It's not easy to be a man after travelling to the future (541+)

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Chapter 826: Smart Person!

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Xu Shiming looked at the dangerous invitation in his hands seriously. Whether he chose to go or not, he would offend someone. He was in a very difficult position.

"Old Xu, why don't you just ignore the invitation?" The vice-captain of the scouts team, Yang Zhenyong, frowned as he said.

Xu Shiming took out a cigarette box from his pocket and pulled a cigarette out of it. He placed it in his mouth and lit it up with a lighter on the side. He took a puff of it before saying, "Old Yang, tell me your opinion." Every time he was in a dilemma, he would smoke and listen to other's opinions.

"An outsider will never win against an insider. Du Mingyi has been in control of Base 013 for 20 years, proving his roots are deep in the military. Ling Lan might have a powerful background but Song Yiqing's case tells us that a powerful background is not enough to pull Du Mingyi down," Yang Zhenyong explained his thought process.

Xu Shiming nodded and narrowed his eyes as he puffed out a cloud of smoke. He remembered the domineering and decisive Ling Lan during the welcoming dinner, comparing Ling Lan to Song Yiqing might be a huge mistake. Additionally, Song Yiqing had such a weak personality that he would never do something as decisive as Ling Lan.

"Leader, Regiment Commander Cui from the Ai'er Mecha Clan is looking for you," a soldier by the door suddenly informed Xu Shiming.

Xu Shiming was surprised by the visit. 'Why is Cui Yunxuan here?' He quickly replied, "Invite Regiment Commander Cui in."

"Cui Yunxuan?" Yang Zhenyong was shocked too.

"Yes. Something must have happened for him to come here personally." Xu Shiming knew that Cui Yunxuan was someone who never visited someone unless he needed something.

Cui Yunxuan walked into the office and saw both Xu Shiming and Yang Zhenyong were inside. He found a sofa and sat down. He went right into the topic. "Did you receive the invitation from Regiment Commander Ling of 250 Ace Mecha Clan?"

Xu Shiming frowned. "You asked everyone?"

Cui Yunxuan waved his hands. "How is that possible? The moment I got the invitation, I came to find you. My instinct tells me you must have received the invitation too."

Xu Shiming gave a bitter smile. "Your instinct is right. I did receive it. However, I didn't expect you to receive it too. I wonder how many leaders and regiment commanders in the base got his dangerous invitation."

"You could tell?" Cui Yunxuan turned serious.

"Of course. His intention is obvious, he is forcing us to take a stand." When Xu Shiming received the invitation, he immediately understood Regiment Commander Ling's intention. Du Mingyi had tried to suppress the news that 250 Ace Mecha Clan went to the warehouse to snatch their supplies, but officers like him who had a decent amount of power could easily find out about it. Regiment Commander Ling of 250 Ace Mecha Clan had fallen out with Commander Du Mingyi. Therefore, it was impossible for anyone in the base to sit on the fence between the two of them.

"Are you going?" Cui Yunxuan asked.

"What about you?" Xu Shiming asked him back.

"I'll follow you." Cui Yunxuan was direct, revealing his intention instantly. If Xu Shiming went, he would follow. If he didn't, he wouldn't go too. Their two teams had worked together for so many years. Thus, Cui Yunxuan trusted Xu Shiming's judgment.