No Substitutes for the Bigshots' Dream Girl Anymore!-Chapter 1593 Complex

Qingyu tried to explain several times, but facing everyone’s rage, he could only lower his gaze and whispered, "That’s not what I meant."

His explanation went unheard by anyone.

Of course, everyone’s anger wasn’t actually directed at Qingyu.

"Enough, everyone quiet down!"

This time, it was Hannah who spoke.

The previously noisy crowd instantly fell silent.

Sixth Hoffman also chimed in, "Let’s listen to what the boss has to say."

Hannah turned the conversation back to Qingyu, "Qingyu, share your thoughts."

Everyone looked his way.

Unaccustomed to the attention, Qingyu’s face turned even paler, his words stuck in his throat, unable to speak or swallow, and he ended up coughing uncontrollably in his panic.

Seeing him like this, Hannah poured a cup of water and handed it over.

Seeing the slender, fair wrist appearing in his field of vision, Qingyu was startled at first, then subconsciously looked up at Arnold Simmons sitting next to Hannah. Seeing that Arnold’s expression was usual, he reached out to take the cup.

"Thank you," he said quietly.

Hannah simply responded, then continued the earlier conversation, "Regardless, it’s impossible for us to lead people directly from the border to Mo City. Our focus should be on the royal family."

The royal family had been in the empire for many years.

The specifics could be traced back many years, the affairs complicated and chaotic.

But in short, the reason today’s royal family bears the title of king rather than emperor is because they are not the legitimate royal lineage, at best, they are a collateral line.

Hannah’s statement more or less echoed Qingyu’s view of not "harming the innocent."

Qingyu’s perspective stemmed from enlightenment, not wanting innocent people in the empire to become another Fairy Forest, while Hannah simply wanted to avoid wasting time on their route.

Of course, the most important issue now was to resolve the border defenses.

This discussion lasted well into the night.

This was the first time Arnold had seen such a side of Hannah, possessing extraordinary intellect and exceptional calmness.

In the end, the plan was only roughly set, the specific details would have to wait until the scouts returned with new information.

Inside the tent, everyone stood up and left.

Outside, the sandstorm was still fierce.

Qingyu had barely stepped outside when he couldn’t help coughing lightly, his head also throbbing with pain.

He took a few shallow breaths, and just as he was about to leave, someone gently patted his shoulder from behind.

Turning his head, Qingyu saw Hannah’s face in the light shining through the tent.

"Let me walk you back," she offered.

Qingyu hesitated for a moment, looking back into the tent, "Arnold... is that okay?"

She just smiled, lowered the tent, "Let’s go, I’ve already spoken with Arnold."

Qingyu slightly relieved, followed Hannah’s footsteps.

The night wind was chillingly cold, but Hannah stood in front blocking most of the cold breeze.

Qingyu always knew, whether among other wanderers or with him, Hannah always embodied the image of a protector.

She was like that in her youth, and she still is.

The two walked in silence until Hannah escorted Qingyu into his tent, then she spoke again.

She asked, "Qingyu, would you like to find a place to settle down?" 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

The night wind was loud, but her words were exceptionally clear.

In that moment, Qingyu felt as if his blood had stopped flowing, his vision was filled only with Hannah’s smiling eyes, and all he could hear was the sound of his own heartbeat.

Thumping, one beat after another.

As if it was about to leap out.