Chapter 296 - 159: Xu Xiyue: Willing to Be Your Lover

Chapter 296: Chapter 159: Xu Xiyue: Willing to Be Your Lover

Chen Mo continued to ask.

"She’s very capable, right? I heard she has someone backing her. Is it her boyfriend?"

Xu Xiyue didn’t usually pay much attention to such things, but Xia Shiqing was so famous that it was impossible to avoid hearing gossip about her.

For instance, during that conflict between Xia Shiqing and Jiang Qifeng, even as a venture capitalist, she saw people in her group chats discussing it every day.

"I’m her boyfriend."

Chen Mo said with a faint smile, looking at her.

"You?"

For the first time, a look of astonishment appeared in Xu Xiyue’s beautiful eyes.

"The real deal."

Chen Mo took out his phone and pulled up an intimate selfie of the two of them on a date.

After a glance, a shocked expression appeared on Xu Xiyue’s stunningly beautiful face.

She never would have imagined that the man who had saved her was actually Xia Shiqing’s boyfriend!

’Doesn’t that mean Chen Mo is the one supporting Xia Shiqing from behind the scenes?’

’And all those incredible achievements... he was the one who orchestrated them?’

"Some things don’t need to be spelled out. We’re both in the world of finance, so I’m sure you understand."

"So, trust me, and give yourself a chance."

"I know you want to hit the ground in five seconds, but give yourself three more months. Join my company, and I guarantee I’ll make a project you invest in succeed within that time."

"If it doesn’t succeed, you can come back to this rooftop, and I promise I won’t stop you."

"If it does succeed, then you’ll work with me to make Panshi Venture Capital the top in the industry."

"By then, you’ll be able to fulfill your parents’ expectations, you can tell everyone you’re not a jinx, and you can prove your abilities to the world."

"You’ll get to rub it in the faces of everyone who once looked down on you and laughed!"

Chen Mo didn’t waste any words, directly promising her a surefire investment project within three months.

He also started painting a pretty picture, using provocation to stir up the resentment in her heart.

Only by showing her hope could he extinguish her desire for a free fall.

’As for giving her a surefire investment project, it was basically the same as giving her nothing.’

’Because the company was his—he had 100% ownership.’

’Any money earned would be his, too.’

’It was equivalent to using his own project to make money for himself, all while roping in a capable assistant.’

’A total win.’

Hearing Chen Mo’s words, a contemplative look flickered in Xu Xiyue’s beautiful eyes.

She could tell he was painting a pretty picture.

But she had to admit, Chen Mo had stirred up the resentment within her.

She really was resentful. She had only wanted to end it all because she could no longer see any hope in this industry.

But seeing the tremendous success Chen Mo had helped Xia Shiqing achieve in the stock market, she could tell he was no ordinary person.

Venture capital might be different from stocks, but the underlying investment logic and unique vision were universal.

Besides, if someone had enough power in certain areas, they could force some projects to succeed.

Moreover, she could see that Chen Mo was extremely confident.

It was the kind of confidence that radiated from his very bones, and it unconsciously infected her.

Everyone in the VC circle knew that every project she invested in died, yet Chen Mo had dared to invite her to join his company multiple times.

’Does he have so much money he doesn’t know where to lose it, or is he truly confident he has a surefire project?’

She believed it was the latter.

She thought she might as well give it a try. After all, it was only for three months.

If Chen Mo couldn’t make a project she led succeed within three months, it would just mean delaying her departure by three months.

Just as Chen Mo had said, she would trust him this once and give herself a chance.

Xia Shiqing’s legendary performance this year was enough to convince her to trust Chen Mo this one time.

However, a question also formed in her mind.

"A surefire project... why give it to me?"

Xu Xiyue stared straight into Chen Mo’s eyes, voicing the question in her heart.

"I just took over this company, and I need talented people to help me manage it and handle daily affairs."

Chen Mo looked at her candidly and smiled faintly. "I think you’re a good fit."

"There are plenty of people in the VC world who meet your requirements. Why me, the jinx?"

Xu Xiyue shook her head. She knew this wasn’t Chen Mo’s real motive.

’There are far too many people who fit the bill.’

’Why risk hiring her, a person so cursed with investment bad luck that even dogs would avoid her?’

’He must think he’s made too much money in the stock market and is looking for a place to lose it, right?’

"A certain quality you have attracted me."

Chen Mo mused for a moment before giving a very general and vague answer.

’He couldn’t just say, "I’m hiring you because every project you invest in dies, because you’re a walking jinx for investments," could he?’

’If he said that out loud, he figured Xu Xiyue would jump right off the roof.’

So, this was the only answer he could give her.

But he wasn’t just making it up. It really was one of her qualities.

"Oh, I get it."

Hearing this, Xu Xiyue nodded with understanding, not a trace of surprise on her stunningly beautiful face.

"What do you get?"

Chen Mo paused, giving her a quizzical look.

’Her expression didn’t look like she understood at all.’

’If she really understood, she’d probably be starting her five-second countdown by now.’

"If you want to sleep with me, just say it. I’m not even afraid of dying, so why would I care about that?"

"As long as you make a project I lead succeed within three months, you won’t even have to ask. I’ll offer myself to you."

"If you can make several of my projects succeed, I’ll gladly be your lover. You can sleep with me however you want."

"By the way, I’ve never been in a relationship, and I’ve never slept with anyone. If you can keep your promise, you’ll be the first, and the only one."

Xu Xiyue stated her position to Chen Mo in a very direct and clear manner.