The elderly man is named Zhao Guosheng, the deputy chief responsible for the daily military operations.
In other words, he is the one actually in charge of military affairs.
Luo Ziling also knows that Zhao Guosheng is a prized student of Ling Jinhua.
He was promoted by Ling Jinhua, who placed him in this important position.
Ling Jinhua's influence is still considerable, and his prestige remains high, in no small part due to Zhao Guosheng.
However, Luo Ziling has never dealt with Zhao Guosheng, nor has he encountered him at Ling Jinhua's place.
Reportedly, Zhao Guosheng visits Ling Jinhua from time to time, especially when Ling Jinhua is unwell, during which he visits frequently.
But Luo Ziling has never met him.
Unexpectedly, today he ran into Zhao Guosheng while visiting Li Haiyang.
Luo Ziling had to pretend he didn't know him; he stopped, politely greeted him, then with a puzzled look asked, "Old General, do you know me?"
