Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander-Chapter 387: The Male God’s Attention

The light screen reverted to split-screen mode, simultaneously displaying the situations in the other rooms.

But Mu Yunlie’s gaze remained fixed on Yan Qianyi.

Even though her screen had shrunken, in his eyes, she was still the only one.

...

After the competition ended, those students who had previously thought that Yan Qianyi was just filling in the numbers, all gathered around to congratulate her upon her return.

"Student Yan, congratulations, who would have thought you’d be the first to wake up the little white mouse!"

"Did you really take the Masked Divine Doctor as your teacher?"

"Your silver needle is so amazing!"

"Has the Divine Doctor taught you how to take the pulse? Take a look at mine too."

"Since you can use the silver needle, winning the championship is very likely!"

Faced with everyone’s sudden change in attitude, Yan Qianyi maintained an awkward yet polite smile.

At that moment, a girl’s disdainful snicker sounded from the side:

"This is only the first round—don’t celebrate too prematurely. She might have just awakened it by a fluke. With such a long needle, even a comatose person would probably wake up from the pain of being jabbed like that, right?"

Yan Qianyi looked towards the source of the voice.

She did not know the girl who had spoken, but she looked familiar; she seemed to always follow Ning Nuan around.

At that time, Ning Nuan sat there with a look of dejection, and the girl stood next to Ning Nuan, seemingly comforting her.

Ning Nuan ranked fourth from the bottom, so she was eliminated in this round.

Yan Qianyi walked over.

The girl thought Yan Qianyi was going to attack her and suddenly panicked, "What... what do you want to do?"

Yan Qianyi didn’t even glance at the girl, but instead went straight to Ning Nuan and consoled,

"It’s okay, there’s still the competition next year, no, by this time next year, you’ll have already graduated."

In other words, Ning Nuan no longer had a chance to make a name for herself at the International Friendship Competition.

This was her last opportunity.

If she had performed well at this year’s International Military Academy Friendship Competition, upon graduation next year she would have been given a prestigious position in the Military Department, starting at a higher point than other new graduates.

So Ning Nuan cherished this opportunity.

For this opportunity, she had prepared for years.

In previous years, knowing that her abilities were not up to par, she had not participated in the competition.

This year, as soon as she participated, she secured a chance to enter the international competition, and everyone was very optimistic about her chances.

The Ning Family had particularly high hopes for her.

But the result...

If Yan Qianyi had not participated, she would not have been eliminated in the first round.

Only the last four ranked students were eliminated in the first round.

And she was exactly the fourth.

Listening to Yan Qianyi’s consolation, Ning Nuan found it exceptionally grating.

She looked down, her eyes no longer gentle as usual, but faintly filled with resentment and unwillingness.

A moment later, she looked up at Yan Qianyi, her eyes immediately regained their usual warmth, and she smiled generously.

"Yeah, it’s fine. It’s just a competition, winning or losing isn’t that important. Life is still long, anyway. I don’t have to participate in the competition for the next few days; it’s a good opportunity to enjoy myself in the Morris Empire and treat it like a vacation."

"You’re really great, Qianyi. I really wasn’t wrong about you. I leave the important task of bringing glory to our nation to you. Continue to do your best!"

Ning Nuan smiled brightly, as if she didn’t care at all.

Yan Qianyi was somewhat stunned.

Aren’t you angry at all?

She thought that by coming to comfort Ning Nuan and reminding her that she had lost the chance to make a name for herself internationally at this time,

Ning Nuan would surely find it unpleasant to hear.

No matter how good Ning Nuan was at disguising her feelings, it seemed likely that she would struggle to control her emotions at this moment.

Then she would become angry with her, tear their masks off, and wouldn’t bother her again, sparing her the need to force a smile and pretend.

Unexpectedly, Ning Nuan appeared genuinely joyful.

"Senior Sister Ning Nuan truly is a lady of high society," a girl beside her flattered, "With such a positive attitude, we all should learn from you."

The others agreed, "Yes, I saw someone from the Mechanical Department who was crying before they even left the field. Senior Sister Ning Nuan has amazing mental strength!"

"If I had a family background as good as Senior Sister Ning Nuan, I could be as carefree too."

Ning Nuan’s grandfather was Duke Nangong Jie’s Deputy Officer, her grandmother used to be the Minister of the Military Department’s Medical Division, and her father also had retired from a high-ranking position to become a successful businessman.

Thus, Ning Nuan wasn’t short of either money or connections, and her future was boundless.

Before Mu Yunlie’s identity had been revealed, every female student in the school envied Ning Nuan.

Not only did she come from a good family, but she was also engaged to the grandson of Duke Nangong, truly a winner in life.

Although there were many ridiculing Ning Nuan after finding out about Yan Qianyi and Mu Yunlie,

those laughing at her were mostly jealous of her.

Her family background was still something everyone envied, and wherever she went, she remained the center of attention.

In the face of everyone’s praise, Ning Nuan remained modest.

After saying some encouraging words to everyone, she said to Yan Qianyi, "Qianyi, I’m going to the restroom first."

Yan Qianyi kept her smile and nodded, watching Ning Nuan’s retreating figure.

As the saying goes, it’s hard to slap a smiling face.

Ning Nuan’s unfailingly good attitude toward her, without being forthright and clear, was quite a headache for her.

Could it be that she had misunderstood Ning Nuan?

Yan Qianyi couldn’t be bothered to dwell on it any longer, so she turned to find Yun Mu.

Either way, whether Ning Nuan was sincere or not, it was better to keep her distance.

Those who are inscrutable are the ones who are most adept at scheming behind the scenes.

She didn’t want to repeat the blunder she once had with Yan Ruyi.

In the two matches that afternoon, Yan Qianyi still advanced smoothly, and so did Yun Mu.

Yan Qianyi suddenly understood why Xue Xiaoguang had felt so aggrieved that day.

Because she could see that Yun Mu performed much more impressively in the international competition than during regular training.

Those who partook in the international competition were the finest selected from various national military academies, none of whom were of low caliber.

If Yun Mu’s duel with Xue Xiaoguang that day was an exceptional performance, then in today’s two matches, it couldn’t be that he excelled beyond the norm every time.

However, Yan Qianyi did not inquire to Yun Mu, pretending as if she’d noticed nothing.

Concealing one’s true strength and not letting opponents see through is quite acceptable.

After all the matches ended, the students from the Federation Empire gathered, ready to return to the hotel.

The Commander simply offered a few words of encouragement and, as his gaze swept over everyone, lingered on Yan Qianyi for a few seconds longer.

Feeling his attention, Yan Qianyi was over the moon.

She had worked hard for so many years, training intensively from the age of thirteen, all in the hope that one day her idol and dream man would notice her.

And now, she had finally achieved it!

Thinking back on the hardships she had endured, she felt at this moment that they were all worthwhile.

At that moment, Yan Yao approached them, with Queen Andelle by his side.

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