章 91: Terms of Exchange

"General Huo, don't be an alarmist." Deputy Minister Xu of the Secret Service was displeased. "I told you, we're watching them like a hawk. As soon as they enter the country and pick up the weapons, they're as good as dead. Yes, innocent lives may be lost in the process, but this is for the good of the country. Their sacrifice will not be in vain."

"For the good of the country? Wow, I did not expect to hear that from you, Deputy Minister Xu." Huo Shaoheng sneered as he let go of Deputy Minister Wu's frail neck. Deputy Minister Wu immediately lapsed into a coughing fit, but Huo Shaoheng pointedly ignored him. He wiped his hands disdainfully with a paper towel. "Enlighten me, Deputy Minister Xu, if you please – what do you consider to be in the interest of the country'?"