Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 434 - 435: A Father’s Love is Like a Mountain

Chapter 434: Chapter 435: A Father’s Love is Like a Mountain

Miao Xuanxuan, Song Xiaoru, along with Xiao Yingying were all somewhat baffled, their gazes turned toward Song Xiaodong, who could only give a dry laugh and said, "Please, take a seat."

Everyone sat down, and Xiao Haiqing didn’t beat around the bush, saying directly, "Qingqing, Yingying has been quite a disturbance here recently, and I know it has caused you a great deal of trouble. Here, as Yingying’s father, I am deeply sorry."

Miao Qingqing smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Xiao, you are being too polite. Yingying is quite well-behaved, and additionally, she is not in good health; it’s only right that Dongzi takes care of her here."

Xiao Haiqing gave a slight smile and said, "Then I won’t beat around the bush. Previously, I indeed had high hopes. But now, I’ve come to terms with it. As long as Yingying is happy, whatever she wants to do, I’ll support her. She likes Dongzi, and I really would like her to be with Dongzi. But the relationship between you and Dongzi, and Yingying coming between that, is also not possible, so..."

Everyone was looking at Xiao Haiqing; even Xiao Yingying herself was somewhat nervous. Thankfully, Song Xiaodong held her hand, calming her nervous heart and preventing her heart from getting further stimulated.

"So, if you and Dongzi are together in the future, I will sincerely bless you. I only hope that you can provide Yingying a place in this family in the future. Considering her poor health, be a bit more tolerant toward her. I, Xiao Haiqing, would be immensely grateful."

As he spoke, Xiao Haiqing stood up, unexpectedly intending to give Miao Qingqing a deep bow.

"That won’t do! That won’t do!" Miao Qingqing quickly stopped Xiao Haiqing, saying urgently, "Uncle Xiao, you really shouldn’t do this; I absolutely cannot accept such a grand gesture from you."

Xiao Haiqing said, "Because this is an unreasonable request, it’s truly imposing on you. I know this is extremely difficult for you; if it were me, I wouldn’t agree either."

"Uncle Xiao, ah, please don’t press me," Miao Qingqing gave a bitter smile and said, "Alright, I agree to this. I definitely won’t mistreat Yingying in the future; we’ll be like good sisters."

The joy immediately showed on Xiao Haiqing’s face, and then he said admiringly, "Qingqing, you truly have a generous heart. I, Xiao Haiqing, admire you immensely. From now on, my Xiao Corporation will follow Qingyuan Group’s lead, fully cooperating with you."

Miao Qingqing was taken aback and said, "Uncle Xiao, that’s quite serious."

Xiao Haiqing laughed heartily and said, "She’s my only daughter; all of my possessions will eventually be hers, and what’s hers will belong to Dongzi, and isn’t what belongs to Dongzi yours as well? We are all one family, so why speak as if we are separate."

Suddenly, Miao Qingqing felt her nose starting to tingle. When Miao Qingyuan was alive, he was a very stern father, never like Xiao Haiqing who, for his daughter, could give up everything. After Miao Qingyuan had passed away, Qingqing cherished this type of fatherly love even more, as it moved her deeply.

Miao Qingqing nodded and said, "Uncle Miao, since you’ve put it that way, if I, Miao Qingqing, said anything else, it would just be self-indulgent. Let’s truly be one family from now on, putting our strengths together, earning money together. You are Yingying’s father; I can’t regard you as my father like Yingying does, but I will still treat you as a close elder in my family."

"Good! Good!" Xiao Haiqing looked up and repeated several times in approval, and said, "I wonder if today, right here, I could perhaps disturb you, and have a drink with Dongzi?"

"Look at what you’re saying, since we’re family, what’s a bit of drinking." At this point, Song Xiaoru took over the conversation, saying, "Uncle Xiao, I’ll go prepare some drinks and dishes while you make yourself comfortable here."

"Xiaoru, thank you then," Xiao Haiqing made himself at home without any reservations.

Miao Qingqing also stood up and said, "Uncle Xiao, please, take a seat. I’ll go help Sister Xiaoru."

"I’m coming too, I’m coming too," Xiao Yingying quickly said, scurrying to catch up with Miao Qingqing, and then she hugged Miao Qingqing’s arm.

"Sister Qingqing, you’re really the best. From now on, I’ll listen to whatever you say. If you point east, I’ll never go west; if you head south, I’ll definitely not go north."

"You... then wouldn’t I become a bully?" Miao Qingqing genuinely found herself both crying and laughing.

Xiao Yingying smiled and said, "Even if you bully me, it’s okay. Don’t listen to my dad. Even if you bully me, I won’t say a word, as long as I can stay by Brother Dongzi’s side. I’d willingly endure some hardship."

Miao Qingqing gently shook her head and said, "You, saying that... now I definitely can’t do that, or else wouldn’t I just become a shrewish woman?"

"How could Sister Qingqing be a shrewish woman? Absolutely not!" Xiao Yingying said earnestly. "Sister Qingqing is the best woman in the whole world, otherwise why would Brother Dongzi choose you as his girlfriend?"

"Are you complimenting him, or are you complimenting me?"

"Both! Both! We are a family, of course, I have to side with everyone."

Miao Qingqing thought that after saying those words to Xiao Haiqing, interacting with Xiao Yingying would be awkward, but now she suddenly found that their interaction was even more comfortable.

Xiao Haiqing, watching from behind as Xiao Yingying talked with Miao Qingqing, couldn’t hear clearly, but he couldn’t help feeling a bit sour inside. It was clear that his daughter was trying to please Miao Qingqing. As a father, and a successful one at that, who had always treated Xiao Yingying like a princess, how could he not feel bittersweet about this scene?

However, seeing that Miao Qingqing and Xiao Yingying seemed to be getting along fairly well also brought some comfort to Xiao Haiqing.

During the dinner, Xiao Haiqing and Song Xiaodong drank a bit, but not too much. Although they were there to have a meal, Xiao Haiqing was more interested in closely observing Xiao Yingying’s life here.

He quietly observed and his initial worries gradually decreased because he could feel that Xiao Yingying was quite happy here. He also sensed that although Miao Qingqing was a bit uncomfortable, she didn’t really show much jealousy.

This must be because Miao Qingqing inherently has a broad mindset, unlike the typical narrow-mindedness of some women. Moreover, she had seen many wealthy people keeping mistresses and lovers, so she might find it easier to accept as well.

Of course, it still had to be said that Miao Qingqing’s own tolerance was quite ample; otherwise, what others found acceptable wouldn’t necessarily be acceptable when it came to themselves.

"Alright, now that the drinks and dinner are done, I’ll be leaving. Xiaoru, Dongzi, Qingqing, I trust you’ll take good care of Yingying from now on."

With that casual remark, Xiao Haiqing left directly.

The moment the door closed, Song Xiaoru’s face fell, and she grabbed Song Xiaodong by the ear and said, "You, come upstairs with me."