Upon receiving Anna's call, Nie Zhenbang furrowed his brow. Understanding Anna's personality very well—he knew she was conscious of the bigger picture and cared for the greater good—it must be something significant that prompted Anna to call him amidst such a major incident in Bashu Province. After a brief pause, Nie Zhenbang decided to answer the call.
"Hello, Anna!" Nie Zhenbang's tone became softer, naturally different from the way he spoke with his subordinates when talking to his wife.
"Husband, I'm back. There's something I need to discuss with you," Anna's voice came through, sounding somewhat anxious.
This piqued Nie Zhenbang's curiosity even more, wondering what could possibly make Yang Anna so unsettled: "Anna, what's the matter? The way you're acting today doesn't seem to fit your character."
