Tenfold cashback: How I manipulated my ex-girlfriend on the plane

The ward fell silent.

Chen Mo looked at her, and she looked at Chen Mo. The resolute indifference of the previous night on the plane was gone from her eyes; replaced by something vulnerable—soft, almost pleading.

Chen Mo did not answer immediately.

He leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on his knees, as if he were pondering a very important question.

After about ten seconds, he said, "Guan Yao, you've just had surgery, your body is weak, and your emotions are unstable. Decisions made at this time may lead to regret later."

"I won't regret it." Her tone was firm.

"Take care of yourself first." Chen Mo stood up and tucked the blanket around her. "We can talk about getting back together after you're discharged from the hospital."

Guan Yao opened her mouth as if to say something, but seeing Chen Mo's expression, she swallowed her words.

She nodded and closed her eyes.

Tears streamed down her cheeks again.

Chen Mo did not wipe it.

He simply sat in the chair, gazing at the night outside the window, and remained silent for a long time.

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[Ding! The system has detected that the host is facing an emotional decision, triggering a side quest: Reconciliation with an Ex.]

[Mission Requirement: Decide whether to reconcile with Guan Yao before she is discharged from the hospital.]

[Task Rewards: The system will award different levels of rewards based on the host's final choice.]

[Option 1: Complex. Reward: 5 million RMB, and unlock the "Emotional Resonance" skill (allows you to perceive the true emotions of those around you).]

[Option 2: Do not combine. Reward: 3 million yuan, and unlock the "Charm Boost" passive skill (increases attractiveness to the opposite sex by 30%).]

Please make a choice before Guan Yao is discharged from the hospital. Countdown: 4 days, 23 hours, and 59 minutes.

Chen Mo looked at the system notification that appeared in his mind and a cryptic smile appeared on his lips.

Five million plus emotional resonance, or three million plus charm boost?

interesting.

He leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes.

Three faces appeared in my mind.

Guan Yao. Shen Jiayi. Lin Shiyu.

Three women, three choices, three completely different life trajectories.

Chen Mo opened his eyes, stared at the pale fluorescent light on the ceiling, and the smile on his lips grew wider and wider.

He needs to think carefully about this multiple-choice question.

But no matter which he chooses, he won't lose out. Because he's no longer the penniless young man he was six months ago.

Tenfold cashback, live life to the fullest.

This is the way he should live.

The night outside the window grew deeper and deeper, and the lights of Jiangcheng twinkled in the distance, like a starry sky reflected on the ground.

Chen Mo's story continues.

And the following plot will only get more exciting and thrilling.

Because the system's main quest has only just begun—

Within a month, assets exceeded 100 million.

The first phase of this mission has already quietly begun.

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The lights in the ward were dimmed, with only the small nightlight by the bedside emitting a warm, yellowish glow.

Under the influence of the medication, Guan Yao fell into a deep sleep, her breathing steady and long. Her sleeping face shed its usual cool and aloof shell, revealing a young but tired face beneath. Her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she were struggling with something even in her dreams.

Chen Mo sat on a chair by the bed, his hands crossed over his stomach, his gaze on her face, but not really looking at her.

He's thinking about things.

The multiple-choice question presented by the system, on the surface, asked whether or not to reunite, but it actually posed a deeper question: What is your current status?

Is it Chen Mo, the penniless college student who attracted girls with his talent and enthusiasm? Or is it the Mr. Chen who now has over 20 million yuan in his bank account, drives a Porsche, and lives in a luxury river-view mansion?

If it's the former, then getting back together is only natural. Four years of relationship, over 1,500 days and nights of companionship—Guan Yao was the first woman in his life, and the only one for whom he ever considered marriage. Even when she said she "couldn't see a future" when they broke up, even when she said in that cold tone on the plane last night, "This is the last time," there's always a corner in his heart reserved for her.

But if it's the latter...

Chen Mo narrowed his eyes slightly.

What does getting back together mean? It means he has to rebuild the relationship, it means he has to face Guan Yao's shrewd mother, and it means he has to accept a woman who abandoned him because of poverty back into his life.

Can he truly forgive and forget? Can he guarantee that one day in the future, he won't bring up old grievances during an argument and say, "You broke up with me because I was poor"? Can he be sure that Guan Yao wants to get back together now because she still loves him, or because he has suddenly become rich?

These questions were like a tangled mess, swirling around in Chen Mo's mind.

He stood up, walked to the window, and pushed it open a crack to let the cold wind in.

The cold winter wind was like a sharp knife, cutting into his face and making him shiver, but it did clear his mind considerably.

He took out his phone and glanced at his bank balance.

25, 857, 000 yuan.

Twenty-five million eight hundred and fifty-seven thousand yuan.

Four days ago, his bank card balance was only four figures.

Four days, 25 million.

This number would be astronomical to ordinary people, but in Chen Mo's view, it was just the beginning. The system's main mission was for him to accumulate assets of over 100 million within a month, and 25 million was less than a quarter of that.

He still has a lot of money to spend and a lot of things to do.

And in this process, what kind of woman does he need to stand by his side?

Is it Guan Yao, a cool and aloof ex-girlfriend who can hold her own in front of others? Is it Lin Shiyu, a gentle and considerate old acquaintance who is willing to cook for him? Or is it Shen Jiayi, a mature and charming career woman who can help him in his career?

Or... do I want them all?

Chen Mo was amused by his own thought.

He shook his head, put the cigarette in his mouth, but didn't light it.

Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. There are still four days left; Guan Yao can make a choice before she's discharged from the hospital.

The most important thing now is to complete the main mission – to break the 100 million mark in assets.

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The next morning, Chen Mo was awakened by a vibration of his cell phone.

He lay by the hospital bed, his neck stiff and sore from sleeping in the wrong position. He rubbed his neck and took out his phone to look at it.

It was a WeChat message from Lin Shiyu.

"Chen Mo, I brought you breakfast. It's at the nurses' station. I didn't want to disturb you, so I didn't go in. The porridge is made with preserved egg and lean pork, and it's still hot. Remember to eat it."

Below is another message, which is a photo.

The photo shows an insulated bag containing an insulated container and a small bowl. The insulated bag is pink and has a cartoon cat printed on it.

Chen Mo looked at the photo, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

He replied with a message: "Thanks. What are your plans for today?"

Lin Shiyu replied instantly: "I went to the supermarket to buy some things, the fridge is still empty. Oh, by the way, your package arrived, several boxes, I signed for them all and put them in the living room."