Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 2125 - 2188: The Old Soldier Effect

Li Yifei’s video made many people realize that similar situations exist domestically too, where bad deeds are only a small fraction, perhaps even just a bit, while more people, more ordinary people, are quietly doing acts of kindness within their capacity, whether it’s giving up a seat, pushing a cart, or offering a helping hand.

A veteran celebrity reposted this post in the evening, writing: "I’ve watched the video twice. I am a soldier, and even now, I am still a soldier. I really want to salute this comrade veteran in person. I think at this moment, countless comrades also want to salute him with a standard military salute. Being a soldier is like what we swore when we enlisted, serving the country and the people!"

"I actually couldn’t calm down for a long time. I originally didn’t know this veteran. In the video, like countless other friends, I was worried for him multiple times, nervously sweating. In such perilous situations, he could completely have not rescued anyone, and no one could blame him. After all, it’s not something ordinary people can do. Perhaps he is really wealthy, but precisely because of that, seeing him risk his life to save someone he doesn’t even know, I saw nothing but noble character and the supreme qualities of this veteran comrade. He is a role model for us veterans."

"I also saw friends say that you can’t judge a person just by the video. Of course, I know this, but from the moment that post came out and many internet celebrities concentrated on reposting it and criticizing it, expanding the matter, it proves this is a conspiracy against the veteran comrade. Here, as a not-yet-retired veteran, I want to say one thing: You dare to slander such a veteran hiding behind the scenes, I won’t allow it!"

"I won’t allow it," these four words represent the voice of many people, especially this old comrade, who has been hosting programs for forty or fifty years, hosting for decades. He may not even post a few times on Twitter in a year, but this time, he posted, garnering agreement from numerous fans, many of whom are veterans. This group is large, and many old fellows were moved to tears after watching the video.

Those who haven’t served in the military find it difficult to understand the camaraderie and identity recognition associated with being a soldier. Seeing comrades being slandered fills them with righteous indignation, and many feel they’ve been given a learning opportunity.

The matter is still fermenting, and it’s almost New Year’s. Many people are at home with nothing to do and with the popularity of smartphones and tablets, information circulates more easily. Many cried after seeing the video and invited their family to join in the emotional moment, allowing even many elderly people to see the video.

Others found news about the disaster-stricken area and continued posting online. One such video appeared on the province’s evening news broadcast. Because of the successful rescue, the loss was minimized, and many victims were saved, so Li Yifei, Yang Rui, and others were interviewed.

Facing the camera, Li Yifei said straightforwardly, "Forget the interview. I just did what I thought needed to be done and never expected any reward."

Yang Rui’s interview was a bit longer but primarily expressed admiration for Li Yifei, the urgency of the situation at the time, Li Yifei’s decisive decision, and the joy after the successful rescue. A few old fellows who witnessed the scene at the time were also mentioned as unable to contain their tears when talking about it.

Others found interviews with the two women and child rescued by Li Yifei. Facing the camera, they directly knelt down, kowtowing to Li Yifei, thanking him for saving them and their child.

Many others were also rescued by Li Yifei and his subordinates and expressed their gratitude similarly.

The province did not hold back, showing the true expression of the interviews. In fact, the appearance of Li Yifei also reduced the pressure on some provincial officials, at least reducing liabilities significantly. The focus also shifted, and the voices criticizing the slow rescue and warnings became minimal, with everyone’s attention on Li Yifei.

These are things that make many people happy to see, so they are more inclined to release Li Yifei’s videos and interviews.

The previously contacted internet celebrity collected some videos and posted: "Initially, after seeing that post, I didn’t want to speak because many times the internet is full of blind spots, and many friends are easily misled, so I didn’t speak. But I must admit, I was also very angry after seeing the post. If what the post said was true, but then I saw the video, I knew this was premeditated slander. I don’t know if my choice of words is precise, but I then collected more videos and discovered such malicious intent. I don’t know how to express it, but as an internet celebrity on Twitter, I have to be responsible for my actions because many friends will watch the things I post. If I repost, then I must take responsibility for it. If the things I repost are wrong or false, then I am equally guilty because I misled many friends. However, this time, I decided to post these videos. I believe many friends, after watching the videos, will know how to judge this matter. I will only mention one thing: the things comrade veteran has done were before that post happened. Moreover, as far as I know, comrade veteran has also established several charitable organizations in Ning Province, investing substantial real money every year. I hope friends who know relevant information can enumerate them, and at that time, I will forward them, allowing more friends to see and restore the veteran’s innocence."

