Zhou Chen shook his head, a hint of melancholy washing over his face as if he were reminiscing about something.
"I was born during the Republic of China era. Before I died, I was a military officer... well, a major.
I fought in the War of Resistance Against Japan, and I also fought in the civil war. More of my compatriots died at my hands than Japanese invaders. Ironic, isn't it?
I won't use 'I was a soldier whose bounden duty is to obey orders' as an excuse. Wrong is wrong, there's nothing to defend.
As a field-grade officer, not only did I have my own luxurious residence, but I could also take concubines. The troops under my command were well-equipped, outfitted entirely in American gear.
Now look at the Communist Party back then, what kind of lives were they living? Could anyone call that living?
They wanted to be their own masters, which naturally meant taking away the rights and privileges I was due. How could I possibly agree to that?
Let me ask you, what is the point of living a human life? Isn't it to live freely and comfortably?
Heh... I'm rambling.
Toward the end of the civil war, the situation wasn't looking good for us. Some people defected, while others packed up their families and fled abroad. morale across the ranks was shattered, with not an ounce of cohesion left.
At that time, I only wanted to protect my wealth, and I had no appetite left for fighting the Communist Party.
The only way to protect my wealth was through a political marriage. So, I to…
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