After Rebirth, I Married My Rival - Chapter 21
Chapter 21 Going All In When Doing Big Things!
“Sisi, what are you working on?”
Li Xinran had just made two pots of hot water and was pushing the door open when she saw Ye Sisi intently staring at the computer.
The computer screen displayed a complex and intricate stock chart.
« I want to buy some stocks. The secondary market has too many traps; I need to study it carefully, » Ye Sisi said, focusing intently on the computer screen.
« Sisi, it’s safer for us to stick to small businesses, » Li Xinran said, unable to understand those complicated curves and feeling somewhat resistant.
Because the public accounts often broadcast news about stock market crashes and investors losing everything. Although those accounts might exaggerate, the risks of stock trading are indeed very high.
« Alright, then I’ll transfer 200,000 to you. Once you accept it, I’ll do small business with you, » Ye Sisi said with a smile as she looked back at Li Xinran.
Hearing this, Li Xinran immediately shook her head like a rattle.
Ye Sisi wanted to make up for the mistake she made at the bar, but Li Xinran stubbornly believed she was also responsible and refused to accept the compensation.
« You, huh, that guy Xu Yuan is so formidable, why don’t you learn a bit from him? With your personality, you’re going to get bullied by that guy in the future, » Ye Sisi said helplessly, shaking her head as she recalled that night with Xu Yuan and his sharp gaze, which still made her a bit scared.
« Xu Yuan would never bully me, » Li Xinran said firmly.
Ye Sisi really couldn’t understand these two. Having been by Ye Hao’s side since childhood, she had her own views on relationships between men and women—more precisely, she didn’t trust them.
In the business world, anything can be used as a bargaining chip for exchanging benefits, including emotions.
But why would Xu Yuan like Li Xinran? As of now, Li Xinran couldn’t help Xu Yuan at all; there was no so-called mutual benefit involved. In a certain sense, the two were from different worlds.
« Xinran, do you trust my judgment? This stock is performing very well; I guarantee you’ll make a big profit! » Ye Sisi suddenly said, pointing at a stock on the computer.
Li Xinran frowned and said weakly, « I don’t believe it, okay? »
« Don’t worry, before I went to school, I secretly saw that my dad also bought this stock. That genius never makes losing deals, so there definitely won’t be any problems, » Ye Sisi said confidently, having unconditional trust in Ye Hao.
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In the president’s office of Longhua Capital, Ye Hao, sitting comfortably in the boss’s chair and enjoying his afternoon tea, suddenly shivered inexplicably.
« Is the air conditioning set too low? »
The stock he was looking at on his computer at this moment was exactly the one Ye Sisi had strongly recommended—Qiye Foods.
President Ye.
The sound of the assistant knocking came from outside the door.
Ye Hao took a small sip of the fine Longjing tea and said in a deep voice, « Come in! »
The slicked-back assistant in a suit held a report and quickly walked to the desk, respectfully saying, « President Ye, you were indeed right; there is a major problem within Qiye. »
« It’s not just an accounting issue; it seems that senior executives have also embezzled public funds, and the amount is quite substantial. »
« When it’s time to cut ties, we cut ties. We’re investors, not saviors.
This time, with Qiye in crisis, someone will definitely be eager to short sell. Our Longhua always leaves a way out; a normal sell-off will suffice. » Ye Hao finished the tea in his cup in one gulp. His words sounded pleasant, but a trace of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.
Business is like a battlefield. Once a company chooses to go public, enjoying benefits like expansion, a strong capital chain, and increased market value, it must also face power being divided, the company’s direction being controlled by capital and the market, and many unpredictable risks.
Everyone understands this, but who can resist the temptation of the endless money in the stock market?
“But… President Ye, the young lady’s account just subscribed to shares of Qiye a moment ago,” the assistant said hesitantly.
Ye Sisi’s account has always been under Longhua’s name. Ye Hao specifically assigned someone to monitor it to prevent his daughter from spending money recklessly.
“Ahem ahem…” Ye Hao almost choked on his tea when he heard this. His hands were trembling now, and he asked anxiously, “How many did that girl buy?”
“A little over twenty thousand shares, I think.”
« That’s fine, it only cost a little over thirty thousand. No need to remind her, it’s good for her to suffer a bit of loss. »
Is the stock market something you can just play around with? She’s just an inexperienced young girl, yet she still thinks she can control everything? » Ye Hao was ready to teach Ye Sisi a lesson, to completely crush her idea of getting into investing.
« By the way, I had him check—what exactly is the background of that young man named Xu Yuan? » Ye Hao suddenly changed the subject.
