Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 1094 - 1095: Put Down the Burden

Chapter 1094: Chapter 1095: Put Down the Burden

Song Xiaodong softly said, “Were you scared today?”

Qi Lanqin gently shook her head and replied, “No, I knew Sister Seven was here, so I wasn’t worried.”

“Hmm, that’s good. Did you think we were bullying them?”

“Well… it seemed a bit heavy-handed. Their bones were all broken,” Qi Lanqin hesitated for a moment but mustered the courage to say it.

Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, “Some people need a lesson; otherwise, they won’t know to restrain themselves. Especially those in power, if they choose to do harm, they can be much scarier than ordinary people. Like today, without you, your classmates would have been in a miserable state, and in the end, they would have no place to file a complaint.”

When Qi Lanqin thought of their status and Lin Yue’s helplessness, she couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

“These kinds of people are the most detestable. If I encountered such a situation, I would surely teach them a harsh lesson, without mercy. Although I’m not an official, my family has some. I can’t purge the darkness of society entirely, but what I see, I will handle it ruthlessly.”

Looking at Song Xiaodong, Qi Lanqin suddenly felt that his image had grown taller in her heart and softly said, “Big Brother Song, your awareness is really high.”

Song Xiaodong chuckled and said, “Ha, you’re giving me quite the compliment. I tell you these things to let you know that the higher your status, the greater your responsibility. You might think your Princess status brings you an easier life, but your responsibilities have increased as well. It’s not like before, where women were merely appendages to men. Our Dragon Gate Princess isn’t just for show; they all have to contribute to the Dragon Gate.”

“This…” Qi Lanqin suddenly remembered Feng Kexin’s words and blushed, thinking Song Xiaodong meant she should become his woman to contribute.

“Your sisters all have their own tasks; they’re not just decorative vases. Eventually, you’ll be responsible for some things in the Dragon Gate, so you need to work hard. Improve your personal skills and interactions, so you can carry the responsibility of a Dragon Gate Princess. Join me in leading Dragon Gate’s revival.”

“Huh? Is that what you mean?” Qi Lanqin widened her eyes and looked at Song Xiaodong in amazement.

“What did you think I meant?” Song Xiaodong asked, puzzled.

“I thought… I thought…” Qi Lanqin blushed, fumbling to speak.

Being as perceptive as he is, Song Xiaodong quickly guessed and burst into laughter, “Did you think your responsibility was to become my wife, my woman?”

With Song Xiaodong pointing it out, Qi Lanqin wished she could find a hole to crawl into.

Song Xiaodong laughed again and then seriously said, “Lanqin, you don’t need to think about it that much. Although Dragon Gate has this notion, and maybe it would bring me great benefits, I respect each one of you and will never force you. Only if you truly wish to, would I have you as my woman. Otherwise, you will simply be the Dragon Gate Princess.”

Qi Lanqin glanced up at Song Xiaodong and quickly lowered her head, fiddling with her fingers, “Thank you, Big Brother Song.”

“Hmm, don’t carry such a burden. I hadn’t said anything before; it was Kexin’s quick mouth that caused your worry. Now that I’ve clarified, rest assured, for Dragon Gate’s future, even if something must happen, it would only be after we have found four princesses. Now, nothing can happen between us, just like with Kexin, even if we can be intimate, we can’t do that kind of thing.”

“Um… Sister Kexin told me,” Qi Lanqin said softly.

Song Xiaodong immediately smiled, “Then you should worry less, just like Kexin, who always saw me as a brother.”

“Hmm, thank you, Big Brother Song.” Qi Lanqin lifted her head, feeling much of her burdens lift from Song Xiaodong’s words.

Song Xiaodong stood up and said, “Then get some rest early.”

Seeing Song Xiaodong about to leave, Qi Lanqin lifted the blanket to get out of bed.

Song Xiaodong laughed, “Stay tucked in, or else you might reveal something.”

“Ah!” Qi Lanqin hurriedly pulled the blanket over herself.

Watching Qi Lanqin fluster around, Song Xiaodong couldn’t help but laugh heartily, “I’m off, good night.” Then he left, conveniently switching off the room’s light.

Qi Lanqin slid down into the bed, still feeling bashful. Earlier, when she got up, her nightgown was lifted, definitely revealing something.

Still, Song Xiaodong left, which reassured Qi Lanqin that his words weren’t just to coax her.

Additionally, Song Xiaodong’s words gave her some pressure. Now, with this identity, whether she accepts it or not, it’s a fact. She cannot change it, so she must bear the corresponding responsibilities. As Song Xiaodong said, she cannot be a decorative vase; she must be a competent princess.

With a quiet resolve in her heart and a clear goal, Qi Lanqin felt more at ease, closed her eyes, and quickly fell asleep. It was the deepest she had slept in days; it was her most restful night.

The next day, Qi Lanqin returned to her classmates’ villa. Everyone was already up; staying at such a place, they dared not oversleep.

Seeing Qi Lanqin enter, everyone stood up.

Qi Lanqin smiled and said, “Please sit; I’ll have breakfast brought over, and then we can all take a walk around the courtyard. I’ve been here for days and haven’t had the chance to explore, so let’s do it together.”

Everyone cheered immediately. That morning from their rooms, they saw the beautiful scenery and had been eager to explore, but without Qi Lanqin, they didn’t dare wander off.

“Miss, should breakfast be delivered here?” A servant approached to ask.

Qi Lanqin nodded and said, “Yes, please bring it here. Thank you.”

The servant retreated, and Qi Lanqin invited everyone to sit and chat.

Even if Qi Lanqin didn’t notice, her classmates felt she had changed significantly. This change wasn’t in her appearance but in her aura. She now exuded confidence and a sense of leadership, no longer the timid little girl she once was.