It's hard to tell who exactly Gong Chenli is referring to when he talks about his so-called old folks.
However, remember the past.
Originally, Gong Chenli had the capacity to deal with Gong Qingwan, but he suddenly stopped and pulled out a half-true, half-false reason.
It was, 'I, Gong Chenli, have made quite a few enemies over the years. There's a bunch of people in the old hometown who see me as a thorn in their side and constantly target my little cat. Ha, as for someone like Gong Qingwan, she's just a rotten shrimp. You guys can handle her.'
This is the most ridiculous excuse Li Yan had ever heard.
Yet, it was this excuse that became the reason for Gong Chenli's collaboration with the Academy.
At the time, the Academy had discussed this topic and unanimously concluded that Gong Chenli had other formidable enemies to deal with. If he also faced Gong Qingwan, he would be attacked from both sides. Therefore, seeking cooperation with the Academy was the best approach.
