When Qi Nan received the communication from Qi Yue, she hadn't realized the gravity of the situation.
When she sent someone to pick up Qi Yue, she knew she had misjudged.
Qi Nan was somewhat angry. Qi Yue had truly disappointed her. It was one thing that she was usually of no help, but it was another for her to be so slow in handling a simple task. How could she end up at the police station?
When the person sent to bring Qi Yue back reported, "The police station said the procedures are incomplete and they cannot release Miss Qi Yue," Qi Nan asked, "What does that mean?"
Qi Nan had initially thought it was just a matter of going to the police station and going through the motions to get someone out.
However, the person explained, "It's said that this matter is being supervised, and all procedures must be strictly investigated. So..."
The person didn't need to say more. Qi Nan understood. She asked carefully, "Did they say who the person behind this is?"
The person hesitated before replying, "Um... it's said that His Highness the Crown Prince is supervising from behind the scenes! Everything needs his approval."
Upon hearing this, Qi Nan's heart grew cold.
"His Highness the Crown Prince, why is he involved in this matter?"
Qi Nan pondered this question and said to the person, "I understand. You can go back now. I'll find you if there's anything."
After the person left, Qi Nan pondered how to rescue Qi Yue. Thinking about it made her even more annoyed.
"Truly useless and only good at causing trouble!"
However, Qi Nan spent several days trying to smooth things over but made no progress. This was because Director Gao was certainly going to deal with her, and it was Qi Yue who had asked Director Gao for help in the first place, not to mention her openly poaching personnel.
Therefore, Director Gao was inextricably linked to this matter. If one were to think bigger, it was uncertain if this matter would affect Marshal Meng.
Moreover, this matter was done behind Marshal Meng's back. If he were to find out that Qi Nan already knew Meng Huai's identity and had tried to sabotage Meng Huai's business, all of Qi Nan's disguises over the years would be ruined if Marshal Meng found out.
"Then I can only let Qi Yue suffer for now."
After days of trying to use her connections, Qi Nan was still unable to resolve the issue. She realized that this matter was not as simple as she had thought. She also couldn't ask the Crown Prince for leniency.
After all, she was not Marshal Meng and did not have that much influence. Moreover, she wanted to keep this matter a secret, so how could she go to the Crown Prince? That would be walking into a trap. So, she could only leave it as it was for now.
Qi Yue was unaware of how Qi Nan's situation was progressing, but she became anxious when there was no news.
It was only when the final judgment was handed down that she became frantic.
It was investigated and found that Qi Yue had only engaged in poaching people, but the reason Director Gao went to the medicinal cuisine restaurant was ultimately because Qi Yue had asked him for help.
Therefore, when the matter was pursued, Qi Yue could be considered the one who instructed Director Gao, and there was no escaping that. Director Gao had many cases revealed, so he was very willing to shift this blame to Qi Yue.
Qi Yue was bound to bear responsibility.
As soon as this was publicized, the video from the medicinal cuisine restaurant was released by Meng Huai's supporters.
Since Meng Huai did not ask him to delete it, he took the initiative.
Qi Yue was naturally in the video. Although she was not a famous person, her status in the Imperial Capital Star was well-known among many high-society figures.
Seeing Qi Yue in the video, a little inquiry revealed that Qi Yue was currently in trouble.
This news, passed from one person to another, eventually reached Marshal Meng's ears.
Although Qi Nan had kept this matter hidden all this time, it was ultimately exposed because of a video.
Marshal Meng had been informed of the matter by someone. When he returned home, he specifically summoned Qi Nan.
"I heard Qi Yue is in trouble?"
Although Qi Nan was very flustered upon hearing this, she maintained a composed demeanor.
"Yes, it's a small matter, and it will be resolved shortly."
Although Qi Nan said this, Marshal Meng brought up the matter because the shop Qi Yue targeted was Meng Huai's. Marshal Meng's thought process did not lead him to believe that this was deliberately done because of Meng Huai's identity. However, if Meng Huai's identity were to be exposed in the future, would outsiders not overthink it?
Therefore, today he decided to tell Qi Nan about Meng Huai's identity.
"A Nan, there's something..."
Marshal Meng explained Meng Huai's situation to Qi Nan one by one. When Qi Nan first heard him talking about this matter, she was somewhat puzzled and flustered.
She thought to herself: Why is he suddenly telling me this?
However, Qi Nan maintained her unassuming demeanor and pretended to be shocked and surprised as she listened to Marshal Meng finish speaking.
"Ah? That child is actually fine? You mean Meng Huai? Oh my, I've heard some things about that child's performance in the military academy! We must quickly bring her back. Why is she living outside? Home is more comfortable and provides support!"
After listening to Marshal Meng, Qi Nan, without mentioning anything else, insisted on bringing Meng Huai home.
Then, as if recalling something, she said, "Oh, you know, this Qi Yue. If you like an employee, just say so nicely. I'll talk to her when Qi Yue returns in a few days. We're all family, why make things so awkward!"
Marshal Meng didn't care about the feud between Qi Yue and Meng Huai, but Qi Nan's words were very comforting to him.
"A Nan, thanks to you!"
Marshal Meng walked over to Qi Nan, embraced her, and said many comforting words. Only then did he tell her, "Forget it, don't let Qi Yue and her meet for now. That child doesn't want to come home. I'll try to persuade her later!"
Qi Nan then learned that Meng Huai did not wish to return to the Meng family and immediately asked, "Do you need me to go talk to her?"
Because Qi Nan had always managed the household affairs very well, Marshal Meng actually took her words to heart. After thinking about it, he said, "That would be good. Perhaps you two can communicate better. However, this is a crucial period for the military academy league. Let's wait until after the competition."
"Alright."
Not much time was left until the end of the military academy league, with only two more matches remaining.
Qi Nan pondered how to deal with Meng Huai after the competition concluded.
Time passed quickly, and it was already the final match.
The live broadcast continued, and the Imperial Military Academy was already very close to the finish line. Except for the one match where Meng Huai and the other two did not participate and they came in last place, the Imperial Military Academy had secured the first position in all subsequent matches.
Therefore, the results of this final match were, to be honest, no longer important. The Imperial Military Academy had too much of a point lead, so even finishing last in this match could still secure them the championship.
This would only happen unless their performance was exceptionally poor and another military academy performed outstandingly, earning enough points to surpass their existing lead.
Clearly, such a scenario did not unfold. The Imperial Military Academy led in this match as well.
After the trio rejoined the competition, the overall mecha strength of the Imperial Military Academy had also greatly increased.
The green hợp stone, after being smelted, was applied to the surface of the five mechs. From a casual glance, there was no significant difference from the usual mechs, they just looked a bit shinier.
However, when viewed under the light, one could see a faint, transparent green light refracting from the mechs' surfaces.
Their defensive capabilities had also increased dramatically, making the five mechs of the Imperial Military Academy not so easily destroyed.