In fact, Ling Qingyu was dumbfounded by Athena's new findings and conclusions. The latter seemed too outrageous but they were deduced by real factors.
Athena could easily simulate anything as long as time and energy were provided amply. To be honest, Ling Qingyu had another horizon-broadening event.
From the narrations, Zhou Rong's life after her husband initiated a new skirt policy was totally easy to guess.
Perhaps, the policewomen working in the station had realized some evil plans but they fathomed they wouldn't suffer much anyway. Or maybe because Ling Qingyu and Athena were picturing from a bird-eye view without a time variable.
Ling Qingyu wasn't wearing her glasses but Athena could communicate to her secretly through any electronic devices. So, it wasn't a problem for Athena's monologue.