He is one of the few who has tens of millions of followers as an internet celebrity. Usually, he just acts cute, posts about cats and dogs, writes philosophical thoughts, and rarely engages in online disputes. But this time, it was also because he was employed, and also because he felt this was an opportunity, whether to expand his visibility or attract fans. Regardless of the purpose, he reposted it.

This pushed this network quake to a new peak. This representative internet celebrity belongs to a company, which means he also controls many other influential accounts. As soon as the post was published, it was quickly reposted, commented on, and similarly led public opinion.

Even Li Yifei, in merely half a day, gained over a million followers on a newly opened account, with the follower count refreshing every few minutes, increasing by thousands or even tens of thousands. Many people came to repost his video, leave comments under it, and send him private messages.

This directly led to Li Yifei logging into Twitter on his mobile phone, only to find the app crashed, with more than a million notifications displayed.

"So it’s this easy to go viral?" Li Yifei couldn’t help but silently rub his chin, making a joke.

By this point, things are only just beginning to counterattack. For those daring to provoke or proactively provoke the Li family, the Li family has never been afraid. This is only the first step of retaliation, with Chu Xiaoyao leading her subordinates in rushing to trace the mastermind behind the scenes.

If the opponent does not counterattack, it will only result in a windfall for Li Yifei. Although the Li family might not be able to maintain a low profile in the future, Li Yifei’s personal reputation will reach an exceptionally high level. The immense fame will bring corresponding rewards, making it very easy to market the Li family’s products in the future.

Of course, this is something to consider later. For now, apart from posting a message, Li Yifei has not responded at all. Lying in bed, he thought about it and decided to post another message, writing: "Thank you all for your retweets, comments, and messages. I have to admit something: I indeed hit someone."

After posting, Li Yifei hugged Xu Yingying and went to sleep. With only two or three days until the New Year, the Li family women had to work overtime today, everyone was a bit tired and went back to sleep.

The next day, when Li Yifei took out his mobile phone, he found that his Twitter post from last night had been reposted by countless people, and the simple sentence sparked a new round of discussions. Looking through the comments, he discovered the popular ones were praising him for hitting Zhang Daitao in the video.

So, the following day, the internet remained incredibly lively, with many netizens starting to disclose information, some from Mile City posting about the good deeds or acts of kindness that Li Yifei had done, or talking about his accomplishments.

One post recounted many events from the past few years realistically, including several instances where Li Yifei had to hit people. However, the poster’s perspective was intriguing, even reconstructing the whole situation, showing that Li Yifei wasn’t the one causing trouble initially but rather the other party. In the aftermath, Li Yifei indeed acted somewhat overbearing, appearing relentless, but it seemed normal and easily understood. They would do the same if they were in his shoes.

This person’s final summary was interesting, mentioning Mile City’s current security situation, surprisingly good. They said they worked in the entertainment industry, running bars, KTVs, and restaurants, familiar with the various street-level figures but noted that since Li Yifei’s appearance, Mile City’s public security had improved remarkably. Drug-related activities were almost non-existent, and if anyone dared engage in such business, they or their organization would likely disappear immediately.

It can be said that Mile City now has no Underworld presence. Many who previously relied on shady dealings had to change careers or move elsewhere to develop. The city’s public security is exceptionally good. The person specifically thanked Li Yifei, saying that running businesses in the past always brought fear of those Underworld people, collecting protection fees, trashing venues, or causing havoc. Now, with improved security, not only did not lose business but more people came to his establishments because it was safe.

Even with hidden problems, it’s the same across the country, following certain rules, but Li Yifei alone deterred vile characters.

This might be a post meant to expose, but it didn’t have much negative impact on Li Yifei. It only said he was somewhat overbearing, but for the ordinary people, it’s a good thing. Soon, someone mentioned that even the taxi industry in Mile City became more regulated, with issues like refusing rides or taking longer routes becoming far less common.