Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 601 - 602: Offer Yourself in Marriage

Chapter 601: Chapter 602: Offer Yourself in Marriage

"What’s the matter? Didn’t I once save your life? I was actually trying to help you this time too, but now that you’ve become stronger, you don’t appreciate my help anymore?" The grievances in Sun Yiyi’s voice, and the resentment conveyed through her large eyes.

Song Xiaodong found it impossible to refuse all of a sudden, rubbed his nose, and said, "Fine, I’ll take you back."

"Really?" Sun Yiyi’s eyes instantly narrowed.

"Of course it’s true." Since Song Xiaodong had promised, he suddenly felt at ease and gave Sun Yiyi a toothy smile.

Sun Yiyi and Song Xiaodong locked eyes for a few seconds, but then she couldn’t help but laugh, shaking her head, she said, "Never mind, I know if I go with you it will definitely cause a lot of trouble for you. I’m afraid your girlfriend will suspect something between us and that it will lead to family discord. I can’t do something like that."

Song Xiaodong was startled, and then twitched the corner of his mouth, saying, "I feel my girlfriend is fairly understanding, but what you say is indeed true. Seeing you, she would definitely be consumed with jealousy, worrying all the time."

"Giggle... Are you complimenting me or disparaging me?"

"Of course I’m complimenting you."

"Come on, you might as well say I’m a vixen spirit, there to tempt men." Sun Yiyi cast Song Xiaodong an annoyed glance, her expression suddenly became melancholic, and she said softly, "Is there any nice scenery here? Could you take me for a stroll in the evening, when no one can see me?"

Song Xiaodong was taken aback and instinctively asked, "Don’t you ever go out for a stroll during the day?"

Sun Yiyi felt even more dejected, saying, "Of course not. For one thing, the Sun family wouldn’t allow it, and for another, it would cause a lot of trouble. Men... are always ruled by their hormones."

Song Xiaodong’s heart softened, his voice also became tender, "Well okay, I’ll take you for a stroll. It’s just that there’s no greenery left here in winter, unlike in your Jiangnan, where there’s still scenery everywhere at this time."

Sun Yiyi cracked a slight smile, saying, "Actually, a landscape full of desolation has its own kind of scenery, adding a sense of starkness that our place lacks."

"Going somewhere else is a bit troublesome, why don’t we just take a walk around Xiaoping Mountain?" Song Xiaodong suggested with a smile.

"That’s fine too." Sun Yiyi readily agreed.

The two of them walked along the path, and under the dim starlight, they could barely see the scenery. Sun Yiyi didn’t seem to mind at all; what she cared about was having someone to accompany her, someone to talk to.

All along the way, Sun Yiyi chattered nonstop like a little bird. Even a broken branch or a tuft of dry grass seemed to hold endless fun for her.

Song Xiaodong listened to her soft voice and watched her childlike innocence, keeping a gentle smile on his face. It felt like he was with an oblivious child, yet this child was so beautiful, so enchanting, that he found himself unconsciously lost in it.

The ringtone of the cellphone suddenly brought Song Xiaodong back to reality. Sun Yiyi tilted her head, looking at Song Xiaodong with a smile, and teasingly said, "Is it your girlfriend calling? Hehe, you should have called them earlier. Otherwise, they’re definitely worried about you."

Song Xiaodong also felt quite regretful; they were undoubtedly worrying at home, while he was here enjoying time with Sun Yiyi amidst the mountains and waters.

Feeling guilt like a student, Song Xiaodong hesitated for a moment and said, "I’ll tell a lie."

Sun Yiyi pursed her lips with a smile, silent, her eyes gleaming with mischievousness.

Song Xiaodong answered the call, and from the other end came Song Xiaoru’s voice, "Xiaodong, are you... alright?"

"Sis, I’m fine, don’t worry, I’ve already talked with Sun One and there won’t be any more trouble like this in the future, now I’m just chatting with her casually."

Song Xiaoru let out a sigh of relief and said, "Oh, that’s good, then we can rest assured. Go on with your business."

After hanging up the phone, Sun Yiyi chuckled and said, "You men are so bad, clearly accompanying a girl but saying you’re with an old lady."

Song Xiaodong gently shook his head and sighed, "This is the first time I’ve lied to my sister like this, I truly feel so guilty." Sun Yiyi’s eyes narrowed slightly, "For me, you’ve made an exception? Should I feel very honored then?"

Song Xiaodong looked at Sun Yiyi and said, "It seems so."

Sun Yiyi chuckled and her eyes turned into crescents as she blinked and said, "Then should I offer myself to you?"

Song Xiaodong’s heart swayed and he almost nodded in agreement, but he ultimately restrained himself and laughed softly, "Let’s not, I’ve got a girlfriend already."

A hint of surprise flashed in Sun Yiyi’s eyes, then she pursed her lips and said, "Song Xiaodong, you are the first man I’ve met who hasn’t been charmed by me."

Song Xiaodong said subconsciously, "Oh? Then I must be an exception, how about I offer myself to you."

"Alright," said Sun Yiyi, squinting her eyes at Song Xiaodong.

Song Xiaodong immediately looked embarrassed and said, "Can you not be so direct?"

Sun Yiyi, like a delighted little vixen, said, "Giggle, you said it, I just agreed, that’s all."

Song Xiaodong deliberately put on a serious face and said, "Alright then, a girl should be reserved, it’s not right to be so direct like you are."

Sun Yiyi laughed even more cheerfully, "It’s rare for me to find a man I can fancy, of course I have to be proactive and direct, what if I miss the chance?"

This sounded almost like a confession, and Song Xiaodong’s heart couldn’t help but stir. No man could remain unmoved when a girl like Sun Yiyi said such things.

Biting his tongue lightly, Song Xiaodong took a deep breath and said, "Yiyi, it’s getting late, let’s go down the mountain, where do you live? I’ll take you there."

Sun Yiyi’s expression stiffened, a flash of loss in her eyes, but she quickly put on a charming smile and said, "No need to trouble you, I’ll leave first, I can walk on my own."

Song Xiaodong frowned slightly and said, "On your own... in such a secluded place, you alone..."

Sun Yiyi laughed lightly, "Do you think those perverts all have your abilities?"

Song Xiaodong was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "Fair point, then let’s part ways here."

Sun Yiyi nodded and waved goodbye to Song Xiaodong, and with a few sways, she had already disappeared into the vast night.

Looking in the direction where Sun Yiyi had vanished, Song Xiaodong stood there for about half a minute, then shook his head lightly and also started heading down the mountain with big strides.