Things had reached a point beyond Nie Zhao’s control.
Of course, there were many things that neither Chen Rou nor Song Yuanchao had tacitly chosen to discuss with him. It would be ideal not to harm the troops stationed at Tamar Base, because once a large number of soldiers died, the incident would inevitably escalate. The American empire played the role of "father" to everyone around the world, but historically, it was Britain’s own son—the offspring of the British. Once the British were bullied, their American son would not let it slide. If that happened, the standoff between the United States and the Mainland in the South China Sea would likely escalate. At a time when the Mainland did not yet have aircraft carriers, to rush into a war would offer no chance of victory.
Therefore, while Chen Rou hunted for evidence against the Nie Family, she also had to clear away the persistent, leech-like intelligence agents. On the other hand, she had to work desperately to suppress the situation and prevent further escalation. Her actions were like walking a tightrope between skyscrapers; one slip and she would be shattered to pieces. She had saved the British troops, only to be dragged down by her own dim-witted companions. She could have finished off A Kang as cleanly as she had dealt with Bob and escaped alone, but she refused. With A Kang already wounded, she insisted on bringing him out.
Chapter 591