Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 930 - 931 Analysis

Chapter 930: Chapter 931 Analysis

Song Xiaodong’s relaxed demeanor, along with a few jokes, eased everyone’s mood considerably. Su Yuya smiled and said, "It seems the Family Head is confident and prepared. Can you tell us what we should do to prepare now?"

Song Xiaodong stopped rocking the chair, but still leaned back, and said casually, "No need to prepare anything, just wait for them."

Su Yuya frowned and said, "Family Head, the opponents are the Zhou Family and the Qiao Family. Either of these families is not something we can easily provoke."

Song Xiaodong said, "So what? If they want to provoke us, should we beg for mercy before they even act?"

Su Yuya said, "Of course not, but we should prepare so we’re not caught off guard when the time comes."

"The big families in Beijing aren’t scary. In terms of background and connections, they are definitely stronger than us, but they might not have as much capital and resources as us. When they come to a local area, the actual resources they can use are much less than what their family possesses. Their prestige often intimidates local families into being submissive, and that’s why people are afraid of them."

Song Xiaodong rocked the chair again, saying, "They openly came to Minghe without fear of us knowing, clearly intending to bully us. So we might as well confront them head-on. If they’re daring enough to throw a punch, we’ll hit them back. It’s that simple. When you truly stand up to them, you’ll realize they aren’t as formidable as they appear."

Su Yuya recalled the previous conflict with the Cao Family and the Zhao Family. In the end, the Zhou Family had no choice but to accept defeat with subdued embarrassment, without causing any significant turmoil. Seeing Song Xiaodong’s confidence, she couldn’t help but ask, "Family Head, do we have a significant force backing you up at the top?"

Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "Not exactly backing, but I know what’s on the top’s mind now. So I understand what the big families in Beijing can actually deploy. If they cross a certain line, the consequences are something they can’t bear. So, in a fight with us, they don’t actually hold the upper hand. Think about it, if the Zhou and Qiao Families truly had such capabilities, why would they need to seek out someone like Matsumoto Koji? They could just pressure us directly."

Su Yuya’s eyes lit up and said, "Knowing this line, we can make targeted arrangements. Family Head, can you talk about it? You don’t still distrust me, do you?"

Song Xiaodong laughed heartily and said, "If I don’t trust my aunt, who can I trust? Actually, it’s much like the last time, no political or official pressure can be exerted on us, the only areas are business and force. As for force, no matter how much you prepare, there is nothing that can be done. This relies on me and the Family Guard. Commercial competition is primarily what you need to focus on. Matsumoto Koji is merely a tool in their hands, but not to be feared. With or without him, our Su Family isn’t significantly affected. The main concern right now is whether Matsumoto Koji, this guy, will be incited to bring in some foreign forces, which is a loophole they could exploit in the intentions at the top."

Su Yuya said, "Foreign forces... that is quite possible. The Lingtian Group has close ties with the Japanese Mingshan Group, which is one of Japan’s most notorious criminal organizations."

"The Mingshan Group, huh..." Song Xiaodong squinted his eyes slightly.

"Have you ever had contact with the Mingshan Group?" Su Yuya immediately asked curiously.

"Yes!" Song Xiaodong nodded and said, "There was a conflict before, and I took down one of their branch strongholds. Their strength is indeed formidable."

Su Yuya’s mouth twitched a little and said, "The Family Head is truly formidable, even daring to take down the Mingshan Group’s stronghold."

Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "I thought back then that the Mingshan Group’s people weren’t all that much, but I know for a group to grow that big, they surely have many experts. They’re just not in the branch. Like with us in China, the experts are hidden within the family, so we can’t be careless."

Su Yuya smiled sweetly and said, "I was about to remind the Family Head, but I really underestimated your broadmindedness. Not arrogant, open-minded, I am truly impressed by you, Yuya."

Song Xiaodong couldn’t help but chuckle and said, "I didn’t expect being cautious would earn me such praise from my aunt."

Su Yuya earnestly said, "This is something not achievable by ordinary people. For someone as young as you, achieving so much now, it’s a time of great success. Moreover, by the way you conduct yourself, I always thought you wouldn’t disregard anyone."

"It depends on the person. I’ve been through so much on the battlefield and have never dared to underestimate others. Sometimes the least threatening person can be the one to take your life. Even a minor character, when pushed, can cause significant destruction."

These were Song Xiaodong’s genuine experiences. Once, a comrade encountered a seemingly frail seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl during a mission. He didn’t take her seriously, not realizing she was actually an operative, and he was killed in a surprise attack.

The cruelty of the battlefield is unimaginable to ordinary people, and surviving it makes that experience an incredibly valuable asset, one that benefits a person for a lifetime. The lesson above all is to never underestimate any enemy.

Stretching lazily, Song Xiaodong said, "Since Matsumoto Koji made a wrong choice, there’s no need to be polite with him. Tonight, I’ll go meet him."

"Meet him?" Su Yuya’s face revealed an expression of excitement.

Song Xiaodong sneered and said, "Coming to my territory in Minghe, trying to make a move on my woman, as the head of the family, can I act like a turtle hiding in its shell?"

"Do you mean to... drive him away?"

"If he doesn’t want to leave, he’ll have to pay a price. The Zhou and Qiao Families want to use him, but if I don’t give him a beating, he won’t know his limits. To flaunt and dominate in front of our Su Family, with him... he’s not qualified."

After saying this, Song Xiaodong headed straight into the villa.

The women sitting outside had their eyes following Song Xiaodong.

"So handsome!" Sun Ziyun couldn’t help but say softly.

All of them nodded instinctively; Song Xiaodong was indeed exuding the aura of a true Family Head. As his women, they felt a sense of pride in their hearts.

Miao Qingqing teased Sun Ziyun, "Since you think Dongzi is handsome, now’s your chance to accompany our charming Family Head."

Sun Ziyun saw the encouragement in everyone’s eyes, bit her lip, and said, "Alright!" Then she followed him into the villa.