Gao Yang, in a moment of impulsion, decided to lay everything out clearly.
It wasn't entirely due to impulsion; his relationship with the Cleaner had become so intertwined that it was better to speak some things openly.
Phoenix was recommended by the Cleaner, not recruited by Gao Yang himself, which was the crux of the problem. No matter how Gao Yang situated Phoenix, it seemed somewhat inappropriate.
Entrusting Phoenix with complete confidence, Gao Yang worried that there would be no secrets from the Cleaner. However, if he ignored Phoenix or simply sent her to Ukraine as he initially contemplated, the action itself showed a defensive stance towards the Cleaner.
Thus, Gao Yang straightforwardly revealed his concerns to Murphy, hoping that while Murphy knew his apprehensions, he also understood his trust and reliance on the Cleaner. Even though Gao Yang believed that Phoenix wasn't aligned with the Cleaner, he felt compelled to voice these concerns.
