Commander Du gave her a warning look, but Du Zhiwei continued to do as she pleased.

"It's not like we don't have professionals; it just takes a little time. People who don't know better might think that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs employs a bunch of useless people. Her privileged family background is what's there to be so smug about?"

Commander Du glared at her sternly, his words carrying a hint of displeasure.

"Zhiwei, all the manners you learned as a child have gone down the drain, like food eaten by a dog?"

Du Zhiwei defiantly met Xie Zhiyan's gaze, but the other party only swept over her with a cold look, and the chilling eyes made Du Zhiwei freeze instantly.

She had never seen Xie Zhiyan like this before; his gaze could even be described as indifferent.

Indifferent, disdainful, and even somewhat mocking.

Xie Zhiyan was in a bad mood when he arrived at work, and he was met with a blow as soon as he got there early in the morning.

First, he learned that Shu Ying's childhood sweetheart, Jiang Yunzhou, had not died. Instead, he had made a glamorous comeback and appeared in the military factory of his workplace, becoming a highly educated intellectual and a returned professor, praised by everyone.

Then he heard that he needed Shu Ying's help to translate documents, and it turned out that it was Jiang Yunzhou, that bastard, who recommended her.

He was instantly filled with rage.

Jiang Yunzhou is still alive! He's not dead!

But when he learned that Shu Ying was in trouble, he not only did not show up to help her, but also disappeared without a trace.

It was as if all the friendship he and Shu Ying had built over the years had gone down the drain. Even ordinary friends, knowing she was in danger, would probably try to find a way to protect her.

Since he did nothing back then, he didn't need to show up again. But he was oblivious to his own shortcomings and dragged Shu Ying into this vortex even though he was right next to them.

This is not a good opportunity to make meritorious contributions, nor is it a high-level merit that can make one stand out. Rather, it is an undercurrent of turmoil that anyone with discerning eyes can see.

The secret missions inside the military factory are not accessible to ordinary people. Even the professors who returned from abroad needed special protection, let alone Shu Ying.

But he was the only one who didn't lend a helping hand; instead, he was always happy to cause trouble for Shu Ying.

Once Shu Ying accepts this mission, it will be tantamount to establishing an inseparable connection with the military factory, at which point she will become a target of the enemy.

With her exceptional language skills and medical expertise honed through overseas studies, she had traveled abroad and gained a broad perspective.

If the document can be fully translated, even more confidential internal information may be revealed.

No matter which one of these aspects is taken from Shu Ying, it would be something that the enemy must eliminate.

Xie Zhiyan couldn't help but feel nervous when he thought about the dangers Shu Ying was about to face.

One of his hands hung limply at his side, clenched into a fist, his muscles tense, and his expression cold and intimidating.

He couldn't imagine how he would face it if something really happened to Shu Ying.

This is not only a storm, but also a battlefield fraught with hidden dangers.

Knowing that Jiang Yunzhou was the mastermind behind all of this, Xie Zhiyan's disgust for him deepened even further.

No wonder he didn't like this person from the beginning. At first, there might have been some jealousy involved, but now he felt that this person really had no sense of propriety.

He lacks the ability to solve problems and only pushes Shu Ying forward first when trouble arises. Regardless of Jiang Yunzhou's original intentions, it is undeniable that he is causing trouble for Shu Ying now.

Their reunion hadn't lasted long before they watched helplessly as Shu Ying stepped into another danger. This feeling of being out of control was terrible for Xie Zhiyan.

He disliked fighting unprepared battles, and unbeknownst to him, Shuying and the children had long since become his Achilles' heel.

All he wanted was peace and tranquility at home, but now even that simple wish has become a luxury.

Brigade Commander Zeng patted Xie Zhiyan on the shoulder, understanding his worries.

"You know Xiao Du's temper. She's straightforward and doesn't have any ulterior motives. She might say something offensive, but don't take it to heart. Right now, the most important thing is to put the country first."

Xie Zhiyan simply nodded, withdrew his gaze, and only gave Du Zhiwei a fleeting glance.

With just one glance, the two instantly distanced themselves.

Although they weren't particularly close since childhood, they had known each other since they were young, and his unfamiliar aura made Du Zhiwei feel even more uncomfortable.

She originally wanted to defend herself, saying that translation is not something anyone can do, and that they were willing to give Shu Ying this opportunity entirely because someone recommended her.

But ultimately, entrusting such a confidential matter to an outsider also carries a significant risk for the organization.

She couldn't understand why Xie Zhiyan, who always prioritized the big picture, was behaving so strangely today.

But when she met Xie Zhiyan's gaze, the complaints that were already on the tip of her tongue just wouldn't come out.

She had never seen Xie Zhiyan like this before, so meticulous yet hesitant, as if the person who used to be fearless and without any worries was not him at all.

Perhaps it was because of the comparison that Du Zhiwei realized for the first time that she may have never really understood Xie Zhiyan.

The side she truly saw was too superficial and one-sided. Thinking that she had been so frightened by his single glance that she dared not speak, Du Zhiwei felt even more aggrieved.

She snorted, but her tone was no longer as arrogant: "What's there to be fierce about? I haven't said anything yet. If it weren't for the need to decipher the documents as soon as possible, I wouldn't even know there was such a person. I don't know what their abilities are. It's normal to raise questions before I've seen it for myself, isn't it?"

When she first arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she also faced a lot of pressure. Distrust and doubt came from all sides, but she was aware of other people's concerns.

If there are dissenting voices, one can use their abilities to silence the critics, so why rush to refute and prove oneself?

Xie Zhiyan wouldn't want to argue with someone who doesn't know Shu Ying. When the pain isn't felt by oneself, others can't understand it.

Seeing that Xie Zhiyan had no intention of paying attention to her, Du Zhiwei sat down on the chair next to him and also withdrew her gaze.

She had never met Shu Ying, so she naturally didn't know what kind of legendary figure she was. She had only heard about her from others, and it seemed that she was a pampered capitalist's daughter.

Although the information was all hearsay, she never had much goodwill towards such a decorative person.

There are countless beautiful girls in the world, but no one can make a living just by having a pretty face.

Moreover, I heard that Xie Zhiyan went to the front line not long after getting married. At first, there were rumors that the two of them had no feelings for each other and had not seen each other much over the years. How come they suddenly fell in love like this now?