Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 160: It’s Inexplicable

Chapter 160: Chapter 160: It’s Inexplicable

"This... don’t overthink it, we were just discussing some matters."

"Oh!" Everyone nodded.

"We really didn’t do anything!"

"Oh!" Everyone appeared to understand.

Miao Xuanxuan stamped her foot and turned to pinch Song Xiaodong, complaining, "Come on, say something! Tell them I didn’t do anything, so they won’t suspect us of doing something bad."

"Haha..." At this, everyone burst into laughter.

Miao Xuanxuan’s face darkened. Seeing everyone’s reactions, she knew what they were thinking and said anxiously, "I really haven’t done anything with Brother Dongzi! If anyone’s involved with him, that’s my sister. In the future, he can only be my brother-in-law, and it has nothing to do with me."

She thought she had given the best explanation, but Miao Xuanxuan found everyone’s expressions getting weirder, especially Li Gang and Wang Xiaoqiang who were making faces at Song Xiaodong, their eyes full of insinuating glances.

Luckily, at that moment, the call for the food delivery came. Song Xiaoru hurriedly said, "Dongzi, you, Xiaoqiang, and Gangzi hurry up and get the stuff."

The three men, Song Xiaodong, stepped out, seeming to ease the awkwardness. Xiao Yingying directly approached Miao Xuanxuan with a grin and said, "Sister Miao, you’re so pretty. Your sister must be really pretty too, right?"

Miao Xuanxuan raised an eyebrow and said, "My sister and I are twins."

"Then she looks exactly like you! I’d love to see the two of you standing together. Oh right, do you think your sister would agree to let me be Brother Dongzi’s lover?"

Miao Xuanxuan’s face darkened, and she stared blankly at Xiao Yingying, who asked so straightforwardly and innocently that Miao Xuanxuan was at a loss for words.

Shaking her head, Miao Xuanxuan asked, "You... you said you’re Dongzi’s lover, so how far have you two progressed?"

Xiao Yingying replied earnestly, "Nothing much, really, he just treats my illness. I have to undress for that. I even let him see everything, so naturally, I’d be his lover."

Miao Xuanxuan’s mouth twitched and she said, "Undressing everything, what a shameless guy."

Xiao Yingying nodded and added, "Yes, it’s heart disease. If I don’t undress, how can he apply the needles?"

At this moment, Song Xiaoru, overhearing Xiao Yingying talk about undressing, suddenly felt a bit guilty; after all, Song Xiaodong had seen her undressed twice yesterday. She cleared her throat and said, "Alright, let’s clear the table a bit. We’ll start eating soon."

Before long, Song Xiaodong and the other two guys came up, bringing a heap of food and two cases of beer.

The girls busied themselves arranging everything on the dining table, and then they started preparing to eat.

Song Xiaodong sat down, and Xiao Yingying immediately took a seat next to him, appearing very natural. This greatly annoyed Miao Xuanxuan, who wondered when lovers could be so openly affectionate. But considering Xiao Yingying’s innocence and her illness, she couldn’t really argue with her.

So, Miao Xuanxuan sat down on the other side of Song Xiaodong, muttering to herself, "Miao Qingqing, I’m keeping an eye on this guy for you, so his little lover doesn’t completely charm him away. You better thank me later."

This made Lin Su’er feel envious, but more than that, she felt lost. She had thought that with her looks and being a nurse, she could surely spark something with Song Xiaodong, a doctor. But now, seeing the beauties around Song Xiaodong, like Xiao Yingying and Miao Xuanxuan, both daughters of wealthy tycoons, she felt like an ugly duckling.

"Su’er, come on, have a seat," Song Xiaoru said as she pulled Lin Su’er down to sit.

"Sister Xiaoru..." Lin Su’er’s lips pouted, and she felt a sudden urge to cry.

Song Xiaoru held her hand and whispered in her ear, "Don’t think too much. Dongzi told me he’s not even considering a girlfriend right now, otherwise he wouldn’t have invited everyone here."

Lin Su’er was stunned at first, but then she became excited. This excitement wasn’t just because Song Xiaoru said none of these were Song Xiaodong’s girlfriends, but also because Song Xiaoru was confiding in her, signifying a closer bond and approval.

"Sister Xiaoru, I..." Lin Su’er’s face bloomed with a smile like a flower.

"Alright, just enjoy the gathering and don’t overthink things," Song Xiaoru chuckled softly.

Lin Su’er nodded repeatedly, her spirits lifting instantly. She busied herself with picking up chopsticks and serving dishes to everyone.

While Xiao Yingying and Miao Xuanxuan were both beautiful and had pleasant personalities, Song Xiaoru didn’t really favor them. They came from extremely wealthy families. Although Song Xiaodong was earning well, Song Xiaoru preferred that he marry a decent girl like Lin Su’er.

Xiao Yingying was rarely able to gather like this, and she was very happy, but her health condition didn’t allow her to get too excited. Just a bit of excitement had made her heart uncomfortable, and Song Xiaodong quickly took her hand to remind her.

"Control yourself, getting too excited could cause heart issues, even sudden death," he said.

Xiao Yingying stuck out her tongue and replied, "With Brother Dongzi here, I believe I won’t die that easily."

Initially, everyone had not taken Xiao Yingying’s severe heart condition seriously, as she didn’t look like she had any major illness, just a bit malnourished. But now they realized this was no joking matter.

Seeing that the mood had become somewhat subdued because of her, Xiao Yingying apologetically said, "I’m really sorry for ruining the mood. I’ll go take a look around the rooms, you guys continue to drink."

This made everyone feel slightly awkward, and just as they were about to persuade her to stay, Song Xiaodong smiled and said, "Let her go. Being part of the festivity is already not easy for her."

Xiao Yingying nodded repeatedly and said, "Exactly, even just watching you all makes me happy. You really don’t need to worry about me." Then she got up from the dining table.

This prompted everyone to sigh with regret. Gatherings like these were normal for most people, but for a pretty young girl like Xiao Yingying, it was a luxury. It also made them realize for the first time how important one’s health truly is.