You are not outstanding enough.

The smile on the chap's face froze instantly. One could not tell whether he was crying or smiling with that look on his face.

After he managed to pull himself together, he inquired anxiously, "Uncle, w-what do you mean?"

"You are smart and should get my meaning, loud and clear!" The middle-aged man refused to explain further, though his thoughts were already well-expressed earlier.

This was a rude shock to Mu Yancheng after his initial euphoria. Right now, he could feel overwhelming dread, which easily extinguished his enthusiasm.