After Awakening a Superpower, I Took in a Down-and-Out Powerhouse

Xia Ming was the least noticeable office drone at his company, stuck in a dull routine that let him see the rest of his life stretching out before him. Then one day, he unexpectedly awakened a superpower and thought he’d found the strongest person around to rely on. The guy was handsome and powerful, with an aura that could fill a room. Xia Ming was ecstatic: at last, he’d escape his wage-slave life and reach the pinnacle of success! But once he started following the strong guy around, Xia Ming’s spirits sank. Other strong people were out conquering the world. His strong guy stayed up late training every night, had to deal with a mountain of trouble, measured his meals down to the gram, and had no entertainment besides meditation. Other strong people spent money like water. His strong guy made him budget carefully to pay the bills (which were actually bills for a mountain of debt, not that he’d admit it), keep the place tidy, and fend off unwanted romantic attention. Xia Ming had become an all-purpose butler. Watching this big shot work himself to the bone even harder than he did, Xia Ming couldn’t help complaining: “Bro, being strong looks absolutely miserable for you!” The big shot didn’t even raise his eyelids. “What did you expect? You think strong people don’t have to support a family or watch out for enemies?” Xia Ming: “...Then what’s the point of me relying on you?!” The big shot glanced at him and gathered a wisp of energy at his fingertips. “I’ll teach you to control your superpower, and you can spend whatever you want on my salary card.” Xia Ming changed his tune in an instant. “Don’t worry, boss! I’ll take care of the bills, plants, and schedule. You can focus on training without a care!” Later, everyone knew that the powerful big shot no one dared to provoke had a bold partner by his side, someone who not only dared to complain about him but also kept him firmly in line. Big shot (helpless but indulgent): My partner’s great, aside from being a bit weak and a bit dumb. Xia Ming (lying flat): My strong big shot is pretty great, aside from having a somewhat miserable life.