Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 273 - 274: Miao Qingqing’s Status

Chapter 273: Chapter 274: Miao Qingqing’s Status

Jin Long was indeed very annoyed and quite angry. He had been dominating the area for so long, and truly, no one had ever dared to provoke him like this. Not only had someone beaten up his men, but they had also extorted ten million from him. That was simply unbearable.

It was not easy to find Song Xiaodong from the photo, as not many people knew him, but finding Miao Xuanxuan was much easier. Miao Qingqing was quite famous throughout the entire city.

At just twenty-four, she was already the president of a company worth over two billion and was so beautiful—how could she not attract attention? Miao Qingqing was even privately called the most man-crazing woman in the entirety of Tiannan City.

Thus, Miao Xuanxuan’s photo was quickly identified as Miao Qingqing.

Qian Zizai frowned and said, "So it’s that woman. No wonder that guy was so confident."

"What of it? Even if the Miao family’s company is huge, if they cross me, I won’t make it easy for them. I’ll arrange for her to be kidnapped right away," Jin Long said through gritted teeth.

Qian Zizai shook his head and said, "Brother Long, if she was just wealthy, that would be one thing, but her social status is there. If we touch her, the societal impact will be huge. Those of us in this line of work are, after all, supposed to stay in the shadows. We can be covered by officials on the surface, but if we target Miao Qingqing, the whole of Tiannan City would be shaken. I’m afraid we couldn’t bear the consequences."

People like Jin Long who mixed in the underworld could not afford to provoke government action. Usually, as long as they did not go overboard and were involved in some beneficial deals, everyone turned a blind eye. But if they truly angered those above, and those officials decided to crack down, even if their power was immense, they could not stand against the government; the only outcome would be a dead end.

In the eyes of city leaders, a positive star enterprise was far more important than someone like Jin Long.

Jin Long understood all this, but he found the indignity hard to swallow and said, "So what, I just swallow this loss?"

Qian Zizai shook his head and said, "We can’t just take this loss, but we can’t just blatantly go after them either. That would bring us no benefits and only harm. We should plan carefully first. We’ll investigate that guy further and then devise a plan. Even if we can’t touch Miao Qingqing, we can still take out that kid."

"Huh..." Jin Long took a deep breath and finally said reluctantly, "Fine, you arrange this, Zizai. But I won’t forget the Miao family, hmm, I’ll have my chance eventually. I must get that woman in my bed and play her cruelly."

Saturday night at home, Song Xiaodong obediently slept upstairs. He did not dare to mess with the sisters downstairs; if he got the wrong person, the consequences would be even uglier.

He didn’t tell Song Xiaoru about this either, as it would have put her in a difficult position, better she didn’t know.

After breakfast the next morning, all four were in the living room when Song Xiaodong’s phone rang.

Seeing it was Shen Yue’s call, Song Xiaodong answered. Shen Yue invited him over for dinner, and after hesitating, he accepted.

"Do you have plans for the afternoon?" Miao Xuanxuan asked.

Song Xiaodong replied, "Deputy Mayor Shen has invited me to his place for dinner and to play chess a bit."

Miao Xuanxuan showed no reaction, but Miao Qingqing’s eyes lit up and she said, "Going to Deputy Mayor Shen’s house, can I come with you?"

Song Xiaodong hesitated and said, "Bring you... that might be a bit inconvenient, right?"

"What’s inconvenient about that? You can just say I’m your girlfriend," Miao Qingqing blurted out without thinking. Her father originally wanted her to be with Song Xiaodong because he knew Song Xiaodong had connections with Shen Dongyang, and of course, Miao Qingqing understood its significance very well. She had been seeking an opportunity all these days, and now it finally presented itself.

Song Xiaoru immediately looked at Miao Qingqing, who quickly coughed lightly and said, "I mean pretend, Sister Xiaoru, don’t misunderstand."

Song Xiaoru smiled and said nothing, but she thought Miao Qingqing’s words sounded too natural. Could it be that Song Xiaodong really had a relationship with Miao Qingqing? She didn’t ask out loud, deciding to wait and ask Song Xiaodong privately.

Song Xiaodong smirked and said, "I really don’t know if I should let you go with that identity, considering Deputy Mayor Shen is still thinking of setting me up with his daughter."

"Oh, come on, don’t brag. What’s so good about you? You’re lecherous, rogue, and fickle-hearted. Why would the deputy mayor’s daughter fancy you?" Miao Qingqing taunted Song Xiaodong slickly.

But suddenly realizing Song Xiaoru was there, she once again felt awkward. Insulting Song Xiaodong in front of his sister was a bit too much, even though she was familiar with Song Xiaoru.

However, Song Xiaoru didn’t seem to mind. Watching Song Xiaodong joking with the twin sisters was quite an amusing sight.

Song Xiaodong shrugged and said, "Sorry, but it’s true. So it would be awkward for you to go in that capacity."

"You’re not really thinking about becoming Deputy Mayor Shen’s son-in-law, are you?" Miao Xuanxuan asked teasingly, but Song Xiaodong sensed a strong hint of danger in her smile.

Song Xiaodong hurriedly said, "How could I agree to that? I’ve already told Shen Yue that I’m just stringing her parents along, I just see her as a younger sister." He then felt the dangerous vibe from Miao Xuanxuan fade.

Listening to Song Xiaodong say this, Miao Qingqing seemed satisfied and said, "If that’s the case, then going as your girlfriend really isn’t appropriate. What about as a friend?"

Song Xiaodong straightforwardly replied, "Let’s forget about it. I’ll just give you a direct recommendation. No need for these roundabout methods. If he can help, he will; if not, he won’t. Business dealings like this, going round and round, are truly pointless."

Miao Qingqing was taken aback, though she thought Song Xiaodong’s approach was simple and brutal, yet it seemed the most direct and effective.

"Okay, let’s all go together then," Miao Qingqing nodded.

Miao Xuanxuan then leaned towards Miao Qingqing and whispered, "Sis, be careful not to let anyone steal his soul away."

Miao Qingqing’s face turned red, but she still nodded...