Chapter 1094: Chapter 1095: Put Down the Burden
Song Xiaodong softly said, "Were you scared today?"
Qi Lanqin gently shook her head and replied, "No, I knew Sister Seven was here, so I wasnât worried."
"Hmm, thatâs good. Did you think we were bullying them?"
"Well... it seemed a bit heavy-handed. Their bones were all broken," Qi Lanqin hesitated for a moment but mustered the courage to say it.
Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "Some people need a lesson; otherwise, they wonât know to restrain themselves. Especially those in power, if they choose to do harm, they can be much scarier than ordinary people. Like today, without you, your classmates would have been in a miserable state, and in the end, they would have no place to file a complaint."
When Qi Lanqin thought of their status and Lin Yueâs helplessness, she couldnât help but smile bitterly.
"These kinds of people are the most detestable. If I encountered such a situation, I would surely teach them a harsh lesson, without mercy. Although Iâm not an official, my family has some. I canât purge the darkness of society entirely, but what I see, I will handle it ruthlessly."
Looking at Song Xiaodong, Qi Lanqin suddenly felt that his image had grown taller in her heart and softly said, "Big Brother Song, your awareness is really high."
Song Xiaodong chuckled and said, "Ha, youâre giving me quite the compliment. I tell you these things to let you know that the higher your status, the greater your responsibility. You might think your Princess status brings you an easier life, but your responsibilities have increased as well. Itâs not like before, where women were merely appendages to men. Our Dragon Gate Princess isnât just for show; they all have to contribute to the Dragon Gate."
"This..." Qi Lanqin suddenly remembered Feng Kexinâs words and blushed, thinking Song Xiaodong meant she should become his woman to contribute.
"Your sisters all have their own tasks; theyâre not just decorative vases. Eventually, youâll be responsible for some things in the Dragon Gate, so you need to work hard. Improve your personal skills and interactions, so you can carry the responsibility of a Dragon Gate Princess. Join me in leading Dragon Gateâs revival."
"Huh? Is that what you mean?" Qi Lanqin widened her eyes and looked at Song Xiaodong in amazement.
"What did you think I meant?" Song Xiaodong asked, puzzled.
"I thought... I thought..." Qi Lanqin blushed, fumbling to speak.
Being as perceptive as he is, Song Xiaodong quickly guessed and burst into laughter, "Did you think your responsibility was to become my wife, my woman?"
With Song Xiaodong pointing it out, Qi Lanqin wished she could find a hole to crawl into.
Song Xiaodong laughed again and then seriously said, "Lanqin, you donât need to think about it that much. Although Dragon Gate has this notion, and maybe it would bring me great benefits, I respect each one of you and will never force you. Only if you truly wish to, would I have you as my woman. Otherwise, you will simply be the Dragon Gate Princess."
Qi Lanqin glanced up at Song Xiaodong and quickly lowered her head, fiddling with her fingers, "Thank you, Big Brother Song."
"Hmm, donât carry such a burden. I hadnât said anything before; it was Kexinâs quick mouth that caused your worry. Now that Iâve clarified, rest assured, for Dragon Gateâs future, even if something must happen, it would only be after we have found four princesses. Now, nothing can happen between us, just like with Kexin, even if we can be intimate, we canât do that kind of thing."
"Um... Sister Kexin told me," Qi Lanqin said softly.
Song Xiaodong immediately smiled, "Then you should worry less, just like Kexin, who always saw me as a brother."
"Hmm, thank you, Big Brother Song." Qi Lanqin lifted her head, feeling much of her burdens lift from Song Xiaodongâs words.
Song Xiaodong stood up and said, "Then get some rest early."
Seeing Song Xiaodong about to leave, Qi Lanqin lifted the blanket to get out of bed.
Song Xiaodong laughed, "Stay tucked in, or else you might reveal something."
"Ah!" Qi Lanqin hurriedly pulled the blanket over herself.
Watching Qi Lanqin fluster around, Song Xiaodong couldnât help but laugh heartily, "Iâm off, good night." Then he left, conveniently switching off the roomâs light.
Qi Lanqin slid down into the bed, still feeling bashful. Earlier, when she got up, her nightgown was lifted, definitely revealing something.
Still, Song Xiaodong left, which reassured Qi Lanqin that his words werenât just to coax her.
Additionally, Song Xiaodongâs words gave her some pressure. Now, with this identity, whether she accepts it or not, itâs a fact. She cannot change it, so she must bear the corresponding responsibilities. As Song Xiaodong said, she cannot be a decorative vase; she must be a competent princess.
With a quiet resolve in her heart and a clear goal, Qi Lanqin felt more at ease, closed her eyes, and quickly fell asleep. It was the deepest she had slept in days; it was her most restful night.
The next day, Qi Lanqin returned to her classmatesâ villa. Everyone was already up; staying at such a place, they dared not oversleep.
Seeing Qi Lanqin enter, everyone stood up.
Qi Lanqin smiled and said, "Please sit; Iâll have breakfast brought over, and then we can all take a walk around the courtyard. Iâve been here for days and havenât had the chance to explore, so letâs do it together."
Everyone cheered immediately. That morning from their rooms, they saw the beautiful scenery and had been eager to explore, but without Qi Lanqin, they didnât dare wander off.
"Miss, should breakfast be delivered here?" A servant approached to ask.
Qi Lanqin nodded and said, "Yes, please bring it here. Thank you."
The servant retreated, and Qi Lanqin invited everyone to sit and chat.
Even if Qi Lanqin didnât notice, her classmates felt she had changed significantly. This change wasnât in her appearance but in her aura. She now exuded confidence and a sense of leadership, no longer the timid little girl she once was.