The staff dormitory building of the Special Affairs Bureau was recently constructed. Apart from its high security, it looked no different from an ordinary upscale residential complex. The two families lived across the corridor from each other.
When Wei Linglan returned home, she saw dishes laid out on the dining table. Both sets of parents were sitting on the sofa; Wang Congshan's mother appeared anxious, while Officer Wang silently smoked, his expression somber. Her own parents sat beside them, offering comforting words.
Wei Linglan briefly explained the current situation. After much persuasion, she finally managed to somewhat relieve the parents' concerns, and they returned to the dining table to eat.
"BRRRING—"
A phone rang. Wang Fengnian took out his mobile, glanced at the caller ID, and his expression changed almost imperceptibly. He silenced the ringer with a finger and stood up. "I'm going outside to take a call," he said, his tone normal.
