With their business in the Heavenly Court finished, Wen Ning brought Lu Ming back to the Mortal Realm after so many days deep in the mountains and forests.
Stepping back into the bustling Mortal Realm and seeing the lights along the streets, both of them let out long sighs of relief.
Wen Ning stretched. The first thing he wanted to do was take a proper bath, soak away his exhaustion, and finally relax.
When Lu Ming heard that, his eyes lit up. Excitement instantly spread across his face, and he leaned over in disbelief.
He looked Wen Ning up and down.
"Huh? Did the sun rise in the west today? You're actually offering to treat me to a bath? Have you turned over a new leaf, Wen Ning? Since when were you this generous? Didn't you say we'd open for business as soon as we got back?"
As far as Lu Ming knew, Wen Ning never spent money if he could avoid it. Getting him to offer to treat someone was next to impossible.
Having finally snagged a rare perk, Lu Ming grew thoroughly excited and was already imagining a full relaxation package.
Wen Ning glanced at him, his expression calm, and leisurely delivered the finishing blow.
"Don't get excited. I'm treating you to the bath, but you're paying. Strictly speaking, we'll expense it against your business trip allowance. My treat, your money. And opening for business? What kind of shop do you think opens in the middle of the afternoon?"
The moment he said that, the excitement vanished from Lu Ming's face.
His flushed face visibly paled, and his smile disappeared. He looked utterly hopeless. He had caught the most important part.
"Wen Ning, have you got no conscience? This is blatant employee exploitation! What kind of boss treats