Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander-Chapter 402: If You Dare to Lie to Me...
Chapter 402: Chapter 402: If You Dare to Lie to Me...
Mu Yunlie ultimately couldn’t resist asking.
Yan Qianyi smiled faintly.
He had indeed heard the "rumors" and had specifically come over.
For the sake of the baby in her belly, Yan Qianyi finally mustered the courage to look Mu Yunlie straight in the eye.
"How could that be possible, I simply overate and hurt my stomach."
Mu Yunlie wasn’t surprised by this answer.
She indeed had a habit of overeating.
And eating ravenously like she did, it would be strange if her stomach didn’t have issues.
His brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes also darkened, "Yan Qianyi, if you dare lie to me..."
"What’s there to lie about?" Yan Qianyi looked helpless.
"Even before our relationship fell apart, I had told you I didn’t want to be a mother yet, and now that we’re separated, I still haven’t completed my studies. I’ve just achieved excellent results in the military academy intercollegiate competition, there’s no way I would choose this time to give myself a little burden."
Yan Qianyi’s words were reasonable and left Mu Yunlie speechless.
He looked at her coldly.
It was just her feelings for him that had shattered!
Not his!
Mu Yunlie’s handsome face tightened, "It had better be."
"Remember to tell me in advance when you come over in three days, so I can make time."
"No need!"
Mu Yunlie turned and strode away.
Yan Qianyi heaved a sigh of relief, her body also losing strength.
She sat limply by the bed, caressing her lower abdomen.
"Baby, you’re not mommy’s burden. Mommy only said that to quell daddy’s suspicions. You’re a good baby, and you wouldn’t be mad at mom, right?"
"Mommy is definitely going to cherish you, protect you and love you dearly."
...
Winter break had arrived, and on the day she left school, Yan Qianyi found Mai Hunter and submitted her application for a leave of absence.
By the time spring semester began, there’d be no hiding her belly, and while it might still go unnoticed in military uniform, some training required form-fitting attire.
Mai Hunter was shocked to see the leave of absence application.
"Qianyi! What happened? Why suddenly take a leave of absence? Besides, our Federation Military Academy doesn’t have a rule for leaves of absence. If something really hinders your studies, your only option is to withdraw."
"I know. Just take a look at the content and see if you can help me apply. I’ve mentioned this to the Lord Commander before, and he said I could apply."
Mai Hunter hadn’t looked at the content closely yet. He glanced at Yan Qianyi with a puzzled expression before opening to read.
"Enhancing human fertility... What are you researching that for now? This isn’t something that can be finished right away, and you’re already very busy. Can’t you postpone the research until later? And you..."
As he spoke, Mai Hunter glanced at the door.
Seeing the office door was closed, he continued, "You still haven’t cured Shirley for me."
Yan Qianyi nodded, "I know. My plan is to take a temporary leave of absence to work on Shirley’s condition along with my research into human fertility, which I’ve been doing for half a year now. I need more time to dedicate to it, and if I stop it midway, my efforts from the past six months will be in vain."
"But... but you... you’ve just won dual championships at the International Military Academy competition. You should be focusing more on your studies now, ensuring a bright future in the Military Department after graduation."
"It’s okay. I’m just asking for a year’s leave of absence. Please help me apply, and see if my recent achievements in the international competition might allow for special permission."
Mai Hunter felt helpless and regretful.
Even if the application was approved, Yan Qianyi could continue her studies after a year, but she would no longer be part of his cohort of students.
Losing a beloved student, he really couldn’t bear it.
He thought to persuade Yan Qianyi further, but seeing her determined face and settled intentions, Mai Hunter reluctantly nodded.
"Okay, I’ll definitely try to help you get the leave approved. Your talents are obvious to all, and I’m sure the higher-ups would hate to lose someone like you."
Yan Qianyi smiled warmly, "Thank you, teacher."
That day, everyone gathered for a meal at Qianyi’s house.
Yun Mu and Xue Xiaoguang wouldn’t return to their hometowns and would continue living in the dormitories at school.
Chu Hua said, "I’m going to stay at my relatives’ place, my parents won’t let me stay at school during the holidays."
Xue Xiaoguang looked puzzled, "You have relatives on Capital Star? Why haven’t you mentioned them before?"
Chu Hua glanced at Xia Ziyu, "Distant relatives, but anyway, we can still hang out a lot during the winter break."
In fact, she was supposed to stay at the Royal Palace of the Federation Empire.
Daddy and Mommy wouldn’t let her stay in the school and told her she had to either return home or move into the Royal Palace of the Federation Empire to continue developing her relationship with Xia Ziyu.
To be able to play with her friends during the winter break, she had no choice but to choose to stay at the Royal Palace of the Federation Empire.
Xue Xiaoguang turned to Xia Ziyu, "Ziyu, you live on Capital Star too, and we haven’t visited your place yet. When will you invite us over?"
Xia Ziyu hastily said, "There’s no need to visit my home, it’s quite boring, and Qianyi’s place is much more comfortable." freёwebnoѵel.com
Xia Ziyu turned her attention to Yan Qianyi, "Qianyi, do you have any plans for the winter break? How about we go on a trip to various places?"
"Yeah, yeah!" Chu Hua immediately nodded with enthusiasm and asked Yun Mu, "Are you free during the winter break?"
Yun Mu nodded, "I’m free."
Xue Xiaoguang, however, grew quiet, but no one sought his opinion.
He was fine, but his bank balance had issues.
Traveling was too expensive.
For someone born on a poor planet who was fortunate enough to study in the Federation Empire, where would he find the extra money to travel?
"Qianyi, I’m asking you." Xia Ziyu called out to Yan Qianyi.
Ever since Yan Qianyi had broken up with Mu Yunlie, she hadn’t been the same as before.
He wanted to take her out to clear her mind.
And along the way, see if they could take on any missions.
They used to work together online as a team.
He really wanted to cooperate with her offline this time.
He had suggested it to her before, but she refused, saying she had no time for missions.
Now that it was the winter break, surely, she had some time, right?
Yan Qianyi was staring blankly at her wristband.
She was waiting for Mai Hunter’s reply.
Mai Hunter had told her that today, the leaders and teacher representatives of the Military Academy were going to the Military Department for a meeting.
He would apply for her leave of absence there.
Although the Commander had previously told her that after submitting her application, the Academy and the Military Department would consider giving her leave on a discretionary basis.
But she needed a whole year, and it was unclear whether they would agree or not.
Mai Hunter had also reassured her that there shouldn’t be a big problem.
Still, as the result wasn’t out yet, she felt uneasy.
Chu Hua gently tapped Yan Qianyi’s arm, "Qianyi, what are you daydreaming about?"
Yan Qianyi snapped back to reality, "What’s up?"
"We’re talking about traveling during the winter break, are you coming?"
"I’m busy, I can’t go, you guys have fun."
"Ah?" Chu Hua looked disappointed, "Why not?"
At that moment, Aunt Xue walked in from outside, "Miss, someone is looking for you outside."
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