The leader did not answer. Amidst the chaos of others, he flashed and directly attacked Huo Rou.
It's easier to bully the weak. As long as this technical talent was to be kept, he only needed to deal with this weak woman.
He had already been seen by Director Zhao this time. Losing his job was secondary. If this woman successfully reached Taichuan City, he wouldn't even have a chance to live.
Now there was only one path forward. As long as this woman couldn't get to Taichuan City, he would get—
Her voice was very soft and cold when she spoke. The leader felt as if he were a target in the winter snow, spotted by a wolf, unable to resist.
The moment he was lost in thought, Huo Rou and Zhao Wen moved together.
Their coordination was perfect. One disarmed, the other attacked head-on. In an instant, the man was completely subdued.
The leader argued for a few more stubborn words, which eventually turned into pleas for mercy.
Zhao Wen looked at him speechlessly. It was now clear why this man hadn't been promoted.
He lacked the expected integrity and had no bottom line. How could such a person be noticed and appreciated by leaders?
"Director Zhao, I was truly confused. I didn't help them before. This is my first time."
"I was just trying to make a living!"
"Spare us. We can tell the country everything we know."
Everyone begged for mercy. Huo Rou watched with cold eyes. At this moment, she was like an unfeeling person; no one's wails could stir a shred of pity in her.
"Traitors deserve the punishment they are due!" she said, her voice a little heavy, her emotions showing, causing Zhao Wen to glance at her.
An An heard that the situation outside was resolved and sensed that Huo Rou's tone was off. He got up, wanting to open the door.
"An An, wait. They haven't called us yet." The driver was a true soldier; military orders were engraved in his bones.
Huo Rou and Zhao Wen had instructed An An and him to stay in the car when they got out, unless they opened the door to let them in.
An An looked at Huo Rou's displeased expression through the glass, feeling very worried.
"Uncle, they've all been tied up and are no longer a danger. Mom seems very sad. I want to go see her."