C13 Let's Cooperate!

However, even Sichen realized that this was all a trap, so he probably wouldn't invest in Xiabo, right?

After a long pause, Xiaowu took a deep breath and said, "Sichen, let's work together."

This sudden proposal made Sichen smile slightly, his brows furrowing as his deep gaze settled on Xiaowu's face.

He glanced at her briefly, then quickly looked away, asking, "What kind of partnership?"

His tone remained calm, almost with a hint of laziness.

"I want Xiabo to survive, to preserve my father's life's work. And what you want is an obedient wife. We can each get what we need. I'll agree to anything you ask, as long as you're willing to help me..."

Xiaowu spoke very calmly, though she wasn't entirely confident. Still, she believed Sichen wasn't the type to be unreasonable.

"Are you trying to negotiate with me?"

Sichen's eyes gradually filled with displeasure. He let out a cold laugh and continued, "You're the one asking for my help. We're not on equal footing!"

"Fine, let's say I'm asking for your help. What will it take for you to agree?"

Under the circumstances, Xiaowu believed her tone was humble, reflecting the attitude of someone seeking assistance.

Yet, Sichen's mind was filled with growing doubts.

The Second Miss of the Xia family, who had always been so proud and arrogant, was now bowing her head to someone?

From the look in her eyes, Sichen sensed a deep worry.

This carefree woman once lost a month's worth of Xiabo's dividends in a single night in Las Vegas. She would spend a fortune on a limited-edition handbag she liked, even if she knew the price was inflated tenfold. Such a woman, with no financial sense and a history of reckless spending, being supported by the board to become the chairwoman of Xiabo Group was nothing short of a miracle!

Could someone so thoughtless, foolish, and arrogant really mature overnight because of the changes in the Xia family? Sichen doubted it. As the saying goes, "A leopard can't change its spots." If she could change, she wouldn't be Xiaowu...

Wait, if she isn't Xiaowu...

"Are you... are you really Xia Xiaowu?" Sichen blurted out, causing Xiaowu's heart to skip a beat. She hurriedly replied, "Why wouldn't I be?"

"Are you going to agree or not? If you don't, I'll go back and explain our relationship to the matriarch."

Xiaowu was betting on the importance of the Bai family matriarch in Sichen's eyes. Unexpectedly, Sichen immediately responded, "Alright, I'll help you, but you have to agree to one condition."

His expression was indifferent, yet there was a hint of mystery in his tone that made Xiaowu's heart skip a beat.

The conditions Sichen proposed seemed nearly impossible to fulfill.

This was clearly a trap!

However, Xiaowu was curious to hear what kind of conditions he would actually propose.

"What are the conditions? Go ahead, tell me!"

Xiaowu was still puzzled, but Sichen was known for keeping his word. Once he promised something, he would see it through, even if it meant taking a loss.

"Are you sure you're ready? The conditions I'm about to lay out aren't something just anyone can handle," Sichen said, a slight, charming smile playing on his lips.

Xiaowu gazed at his profile and said with determination, "I've thought it through. Please, go ahead."