Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 205 Song Xiaoru’s Heart Fluttered

Chapter 205: Chapter 205 Song Xiaoru’s Heart Fluttered

Facing Miao Xuanxuan, Song Xiaodong always felt somewhat uneasy, especially in the face of Miao Xuanxuan’s aggressive demeanor, which made him feel a bit guilty.

With his arms crossed, Miao Xuanxuan glared and demanded, "Spill it, what are your thoughts regarding your affair with Miao Qingqing?"

Song Xiaodong placed his hands on Miao Xuanxuan’s shoulders, but Miao Xuanxuan just shrugged them off. Failing to shake him off completely, he didn’t struggle further and said irritatedly, "Don’t get handsy with me, I’m not as gullible as I used to be. Don’t even think about taking advantage of me."

Song Xiaodong cracked a slight smile and said, "Xuanxuan, you’re the only one who knows my secret. How could I possibly end up with your sister? If I really had to choose, I’d definitely choose you. I don’t want to be with a woman who’s always so stern and strong-willed."

Miao Xuanxuan’s tense face relaxed a bit as he said grumpily, "Don’t sweet-talk me."

Song Xiaodong spoke earnestly, "How could this be sweet-talk? I’m speaking the truth. You’re so cute and have such a great personality, we can have fun together."

"Smooth talker," Miao Xuanxuan spit at Song Xiaodong, but his stern face broke into a smile.

"Alright, you’d better go and dispel this idea of your dad’s. I don’t want to be forced into marriage. Most importantly, if I refuse, it would be awkward for Miao Qingqing and everyone involved."

Miao Xuanxuan rolled his eyes and said, "I can’t do anything about that. With my dad’s foul temper, how could I possibly persuade him? I’d say Amitabha Buddha if he doesn’t come trouble me."

Song Xiaodong said, "Then I’ll just keep my distance in the future."

Miao Xuanxuan stroked his chin, saying, "I feel like my dad wanting you and Qingqing together isn’t just because you’ve been to a hotel together or something. It seems there’s another motive. Although he’s not too bad to us, his business mindset is too strong, he wouldn’t rise early if there wasn’t profit. He wouldn’t be in such a hurry without sufficient benefit."

Song Xiaodong furrowed his brow, "So it’s like that, what does he want from me?"

"I have no idea." Miao Xuanxuan shrugged his shoulders.

"Xuanxuan!" Song Xiaodong looked into Miao Xuanxuan’s eyes and said, "The thing I told you, you didn’t tell your dad, did you?"

Miao Xuanxuan immediately waved his arms indignantly, "Are you doubting me?"

Seeing Miao Xuanxuan’s reaction, Song Xiaodong knew it wasn’t her doing. He shook his head apologetically, "It’s quite a serious matter, so I had to ask. If you didn’t tell him, then it’s strange, what could your dad be eyeing in me?"

Miao Xuanxuan observed Song Xiaodong puzzled, unable to figure it out, and let go of her anger. Watching Song Xiaodong in this state, she found his mystery quite alluring. Moreover, from Song Xiaodong’s tone, Miao Xuanxuan could sense that even Miao Qingyuan didn’t occupy a very significant place in his heart.

Even if she didn’t like her father’s authoritarian style, Miao Xuanxuan couldn’t help but admire him, considering him the greatest man in the world. Song Xiaodong’s disregard for Miao Qingyuan indeed had a fatal attraction for Miao Xuanxuan.

Song Xiaodong set aside this nagging doubt for the moment and said, "Alright, let’s not think about this for now. I need to go, my sister is waiting for me at home."

"Okay, bye then." Miao Xuanxuan flashed a brilliant smile and waved to Song Xiaodong, entering the building with light steps.

"Sis, why haven’t you gone to bed yet?" Upon entering, seeing Song Xiaoru still in the living room, Song Xiaodong couldn’t help feeling somewhat guilty.

Song Xiaodong approached Song Xiaoru and frowned slightly, saying, "I’m not tired yet. You smell like alcohol; go take a shower and change your clothes. Then I can wash them for you."

"It’s so late, let’s talk about it tomorrow,"

"I’m waiting for you anyway, washing a couple of clothes is just a simple matter."

"Sis, if I come back late, you really don’t have to wait for me; you should just go to sleep first."

"If I could fall asleep, I wouldn’t need you to tell me that," Song Xiaodong gave Song Xiaodong a sidelong glance and pushed him into the bathroom on the first floor.

Song Xiaodong said, "Sis! Then I’ll try not to come back late in the future."

"You’re a man, it’s normal to have social engagements outside. If you were to come home early every day, wouldn’t that mean you’re not capable?"

"Sis, if I find a wife like you who is so understanding, that would be great."

Song Xiaoru laughed softly and said, "With the way you monkey around, you should end up with a tough wife to keep you in line. You definitely can’t be spoiled like I spoil you, or else you’d turn the world upside down."

Song Xiaodong laughed proudly and said, "Haha, then I’d rather stay single forever and just let my sis spoil me."

"..."

"Hey, sis! Why are you so quiet all of a sudden?" Song Xiaodong didn’t hear a reply from Song Xiaoru and immediately asked.

Song Xiaoru was right outside the bathroom door, shaking her head gently. Recently, the Second Auntie and Third Aunt would call her from time to time, and the subject always revolved around persuading her to be with Song Xiaodong.

Hearing the same thing once or twice, Song Xiaoru might not care that much, but hearing it over and over, it was hardly possible for her not to think about it.

Even Song Xiaodong had thought that given their close relationship since childhood, if they really became husband and wife, they would surely be happy together.

The key issue was that Song Xiaodong would occasionally joke about the two of them being together, and those words always touched Song Xiaoru’s heartstrings the most, like just now. The moment she heard Song Xiaodong say that, she felt her heart flutter again.

"Hello, sis, what’s wrong?" Song Xiaodong opened the sliding door of the bathroom, stuck his head out, and saw Song Xiaoru standing at the door, her cheeks flushed. He immediately became anxious and said, "Sis, are you feeling unwell?"

Song Xiaoru touched her warm cheeks and said, "I’m fine. Hurry up and hand out your clothes, so I can go wash them for you."

"Really? Why do I feel like something is off with you?" Song Xiaodong frowned, his face full of concern.

Song Xiaoru, having calmed herself down, gave him a glance and said, "Don’t talk nonsense."

Song Xiaodong stared at Song Xiaoru and said, "Sis, if there’s anything, you can’t hide it from me. Even if it’s a huge deal, I can take it on for you."

Song Xiaoru smiled sweetly and said, "I know, you are the man of our family, strong and dependable."

Only then did Song Xiaodong hand out the clothes. Song Xiaoru took the clothes and walked upstairs, sighing inwardly. She believed in Song Xiaodong’s abilities, but the issue she was grappling with was something that even with all his capabilities, Song Xiaodong couldn’t solve.