The tone of their conversation was more like that of old friends or brothers who had been through thick and thin together. The fact that the soldiers called Xu Changqing 'Chief' also showed that he held a position of high status.
"There's nothing to be surprised about," Xu Changqing explained. "Your Uncle Chen and I were in the same squad on the battlefield. Although the units were later reorganized and I left the army, we've always kept in touch."
"You know my situation," Xu Changqing said, sipping his tea unhurriedly. "I stopped being a Taoist back then, and this was part of the reason. Later, I started practicing medicine and reconnected with your Uncle Chen. I got to know many people while traveling around and treating the sick.
