Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 824 - 825 You are the Patriarch of the Su Family!

Chapter 824: Chapter 825 You are the Patriarch of the Su Family!

"Little Song..." When the phone connected, Jiang Xueliang started with this name but suddenly felt it awkward and somewhat impolite.

"Hello, uncle," came Song Xiaodong’s hearty voice from the other end of the phone.

With a single ’uncle,’ Jiang Xueliang’s nerves slightly relaxed. "I’m back at the district committee office, and I’ve been promoted to director. That Liu Qingyuan has been taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission."

"Hmm, a biting dog like him deserves to be killed and stewed," Song Xiaodong said without the slightest hint of surprise, sounding very calm.

"Thank you!" Jiang Xueliang’s bit of suspicion also vanished at that moment.

"Ha... Uncle, you are too polite. A good official like you deserves a better position. Just keep up the good work, and more opportunities will come."

Although Song Xiaodong was the younger relative, Jiang Xueliang didn’t find his words presumptuous at all. It didn’t make him uncomfortable; it felt entirely appropriate, just like how Secretary Jin would speak to him.

Jiang Xueliang took a deep breath and said, "There’s something I’m not sure whether I should ask?"

Song Xiaodong chuckled lightly, "Uncle, don’t make it so serious. You want to ask what kind of a person I really am, right?"

"Exactly!" Jiang Xueliang felt that the other party was indeed intelligent. Talking with a smart person was straightforward; hint a little, and the other side understands. However, talking to such people can be quite pressuring.

"I am from the Su Family..." Song Xiaodong slowly said.

"The Su Family... from Minghe!" Jiang Xueliang exclaimed in surprise.

Song Xiaodong added, "Yes, I am the Patriarch of the Su Family."

"Family Head?" Jiang Xueliang almost dropped his phone in shock. Living in Minghe, and being an office politician, he knew all too well the influence of the Su Family, and what it meant to be the Family Head; it was unimaginable. Even for him, who had seen a few of the younger third-generation of the Su Family members, they were all extremely arrogant, not putting even the deputy head of the district committee office in their eyes.

"Li Sijie and I visited you last time because we were afraid of scaring you, which could lessen the warmth of family ties. But I felt uncle isn’t a snobbish person, so I didn’t want to hide it from you anymore."

"This... this... is too frightening, the Patriarch of the Su Family, it’s you! Even in dreams, I could never imagine this."

"Hehe, uncle, don’t say that. Once your job settles, come over to our house for a visit."

"Absolutely!" Jiang Xueliang eagerly agreed. Just thinking about visiting the Su Family excited him tremendously.

After ending the call with Song Xiaodong, Jiang Xueliang did not phone his wife because he knew very well how excitable his wife could be. She would definitely scream, and soon everybody at her workplace would know. The fact that Song Xiaodong was the Patriarch of the Su Family hadn’t spread yet, clearly Song Xiaodong didn’t want to flaunt it – this was a matter that absolutely should not leak from his own mouth.

Upon returning to his office, regular staff members obviously weren’t privy to such significant changes, but Sun Zheng quickly got the news. He immediately sought out Jiang Xueliang, and his attitude changed a complete 180 degrees instantly, leaving everyone in the office with their jaws dropped.

Returning to an equal footing with Sun Zheng, Jiang Xueliang naturally didn’t take their past issues to heart. He was a man focused on his work, not one to harbor petty resentments.

When he arrived home from work, Jiang Xueliang finally informed his wife about Song Xiaodong. Cui Ying was indeed shocked, continuously exclaiming until she could stabilize her emotions. She patted her chest and said, "Oh my God, oh my God, Li Sijie actually married the Patriarch of the Su Family and is carrying his child. This is definitely an honor for the Li Family. Ah, I need to call your sister-in-law. How could she not tell us."

Jiang Xueliang quickly interjected, "Hold on, I feel sister-in-law might not know about this. If Li Sijie didn’t speak, there must be a reason. Recklessly talking about it would just trouble Li Sijie."

Cui Ying realized, "Ah, that’s true. Later, I will ask Li Sijie myself what’s going on, why she hasn’t made this public with such a good man."

Jiang Xueliang quickly advised, "There could be some reasons. Anyway, it’s best for us to just pretend we don’t know."

Only then did Cui Ying hang up the phone, feeling somehow it was painful not being able to share the joy with others.

Cui Ying then immersed herself in fantasies. "Husband, do you think we now also have a backer, and such a powerful one at that? Do you think you might be promoted to district mayor, or even city mayor one day?"

"You, even if we have a backer, we still need to work hard. I think Little Song helped me this time because he saw how I conduct myself personally. I must be more vigilant in the future, never doing anything inappropriate, and you should help keep me in check."

"Alright, but I still need to make a few calls. Even if I don’t mention Little Song, your promotion must be talked about so everyone can share the happiness."

This time, Jiang Xueliang did not stop her. His heart was also very excited, and he wanted to share it with others, it was just his steady personality that kept him restrain.

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At the Su Family, Li Sijie lay beside Song Xiaodong, worriedly saying, "Dongzi, I’m a bit afraid that my uncle will tell my mom about this."

Song Xiaodong responded, "This matter is something we’ll have to face sooner or later. I intended to start by letting your uncle communicate with your parents."

"I went against my parents’ wishes for my first marriage. This time, I didn’t even dare tell them. I’m scared... they..."

Song Xiaodong knew what Li Sijie was worried about and smiled slightly, "Don’t worry, I’ll face it with you. After the New Year, let’s visit your family. I’ve eloped with their daughter, who is also carrying my child. How could I not pay a visit to my mother-in-law?"

Shui Qingyue and Xiao Yingying were lying on the other side, both curious. For them, being with Song Xiaodong meant no pressure from their own families. After all, Song Xiaodong’s status was clear, and he was good to them.

However, for the wealthy and influential, these situations are usually more acceptable because their families are used to it. But for ordinary people, it’s almost unfathomable, so Li Sijie’s concerns are certainly not without reason.