Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 429 - 430 Miao Qingqing Took a Step Back

Chapter 429: Chapter 430 Miao Qingqing Took a Step Back

Song Xiaodong returned to his car and called Song Xiaoru first, telling her that everything had been resolved and not to worry, that he would bring Xiao Yingying back for treatment in a little while.

Only then did Song Xiaoru and the others let out a sigh of relief. However, Miao Qingqing was somewhat puzzled and said, "That was too quick, wasn’t it? It’s at least thirty kilometers from here to where the incident occurred, and Xiaodong barely took twenty-five minutes to go out and call us."

Miao Xuanxuan immediately said proudly, "Then you don’t know, do you? Brother Dongzi’s driving skills are top-notch. He must have sped all the way and definitely reached the place in less than twenty minutes. Even if there were any bad guys, they were absolutely no match for Brother Dongzi with just one hand; of course, he resolved it easily."

Miao Qingqing gave Miao Xuanxuan a glance and said, "You seem to know Dongzi pretty well."

Miao Xuanxuan’s expression stiffened, but he immediately laughed and said, "Of course, I used to hang out with Dongzi all the time. Not like you, as soon as you’re with Dongzi, it’s all lovey-dovey, with no time to notice his other traits."

Miao Qingqing’s face turned red, and she said, "I’m busy with work, okay? Besides being at home, how would I know what he does with the rest of his time?"

Miao Xuanxuan said with a grin, "In the future, you should learn more about your man, so you don’t end up not knowing who your husband really is."

More than twenty minutes later, Song Xiaodong had already brought Xiao Yingying home. They had left in the afternoon and returned at night; only Xiao Yingying’s face was now pale without a trace of color, lying in Song Xiaodong’s arms like a dead person, suddenly making Miao Qingqing feel a pang of heartache.

When they got Xiao Yingying to her room, Song Xiaodong immediately took out the silver needles, having anticipated that Xiao Yingying would definitely have an attack, so he had specifically brought the needles with him.

But in the end, Xiao Yingying’s condition wasn’t particularly critical, so he didn’t apply the needles there and instead decided to treat her after getting back home.

This time, Song Xiaoru and the other two stayed in the room, knowing that they shouldn’t disturb Song Xiaodong at this moment, and watched quietly as he applied the silver needles to Xiao Yingying.

Song Xiaoru took a towel and wiped the sweat from Song Xiaodong’s brow from time to time.

After more than half an hour, Song Xiaodong finished the acupuncture, and Xiao Yingying also opened her eyes.

"Brother Dongzi, you’ve saved me again," Xiao Yingying said to Song Xiaodong, showing a sweet smile.

Song Xiaodong smiled wearily and said, "Alright, don’t talk too much, get some sleep, and you’ll be better by tomorrow morning."

Xiao Yingying nodded, then smiled at Song Xiaoru and the others, saying, "I’ve worried everyone again, don’t worry about me, I’m used to it."

Seeing the smile on Xiao Yingying’s face, Miao Qingqing and the others were touched. A girl who constantly hovers at death’s doorstep, doing things that seem irrational, suddenly felt justifiable within reason.

After the others left, Song Xiaodong went upstairs. Miao Qingqing ran a bath for him, allowing Song Xiaodong to soak and relieve his exhausted body.

"Xiaodong," as Song Xiaodong stripped and got into the bathtub, Miao Qingqing sat on a small stool by the edge of the tub. The two had been living together for many days, so being together like this didn’t feel awkward.

"Hmm, what’s up?" Song Xiaodong submerged his whole body in the water, leaving only his head above the surface.

"I suddenly feel quite sorry for Yingying. I didn’t feel it deeply last time, but this time, I truly sensed that she could die at any moment. We all have plenty of time in life, so whatever we pursue seems within reach, but she has to seize every moment of her limited life, and everything she does seems worthy of sympathy."

"Oh?" Song Xiaodong opened his eyes to look at Miao Qingqing, and the gaze in his eyes was clearly a bit peculiar.

Miao Qingqing gave Song Xiaodong a glance and said, "Don’t get your hopes up. This isn’t ancient times; you can’t be dreaming of having multiple wives and concubines, can you?"

"Ha... I would never dare to think that way," Song Xiaodong of course flatly denied.

Miao Qingqing sighed again and said, "That’s why I thought... maybe you could at least keep her company, cheer her up a bit, and I... won’t hold it against you."

At that moment, Song Xiaodong was truly touched and said, "Qingqing, you are truly a good person, but this still isn’t quite right, it would be too unfair to you."

"There’s nothing about being unfair or not, I’m not asking you to get all lovey-dovey with her, I just want you to talk to her a bit more, and if occasionally she clings to you, I’ll just turn a blind eye. It’s not like I’m allowing you two to sleep together or anything."

"Don’t worry, I still have that much self-control," Song Xiaodong grinned.

"Hmph, you jerk, are you telling me you’ve been harbouring these thoughts all along, just waiting for my approval?" Miao Qingqing suddenly tapped on Song Xiaodong’s head.

"Ouch!" Song Xiaodong pretended to cry out in pain, then smiled and said, "I really haven’t, my relationship with Yingying is purely out of a sense of care, I kind of pity her, I never intended to scheme against you."

"That’s more like it, then you go wash yourself, I’m stepping out."

"Hey, wife, let’s shower together, you’ve never bathed with me before," he said.

"With the exhausted look you have on now, do you think you can do anything if we shower together?" Miao Qingqing gave Song Xiaodong a disdainful look.

"Wife, you’re really crushing my spirit here, just wait till I’ve recovered tomorrow, I’m definitely going to avenge this," Song Xiaodong said with a mock ferocious "gritted teeth" expression.

Miao Qingqing giggled and floated out of the bathroom.

Song Xiaodong also chuckled, this time Xiao Yingying had indeed been lucky in her misfortune, she would probably be jumping for joy when she hears the news.

Song Xiaodong ended up soaking in the bath for over an hour, and when he came out he was largely recovered, then he went to the living room where Song Xiaoru and the others were.

Even though he was now living with Miao Qingqing, Song Xiaodong still couldn’t tell which one was Miao Qingqing and which one was Miao Xuanxuan at a glance, so when both were present, he would generally just sit next to Song Xiaoru to avoid making a mistake again.

Just as he was about to speak, Song Xiaodong’s phone rang, it was Xiao Haiqing calling.

"Brother Dongzi, how is Yingying?" Xiao Haiqing immediately asked.

Song Xiaodong replied, "She’s fine now, just the back and forth this period might delay her recovery time quite a bit."

"As long as she’s alive, that’s what matters, we can take our time with the rest," Xiao Haiqing sighed with relief.

"Of course, that won’t be a problem."

"On my end, I’ve already notified the police, and they’ll come to handle it, but there are some things I can’t explain without you stepping in."

"That..." Song Xiaodong thought for a moment, this was a major case and involved some heavyweight figures of Tiannan City, in addition to a loss of life. Xiao Haiqing trying to suppress this matter was already very difficult, "Alright then, tell them I need some rest for now, I’ll go to the criminal investigation team tomorrow morning to cooperate with them."