Wei Shikang was taken away by Zhao Wen's men amidst utter shock.
His colleagues felt it was unfair, but Qin Ningyi's gaze was so cold they didn't dare to speak.
After struggling for a long time, he finally spoke, "President Qin, A'Kang is definitely not the kind of traitorous person, nor could he be the so-called spy!"
"He was coaxed by Shen Xiumei into saying some things, but his intentions weren't bad..."
"Intentions?" Qin Ningyi vaguely understood Huo Rou's point of anger.
Wei Shikang had so easily revealed this information, leading to the leak of classified secrets. Now that everything was laid bare, he still didn't seem to grasp the severity, believing it had no impact.
Such carelessness was also dangerous.
Qin Ningyi said coldly, "He is not innocent."
Shen Xiumei, seeing them still discussing Wei Shikang, snorted, "Are you done asking? If you're done, let me go!"
Hearing her voice, Huo Rou walked to the iron net.
She just stared at her.
"What are you looking at?" Shen Xiumei felt a chill in her heart under Huo Rou's dark, deep gaze. She mustered her courage and shouted, "Ask whatever you want, don't dawdle."
Huo Rou looked at Shen Xiumei's disdainful expression. She seemed unfazed by what she was about to face.
"You are siblings with Shen Yuanshu, so you should know what happened to your mother." Huo Rou frowned slightly in confusion. "You are truly so calm."
When her mother was mentioned, a flicker of panic flashed in Shen Xiumei's eyes.
But she quickly regained her fearless demeanor.
At that time, her brother was rescued by the organization and given a new identity, so she could be too.
She believed that the United States would not let her truly die here.
At that time, their mother was only caught because the United States was not fast enough, and Hua Guo's actions were too swift.
She had been imprisoned here for so long, and the United States should have already prepared a plan to rescue them.
"I'm not afraid, I didn't do anything wrong." Shen Xiumei glanced at her. "If you're done talking, let me go!"
Qin Ningyi watched Huo Rou the entire time and saw Shen Xiumei's expression.
Under Shen Xiumei's arrogant facade, he said lightly, "Director Zhao, since you call A'Rou Captain, you must be extra concerned about this criminal who harmed her, right?"
Zhao Wen, though somewhat bewildered, quickly replied, "Of course."
"Putting aside my relationship with Captain Huo, the crimes they committed would not be taken lightly by me."
Shen Xiumei's heart began to panic when she heard Director Zhao still addressing Huo Rou as Captain.
What she relied on was the influence of the United States to penetrate this place, allowing her to be rescued.
But if Director Zhao was on Huo Rou's side, would it be difficult for the United States to rescue her?
Seeing the panic in her eyes, Qin Ningyi let out a cold snort. "Director Zhao, regarding the custody and detention of these individuals..."
They proceeded to discuss how to strengthen security and ensure no leaks, right in front of Shen Xiumei.
Shen Xiumei, already flustered, grew more desperate with every word she heard.
Just as she was about to break, Qin Ningyi stopped talking.
His chilling gaze fell on her meaningfully.
"If someone really comes, they'll all stay here together..."
Seizing this opportunity to catch them all, he could finally weed out the rotten elements within the organization.
But...
"You are so sure someone will come to save you?"
He couldn't see her value.
Would the United States really risk exposing an informant to save her?
Shen Xiumei heard the unspoken question in his words.
Her body trembled, "You're lying!"
"You're lying! I've made countless contributions! You're lying!"
Qin Ningyi didn't have the time to appreciate her blustering.
"A'Rou," he called out softly to Huo Rou, his icy gaze replaced by tenderness. "Let's go. It's cold here, take care of yourself."
Huo Rou slowly turned around, as if seeing Qin Ningyi for the first time.
She felt an indescribable sense of security and belonging.
He could understand her anger.
And, was he helping her vent her frustration?
Qin Ningyi's ears felt warm under her gaze, and he put his arm around her, leading her away.
As they passed the colleague who had accompanied Wei Shikang, he gave him a warning look, "Remember what you learned today."
The reason for dealing with Wei Shikang in this way was also to teach them a lesson, so as not to cause further trouble for Huo Rou.
Zou Xiaoxiao watched Qin Ningyi walk away with Huo Rou.
This was a Qin Ningyi she had never seen in her life.
But, surprisingly, she didn't feel as heartbroken as she expected...