He seemed to realize that his tone had been a little too harsh, but he really couldn't help it. She had been a troublemaker all those decades ago, after all. Still, he had never imagined that a female soldier who had served under him decades earlier would end up connected to that person in Hell... it felt bizarre no matter how he looked at it.
But he was only responsible for passing down orders from above. He had been retired for years. Who could have imagined that the head of China's military command would call him personally?
And judging by his tone...
This order seemed to have come directly from China's leader.
"Anyway, that's the situation. As for that child's identity, don't ask too many questions. If anyone asks, you don't know. He's not my illegitimate son, either, and even if he were, I wouldn't leave him in your care. He should be there soon. Just follow orders, understood?"
"Yes, sir!"
She hung up.
With her arms folded, she thoughtfully tucked the hair beside her face behind her ear, then propped up her chin and began to ponder.
This was already the fifth of her former superiors to call since she had returned. Even several of her former company commanders, whom she hadn't spoken to in over a decade, had called specifically about this. She couldn't help wondering what was going on.
Just what kind of person could make even the military take such an interest?
Ring, ring-
The phone rang again.
She immediately picked it up.
"Hello? Who... old... Division Commander! Why are you calling too... yes! Captain Yang Lin reporting, sir! Awaiting your orders!"
That made six calls!
Meanwhile.
In front of the quaint courtyard, Bai Yi held the documents in his hand and nervously reached out