Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 221: Because He Likes Me

Chapter 221: Chapter 221: Because He Likes Me

Yan Qianyi clutched her chest and began to cough violently.

People were talking to her, but she couldn’t hear them clearly.

Someone gently patted her shoulder, and after she coughed up some water, she started to recover.

When she looked up, she was stunned.

It was Ning Nuan!

Ning Nuan looked at her with a worried face, her brows deeply furrowed, "You can’t swim, can you? That was too dangerous just now!"

As she spoke, Ning Nuan picked up a towel and started to dry the water off Yan Qianyi’s head.

"Thank you, but I can do it myself." Yan Qianyi took the towel and wiped her wet hair.

Ning Nuan sighed with relief and sat down by the pool, "I’m glad you’re okay, you really scared me just now!"

"Thank you," Yan Qianyi smiled, not knowing what to say to Ning Nuan.

After all, Ning Nuan was engaged to Mu Yunlie since childhood.

And now she was Mu Yunlie’s wife, feeling slightly embarrassed as though she had stolen someone else’s partner.

Ning Nuan gave a slight smile, "I call Teacher Mu ’Brother Ah Lie,’ so I should also call you ’sister-in-law.’ Stop calling me senior."

Yan Qianyi was astonished; it seemed Ning Nuan knew about her relationship with Mu Yunlie.

Indeed, who in the school didn’t know that she and Mu Yunlie were married?

Ning Nuan asked, "You know that Brother Ah Lie is Grandpa Nangong’s grandson, right?"

Yan Qianyi nodded her head.

Ning Nuan smiled mysteriously, "But there’s something you definitely don’t know."

Brother Ah Lie is the Commander, and not many people know about it.

They had just gotten married, so she was certain that Brother Ah Lie hadn’t told Yan Qianyi.

And regarding Brother Ah Lie’s identity, those in the know kept the secret, nobody but he himself could reveal it.

Seeing the puzzled look on Yan Qianyi’s face, Ning Nuan was more certain of her guess, "Don’t worry, you’ll find out eventually."

Yan Qianyi thought to herself that Ning Nuan must be talking about their arranged marriage.

It was better to pretend unaware of such matters, to avoid awkwardness.

"Sister-in-law, I..."

"Don’t call me that," Yan Qianyi hastily said, "Let’s just use names."

Ning Nuan was older by a few years and was also her senior; being called ’sister-in-law’ was indeed awkward.

"Okay, Qianyi." Ning Nuan smiled sweetly, "Brother Ah Lie has been quite lonely since childhood. I was his only playmate and the only one who grew up with him, which is why our families arranged the marriage. Now that he has you by his side, I’m truly happy for him."

It seemed pretending not to know was no longer an option.

That’s alright, as long as she wasn’t embarrassed, the awkwardness was up to others.

"Then are you not upset?" Yan Qianyi asked.

She had thought that Ning Nuan would be a significant trouble she’d have to face later on.

"Not upset at all, Brother Ah Lie and I are like siblings, I don’t care whether we become spouses or not—family is forever! Between family members, all we hope for is each other’s happiness."

She spoke very generously.

But Yan Qianyi still felt something off.

Given Mu Yunlie’s outstanding looks and prominent family background, it was impossible for Ning Nuan not to be moved.

Could it be because they grew up together and were too familiar with each other?

Seemingly reading Yan Qianyi’s thoughts, Ning Nuan smiled, "I’ve always seen Ah Lie as my real brother, so don’t worry about our arranged marriage. From now on, we are family."

"I don’t mind." Yan Qianyi said, looking unconcerned.

"That’s good. I was worried you might feel uncomfortable about the arranged marriage."

"Relax, I won’t trouble myself over nothing."

She truly didn’t care, because she was going to divorce Mu Yunlie anyway.

And even if they didn’t divorce in the future, Mu Yunlie would still be hers.

Why should she care about a childhood engagement?

"You really have a good temperament; no wonder Brother Ah Lie wants to marry you."

"Your temperament is also good, but Ah Lie isn’t marrying me because of that, it’s because he likes me."

Ning Nuan: "..."

Yan Qianyi smiled, "I have some things to take care of, I’ll be going first."

It sounded a bit conceited, but she was worried that Ning Nuan was here to test her.

Since she had promised to cooperate with Mu Yunlie in acting out this play, she had to perform a loving scene well in front of his family and friends.

With her diligent acting, Mu Yunlie should really thank her.

Yan Qianyi returned to the dormitory and saw Chu Hua sitting by the window, lost in thought.

After today’s free practice session of special abilities, Chu Hua had been acting odd.

She approached Chu Hua, who didn’t even notice her.

She waved her fingers in front of Chu Hua’s eyes, and only then did Chu Hua snap back to reality.

"Qi...Qianyi, you’re back."

"What happened to you today?" asked Yan Qianyi, "Are you still upset about not being good at using your special ability?"

During dinner in the cafeteria, Xue Xiaoguang told her that today nobody wanted to pair up with Chu Hua for practice.

Chu Hua had finally gotten Yun Mu to join her for practice, but she couldn’t even properly unleash her special ability.

Because of this, Xue Xiaoguang kept laughing during dinner.

Normally, Chu Hua wouldn’t have let Xue Xiaoguang off easily for this.

But today, no matter how much Xue Xiaoguang laughed, Chu Hua just kept eating silently.

Yan Qianyi hadn’t seen Chu Hua like this before.

Yan Qianyi comforted her, "Chu Hua, don’t be sad. Look at me, my Spiritual Power Value is so high, and even now I haven’t awakened a special ability. I’m not upset. We have plenty of time; let’s take it slow."

Chu Hua nodded, hesitating.

"I have to go back; I have some things to take care of tonight."

Just as Yan Qianyi was about to leave, Chu Hua stopped her, "Qianyi! I...I want to talk to you. Can you stay in the dorm tonight and keep me company?"

Yan Qianyi glanced at the time.

Her nights had been packed these past few days, and she had already accepted tasks. If she didn’t end up doing them tonight, she’d have to pay a penalty fee.

She returned to sit beside Chu Hua, "Let’s talk, but I have to go back after a while. I really do have things to handle."

Chu Hua looked distressed and frowned, "Qianyi, I want to ask, if...one day you found out someone wasn’t who you thought they were, what would you do?"

"It wouldn’t change much," Yan Qianyi replied without thinking, "People are multifaceted and complicated."

"That’s not what I mean. Let me put it this way," Chu Hua pointed to herself, "what if one day, you discovered I was a cold-blooded killer, would you still be friends with me?"

"Of course, you’ll always be my good friend."

"Really?" Chu Hua’s eyes brightened with a melancholy hue, "You wouldn’t blame me?"

"I wouldn’t blame you, because I know you couldn’t possibly become that sort of person, you’re too timid."

Chu Hua puffed her cheeks, "You... that’s not answering my question!"

"Don’t think about such nonsense; I can’t answer hypothetical questions." Yan Qianyi glanced at the time again, "I really have to go, see you tomorrow."

Chu Hua pouted in frustration.

Just as Yan Qianyi had left, Yun Mu sent her a message.

[Chu Hua, I’m under the girls’ dormitory, can you come downstairs and walk with me?]