367: Chapter 367 Confession

Lin Heng quickly understood.

This guy... was indeed coming for him.

However, Lin Heng maintained an indifferent attitude.

He merely waved his hand casually and said in a calm tone.

But the others present were not so willing.

“Our General is speaking to you, what is your attitude?”

The Young Major could no longer contain his temper at this moment. He snorted coldly and spoke with an unfriendly tone.

Lin Heng remained silent, his gaze calm.

Always so calm.

“You... you fellow...”

When the Young Major saw Lin Heng's indifferent attitude, his expression quickly turned ugly.

His General’s reputation in the Dragon Country was second to none, and no one dared claim first! (Note: 'Dragon Country' is inferred contextually for a major nation)

Lin Heng had only done some fighting against natives in Africa, and he was already this high-profile?

If people didn't know better, they would think this guy had saved the entire world!

Was he starting to put on airs already?

If everyone acted like him, wouldn't the world descend into chaos?

He gritted his teeth and immediately stepped forward!

However...

Lin Zhengbei quickly reached out and stopped him.

“General?”

The Young Major was stunned.

But Lin Zhengbei smiled slightly.

He waved his hand at the Young Major and said faintly, “We will do as Mr. Lin Heng wishes.”

Huh!?

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the warehouse was startled.

Good heavens?

Was this General always so easy to talk to?

Their expressions quickly became strange.

They couldn't figure out what this guy was thinking at all.

From the initial probing of Lin Heng, to now telling all of them to leave this place, what was his ultimate goal?

They simply could not figure it out.

But...

Since Lin Zhengbei had spoken, even if they didn't want to leave, they had to go.

Soon, including Elder Jiang and that Young Major, they all shook their heads, smiled bitterly inwardly, and quickly departed.

Su Xueer and the others also knew this was not a place for them to stay, so they left the moment Lin Zhengbei finished speaking.

In less than two minutes from start to finish, everyone had cleared out.

In the end, only Lin Heng and Lin Zhengbei remained.

Lin Heng, on the other hand, became even more relaxed.

He plopped down into the boss's chair, leisurely and content.

He glanced up at Lin Zhengbei, who was not idle either; he pulled over a small stool for himself.

“There’s a sofa nearby.”

Lin Heng reminded him.

“No need. I'm an old man; I like old things and can't change my habits,”

The other party smiled slightly and waved his hand at Lin Heng as he spoke.

Hearing this, Lin Heng gave a dry laugh.

This guy... his true intentions probably lay elsewhere.

But Lin Zhengbei was really something.

He was already so old, yet he was still so concerned with saving face.

Sometimes, Lin Heng couldn't tell if the man was calculating or just stubborn.

Regarding this, Lin Heng spoke slowly.

“Alright, now that everyone has been sent away, say what you need to say. Let's not waste each other's time. You should know the New Year is approaching, and I still have things to attend to.”

Lin Zhengbei laughed heartily upon hearing this.

“Good... I like straightforward people like you!”

After speaking, Lin Zhengbei clapped his hands together.

He quickly sat up straight, his gaze turning serious.

“About what I mentioned before—becoming the next Lin Zhengbei—have you considered it yet?”

Hm!?

Lin Heng's eyebrows twitched slightly when he heard this.

Good heavens...

So much time had passed, yet Lin Zhengbei, that old fellow, was still thinking about it.

He shook his head helplessly.

“General Lin, I already made it very clear to you before. I am not very interested in that path. Can’t you find someone else?”

“Like that guy just now, so young, yet possessing some cunning and shrewdness, looking like a trained fighter, and from the academy too...”

“Don't you have any thoughts about him?”

Lin Heng said leisurely.

Lin Zhengbei, however, let out a bitter smile.

“In my position, there is only 'more suitable,' never 'most suitable.' In my view, you are that 'more suitable' person.”

“Then it’s unfortunate. I just don't think I am very suitable.”

Lin Heng spread his hands, saying somewhat speechlessly.

If it were anyone else outside, they would probably be speechless to death upon hearing this.

This was practically shoving the General's position onto Lin Heng's head, yet he flatly refused to accept it!

It was enough to infuriate someone to death!

If the Young Major before was merely shocked and surprised, seeing this scene now would probably make him die of frustration.

Moreover...

Even Lin Zhengbei fell silent for a moment.

He lowered his head and was quiet for a moment.

Finally, as if he had figured something out, he let out a long breath.

“Sigh... if that is your decision, then so be it. Looking at what you've been doing lately, perhaps it's better for you to handle affairs outside.”

Lin Zhengbei seemed slightly dejected.

But there was nothing to be done about it.

People have their own aspirations; he couldn't force it.

Previously...

Lin Zhengbei had thought about visiting Lin Heng's parents to try and use gentle persuasion to motivate him... but he discovered that Lin Heng’s parents were deceased, and he only had a younger sister.

Relatives they rarely contacted probably wouldn't be of any use.

As for Lin Heng's sister...

They visited once and found her to be even more cunning and sharp than Lin Heng, making it impossible to leverage her.

It seemed that having Lin Heng take over his position was likely impossible.

“Alright, Director Long, if you have anything else, say it quickly. I have other matters to attend to.”

Lin Heng quickly reminded him.

Lin Zhengbei laughed wryly upon hearing this.

Other people tried every means possible to establish a relationship with him, sending countless gifts, scheming desperately just to get a meeting with him. But now...

There was one person who was utterly dismissive.

“Okay, okay, okay...”

Lin Zhengbei shook his head with a wry smile.

But he quickly composed his expression and became serious again.

“Regarding Africa... what are your plans?”

Logically, Africa nominally belonged to Great Chieftain Samu, but in reality... given Lin Heng's influence there, his role was undeniable.

If Lin Heng merely opened his mouth, Africa might even be willingly handed over to them!

However, judging by Lin Heng's demeanor, he didn't seem to have any intention of taking control of Africa...

Yet, this piece of sweet pastry wasn't something only the Dragon Country would covet.

It was rumored that the people from the Pretty Country had already begun advancing into the Indian Ocean again, precisely to retake Africa!

As for the old established powers in the West...

Although their movements were more covert, they were all making moves.

Everyone wanted a piece of this huge cake!