Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 324 - 325 Miao Xuanxuan’s Decision

Chapter 324: Chapter 325 Miao Xuanxuan’s Decision

"I... I didn’t say I want to sleep with him," Miao Qingqing said with a blush.

"Humph, didn’t you sleep with him two years ago?" Miao Xuanxuan gave Miao Qingqing a disdainful look and said, "Although I haven’t experienced it myself, I know you too well. If he wasn’t really that attractive to you, how could you have done such a thing? Two years ago was like that, and now you’re together day and night, you must be even less able to control yourself."

Miao Qingqing’s lips twitched, and she said with a flushed face, "Alright, I admit, ever since I remembered what happened two years ago, I always have these impulses from time to time."

"That’s why I have to remind you," Miao Xuanxuan now sounded like a sister lecturing her younger sibling, "It’s not that I’m saying Dongzi is no good, but men are mostly the same, they definitely don’t cherish what comes easily. You not only shouldn’t just sleep with him randomly, but also, the incident from two years ago, he especially cannot know about it, at least not until he really falls in love with you and genuinely wants to marry you, only then can you sleep with him."

"Oh... okay, I will control myself," Miao Qingqing responded earnestly.

"That’s good, if you can control that aspect, then you can give him some treats at other times, like making small moves, getting close and snuggly, or even a little intimate, kissing and such is certainly fine, even if it’s touching and the like, it’s not really a big deal."

Miao Qingqing spoke awkwardly, "I understand."

"Hehe, it seems our sister is really in the mood for love, and soon will be someone’s wife," Miao Xuanxuan said, obviously with a sense of melancholy and sourness, words that spilled out without control, and immediately after, Miao Xuanxuan regretted them.

But Miao Qingqing suddenly embraced Miao Xuanxuan, speaking tenderly, "Xuanxuan, no matter what, you’re my dearest sister, even if someday I get married, I will definitely take care of you. Husbands can be replaced, but I only have you as a sister in this world, irreplaceable by anyone."

"Sister!" Miao Xuanxuan’s heart suddenly felt sour, and she hugged Miao Qingqing, tears streaming uncontrollably.

The two embraced, chatting for a while longer before Miao Qingqing went to sleep first, but Miao Xuanxuan couldn’t fall asleep for a while.

The things she had said to Miao Qingqing were definitely meant for Miao Qingqing’s own good, but deep down, there was some self-interest involved, possibly jealousy at play—she didn’t really want Song Xiaodong to sleep with Miao Qingqing, but Miao Xuanxuan also knew there was another reason.

If Song Xiaodong and Miao Qingqing delayed being intimate, then she could occasionally pretend to be Miao Qingqing and get close to Song Xiaodong without being discovered.

However, if Miao Qingqing and Song Xiaodong really did sleep together, then Miao Qingqing would likely end up sharing a bed with Song Xiaodong every day, leaving no more chances for her to sneak into Song Xiaodong’s bed.

Even if Miao Qingqing didn’t share a bed with Song Xiaodong, her impersonation would be too obvious if Song Xiaodong was expecting to sleep together and she refused; if she agreed, she’d be immediately exposed.

"Ah, how could I have such thoughts?" Miao Xuanxuan sighed inwardly, but once the idea took root, it grew stubbornly and vigorously within her heart, unstoppable.

"Alright, I will only sneakily do it once a month, just once, absolutely no more," Miao Xuanxuan found the most comforting excuse for herself, and her mood lightened considerably, "Once a month, as long as I pick the right opportunity, I won’t be discovered. And just once a month doesn’t really count as betraying Qingqing, after all, Dongzi and I were a couple before, and it was I who let Qingqing have him."

Miao Xuanxuan had slept as well, and quite deeply at that—it was the best night’s sleep she’d had since her father had passed away.

The next morning, Song Xiaodong still went to the hall with Miao Xuanxuan.

"Xuanxuan, why do you seem to be in such a good mood today?" Song Xiaodong noticed something different about Miao Xuanxuan.

Miao Xuanxuan tossed her hair and said, "Can’t I be in a good mood?"

Song Xiaodong laughed and replied, "Of course I’m happy when you’re in a good mood."

Miao Xuanxuan narrowed her eyes and said, "Really? I don’t think that’s the case. You must be thinking, ’Now that Miao Xuanxuan has broken up with me, I must be unhappy all the time.’

Song Xiaodong was momentarily at a loss for words; they had avoided this topic for some time, and Miao Xuanxuan’s sudden mention of it in such a light-hearted manner truly gave him an inexplicable sense of loss.

"Look at that, didn’t I hit the nail on the head with your expression?" Miao Xuanxuan gloated, then put her hand on Song Xiaodong’s shoulder and said with a grin, "I’m sorry, Mr. Song Xiaodong, but I’ve completely moved on. I won’t dwell on this matter anymore, so you should quickly pack away that manly pride of yours and obediently be with my prideful Sister Qingqing."

The corner of Song Xiaodong’s mouth twitched as he said, "Xuanxuan, you really know how to let go."

"Of course, don’t look so gloomy. I won’t sympathize with you if you keep that up, haha..." Miao Xuanxuan laughed heartily with delight and pulled Song Xiaodong into the car.

Song Xiaodong would be lying if he said he wasn’t frustrated. He couldn’t quite understand how Miao Xuanxuan could just let go so easily, but regardless, it was obviously a good thing for Miao Xuanxuan. He should be happy for her, naturally not wanting Miao Xuanxuan to be always in a state of confusion.

Sitting in the car, he inhaled deeply and said, "Alright, Xuanxuan, what I want to see most is your smile. As long as you’re happy, I support you."

"Haha... your support doesn’t matter anyway." Miao Xuanxuan was even prouder, turned on the car’s music, and gently swayed her body with the tunes, looking utterly joyous and content.

Song Xiaodong could truly see that Miao Xuanxuan was happy. It was different from her usual feigned happiness; he could tell. The current Miao Xuanxuan exuded joy from the inside out, the same kind of happiness as when he had first met her.

But he really couldn’t figure it out—why had Miao Xuanxuan suddenly come to terms with everything overnight? Could it be because Miao Qingqing visited his room last night, and Miao Xuanxuan had seen it? So she gave up all at once?

It seemed that was the only reason that made sense.

Song Xiaodong was puzzled, and probably anyone else would not be able to fathom Miao Xuanxuan’s true thoughts. Such thoughts, fraught with absurdity and boldness, could only come from someone with Miao Xuanxuan’s carefree personality. Had she and Miao Qingqing switched places, it certainly wouldn’t hold true.