Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 845 - 846: The Lady Decides

Chapter 845: Chapter 846: The Lady Decides

Song Xiaodong only felt a headache coming on, he rolled his eyes at the Patriarch of the Sun Family and said, "Old Patriarch, your usual authority is indeed overwhelming. With just one word, your granddaughter is willing to bet her entire life."

The Patriarch of the Sun Family spread his hands and said, "Arranging a marriage alliance with you was indeed my idea, but as for Zi Yun’s thoughts, those are her own. Currently, there are several unmarried granddaughters in my family, and Zi Yun is the least obedient among them. I originally did not wish for her to come, but I couldn’t persuade her otherwise."

Song Xiaodong shook his head firmly and said, "But I still can’t agree to this, thank you for your kind intentions, Old Patriarch, and thanks to Zi Yun for considering me."

The Patriarch of the Sun Family’s face darkened and he said, "Patriarch Song, is this really appropriate? I take the initiative to bring my granddaughter over, and you just send her back. If word of this gets out, would my Sun Family still have any dignity? How can Zi Yun face others? Wouldn’t that turn her into a laughingstock?"

Song Xiaodong suddenly scowled and said, "Old Patriarch, you’re taking this too seriously, I’m only considering what’s best for Zi Yun."

The Patriarch of the Sun Family stood up and said, "Patriarch Song, I understand. You are afraid that once Zi Yun is involved with you, it will spread issues involving the Su Family to my Sun Family, making it easier for us to proceed with actions unfavorable to the Sun Family, right?"

Song Xiaodong frowned and asked, "Are you implying that if I do not agree to this arrangement, the Sun Family won’t cooperate with our Su Family?"

The Patriarch of the Sun Family straightforwardly said: "Exactly, although you dislike marriage alliances, for our Sun Family, such alliances are a primary guarantee. Helping you this time would mean that your Su Family will become stronger than our Sun Family, and we can no longer sit as equals. If there’s not enough security, the Sun Family would rather maintain the status quo and forego the benefits."

Song Xiaodong couldn’t help but frown, he hadn’t expected to reach a deadlock over this issue.

At this moment, the door of a room on the first floor opened, and Miao Qingqing walked out. She first bowed to the Patriarch of the Sun Family, then said to Song Xiaodong, "Dongzi, let Zi Yun stay."

"What?" Song Xiaodong looked at Miao Qingqing in surprise.

Miao Qingqing said, "We agree for you to let Zi Yun stay, and we won’t feel that you have broken your promise to us because of this."

The Patriarch of the Sun Family immediately looked pleased and said, "Your wife sure understands reason, Patriarch Song. Now you have nothing to say, right?"

Song Xiaodong furrowed his brows, about to speak, when Miao Qingqing already smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Old Patriarch. With this connection, our Su Family and Sun Family will be like one family, advancing and retreating together."

The Patriarch of the Sun Family laughed heartily, saying, "Of course, I thank the lady on behalf of Zi Yun, and I hope in the future you’ll take good care of Zi Yun."

Miao Qingqing smiled and replied, "Old Patriarch, you are too courteous. From now on, Zi Yun is like a sister to us. As long as her heart is with Dongzi, we will naturally get along harmoniously."

The Patriarch of the Sun Family laughed again, proudly saying to Song Xiaodong, "Since that is the case, I won’t say more. Patriarch Song, your wife has agreed, you have nothing further to say now, do you?"

Song Xiaodong rolled his eyes and said, "Old Patriarch, aren’t you afraid that a forced melon isn’t sweet, and in the end, it might actually harm your granddaughter?"

The Patriarch of the Sun Family said proudly, "I trust your character. You would go as far as to feud with my Sun Family for your sister and cause a stir between our Sun Family and the Miao sisters. How could you possibly mistreat my granddaughter?"

Song Xiaodong snorted and said, "Don’t be too optimistic."

"That will be a matter between you and her. If Zi Yun is unhappy, it would only mean she hasn’t managed well, that would be her own fate. Let us discuss the details of our cooperation next," The Patriarch said.

Miao Qingqing smiled and said, "Then we won’t bother you anymore. Zi Yun, come with me."

"Thank you, sister!" Sun Zi Yun respectfully bent her knees, hands at her waist, glanced at Song Xiaodong, and followed Miao Qingqing upstairs.

Song Xiaodong felt this situation was utterly absurd. Among the women in his life, it was only Shui Qingyue who had a more unusual relationship with him, but even then, it was only after their feelings were established that they came together. Now, inexplicably, there was one more woman, which utterly clashed with his usual style of doing things.

However, at this moment, he could only temporarily set this matter aside. Though he spoke lightly of waging war against the Cao and Zhao Families, he knew this was an extremely complicated process. Success in cooperation with the Sun Family was also of utmost importance.

He talked with the Old Patriarch for several hours, and the Old Patriarch even stayed for lunch at the Su Family before finalizing the main policies. The remaining details could be handled by their subordinates.

As he saw the Old Patriarch to his car, Sun One’s elderly grandmother glared at Song Xiaodong, puzzling him for a moment, but he soon realized that the old lady had originally wanted to pair Sun Yiyi with him. He had firmly refused, and now, having accepted Sun Zi Yun from the Sun Family, naturally upset her.

After sending the Patriarch of the Sun Family away, Song Xiaodong returned to the villa. At this time, in the living room were Song Xiaoru, Miao Qingqing, Shui Qingyue, and Su Yuya, but Sun Zi Yun was not there.

"Qingqing, what is this about..." Song Xiaodong came in and sat down, frowning at Miao Qingqing.

Su Yuya immediately chimed in, "Patriarch, with a beautiful woman joining us out of nowhere, how can you still blame Qingqing?"

Song Xiaodong said, "How could we agree to this?"

Seeing Song Xiaodong visibly upset and speaking in a reproachful tone, Miao Qingqing and the others felt a bit awkward; Song Xiaodong had never scolded them before.

Su Yuya rolled her eyes at Song Xiaodong and said, "Don’t blame them for this. I persuaded them. The cooperation with the Sun Family is too critical."

Song Xiaodong said, "While cooperation is important, we could’ve renegotiated the distribution of benefits, instead of just leaving their granddaughter with me like this, which is somewhat outrageous."

Su Yuya shook her head, "I know you despise this type of marriage alliance, but for our age-old prominent families, marriage alliances are the most reassuring form of cooperation. Just like the Old Patriarch, only if you keep Sun Zi Yun can he truly consider you a real partner. This practice has been ongoing for many years and has been deeply ingrained in every large family’s mindset. It’s not something that can be changed just because you oppose it."

Su Yuya paused and said, "So for the cooperation with the Sun Family, even if you dislike it, you still have to keep her. Besides, I think Zi Yun is pretty and well-behaved. What’s the harm in having one more wife?"