My Co-renting Lady Boss
Chapter 480 - 0480: Liu Family’s New Bodyguard

Chapter 480: Chapter 0480: Liu Family’s New Bodyguard

Faced with this situation, Tang Ming readily accepted each new drug, always feigning pain when taking it, before bouncing back after a little while. In secret, he converted the poison into energy for his cultivation enhancement. With the resources of the Poison Sect aiding his progress, he was almost bursting with joy inside.

Tang Ming had been missing for three days. After some turmoil, Songlan City had returned to a superficial calm, but undercurrents were relentless, and no one knew when they might erupt.

In the meeting room of Minghuang Group, key members of the Zhou Family, Ma Family, and Li Family were all present, sitting together with solemn faces as they shared the fruitless results of their investigations into Tang Ming’s whereabouts.

"Where on earth could Boss have gone? Could he really be gone, just like the rumors suggest?"

Zhou Dafu, looking utterly exhausted with his frame noticeably thinner, massaged his temples as he asked worriedly.

"Impossible. With the combined influence of our major families, if anything truly happened to Young Master Tang, we would have definitely received some information," Ma Benyue shook his head, analyzing calmly:

"The current situation presents only one possibility, Tang Ming must have been kidnapped!"

"But who could have kidnapped Tang Ming?" Old Master Zhou asked, frowning in confusion:

"We have kept a close watch on the Qin Family for three days. Although they have been quite active, they have shown no signs related to Tang Ming’s disappearance."

"It’s unlikely to be the Qin Family’s doing; otherwise, they would have already used Tang Ming’s life to threaten us," Ma Tong shook his head, stating with certainty.

"So, who could it be? Besides the Qin Family, are there other families or powers in Songlan City that could be my boss’s enemies?" Zhou Dafu asked, scratching his head in distress.

"It could also be an external force, such as the Sun Family, Zhen Family; Tang Ming seemed to have crossed them at the auction before," Ma Gangjian guessed tentatively.

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. Tang Ming had made too many enemies before, making it hard for them to even know where to start their investigation.

"No matter what, I refuse to believe that my boss could have encountered any harm, and I’m certain he’ll come back!" Zhou Dafu slammed the table vehemently and declared with conviction:

"Since we can’t find any leads, we should just manage Minghuang Group well. When the boss returns, he’ll be able to see our achievements."

The crowd looked up at Zhou Dafu, then nodded in agreement.

"Currently, with the alliance between the Ma Family and Zhou Family, no one in Songlan City can stand against us. Although the Qin Family bears a grudge against Tang Ming, they are not capable enough to confront us. Safeguarding Minghuang Group should not be a problem," Zhou Zhen spoke unhurriedly, squinting his eyes and saying, "After all, Minghuang Group is not only Tang Ming’s blood, sweat, and tears but also the combined efforts of our major families; we cannot allow it to be affected."

"I agree with Brother Zhou’s view. Since we can’t find Tang Ming, we can only protect his enterprises. After all, before leaving, he has already paved the way for us," Ma Tong also nodded repeatedly, since Minghuang Group was now a real cash cow, and with the reserve of Detoxification Liquid left by Tang Ming, it could sustain them for years. As long as they guarded Minghuang Group, it would be like guarding a treasure bowl.

While the people of Minghuang Group discussed how to properly manage the company, Liu Gaoze’s office welcomed a special guest.

A bald middle-aged man whose hands were wrapped in bandages and wore tight-fitting denim sat arrogantly on the sofa in Liu Gaoze’s office, looking relaxed with his legs crossed, leering at Liu Gaoze’s secretary with half-closed eyes.

Liu Gaoze, sitting opposite the bald middle-aged man, frowned deeply, feeling a disgust in his heart. The man’s lecherous demeanor was very displeasing to him.

"Ahem, Mr. Wu Yong, now that the higher-ups have assigned you to protect my daughter, I hope we can count on your support in the future," Liu Gaoze coughed a few times, trying to get the man’s attention.

"Hehe, this little secretary sure is something, curvy in all the right places, big bust, big butt, and a tiny waist. The men down there are in for some good luck!" Wu Yong leered at the secretary, mumbling to himself and making inappropriate remarks.

"Xiao Xue, you can leave now, we don’t need you here,"

Seeing the other party’s behavior, Liu Gaoze commanded the secretary without any expression on his face.

The little secretary looked relieved as she left the office. Being ogled by Wu Yong made her feel as if she’d been stripped bare, it was terrifying.

"Hmph!"

Wu Yong, clearly annoyed by Liu Gaoze interrupting his appreciation of the woman, snorted coldly.

"Mr. Wu, the organization didn’t send you here just to enjoy the view of beautiful women, did it?"

Liu Gaoze said with patience, gently reminding him.

"The higher-ups sent me to protect you and your family, I know that!" Wu Yong leaned back on the sofa, grumbling:

"But I can’t understand, you’re just a low-level staffer, is it really necessary for me, a three-star peak martial master, to protect someone like you?"

"If Mr. Wu is dissatisfied with the arrangement, I can request that someone else be assigned to the task from above."

Liu Gaoze floated the idea tentatively, secretly hoping he could get someone else. This Wu Yong in front of him, although a three-star peak martial master, was far too lecherous. He did not feel comfortable having such a man protect Liu Mengting.

Liu Gaoze was particularly concerned about Liu Mengting and Li Xiaoli—they were both stunning beauties, and he worried that Wu Yong might be a fox in the henhouse.

"Never mind, I’ll just treat it as a vacation and follow the organization’s orders!" Wu Yong said nonchalantly, curling his lip before looking at Liu Gaoze:

"Now, let’s discuss my compensation."

"What compensation?"

Liu Gaoze was slightly taken aback, those sent by the organization naturally got paid by the higher-ups, what did it have to do with him?

"As your bodyguard, you have to pay me a salary, right? You don’t expect me, a grand three-star martial master, to work for you for free, do you?"

Wu Yong argued forcefully.

"You are a protective agent assigned by the organization, they handle the salary, why should I pay you?"

Liu Gaoze asked with dissatisfaction.

"What’s it to you what the higher-ups pay? If you don’t pay me yourself, then I can’t guarantee the quality of my protection," Wu Yong sneered slyly, shamelessly adding:

"After all, the higher-ups only asked me to ensure your personal safety and that of your family members—they didn’t say you couldn’t get hurt. Which means even if you end up missing an arm or a leg, as long as you’re alive, it’s none of my business."

"Wu Yong, you—you’re going too far!"

Hearing this, Liu Gaoze growled through clenched teeth, "Do you believe I’ll complain about you to the higher-ups?"

"Heh, sure!" Wu Yong laughed coldly, unconcerned:

"Your complaints might get me a little punishment, but afterward, I’ll become an enemy of the Liu family. Snuffing out a few ordinary people in the shadows would be child’s play for me."