Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 827 - 828: Keeping Watch

Chapter 827: Chapter 828: Keeping Watch

Nobody opposed the idea; after all, it wasn’t like they were alone with Song Xiaodong anymore. So even if they were all together, there was nothing to be shy about.

Besides, staying up to welcome the new year didn’t necessarily mean they had to do anything. They could just chat, envision the future, and if they got tired, just go to sleep.

Luckily, the bed in Song Xiaodong’s room was big enough. It had been specially modified recently. Sleeping eight would be a squeeze, but it wouldn’t be impossible, and right now, nobody felt like sleeping anyway.

Song Xiaodong sat at the foot of the bed, his gaze sweeping over everyone. Miao Qingqing said with a smile, "What are you looking at? Don’t tell me you have some ideas? With so many people here, if you dare to mess around, you’ll be in deep trouble."

Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "I just feel extremely blessed. Last Spring Festival, I was struggling outside. This Spring Festival, I am fortunate to have all of you with me. Heaven has really bestowed a lot of favor upon me."

Miao Qingqing chuckled and said, "It really feels like New Year’s Day. You’re getting mushy just lying on the bed."

Song Xiaodong took Song Xiaoru’s hand beside him and said, "Sister, you’ve taken care of me for so many years, now it’s my turn to take care of you."

Song Xiaoru looked at Song Xiaodong with tender eyes, chuckled, and joked, "That means I’ve finally made it through."

Song Xiaodong chuckled and took Li Sijie’s hand, "Sijie, thank you for your hard work, the first to bear a child for me."

Li Sijie gripped Song Xiaodong’s hand in return, "I’m very happy to become a mother."

Song Xiaodong then looked towards Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuan, "Qingqing, Xuanxuan, the ones I really should thank are you two. If it weren’t for your tolerance, none of us would be able to be together."

Everyone turned their gaze to Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuan, feelings of gratitude welling up inside them. Without the breadth of heart from Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuan, the others really wouldn’t have been able to be with Song Xiaodong.

Miao Qingqing said, "Now we’re all one family, why mention these things? We should all think with one heart, and work together."

Miao Xuanxuan chuckled and declared, "Then I’ll be the boss. Anyone disagree?"

"We agree!" Everyone knew Miao Xuanxuan was joking and played along with her, laughing merrily together.

Song Xiaodong turned to Lin Su’er and said, "Su’er, thank you for your unwavering support. No matter if I was amidst the wind and rain, you have always silently backed me up."

Lin Su’er felt a bit shy and softly said, "Brother Dongzi has been good to me, so I ought to be good to Brother Dongzi."

Song Xiaodong addressed Shui Qingyue, "Qingyue, I took you by force, and I hope you will never regret it for the rest of your life."

Shui Qingyue met Song Xiaodong’s gaze with a slight smile, "I’m very happy."

After everyone had spoken, Xiao Yingying anxiously said, "What about me, what about me?"

Song Xiaodong chuckled, "You little Angel, you are the joy of our household, the harmonizer of our family. Without you, our home wouldn’t have so much happiness."

"Oh yeah, I’m so important!" Xiao Yingying burst into a happy smile and threw herself into Song Xiaodong’s arms, "Husband, I want to make love to you."

Song Xiaodong laughed heartily, "Who was it that mentioned there were too many people just now? Today I’m going to show off and let you all see just how awesome your husband is."

"Yeah! Great!" Xiao Yingying immediately screamed with excitement, then kissed Song Xiaodong directly. With such good sisterly relations among them, Xiao Yingying didn’t have to hold back as she used to, and occasionally taking the initiative wasn’t met with any objections.

That night was both sensuous and cozy. As they bid farewell to the old and welcomed the new, a fresh year dawned.

On the next morning, everyone got up early. It was the first day of the New Year, and everyone was certain to visit. As the Family Head and the madams, it naturally wouldn’t do to rise too late and keep others waiting.

While last night was lively, it wasn’t intense because everyone knew they had to get up early, so naturally, they couldn’t afford to get too rowdy.

That morning, members of the Su Family came to pay New Year’s visits to Song Xiaodong, who handed out prepared red packets, a total of seventy million, a testament to the substantial amount in each packet.

From the first to the third day, it was all very busy with endless New Year’s visits and receiving guests. Of course, those who had the status to pay New Year’s visits to Song Xiaodong or to be visited by him were naturally no ordinary figures.

On the afternoon of the third day, several city leaders also visited the Su Family. Although the Family Head of the Su Family was not an official, the family’s influence over the entire Minghe was so significant that even the city leaders had to pay attention and foster good relations; otherwise, if the Su Family withheld support, it would be very difficult to carry out any work, demonstrating the clout of the major families.

While Song Xiaodong was chatting with them, someone came to report, "Family Head, Jiang Xueliang has come to visit."

Song Xiaodong hastily said, "Quick, have Madam Li go greet them."

Jiang Xueliang and Cui Ying stood at the gate of the Su Family manor, along with their son, Jiang Jinyu, who was attending high school.

"Damn, my cousin lives here?" Jiang Jinyu gazed at the long courtyard that seemed never-ending and widened his eyes in surprise.

Cui Ying quickly advised, "Jinyu, don’t speak carelessly when you go inside. There are a lot of rules in a big family home."

"Got it." Jiang Jinyu stuck out his tongue and obediently agreed, feeling the pressure of such an imposing place.

Jiang Xueliang worriedly remarked, "Wife, do you think we’re being presumptuous by visiting to pay New Year’s respects like this?"

Cui Ying responded, "I’m having second thoughts now. We should have called Sijie first. Just showing up like this, if they are busy and it’s not convenient to see us, it could be quite awkward."

Jiang Xueliang expressed his concerns, "The main thing is, it feels like we’re trying to climb the social ladder. If we cause any trouble for Sijie, it wouldn’t be good."

Cui Ying added, "But... we’re already here; we can’t just leave immediately. If we get to go in, let’s just pay our respects and then leave."

While the three of them were feeling anxious, Li Sijie quickly came out to greet them with an excited smile, "Uncle, Auntie, why have you come? You are my elders; we should be the ones visiting your home to pay New Year’s respects."

Seeing Li Sijie say this, Cui Ying and Jiang Xueliang finally felt somewhat relieved. Cui Ying said, "Isn’t your boyfriend’s identity extraordinary? If we made you come to pay respects, we would feel too intrusive. Besides, he has helped your uncle, and we ought to come and express our gratitude."

"You’re overthinking it. Come inside," Li Sijie said as she led her uncle’s family inside, feeling a sudden surge of pride as the lady of the house—a feeling she was experiencing for the first time at that moment.