This Bad Luck is Awesome!

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Before he knew it, it was Friday afternoon, closing time for the stock market.

After the police released their statement yesterday, Ruilin Innovation’s stock price had been in freefall.

Following yesterday’s limit down, it hit the 10% limit down again today, Friday.

The stock price had plummeted from 26 yuan per share before Chen Mo shorted it to its current 21.06 yuan per share.

In just two days, he had made 988,000 yuan from this stock alone!

Although the market would be closed for the weekend, Ruilin Innovation’s downward trend was already unstoppable.

He believed it would continue to plummet for some time, and his profits from this stock would be anything but small.

RING~

"Are you free tonight? Let’s go on a date."

"I bought new shoes and I want to wear them for you. I hope you like them."

Chen Mo’s phone chimed. It was Xia Shiqing, asking him out on a date tonight.

"Sure."

Chen Mo typed a quick reply, a smile touching his lips.

New shoes?

’Did she buy them based on the "female netizen’s" recommendation?’

At that thought, a flicker of anticipation flashed in his eyes.

"Then I’ll go home after work to change my clothes and shoes first."

Seeing he had agreed, Xia Shiqing immediately sent another message.

She hadn’t worn those shoes to work; they were too uncomfortable for daily wear.

Besides, her work clothes were unsuitable for a date—too formal and business-like.

"OK. Message me when you’re ready, and I’ll come pick you up."

Chen Mo smiled and texted her back.

Evening arrived quickly. After receiving a WeChat message from Xia Shiqing, Chen Mo drove to the entrance of her residential complex.

When he arrived, Xia Shiqing was already standing gracefully by the roadside, waiting for him.

After he brought the car to a stop, Xia Shiqing naturally opened the door and slid into the passenger seat.

Today, she was wearing a pure white mini-dress that gave her an ethereal feel.

Chen Mo’s gaze drifted down, discovering that her long, straight, and shapely legs were clad in sheer, skin-toned stockings.

He had never seen Xia Shiqing wear stockings before, of any color.

Looking at those sheer stockings, which added a certain something, Chen Mo knew Xia Shiqing was making a change.

His eyes moved further down to her delicate feet, which were now adorned with a pair of white Valentino studded high heels.

Paired with the pure white mini-dress and the sheer, skin-toned stockings...

Xia Shiqing’s outfit today made his eyes light up.

It presented a unique kind of allure and visual impact.

’Skin-toned stockings and Valentinos, too. Looks like she really took that "female netizen’s" advice to heart.’

Xia Shiqing had been observing Chen Mo from the moment she got into the passenger seat.

When she saw his gaze drawn to the stockings on her long legs and the high heels on her feet, a hint of happiness appeared in her eyes.

"Are these shoes pretty?"

Xia Shiqing lifted her feet, kicking the air a few times, and looked at Chen Mo with a captivating smile.

"The shoes are gorgeous, and the stockings look great too."

Chen Mo smiled slightly and gave her a sincere compliment.

Valentino studded heels, commonly known as "attack speed shoes."

’How could they not look good?’

’If they weren’t good-looking, would they even grant an attack speed bonus?’

At the same time, his right hand naturally found its way to her beautiful legs, feeling the smooth yet slightly textured surface of the stockings.

’Mm, the texture really is different.’

"As long as you like them. I bought a few pairs in different colors. I’ll wear them on our next date."

Seeing how much Chen Mo liked them, a charming smile bloomed on Xia Shiqing’s stunning face.

Ever since that female netizen recommended a few brands to her, she had started searching for them online.

First, she went to the mall and bought several pairs of shoes in different colors, then she bought all sorts of stockings online.

When the female netizen told her that stockings tear easily and she should buy more, she took the advice and bought a ton more.

Seeing how much Chen Mo liked it now, she suddenly felt that the female netizen was amazing. She really understood men.

"Okay, but these aren’t usually worn on dates."

Chen Mo chuckled, giving her a meaningful look.

’Attack speed shoes are called attack speed shoes because they’re meant to be worn during "battle" to get that speed boost.’

’Many pairs of Valentinos, once bought, never see the light of day outside the home.’

’Those who get it, get it.’

Hearing this, Xia Shiqing paused, not quite understanding what Chen Mo meant.

Seeing this, Chen Mo just smiled and didn’t explain.

’She’ll understand what I mean eventually.’

