Chapter 167: Being a Bit Dramatic
"You’re pretending to be my..." Miao Qingqing paused, then her voice suddenly lowered and she quickly spat out three words, "boyfriend."
"What? What did you say? I didn’t catch that clearly." Song Xiaodong heard everything crystal clear, but teasing this Miao Qingqing was something he was always interested in.
"Boy...friend!" Miao Qingqing ground her teeth, this time enunciating each word sharply, clearly conveying a resentful tone. It was all because of this Song Xiaodong that she was left unable to explain herself, making her father suspect her of impropriety.
When Miao Xuanxuan heard Miao Qingqing say those three words, he was thrilled beyond measure. Seeing Miao Qingqing finally admitting it, considering her usual stubborn demeanor, he felt an indescribable joy at this moment.
"Oh... is that so? Well, then I won’t go." Unexpectedly, Song Xiaodong blurted out such a sentence at this moment.
Miao Xuanxuan’s eyes widened instantly, and he pinched Song Xiaodong, his lips moving without making a sound; it was clearly a warning.
"What? You won’t agree?" Miao Qingqing was also caught off guard by Song Xiaodong’s words.
Song Xiaodong said naturally, "Yeah, why should I agree? If I go as your boyfriend, how is that a loss for me?"
"You..." Miao Qingqing was taken aback again, then said with annoyance, "How are you at a loss?"
Song Xiaodong responded, "You, Miao Qingqing, are a wealthy heiress and a popular figure in the business world. Who knows how many talented young men are eyeing you. If I appear as your boyfriend, wouldn’t I become your human shield? I would offend countless people in an instant, and who knows how many powerful and wealthy individuals will come looking for trouble with me. Do I look like I have nothing better to do than get involved in such a boring affair?"
"Ah..." Miao Qingqing was at a loss for words. Song Xiaodong’s argument left her speechless. She had only thought about her appearance and status, and assumed that for Song Xiaodong to pretend to be her boyfriend would be his good fortune, his glory. She expected Song Xiaodong to feel supremely honored, never considering the trouble it might bring him.
"You better find someone else for such a great opportunity. I want to live my peaceful little life and don’t want to wade into your family’s muddy waters."