213: Businessmen exposing skin or Meng capital

After a pause, Meng Jiang smiled even more brightly, as if she had recalled something interesting.

"Furthermore, if I could die early because of this, wouldn't that be a wonderful thing?"

"After death, the Netherworld is guaranteed. When brewing soup for the departed souls on the Bridge of Helplessness, there's no need to worry about being dragged down by the resentment of vengeful spirits; and I can intimately dally with Your Majesty for several days, without having to worry about overindulgence leading to a pale complexion, sore back, and leg cramps; most importantly, even using Resentful Puppets no longer consumes lifespan.

"Isn't this a good thing with multiple benefits?"

After saying this, Meng Jiang turned her head away and no longer looked at Lin Ran, though her expression appeared unchanged on the surface.

But Lin Ran still keenly noticed the fleeting hint of amusement in her eyes.

"Sister Meng, you did that on purpose, didn't you!"

"If I die, wouldn't I just be working for you?"

"Oh dear, you found out!" Meng Jiang's lips curved into a faint smile.

Lin Ran's breath caught: "Sister Meng Jiang~ you..."

Meng Jiang lightly patted Lin Ran's shoulder, "I'm not teasing you anymore. But who can say for sure about the things in this world? Perhaps today we're joking about life and death, and tomorrow we'll truly face a desperate situation."

"Alright! Xiao Ranran, you play with the Resentful Puppets a bit more, I, your elder sister, am clocking out early!"

Meng Jiang, holding her high heels, twisted her waist and ran off.

Lin Ran's thoughts stirred as she watched Meng Jiang's departing back and muttered softly, "Damn capitalist, working by day, and getting 'worked' by night!!!"

...Jiaotai Palace, Inner Chamber.

Shang Wan Ning gracefully stepped into the inner chamber and changed into a set of silk gauze undergarments.

The clothing, like cicada wings, subtly revealed her fair, snow-like skin, accentuating her graceful figure.

Her hair was pulled up high with a silver hairpin, revealing the long lines of her neck, making her appear noble and elegant.

She leaned elegantly on the couch, covered by a silk quilt.

In her hand, she held a semi-annual financial report, her gaze intently scrutinizing the data and accounts on it.

Chen Yu quietly approached and softly asked, "Does Your Majesty need help?"

Shang Wan Ning looked up at the sound, startled, then pursed her lips and chuckled softly.

Her eyes instantly curved into crescent moons, utterly captivating. "If A-Yu could just swipe Our card a few less times, that would be a great help to Us."

Her tone was slightly teasing, but her eyes were full of smiles.

Chen Yu pouted playfully, "Your Majesty~ how can you say that about me!"

With a nimble flip, she sprawled on the couch. Her slender, fair fingers restlessly hooked the lapel of Shang Wan Ning's undergarment, gently tugging... The large, soft bed began to tremble slightly, swaying from side to side, and occasionally even shifting horizontally.

As a result, it accidentally bumped the headboard's support, emitting a faint creaking sound.

Faced with such a seductive and stimulating scene, Shang Wan Ning looked helpless, reaching out to stop Chen Yu's mischievous jade foot.

"Not today."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu immediately pouted.

"Why? Today was finally Yu Yu's turn for a solo queue!"

As she spoke, the corners of her mouth unconsciously drooped, as if a large bottle of vinegar hung there.

"Just half an hour, okay?"

Chen Yu blinked her big eyes, obediently took the report from the Empress's hand, and then quickly reached out with both hands, gently embracing her.

At the same time, her nimble fingers began to knead Shang Wan Ning's thighs.

At this moment, Shang Wan Ning, comfortably nestled in Chen Yu's embrace, was thoroughly enjoying the attentive service of her "little loyalist."

Suddenly, her brows furrowed slightly, as if she smelled something unusual.

She twisted her body with force, struggling to push away the White-Haired Loli.

"A-Yu, what is that smell on you? So fragrant?"

Shang Wan Ning fanned the Yin energy near her nose with her hand.

"Hehe~ This is the latest 'Woman-Slaying Fragrance' developed by the Succubus Clan!"

"How is it? Doesn't it smell good?"

Upon hearing this, Shang Wan Ning crossed her arms over her chest, eyed the mischievous girl up and down, and said grumpily.

"Less nonsense, We are busy and don't have time to dally with you."

"Understood!"

...Chen Yu quickly responded, and her movements became even more nimble... Two hours later, Shang Wan Ning lay sprawled on the couch, gasping for breath, as if she had just gone through an intense struggle.

Good heavens, don't I have three thousand beauties in my harem?

Why do I feel like I've been freeloaded? Are they serving me, or am I serving them?

Chen Yu sat beside Shang Wan Ning, blushing, and blinked her moist eyelashes, softly calling out.

"Wanling~"

Shang Wan Ning bit her delicate lips, pressing her fingertips firmly against Chen Yu's still unblushing cheek, exerting subtle force.

[Should I continue to comply, or not...]

[My surname is Shang, not Liu.]

[Am I King Zhou of Shang, or Liu Xiahui...]

Seeing Shang Wan Ning still distracted, the White-Haired Loli clutched her clothes, opened her mouth, lightly bit her chin, and stammered.

"Your Majesty, how about a thirty percent raise?"

Shang Wan Ning subtly shifted her body to the side, her back pressing against the dark bedsheet, and extended her bare arms to fend off the White-Haired Loli's offensive.

Her eyes darkened, suppressing her displeasure.

"Want money? No way! Sleep or don't sleep, if you don't want to, then get lost!"

Her words left no room for negotiation, fully displaying the authority of Shang the Skin Flayer.

Chen Yu's breathing suddenly quickened. She bravely edged over to the Empress's feet, tightly grasped her jade hand, and urgently explained.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger. You see, daily expenses are truly too high, this Subordinate had no choice but to ask you for a raise!"

As she spoke, her large, watery eyes gazed at Shang Wan Ning with expectation, hoping for a glimmer of pity.

Shang Wan Ning forcefully pulled her hand from Chen Yu's grasp and scoffed coldly.

"Don't be delusional! Either stay obediently in the Netherworld, or go open up a new market in F continent."

"Once the branch company there develops and grows, We can directly convert your City God's Salary into shares of the branch company for you."

"This way, as long as the company operates well, you will become an elder figure in the branch company in the future. The annual dividends from the shares alone will be enough for you to live a luxurious 'shop-till-you-drop' life!"

"How about it? This deal is quite worthwhile."

Chen Yu caught the Empress's tender fingertips and kissed them, then said seriously: "Recently, this Subordinate's deputy is on wedding leave, so this Subordinate will cover the night shift."

"Yu Yu will not disturb Your Majesty's governance then."

"This Subordinate takes her leave." Chen Yu quickly put on her clothes and slipped away like a thief.

Shang Wan Ning's lips curled slightly, "White-Haired Loli, runs faster than a rabbit."

Afterward, she adjusted her silk gauze undergarment, leaned back on the couch, summoned Xiao Si, and clicked on the system panel.

[This Chapter: Reforming]