He finally had two great-grandchildren, but they're still too young. His family's stability is precarious; if he makes a wrong move, the whole family will be wiped out.
They simply couldn't bring themselves to ask, but thankfully he neither helped them nor got involved in those people's attempts to win them over.
It's not just about protecting oneself, but also about having no other choice.
"We understand. As long as you can stabilize the army and the rear, we won't make things difficult for you."
What could they say but agree?
When the old marshal walked out of the central government building, the anger in his eyes had vanished without a trace.
The Li family has finally extricated themselves from the rumors and gossip, and even from the partisan struggles.
He knew that the fighting wouldn't go on forever, and that everything would be alright once his great-grandson grew up.
With Su Yatou as her mother, she will surely find a peaceful place for the Li family.
The old marshal smiled and said, "A good wife will ensure three generations of happiness."
No one knew that after the old marshal's passing, the people of Beijing felt that the matter that had been making headlines just a few days ago had suddenly calmed down.
First, these matters were forbidden to be discussed in various work units, and then in various streets.
It only took a few days for everyone to go from discussing it to now being vague about it.
The others were also executed quickly; Meng Yixuan and Wei Bowen were executed by firing squad.
Even though Yu Qingfeng initially denied it, he eventually admitted it and was eventually sent to a labor camp.
But how could the Qin family let him go? Let's not talk about what happened next.
As for the child in Qin Jiaojiao's womb, the Qin family kept it because Qin Jiaojiao had gone mad, and her parents couldn't stay with her for the rest of her life.
She just hopes that this child will take care of her and support her in her old age; her own wishes are no longer important.
After this incident, the Li family fell into complete silence, withdrawing entirely from the various political upheavals in Beijing.
Of course, the old marshal was still very busy every day, busy mediating the relationship between the two factions.
In the end, the old marshal became a proponent of peace, refusing to back down on either side, leaving him exhausted from being caught in the middle.
When the Kings of Hell fight, the lesser devils suffer; when the upper echelons are in turmoil, the lives of the people become even more miserable.
The trivial matters of the Li family have long been submerged in the tide of struggle, and everyone has gradually forgotten about them.
"Honey, I have something to discuss with you." Things haven't been too complicated at home lately, and things have gotten back on track with Li Baichuan.
"What is it?" Suti held the two children, looking into their round eyes. She couldn't even remember what these two little ones looked like in her past life.
The people from her past life have all fallen, and now everything is fine. She will definitely make the most of her life from now on.
"Wife, I want to go to Shanghai. Things have basically stabilized at the Kang family's place here."
"But the higher-ups are cracking down hard, so no one dares to do anything big. They've also searched all the surrounding areas and border towns."
"The department stores and supply and marketing cooperatives in Beijing have stabilized. The problem now is that we have money but no goods."
"I want to go to Shanghai, mainly because Shanghai is a big city that is developing rapidly. On the black market, as long as you say the goods came from Shanghai, you can get a good price."
"And there are still my maternal grandfather and his family; if anything happens, we can always find them to help." Ever since Yu Qingfeng, who had been keeping an eye on them, left the transportation department.
He's been thriving lately, and with his grandfather in charge, he's always the first to know what's going on.
He can do things freely. The Kang family has always been the most important family in Beijing, but the incident some time ago shook their foundation.
He's hesitant to do anything now, and Li Baichuan is only cooperating with them because they have experience, plus he's short-handed right now.
He knows he's not yet capable of taking on such a large undertaking; he's currently focusing more on learning from experience.
Also, his wife said that it's not the right time to go all out and do it.
It's not bad for the Kang family to lead the charge while he stays behind to maintain stability.
Since the uproar at the higher-ups started, the management of various departments has become very strict. Before, we could still find some inventory from department stores to sell.
It's getting more and more difficult now. Li Baichuan plans to go to Shanghai, hoping to establish connections with the black market there.
Even if you can't find out where other people's goods come from, you can still find out what it's like over there.
He always felt that the winds of change would soon shift, and that opportunities were reserved for those who were prepared.
"When are we going? Or should I go with you? My spatial ability can be of great help in that black market."
Suti didn't ask any further questions; if there was anything, Baichuan would explain it to her.
He hasn't said anything yet because he himself isn't sure. He wants to go out and try his luck, and this track is suitable for him. Suti has no objections.
"We're leaving tomorrow. The transportation department happens to have some goods to deliver there. They usually don't accept these, but the steel mill there came knocking on our door."
“Their trucks had some problems, and the timing was perfect, so I took the opportunity to say I'd like to go over there.”
"Many people in the transportation department know that you are from Shanghai, and they all think I am taking this opportunity to visit relatives."
"Honey...would you like to come with me? It would be nice to visit Grandpa and Grandma, and bring Grandma back with us too."
Li Baichuan thought this was good, as it gave them a ready-made reason for whatever they did.
And his wife's mysterious place can be a great help when needed.
He could also tell that his grandmother missed home, so it was a good opportunity to take them back to visit.
"How many days will it take?" Su Ti thought about the distance between Beijing and Shanghai. The round trip, plus unloading and rest, would take at least three days.
"I've told my workplace that I need to visit some relatives, and I managed to get five days off. This time, I'm going to the border town again. Honey, is it easy for you to get time off from there?"
We'll install a small bed in the car so his wife and grandmother can rest comfortably.
“Okay, I’ll ask for leave at work tomorrow morning. You can come pick me up then. I’ll have my grandma wait at home.”
"There's not enough time. I'll have the housekeeper go over tomorrow and tell Grandpa and the others, and then call them when she gets there."
Suti had everything arranged properly. She wasn't afraid of anything going wrong because she still had the great advantage of her spatial ability, so she figured she might as well use it.
Li Baichuan felt that as long as his wife was there, he didn't have to worry about anything.
His wife is so capable, it goes without saying that she will have a very good future.
He's good at making money, but he's good at nothing else.
He can't let his wife shoulder everything alone. Money makes the world go round, so he needs to earn a lot of money.
He wants to ensure his family won't have to worry about money in the future. Everything is uncertain now, which is the perfect time for him to develop his career.
By the time everything stabilizes, it will be too late; there will be too many people and not enough meat, and he will have no advantage.
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