Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 628 - 629: I Can’t Bear to

Chapter 628: Chapter 629: I Can’t Bear to

"Ha, you don’t actually still think it was me, do you?" Song Xiaodong wore a bitter smile.

Miao Qingqing shook her head in Song Xiaodong’s embrace and said, "No! I don’t suspect you, even if you really had thoughts about Xuanxuan, you wouldn’t use such methods. It’s not your personality. I just can’t figure out who this person is, but deep down, I have this really panicked feeling that I can’t explain."

Song Xiaodong sighed and said, "Honestly, I’m a bit creeped out too. Being manipulated by someone and yet being completely clueless about it is really unpleasant."

This matter was even more frustrating to Song Xiaodong than the mystery of his own origins. Although his past was unclear, at the very least, he didn’t feel like he was being manipulated. But in this situation, he truly felt like he, Miao Qingqing, and Miao Xuanxuan were all being used.

"Perhaps, this matter may only be targeted at me, and you were just being used," Song Xiaodong took a deep breath and came out with such a statement.

"Targeted at you?" Miao Qingqing lifted her head.

"Yes!" Song Xiaodong finally shared the mystery of his origins with Miao Qingqing and also told her about Feng Kexin.

Miao Qingqing was somewhat dumbfounded and said, "Why didn’t you tell me about these things earlier?"

"I thought it would worry you, so I didn’t tell you. But now, I feel that our issues, even the ones between the three of us, might be related to my origins, so I had to tell you."

Miao Qingqing’s mouth twitched slightly as she said, "That makes me really uncomfortable. Such a big issue and you didn’t share it with me— I feel like you don’t really consider me your closest person."

Song Xiaodong hastily said, "Qingqing, there are several reasons for this. First, I was afraid you would worry. What I might be facing could be extremely dangerous individuals, possibly even more dangerous than those from the Sun family."

"Secondly, I’ve been treating my sister recently. Knowing we’re not blood siblings, I was worried it would be awkward for her, afraid she might feel unnatural."

Miao Qingqing frowned slightly and then let out a light sigh, "Alright, I have to say, knowing that you and Xiaoru are not blood siblings and you still treat her that way, it does feel strange to me."

Song Xiaodong said with a hint of helplessness, "Yeah, if you find it strange, then my sister will definitely feel even more unnatural. My sister raised me for those years and went through so much hardship. I can’t let her feel embarrassed in front of you."

Miao Qingqing rolled her eyes at Song Xiaodong and said, "It’s not that serious, but I admit, I can understand why you wouldn’t mention this because of Sister Xiaoru. However, not telling me because of the danger, that’s wrong."

"Yes, that was my fault. Can my wife forgive me?" Song Xiaodong asked again.

Miao Qingqing took a deep breath and said, "Alright, let’s put those things aside for the moment. What do you plan to do about the situation between me and Xuanxuan?"

This question was definitely the hardest for Song Xiaodong to answer. Although Miao Qingqing’s gaze was gentle, it made Song Xiaodong feel that she needed a real answer, not a brush-off.

After organizing his thoughts, Song Xiaodong spoke carefully, "Qingqing, what if I said, I can’t bear to give up either of you?"

"That’s impossible; I will never agree to it." Miao Qingqing immediately said with an adamant stare.

Song Xiaodong quickly patted her back gently and said softly, "I know how you think, and you definitely wouldn’t be able to accept it, but when it comes to you two, I really want to say that I can’t bring myself to choose."

Miao Qingqing said, "Even if you don’t want to choose, you still have to make a choice. I can’t let Xuanxuan follow you with an illegitimate relationship. It would ruin her whole life, and I can’t be that disgraceful person either."

Song Xiaodong replied, "I understand, this must be a huge shock for you. To put it in perspective, if my sister encountered a situation like this, I would never agree, so I can completely understand your thoughts."

Miao Qingqing snorted and said, "Good that you understand."

Song Xiaodong nodded and then looked directly at Miao Qingqing, "If you really want me to choose, I would choose..."

Miao Qingqing’s face suddenly tensed up, her gaze fixed on Song Xiaodong, her hands gripping his arms so tightly her nails seemed to dig in.

Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "I would choose... to be with you."

"Ah..." Miao Qingqing’s body went limp, as if all her strength had dissipated, and then she whispered, "You’re lying to me, you obviously get along better with Xuanxuan. And I can’t compare to the shared language between you and Xuanxuan. Plus, you two were already... You should choose her."

Song Xiaodong smiled faintly, "Qingqing, what happened two years ago was just something we did on a whim, it didn’t involve any feelings. But now, after being together for so long, how could I bear to give you up and be with Xuanxuan? If I did, Xuanxuan wouldn’t accept it either."

Miao Qingqing shook her head a few times, "This won’t do... I will feel like I owe Xuanxuan. I am her sister, how can I steal her man? You should be with her instead."

Song Xiaodong stroked Miao Qingqing’s back, "Qingqing, actually Xuanxuan probably feels the same as you do. For the sake of your sisterhood, she too supports the idea of you being with me."

"Xuanxuan feels... the same way?" Miao Qingqing’s mouth twitched. In fact, two nights ago, Miao Xuanxuan had already made her stance clear.

"Yes, you are much more important to Xuanxuan than I am. She would give up everything just to avoid upsetting you."

"I... feel the same way." Miao Qingqing bit her lip and said these words with conviction.

Song Xiaodong let out a sigh, "That’s why this is difficult for me. If we talk about liking, I really like both of you. You have two completely different personalities. With both of you, I can experience two different feelings that are so attractive to me. If it weren’t for having to choose, I would really want both of you to be with me."

"You... you’re too greedy." Miao Qingqing glared at Song Xiaodong, then suddenly bit her lip and asked, "Have you and Xuanxuan ever... been intimate?"

"No!" Song Xiaodong answered very calmly this time, "Even considering what happened two years ago, how could Xuanxuan do something to betray you?"

"Whew..." Miao Qingqing exhaled deeply, then suddenly said, "Let’s talk about this later, I am tired and want to sleep."

Suddenly Song Xiaodong felt somewhat baffled. What did Miao Qingqing mean by this? Why stop discussing halfway through? Was this avoidance, tacit consent, or something else?

He really couldn’t grasp Miao Qingqing’s thoughts at the moment.

Alright, I’ll add an extra Chapter today and also take this opportunity to recommend a good brother’s book, "Clairvoyant Crazy Doctor in the City of Flowers." It’s a very interesting book, go take a look. I’m not deceiving you, I am reading it too.