Chapter 2816 - 2878: Chinese Soldier

After weighing the pros and cons... actually, no need to weigh them, these marketing accounts immediately chickened out. They came over asking Li Yifei how to calm his anger. They indeed took money and were responsible for smearing Li Yifei online, diverting everyone’s attention and making people gradually forget about the car accident as long as the public’s focus shifted, everything would be easier to handle.

Unfortunately, they hadn’t anticipated at all that Li Yifei is someone who doesn’t play by the rules. The moment they made a move, Li Yifei struck back with a shovel, putting the entire company in danger of collapse.

Attempting to plead for mercy at this time, whether it works or not is uncertain, the pivotal issue is they couldn’t contact Li Yifei at all. Sending private messages, Li Yifei wouldn’t see them, even if he did, he wouldn’t respond. Finding a way to apologize to Li Yifei seemed impossible, not knowing his contact information left them profoundly frustrated.

So, after an hour, several marketing accounts decided to collectively apologize, using Twitter to publish their apologies. For example, one marketing account with over eight million followers stated: "Hello, dear followers, I want to apologize to Comrade veteran here. I took fifty thousand yuan from someone and published a brief provided by the client. I was only responsible for posting, and during posting, I carelessly failed to review it thoroughly, leading to a significant reaction, causing personal trouble to Comrade veteran, and misleading many online friends. This is my fault, my negligence, and I sincerely apologize here. I hope Comrade veteran forgives me. In future work, I will be more meticulous and avoid making such mistakes again."

Is this apology sincere? Certainly not sincere, not only insincere but shameless enough, even though compared to what they’ve done before, it’s unprecedented, it’s still shameless. Li Yifei saw the apology while watching a movie with Wu Shuwei. Recently, a movie titled "Lanchang" was released, depicting how Huaxia citizens were murdered by bandits in border areas and falsely accused as criminals by foreign countries, resulting in over ten lives perishing on the river called Lanchang. But because it wasn’t Huaxia territory, and they had exited the country, the other side refused to apprehend the culprits, hence Huaxia established a special case team, conducting cross-border investigation, striving to clear the names of those victimized Huaxia citizens and bring the criminals to justice, escorting them back to the country for trial.

The process was tortuous and perilous, even costing the lives and injuries of several comrades, however the ultimate outcome was glorious, bringing the bandits and disguised soldiers posing as bandits to justice. The former were sent back to the country for trial, while the latter were secretly executed, dead with no remains.

This is a true case adaptation, different identities might interpret it differently, and Li Yifei... as an insider, watching this adapted movie in the theater, was quite emotional. Some things need someone to do, simply speaking as a great nation is insufficient, citizens’ rights cannot be achieved by mere lip service; it requires someone to uphold, especially when the incidents occur abroad, in perilous places where a moment of carelessness can be deadly. Watching the movie, Li Yifei’s mind conjured up the sacrificed brothers, informants, undercover agents, and comrades from the Flying Hawk Squad.

Indeed, comrades from the Flying Hawk Squad also sacrificed, hit with multiple bullets, refusing to let go of the bandits, holding them tightly even in death. This heroism deserves commemoration by everyone.

The movie made Wu Shuwei shed tears several times because it was exceptionally well-made, not only representing a significant breakthrough in domestic-related filmmaking but also the process of the entire case, the ending, and the struggles within made one grit their teeth to watch, tense the heartstrings, wishing to personally step in, bring the criminals to justice.

The character depicting a cigarette-smoking, foul-mouthed, posing wealthy boss, infiltrating dangerous grounds with loyalty and righteousness, actually has the original sitting beside Wu Shuwei. Li Yifei led the team for this mission, apprehending drug dealers and bandits...

Restoring truth, letting facts speak, letting justice re-descend, bringing sin to judgment, this is what they did then, and all this was supposed to remain untold, impossible to be publicized. This time, relevant departments initiated the movie, actively filmed this movie, giving affirmation to the police officers and soldiers who contributed at the time. What they did genuinely would make the public grateful, appreciative, comforted, and nod in approval.

Several rounds of applause erupted in the cinema, indeed spontaneous, indeed heartfelt from the audience, thanking these individuals for their silent contributions, ensuring national peace and that ordinary people can enjoy life without worry.

