Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 229: It’s Really Bullying

Chapter 229: Chapter 229: It’s Really Bullying

"Could it not be the case?" Miao Xuanxuan turned around and glared at Ding Haixing.

"Ha..." Ding Haixing first let out a loud laugh, then his expression suddenly darkened, and he said, "In this city, there are still people who dare to curse the Ding family. I originally wanted to let you all go, but now, you all can stay here."

"Psh! You think this place is a dragon’s den and tiger’s cave, huh? I can leave whenever I want." Miao Xuanxuan, always fearless and bold, never considered that the prestigious family background of the other party would matter much and quickly took Song Xiaodong to leave.

"Hold these," Ding Haixing commanded with a cold shout, referring to "this swindler and the sharp-tongued little girl," as four big men immediately blocked Song Xiaodong and Miao Xuanxuan’s path.

At this moment, Ding Hailong also became furious and shouted, "Stop!" He then turned to Ding Haixing with a somber face and said, "Ding Haixing, do not go too far, I invited them to treat our grandfather."

Ding Haixing sneered and retorted, "Ding Hailong, you’ve actually brought a swindler. Not holding you responsible is already generous."

"You..." Ding Hailong’s face turned an ashen blue.

"Hmph, Ding Hailong, times have changed. Now our father runs the Ding family. You’d better quietly continue being a university professor, and better stay out of other matters."

With a face as blue as iron and clenched fists, Ding Hailong’s reaction betrayed his limited standing within the Ding family, despite being older than his peers.

Taking a deep breath, Ding Hailong said, "Fine, regardless, these are the guests I invited. I’m letting them go, any problem with that?"

Ding Haixing coldly replied, "There was no problem originally, but now that this little girl has insulted our Ding family, thinking she can just walk out so easily, how is that possible? Where then is the dignity of our Ding family? Will any random Tom, Dick, or Harry be allowed to swagger into our Ding family’s place in the future?"

"You... this is absolutely absurd!" Ding Hailong’s forehead veins throbbed visibly.

Ding Haixing patted his shoulder and said, "Third brother, you are suited for academic research. These matters are not for you."

Then with a cold snort, he commanded, "Arrest them."

At this moment, Miao Qingqing’s eyebrows were deeply furrowed; she had not anticipated such a situation and was extremely annoyed. However, she knew the Ding family’s influence was great. Even though the Miao family was wealthy, it could not compare to that of the Ding family, and if they truly angered the Ding family, it would definitely bring major troubles to the Miao family.

Biting her lip, Miao Qingqing said, "I’m sorry, I apologize to my sister."

Miao Xuanxuan strode over, pulled Miao Qingqing aside, and glaring, shouted, "Apologize? Why should we apologize? Dongzi came to treat their family member. You didn’t treat us with the respect due, and yet you treat us this way? Is this what your esteemed family does?"

"Well said!" Song Xiaodong couldn’t help but loudly praise her; he truly admired Miao Xuanxuan’s temperament.

"Xuanxuan, don’t talk nonsense, the Ding family is not one we can afford to offend," Miao Qingqing quickly lowered her voice.

Unconvinced, Miao Xuanxuan retorted, "So what if we can’t afford to offend them? If we can’t offend them, can’t we avoid them? Dongzi, let’s go!"

Song Xiaodong said, "Okay! Let’s go!" With arms outstretched, he wrapped his arms around their waists and tried to lead them out.

Miao Qingqing’s mouth twitched. Today’s incident had escalated severely, but she indeed felt aggrieved. She had come with good intentions to help, and now she had suffered such humiliation. Glancing at Ding Hailong, she followed Song Xiaodong out.

The four sturdy men blocked the doorway, stopping Song Xiaodong and the two women from leaving. Ding Haixing sneered from behind and disdainfully said, "Do you think you can just come and go as you please in the Ding family’s territory? Everyone, stay back."

"Just because of them?" Song Xiaodong sneered back, looking at the four men with contempt.

The expressions on those four men’s faces didn’t change, but their gaze was fixed on Song Xiaodong with a fierce intensity. These were clearly not mere scoundrels; they were special forces who had truly been on the battlefield and had killed men.

"If anyone dares to step out of this door, break his legs!" Ding Haixing coldly issued the threat.

Song Xiaodong’s expression instantly turned icy as he took a step forward.

Miao Qingqing was startled and quickly grabbed Song Xiaodong’s clothes, whispering, "Don’t be impulsive, I’m calling my dad right now."

Miao Xuanxuan, however, held his head up and said, "I want to see who can break my legs." He was not afraid at all.

While Miao Qingqing was making the call, Song Xiaodong had already walked up to the four men. Miao Qingqing’s heart jumped wildly and she thought to herself, Why does Song Xiaodong have to be so stubborn? Can’t he just hold back and find another way?

"Move aside!" Song Xiaodong said coldly.

The four men didn’t move, but each one of them heightened their alertness. Veteran warriors as they were, they sensed a strong danger emanating from Song Xiaodong.

"I remind you once again, they are all retired special forces, battle-hardened veterans for whom killing a person is trivial—their leg skills could easily break your legs as if playing."

Song Xiaodong sneered again. Without saying more, holding onto the arms of the two women in the same position, he suddenly kicked out towards the man on the right in front of him.

The kick lacked any fancy tricks and wasn’t too fast—it was straightforward and righteous.

The big man bellowed, immediately counterkicking, his lips curling into a sinister smile. His leg skills were the strongest; one kick could break a thick sapling, and now facing Song Xiaodong, he could break his leg with one direct kick.

Their legs collided, creating a sound not typical of flesh hitting flesh but rather a crisp metallic clang.

"Idiot!" Ding Hailong cursed when he saw Song Xiaodong initiating the fight.

But his curse had barely ended when his face changed, because Song Xiaodong was still standing fine, whereas his family’s leg-skilled bodyguard was now crying out in suppressed pain, down on one knee, with the leg he had just kicked suspended weakly, his face twisted in pain as sweat beads as large as beans emerged on his forehead.

"Move aside!" Song Xiaodong, undisturbed, uttered calmly.

The voice was not loud, but it exerted immense pressure on the four men in front of him. Just by demonstrating his skills, they knew that this young man’s strength was extraordinary. Even if the four of them worked together, they probably stood no chance at all.