This Bad Luck is Awesome!

Whether it was the general public or people in the finance industry, everyone’s attention was captured by the official announcement.

The general public, of course, was concerned with whether the new drug really had *that* kind of effect.

Correction... everyone was asking for a friend.

People in the finance industry, on the other hand, wanted to know whether the new drug’s effects were real or fake.

Because when it came to the stock price, it meant one of two completely different outcomes.

Now the announcement was out.

Everyone knew it was real.

"Looking forward to it hitting the market. My friend will definitely be a customer."

"My verdict is, they could be called a modern-day Hua Tuo, right up there with Pfizer."

"Damn, now I have a reason I absolutely have to support Ruisheng Pharmaceutical."

"It’s a shame. If this had been developed sooner, she wouldn’t have passed away."

"Well damn, looking at the comments, it seems like this drug has a huge market."

"Jimei, remember these usernames in the comments. Steer clear of these landmines!"

"..."

Many people left comments under the official announcement.

Chen Mo, of course, also saw the announcement. He was in a great mood.

Of course, his good mood had nothing to do with the drug’s effects.

It was entirely because the stock he’d bought was about to soar.

’There’s the money for the car.’

Chen Mo smiled. He’d had his eye on a car for the past couple of days.

But it was a bit pricey.

But once this Ruisheng Pharmaceutical wave took off, the price would be nothing.

He then switched over to WeChat and started reading the group chat.

"It’s over. I bet it’ll hit the daily limit before the market even opens tomorrow morning."

"How does this feel like a repeat of the Guanlan Automobile situation?"

"Anyone who manages to buy in tomorrow is a true legend."

"Our company already bought in on Friday, no need to wait for tomorrow."

"Weren’t you the one complaining last week that your ’gorgeous supervisor’ was going to lose you your bonus with her stubbornness? And now you’re singing a different tune?"

"I never said that. It wasn’t me. You know I’ve always respected and admired our Supervisor Xia."

"Your Supervisor Xia really made a name for herself with this one. She’s about to skyrocket."

"Xihe pulled off a brilliant victory this time."

"She’s gorgeous and has such a sharp eye for investments. Life is so fucking unfair."

"Everyone was laughing at her before. Well, look at us now. We’re all a bunch of clowns."

"Goes to show you, prejudice in the heart is like a great mountain."

"..."

As expected, the group chat was also buzzing with talk about Ruisheng Pharmaceutical.

However, compared to a couple of days ago, public opinion on Xia Shiqing had done a complete 180.

Just a couple of days ago, everyone was mocking Xia Shiqing, waiting to laugh at her downfall.

Now, those voices had disappeared.

They were replaced by comments on her unique insight and her incredible boldness.

In short, nothing but praise.

Some even speculated that after making a name for herself with this move, she would be on the radar of top-tier firms.

Maybe she could even move to a top-tier firm in the future, which would be a meteoric rise.

Chen Mo scrolled through the messages, a faint smile playing on his lips.

The world only knew that Xia Shiqing had a brilliant eye for investment and had made her name overnight.

But they had no idea that he was the man standing behind her.

He was the one who had set everything in motion.

Still, Chen Mo thought this was for the best. A low-key role behind the scenes suited him better.

He wasn’t part of the finance world anymore anyway, so he had no need to build a reputation in the industry.

It was nice being the quiet mastermind behind it all.

DING~

Just then, a WeChat message came in from Old Zhang.

"HOLY SHIT, GODFATHER!"

Old Zhang went straight to calling him "father."

Previously, Chen Mo had sent him a WeChat message telling him to buy some Ruisheng Pharmaceutical stock if he had any spare cash.

Having been roommates for four years in college, he trusted Chen Mo completely.

He knew Chen Mo wouldn’t screw him over.

So, even though he wasn’t optimistic about Ruisheng Pharmaceutical, he had resolutely taken his meager savings and bought 10 lots of its stock.

As a former industry professional, he knew the second he saw the official announcement.

Ruisheng Pharmaceutical was about to take off.

Those 10 lots of stock he bought were definitely going to earn him a tidy sum.

