"This isn't something I can just decide on my own. I'd love to have her shot, but would the country even let me?" Yuan Si asked, her eyes wide.
"Heh, I don't think that's an option," Sun said with a laugh. 'Deep down, she knew this was ridiculous. An enemy agent? She's just an old peasant woman. Recruiting her would be a waste of resources. This is just a family drama on steroids.'
"Alright, Xiao Li, that's enough. Don't be too harsh," Sister He warned. As public officials, they knew there were lines they couldn't cross. Saying the wrong thing could have serious consequences for someone.
Take Mrs. Xiao, for example. Even if she's eventually cleared of being an enemy agent, they'll be sure to put her through the wringer.
Yuan Si remained silent. 'This isn't being harsh,' she thought. 'I'm still giving Mrs. Xiao a chance to live. If she really pushed me over the edge, I could make her disappear without a trace. That would solve the problem for good.'
