Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 301: Going to the Mu Family

Chapter 301: Chapter 301: Going to the Mu Family

When Mu Yunlie glanced over, Mu Huaner quickly suppressed the dissatisfaction on her face towards Yan Qianyi, then glanced at Yan Qianyi with some concern.

Mu Yunlie said, "It’s alright, just say it, Qianyi is not an outsider."

After all, what little aunt wanted to talk about had nothing to do with his status as a Commander.

For other matters, he had nothing to hide from Qianyi.

Mu Huaner hesitated for a moment, "But it’s about the Mu Family."

Upon hearing this, Yan Qianyi gracefully stood up, "Then you two talk, I’ll head to the restroom."

"Sit down." Mu Yunlie caught her wrist with a cold expression, "There’s no need to mention the Mu Family’s affairs."

Mu Huaner sighed, her expression turning gloomy.

Yan Qianyi sat back down and gently shook Mu Yunlie’s hand under the table, "Ah Lie, don’t be like this, your little aunt will be sad."

Mu Yunlie frowned, looking at Mu Huaner across the table.

He knew that his little aunt had always hoped he would reconcile with the Mu Family.

After a moment of silence, he parted his thin lips, "Then let’s hear it."

Mu Huaner was surprised.

If this had been the past, if Ah Lie said he wouldn’t listen to anything about the Mu Family, he wouldn’t.

Yet now he was actually listening to Yan Qianyi!

Mu Huaner smiled, "Next Saturday is my elder brother’s birthday, and the birthday banquet will be held at the Mu Family’s place. He hopes you can come back for it and also see the old man. He didn’t dare to come to you in person, so he asked me to relay the message."

Everyone in the Mu Family knew that Mu Huaner had the best relationship with Mu Yunlie.

That’s why they entrusted this matter to Mu Huaner.

Mu Huaner looked at Mu Yunlie with hopeful eyes, "Ah Lie, can you?"

She had already sworn to the Mu Family that she would definitely have Ah Lie come back on the day of the birthday banquet.

She thought so many years had passed, Ah Lie had grown up; it should be time for him to acknowledge his ancestors and return to the fold.

"I’m not going," said Mu Yunlie coldly.

He didn’t want to see anyone from the Mu Family except for Mu Huaner.

The smile on Mu Huaner’s face froze, "Ah Lie, please reconsider it."

"There’s nothing to reconsider. I don’t want people to know about my connection with the Mu Family, and I also won’t have time next Saturday."

Mu Yunlie’s face was stern, presenting an uncompromising demeanor.

"They won’t force you to acknowledge your relationship with the Mu Family; they will be happy as long as you go."

Mu Yunlie frowned slightly, "Then in what capacity should I go? With so many guests, if I appear there, people will surely ask questions. Me, a teacher at the Federation Military Academy, what connection could I possibly have with a business family like the Mu’s?"

Mu Huaner was at a loss for words, her mouth agape.

After hesitating for a moment, she looked towards Yan Qianyi, hoping she would help persuade him.

Yan Qianyi understood the message in Mu Huaner’s eyes.

But she didn’t want to force Ah Lie to do something he didn’t like.

With pursed lips, she spoke, "How about... I go?"

"I’m now Ah Lie’s wife, and if Ah Lie doesn’t have time, I can represent him."

"Besides, I’m currently managing Yan’s, and it’s reasonable to have some business dealings with the Mu Family. Others won’t think too much about it, let alone connect Ah Lie with the Mu Family."

Mu Huaner was stunned.

She knew what her father and elder brother meant; although they said on the surface that they wouldn’t force Ah Lie to acknowledge the Mu Family’s relationship, by having Ah Lie show up at the birthday party, their goal was still to reveal the connection between Ah Lie and the Mu Family.

Her brother had even mentioned inviting Yan Qianyi to come along.

But she didn’t want to invite Yan Qianyi, so she never mentioned it.

If Ah Lie insisted on not going, and Yan Qianyi went, she could at least explain it to her family.

Mu Yunlie was somewhat displeased, "Qianyi, I don’t need your help in dealing with these matters."

Yan Qianyi smiled, "Just let me go. Before, Mu Kang gave us eight hundred million Star Coins as a gift, such a massive favor can’t completely disregard his face."

"Besides, the Mu Family’s business ventures span many fields, and there will be areas where Yan’s will cooperate with Mu’s. Certainly, there will be people at the birthday banquet who deal with Yan’s. I’ve just taken over Yan’s, and many partners are distrusting because of my age."

"If I can attend Mu Kang’s birthday banquet, it will make those partners think more highly of me. Just consider it as using your connections for my convenience."

Having said that, Yan Qianyi tugged Mu Yunlie’s hand, acting coquettishly while showing a hint of vulnerability, her bright, earnest eyes pleading with him.

Mu Yunlie couldn’t resist, also aware of how challenging it was for her to take over Yan’s at such a young age.

He nodded and said, "If it’s for the sake of gaining an advantage in business cooperation, then go."

That was all the ability the Mu Family had.

Yan Qianyi leaned in happily and kissed Mu Yunlie on the cheek, "Thank you, husband."

In fact, her goal was to get close to the Mu Family and investigate the relationship between the Mu Family and her mother.

This was an excellent opportunity.

She had been worrying about how to approach the Mu Family, but the opportunity had now presented itself.

Seeing the intimate pair, Mu Huaner quickly looked away.

Ah Lie always loathed women who took advantage of his connections, yet Yan Qianyi was an exception.

However, Yan Qianyi being straightforward about her intentions was rather refreshing.

It was much better than those women who professed love on the surface but were actually after personal gain.

"Little aunt, please take good care of Qianyi when the time comes; don’t let her be wronged at the Mu Family’s."

"Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of her."

Mu Huaner’s face was all smiles, but inside she thought that Yan Qianyi seemed quite shrewd and was not likely to be wronged.

Moreover, Yan Qianyi representing Ah Lie at the Mu Family would be more than pleasing to her father and older brother.

Yan Qianyi’s attendance would at least prove that Ah Lie acknowledging his ancestry was no longer impossible, and her father and the rest would certainly think of Yan Qianyi as Ah Lie’s weakness, a perfect point of attack.

But even if Yan Qianyi could persuade Ah Lie to acknowledge his ancestry, she would not like Yan Qianyi.

No matter what, she would not let Yan Qianyi stay by Ah Lie’s side!

But for now, she had no other option and could only let it be.

All the way, Mu Yunlie pondered a question.

After returning to Yan Qianyi’s home, he thought it over and decided he still needed to tell her.

"Qianyi, when you go to the Mu Family on Saturday, don’t feel like you owe Mu Kang anything because he gave us eight hundred million. We don’t owe him any favors; you are no less than anyone else. When the time comes, you don’t have to be too polite and compromise yourself."

He was still very concerned that she would be bullied if she went to the Mu Family alone.

After all, none of the Mu Family members were easy to deal with.

He detested the Mu Family’s arrogant attitude of considering themselves superior to others.

Yan Qianyi didn’t understand his meaning, "Why do you say that?"

"I returned that eight hundred million to the Mu Family at that time. It was me who had Mu Kang find an excuse to say that."

Yan Qianyi looked surprised, "So, that money was from you?"

Mu Yunlie nodded.

He had not wanted to mention it initially, but he worried that she would feel inferior in front of others because of that eight hundred million.

Yan Qianyi suddenly realized, "No wonder Mu Kang was so generous! But... why did you do that at the time?"