Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 46 - 46 46 Recruitment

46: Chapter 46: Recruitment 46: Chapter 46: Recruitment “Thank you for your help this time,” Song Xiaodong said, his gratitude mixed with grievances.

If Miao Qingling hadn’t stepped in, he would not have been released so quickly, considering those people had been seriously injured.

Even if it was considered self-defense, there were still procedures to follow.

He would have had to stay in the detention center for a few days, which was unavoidable.

This would certainly have worried his sister.

Miao Qingyuan smiled slightly and said, “It was just a minor thing.

Besides, my daughter was also involved, so I had to step in.

Moreover, you saved Qingqing’s life last time, which was a great favor to the Miao Family.

How could I not help with such a trivial matter?”

Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and replied, “Then I won’t stand on ceremony with you.”

Miao Qingyuan nodded and asked, “Young man, I heard you’ve just returned from the military.

Do you have any plans for the future?”

Meeting Miao Qingyuan’s gaze, Song Xiaodong asked, “Is President Miao trying to recruit me?”

Miao Qingyuan smiled and said, “I’ve always valued talent.

If you could join my company, I would be very pleased.”

Song Xiaodong grinned and replied, “Sorry, I’m not really into working at those big companies.

I’ve found a decent job working at Xuanxuan’s club.”

Miao Qingyuan frowned slightly and said, “What future is there working at a club?

If you joined my company and trained well, you might even make it into the top management.

I don’t care about Xuanxuan’s antics, but I hope Xuanxuan’s man can help manage the company in the future.”

Miao Xuanxuan was giggling at first, but when she heard this, she immediately exclaimed, “Dad, don’t try to set me up with him!

It’s my sister who is with this guy, Miao Qingqing!”

Miao Qingyuan was taken aback, then frowned and said, “How is that possible?

Qingqing is so steady, how could she do such a thing?”

Miao Xuanxuan protested, “Hey, Dad, are you obviously biased against me?

I might not listen to you usually, but I wouldn’t mess around like that.

Look, I think he’s really not bad.

If it wasn’t for him being involved with my sister, I wouldn’t mind being with him myself.”

Miao Qingyuan looked at Miao Xuanxuan, his brow furrowing into knots, and said, “What is going on here?

I’m confused.”

Song Xiaodong laughed and said, “Actually, I’m confused too.

Qingqing says it’s Xuanxuan, Xuanxuan says it’s Qingqing, and I can’t even tell who it really is.

Do you have a missing daughter?”

Miao Qingyuan immediately shook his head and said, “Absolutely not.” But inside, he was somewhat worried.

In his youth, he had also been quite the Casanova.

Could it be that a woman had secretly given birth to his daughter and he didn’t even know about it?

Yet, he dismissed the thought.

Even if a woman had secretly had a daughter for him, if they didn’t have the same mother, how could the child look exactly like them?

Song Xiaodong shrugged his shoulders and said, “Then now I can only assume…

the girl I met that time just looks a lot like both of them and isn’t actually one of them.”

Miao Qingyuan looked at Song Xiaodong and said, “By saying so, do you realize you might be missing a great opportunity to make a fortune?”

Song Xiaodong grinned and replied, “Sorry, I’m not into the idea of making money by being a kept man.

I prefer to earn my money through my own abilities.”

Miao Qingyuan squinted at Song Xiaodong and said, “Do you realize that my assets are definitely worth over ten billion?

If you were with one of them, you could at least get half of the assets, which is no less than five billion.”

Song Xiaodong shrugged and said, “Money is good to have, but there are ways to live with less.

Most importantly, I don’t want to lose my happiness over money.

I appreciate your kindness, but let someone else have that good fortune.”

“Well said!” Miao Xuanxuan exclaimed excitedly.

She always thought this way, which is why she didn’t like working at the company and became a fitness instructor instead.

Miao Qingyuan, looking somewhat disappointed, said, “Since you’re so firm, I won’t insist.” Then he pulled out a check and handed it to Song Xiaodong, saying, “Here’s one million.

Don’t think it’s too little; consider it my way of thanking you for saving Qingqing’s life.”

Song Xiaodong took the check, stuffed it into his pocket without looking, and said, “Then I won’t be shy about accepting it.

If there’s nothing else, I’m going to leave now.

I need to check on my buddy.”

Miao Qingyuan nodded and said, “If you ever change your mind, you can find me anytime.”

After Song Xiaodong got out of the car, Miao Xuanxuan immediately said, “Dad, I’m going to the hospital too.”

Miao Qingyuan nodded and did not stop her.

His eyes narrowed as he watched Song Xiaodong leave.

He genuinely admired the young man.

Song Xiaodong’s refusal made him admire him even more; young people who can resist such temptations for the sake of integrity are becoming increasingly rare.

Such integrity would make him a loyal person to have around.

It wasn’t a bad thing for Miao Xuanxuan to be close to him.

At the very least, it meant that her safety at the club was secure.

“I say, Song Xiaodong, you really are something, resisting the temptation of over a billion!

Aren’t you tempted at all?” Miao Xuanxuan walked alongside Song Xiaodong, looking at him with a teasing smile.

Song Xiaodong winked at Miao Xuanxuan and said, “What do you think?”

Playfully, Miao Xuanxuan blinked and replied, “I guess you must be slightly tempted.”

“Yeah, five billion!

That’s something one could hardly earn in several lifetimes.”

Miao Xuanxuan giggled and said, “Then why didn’t you agree?

You’d have both wealth and a beauty.

My sister might have a bit of a temper, but she’s still a beauty, isn’t she?”

Song Xiaodong stroked his chin and said, “Well…

I think five billion is a bit low.

It would be about right if it was all ten billion.”

Miao Xuanxuan rolled her eyes at Song Xiaodong and exclaimed, “Oh my, you think five billion is too little?

You really do have a big appetite.”

“The ten billion is secondary, I was just thinking, with ten billion, I could…

hehe…” Song Xiaodong winked at Miao Xuanxuan again, his gaze carrying a mischievous glint.

Miao Xuanxuan paused, then suddenly grabbed Song Xiaodong’s arm and said through gritted teeth, “Ah, you really are shameless, utterly shameless!

Not only do you want to take over our family’s assets, but you also want to take over our people, you rogue, you scoundrel!”

Song Xiaodong laughed heartily and said, “So since that’s unattainable, I guess I don’t need the ten billion after all.”