Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 198 Miao Qingqing Also Wants to Go

Chapter 198: Chapter 198 Miao Qingqing Also Wants to Go

"Yuming, who’s this?" Wang Yuming’s female companion came out, looped her arm through Wang Yuming’s, glanced at Song Xiaodong, and immediately frowned.

Wang Yuming said, "This is my high school classmate Song Xiaodong. Song Xiaodong, this is my girlfriend Cui Sijiao, she works at the Bureau of Finance."

Song Xiaodong immediately gave a thumbs-up and said, "Impressive, impressive, both halves of you are civil servants, and both in such powerful departments, truly enviable."

Wang Yuming laughed and said even more proudly, "Just alright, let’s not chat too much for now, take down my number, let’s have dinner together tonight."

Song Xiaodong and Wang Yuming exchanged phone numbers. Seeing the clunky phone that Song Xiaodong pulled out, Wang Yuming and Cui Sijiao couldn’t help but curl their lips in disdain.

After taking down the number, Wang Yuming and his girlfriend got ready to get in the car. Cui Sijiao then said, "You know, Yuming, it’s better to keep your distance from poor classmates like this in the future. They will definitely come to you for favors, and favors are fine, but people like this are stingy with money, and we’ll end up footing the bill for the kindness."

"I know, it’s been many years, it wouldn’t be nice not to give him my number," Wang Yuming explained quietly.

"Just be careful, with how tight things are controlled these days, you don’t want to get too close to unreliable people, especially the incompetent ones, better to avoid them if you can."

While talking, the two got in the car and then sped away.

Their voices weren’t loud, but Song Xiaodong’s hearing was very good, and he heard everything clearly. He shook his head but didn’t make a big deal of it. With his current abilities, he no longer needed others to think highly of him.

Li Gang came up beside Song Xiaodong, scoffed, and said, "That guy really thinks he’s something, acting all high and mighty in front of you. It’s hilarious, as if being civil servants makes them so great."

Neither Li Gang nor Wang Xiaoqiang had attended the same high school as Song Xiaodong, so they didn’t know Wang Yuming.

Song Xiaodong laughed it off and said, "Young people, having some achievement, like to show off a bit, it’s normal. After all, for many people, becoming a civil servant, especially in a good department, is indeed a big deal."

Li Gang rolled his eyes and retorted, "Psh! I can’t stand people like that. If it were me, I wouldn’t bother going to a class reunion like that."

"It’s nice to meet up after so many years," Song Xiaodong said with a smile.

Suddenly, Li Gang snickered and commented, "Imagine if they knew how well you’re doing now, wonder how colorful his face would get then."

Song Xiaodong tapped Li Gang on the head and said, "I’m not that bored. Classmates are about friendship. If it’s all about comparison, then what’s the point?"

Unconvinced, Li Gang said, "You might not want to compare, but there’s always someone who does. You haven’t been to a reunion. Once you go, you’ll see."

Song Xiaodong, of course, didn’t take it to heart, and he got busy helping Li Gang’s family carry the goods inside.

Miao Qingqing’s call came through, and when Song Xiaodong answered, Miao Qingqing said, "Song Xiaodong, are you free tonight? I want to treat you to dinner."

Song Xiaodong immediately asked warily, "Treat me to dinner? That generous? Don’t tell me you have something else for me to do?"

"No, I’ve been thinking, you saved my life, treated my injury, helped me close a deal, and yesterday you helped me get rid of the pests in my company. I really should treat you to a meal."

"Offering help without reason, up to no good, either a thief or a spy. I don’t believe you; you’re Xuanxuan, aren’t you?"

It really was Miao Qingqing on the phone. As she glanced at Miao Qingyuan, who was sitting to one side, her feelings were somewhat complicated.

Miao Qingyuan had heard through the grapevine that Song Xiaodong’s relationship with Vice Mayor Shen Dongyang was quite good now. And since Miao Qingyuan’s company really needed support from Shen Dongyang’s end, he had Miao Qingqing reach out to Song Xiaodong.

Miao Qingqing wasn’t too fond of such manipulations. She had explained to Miao Qingyuan the real nature of their relationship, but Miao Qingyuan cut to the chase, "I don’t care whether it’s real or fake. Last time he already went out as your boyfriend, and now the whole circle knows he’s your boyfriend. Even if it wasn’t true in the past, it can be true now."

Pressured by her father and recognizing the importance of the matter to the company, Miao Qingqing had no choice but to make the call.

Yet hearing Song Xiaodong say this, she actually felt quite apologetic. It seemed like all she ever did was take from Song Xiaodong, never giving him anything in return. Her tone softened suddenly, "I’m Qingqing, and I really want to invite you to dinner."

"Really? Why do I always feel like there’s a scheme behind it?"

Surprisingly, Miao Qingqing wasn’t annoyed. Her tone grew even softer, "So, will you accept the invitation or not?"

"Well... I have a class reunion tonight and I’ve just agreed to attend."

Miao Qingqing thought Song Xiaodong was making excuses, so she quickly said, "Okay then, I’ll go with you."

"You’ll come with me? How am I supposed to introduce you?"

"As your girlfriend," Miao Qingqing said naturally, with a hint of teasing in her voice.

"Come on, now you’re clinging to me."

"What now? Is that not okay? Everyone in my circle knows you’re my boyfriend now. Your circle should know I’m your girlfriend too, right?"

"Hey, hey, while that’s easy to say, I haven’t gotten any perks of being a boyfriend. This ’boyfriend’ role is all fame and no gain. I quit."

"What perks do you want? Haven’t you taken enough advantage of me lately, you jerk?" Miao Qingqing’s voice suddenly rose, revealing a CEO’s dominance in an instant.

"Alright, alright, no need to show your claws. I’ll come, but can you not act so domineering? It’s obvious that you’re the boss and I don’t want it to seem like I’m showing off. I don’t want my classmates to look at me differently."

To his surprise, Miao Qingqing was somewhat excited as she spoke, "You want to keep it low-key, huh? Okay, that does sound interesting. I’ll play along and be an ordinary person tonight, how’s that?"

Song Xiaodong rolled his eyes, "Fine, you big CEO, you’re also so idle. It leaves me speechless."

Miao Qingqing laughed softly, "I’ll consider it relaxation. It’s necessary to unwind a bit after being on edge all day."

After hanging up, Song Xiaodong shook his head in disbelief. He didn’t buy for a second that Miao Qingqing was just bored. Definitely, this girl had something up her sleeve and might just want his help with something later.

However, Song Xiaodong couldn’t bring himself to feel annoyed by Miao Qingqing’s constant requests. Perhaps it was because of that woman from two years ago, who looked just like her and Miao Xuanxuan, leaving Song Xiaodong with a lingering sentiment that he couldn’t forget.