Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 868 - 869: Bro, don’t you like me?

Chapter 868: Chapter 869: Bro, don’t you like me?

Upon leaving Dragon Nine, Song Xiaodong and Feng Kexin strolled down the small path of the villa, both falling into a brief silence.

"Brother..." Feng Kexin hugged Song Xiaodong’s arm and said with some sadness, "I never thought that we always wanted to find our true origins, but after finding them, our origins turned out to be so tragic. Our foster parents died, and we never met our biological parents who are also gone."

Song Xiaodong sighed and said, "Yes, I really didn’t expect it to be like this; it indeed feels quite depressing."

Neither of them had any feelings for their biological parents, after all, they had no memories of them, nor did they experience that kind of kinship. Thus, although the news was sad, they were not too upset, it was more about reflecting on their origins.

Feng Kexin hesitated for a moment and said, "Brother, this Dragon Gate sounds prestigious, but do we really have to take on such a big responsibility?"

Song Xiaodong was stunned for a moment. He had indeed never thought about shirking the responsibility. Now that Feng Kexin mentioned it, it seemed he might not necessarily have to take on the responsibility.

Feng Kexin frowned and said worriedly, "I feel this path will be very dangerous. If the other party is so strong and powerful, once you step in, you will enter a path full of thorns. If you don’t enter, then you are already living a glorious and happy life."

Song Xiaodong was silent for a while before finally saying, "Indeed, we are currently living comfortably, but since Dragon Nine knows about our existence, people from Dragon Gate would definitely not agree to just let me hide here. Moreover, those assassination attempts on you were definitely actions from the Dark Universe Sect. Once there’s movement within Dragon Gate, the Dark Universe Sect will likely get alerted, and at that time, you and I would be their targets, with absolutely no chance to escape."

Feng Kexin gave a bitter smile and said, "It’s all my fault—why did I show that Dragon Badge in the first place? If I hadn’t taken out the Dragon Badge, I could have lived a peaceful life."

Song Xiaodong put his arms around Feng Kexin’s shoulders and said, "Kexin, since we can’t escape, let’s face it together. Don’t worry, I’m here, and I will definitely protect you."

"Mhm." Feng Kexin leaned her head gently on Song Xiaodong’s shoulder, looking somewhat frail.

They walked silently for a while, and suddenly, Feng Kexin turned her head to look at Song Xiaodong and said, "Brother, you are always with the sisters-in-law, can your body handle it?"

"Cough, why are you suddenly asking this..." Song Xiaodong felt awkward.

Feng Kexin, with a slightly red face, said, "Didn’t Dragon Nine say it? I have to become your wife in the future, so I’m just asking. I have to get used to it, right? I know you have a schedule, two per day, but I’m worried it might be too much for you."

Song Xiaodong chuckled awkwardly and said, "Kexin, that’s just something Dragon Nine said, don’t take it too seriously."

"Brother, do you not like it?" Feng Kexin immediately tilted her head and asked.

Song Xiaodong shook his head and said, "It’s not that, but I’ve always cared for you as a brother, I never really thought about us having such a relationship."

"Brother..." Feng Kexin smiled brightly and said, "You’re so adorable, I’m happy to be your sister. Let me enjoy being the cherished sister for now, and when the day comes that I must become your wife, I will not hesitate."

Song Xiaodong looked at Feng Kexin and finally nodded, saying, "Alright."

Feng Kexin hugged Song Xiaodong’s waist tightly, closed her eyes, letting Song Xiaodong lead her on a leisurely stroll in the garden, without needing to concern herself with the surrounding circumstances.

Song Xiaodong did not reveal his sudden new identity as the Young Sect Master of Dragon Gate. Talking about it now would only increase the worries of his family and serve no practical purpose.

Moreover, there isn’t much he can do about Dragon Gate matters at the moment; it still seems a bit too elusive for him.

The next day, the Zhao Family directly approached the Su Family, agreeing to the conditions proposed by Song Xiaodong.

They really had no other choice; even if they wanted to fight it out till the end, it was impossible because their small fish couldn’t compete against the big net of the Minghe Family.

Rather than having everything taken away eventually, retaining a significant amount of assets now and preserving some foundation for the Zhao Family might give them a chance to rise again in the future.

While sipping his tea, Song Xiaodong slowly said to Zhao Wenqiang, "Patriarch Zhao, you really should think it over well. Once you agree to this, you will have to obey the Su Family, as we will be the major shareholder of your real family."

He was increasingly portraying the demeanor of a major family head.

Zhao Wenqiang exhaled a long breath and respectfully said, "Patriarch Song, since I have agreed, I have thought it over entirely. I will definitely follow the Song Family’s orders unconditionally and consider myself part of the Su Family."

Song Xiaodong squinted his eyes at Zhao Wenqiang, making Zhao feel apprehensive inside, uncertain what was wrong with his statement. He now felt the nervousness of a primary school student facing a teacher.

After about two minutes, Song Xiaodong put down his tea cup and said, "Patriarch Zhao, since that’s what you think, I will give you a chance."

"A chance?" Zhao Wenqiang felt apprehensive at Song Xiaodong’s words. At this moment, he was like meat on Song’s chopping block, completely at his mercy. Yet, what sort of opportunity could there be?

Song Xiaodong leisurely continued, "The Zhao Family will still be the Zhao Family, still an independent clan. You, Zhao Wenqiang, will still be the head of the Zhao Family..."

Zhao Wenqiang’s heart skipped a beat, and he stuttered, "What does Patriarch Song mean by this?"

"Although you still manage the Zhao Family, you should consider yourself appointed by me. You will be responsible to me for everything. I will collect the Zhao Family’s earnings based on our shares, reporting monthly. I will decide whether to use this money to continue supporting the Zhao Family’s growth or to take it directly; you must not object."

"Not at all, not at all!" Zhao Wenqiang hastily agreed.

Song Xiaodong added, "Also, big decisions of the Zhao Family must be reported to me."

"No problem, no problem!" Zhao Wenqiang answered even more readily.

Song Xiaodong said indifferently, "Well, that’s basically it. As for the details, I will have Su Yuya discuss them with you."

"Alright, alright!" Zhao Wenqiang nodded repeatedly.

For him, this was simply a pie falling from the sky, ensuring that the Zhao Family remained intact.

"Patriarch Song, I swear to you, I, Zhao Wenqiang, on behalf of the Zhao Family, will forever obey the Su Family, always remaining a vassal of the Su Family. If I do anything detrimental to the Su Family, then let my Zhao Family be cut off from all descendants."

For a major clan to swear to have their descendants cut off was indeed a most poisonous oath, showing that Zhao Wenqiang had sincerely submitted this time.