Commander Duan sat on the bed, the small device resting in his palm. He had recognized it as belonging to Deputy Commander Jia, the one the latter had often used during meetings and whatnot.
'I wonder what's inside.'
As he lowered his gaze, Commander Duan noticed his fingers around the recorder tremble slightly. Whether from the weaknesses that had flared all over his body or exhilaration upon this finding, he couldn't tell.
But something in him surged awake, as if life had flooded back into his veins. All because of the unexpected situation his enemy was currently in, and the aid extended by someone unknown.
Indeed, this was the good news mentioned in the note. He should seize this chance to strike back. If not, he would be the foolish person ever.
After making up his mind, Commander Duan lifted his gaze, meeting his wife's concerned one. "I'll call Commander Wu... to come here immediately..."
