Seeing Chen Yu's strange expression, Yang Yue raised an eyebrow: "What? Minister Feng doesn't meet your standards?"

“No, that’s not it. Feng Xinran is actually a good person. She’s impeccable in every way, but…” Chen Yu said hesitantly.

"No buts, we don't mind at all. Don't be so ungrateful." Yang Yue interrupted, her tone firm and unwavering. "Our Tianyu Base is growing stronger and stronger. The important position of Armed Forces Minister must be held by one of our own. Feng Xinran has been in this position for so long, she knows everything very well and is very familiar with the situation of the base. If we take her in as one of our own, we won't have to go through the trouble of finding a new suitable candidate. More importantly, her ability and loyalty have been tested, and she is a trustworthy partner."

"But she..."

Yang Yue didn't give Chen Yu a chance to speak at all, and said with an unquestionable expression, "After we finish eating, we'll take care of her."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu's heart tightened, and he stared wide-eyed at Yang Yue, hardly believing his ears.

He immediately shook his head repeatedly: "No, no, you know how fierce that old guy Feng Zhengyang is, he'll break my legs."

"You don't need to worry about Commander Feng," Yang Yue said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu felt a headache coming on. He looked at Qiao Meng with a bitter expression, hoping that she could put in a good word for him.

However, this time Qiao Meng did not choose to stand on Chen Yu's side. She said to Chen Yu with a serious expression, "Mr. Chen Yu, I know that you still have feelings for Feng Xinran. Moreover, we have already spoken to Feng Xinran before. Since she accepted our invitation today, it means that she has tacitly agreed to this matter. Don't worry, don't feel guilty. Just think of it as considering the future of our base."

"This... alright." Chen Yu gritted his teeth, as if he had made a difficult decision.

He then explained, "But please don't misunderstand, I'm not lusting after a woman. I'm doing this purely for the future of the base, sacrificing my own interests for the greater good."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yue couldn't help but think to herself, "Who are we to each other? Why are you putting on airs in front of us? Is that really necessary?"

However, she still chose to give Chen Yu some face and did not directly expose his little scheme, but just smiled faintly.

Qiao Meng looked at Chen Yu with a pained expression and said, "Mr. Chen Yu, you've worked hard. I specially made you sea cucumber and mutton soup today to nourish your body so that you will have the energy to deal with the 'important task' ahead."

Chen Yu wanted to say that he was very strong and didn't need any supplements, but seeing Qiao Meng's concerned look and considering the occasion, he swallowed his words and just smiled awkwardly.

"Alright, we've had a long day, let's go eat first," Yang Yue interrupted their conversation.

Next, the three of them walked through the corridor on the eleventh floor of the bunker and arrived at the restaurant.

The table was already laden with a sumptuous feast, steaming hot and emitting a wonderful aroma.

"I'll go call Lele and the others over," Qiao Meng said.

"I'll go instead." Chen Yu pulled Qiao Meng back, then got up and walked towards the rest area next to him.

At this moment, Lin Lele was assigning rooms to the group.

“Xiao Wan, your room is next to Xiao Han's, so you can stay in this room from now on. Come on, let me register your information.” Lin Lele said as she took out a device and pointed it at Li Wanqing’s eyes to record her iris information for quick identity verification in the future.

"Thank you, Sister Lele," Li Wanqing said gratefully, turning to look at Zhang Zihan beside her. The two smiled at each other, filled with anticipation for the future.

After settling Zhang Zihan and Li Wanqing, Lin Lele looked at Feng Xinran and said, "Minister Feng, we're old acquaintances. You can live next to me from now on. Come with me, I'll open the door for you and grant you access to the hotel."

"Ah? I... I guess I don't need it? I'm just here to freeload a meal," Feng Xinran said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Xiao Feng, I have to criticize you for this. Don't you know what it means to enter here?" Lin Lele said sternly.

“But…but Chen Yu…let Chen Yu decide this.” Feng Xinran’s words carried a mixture of uncertainty and anticipation.

"What? Are you doubting my status in this family? Let me tell you, outside, I can obey Chen Yu's orders, but in this family, I'm the one who calls the shots!" Lin Lele's words carried an unquestionable authority, displaying the demeanor of a big sister.

"Ahem~" Chen Yu had just reached the door when he heard Lin Lele bragging again, so he coughed lightly to let his presence be known.

"Of course, that's on the premise that the commander is not here. If the commander is at home, then I still need to ask for his opinion." Lin Lele was startled when she heard Chen Yu cough behind her, and immediately changed her tone.

"Alright, everyone, let's eat first. We can talk about anything else after we finish eating," Chen Yu said.

"Alright!" Lin Lele responded loudly, then dusted off her hands, turned and walked towards the restaurant with a sly smile on her face, as if the little incident just now was just an insignificant farce.

Feng Xinran quickly followed, feeling a strange sense of embarrassment and nervousness when facing Chen Yu.

"Hehe, are you all settling in well here?" Chen Yu asked the remaining three, Liu Menghan, Li Wanqing, and Zhang Zihan, with a gentle expression.

"It's great, even better than we imagined. Mr. Chen, are we really going to live here from now on?" Zhang Zihan asked with a look of surprise and delight, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"Of course, this is our home. From now on, you'll eat, live, and work in this bunker. Just don't feel bored," Chen Yu said with a smile.

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