Jilted by Day, Cuddled At Night-Chapter 129: Is This What People Do?

Mu Lei was speaking sternly to the students.

"The situation has changed this year, freshmen also need to participate in the Mecha competition. There are so many of you in this class, and only two have signed up?"

A student plucked up the courage to say, "Director Mu, we are from the Command Department."

Mu Lei sneered, "When it comes to actual combat, if all your companions have fallen, you’ll have to charge forward too! If anyone is afraid of danger, they can roll out of the military academy right now!"

The student immediately didn’t dare to make another sound.

Su Wan: "..."

Director Mu is really fierce.

Truly living up to his reputation.

If Director Mu were to marry her mother in the future and remained this fierce... Su Wan suddenly felt very anxious!

Mu Lei turned his head and saw Su Wan standing at the door.

"You two, come in."

"Yes."

Su Wan and Lin Yu entered one after the other, introduced themselves, and then found seats at the back of the classroom.

Mu Lei said to the students, "Su Wan was previously from the medical department, and Lin Yu was from the College of Humanities; they are both outstanding students who have transferred from other departments. If you don’t continue to work hard, you’ll be easily surpassed by these two! If that happens, there’s no need to stay in the military academy anymore, pack your bags and go home!"

Everyone looked at Su Wan and Lin Yu with complicated gazes.

Su Wan was already a celebrity at Empire University, so there was no one who didn’t recognize her.

When everyone first saw her, they were quite surprised, mostly out of curiosity.

But after Mu Lei’s remarks, it wasn’t just curiosity anymore.

None of those who could make it into the military academy were there just to pass the time; everyone was there to make something of themselves.

For them, Su Wan and this transfer student called Lin Yu were their competitors!

In the coming time, they definitely could not be surpassed by these two transfer students!

Su Wan: "..."

In just a few words, he had pushed her to the opposing side of these students.

Su Wan looked speechlessly at Director Mu, who was acting as if nothing had happened.

Is this personnel management?

Typical of a stepfather!

After finishing his speech, Mu Lei stood up and was about to leave.

The students all held their breath, feeling relieved yet cautious when they saw Director Mu finally leaving.

However, when Mu Lei reached the door, he stopped.

Everyone: "..."

Mu Lei turned his head towards Su Wan, "Student Su Wan, come out for a moment, I have something to tell you."

"...Yes."

Su Wan stood up and walked out under the very sympathetic gazes of her classmates. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

After she left, ensuring Director Mu had walked far away, the students began to speak up.

"What is Director Mu calling out Su Wan for? She’s the wife of a commander, surely he wouldn’t criticize and educate her, right?"

"Heh, Director Mu once confronted the principal, what makes you think he wouldn’t dare to criticize the commander’s wife?"

"Su Wan is prettier than I imagined, a delicate and beautiful lady. I hope Director Mu will be somewhat lenient with her."

"If Director Mu was the sort to pity and cherish the fairer sex, he wouldn’t have stayed single for almost forty years."

"..."

Lin Yu sat at the back, listening to their conversation without joining in.

But deep down, he was a bit worried about Su Wan.

As for Su Wan herself, she wasn’t scared at all; she hadn’t done anything wrong.

Besides, having followed Commander Gu Jue, she had seen her fair share of the world.

A strict Director Mu was nothing to fear for her.

Moreover, Su Wan roughly knew that Director Mu was looking for her probably because of her mother.

Sure enough, Mu Lei led her into his office and had a robot pour a cup of coffee for her before looking up at Su Wan.

"What would you like to drink?"

It seemed to be the setup for a lengthy conversation.

"Director Mu, if there’s something you want to discuss, please be direct. I need to head back to class soon."

"I’m seeing your mother."

Su Wan took a deep breath, "I know, but you’re just dating for now, right?"

After Lin Ranyue arrived in the First Star District, she met with Mu Lei alone.

Mu Lei bluntly asked her if she would marry him.

Ms. Lin pondered for a moment and then suggested they date first to get to know each other better.

In a way, it also gave both of them a chance to back out.

Mu Lei nodded, "Even though we are dating now, I do have the intention of marrying her."

Su Wan said, "Oh, then what do your family members think? Director Mu, my mom has been divorced once. She may look cheerful, but her previous marriage still hurt her. I don’t want you or your family to cause her any more pain."

She was just a young girl in her early twenties, but she spoke with sincerity and gravity, especially considering her identity.

Mu Lei didn’t treat Su Wan as just a child.

Mu Lei said, "I understand your concerns, and it’s something I need to address. I just want to know, would you be against me being with your mother?"

Su Wan replied, "I won’t be opposed, unless you treat her badly. Director Mu, believe me, if you ever mistreat my mom, I have ways to avenge her."

The young lady made her threats prettily.

And Mu Lei knew she wasn’t speaking idly.

After all, Su Wan had Commander Gu Jue standing behind her.

Having known her for a while, Mu Lei was very aware of how much the Commander cared for Su Wan.

Mu Lei let out a sigh of relief, "It’s good that you don’t oppose. Since I’ve decided to be with your mom, I will definitely treat her well."

Su Wan nodded.

This kind of matter could not be judged at the moment; it would depend on the future performance of her potential stepdad.

She said, "Director Mu, if there’s nothing else, I should get going."

"Alright, off you go."

Su Wan walked to the door and then stopped, turning back.

In response to Mu Lei’s puzzled look, she said, "I really wonder if you’ll be good to my mom. After all, on my very first day here, you’ve made me the target of everyone in the class."

Like this.

How will you be good to her mom in the future?

Mu Lei was taken aback, and by the time he reacted, Su Wan had already swiftly turned and left, giving him no time to explain.

A bit helplessly, Mu Lei rubbed his brow.

Then, he slowly started to smile.

Su Wan, that girl, her quirky spirit was indeed unlike that of his nephews.

His words earlier were actually meant to motivate Su Wan and to make others take her seriously.

It was not about making her an enemy.

Having just confronted her potential future stepfather, Su Wan returned to the classroom, where Lin Yu spoke up, "Xiaowan, they’ve all signed up for the mecha competition."

"Even the freshmen signed up?"

"Yes, I heard since the First Starship Fleet hasn’t been recruiting for the last couple of years, the senior students have lost interest in participating. So, they couldn’t fill the spots."

Su Wan understood.

So, the lack of recruitment by the First Starship Fleet had quite a ripple effect.

The boy sitting in front of them turned around and said, "Lin Yu, Su Wan, you two just transferred here, so you don’t need to sign up. But the rest of us were ordered to register; otherwise, we’ll lose credits."

Another student immediately exclaimed, "That damned Director Mu!"

Su Wan: "..."

It seemed her mother’s boyfriend didn’t have the best reputation among the students.