The Secret Action Bureau is shrouded in secrecy, but their operations are carried out in the open—an outright display of power and intimidation.
Lin Xianghua, rescued by the Secret Action Bureau, has also been thrust into the light. This comes with both pros and cons—the pro being the protective halo of the Pentagon now surrounding Lin Xianghua; the con, naturally, is that the halo shines too brightly, attracting unwanted attention.
As for Luca, although he was captured as well, he remains in the shadows.
Gao Yi took Lin Xianghua and left directly, not even bothering to engage with the Defense Ministry's people.
"Did you get beaten up?"
Getting beaten up is the mildest outcome, but Gao Yi and his team use "getting beaten up" to describe any form of torture endured.
Luca's face bore no visible injuries, but he looked utterly drained, like he was teetering on the edge of death. Gao Yi, despite his anger, couldn't help but feel a pang of worry.
