Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 668 - 669: Who Can Stop Me?

Chapter 668: Chapter 669: Who Can Stop Me?

The Liu Family and the Shui Family were to join their families through marriage, and naturally, both family heads had to be present. Both over seventy years old, they sat together and were initially quite happy.

But when Shui Qingyue said she disagreed, the head of the Liu Family’s face already darkened, and by now he could no longer contain his anger.

The Liu Family Head, Liu Huayuan, looked at the Shui Family’s head, Shui Zhigao, and said in a heavy voice, "Old Shui, what do you mean by this?"

At this moment, Shui Zhigao’s face was ashen. Suddenly, he stood up, raised his voice and declared, "From now on, Shui Qingyue is no longer a member of our Shui Family! Everything she does is unrelated to our Shui Family!"

"Father!" cried the parents of Shui Qingyue in unison.

Shui Zhigao, gritting his teeth, said, "Get down here! Humph, it’s all your fault for raising such a daughter who has disgraced our Shui Family. I’ll deal with you later when we get back!"

Then he turned to Liu Huayuan and continued, "As for how your Liu Family deals with Shui Qingyue, I have no objections. Moreover, my Shui Family will certainly provide your Liu Family with an explanation later."

Having said that, Shui Zhigao flicked his sleeves and turned to leave, with the people of the Shui Family quickly following suit.

Shui Qingyue’s parents, their hearts aching for their daughter, remained standing on the stage, to which Shui Zhigao said sternly, "Take them back."

Two of the Shui Family’s top experts immediately leapt onto the stage.

Shui Qingyue’s mother, realizing the old man had lost his temper and that arguing further was futile, quickly wiped away her tears and whispered to Shui Qingyue, "Qingyue, take good care of yourself—Mama... really has no other choice."

Tears streamed down Shui Qingyue’s cheeks as she choked up, "I am unfilial, causing you both distress."

Song Xiaodong then spoke, "Aunt, rest assured, I will ensure Qingyue’s safety and take her away. You should go back first."

Upon hearing this, Shui Qingyue’s mother looked seriously at Song Xiaodong for the first time. Song Xiaodong’s calm smile infuriated her, yet at this moment, she could only hope that this man could safely take Shui Qingyue away.

"I hope you make good on your word and do not let Qingyue suffer."

Song Xiaodong offered a slight smile and said, "I will make Qingyue happy, that is my promise as a man!"

Feeling Song Xiaodong’s powerful confidence and determination, Shui Qingyue’s mother felt a sense of trust, nodded her head, then took one last deep look at Shui Qingyue before leaving alongside her husband.

As Shui Qingyue watched her parents leave, feelings of loneliness, helplessness, and heartache overwhelmed her, and she couldn’t help but cry out, "It’s my fault for bringing such disgrace upon you."

Song Xiaodong held Shui Qingyue’s hand and softly said, "We will repay them in the future; we will make them understand that the decision you made today was incredibly wise."

Shui Qingyue met Song Xiaodong’s gaze and then nodded slightly, resignation in her eyes as she now had no more options left.

It seemed that the Shui Family members had all left, but Shui Qinghe, a young girl of the third generation, secretly snuck back after initially following them. As a younger member of the family, her absence hadn’t been taken too seriously.

She didn’t dare to speak at the moment, hiding in a corner and covertly watching everything unfold. First, she was concerned for Shui Qingyue, and second, she felt the whole affair was too thrilling to ignore. She simply couldn’t leave without seeing it through.

Meanwhile, the other guests were still present. Such drama was usually only seen in TV shows; to witness it in reality was irresistible. They couldn’t leave without seeing the end of it—it would be too much of a regret.

"Qingyue, let’s go too," said Song Xiaodong, holding Shui Qingyue’s hand with a smile.

"Okay," Shui Qingyue replied, wiping her eyes. Her bridal makeup smeared from crying, yet she no longer cared.

"You still want to leave?" Liu Minghui bellowed in anger.

Song Xiaodong’s gaze swept over the room, then he suddenly raised his voice with pride, exclaiming, "I want to leave! Who can stop me?"

That shout reverberated throughout the venue; even in the furthest corners, everyone could hear it clearly. And when they looked again at Song Xiaodong, he seemed taller, his face calm but with an air of arrogance that seemed to dominate the world.

Liu Minghui’s eyes met Song Xiaodong’s, and he involuntarily stepped back two paces.

It was a stark contrast between them, one willing to dismiss the Liu Family’s power for the sake of Shui Qingyue, while the other showed fear and reticence before his opponent. In comparison, it only seemed to further emphasize how fitting it was for Shui Qingyue to be with Song Xiaodong.

Liu Huayuan grew even angrier. His grandson was utterly useless, and now it wasn’t just Liu Minghui’s personal affair, but a matter concerning the Liu Family’s face. Handling this matter was beyond Liu Minghui’s capability.

The Family Head, Liu Huayuan, glared at Song Xiaodong and Shui Qingyue, his eyes aflame with rage, and loudly ordered, "Seize that boy who has insulted my Liu Family!"

At this point, words were less effective than actions, so he ordered to capture Song Xiaodong immediately.

Following Liu Huayuan’s command, the four experts who were on the stage lunged towards Song Xiaodong without a second thought.

Anyone closely related to major families knew of these four—they were the most frequently dispatched experts of the Liu Family, with extraordinary skills. Each of them was an object of desire for many wealthy elites to court. To the guests, any one of these experts could easily handle Song Xiaodong, let alone all four attacking together.

Shui Qingyue, of course, knew how formidable these experts were, but she did not know the extent of Song Xiaodong’s abilities. However, when she caught Song Xiaodong’s gaze, she sensed an ease that immediately settled her heart.

"Will I be in your way?" asked Shui Qingyue, pulled gently into Song Xiaodong’s embrace. She blushed instinctively but still clung to Song Xiaodong’s waist and asked softly.

"No, how could mere cats and dogs possibly stop me?" Song Xiaodong held Shui Qingyue by the waist, graced her with a tender smile, and with a single hand to fend off the attack, his feet shifted, deftly dodging the powerful strike from the four experts.

Feeling the warmth and strength in Song Xiaodong’s arms, Shui Qingyue’s heart raced. The last time she had physical contact with him was when he had held her hostage, and they both wore thick cotton clothes against her sheer terror, leaving no room for romantic feelings.

But now, embraced by Song Xiaodong, she felt shy and overwhelmed with an indescribable happiness. To be protected by a man in this manner, even if it lasted for just a brief moment, was more than enough for her.

Resting her head lightly on Song Xiaodong’s shoulder, Shui Qingyue let go of all worries, fully immersed in the bliss of being cherished...