"Old Marshal, listen to us, the organization will definitely give you an explanation for this matter, so please take back this letter of self-criticism."
"In the end, we also bear some responsibility for this. When those messages first came out, we didn't deal with them immediately, which led to all the problems that followed."
"It has also greatly damaged your reputation. How about this, we'll discuss it later and clear your name and provide compensation."
They all knew that these events had become such a commotion because Marshal Li was involved.
Otherwise, who would care about those things? The higher someone stands, the more curious people are about them.
Even the slightest disturbance will be magnified countless times, and this time the Li family was clearly trying to keep a low profile as much as possible.
The fact that things have turned out this way is thanks to the efforts of every bystander.
Ultimately, it all comes down to their poor management. Marshal Li's actions have alarmed several key figures in the organization.
Seeing the old marshal's helpless expression, they knew who Old Marshal Li was better than anyone else.
“I don’t blame anyone. Back then, I was the one who exposed my family’s affairs first. Only by publishing it in the newspaper could everyone understand.”
“I just didn’t want that fake one to do anything under the Li family’s name anymore. After my grandson came back, everything should have ended.”
“You know my two children, they are very mature and steady. I am proud of them, but there are just some people who can’t stand our peaceful life.”
"I won't say much about the Qin family. I'm old, but I'm not stupid. I'm someone who has survived a hail of bullets."
"What haven't I seen? Even if there's a war now and the country needs me, I can still go. I'm not so old that I can't see things clearly."
The old marshal's words were also telling them that his strength wasn't based on rumors, but on himself and the entire Li family.
"You still have such a fiery temper, and you're always so protective of your own." Right now, in Beijing and even across the country, there are only a handful of people who can truly control Marshal Li.
It's not that they're in charge; they're central leaders, and if anything happens, they have to consult with the old marshal.
They all knew what kind of temper the old marshal had. He was always protective of his own when he was in the army, and all the soldiers under him respected him.
Now that he's retired from the army, he's protecting his family. They all know about the Li family's affairs and the old marshal's regrets.
Now that the hardships have finally come to an end, and we've neglected our grandson so much, it wouldn't be too much to spoil him.
Moreover, that child is promising, but they have been tricked and schemed against, so they can understand why the old marshal is angry.
“I don’t want to make things difficult for you either. I’ve had too many things going on at home lately, and my intention was to keep a low profile.”
"I also let the organization down by causing a huge uproar over my family affairs. I've never been this tired even when I was leading troops."
"If all else fails, and if the organization thinks that my old bones can still be used, then send me to another place, away from this place of sorrow."
The old marshal's move of feigning retreat was perfectly shrewd; he wanted to extricate himself and the Li family from the situation.
To avoid anyone using this as a pretext to cause trouble later, Su Yatou is right, everything is in turmoil right now.
The capital city is at the very center of the beehive, so they must proceed with extreme caution, ensuring that no one can find fault with them in the slightest.
"What are you talking about? Now it's just us old guys left. The country needs us. Don't think about retiring."
“We won’t allow it, the people won’t allow it, and why are you so angry? Do you care about that grandson of yours? The organization knows what’s going on.”
“We secretly protected the fake one before and planned his future path in secret, let alone your real grandson whom we finally found.”
"To be honest with you, even if this child is hopeless and can't be helped, we will still protect him for the rest of our lives."
“Old Li, your Li family was able to protect the country with all its might, and now the country can protect you in the same way. Are you saying this to the country, but are you disheartened to say it to us old folks?”
"Even if that kid is outstanding, and he makes a huge mistake, we old guys can protect him for life."
"Even if we're gone, the country will still exist. Don't worry, the people you want to protect are the people we will protect."
"Don't say those things again. The country can't do without you, Beijing can't do without you. Just stay here peacefully."
“We’d like to see who dares to gossip. This whole thing is our fault. We should have nipped those who dared to speak out in the bud.”
The group saw that Marshal Li's advice was sincere; they had spent their lives in the midst of gunfire and bullets, and they couldn't let him remain adrift in his old age.
"You're too busy with your own affairs to have time to deal with gossip."
Marshal Li thought that if he wanted to get involved, no one would have dared to spread these things in the first place, and he figured it was about time.
He wasn't there to cause trouble for the organization; he was there to set an example for those with ulterior motives.
The two sides are currently at a standstill, with several guys each having their own ideas, some from the left and some from the right, and they're causing chaos and destruction everywhere.
He didn't want to get involved, but those people wouldn't let him off so easily; he'd been hiding long enough.
This time, his family's matter has caused such a big commotion, he doesn't believe those people won't have objections. He and Su have already discussed it, this is called preemptive strike.
"Yes, yes, let's try to understand each other. Please don't say those things again." Seeing that he had calmed down, the others immediately took the opportunity to comfort him.
"Alright, as long as the organization doesn't mind that my family affairs are messy, that's fine. Fortunately, everything is resolved now."
"However, I still maintain the same attitude: I will do what I am supposed to do without hesitation, and don't come to me with things that are not my responsibility."
“Our Li family is different from yours. We were almost wiped out. We really can’t afford to gamble anymore.”
"If my sons were still alive, or if I had any nephews or nieces, I would definitely choose a path and give it my all."
"But not now. You all have to understand that my self-preservation is out of necessity. You all need to think twice before you act."
Marshal Li took the opportunity to express his stance: he would not get involved in their partisan struggles; he was different from them.
The group exchanged glances. It would be a lie to say they didn't want to win over the old marshal; he had enough influence in the military, among the people, and in the central government.
But the old marshal was right. He dared not get involved, dared not cause trouble, and had no way out.
The grandson they raised for so many years was a fake, the bond they finally reunited with wasn't deep, and their only daughter has now gone insane.
To be honest, his life was really tough.
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