Chapter 164: If I Tell You Myself, Will You Believe Me?

He Yun thought Lin Xiao’s disguise technique was impressive, but he never expected Lin Xiao to perform such a remarkable transformation right before his eyes.

Putting everything else aside, this skill alone marked him as a true talent.

“Impressive, truly impressive. Young friend, your methods are astonishing beyond belief,” He Yun praised.

Lin Xiao didn’t respond. His identity had been uncovered, yet he wasn’t sure how much He Yun really knew about him — whether he only knew his name or had a thorough understanding of his background.

It was better to stay quiet for now.

Seeing Lin Xiao remain silent, He Yun felt a bit awkward.

The reason for summoning Lin Xiao was partly selfish. Not to mention other matters, Lin Xiao’s extraordinary marksmanship, if taught to his subordinates, would greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of their unit.

“Young Lin Xiao, don’t be so tense. There’s nothing special this time; I just wanted to meet you. Your marksmanship was taught by Senior Sha, right? I’m quite close to Senior Sha — we’re like uncle and nephew. If I’m not mistaken, Senior Sha should be of your grandfather’s generation. We’re all on the same side, so don’t be so formal. Just call me Uncle He.”

Lin Xiao: o(′^｀)o

He didn’t mind He Yun trying to establish a connection, but calling himself an elder was a bit much!

Sha Nuo is his older brother. If He Yun calls Sha Nuo “uncle” and Lin Xiao calls He Yun “uncle” in return, that would be a generation mismatch. He Yun seemed to want to overturn the natural order!

Even if Lin Xiao agreed, the brothers and sisters back at the Red Sun Retirement Home would beat him up for it.

That was absolutely out of the question.

From He Yun’s words, Lin Xiao also gleaned a lot.

He Yun didn’t know much about him. At most, he knew his name and where he studied, but little else.

Lin Xiao wasn’t worried that He Yun would check his official records.

There was nothing incriminating to find. His biggest secret was the Red Sun Retirement Home, something that would never be recorded in any files.

Knowing this, Lin Xiao relaxed.

His greatest fear was that He Yun would discover his true identity and use the retirement home connection to coerce him into unwanted tasks.

Now, He Yun wanted to build a relationship, which was fine, but not on the basis of the generational ranking he suggested.

“Commander, this isn’t appropriate.”

He Yun didn’t expect Lin Xiao to reject his invitation outright.

His expression darkened. Although now only a major general commanding a division, he was young and had climbed the ranks with skill.

Many sought to connect with him, but to be rejected by a junior when he took the initiative was simply outrageous!

“What? Do you look down on me?”

Lin Xiao could sense the anger in He Yun’s words.

No matter what, He Yun was still his superior, and he couldn’t let him misunderstand.

“Commander, you’ve misunderstood. That’s not what I meant. It’s a matter of generational difference.”

Hearing this, He Yun had a realization. “Oh, so you’re a great-grandchild of Uncle Sha! Why didn’t you say so earlier?”

Lin Xiao: ∑(°口°?)

What the! What’s going on? How did I get demoted again?

Lin Xiao didn’t know how to explain this properly. If he told He Yun directly, it might not be accepted. He needed a foolproof plan.

He quickly thought of a solution. Since he couldn’t explain, he would find someone to explain for him.

“I can’t explain it right now. May I make a call?”

He Yun hesitated, then quickly caught on.

Lin Xiao wanted to speak with Senior Sha?

That man was a legend in the military.

Just thinking about speaking with Sha Nuo made He Yun excited.

He completely ignored the true meaning behind Lin Xiao’s words.

“Of course you can!”

With He Yun’s consent, Lin Xiao took out his phone.

After a moment’s searching, he found Sha Nuo’s green bubble icon and made a video call.

The call connected quickly. Before Lin Xiao could say a word, Sha Nuo’s voice came through.

“Brat, back from the secret realm? At least you have some conscience, reaching out to me.”

“Xiaozi, what’s this? Why are you calling Old Sha alone? We might get jealous!”

Lin Xiao realized that several other elders from the retirement home were also beside Sha Nuo.

“Greetings, elder brothers. I have some business with Old Sha.”

He Yun: ?(??????)?

“Elder brothers? Who is Lin Xiao talking to? Elder brothers?”

Could they be Sha Nuo’s juniors?

But judging by their voices, they sounded familiar.

No, the other voices also sounded quite familiar.

Gasp!

This was starting to slip beyond his control.

“Lin, what’s the matter? Facing any difficulties?”

“No, no. I’ve been given a sinecure in the army. My superior said he knows you and wants to meet you. He even wants to call me his nephew. Since you know each other, I thought I’d let you meet.”

He Yun: (*?????)

Why did he feel a chill down his spine?

“Oh, you’ve joined the army. That’s not bad — some training is good. What did you say just now? He wants to claim you as his nephew? Let me see who it is.”

Lin Xiao handed the phone to He Yun.

He Yun had never felt a phone so hot to hold. After a brief internal struggle, he took the phone.

Seeing the elders, he straightened up and saluted them.

“Greetings, commanders!”

“So, it’s He Xiaozi! Haven’t seen you in years. You’ve climbed to general. But don’t think I won’t deal with you just because you’re a general now!”

“Lin calls us brothers, and you want to be his uncle? How do you think you’re taking advantage of us? Why don’t you just try to ascend to heaven! That’s his uncle!”

……

“Yes, yes, yes! Uncles! I was wrong, I was wrong!”

Watching He Yun constantly nodding and kowtowing in apology, Lin Xiao could barely hold back his laughter.

Trying to act all high and mighty, you’re hopeless, but I know how to find reinforcements!

The elders lectured He Yun for quite a while before the phone finally returned to Lin Xiao.

The elders’ tone changed immediately upon seeing Lin Xiao.

After some warm exchanges, Lin Xiao ended the video call.

He Yun watched silently, afraid to interrupt.

Though he was a general now, in front of those elders, he was nothing.

When Lin Xiao hung up, He Yun finally spoke.

“You have such connections with those seniors. Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

Lin Xiao rolled his eyes.

“If I told you myself, would you believe me?”