Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 393 - 394 Ready to Suit Up

Chapter 393: Chapter 394 Ready to Suit Up

Song Xiaodong felt a warmth in his heart; it was the first time Miao Qingqing had been so bold in front of him. Watching her remove her clothes one by one until she was down to a bikini, Song Xiaodong couldn’t help himself and went over to hug her immediately.

"I... I’m changing, don’t mess around," Miao Qingqing turned her head away, not daring to meet Song Xiaodong’s gaze, her voice trembling a little.

Song Xiaodong gently stroked Miao Qingqing’s back, saying softly, "Qingqing, you’re so beautiful."

"You... I... I’m going to take a bath, stop it."

"Hmm, go ahead, I’ve already finished mine, I’ll just wait for you here," Song Xiaodong did not persist in troubling Miao Qingqing further and let her go.

Miao Qingqing quickly put on her nightgown, the very one that Miao Xuanxuan had worn earlier. The two of them were just like that, occasionally displaying a kind of unique mental connection.

Miao Qingqing ran out of the bedroom, while Song Xiaodong lay straight down on Miao Qingqing’s bed. At that moment, he felt no excitement or anticipation, just a sense of calmness, with his mind occupied by some questions about his abilities.

Seven years ago, Song Xiaodong was just an ordinary person, only slightly stronger physically. After joining the military, he quickly exhibited unique abilities. Five years ago, he was transferred to a mysterious organization within a military unit, where Song Xiaodong encountered more profound things, and it was there that he learned medical skills, which significantly boosted his strength.

But this past year, Song Xiaodong felt he had hit a bottleneck with his strength, which no amount of combat could help him break through.

One of the reasons he returned to city life was to change his environment in the hopes of finding a new breakthrough.

Today, as his state of mind relaxed, the bottleneck that had been bogging him down seemed to loosen ever so slightly, an extraordinary sensation. Song Xiaodong couldn’t explain it; it wasn’t something that one could understand unless they were a truly top-notch expert.

The door opened, and Miao Qingqing walked in again, still wearing the same nightgown, though it seemed she wasn’t wearing a bra underneath, as its outline was quite obvious.

Miao Qingqing closed the door and then quietly pushed down the lock before slowly making her way to the bed.

Song Xiaodong watched Miao Qingqing in silence, with a gentle smile on his face, differing from his usual rascal-like grin. Instead, it carried a sense of peaceful composure, which relaxed Miao Qingqing’s initially tense mood upon seeing it.

"What are you smiling at?" Miao Qingqing sat down, twisted her body, and climbed onto the bed, removing the towel from her head to wipe her still-damp hair.

Song Xiaodong sat up and said, "Let me help you with that." He took the towel from Miao Qingqing’s hands and began to carefully dry her hair.

"Dongzi, why does it feel like you’re different from usual?" Miao Qingqing enjoyed Song Xiaodong’s attentiveness and couldn’t help asking.

Song Xiaodong cracked a slight smile, replying, "Of course, I’m different. Before, I always thought about taking advantage of you, but now that you’re my true girlfriend, I definitely can’t treat you like I did before."

"You being like this... actually makes me feel a little uncomfortable," Miao Qingqing turned her head to glance at Song Xiaodong.

"Oh? Do you feel better now, or did you prefer how things were before?" Song Xiaodong asked with a smile.

"This... It’s hard to say. When you were like before, I’d feel very nervous around you, but I didn’t dislike it. But now, I actually find myself feeling pretty relaxed."

Song Xiaodong said, "Actually, the boyfriend you’re really looking for should be someone suave, cultured, and refined, so it’s understandable that you’d have some difficulty accepting my previous self."

"You’re making a lot of sense. I used to wonder why I never felt strongly about you, and now I realize you weren’t my type. Ah, sorry, I don’t mean to go back on my word. I, Miao Qingqing, always keep my promises. I’ll be your girlfriend and won’t go back on it."

Song Xiaodong put down the towel, took Miao Qingqing by the shoulders, and had her face him as he said, "Qingqing, don’t force yourself. Men and women are different. A man just needs to find the woman in front of him acceptable, and they can get into bed right away. But it’s different for women. They can only let go in bed if they’ve genuinely accepted the other person in their heart. Otherwise, even if they end up in bed, it won’t feel right. I, Song Xiaodong, may be quite lecherous, but I really don’t like women who can’t let go. If it’s forced, then I find it meaningless."

"You... You mean, even if I don’t agree today, you won’t blame me?" Miao Qingqing looked at Song Xiaodong in surprise.

"Yeah, what’s there to blame you for? I’m not clueless about our relationship. Even if I got you like this, it wouldn’t be fun for me. For me, Song Xiaodong, if a woman’s going to get into bed with me, she has to be wholeheartedly willing."

There was a faint smile on Song Xiaodong’s face, yet in his gaze there was a sense of confidence and determination.

Miao Qingqing met his gaze, and at that moment, she felt truly intoxicated, saying, "Dongzi, seeing you like this, I actually find myself starting to like you."

"Ha... Exactly," said Song Xiaodong as he placed his right hand on Miao Qingqing’s left breast, continuing, "To act according to one’s true feelings is what brings the most happiness. I don’t want my woman to always have a knot in her heart. If that knot can’t be untied, and one day she puts a green hat on me, that would drive me crazy."

"You jerk, do I, Miao Qingqing, seem like that kind of person?" Miao Qingqing glared at Song Xiaodong.

"My bad," said Song Xiaodong with an easy laugh.

Miao Qingqing looked at Song Xiaodong for a good ten seconds and then gently shook her head, saying, "Dongzi, you don’t have to change yourself so drastically just to please me. This change is too drastic for me; it makes me uncomfortable."

Song Xiaodong laughed heartily and said, "Well, you’re wrong about that. I’m not changing myself just to please you. Everything I’m doing now is led by my true feelings."

"True feelings?" Miao Qingqing was still confused.

Patting Miao Qingqing’s shoulder, Song Xiaodong said, "Alright, stop overthinking it. Regardless, I’m staying at your place tonight."

"This... Okay!" Miao Qingqing, who had prepared in advance, blushed and handed a square plastic packet to Song Xiaodong, saying, "Sorry, I’m not ready for kids so soon, so you... you’ll have to wear this."

Song Xiaodong took the item, a playful look appearing on his face all of a sudden. Miao Qingqing sure was well-prepared, even having condoms ready.