Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 266 - 267: It’s Over, All Over

Chapter 266: Chapter 267: It’s Over, All Over

"Ah! Captain Ding!" He Yang also chased out of the private room. Seeing Ding Haikui, he immediately exclaimed in surprise.

Ding Haikui nodded at He Yang, then turned to Song Xiaodong and said, "Mr. Song, this is..."

Upon hearing Ding Haikui speak to Song Xiaodong so courteously, Chen Qiusheng’s heart sank suddenly. Ding Haikui was not only his direct superior but also had a very powerful background. Although Chen didn’t know the capabilities of families like the Ding family, he knew that Ding Haikui’s background was by no means simple. Now, Ding was being so polite to the young man who had just beaten him, and Chen felt that things were looking ominous.

Song Xiaodong looked indifferently at Chen Qiusheng and said, "My friend invited this esteemed Section Chief Chen for a meal, and then Section Chief Chen wanted my friend to be his lover. I couldn’t stand it, so I gave him a beating."

Ding Haikui’s face immediately darkened as he stared at Chen Qiusheng and said coldly, "What audacity you have, Chen Qiusheng. As a public official, to be drinking at midday, and to make such an indecent proposal, it’s simply outrageous."

"Captain Ding! Captain Ding! Let me explain." Chen Qiusheng felt even more ominous and hastily said, "I indeed drank too much just now, and those were all drunken words. I apologize to President Li right now, President Li, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. The alcohol didn’t reach my own belly, but went straight to a dog’s belly instead."

"Hmph! Just now there was someone who said they wanted to shut down my friend’s club and wouldn’t stop until I was dead," Song Xiaodong added indifferently.

Hearing this, Ding Haikui immediately understood Song Xiaodong’s implications. His expression turned even more forebodingly dark as he said to Song Xiaodong, "Mr. Song, it’s not convenient to handle this here, but I will certainly give you a satisfactory explanation later on."

Song Xiaodong nodded and said, "I trust you will handle it well." Then he gave Chen Qiusheng a cold glance and left with Miao Xuanxuan and Li Sijie.

"Captain Ding... who is that guy?" Chen Qiusheng still thought Ding Haikui was protecting him and asked with a smile.

Ding Haikui really wanted to slap Chen Qiusheng right then. This idiot had actually dared to provoke Song Xiaodong; he was literally asking for death. Thinking about his own third uncle’s son who had gotten his legs broken just for messing with Song Xiaodong, Chen Qiusheng was lucky to end up like this.

Chen Qiusheng was indeed one of Ding Haikui’s capable subordinates, and he had brought him up himself, so in the end, he still said, "Who is he? He’s someone I can’t afford to mess with. Right now, call back the people you’ve sent out immediately. Then, wait for processing this afternoon. And, you should inform your family. You are probably going to be locked up for a few years."

"What? Captain Ding, what do you mean?" Chen Qiusheng was stunned.

"What do I mean? You’re already in a life-and-death struggle with someone. You think a few years in prison will just let it all blow over?"

"Captain Ding? Isn’t this a bit too severe? I was just talking; I didn’t really do anything to that woman, did I?"

"You still want to do something to that woman?" Ding Haikui, angered, raised his hand and slapped Chen Qiusheng hard, saying in fury, "If you really had done something to that woman? Then you wouldn’t have had the chance to talk to me today. Enough with your nonsense; I’m reminding you out of respect for your loyalty, otherwise, I would have sent you straight inside."

Chen Qiusheng collapsed on the spot. He completely understood Ding Haikui’s words now—that not only was he going to be dismissed from his post and punished, but they were also going to have the Discipline Inspection Commission look into him.

Thinking about how arrogantly he had acted towards Li Sijie just now gave an idea of his typical behavior—could the issues with him really be few? Moreover, he could tell from Ding Haikui’s attitude that there was simply no room for negotiation; it was clearly a fight to the end. At this moment, he felt extreme regret. Why had he spoken so definitively? Couldn’t he have left himself any room for a chance?

The trio of Song Xiaodong descended the stairs and went straight to the car where Li Sijie said, "I’d better take a taxi. Your car won’t fit all of us."

Miao Xuanxuan replied, "It’s fine; none of us drank. You take this car; I’ll drive yours back."

Li Sijie hesitated for a moment but eventually agreed. She wanted to have a few words alone with Song Xiaodong.

Sitting in the red Ferrari, Li Sijie looked at Song Xiaodong with gratitude and said, "Dongzi, you’ve helped me out again."

"Why be formal with me? Don’t forget, I’m also a shareholder of the club. That guy even dared to shut it down, cutting off my source of income. How could I let him off?"

"That’s true." Hearing this reason, Li Sijie felt a deep disappointment inside. Of course, she would have preferred Song Xiaodong came to her aid because of her.

Sensing Li Sijie’s dejection, Song Xiaodong also sighed inwardly. He could feel that Li Sijie truly had feelings for him. If it were before, he could have been with her without any reservations since they had agreed not to involve feelings and only fulfill each other’s needs, but now that he was dating Miao Xuanxuan, he couldn’t do that anymore.

The car drove a distance before Li Sijie softly said, "Dongzi, you and Xuanxuan are getting along well now, right?"

Song Xiaodong nodded and replied, "We’re pretty good now."

"Then I really should congratulate you." Li Sijie tried to smile, but the smile wasn’t very natural or attractive.

"Thank you." Song Xiaodong sighed internally and then, with a smile, said, "President Li, no matter when, if you have trouble or difficulties, you can tell me. Don’t face them alone. It’s hard for a woman to do business; sometimes people want you to give more. Such things—I will help you withstand them."

Li Sijie’s eyes reddened, a surge of emotion causing her nose to tingle and tears quickly streamed down her face.

Song Xiaodong exhaled and extended his right hand, patting Li Sijie’s leg and said softly, "Don’t feel bad. Although I can’t give you anything or any promises, I can still be a strong support for you."

Li Sijie grabbed Song Xiaodong’s hand, lifted it, brought it to her mouth, and kissed it softly, her voice choked as she said, "With these words from you, I’m satisfied." Then she took a deep breath, smiled again and said, "I’m not so fragile. To have come this far in business, I’m not just a pretty face."