Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 704 - 705: Getting Wet in the Morning

Chapter 704: Chapter 705: Getting Wet in the Morning

The next morning, Song Xiaodong woke up early, carefully removed Miao Xuanxuan and Xiao Yingying’s arms and legs from his body, and glanced at Lin Su’er sleeping on one side before he got up from the bed.

Despite the exciting scenes from last night, he wasn’t too exhausted. After all, Lin Su’er was still somewhat reserved, and neither Miao Xuanxuan nor Xiao Yingying had been overly demanding; otherwise, he might have woken up with a sore back today.

As he walked to the second floor, he happened to meet Shui Qingyue coming out of her room.

"So early!" Shui Qingyue said instinctively, but her face flushed with embarrassment after she spoke.

Song Xiaodong smiled faintly and said, "You are quite early too."

"I changed places, I didn’t sleep well, and it felt like there were many things to do, so I got up early."

As they spoke, they walked down the stairs together. The two maids downstairs immediately greeted respectfully, "Good morning, Master! Good morning, Madam!"

Shui Qingyue blushed again but did not object. Living here meant that she was Song Xiaodong’s woman; otherwise, she wouldn’t qualify to live here.

"The air outside is nice; let’s go for a walk," Song Xiaodong suggested.

"Okay," Shui Qingyue agreed.

When they left the villa, the surroundings were still very quiet. In fact, not many of the Su family lived here; most of them resided outside. Living under the old master’s watchful eye was quite inconvenient. Whether it was coming over for something or just to pay respects, some people did only visit once a month.

This place was mainly the foundation of the Su family, the home of the family guards, and the authority of the Su family was here.

The scenery in the courtyard was quite beautiful. The climate in Minghe City was pleasant; even in winter, it was about twenty degrees Celsius, so the courtyard was still blossoming like brocade. Moreover, the layout of the courtyard, designed by top landscape masters, emanated an artfully beautiful aura.

After walking around for a while, Shui Qingyue said, "Compared to the Su family, our Shui family really falls short. We just can’t compare with their heritage."

Song Xiaodong smiled and said, "What do you think, how would the Shui family view you now if you went back?"

Shui Qingyue was stunned for a moment, then her mood suddenly dropped and she said, "I talked to my mom on the phone the other day, and my grandfather is still quite angry. He won’t let me go back."

Song Xiaodong smiled lightly and said, "I dare say, if you go back now, your grandfather would certainly treat you as an honored guest."

"How is that possible... Ah, it actually seems quite likely," Shui Qingyue suddenly realized what Song Xiaodong meant. She blushed slightly and gently bit her lip, saying, "But now... I now..."

Song Xiaodong patted her shoulder and said, "Don’t think too much. I’m not forcing you, but I still have to bear this title now."

Shui Qingyue said somewhat embarrassedly, "I’m really sorry."

Song Xiaodong smiled again and said, "Let’s not talk about who is right or wrong. Let everything be as fate wills it. When you’re ready to go back, we’ll return gloriously, letting everyone in the Shui family know your choice was right, and letting the Liu family know that you, Shui Qingyue, are not someone they can afford to provoke."

Shui Qingyue showed a sweet smile and said, "Now that you mention it, returning would indeed feel like a triumphant return home, wouldn’t it?"

"Ha, that’s somewhat interesting."

Shui Qingyue narrowed her eyes slightly and said, "I’ve always been thinking about when I could go back, when I could make my grandparents stop being angry with me, and recognize me as part of the Shui Family again, but now... I suddenly am not in a hurry anymore."

"Hehe, then as you wish, I will certainly support you."

"Yes, when I feel like going back, I’ll have you back me up. For now, I just want to focus on work and get things sorted out for the Su Family as soon as possible." Shui Qingyue felt relieved; it seemed as if the weight that had been pressing on her had been lifted.

The two of them came to a small bridge. Below the bridge, the water flowed gently, and vibrant koi fish swam back and forth. Shui Qingyue held onto the bridge railing, beamed with joy, and looked down, saying, "How beautiful."

"Indeed, it’s very beautiful," Song Xiaodong said, nodding with a smile, aware that Shui Qingyue had a special fondness for these little creatures.

"Let’s stand here for a while; I want to watch the fish," Shui Qingyue said to Song Xiaodong, turning her head.

"Sure," Song Xiaodong readily agreed.

As Song Xiaodong watched Shui Qingyue looking excitedly at the fish, he took out his cell phone and took a couple of photos of her. Just then, he received a WeChat message from Miao Qingqing, and he chatted with her for a few moments.

"Ah!" A cry of surprise followed by a "splash" sound of falling into the water rang out. Song Xiaodong quickly turned around and saw that Shui Qingyue had fallen into the water under the bridge.

Song Xiaodong hastily leaped over, quickly lifting the frantically struggling Shui Qingyue from the water.

The water was shallow, only reaching just above the knees at most, but Shui Qingyue was startled by the fall, and naturally closed her eyes upon hitting the water, flailing around. When Song Xiaodong lifted her, she clung to him like a life-saving straw, holding him tightly.

Song Xiaodong gently patted Shui Qingyue’s back, saying, "Don’t be afraid, the water is not deep enough to drown you." With such a low height and the presence of water, Shui Qingyue wouldn’t get hurt.

"Master, madam, are you both alright?" Two gardeners cleaning nearby quickly came running over upon hearing the noise.

Song Xiaodong waved his hand and said, "It’s nothing, please continue with your work."

It was only then when other people’s voices were heard that Shui Qingyue snapped back to reality. Realizing she was embracing Song Xiaodong, she hastily pushed him away, her face turning bright red.

Smiling, Song Xiaodong said, "Do you feel like swimming so early in the morning? I remember there is a swimming pool in this courtyard. If you want to swim, I’ll join you."

Shui Qingyue felt even more embarrassed and said, "Big Brother Song, I just fell in, and you’re still teasing me."

"Let’s check if you hurt yourself anywhere?" Song Xiaodong asked instinctively, even though he knew she was fine, while his gaze swept over Shui Qingyue’s body.

However, upon looking, Song Xiaodong found himself somewhat mesmerized. Shui Qingyue was wearing not too many clothes, and now soaked, she was drenched through. Although the wet clothes did not reveal anything underneath, they clung tightly to her skin, showcasing her curvaceous figure quite comprehensively.

"Big Brother Song... you..." Shui Qingyue noticed Song Xiaodong’s unusual gaze, raised her arms, and quickly covered her chest, lightly stamping her foot, causing a large splash of water.

Amidst the splashes, her face was as red as an apple.