CHAPTER 379: CHAPTER 379: HE REALLY IS THE MAN SHE FANCIED

Yan Qianyi’s face showed a faint smile.

She was finally a step closer to her male idol.

It was the only thing that really made her happy now.

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After arriving in the Morris Empire, they checked into a hotel arranged by the embassy.

Before coming to the Morris Empire, Yan Qianyi had specially looked up on the organization’s website and saw that the earnings for a few missions on the Capital Star of the Morris Empire were quite tempting.

She had originally planned to take on missions in the Morris Empire to make some extra money.

After all, aside from the competitions during the day, there was nothing else in the evening, and she hadn’t brought her alchemy materials.

Besides, it would be inconvenient to move around with a big belly later on.

She had to earn some baby formula money while she could.

However, after entering the hotel, Yan Qianyi discovered that the hotel security was very strict because the Commander and they were staying in the same hotel.

Then, her risk of exposure would be high if she went out at midnight.

This competition was related to her leave of absence from school later on, so she had to pay careful attention and couldn’t afford to make mistakes.

So she could only abandon the idea of earning some quick cash.

After entering the room they had arranged, Yan Qianyi left a voice message for Yan Yao.

She informed Yan Yao about Mai Hunter’s desire to meet him.

Yan Yao asked her, "How has this Mr. Mai Hunter been treating you usually?"

Yan Qianyi said, "Pretty good, he takes good care of me."

Yan Yao asked again, "Do you want me to meet him then?"

"It depends on if it’s convenient for you, brother."

"There’s nothing really inconvenient."

"Then let’s meet," Yan Qianyi said.

Teacher Mai Hunter treated her as a friend and even shared his secrets with her.

As long as it wouldn’t affect her brother, she still hoped she could help Mai Hunter.

Only by understanding Shirley’s situation could she make a decision on whether to save her.

"Okay, I’ll make arrangements tomorrow, tonight I have to accompany your sister-in-law to meet with various Commanders from other countries, I can’t make it."

"Alright."

"Has Mu Yunlie arrived?"

"He... he didn’t."

"That’s a pity, I actually wanted to speak with him in person."

Yan Qianyi thought for a moment and asked, "Have you been in contact with him recently?"

It was because of her that Mu Yunlie wanted to give her the perfect wedding, so he was very motivated to facilitate the signing of a friendship agreement between the two nations.

But now they had separated.

She didn’t know whether he still cared about this matter.

"Yes, we communicated last night through a voice message."

"Last night?" Yan Qianyi was surprised, "What did you talk about last night?"

"He really has some ability," Yan Yao said, "he mentioned that the Cold-faced Commander would personally discuss the friendship agreement with me."

"Our Federation Empire’s Commander?"

"Yes," Yan Yao said, "Your Cold-faced Commander is quite proud. I’ve heard that when he accompanies students to international friendly competitions in past years, no matter which country it’s held in, even those that have signed friendship agreements with the Federation Empire, he never accepts any invitations or hospitality. He only appears during the competitions and stays in the hotel the rest of the time. Tonight, he accepted the invitation, and it was Mu Yunlie who made it happen. Mu Yunlie really cares about this."

Hearing Yan Yao say this, Yan Qianyi’s love for Mu Yunlie deepened.

Truly worthy of being the man she admired.

Even though they had broken up, he would still fulfill his promises.

He wasn’t the type to let personal feelings interfere with matters of national importance.

Yan Yao asked, "Mu Yunlie is also a teacher at the Federation Military Academy, why hasn’t he come along this time?"

Yan Qianyi was pondering how to respond to her brother.

From her brother’s tone, Mu Yunlie hadn’t told him that they had broken up.

Just then, a knock on the door sounded.

Yan Qianyi hastily said, "Brother, someone is looking for me, we’ll talk more when we meet tomorrow, I have to hang up now."

After hanging up the call, Yan Qianyi opened the door to find Mai Hunter standing at the threshold.

"Qianyi, have you contacted Prince Yao? Is he willing to meet me?" Mai Hunter had a face full of hope.

He couldn’t wait to see Yan Yao.

Yan Qianyi smiled, "I just had a call with him, and he’s willing to meet, but tonight he and my sister-in-law have to entertain leaders from various countries, so your meeting can be arranged only for tomorrow."

Mai Hunter sighed with relief, so excited he could hardly resist the urge to hug Yan Qianyi and kiss her fiercely.

His hands stopped mid-air as he exclaimed excitably, "Thank you so much! Qianyi, I’m really grateful to you!"

Finally, he would have the chance to meet with Prince Yao and get the clear the air about Shirley.

Before, in order to see Prince Yao, he had tried all sorts of methods, but none worked.

He even thought about whether to change nationalities and teach at the Morris Empire’s Military Academy.

But surely, he’d be beaten to death as a suspected spy.

Yan Qianyi said, "Teacher, you don’t have to be polite, I have a request too."

"What request? Just tell me."

"When you discuss the matter about Shirley with my brother, I can’t be absent," said Yan Qianyi. "Since you’ve asked me to step in and treat Shirley, then I must make sure she’s worth saving."

A frozen smile crept across Mai Hunter’s face.

He hesitated, then nodded, "Alright, you already know anyway."

Mai Hunter thought to himself, even if he got the truth about Shirley’s alleged betrayal from Prince Yao,

Even if he didn’t tell Yan Qianyi, Prince Yao, being her elder brother, would probably tell her.

After Mai Hunter left, Yan Qianyi took a bath and went to bed.

Lately, she found herself growing more and more fond of sleep.

Yun Mu came to call her to go to the dining room for a meal, but she was sleeping so soundly that she did not go.

In the end, hunger woke her up; when she looked at the time, it was already eleven o’clock at night.

She got out of bed and went downstairs, only to find the hotel’s buffet had closed, and the chefs had finished their shifts; only the café was still open.

Yan Qianyi then went to the café and asked the waitress, "Do you have anything to eat?"

"The pastry chef has finished for the day, now we only have coffee and alcohol," replied the waitress.

Yan Qianyi clutched her stomach, which was "growling" with hunger, as if a baby was fidgeting and fussing for food.

Coffee and alcohol, could they assuage hunger?

She was so hungry she felt weak all over.

Even if she could bear not eating, the baby in her womb couldn’t.

"Then do you have any snacks?" Yan Qianyi inquired, still not giving up hope.

Previously, the instructor had mentioned that for safety reasons, students were not allowed to enter or leave the hotel after 10:30 p.m.

If there was any emergency, they were to contact their responsible teacher, submit an application, and only after it was approved could they go out.

The waitress maintained her professional smile, "No, currently we only have coffee and alcohol."

"Not even a single slice of cake left over?"

"The last piece was just delivered to the Lord Chief Commander," said the waitress, glancing over Yan Qianyi’s shoulder.

Yan Qianyi followed the waitress’s gaze and turned to look.

The vast café was desolate, as teachers and leaders were staying in the hotel, which meant students dared not come out to roam at night.

In the quiet and empty café, the Commander’s towering figure was particularly conspicuous; his military uniform made his stature seem very upright.

When she had entered earlier, so eager to find something to eat, she hadn’t noticed that the idol of her dreams was actually right there!