Return to the City: The Strongest King-Chapter 1903 - 1807: Opportunity (Part 3)

Capítulo 1903: Chapter 1807: Opportunity (Part 3)

“Yeah, it’s just a couple of words, is it really necessary to go this far? Those with real abilities have such tempers,” Feng Shuo’s wife chimed in.

“I don’t care, your son-in-law ruined my son’s company. If you don’t give me back my son’s company, I won’t let this go!” Eldest Uncle’s Wife accused Li Sijie’s mother.

“Who are you trying to scare?” Li Jianguo was somewhat displeased after hearing this.

Being Song Xiaodong’s father-in-law, he spoke with confidence.

“No, my brother, your sister-in-law didn’t mean it that way,” Eldest Uncle hurried to smooth things over.

“Is that any way to talk? You’re there making sarcastic, yin-yang remarks, do you think we didn’t see it? Let me tell you, Song Xiaodong is only considering Li Sijie’s face!” Li Jianguo also became more spirited.

“Oh wow, your family really does hold Li Sijie’s face in high regard. Out of respect for the Li Sisters, he ruined the Eldest Brother’s company and messed up the Second Brother’s official position,” Eldest Uncle’s Wife said to Li Jianguo, not in a good mood.

“You!” This had now offended Li Jianguo as well.

Li Jianguo knew that Song Xiaodong had many wives. Though Song Xiaodong treated them all equally, he was still unsure of Li Sijie’s status among this group of women.

Eldest Uncle’s Wife had hit Li Jianguo’s sore spot.

“Is this the attitude you have when discussing matters? Let’s go!” Li Jianguo pulled Li Sijie’s mother to leave.

“Hey…”

Song Xiaodong and Li Sijie drove back home.

“Xiaodong, I’m sorry, but my relatives are just too much. Especially Eldest Uncle’s Wife and Second Sister-in-Law; they can’t stand others doing well,” Li Sijie said from the passenger seat, staring straight ahead at the road.

“I now understand why just the thought of meeting relatives gives you a headache,” Song Xiaodong said, sympathetic to Li Sijie’s feelings.

“Yeah.”

“Actually, Li Fengrao has had a tough time too,” Li Sijie spoke up.

“Hmm?”

“Eldest Uncle’s family isn’t well-off, especially since Eldest Uncle’s Wife was often ill before. Supporting Fengrao through his studies was difficult, and Fengrao worked hard, eventually working in finance and starting his own company.”

“But Eldest Uncle’s Wife is just unbearable as a person. When she was sick before, it was alright, but now she’s better, and feels that relatives and friends didn’t help her during her illness, just waiting to watch her suffer. Now that Fengrao has a career, she flaunts it everywhere.”

“Alright, Sijie, I know what you’re thinking. I have my limits,” Song Xiaodong told Li Sijie.

“I know.” Li Sijie squeezed Song Xiaodong’s sturdy arm.

Chapter 1809: Cat and Mouse

Upon returning home, a group of people was about to inquire when they noticed both of them didn’t look too pleased. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

“What happened?” The group looked at each other, unsure, as Song Xiaoru was the first to ask.

“Nothing much, Sis. What are you guys up to at home?” Song Xiaodong asked.

“Nothing much, just playing with the kids.”

“Xiaodong, did you have an argument with the relatives on that side?” Sun Yiyi quickly caught on.

“Yeah, Xiaodong closed my Eldest Brother’s company and transferred my Second Brother to the Religious Affairs Office to listen to monks chant scriptures,” Li Sijie replied with a wry smile.

“What?” Xiao Yingying, Miao Qingqing, Miao Xuanxuan, and others were all shocked.

“You’re causing trouble again!” Song Xiaoru looked at Song Xiaodong with a bit of anger.

“Sis, it’s not Xiaodong’s fault. They were just too much,” Li Sijie defended Song Xiaodong.

“But they’re Sijie’s relatives. How could you do that?” Song Xiaoru looked up at Li Sijie and then said to Song Xiaodong.

“It’s really not Xiaodong’s fault. We were driving Sister Yiyi’s car and Eldest Uncle’s Wife and Second Sister-in-Law insisted it wasn’t Xiaodong’s and was just borrowed from a friend. They even lectured Xiaodong to be sincere and stop pretending to be rich,” Li Sijie explained to Song Xiaoru.

“Don’t they know who you are?” Song Xiaoru asked.

“No, I didn’t tell them,” Li Sijie said softly.

“Well, you can’t entirely blame them if they don’t know you,” Song Xiaoru tried to calm Song Xiaodong.

“Why shouldn’t I? I said Song Xiaodong could earn a million a year, and my aunts and brother-in-law’s wives, along with my Second Brother, kept mocking Xiaodong. I couldn’t stand it,” said Li Sijie.

“Even if Song Xiaodong is just a regular guy, they shouldn’t have behaved like that. They are so superficial,” Li Sijie shared her annoyance.

“They are still your relatives. Even if Xiaodong doesn’t give them face, he should give you face. Otherwise, your relatives will talk about you later.”

As they chatted, Director Zhao called Song Xiaodong.

“Oh, Director Zhao!”

“Mr. Song, about last time, I’m really sorry. After returning, I criticized Qiao Yutong, telling her not to be so impulsive in the future.”

“No worries, Director Zhao. Do you need something from me?”

“Well, it’s like this, I feel quite bad about having Mr. Song spend a night in the detention center last time. It caused Mr. Song some trouble, so today we’d like to invite you for a meal!”

“That’s not necessary, Director Zhao. You don’t have to be so formal.”

“It must happen! Mr. Song didn’t attend the celebration for helping crack the Zhou Tiannan case last time. This time, we’d like to thank you, and it’s not just my idea. Deputy Director Qiao also feels apologetic about last time and wants to apologize to you in person. Mr. Song, you wouldn’t want to embarrass me, the director, would you?” Director Zhao joked with a laugh.

“Oh no, no, of course not. Since the director is inviting, I will definitely come no matter the weather!”

“Then it’s settled. Upstairs at Lin Hai Ju, seven o’clock tonight. See you there!”

“Okay.”

“Another engagement?” Miao Qingqing asked.

“Yeah, last time they detained me, and the bureau feels sorry, so they want to treat me to dinner,” Song Xiaodong said, sitting on the sofa, raising his eyes smugly at Miao Qingqing.