Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 286: Never Let Ah Lie Know!

Chapter 286: Chapter 286: Never Let Ah Lie Know!

Mu Yunlie secretly took a deep breath, contemplating for a moment before casually looking out towards the glass wall.

When he saw Yan Qianyi, he deliberately revealed a hint of surprise in his eyes, then smiled gently at her.

His smile was as tender as jade, calm and composed.

The look on Pei Yuexuan’s face, however, was rather complicated.

He anxiously made faces at Mu Yunlie and whispered, "Lord, what should we do?"

Mu Yunlie continued to smile gently at Yan Qianyi outside, his lips not moving, yet he voiced, "Stay calm, don’t panic."

Fortunately, he had changed out of his military uniform when he had returned earlier; otherwise, there really would have been no explanation.

Mu Yunlie stood up, and as he passed by Pei Yuexuan, he whispered, "Think of something yourself later, if she discovers it, you’re done."

Then, with a gentle smile, he walked to the door to greet Yan Qianyi.

Pei Yuexuan stood rigidly in the same spot, on the verge of tears.

His life was really too miserable, living every day under the lord’s threats.

What to do, what to do?

Could he turn into a mole and burrow away?

Mu Yunlie opened the glass door, took Yan Qianyi’s hand, and said gently, "You’re here."

She looked up at him, "Why aren’t you surprised at all?"

She thought that her taking the initiative to visit him would surprise and delight him.

But he seemed as if nothing was a big deal.

"Of course I’m happy," Mu Yunlie smiled.

And even more surprised.

But to avoid any slip-up, he had to forcefully maintain his composure.

Every time they parted, it was always he who took the initiative to contact her, to look for her.

Although he would be somewhat emotional, he still cared deeply for her.

She was busy every day: attending classes, conducting research in the laboratory, and even doing live streams and attending patients as the Masked Divine Doctor.

Now, not only did she have to manage the affairs of Yan Group, but she also had to spend half a day every week attending to patients at Yan’s hospital as the Masked Divine Doctor.

So he truly didn’t expect that she would find the time to visit him.

Yan Qianyi pursed her lips, "But you don’t seem very happy."

It was a bit different from what she had expected.

Shouldn’t he be so happy now that he would hug her and shower her with kisses?

Could it be because there were other people present?

Yan Qianyi glanced towards Pei Yuexuan’s back, "Is that... Deputy Officer Pei?"

Pei Yuexuan remained standing frozen, his body as if turned to stone.

Now he just wanted to pretend he was an emotionless wax figure.

Hearing Yan Qianyi mention him, he slowly exhaled, tried to mobilize his stiff facial features, then faced her with a smile, turned around, and looked at Yan Qianyi, "Madam, long time no see."

Yan Qianyi looked him over.

Indeed, it was Deputy Officer Pei.

Her face full of confusion: "Just now, you guys..."

Pei Yuexuan quickly interjected, "Just now we were practicing."

"Practicing what?" Yan Qianyi asked.

Mu Yunlie also looked inquiringly at Pei Yuexuan, wondering what he was about to say.

Pei Yuexuan smiled, "Well, I have to report something to the Commander, but it might upset him, and I’m a bit nervous, so I was practicing in front of Ah Lie to organize my thoughts."

Yan Qianyi nodded, "Oh, I see. That explains it."

Seeing that she believed it, both Pei Yuexuan and Mu Yunlie relaxed.

Yan Qianyi then asked, "But, Deputy Officer Pei, you’ve been with the Lord Commander for so many years, do you still need to be so cautious?"

She was quite curious about what might upset her idol.

But it involved military secrets, so she couldn’t ask.

However, from this matter, it was clear that Vice Officer Pei and Ah Lie had a very good relationship.

"Isn’t that the truth?" Pei Yuexuan quickly nodded, "Keeping company with the commander is like being with a tiger."

Mu Yunlie coldly lowered his gaze, "Is that so?"

"Not at all!" Pei Yuexuan straightened his back and piled on a smile, "Actually, Lord Commander is particularly easy to get along with, tolerant and generous, gentle in personality. It’s my honor and a blessing that’s earned over three lifetimes to work under him."

Yan Qianyi couldn’t help but smile, as Deputy Officer Pei’s words clearly sounded like flattery.

"Deputy Officer Pei, don’t be nervous. The commander can’t hear us, and Ah Lie and I won’t tattle. It’s quite normal to have some complaints about work."

She could tell that Deputy Officer Pei suddenly started flattering because he was afraid some unpleasant words might reach the Commander’s ears.

Not to mention complaining, she couldn’t even see the Commander now.

Ah Lie, even more so, was not someone who liked to gossip.

Pei Yuexuan forced a smile, his face beaming, "No complaints, not at all!"

Yet inside, he was crying: Madam, you don’t know, but the commander can hear, and he’s currently watching me.

"Deputy Officer Pei, working under the commander usually must be quite stressful, right?" Yan Qianyi asked.

Pei Yuexuan quickly shook his head, "No, there’s not much stress, not at all, the commander is very considerate of his subordinates."

"Is that so? But he seems pretty serious, doesn’t seem that easy to get along with on a daily basis?"

Yan Qianyi had already let go of her obsession with the Commander, but he still was her idol, so she was still very curious about him.

"Not at all, very easy to get along with."

Pei Yuexuan felt like crying.

Madam, please spare me!

I don’t want to die!

"Ah right, Ah Lie, I brought you a gift."

Yan Qianyi finally changed the subject, and Pei Yuexuan took a deep breath, feeling like he had come back to life.

She took out a small, black, square box.

A black satin bow was tied on the box, making it look very exquisite.

A flash of surprise crossed Mu Yunlie’s eyes.

The little box looked like ring packaging.

Yan Qianyi said, "This is the newest model of the home service system."

It had cost her quite a lot of money.

She felt pained giving the money.

But thinking that this was her first time giving Mu Yunlie a gift, and since she had promised to help Ah Chang reduce his workload, she had steeled her heart and bought the newest model.

A shadow flickered through Mu Yunlie’s eyes, not just out of disappointment.

He stopped his hand that was about to untie the ribbon and held the box in his hand, "Thank you."

Yan Qianyi smiled, "Why are you being so formal with me?"

"I’m going to the study to handle some things. Wait for me for a bit."

Mu Yunlie turned and walked upstairs after finishing his sentence.

Yan Qianyi looked at his back, puzzled.

Why did it feel like Ah Lie was a bit unhappy?

Pei Yuexuan came forward and hesitated, "Sister-in-law, there are some things I don’t know whether to say."

Yan Qianyi looked at him, "Just say it."

"You shouldn’t give him a home service system no matter what you gift him."

"Why?"

She thought that as long as it was something she gave, no matter what it was, Ah Lie would be happy.

It could at least represent that she cared about him.

Pei Yuexuan cautiously looked upstairs, whispering, "Just keep what I’m about to say next to yourself, and definitely don’t let Ah Lie know it was me who told you, or else he will kill me."