Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 740 - 741: Return to the Shui Family

Chapter 740: Chapter 741: Return to the Shui Family

Song Xiaodong and Miao Xuanxuan were walking in the courtyard when they saw Shui Qingyue sitting by the pond.

"You should go check on Qingyue," Miao Xuanxuan whispered. "These past couple of days, I’ve noticed she seems troubled, and her mood has been quite low."

"Oh, then I’ll go take a look." Song Xiaodong nodded and Miao Xuanxuan walked away.

As he sat down beside Shui Qingyue, Song Xiaodong said softly, "Qingyue, you look as if you have something on your mind?"

"Ah... Brother Dongzi, you’re back." Shui Qingyue, startled and then recovering, hurriedly exclaimed.

Song Xiaodong asked, "Hmm, sitting here so quietly, is there something bothering you?"

Shui Qingyue hesitated before responding, "My... my mother hasn’t been feeling well lately, and I wanted to visit her, but I am worried that my return might upset everyone, so I’ve been feeling a bit down."

"I see... In that case, I’ll accompany you back. I’ll also clear the air with your family so that your parents can hold their heads high. That should ease your worries too."

"Ah?" Shui Qingyue looked at Song Xiaodong in surprise but then quickly shook her head, saying, "You’re so busy now, and to make a special trip for such a trivial matter..."

"Silly girl, I was the one who brought you out. Any unhappiness you feel is ultimately my responsibility, and naturally, I should help you resolve it. Besides, whether or not you’ll be with me in the future, you’re currently seen as my woman, Song Xiaodong’s woman. How can I not stand up for you?"

Shui Qingyue’s face turned faintly red, and she bowed her head, fiddling with her fingers. "Will you blame me?" she asked.

"Why would I blame you?" Song Xiaodong asked with a playful grin.

"I... I’ve always..." Shui Qingyue’s face grew even redder, struggling to finish her sentence.

Song Xiaodong laughed heartily and said, "Is it because you haven’t slept with me? To be honest, even if you agreed now, I wouldn’t do it. There was a time I might have slept with you just for sex, but what I need now is love. Without love, I wouldn’t just sleep with any woman. Right now, I see you as a friend, a sister."

"When you put it like that, I almost feel worse," she replied.

"Silly girl, if I asked you to sleep with me now, would you agree?" he teased.

"That..." Shui Qingyue looked at Song Xiaodong, bit her lip, and said, "If you asked, I... I might agree."

Song Xiaodong paused, then burst out laughing, "Aren’t you tempting me now?"

Shui Qingyue blinked and asked, "So would you ask that of me?"

"No, at least not for the time being," Song Xiaodong said firmly, shaking his head.

"Brother Dongzi, thank you," Shui Qingyue stuck out her tongue playfully and confessed, "I was lying just now. If you had asked, I wouldn’t have agreed. But hearing you say it with such conviction makes me feel like I really do like you."

Song Xiaodong smiled faintly and said, "I’ve always said it, let things take their natural course. Alright, I’ll discuss it with my aunt later to decide on a suitable day to return."

Shui Qingyue flashed a radiant smile and said, "Mhm mhm, thank you, Brother Dongzi."

......

Two days later, Song Xiaodong and Shui Qingyue had already arrived at the entrance of the Shui Family’s mansion.

"Miss!" The guards at the entrance saw Shui Qingyue and immediately greeted her, but their faces were quite awkward. The old patriarch had already issued a strict order to expel Shui Qingyue from the Shui family, forbidding her from entering the Shui Family’s door again.

Shui Qinghe ran out quickly and called out directly, "Cousin!" before she had already taken Shui Qingyue’s hand.

"Qinghe!" Shui Qingyue took Shui Qinghe’s hand and also smiled happily.

"Let’s go, let’s go inside," Shui Qinghe said excitedly.

The guards hurried to stop them, saying with a pained expression, "Misses! The patriarch has commanded that Miss Qingyue is not to be allowed through the gates, and you’re making things difficult for us."

No matter what, Shui Qingyue was still a member of the Shui Family. The patriarch was angry now, but who knew when he would no longer be upset? She would still be the miss, and the two guards dared not offend her.

Shui Qinghe rolled her eyes and said, "I’m the one bringing her in. If anything happens, let grandfather scold me later."

The guards were even more troubled and exclaimed hastily, "Miss Qinghe, the patriarch specifically instructed that no matter who brings Miss Qingyue in, we can’t let her pass."

Shui Qinghe pouted, momentarily at a loss for words. With the patriarch in the house, his authority was absolute. Who dared to defy him? The last time Shui Qingyue had been kidnapped during her marriage escape, it was absolutely the most scandalous event for the Shui Family.

At this point, Song Xiaodong’s expression darkened as he said, "Is this the hospitality of the Shui Family? Now, go in and report that the Patriarch of the Su Family of Minghe, Song Xiaodong, has come to visit!"

"Ah?" Both guards were momentarily stunned.

"Well, don’t just stand there!" Song Xiaodong suddenly shouted.

The guards trembled from the shout. They had not witnessed Song Xiaodong showcasing his formidable skills at the Liu Family, but they had heard about it from others and were aware of how powerful the man who took Shui Qingyue was.

They only knew that Song Xiaodong was skilled in Kung Fu, but now he had come to visit in the capacity of the Patriarch of the Su Family, which confused them.

One guard hurried into the guard room and used the internal phone to convey the message inside.

Shui Qinghe widened her eyes at Song Xiaodong, then tugged at Shui Qingyue, whispering, "How did my brother-in-law become the Family Head of the Su Family? Is the Su Family very powerful?"

Shui Qingyue, a bit embarrassed by the term "brother-in-law," still nodded gently and said, "He is now the Family Head of the Su Family, which is much more powerful than our Shui Family."

Shui Qinghe’s eyes widened as she exclaimed, "Wow! That’s awesome, cousin, you really struck gold."

Shui Qingyue smiled unnaturally for a moment, then turned her gaze towards Song Xiaodong. His powerful shout indeed had an imposing authority that was truly breathtaking.

Shui Qinghe then curiously asked Song Xiaodong, "Brother-in-law, you’re so powerful, why didn’t you directly ask for her hand in marriage from the beginning? With your status, even the Liu Family wouldn’t compare."

Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "How else could I show my sincerity?"

"Wow! Brother-in-law, you’re so cool! Just for the thought you have for my cousin, I’m happy for her. Ahh... when can I find a man like that?"

Shui Qingyue was amused by her cousin’s words, but as she saw a large group of people quickly approaching the entrance, she suddenly became nervous. A large hand reached out and held hers.

The warmth from that hand instantly gave Shui Qingyue a sense of security. She bit her lower lip gently and naturally slipped her arm into Song Xiaodong’s. With this man by her side, no matter how many storms lay ahead, he was more than capable of providing her a bright clear sky.