Globally, Huaxia is among the few where in the majority of cities, if not all, people can freely go out for a walk at night, find a roadside shop for a meal and drink, without worrying about someone suddenly charging out with a gun. Overall, Huaxia is exceptionally safe, at least as compared globally.

Digressing, this memory long buried suddenly surfaced on the screen, and as a viewer, Li Yifei experienced another dimension, hearing the surrounding audience’s spontaneous applause. As a former soldier who still maintains strong ties with the troops, really, he feels some comfort, proving the past actions he and his brothers took was worthwhile, extremely worthwhile!

As long as it’s worthwhile, then everything is good.

Wu Shuwei shed tears several times, worried till the end about the undercover agent’s survival, as the film didn’t reveal it. Li Yifei held her hand, offering comfort, softly saying after hearing Wu Shuwei’s question: "He’s not dead, he’s still alive, but he is no longer fit to return to normal society."

"And in reality? Is there really such an undercover agent? I’m not asking if he’s handsome, but... has he returned?" Wu Shuwei immediately asked.

Li Yifei hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. Wu Shuwei pressed for reasons.

Li Yifei smiled and said, "In the movie, there’s a lone hero in action, but in reality, no matter how sophisticated the unit is, sacrifices occur. But looking at it now, those sacrifices are worthwhile, hence no regrets."

"Was it your work?" Wu Shuwei immediately realized.

"Someone has to do it, if not us, then others. This is the Chinese Soldier!"

"Really... a great hero, maybe some find it boring but to me, it’s an utterly compelling and educational movie. It’s essentially the best recruiting advertisement; if I were a man and of suitable age, with all this passion burning, I’d enlist immediately." Wu Shuwei asserted.

Li Yifei squeezed her hand and said: "Indeed, watching makes me want to return to the troops, but Chinese soldiers focus more on heritage, spiritual heritage, passing down bravery. I am too old now, so I won’t return to intervene, family is important too."

"Silly!" Wu Shuwei couldn’t help but glance at Li Yifei.

The movie ended, the viewers each with their feelings, people discussing eagerly, many having cried multiple times, while others held their breath throughout, afraid of missing any compelling scenes while being moved by the storyline.

In short, it is a successful movie. After leaving the cinema, Li Yifei posted on Twitter: "Just watched the movie ’Lanchang’, very impressive, fully recommended, believe friends won’t be disappointed. Personally, I think this is the finest domestic film in years, compared to the concurrent rubbish, the choice is clear."

This seems like a recommendation but subtly invites controversy, because the concurrent movies... have different audiences. Like the youth film, suitable for young couples to watch together, to deepen feelings and appreciate each other, whereas another plagiarized work is excessive, wholly a money pit in deceit of fans, yet it has an audience too, for every person’s taste differs, some might consider it good, as even bed-action art films have pure enthusiasts, they cater to audiences, does it mean those who watch are problematic?

Not necessarily, though certainly, there’s an issue. Fortunately, Li Yifei said it; had it been someone else, they’d be heavily criticized, his reputation stands strong, what he says is listened to.

This tweet sparked more discussion, lots of people weren’t aware of this movie as it just released, but seeing Li Yifei’s strong endorsement, they couldn’t wait to buy tickets, planning to watch it today.

"Boss-recommended movie, I must watch it, surely a good film, I’m booking seven tickets now, taking the entire family to see it." an office worker said.

"Get in line, it’s Boss’s first recommendation, and you only book seven? I’m booking an entire show, inviting the entire class to watch." a wealthy classmate said.

"I’ll ask a girl out to watch, finally I can skip those junk movies, thanks to Boss." someone preparing to win over a girl said.

"Folks, just finished watching the movie, and let me say, I’m a grown man, cried three times, held in my pee before watching thinking I’d go to the toilet if dull, but... I almost wet my pants, bladder was bursting, couldn’t bear to miss a scene, too good, simply the best in mainland films over the last few years. Thanks to the director, thanks to those tough-guy actors, thanks to the departments so that we don’t have to *** anymore." A viewer excitedly shared after seeing the movie.

Many started enthusiastic discussions, making plans to watch the film together.