Chen Mo started the car and headed toward a nearby mall.

They had talked about it earlier that afternoon; Xia Shiqing wanted to see a movie with him.

’Probably another dating tip she learned online.’

After arriving at the mall, they first found a restaurant to have dinner.

During the meal, Xia Shiqing took the initiative to sit to his left.

’Tsk, tsk. Where else could you find such a considerate and self-aware girlfriend?’

Of course, Chen Mo wouldn’t let her consideration go to waste. His left hand didn’t leave her beautiful leg for the entire meal.

After dinner, there were still over twenty minutes before the movie started.

So, the two of them wandered around the mall, walking off their meal.

Xia Shiqing held his arm, and the two walked intimately through the mall.

Just then, a man and a woman approached them, also holding arms intimately.

The man was around fifty, with the air of a sophisticated older gentleman. You could tell he must have been handsome in his youth.

The woman was about thirty, the type of charming young matron.

When the man saw Xia Shiqing intimately holding Chen Mo’s arm, he froze, stopping dead in his tracks.

"President Jiang?"

The woman beside him, noticing he had stopped walking, gave him a questioning look.

"Siqing!"

President Jiang ignored her, his gaze fixed on Xia Shiqing with a complex expression.

"You know him?"

Chen Mo turned to look at Xia Shiqing.

"Yes, I know him. But we’re not close."

Xia Shiqing nodded, casting an indifferent glance at President Jiang.

"Xiaozhang, go wait for me outside."

Seeing Xia Shiqing’s indifferent gaze, President Jiang looked a little embarrassed and pulled his arm away from the woman’s grasp, waving for her to leave.

"President Jiang, are you and her...?"

Xiaozhang instantly recognized this belle of the finance world, and her eyes, now full of alarm, darted toward President Jiang.

’Could Xia Shiqing have some sort of relationship with President Jiang?’

’Why else would he be in such a hurry to distance himself from me and tell me to leave?’

’Should I be looking for a new benefactor?’

’Compete with Xia Shiqing? Me?’

"She’s my daughter!"

President Jiang shot Xiaozhang an impatient look.

Hearing this, Xiaozhang froze for a moment, then scurried away guiltily.

At the same time, she was reeling from the shock.

’The famous belle of the finance world, Xia Shiqing, is actually President Jiang’s daughter!’

’This is absolutely explosive news!’

Hearing President Jiang’s words, Chen Mo understood.

’No wonder Xia Shiqing said she knew him but they weren’t close, and why her gaze was so cold.’

’So it’s the person she hates the most. That explains it.’

Thinking about how intimate he was with that Xiaozhang just now, Chen Mo found it rather amusing.

’It seems that after all these years, Xia Shiqing’s father hasn’t changed one bit.’

"Siqing, and he is...?"

Jiang Qifeng couldn’t help but ask as he looked at Chen Mo, whose arm Xia Shiqing was holding.

"My boyfriend."

Xia Shiqing stated calmly.

She couldn’t be bothered to respond to him, but she was afraid Chen Mo might think she didn’t want to make their relationship public, so she answered.

"Where does he work? What’s his annual salary? What do his parents do? How did you two get together...?"

Jiang Qifeng scrutinized Chen Mo, interrogating him like a criminal.

Hearing this, Chen Mo frowned, feeling a knot of discomfort in his stomach.

’Does this old bastard even know how to talk?’

At his words, fury flashed in Xia Shiqing’s bright eyes.

It was one thing for Jiang Qifeng to pop up and disgust her.

But for him to disgust Chen Mo with that tone and attitude? She would absolutely not allow it.

"If you’re having an episode, go to the hospital. Don’t throw a fit out here."

"My boyfriend is wonderful, and it’s none of your business."

Xia Shiqing shot him a cold glare and spoke without a shred of mercy.

After saying her piece, she took Chen Mo’s arm and walked toward the movie theater.

Jiang Qifeng was stung by Xia Shiqing’s retort. He could see that Chen Mo held a significant place in his daughter’s heart.

However, there was something about Chen Mo that felt off to him.

He had a gut feeling that Chen Mo was even more of a player than he was.

’I’m afraid Xia Shiqing won’t be able to handle him.’

P.S. There will be no redemption, no reconciliation, and no heartfelt father-daughter moments. He’s purely a plot device for later, to be used and discarded. Rest assured, I won’t poison you all with that kind of development.