qi spoke, the more aggrieved he felt. If there hadn't been so many people around, he probably would have shed tears.

He tried to hold it in, but he just couldn't! It just flowed out like that, so pathetic.

When facing the enemy, he would rather bleed and sweat than shed tears!

But today, Old Man Qi shed bitter tears!

He shed tears for himself!

I shed tears for so many people who didn't understand!

We shed tears for those who are persecuted because of false accusations!

The new China he built with his blood, his wounded body, and the lives of countless comrades should not be like this!

County Chief Liu and Niu Peng both lowered their heads, unsure of what to say.

Zhou Sihai was one of his subordinates. At this moment, Director Zheng was also in a bad mood and said dryly, "General Qi, I am really sorry. It is all my fault for not managing my subordinates properly and for being rude to you. I now sincerely apologize to you. I hereby announce that Zhou Sihai is dismissed from his post and investigated, as a warning to others!"

The sea was bloodless on Thursday. If he's just suspended from his post, with some time to regroup, he might still have a chance to be reinstated. But if he's dismissed and investigated, he'll never be as powerful as he used to be.

"Director!" Zhou Sihai exclaimed in alarm, hoping that Director Zheng could make an exception for him.

Director Zheng would never joke about his career in front of Old Man Qi.

This old man Qi is no ordinary old man; he's a veteran with the rank of lieutenant general! If we don't give him an explanation here, once he sends out a letter, he'll probably be dismissed and investigated soon!

"Stop talking. I will investigate and gather evidence regarding your matter. You can leave now," Director Zheng said sternly, glaring at Zhou Sihai. It was all because of this good-for-nothing who had put him in this predicament.

On Thursday, Hai saw that Director Zheng was angry, so he didn't dare to say anything and left looking dejected.

Director Zheng said with a forced smile, "General Qi, what do you think..."

"We'll follow the organization's arrangements!" Old Qi said. "Now that everything is over, we won't disturb the leaders' work any longer."

This scene was too embarrassing! Old Man Qi didn't want to stay here for another second!

"General Qi, please have some food before you leave," County Magistrate Liu urged, regardless of whether the old man Qi stayed or not, he had to say it.

"After we finish eating, we'll go to the hospital for a checkup," Director Zheng said, hoping that nothing bad would happen to Old Man Qi, otherwise he would be held responsible later.

Old Qi waved his hand and said, "I won't eat anymore. I'm fine physically, but my dignity has been trampled on."

Old Qi was very stubborn and went out first.

County Chief Liu and Director Zheng dared not chase after Old Man Qi, so they could only grab Secretary Qi's arm and say, "The old general is in your hands now, so you must take good care of him and not let the hero shed blood, sweat, and tears!"

"Don't worry, leaders, he's an elder in our village. We'll take good care of him," Secretary Qi said. "Do you have any other instructions, leaders? If not, I need to take Uncle Qi home right away!"

County Magistrate Liu nodded and said, "That's all, that's all. Be careful on your journey! By the way, tomorrow is the day the old general's allowance is distributed, so I've decided to distribute it ahead of schedule. Go and collect it. If you need anything, just let us know, and we'll try our best to accommodate you."

“Don’t you know my second uncle’s temper? If he wanted more, he would have asked for it long ago. Why wait until now? I will only accept what is rightfully mine!” Secretary Qi refused. Although County Chief Liu would grant his request, it would ruin his second uncle’s reputation.

"The old general is a man of noble character and integrity!" County Magistrate Liu praised, expressing his great admiration.

“Yes, yes!” Director Zheng echoed from behind.

Niu Peng took Secretary Qi to collect Old Man Qi's allowance.

Seeing that it was getting late, Old Man Qi took the strong young men from the village to Taoyuan Restaurant for dinner. Each of them had a large bowl of chicken noodle soup with chicken pieces in it.

He Tiantian was dumbfounded. She had no idea that there was such a great Buddha in Qijia Village!

In her previous life, she didn't have so many problems in Qijia Village. Apart from being the one who was deceived and tragically cheated, everything was very peaceful.

In this life, she began to rise to prominence, sparking so many events!

That always-smiling, one-armed old man was not only an anti-Japanese war hero, but also a general! (To be continued.)