Chapter 1146: Chapter 1146

Tang Ming lay on the sofa in the hall, munching on an apple while enjoying Wu Xiaoyu’s leg massage, feeling utterly relaxed.

Although Liu Mengting had returned to her former self and was no longer trying so hard to please him, having Wu Xiaoyu as a maid somehow felt even better. At least he didn’t have to constantly worry about Liu Mengting trying to outsmart him.

"I really didn’t expect that a fiery woman like you could become so docile; it seems power is indeed something wonderful."

Tang Ming said while munching on his apple, giving Wu Xiaoyu a strange look.

He knew very well that Wu Xiaoyu was willing to lower herself because the Wu Family forced her, and it was the influence and power of Tang Xin that led the Wu Family to make such a decision.

"Power indeed is a good thing. Everyone in the world is bustling for profit. The Wu Family cannot be immune."

Wu Xiaoyu sighed, gazing dreamily at Tang Ming, "But the strength and capability you’ve shown do indeed make you worthy of my submission and admiration; otherwise, even with family pressure, I might not have yielded."

Wu Xiaoyu spoke from the heart. From the very beginning when she had conflicts with Tang Ming, she never had the upper hand. Later, after Tang Ming’s astonishing performance in the grand martial competition, she was completely convinced by this younger man.

At that time, she was only somewhat moved, but with the arrangement and promotion by the Wu Family, she could blatantly put down her pride to please this man, not just for the benefit of the Wu Family but also for her own happiness.

Wu Xiaoyu was not inherently combative; it was just that no man before was able to make her completely bow her head. Not even Long Ao.

But the man before her was someone who made all the major families in the Imperial City submit, and such a person was worth Wu Xiaoyu bowing to.

"What you’re saying makes sense. I dislike the environment of the Imperial City precisely because the people there are so profit-driven, as if there’s no emotion beyond interest."

Tang Ming nodded in deep agreement, sighing, "It’s as if your Wu Family was willing to let a young lady like you serve as my maid just to please me. It’s quite pathetic when you think about it."

"Haha, that’s the sorrow of being born into a wealthy family. Even a proud woman like Lin Xue was sent by the Lin Family to be your concubine, wasn’t she?"

Wu Xiaoyu gave Tang Ming a sidelong glance. Thinking about women like Su Xiaoxi and Lin Xue having to bend to Tang Ming, she felt even less troubled.

"Don’t say such things; in Songlan City, I am just Tang Ming, having nothing to do with Tang Xin’s fiancées."

Tang Ming promptly warned seriously, knowing that if Tang Xin’s identity were exposed, there would be no peace in the future.

"Don’t worry, I know how to handle it."

Wu Xiaoyu shot Tang Ming a glance, muttering softly, "I’m not foolish enough to expose you and attract more female admirers from family forces to cause trouble for myself."

"Oh my, looks like you’re having a good time and are quite satisfied with your maid’s service, Tang Ming."

At this moment, Liu Mengting’s peculiar voice echoed.

Looking up, Tang Ming saw Liu Mengting coming down the stairs in a white tracksuit, with Li Xiaoli excitedly following her.

"Are you dressed like that to go out, young lady?"

Tang Ming propped himself up, looking curiously at Liu Mengting.

"Meng Meng is getting ready for the battle!"

Li Xiaoli exclaimed excitedly.

Wu Xiaoyu quickly sat behind Tang Ming, placing a pillow behind him, using her body to support him.

"Hmph, mind your own business."

Seeing Wu Xiaoyu so close to Tang Ming, Liu Mengting snorted coldly and walked away in a huff.

"Alright then, I’ll stay out of it."

Tang Ming smirked, lying back on Wu Xiaoyu’s legs, "Ah, this is the life! Ruling the world while lying on beautiful women’s knees feels utterly fantastic."

"Haha, Master, your words are really fitting for your current status."

Wu Xiaoyu smiled slightly, reaching out to massage Tang Ming’s head.

Nowadays, Tang Ming could shake the Imperial City, becoming the object of pursuit for all major families. With such formidable strength, he could surely be described as ruling the world. As for beautiful women’s knees... Su Xiaoxi, Lin Xue, Wu Xiaoyu, and the many charming women in Songlan City fit the description well.

"Hey, since you’re flattering him so much, why don’t you tell us who you are?"

Liu Mengting sat opposite Tang Ming, glaring coldly at Wu Xiaoyu.

"I am the Master’s maid, you can call me Tang Xiaoyu."

Wu Xiaoyu smiled faintly, looking at Liu Mengting with neither humility nor arrogance.

"Tang Xiaoyu, well I might as well call you Tang Xiaoxia."

Liu Mengting sneered, dismissively saying, "I don’t care if you’re Tang Xiaoyu or Tang Xiaoxia, this is my home, and I am the mistress of this villa. I don’t agree with your staying here, so leave immediately."

Wu Xiaoyu nodded, lowering her head to look at Tang Ming, who had his eyes closed, "I am the Master’s servant. Wherever he is, I am there. If he doesn’t stay here, then I wouldn’t come even if invited."

"You... Anyway, there’s no room for you here, so you’d better leave quickly."

Liu Mengting pulled her yearbook forward, assertively expelling her.

"No problem. I can share a room with the Master. After all, I’m his personal maid, and there’s also the service of sleeping together at night."

Wu Xiaoyu shrugged indifferently, blushing as she said, "As long as the Master wishes, I am ready to give myself."

Hearing this, Tang Ming, who had been pretending to be asleep, couldn’t help but cough violently. Was this the real deal?

"To say something like that, you really have no shame, do you?"

Hearing this, Liu Mengting looked at Wu Xiaoyu with contempt.

"Is face something you can eat? I heard someone used to try to please my Master constantly; what gives you the right to lecture me now."

Wu Xiaoyu glanced at Liu Mengting, teasingly countering.

Liu Mengting was at a loss for words, fuming yet speechless.

"If you really want my Master to leave here, I can go out and buy a house for him. After all, we’re not short of money."

Wu Xiaoyu smiled lightly, teasingly saying, "If I can be alone with the Master, I can certainly serve him better."

"Fine, if you have the guts, why don’t you both just..."

Liu Mengting, angry, was about to speak.

"Wait a minute, wait a minute."

Li Xiaoli quickly grabbed Liu Mengting, whispering, "Meng Meng, don’t fall for this woman’s scheme. She’s clearly trying to monopolize Tang Ming. If they really move out, Tang Ming will fall right into her hands, and it’ll be over."