Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 736 - 737: Encountering Li Sijie Again

Chapter 736: Chapter 737: Encountering Li Sijie Again

The next morning, Song Xiaoru woke up still feeling somewhat awkward, but seeing Miao Qingqing acting so naturally and not mocking her at all eased her embarrassment considerably.

Song Xiaoru had planned to get up right away, but neither Miao Qingqing nor Song Xiaodong seemed inclined to do so. Song Xiaodong was even holding her, which meant she couldn’t get up either.

"Qingqing, when can you finish up here?" Song Xiaodong asked Miao Qingqing.

Miao Qingqing replied, "It’ll be a few more days. My dad can finally come over and help me, and I’m thinking of letting him take over managing the company so I can go over and help you."

In the end, Miao Qingyuan indeed brought back Miao Qingqing’s mother, thanks largely to Miao Xuanxuan’s persuasion. The nearly obsessive love Miao Qingyuan had for his wife eventually resolved the resentments harbored in Miao Qingqing’s mother’s heart.

After spending a happy period of time, Miao Qingyuan finally came out of retirement to help manage the company.

Song Xiaodong said, "Well, that’s great."

Miao Qingqing added, "However, since my dad hasn’t managed the company in a long time, he’s not very familiar with some of the changes. I’ll need to help him for a while; I should be able to head over before the New Year."

Song Xiaoru said, "Then I’ll stay here and help Qingqing until the New Year."

"Ah..." Song Xiaodong was a bit surprised, but he quickly understood and said, "That could work. It would be nice for you two to go over together."

Song Xiaoru was worried that Song Xiaodong might not agree, but to her surprise, he readily did, saying, "You really agree?"

Song Xiaodong gave a slight smile and said, "No matter what, I always have to respect my sister’s opinions."

Song Xiaoru felt a bit embarrassed and said softly, "You shouldn’t always go along with me; others might have opinions about it."

Miao Qingqing immediately said, "That won’t happen. Xiaodong and you have a relationship built over many years. We can’t compare to you in that regard, and everyone is clear about this."

Song Xiaoru said, "It’s because of this that I don’t want Xiaodong to be like this with me. It’s okay for a short time, but over a long period, it could really cause disharmony in the family."

Miao Qingqing reached over Song Xiaodong’s chest, took Song Xiaoru’s hand, and said, "Sister Xiaoru, you’re overthinking it. Without you, there would be no Xiaodong. We wouldn’t possibly be together with Xiaodong. So no matter what, you’ll always be a respected sister in our hearts. That will never change."

Song Xiaoru also held Miao Qingqing’s hand and said softly, "Thank you, Qingqing."

"We should be thanking you. Hey, it’s early morning, you’re not thinking of being mischievous, are you?" Miao Qingqing then addressed this last remark to Song Xiaodong.

"I actually was thinking that," Song Xiaodong grinned mischievously.

Miao Qingqing playfully spat at Song Xiaodong and chided, "You better not wear yourself out."

Song Xiaodong chuckled and said, "I won’t. It’s been so long since I’ve been with you and my sister. Even if we spent the whole day in bed, I’d be fine."

Song Xiaoru’s face turned bright red, and she said in a panic, "Ah, then I’m getting up now. You two go ahead." With that, she tried to make her escape.

But Miao Qingqing grabbed Song Xiaoru’s hand and said, "Sister Xiaoru, you have to face it sooner or later, so don’t run away; Xiaodong, it’s up to you now."

"Okay!" Song Xiaodong agreed, already pinning Song Xiaoru underneath him.

"Ah... you guys... you’re too bad..." Song Xiaoru turned her face away, not letting Song Xiaodong kiss her, but soon she was engulfed in endless joy.

Past eight o’clock, the three of them got up. Song Xiaoru and Miao Qingqing tidied up, looking radiant, like women nourished by love, the most beautiful ones.

Miao Qingqing had to go to the office, and Song Xiaoru felt embarrassed to stay alone with Song Xiaodong at home, so she straightaway said she would go to the office with Miao Qingqing, and before leaving, she wanted to help Miao Qingqing.

Song Xiaodong booked a flight for the next day, he could still spend another evening with the two of them.

There was nothing much to do during the day, Song Xiaodong directly went to find Wang Xiaoqiang and Li Gang, Gou Baogui, and ’Never Forget’... Song Xiaodong, whenever he could, still thought of the two.

The last time, Song Xiaodong had helped them with some business, and now both had seen some improvement; although they weren’t exceedingly wealthy, at least their wallets were fatter.

Neither of them was the ambitious type, and reaching this stage already made them very happy. They knew Song Xiaodong was doing extremely well now, but they weren’t jealous, they were genuinely happy for Song Xiaodong.

Most importantly, even being so badass now, Song Xiaodong still came to drink with them, which made them even happier and more satisfied.

The three found a small restaurant, drinking and chatting about the past, Song Xiaodong didn’t put on any airs, he too enjoyed this carefree lifestyle.

Actually, being the Family Head wasn’t really Song Xiaodong’s intention, but now he had no choice, so he greatly enjoyed the occasional relaxed lifestyle.

While they were eating, Wang Xiaoqiang pointed outside and said, "There’s a beauty!"

Li Gang looked outside and said, "Isn’t that President Li from the club?"

The person walking outside was indeed Li Sijie, the first woman Song Xiaodong had met after returning to Tiannan, and now, after a long time without seeing her, Song Xiaodong felt a bit guilty.

At that moment, Li Sijie suddenly clutched her stomach and quickly walked to the roadside, bending over as if she was vomiting.

Song Xiaodong immediately got up and walked over, gently patting Li Sijie’s back, and asked, "What’s wrong?"

"Ah!" Li Sijie suddenly stood up, turned around, and on seeing Song Xiaodong, her eyes instantly filled with intense surprise, but she immediately showed a panicked expression and said, "It’s nothing, nothing, the food I had in the morning wasn’t good, I feel a bit uncomfortable."

"You don’t know how to take care of yourself, let me see." Song Xiaodong frowned slightly and reached to hold Li Sijie’s hand.

"No need, no need," Li Sijie immediately pulled her hands back and said more frantically, "I’m fine, I’m fine, no need to check."

"What’s this..." Song Xiaodong paused, surprised by Li Sijie’s strong reaction.

Avoiding Song Xiaodong’s gaze, Li Sijie said, "I’m sorry, I still have something to do, I have to go first." After saying that, Li Sijie quickly walked forward, her pace frantic, clearly avoiding Song Xiaodong.

For a woman he had once been intimate with to suddenly keep such a distance and avoid him like that, it seemed likely there was another romance involved, which left Song Xiaodong feeling rather sour.

However, he immediately shook his head, thinking he was indeed being too chauvinistic. He had said he couldn’t be with Li Sijie, so why shouldn’t he let Li Sijie pursue her own happiness?