Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 309 - 310 Xuanxuan’s Warning

Chapter 309: Chapter 310 Xuanxuan’s Warning

The next day was Saturday, and Song Xiaodong arrived at the clubhouse earlier than usual for one reason only, to see Miao Xuanxuan.

Over the past few days, Song Xiaodong had not reached out to Miao Xuanxuan, knowing that contacting her now would only make her sad. He thought giving her some time to calm down might help them handle their relationship better.

Waiting at the entrance for a while, he saw Miao Xuanxuan arrive, still dressed in simple casual clothes, sporting sneakers and her hair tied in a ponytail. Despite the smile on her face, she looked noticeably thinner.

This made Song Xiaodong feel a pang of heartache. He approached her and said, "Xuanxuan."

"You came so early, weren’t you just waiting for me?" Miao Xuanxuan squinted her eyes and flashed a sweet smile.

"Yes, I was waiting for you," Song Xiaodong conceded.

Unexpectedly, Miao Xuanxuan stepped closer and whispered in Song Xiaodong’s ear, "I must warn you, we have broken up, you shouldn’t harbor any inappropriate thoughts about me. You’re going to be my brother-in-law."

Feeling the warm breath from Miao Xuanxuan’s mouth and a faint scent waft toward him, Song Xiaodong felt his heart stir and nearly reached out to embrace her. However, after saying this, she quickly jumped away and playfully winked at him.

Song Xiaodong gave a wry smile and began, "Xuanxuan, we..."

Miao Xuanxuan instantly lifted her chin and said, "We, what? I’m your little aunt now. If you’re not honest, I’ll tell my sister and have her punish you by making you kneel and scrub the washboard, oh, we don’t have one, so I’ll make you kneel on the keyboard, and you won’t be able to type."

Looking at Miao Xuanxuan’s smiling face, Song Xiaodong felt an indescribable pain inside. He knew that she was putting on a façade and must be feeling worse inside, but how could he bear to expose her and force her back to her true self? He simply couldn’t be that cruel to Miao Xuanxuan.

"Alright, alright, my little... aunt, we are relatives after all, aren’t I supposed to take care of you?"

"That seems right, but let me remind you, don’t you dare have any improper thoughts about me, or I won’t be nice to you," Miao Xuanxuan waved her fist at Song Xiaodong.

"Yes, yes, whatever you say, I’ll listen to you," Song Xiaodong doted on her, readily agreeing to whatever would make Miao Xuanxuan happy. Whatever she said now, he wouldn’t refuse.

"Hmm, that’s better," Miao Xuanxuan boasted with her hands behind her back. Proudly swaying a little, she said, "Come on, let’s go inside. I want a big meal for lunch."

"No problem, I’ll treat you to something nice for lunch," Song Xiaodong quickly agreed. What he was most worried about was becoming strangers with Miao Xuanxuan, but evidently, he had been overthinking it.

Besides, Miao Xuanxuan acting this way was clearly the best approach. If she had really stopped caring about him, then Miao Qingqing would have certainly become suspicious. Miao Xuanxuan must have figured out these relationships over the past couple of days, that’s why she could face him like this.

Yet, Song Xiaodong still felt miserable inside. The two were lovers before, and he really liked Miao Xuanxuan, but now their relationship had suddenly changed. It wasn’t easy for anyone to accept such a change.

During the morning class, Song Xiaodong was somewhat distracted. As soon as it was noon, he quickly went to pick up Miao Xuanxuan, who came out giggling, greeted her friends, and then immediately linked arms with Song Xiaodong.

Song Xiaodong was suddenly overwhelmed with excitement, a movement he had always made routine and never paid much attention to, but now, it definitely thrilled him inexplicably, making him feel almost lightheaded as he walked.

Song Xiaodong had never felt this way before; being close to a woman, he always managed to feel justified. Now, he suddenly realized that it was because he never truly liked them. Perhaps it confirms that old saying, "you only realize the value of what you have once you lose it."

Miao Xuanxuan left the clubhouse with Song Xiaodong, greeting other people now and then on the road; no one could tell there was anything inappropriate about them, still believing they were a loving couple.

However, once they were out of the clubhouse and there were no familiar faces around, Miao Xuanxuan let go of Song Xiaodong’s arm, twisted her shoulders, and said, "Finally, the act is over; I’m exhausted."

"Acting..." Song Xiaodong’s face immediately darkened, followed by a bitter smile, a wave of sadness washing over him.

Miao Xuanxuan elbowed Song Xiaodong and looked at him sideways with a grin, "Hey, what’s with that look? We’ve broken up, you need to face our relationship for what it is now."

Song Xiaodong gave a bitter smile and said, "Xuanxuan, I really can’t let go."

"You’ll have to let go even if you can’t!" Miao Xuanxuan immediately glared at him and said, "You’re my brother-in-law, I won’t compete with my sister for a man, hmm, luckily I didn’t sleep with you back then, or you would have had both of us, and I would have really lost out."

Song Xiaodong wanted to laugh but couldn’t. He said, "Xuanxuan, even if I had something with your sister before, it doesn’t mean I absolutely have to be with her, right?"

"What? You dare not to be with my sister?" Miao Xuanxuan immediately glared at him fiercely and said, "Dongzi, I warn you, if you dare to leave my sister, I will fight you. I’m telling you, you are supposed to be my brother-in-law for life, and if you don’t intend to be one, hmph..."

Song Xiaodong chuckled dryly and said, "This compulsion... isn’t it a bit much?"

"It is compulsion. You’ve slept with my sister; you think you can just get away without acknowledging it? No way. I’m telling you, you better clear up all those frivolous relationships soon, because from now on, I’ll be watching you, and if you dare to be unfaithful to my sister, hmph!" Miao Xuanxuan waved her fists at Song Xiaodong, her face all scrunched up, emphasizing the danger she posed.

However, through Song Xiaodong’s eyes, Miao Xuanxuan looked unspeakably adorable at that moment, making him want to hold her and kiss her fervently.

"Hey, what’s that look in your eyes?" Miao Xuanxuan instantly read the intent in Song Xiaodong’s eyes, took a step back, hugged her chest, and said, "I’ve told you, you aren’t allowed to think about me that way."

At that moment, Song Xiaodong suddenly felt a sense of relief, no longer feeling so distressed, and said with a smile, "Xuanxuan, let me ask you a question."

"What question?" Miao Xuanxuan eyed Song Xiaodong warily.

The smile on Song Xiaodong’s face deepened as he said, "Tell me, if I did end up marrying your sister... I mean if, right, and while being with her, what if I kept thinking about you, what should I do?"

"You..." Miao Xuanxuan’s face turned red, her eyes suddenly watery, and opening her mouth, she found herself at a loss for words.