Xiao Yue's layout—and the sheer scale of her "gifts"—persuaded everyone to nod and agree to the operation. After all, with so much given, reciprocity was expected.
The only real risk in the upcoming offensive lay in the stringent demands placed on the soldiers—to be fast, decisive, and disciplined in battle.
For the higher-ups, manpower considerations remained a concern. In the end, Xiao Yue convinced them with the inclusion of helicopter operations, and everyone agreed to proceed in order to decisively stifle future threats.
As for trusting her intel regarding the vulnerability of enemy frontlines, calculations and real-world experience were two different things.
Tang Ziyi merely shrugged at their caution. She understood their perspective—but she trusted Athena more.
Not to mention, Elena was nearby, capable of delivering terrain-altering firepower should anything go wrong.
