Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 69 - 69 69 Li Sijie's Sadness

69: Chapter 69 Li Sijie’s Sadness 69: Chapter 69 Li Sijie’s Sadness “President Xiao, I’m returning this to you.” Song Xiaodong handed the check back to Xiao Haiqing.

Xiao Haiqing hastily waved his hands and frowned, saying, “How can I take back something that has already been given away?

Wouldn’t that be disrespectful to me?”

Song Xiaodong gave a slight smile and said, “I really don’t lack the money.

Having it on me is of no use, whereas your company would likely feel the impact on its working capital without this twenty million.

So let’s consider this money as my investment.

How does that sound?”

Xiao Haiqing looked at Song Xiaodong, then graciously accepted the check with a hearty laugh, saying, “Well, that settles it, then.

I’ll convert this money into shares for you.

Our company is currently performing well, and getting a cut of the dividends each year is indeed quite nice.”

Song Xiaodong nodded and replied, “Exactly.

Now I’ll also be a shareholder of your company.

Imagine if I someday want to flaunt a little power there—could be pretty fun.”

“Absolutely!” Xiao Haiqing was in even higher spirits, seeing Song Xiaodong’s approach as the perfect solution.

Song Xiaodong didn’t make a big deal of it, saying, “Alright, then that’s settled.

I’ll be taking my leave now.”

Xiao Yingying pouted and said, “Brother Xiaodong, you’re leaving just like that?”

Looking at Xiao Yingying’s reluctant face, Song Xiaodong felt a surge of tenderness.

This girl was truly born to elicit sympathy, making it impossible to harden one’s heart against her.

“I still have some things to take care of.

You just focus on recovering at home.

I’ll come back to give you another acupuncture treatment in a week.”

“Oh…

Goodbye then, Brother Xiaodong,” Xiao Yingying said with a pout, looking even more aggrieved.

Xiao Haiqing chuckled and said, “Our Yingying really seems to have taken to you, Mr.

Song.

She’s rarely ever been so attached to someone.”

With a pout, Xiao Yingying said, “No one has ever been as nice to play with as Brother Xiaodong.”

Laughing heartily, Xiao Haiqing said, “Well, that’s something for you young folks to figure out.

Mr.

Song, do visit us often if you have the time.

Our doors will always be open for you.”

Under Xiao Yingying’s reluctant gaze, Song Xiaodong departed in Xiao Haiqing’s Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Song Xiaodong originally intended to go to the hospital, but Li Sijie called him, asking him to stop by the club.

“Mr.

Song, what brings you…” After Song Xiaodong finished his call, Xiao Haiqing asked with some curiosity.

Song Xiaodong chuckled and said, “I’m working as a martial arts coach at the club.”

Xiao Haiqing was taken aback for a moment before giving a thumbs-up and saying, “A true master really knows how to keep a low profile.

This is what it means to conceal oneself amongst the ordinary.”

Song Xiaodong shrugged and replied, “Life, you know, you’ve got to find some fun in it.”

“That’s easy to say but very hard to do.

Technically, I don’t lack money either, but I’m not my own boss at the company.

Every day is hectic; to have the freedom to live life as you please like Mr.

Song, that’s enviable.”

“Ha…

I’m just lazier, that’s all.

It’s the driven and successful businessmen like President Xiao that everyone envies.”

“The thing is, I can’t afford to be lazy even if I wanted to.”

The car arrived near the association, and Song Xiaodong got out.

This made Xiao Haiqing look up to him even more.

These days, how many young people don’t like to show off?

Even her own nephew, despite her teachings, couldn’t change.

Song Xiaodong didn’t want others to see him arriving in a luxury car; such modesty is indeed rare.

Song Xiaodong entered Li Sijie’s office and noticed that her complexion seemed a bit off, as if there was some problem.

Without hesitation, Song Xiaodong asked, “President Li, you didn’t put the association up as collateral, did you?”

Li Sijie looked at Song Xiaodong and gently shook her head, saying, “What you mentioned earlier, I’ve been thinking about it too since I got back.

I also feel that there is a problem.

I said I would think about it, but then my husband lost his temper, we had a huge fight, and now I’m in a difficult position.”

Meeting Li Sijie’s gaze, Song Xiaodong said, “He is pressuring you; the problem is getting even bigger.”

Li Sijie rubbed her forehead and said, “But…

sigh, if I don’t agree, he starts doubting me, disparaging me for looking down on him, and he even threatens to divorce me.

I don’t want to give up on the many years of our relationship just like that.”

Song Xiaodong sighed.

He said, “It’s hard for an outsider to handle domestic issues.

In this kind of situation, I can’t make decisions for you.

I can only remind you that if your husband is really keen on business, then you might suggest joining him to understand the investment better.

Once you truly understand this investment, then it wouldn’t be late to make a decision, instead of selling off everything you have right now just based on a contract.”

“That’s indeed a solution; I’ll go back and give it a try,” Li Sijie’s eyes brightened, but then dimmed again, as if she held little hope for this method.

Song Xiaodong inwardly sighed.

Looking at Li Sijie’s expression, it seemed that after last night’s argument, even though she strongly disapproved, she was likely to succumb to her husband’s will deep down.

“Let’s not talk about this matter for now.” Li Sijie shook her head, took out a piece of paper, pushed it over, and said, “This is the promotional material I’ve made, but it doesn’t include anything specific about you.

Add something to it.”

Song Xiaodong nodded and said, “No problem.”

It didn’t take long for Song Xiaodong to add something.

For such a class, it was enough to demonstrate a few techniques without having to write too much.

After Li Sijie reviewed it, she also felt it was good, so that was settled.

Just as Song Xiaodong was about to leave, he saw Li Sijie rubbing her forehead and said, “Do you want me to give you another massage?”

Li Sijie’s head was indeed in severe pain, and the painkillers she had taken earlier were ineffective.

Recalling how effective Song Xiaodong’s previous massage had been, she wanted him to do it again, but she feared her husband might suddenly show up and didn’t want a repeat of the previous embarrassing incident.

Song Xiaodong smiled and said, “If you don’t need it, then I’ll be on my way.”

As Song Xiaodong reached the door, Li Sijie’s headache suddenly worsened, and she quickly said, “Wait, please…

could you give me a massage?”

Song Xiaodong turned back with a smile and shook his head, saying, “This isn’t such a big deal, you’re really something.”

Just as he had started massaging Li Sijie, voices calling for Director Sun came from outside the door.

Li Sijie’s face turned pale immediately.

It was a case of her worst fears coming true, and she urgently whispered, “You…

you need to hide.”

“We haven’t done anything; why should I hide?

Just relax, it’s nothing,” Song Xiaodong responded.

“No, no, my husband is very suspicious; please,” she begged.

Song Xiaodong shook his head, firmly refusing.

Hiding like that might be thrilling, but for a man to skulk would be a blow to his self-esteem, and he had no desire to do such a thing.

“You…

you…

if you won’t hide, then I will,” Li Sijie said as she quickly slid under the desk.

Just then, the office door opened, and Sun Dongming walked in.

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