Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 184: Light Seen Again

Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Light Seen Again

Back at home, Song Xiaoru immediately started to tidy up the living room after their colleagues had visited; even though they had been careful, the living room was still left in a mess, and for someone as diligent as Song Xiaodong, a messy house was unbearable.

Knowing his sister’s personality, Song Xiaodong helped out a bit, and then Song Xiaoru said, "You go take a shower first. I’ll wash your clothes afterward."

Song Xiaodong chuckled, "Sister, we have two bathrooms upstairs and downstairs, and we’ve even got a fully automatic washing machine now."

Song Xiaoru was taken aback, then chuckled lightly, "I’m just not used to it yet."

Song Xiaoru went upstairs while Song Xiaodong went downstairs, and both of them took a shower. The facilities were incomparably better than their previous home, but Song Xiaodong felt as if something was missing.

After showering, Song Xiaodong walked upstairs in just his boxer shorts and bare chest.

There was a shower room in the master bedroom, and just as Song Xiaoru came out of it, she suddenly screamed and stepped back, scolding, "Dongzi, you devil, why didn’t you let me know you were coming in?"

Song Xiaodong rubbed his nose. It was just their first day living there, and he had seen Song Xiaoru naked; if it had been another woman, it certainly would have been quite sensual, "Sister, I did call out to you when I came in."

Song Xiaoru, somewhat frustrated, spoke from the bathroom, "What shout? I didn’t hear you."

"I really did shout. You probably didn’t hear me because of the shower noise."

Song Xiaoru knew Song Xiaodong wouldn’t intentionally peek at her, but now she felt rather frustrated, especially since this was the bathroom inside the bedroom and she hadn’t thought to bring clothes in, not expecting that Song Xiaodong would come in, leaving her unable to go out naked.

"Dongzi, hand me a set of clothes."

Song Xiaodong quickly fetched a pair of panties and a nightgown for Song Xiaoru. He knocked on the bathroom door and handed them through a crack, "Sister, let’s go buy some more clothes in a few days. Not to mention outer garments, but your underwear is way too plain too."

"You rascal, that’s none of your business," Song Xiaoru took the clothes and started to dress inside the bathroom.

"It’s really important for your health, especially for a woman, because due to the body structure, if the underwear isn’t good, it can easily cause some gynecological diseases. You shouldn’t skimp on this," Song Xiaodong explained.

"I know, I’ll go buy some myself later." Song Xiaoru said as she opened the door, still drying her hair with a towel.

Song Xiaodong waited for Song Xiaoru to sit down on the bed, then jumped onto it, took the towel, and started drying her hair, "Sister, have you noticed that living here, we seem to be missing something?"

"Missing something?" Song Xiaoru asked, puzzled.

Song Xiaodong said, "I feel like the house we bought is too big, it feels too spacious. I have to go upstairs or downstairs just to see you, which really isn’t nice, so I was thinking, maybe I should just move in and live with you."

"You’re still going to live with me?" Song Xiaoru turned her head to look at Song Xiaodong.

"Yeah, don’t you think it’s too lonely with just the two of us on different floors?"

"That makes sense. We can move your things into the room next door later. We have plenty of rooms upstairs anyway."

Song Xiaodong cheerfully agreed, finished drying Song Xiaoru’s hair, then flopped down on the bed, "I’m staying here tonight."

"You little stinker, no way, this is my bed."

"Hehe, I just want to sleep in the same bed as you again, it makes it feel like the old home."

Although Song Xiaoru knew it wasn’t really appropriate, that statement touched the softest part of her heart. Looking at Song Xiaodong, she said softly, "Alright, alright, if you want to stay, then stay. You’re all grown up and still so clingy."

Song Xiaodong laughed and said, "I’ll cling as much as I can. Otherwise, once you get married, my brother-in-law definitely won’t let me cling to you like this."

"You..." Song Xiaoru shook her head, not refusing him. It was their first day in this new home, and she was quite excited. Naturally, she also wanted to chat a bit more with Song Xiaodong.

They lay on the bed talking for a long time and unknowingly fell asleep.

The next morning, Song Xiaoru went to work, letting Song Xiaodong drive the Ferrari. Song Xiaoru hesitated for a moment but didn’t refuse this time. Anyway, people at the company already knew, so there was no point in hiding it any longer.

This was the first time Song Xiaoru had driven the car to the office on her own. When she parked, she encountered two female coworkers. Although they greeted her, Song Xiaoru suddenly felt a certain distance between them.

It was an unavoidable situation. As power dynamics change, gaps emerge, and not everyone can be so casual, completely disregarding the changes in someone’s status, especially when someone who was previously inferior is suddenly so much stronger.

Inside the company, Song Xiaoru felt this change even more. When people spoke to her, there was a visible constraint, unlike the casual way they used to interact.

Song Xiaodong had nothing to do today. After getting up, he tidied up the house a bit. He didn’t mind doing household chores; if he didn’t do it, Song Xiaoru would have to, and he preferred that Song Xiaoru could relax when she got home.

Around ten o’clock, Song Xiaodong’s phone rang; it was an unknown number, and he casually answered it.

"Dongzi, it’s Qingqing." Miao Qingqing’s voice came from the other end.

"Eh, why are you being so nice today?" Song Xiaodong asked, somewhat surprised.

Miao Qingqing immediately said discontentedly, "So should I keep a straight face instead?"

"Of course not. It’s Monday, you, the boss, should be busy, right? What made you think of calling me?"

"Not much work today, and I’m a bit upset. Xuanxuan told me you bought a new house, and I haven’t visited yet. Won’t you invite me over?"

"Why do I feel like you visiting me never brings good news?"

"Are you letting me come or not?" Miao Qingqing’s voice came through menacingly.

"Then come on over. Having a beautiful woman visit is just what I wanted. Hehe, but just a heads up, I’m the only one home right now, so don’t blame me if anything happens."

"Hmph, I’m not afraid of you."

Song Xiaodong gave her his address, and then Miao Qingqing hung up the phone.

Song Xiaodong fiddled with his phone, feeling a bit strange. Why would Miao Qingqing suddenly come to his house? It seemed like there was some sort of scheme. He tried calling Miao Xuanxuan, but surprisingly, Miao Xuanxuan’s phone was turned off, thwarting his plan to get some information from Miao Xuanxuan.