The Surrogate Bride of the Colonel He

Chapter 158 - Unspeakable Secrets

To be safe, Zuo Bo didn't take Loong Shen back to his room. Instead, he brought him to his own quarters.

Zuo Bo didn't inquire who killed those people because he knew it couldn't have been Loong Shen, given his weakened state at that time. He lacked the strength to wield a sword.

Thus, when Zuo Yi informed him that the prison had been breached, Zuo Bo wasn't particularly shocked. He also thought it was too late to secure the prison, as anyone able to enter unnoticed could also leave undetected.

“What should we do now? Should we continue or ask Mr. Loong Shen who this person is?” Zuo Yi was at a loss because they had no clues.

However, when Zuo Yi mentioned questioning Loong Shen, Zuo Bo immediately rejected the idea coldly, “I don't want Loong Shen to recall what just happened.”

Realizing the flaw in his suggestion, Zuo Yi quickly apologized, “Sorry.”

As he leaned against the wall, a fleeting thought passed through his mind, reminding him how crucial this situation was. Though Zuo Bo didn't know who saved Loong Shen, he felt grateful to the person, regardless of their identity.

“Let's leave it at that,” Zuo Bo finally said after a pause.

He suddenly voiced his thoughts.

Zuo Yi was taken aback upon hearing this. He understood the importance of the matter, but Zuo Bo wanted to express his gratitude to the person who saved Loong Shen and chose not to pursue it further.

Zuo Yi was about to hang up, but after hesitating briefly, he said, “Brother, you still don't want to tell Mr. Loong Shen that Loong Qi is responsible?”

At least inform Mr. Loong Shen so he can be cautious. But revealing this might deeply upset Mr. Loong Shen since he sees his brother as innocent.

After posing this question, Zuo Yi felt uneasy. He recognized that his idea was unwise and couldn't predict whether Loong Qi might harm Loong Shen after discovering the truth.

“If I could tell Loong Shen, do you think I'd still be protecting this place so desperately?” Zuo Bo's words were laced with frustration and regret, hinting at something unspeakable.

Zuo Yi fell silent, realizing that Zuo Bo was likely the one suffering the most, caught in a difficult position.

“I'll try to get the autopsy results as soon as possible. Mr. Loong Shen isn't safe here, so he should return to Brother Wu Ding-ge.”

Zuo Yi was only concerned about Sun Tie's safety, but his words pained Zuo Bo, who longed to protect Loong Shen yet felt he couldn't do so without relying on Hee Jingyan's strength.

Noticing that Zuo Bo was breathing heavily after speaking, Zuo Yi realized his mistake and quickly tried to clarify, “Brother, I don't mean anything by this. I just believe Brother Jingyan's side can better protect Mr. Loong Shen, given that he's in the military and no one can breach it.”

But the more he spoke, the worse it became, as it also implied that Zuo Bo's abilities were limited.

Zuo Yi knew his explanations were muddled and became increasingly frustrated with himself. But Zuo Bo simply said, “Analyze the autopsy data quickly.” With that, he hung up.

Zuo Yi was momentarily stunned, and by the time he recovered, he'd lost his train of thought. He impatiently grabbed his hair and cursed himself for his stupidity.