The Unstoppable Wave

The next noon.

Inside the Xu family's grand villa.

"No way? Sister An, you really just let my brother leave like that? And you didn’t even follow him? Don’t you like him?"

Xu Shi’s small face instantly fell.

Yesterday, she had specifically pulled An Youyi aside to give her endless reminders.

Moreover.

Given An Youyi’s personality, Xu Shi thought she wouldn’t even need to say much.

An Youyi would have followed Xu Mo on her own.

That way,

she could’ve tagged along and recklessly enjoyed herself too.

But who knew…

This… just this?

An Youyi actually didn’t go with Xu Mo.

This left Xu Shi utterly baffled. What a blunder.

An Youyi picked up a teacup from the coffee table, took a sip, then set it back down, her expression calm. "I do like him… but I respect his choices."

"Pfft—" Xu Shi nearly spat out blood in frustration, clutching her chest dramatically. "Sister An, you’re like this, and so is sister-in-law! How can you both be so at ease letting my brother go out alone to have fun?"

An Youyi didn’t respond.

Why was the "Dragon Queen" so obediently staying home to wait?

There was a reason for that.

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.

Last night, Xu Mo had proposed a condition that even An Youyi couldn’t refuse.

After that, she agreed without a second thought.

She wasn’t worried Xu Mo would deceive her.

An Youyi specialized in dealing with all kinds of slippery debt-dodgers.

This matter was a secret between her and Xu Mo.

Naturally, she wouldn’t speak of it to outsiders.

Given her personality, that was expected.

As for Xu Mo?

He’d be even less likely to spill.

What?

Calling Xu Mo a playboy?

No, no, no.

Dealing with the Dragon Queen required such methods.

And to ensure Xu Shi didn’t follow,

Xu Mo had specifically instructed the Dragon Queen:

"Keep a close eye on the big girl.

Don’t let her run off."

But even if she did, it wouldn’t matter.

Xu Corporation’s subsidiaries were as numerous as hairs on a cow.

When Xu Mo left, he didn’t go to the company Xu Fuqiang and Su Ting had assigned.

Instead, he chose one no one knew about.

Sure, it was still under Xu Corporation.

But let’s be real—

With so many companies and enterprises hiring daily,

how could anyone trace his whereabouts?

Where would they even start?

Seeing An Youyi remain silent, Xu Shi grew even more frustrated, her mind a mess.

"Sister An, haven’t you considered when you’ll see my brother again? Aren’t you the least bit concerned?"

An Youyi gazed out the window. "I believe we’ll meet again soon."

Xu Shi helplessly threw up her hands.

At this point, any further words were pointless.

As for Xu Mo’s departure—

not even giving his little sister a heads-up—

of course, it annoyed her.

But annoyed or not,

there was nothing she could do.

Huh?

You’d think Xu Mo’s departure would be some grand spectacle,

broadcast for the whole world to know?

Yeah, right.

This time, Xu Shi wished the fewer people who knew, the better.

Sure, her brother and sister-in-law were officially together now,

but those other female leads…

Just like her, they hadn’t given up.

Who knew what might happen while he was away?

So, Xu Shi’s approach was:

If no one asked, she wouldn’t tell.

Eventually,

when pestered too much,

she’d give some vague explanation.

Best-case scenario? No drama.

Xu Mo and Xu Shi were on the same page.

Of course he wouldn’t make a big show of announcing

his departure from Magic City to go have fun elsewhere.

Finally free from the storm’s eye,

he wouldn’t return until he was good and ready.

Xu Mo’s exit caused little stir.

Before slipping away, he gave Lin An’an—someone he’d been in touch with—a heads-up,

just to avoid unnecessary trouble.

As for the "silly woman,"

Shen Manni was probably busy with her business.

Honestly, with the development plan Xu Mo gave her,

even a pig could take off following it.

If she didn’t come looking, all the better.

Even if she did,

Xu Mo couldn’t respond.

He’d already changed his phone and number.

One week later.

Jiang City.

Baishang Financial, a small subsidiary under Xu Corporation.

Market cap: around a billion.

Why "subsidiary"?

Because it had partnerships with the big players.

Plenty of companies operated this way.

Smaller firms attached themselves to giants for mutual benefit—

each getting what they needed.

At the recruitment office.

A young man with unremarkable looks but an extraordinary aura smiled and said,

"Sister Li, let’s skip the formalities. None of that 'wait for our call' nonsense. Just tell me straight—yes or no?"

The woman called Sister Li exchanged glances with the two other interviewers.

After a silent agreement,

she quickly checked the young man’s name on a form, grinning.

"Of course we want you! Talent like yours going elsewhere would be our loss. Xu Mo, congratulations—you’re hired!"

She extended a hand.

The young man’s eloquence was exceptional.

Every question they threw at him,

he answered with ease.

This left Sister Li and the other two interviewers quite impressed.

Here was someone with genuine talent.

Add to that the prestigious Master's degree in Finance listed on his resume.

Xu Mo also smiled and extended his hand for a handshake.

"Thank you."

"No need for thanks, it's only natural," Sister Li replied, her impression of Xu Mo rising even further.

Even though the young man before her had an utterly ordinary appearance,

there was an undeniable aura about him—something intangible yet palpable.

Some people dressed sharply, adorned in luxury, with passable looks, yet it was hard to feel any real respect for them.

Others might seem plain, even unremarkable at first glance,

yet you just knew they were destined for greatness.

Call it intuition, call it superstition—

but Sister Wang paid no mind to such labels.

The interview went smoothly, and as Xu Mo prepared to leave, Sister Wang stopped him.

"Xu Mo, if you'd like, I can have someone show you around the company in advance, or if you wait until my shift ends, I can personally guide you."

The other two interviewers blinked in surprise,

then teased her with a laugh.

"Wow, Sister Wang is really going the extra mile for the new guy."

"Pfft, what do you know? Sister Wang's thirty and getting hounded by her family to settle down. Finally meets someone she likes, and you’re ruining it."

Xu Mo's lips twitched slightly.

Sister Wang’s face darkened as she snapped, "Shut your mouths! You two think you’re untouchable now?"

She simply had a good impression of Xu Mo.

Plus, his sharp insight and unique perspective convinced her that this young man would go far in the company.

After all, as an interviewer, she’d seen countless people.

Her judgment might not be infallible, but it was reliable enough.

Even if Xu Mo ended up staying under the radar, it didn’t matter.

It was just about fostering goodwill.

A couple of hours were a small price to pay.

All things considered, it was well worth it.

Xu Mo’s looks were far too plain.

In an era where perception often hinges on appearance,

he simply didn’t spark any romantic interest in Sister Wang. Not that she was some top-tier beauty,

but the title of "pretty" was one she could confidently claim.

Xu Mo smoothed things over with a smile. "Thank you, Sister Wang, but I just moved here recently and still have a lot to sort out at home."

Sister Wang waved him off. "Alright, fine. Go home and wait for the text. Report tomorrow, and someone will guide you then."

Xu Mo nodded, gathered his resume and documents without lingering, and headed for the door.

"Next!"

The moment Xu Mo stepped out, another candidate entered the room.

Outside, a dozen more applicants waited in line.

Seeing Xu Mo emerge, they eagerly asked him a few questions—

How tough was it? What kind of questions did the interviewers ask?

Xu Mo answered them patiently.

Soon after, the young man who had gone in after him came out, his expression grim.

Only then did the crowd shift their attention away from Xu Mo,

turning instead to grill the other candidate about how it went.

Glad for the reprieve, Xu Mo seized the moment to slip away unnoticed.