Return of the King, Dominating the City

Chapter 1226 - 1211: Just Kidding

"Brother Song, I’m fine now, I can help the headquarters right away!"

Zhang Bei said, jumping straight up from the bed and then hopping off.

However, in the end, his body hadn’t fully recovered, so his jumping around pulled at his internal injuries, causing Zhang Bei’s face to wrinkle up instantly.

"Haha, just focus on healing." Song Yun stood up and said, "Zhao Yan will help you with the hospital expenses. Once you recover, remember to take the bill to Zhao Yan."

"This... I got it, Brother Song!" Despite the waves of pain in his body, Zhang Bei was very excited and rubbed his hands enthusiastically, ignoring the pain.

"Alright, I’m off." Song Yun said, "Remember, Zhang Bei, sticking with me, Song Yun, you’ll definitely benefit. It might not be in a big way right now, but in the long run, you’ll definitely have the brightest future."

"Yeah, I got it, Brother Song!"

With that, Song Yun left Zhang Bei’s hospital room with Zhao Yan.

"Are you sure you’re not going to kill this person?" Zhao Yan asked, "Once there’s betrayal, there could be a second, third time."

"I once failed when trying to win over Ran Qiu," Song Yun said with a smile, "Now, I want to try again, to see if I can truly make someone with a different heart truly loyal to me! Even if Zhang Bei betrays me a second time, a third time, what does it matter? Do you think a small fry could stir up much trouble?"

"That’s true, Song Yun, you always choose to trust people," Zhao Yan said with a smile.

"Just like I have complete trust in you, Meng Ku Hua Manlou, Jue Wu, and the others, I also believe in my subordinates," Song Yun said with a smile, "People, besides scheming against each other, always need something a bit different."

"Indeed, people are people after all."

Zhao Yan said.

After leaving the city’s First People’s Hospital, Zhao Yan went to take over Zhou Jin’s businesses, while Song Yun was decisively put aside by Zhao Yan.

Song Yun thought about seeking comfort from Qingluan, but Liu Ruoxi called him to the office in the city system.

"It’s almost time for dinner, Liu, are you calling me now to ask me out for a meal?" Song Yun asked.

Liu Ruoxi shook her head with a smile; it was clear that she was in a good mood.

"Then what do you want me here for?" Song Yun asked.

"I’m here mainly to thank you for successfully completing the task I assigned you. Or as you might say, fulfilling our agreement," Liu Ruoxi said with a smile.

"So that’s it!"

Song Yun realized and said, "There’s really no need to thank me, I just helped you get revenge conveniently. Anyway, I needed to deal with Zhou Jin."

"No, I, Liu Ruoxi, when receiving a favor from someone, always do my best to repay, so please make a request. That way, I feel I’ve repaid you and ended the matter," Liu Ruoxi said seriously.

"That’s... you’re talking like you’re planning on offering yourself," Song Yun said shyly, touching his head, "I’ve never done anything involving selling myself!"

Liu Ruoxi looked at Song Yun with a hint of a black line crossing her face and said, "Who’s talking about selling themselves? I’m just asking if there’s anything you need my help with. If there is, just say."

"Well..." Song Yun furrowed his brows and thought for a while, then said, "If you really want to repay me, can I touch your big white rabbit?"

After speaking, Song Yun looked with a mischievous smile at Liu Ruoxi’s neck and below.

Liu Ruoxi’s face changed instantly and turned dark.

"Are you trying to be like Zhou Jin?" Liu Ruoxi asked coldly.

Song Yun was stunned for a moment and then remembered that Zhou Jin had teased Liu Ruoxi, which led her to ask for Zhou Jin to be dealt with.

Thinking of this, Song Yun shuddered a bit and then said, "I was just joking around; you can also ask me to show you little hooks — oh, I mean big hooks — it’s just an online game, really, just a game."

Liu Ruoxi’s expression changed again, then she sighed and said, "I know you’re joking with me."

"You saw through that?" Song Yun said in surprise, "You’re too clever."

"Since you don’t want anything in return, I’ll treat you to dinner tonight," Liu Ruoxi said, "At my place, I’ll cook for you myself. That’s my way of repaying you. You should know, besides my parents and grandparents, no one else is lucky enough to taste my own cooking."

"Well..." Song Yun thought about how he really had nothing going on at night and said, "Alright, I’ll try your cooking, but I’m telling you, I’m a very upright person, so don’t try anything funny during dinner!"

"Oh, Song Yun, I never thought you’d be such a chatterbox," Liu Ruoxi said with a frown, "Is it because all the big things are done and now you’re free to joke?"

Song Yun touched his head and said, "Staying holed up in bed for so long, it’s a rare chance to be out, so I’m just chatting more, haha! I’ll head out for now and come to your place later tonight?"

"I’ll be off work in an hour and a half, and there’s nothing at home. Come with me to buy some groceries,"

"Huh?"

Song Yun looked at Liu Ruoxi in surprise, especially taking a longer look at Liu Ruoxi’s enchanting collarbone, and asked, "You’re really not up to anything?"

"Get out of here, I’ll call you after work," Liu Ruoxi said, waving him off.

Song Yun walked to the door of Liu Ruoxi’s office in confusion and said, "I have a girlfriend and about to have a kid..."

Crash.

A pen flew at Song Yun, and he quickly exited the office and shut the door.

The pen hit the door with a crisp sound.

Song Yun chuckled and left the office building amid the curious gazes around him.

Song Yun couldn’t fathom why Liu Ruoxi had gone mad, wanting to invite him for dinner, and even insisted on cooking for him, but in any case, he’d been invited to the home of this renowned beauty of the province tonight, and for not business-related reasons.

It’s actually quite personal, very personal.

After leaving, Song Yun was called over by Zheng Yun.

Zheng Yun managed to gain quite a bit, successfully climbing higher.

Song Yun, thinking about a jumble of stuff, stood in front of Zheng Yun, slightly bowed, although he was now successful, he still preferred to show due respect.

And people at Zheng Yun’s level particularly value whether others respect them.

Zheng Yun was very pleased with Song Yun’s demeanor.

After about ten minutes of learning time, Zheng Yun slightly raised his head, looked at Song Yun, with a slightly surprised expression, and said, "Oh, you’re here!"

Song Yun silently cursed, thinking, I knocked and you said come in, is there really a need to act like you just noticed I’m here? Just trying to downplay me, huh? I understand, why bother.