Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 404 - 405 Get Out

Chapter 404: Chapter 405 Get Out

"Whatever," Song Xiaodong said indifferently.

Second Uncle immediately became anxious. After all, Song Yu was only the child of his cousin, while Song Xiaodong was his own elder brother’s child. He naturally had a closer bond with and more concern for Song Xiaodong. He quickly said, "Don’t do this. Let’s talk it out, Dongzi. Don’t be so stubborn. Work is a lifelong matter. We can’t let a small issue cause a big loss. How about this... Deqing, let me apologize on behalf of my nephew. Let’s just leave it at that."

Song Deqing immediately said, "Second Brother, this is a matter for the young people. You should stay out of it. Today is about celebrating your grandson’s wedding. We brought so many leaders to add shine to your face."

In rural celebrations, there’s often an element of competition. The more guests attend, especially important figures, the more face the host gains. To the Second Uncle, those local leaders were significant figures indeed, and their presence indeed brought him a lot of prestige.

However, with everything that was happening to Song Xiaodong, he felt quite uncomfortable. His elder brother had passed away, and when his family was struggling, he hadn’t been able to help the two poor kids, Song Xiaodong and Song Xiaoru. Now, the idea of Song Xiaodong being wronged because of his family made him feel even worse.

Song Xiaodong felt Second Uncle’s protective sentiment, which brought him considerable consolation. He said, "Second Uncle, just let it be. If some people really want to bully others because of their power, they will easily reap what they sow. We don’t need to bother with them. With his little ability, he can’t do anything to me."

Ding Yuelin sneered, "It seems I need to put you in your place, or you’ll end up looking down on me." As he spoke, Ding Yuelin had already dialed a number. Second Uncle wanted to speak, but Song Xiaodong, smiling, pulled him back and said, "Second Uncle, today is a day of great celebration. We can’t let a couple of flies spoil our mood. Let’s be happy and focus on celebrating for my great-nephew."

By then, Ding Yuelin had already made the call. Although he was part of the Ding family, his status wasn’t such that he could have connections with the dean of City First Hospital. He knew the head of the hospital’s personnel department.

"Director Li, this is Ding Yuelin. Do you have a doctor in your hospital named... right, Song Xiaodong?"

Director Li had a good relationship with Ding Yuelin and was also hoping to use him to make connections with the Ding family. This would make it easier for him to advance in City First Hospital. So, he immediately said with a smile, "I’ll check for you right away." With so many people in the hospital, he couldn’t remember them all.

"Oh, there’s no such person. There are only two doctors with the surname Song in our hospital, and I know them both—they’re over fifty years old. We don’t have the person you’re talking about."

"What? No? Are you sure there isn’t?" Ding Yuelin laughed and asked again.

"I’m sure. There’s definitely no doctor named Song Xiaodong in our hospital. I’m the head of the personnel department; I would know if they were one of our doctors."

"Alright, got it," Ding Yuelin said, and hung up the phone immediately.

"Director Li, isn’t Song Xiaodong that legendary Divine Doctor?" a clerk nearby suddenly remarked.

"Ah right, how could I forget about that? Although he’s not a doctor at our hospital, he’s much more incredible than our doctors," Director Li said, realizing his mistake.

Director Li was about to call Ding Yuelin back to explain, but before he could, the dean called him into his office immediately. He hurried off, leaving no time to call Ding Yuelin back.

After hanging up the phone, Ding Yuelin looked at Song Xiaodong with a smirk and said, "Turns out you’re just a fraud, not a doctor at City First Hospital at all. This is ridiculous. You have the nerve to brag in front of us."

Song Yu also laughed derisively and said, "Are you for real? How can you do such a thing? Now that you’ve been exposed, aren’t you embarrassed? Honestly."

Ding Yuelin snorted coldly and said, "Kid, with the likes of you, just roll as far away as possible and stop embarrassing yourself here. The Song family has lost face because of a disgrace like you."

Song Xiaodong gave a faint smile and replied, "So what? Do you think you have the right to lecture me?"

Ding Yuelin’s face turned grim, "Second Uncle, I truly don’t want to see this guy in front of me. You’d better send him away. If he keeps hovering around me, then I can only take my leave with my people."

Second Uncle’s expression stiffened, putting him in a difficult position. Song Xiaodong’s face darkened; this Ding Yuelin was really getting too arrogant. He hadn’t wanted to quibble with him, but now, if he didn’t clamp down on him, the Second Uncle’s celebratory occasion would be ruined.

Turning around, Song Xiaodong walked straight out, Ding Yuelin’s voice full of disdain following him, "Humph, his presence has ruined even my appetite."

Song Xiaoru followed Song Xiaodong out and said, "Dongzi, let it go, don’t bother with him."

Second Uncle also came out, saying, "Dongzi, I’ve wronged you and made you suffer this indignity."

Song Xiaodong laughed and said, "Second Uncle, our family is about to celebrate, and of course, we should do it with high spirits and even better than before."

"Dongzi, Dongzi, please don’t..." Second Uncle suddenly panicked.

Song Xiaodong laughed again, "Don’t worry, I won’t cause a scene. Wouldn’t that make you lose face? Our Song family can’t afford to lose face like that. From today on, I want everyone to know that the Song family is not a place where just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can strut around."

Having said that, Song Xiaodong had already dialed a number on the phone, "My Second Uncle’s family is celebrating a baby’s full month, and I want it to be a grand affair." After giving an address, Song Xiaodong hung up the phone.

"Second Uncle, we won’t have lunch here. Let’s get together for a lively dinner instead. I’m going to play by the riverside now."

"Dongzi... this... I’ve wronged you," the Second Uncle said, his complexion not looking too good. All he hoped for now was that Song Deqing and Ding Yuelin would leave after lunch, and then the problem would be solved.

Song Xiaodong and Song Xiaoru returned to the riverside, where Miao Qingqing expressed her surprise, "You’re back so soon?"

Song Xiaodong chuckled lightly, "I was driven out, so I could only come here to seek solace."

"What happened?" Miao Qingqing frowned.

Song Xiaoru recounted the events, which caused Miao Qingqing’s expression to darken as she said, "Alright, that guy has gone too far, looking down on my man. Let’s show him just how influential our family is."

Xiao Yingying also immediately chimed in, "Exactly, if someone dares to bully our man, we need to show them we mean business. I’ll call my dad too."

The corner of Song Xiaodong’s mouth quirked up; he had forgotten that he had two women with formidable family backgrounds at home. Things were indeed getting out of hand now.