"Done asking?" Tang Xiaoquan abruptly ended, leaving Old Zhao a bit surprised. He felt they shouldn't leave so soon—the interrogation could still yield more valuable leads.
But Tang Xiaoquan was quite firm: "No need, Old Zhao. Dr. Ma specifically advised me not to ask too much. Moreover, Yao's health doesn't allow for more. I truly have no further questions. Let's go, let Brother Yao rest well."
Since Tang Xiaoquan put it that way, Old Zhao couldn't say much more. He stood up, went over to help tuck Yao Ruyi in, and sincerely expressed, "Thank you, Comrade Yao. Sorry to disturb you today. We're leaving now; rest well. Hope by next meeting, you are fully recovered."
Wang Qiang also offered a token gesture: "Take care!"
With that said, the three of them exited the room, stepping into a hallway filled with swirling smoke and pungent cigarette odor.
