Meanwhile, Su Mengcheng was still wracking her brain, a sycophantic smile plastered on her face as she tried to strike up a conversation. But Li Zhende didn't even bat an eye. With a sharp slam, he mercilessly shut the door in her face. The swift, decisive motion felt like a resounding slap across her cheek.
Su Mengcheng stood frozen in place, a fire of fury raging in her chest, yet she had no choice but to grit her teeth and swallow her anger. She knew all too well that now was not the time to burn bridges. The crucial missile research data was still out of reach, and it was something she was absolutely determined to obtain.
Give up? That was out of the question.
Chapter 157