It wasn't until the other party finished speaking that he slowly opened his mouth and asked a seemingly unrelated question: "Commander Abu You, you came to me to discuss cooperation this time. Do your friends in Langley, United States... know?"
A single sentence pierced through the slightly fervent atmosphere in the room like an icicle.
The urgency and anticipation on Abu You's face instantly froze, his pupils contracted slightly.
He opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say something, but ultimately couldn't utter a sound immediately.
The two deputies behind him instinctively exchanged a glance, a trace of unease flashed by.
The room fell into a dead silence, only the howling wind outside the window became clearer.
