Chen Hongmei clutched the edge of her shirt tightly, her throat tightening. "Miss Li, you’re overthinking it. We certainly recognize General Li, but that’s only because of his illustrious military career. My husband once served under him in several critical operations; if not for his leadership, my husband wouldn't have returned home unscathed."
"Perhaps that is why Sister Zhang and the other guards act the way they do. Besides, even without the General, you’ve always been kind to us and look out for us, so it is only right that we do our best to take care of you."
In just a few short sentences, she had provided a perfect explanation for their loyalty. But Lixi didn't believe it, because she remembered something.
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