Jilted by Day, Cuddled At Night-Chapter 71 Commander Gu is Back!

Although Gu Jue maintained a stern face, a touch of gentle anticipation flickered through his beautiful eyes.

He then opened the message sent by Su Wan.

Su Wan: Ajue, we get the afternoon off today, can I bring some friends over to your private lounge for a big meal?

Su Wan: Also, are all the ingredients in your kitchen available for use?

Gu Jue read these words, then turned his head to look at the White Tiger beside him.

The White Tiger usually liked to play with a winged metal ball.

At the moment, the metal ball was playing dead, pretending it had run out of power...

Gu Jue turned his head back, opened the virtual interface, and replied to his little wife.

Gu Jue: Yes.

Then he said nothing else.

After Su Wan received the message, she dutifully took a few friends to the private lounge of Commander Gu.

As they were waiting for the elevator on the first floor, they ran into the director of the Empire Military College, Mu Lei.

The students immediately ceased their giggling and gave Mu Lei a salute.

Mu Lei was a very serious man, and as his gaze swept over them, even the normally jovial Miss Luo Ji and Alex stood perfectly straight.

"What are you up to?"

Su Wan hurriedly explained, "We’re resting this afternoon, and they wanted to try my cooking. Fortunately, Commander Gu’s kitchen has ingredients."

"You can cook?"

Su Wan nodded her head, "My family runs a restaurant, and I can make some dishes."

Jina added from the side, "Xiaowan’s cooking is especially delicious!"

Then, the dining squad gained an additional member—Director Mu!

The other students immediately fell as quiet as mice.

In Commander Gu’s private lounge, the last time it was this crowded and bustling was when Su Wan was having her health checkup.

Miss Luo and Alex were busy arguing, their hair one red and one green, making a colorful scene.

Sheng An and Lin Yu were generally reticent, and they were more reliable too, helping Su Wan pluck, chop, and wash the vegetables.

As for Mu Lei, Su Wan didn’t ask him to do anything; after all, he was the director, and it was good enough for him to sit on the couch and wait for the food.

But Mu Lei approached Su Wan, and he was just about to smoke when he made the motion halfway and then lifted his head to meet Su Wan’s meaningful gaze... Mu Lei put the cigarette down again.

Su Wan gave him a polite smile.

Mu Lei tucked the cigarette back into his pocket, "Su Wan, you’re very talented, have you ever considered transferring departments?"

"Transferring departments?"

"Yes, to the Military College, to study at the Command Department."

With a handful of vegetables still in her hands, Su Wan blinked, "But Director Mu, my physical fitness isn’t good enough for the Military College. Also, I’m not a Beastman, so my mental strength isn’t strong enough to study in the Command Department. By the way, my roommate Sheng An is very good; she missed the enrolment for the Military College due to regional registration restrictions, do you think she’s suitable for the Military College?"

Mu Lei glanced at the short-haired girl beside her.

This girl from the Tenth District had Beast Transformation lineage and was also very talented, and she was on his list of outstanding students to watch as well.

Mu Lei nodded, "I’ve looked at your grades too, and they are indeed good. Sheng An, if you want to transfer, you can submit a transfer request to me later, and I’ll help you get it approved. After that, there will be a series of reviews, and if you pass, you can transfer."

Sheng An’s eyes lit up, "Thank you, Director Mu!"

Luo Jina also chimed in, "Director Mu, you’re really a great man!"

Mu Lei’s mouth twitched.

He had also taught the Empress; how could such a gentle person have a sister as unrestrained as her?

Mu Lei turned his head, looking at Su Wan intently, "Your physical fitness is improving, that’s not a big issue. As for mental abilities, don’t worry, they can be trained."

In fact, Su Wan simply did not want to undergo mental training.

Because her soul had once traveled to Ancient Earth, and it was unstable. If she were to undergo training for mental abilities, it might... cause problems.

Su Wan said with a giggle, "I’d like to discuss this matter with Commander Gu before making a decision."

Mu Lei nodded, "That’s only appropriate."

After all, Su Wan was still pregnant.

The kitchen was filled with various seasonings, cooking equipment, and the ingredients were especially abundant.

Because there were many people, including three beastmen whose appetites were rather large, Su Wan cooked fifteen dishes in one go, each with a generous serving size.

At first, everyone was a bit restrained because of Mu Lei’s presence.

But later, as Mu Lei shared stories of interstellar battles and the achievements of outstanding graduates from the university, he gradually got the kids all fired up.

They ate and chatted, and the atmosphere slowly became more lively.

Alex spoke frankly, "Director Mu, you’re so good-natured, why haven’t you married yet? Are your standards for a spouse too high?"

In the Interstellar Federation, ordinary females like Su Wan would be assigned a husband by the central brain and forced into marriage by the age of twenty if they were not married.

However, beastwoman females were an exception, having their own special right to choose.

And here, male beastmen also had the special right to choose, otherwise how would Commander Gu Jue remain single until forty?

Mu Lei was originally Gu Jue’s schoolmate, one grade junior to him, and was now thirty-nine, still unmarried.

He glanced silently at Alex.

The green-haired boy still looked at him with eyes full of admiration, not the least bit intimidated by Director Wei’s stern gaze.

And that wasn’t all!

Su Wan also looked at Mu Lei with immense curiosity and anticipation!

Thirty-nine years old, hmm, a handsome uncle, although younger than her mother, he looked very mature, stable, and reliable! 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Su Wan had heard that Director Mu Lei was very well-respected and capable at his job.

His family background was also not shabby, rumored to be from an ancient clan in the First Star District.

Aiyo, could such an outstanding handsome uncle possibly not fancy her mother?

In any case, Su Wan’s gaze went from intense interest to deep disappointment, and then to profound regret...

Mu Lei suddenly felt too weirded out!

If it were any other student looking at him like that, he would have already taught them a lesson! But the key point was, the student in front of him was Commander Gu’s wife!

And she was carrying Commander Gu’s child in her belly!

Mu Lei picked up a napkin and wiped the corner of his mouth, "Su Wan, the dishes you’ve cooked are very delicious. I’m done eating. You all continue chatting, I have something else to attend to and must leave now."

"Hey, Director Mu, are you eating so little?"

Su Wan got up and followed him to see him out, after all, she was the host here.

But just as Mu Lei was pulling open the door, he saw someone standing at the entrance.

Commander Gu Jue, dressed in a neat, dark military uniform, was standing at the door.

The White Tiger was fluttering around him, about to enter the room’s passcode.

Mu Lei pursed his lips and promptly saluted Gu Jue, "Commander, you’ve returned?"

"Hmm."

"It was Su Wan who invited some classmates and me to sample her culinary skills."

Su Wan looked at Mu Lei with a speechless expression.

I can’t believe you, Director Mu. With your clear brows and handsome features, you’re actually telling such a blatant lie. I’ve misjudged you!

I thought you were a principled and serious handsome uncle!

Although Mu Lei didn’t even frown in response to Su Wan’s aggrieved gaze,

being lamented by Su Wan was much better than being on Commander Gu Jue’s mind!

The main point was, if he had known that Commander Gu would return, he wouldn’t have come to freeload this meal!