This was all thanks to Chen Mo, so of course he had to pay his respects and call him "Godfather."

"Between us, nothing more needs to be said."

Chen Mo was gloating internally, but his reply was calm.

’This was the composure befitting a father.’

"Such a magnanimous soul."

Old Zhang immediately started sucking up.

"Li Ran just said that you and that gorgeous woman from the other day are a match made in heaven. That no one in the world is a better match for each other than you two."

Old Zhang quickly sent another message.

"Li Ran knows a good match when she sees one."

Chen Mo couldn’t keep a straight face and burst out laughing.

’Last time they met, she thought it was a shame about me and her best friend.’

’Now she’s not even pretending, huh?’

’Best friend?’

’Who was that again? Don’t even know her.’

’So this is the power of money?’

’I love it.’

After the "father and son" chatted for a bit, Chen Mo grew curious.

Knowing Xia Shiqing’s usual style, she should have messaged him by now.

The announcement had been out for a while, so why the silence?

DING~

He was just wondering about it when his phone chimed.

"I just got a call from my aunt. Guess what she told me?"

Xia Shiqing sent a WeChat message, teasing him.

Her aunt was one of the partners at Xihe.

"Xihe is planning to promote you?"

Chen Mo smiled. ’Did I even need to guess?’

"Half right."

"On Friday night, the chairman informed my aunt that there would be a meeting on Monday to discuss how to ’deal with me’."

"My aunt just called to say the chairman still wants a meeting on Monday, but now it’s to discuss how to *reward* me."

Xia Shiqing was too lazy to type, sending a voice message instead.

From her tone, he could tell she was in a great mood.

She sounded much more relaxed, too.

After all, she’d been under immense pressure for the past couple of days.

As she’d said herself, it was no exaggeration to say she had gambled her entire career on this.

Now that the announcement was out, she felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from her shoulders.

"Congratulations. Your position should be secure now."

Chen Mo found it hard not to laugh, and sent back a voice message with a smile in his voice.

"This is all thanks to you. Thank you."

Xia Shiqing, however, was clear-headed. She thanked Chen Mo with genuine sincerity.

Many people had just sent her WeChat messages to congratulate, praise, and flatter her.

But she kept a clear head; she didn’t think she was as amazing as everyone was making her out to be.

She knew who the real hero of the hour was.

"Is a simple ’thank you’ all I’m going to get?"

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow and deliberately asked.

"Do you think I’m that ungrateful?"

Xia Shiqing smiled sweetly and generously took the initiative. "Let’s go on a date next weekend."

"A date?"

Chen Mo was a bit surprised; he hadn’t expected Xia Shiqing to be so direct.

’Have we gotten that close already?’

’How "proper" is this date going to be?’

"What’s wrong? Already have plans with some other girl?"

Xia Shiqing asked, her tone full of implication.

"Not at all. I was just wondering if I need to bring my ID and a phone charger?"

Chen Mo shook his head and asked with a perfectly straight face.

’A date, huh.’

’He felt he could turn up the heat a little.’

"I know you’re eager, but don’t rush it."

"Mine."

...

The night passed quietly, and the next morning—Monday—arrived quickly.

Day 12 of his self-discipline regimen. Chen Mo did his usual morning workout.

After finishing breakfast, he sat on the sofa waiting for the market to open.

Just as he had predicted.

During the pre-market call auction, numerous institutional and retail investors were already placing buy orders at the limit-up price.

But everyone knew Ruisheng Pharmaceutical was about to soar.

So who would be willing to sell at that price?

’Only an idiot would sell now.’

At 9:30 AM, the stock market opened.

Ruisheng Pharmaceutical’s stock price opened at its daily limit, a flash of brilliant red.

The bright red data glowed before his eyes.

12.76 yuan +1.16 +10%

He wasn’t surprised by these numbers.

Then he glanced at his earnings.

Ruisheng Pharmaceutical: Cost: 11.60 / Current Price: 12.76, Day’s P&L: +127,600 yuan, +10%.

Seeing that line of bright red data, Chen Mo closed his phone, his gaze turning profound.

He was 23, and he’d just made 127,600 yuan in a single day.