After Song Xiaodong left Qingluan, he went straight to the City Lord's Mansion, where Yan Kai was indeed waiting for him.

"Mr. Song, I was just looking for you." Yan Kai offered Song Xiaodong a seat, and said, "What do you think about the matter of Vermilion Bird City sending an envoy..."

Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "I'm already very clear about this matter, because it was my lady who made contact over on the Vermilion Bird City side, and she's the one who prompted them to send an envoy."

"Oh?" Yan Kai frowned and looked at Song Xiaodong with suspicion.

Song Xiaodong explained, "This time, it was an unexpected entry, with both my lady and I coming in together. After understanding the situation here, we parted ways to search for a way out. I came to White Tiger City, and she went to Vermilion Bird City."

Yan Kai's face darkened as he said, "So, what you're saying is that the matter of getting out isn't just known to me, but now Vermilion Bird City is also aware?"

Song Xiaodong nodded and said, "That is inevitable, City Lord Yan. I know this doesn't align with your plans. You wanted to use the outside world to dominate this one. But whether you control four cities or one, there's not much difference in your life. Once everyone no longer desires war, your family and friends won't be lost because of it. Don't you think that's better?"

Yan Kai stared at Song Xiaodong, his expression changing several times, before finally sighing in defeat, "It seems that no matter how unwilling I am, the situation is irretrievable."

Song Xiaodong nodded with a smile and said, "Exactly, so you should try to open up a bit. You should think carefully about how you can best use the resources we provide to develop your city. Let your city grow the fastest and best among the four, so your voice naturally carries more weight here."

Yan Kai gave a bitter smile and said, "Do I have another choice?"

"By the way, when you leave, can you really guarantee to fulfill all your promises to me?"

Song Xiaodong said, "Rest assured, my position in our world is not as centralized in power as yours here, City Lord Yan, but my social status is still quite high. Handling this matter shouldn't be an issue. It will definitely connect your world with the outside world seamlessly."

Song Xiaodong then discussed some economic issues with Yan Kai. Although Song Xiaodong wasn't a professional in this area, as a Family Head, he had some understanding.

The simple truths he spoke seemed too profound for Yan Kai. However, one thing was very clear to Yan Kai: the main reason for war was the lack of resources. As long as he could enrich his city with resources and maintain control over them, everyone in the city would follow his lead.

Song Xiaodong finally finished talking with Yan Kai and was able to return home.

Then he waited at home for Qingluan.

As night fell, Song Xiaodong became extremely expectant. He really hadn't thought he would miss Qingluan so much and look forward to her arrival.

"Who?" A deep shout from Song Hu suddenly came from outside.

Soon after, the sounds of a scuffle followed.

Song Xiaodong's expression darkened, and he rushed out, using the dim light of the lantern to see Song Hu engaged in a fight with Qingluan.

"Stop!" Song Xiaodong quickly shouted in a low voice.

Song Hu hurriedly retreated, looking at Qingluan with shock. As soon as he started, he realized it was a woman. In this world, it was unimaginable to encounter such a formidable woman.

Qingluan gave a snort and said, "Wow, using this method to welcome me, it seems I'm an unwelcome guest." She turned to leave.

Song Xiaodong quickly jumped forward and grabbed Qingluan's arm, smiling, "He's a new recruit of mine, and he doesn't know you're my lady. Forgive him. Song Hu, come forward and greet the lady."

Upon hearing this, Song Hu hurried to Qingluan, bowed, and said, "I didn't know the lady had arrived. I, Song Hu, acted rudely. Please pardon me, lady."

Qingluan raised her chin and said haughtily, "Alright, there's no sin in ignorance. I won't hold it against you."

Song Xiaodong chuckled lightly and said, "I knew you were magnanimous. Come on, let's go inside and talk."

Song Hu watched Song Xiaodong and Qingluan enter, his expression quite odd. The first strange thing was that Song Xiaodong's lady could possess such skill; earlier, the pressure she exerted was immense.

The second strange thing was Song Xiaodong's attitude towards his lady, which seemed to undermine his male identity.

When Song Xiaodong and Qingluan entered the house, two little girls greeted them immediately. They had already heard that Song Xiaodong's lady had arrived, and they quickly greeted her.

Qingluan looked at them and then turned to Song Xiaodong, her tone displeased, "Well, well, you've got two new girls. You're quite the playboy, aren't you?"

Song Xiaodong laughed, "They're just kids; you're overthinking it."

Qingluan gave Song Xiaodong a sidelong glance, "Who knows if you have any perverse interests."

Song Xiaodong held Qingluan's hand, smiling, "Alright, alright. We haven't seen each other in days, I miss you. Let's not be haughty. Do you want them to help you take a bath?"

"Of course I do." Qingluan stretched lazily, exuding charm. It's no wonder Song Xiaodong was spellbound, and even the two little girls were stunned, having never seen such a beautiful and enchanting woman before.

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