The assistant immediately handed the information to Ye Hao.
Looking at the information that was only two pages long, Ye Hao furrowed his brows deeply.
Ordinary family background, as white as a sheet of paper, are you sure?
These two pages only simply recorded some publicly available information about Xu Yuan. But even if Ye Hao had some special means, he probably couldn’t find anything else.
Because Xu Yuan’s background is just that clean.
« Interesting, Old Zhang won’t get screwed this time, right? » Ye Hao’s lips curled into a slight smile.
Although he and Zhang Chao were friends, there were no father-son ties in the business world. If Xu Yuan was just a blabbermouth, then Zhang Chao would have no choice but to pick him.
Ye Hao might be able to get more returns at a lower price.
By the way, President Ye. President Lin of Qian Yue Capital has invited you to dinner several times. Are you still going to refuse this time?
Hearing the name Qian Yue Capital, Ye Hao couldn’t help but frown.
« That guy Lin Changyuan doesn’t have much vision; he just likes flashy things.
You better refuse on my behalf. I don’t want to get involved in their so-called fun. It’s low-class! »
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Director Song, you still trade stocks?
Xu Yuan put down the fruit and tea in his hands, looked at the stock trend chart on the smart TV, and chuckled.
Song Qiming handed a cup of tea to Xu Yuan and said with a smile, « It’s nothing, just buying it casually for fun. »
Xiao Xu, I heard from Jialun that you’re planning to open a convenience store at school?
Song Qiming was straightforward as well, and Xu Yuan smiled and nodded.
« College students’ money is easy to earn, » Xu Yuan said jokingly.
« Heh, young and promising. Actually, you don’t really need to come to me; the school’s procedures are all formal. As long as you submit the application, someone will handle it, » Song Qiming took a sip of tea, and what he said was indeed heartfelt.
If it weren’t for Qian Jialun, Song Qiming might not have met Xu Yuan at all. He had been in the position of director of teaching for nearly ten years, and with his experience, he should at least be a deputy dean by now.
It was precisely because Song Qiming was not very personable that he had stayed in this position for so long.
« People say children are close to their uncles. Since Jialun and I live in the same dorm, we’re like half-brothers. By seniority, I should call you uncle. » Xu Yuan couldn’t just say it directly; greeting him this way might speed things up, so he had to play the emotional card.
Hearing this, Song Qiming smiled a little. This kid was really shameless, immediately bringing up family ties. But since Xu Yuan said it like that, he really couldn’t refuse.
Anyway, it’s not a big deal, just that his office is in the next room, and he’s going to hurry up the procedure.
« Hehe, young people these days sure are slick talkers, » Song Qiming teased Xu Yuan.
Can’t help it, elders like you are rare.
I originally planned to buy some cigarettes and alcohol, but Jialun said that would easily get me kicked out by you. Jialun really understands your thoughts. » Xu Yuan said with a smile, his words carrying a hint of flattery.
Who wouldn’t want to hear something nice? Song Qiming was no exception. He smiled and said, “You’re really straightforward. If Jialun were half as clever as you, I, as his uncle, would be at ease.”
The two chatted for a while longer, mostly about family matters, and Xu Yuan chimed in as well.
When it was time to leave, Song Qiming even saw Xu Yuan off.
Xu Yuan had originally planned to leave just like that, but after hesitating for a moment, he spoke up: “I just saw that stock of yours—it’s been soaring rapidly.”
But I heard people say that the stock market is ever-changing, and no one can predict what will happen next.
Song Qiming was slightly surprised. Was Xu Yuan reminding him? A mere youngster like him knew about these things? That was a bit arrogant.
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After leaving the residential area, Xu Yuan couldn’t help but shake his head, unsure if his reminder would have any effect.
The stock’s movement just now was very strange. Although it was overall rising, there were some very unusual small fluctuations.
In his previous life, Xu Yuan’s main investment focus was not the stock market, and he wasn’t particularly skilled at it. However, he still noticed some irregularities in that chart, indicating that this stock might be at risk of being shorted.
But I didn’t think for long; I had already given a slight hint. I couldn’t just directly tell Song Qiming that there was a problem with this stock—was his judgment flawed?
Let’s not even talk about whether the other party will turn hostile on the spot.
Besides, if that’s the case, if Xu Yuan misjudged, who would be responsible?
It’s hard to persuade a damned ghost with kind words; everyone has their own fate.
Anyway, I didn’t buy it, and none of the people around me bought it either.
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“Sisi, why did you only leave me 500 yuan? I still need to eat.” Li Xinran looked at the account balance of just 500 yuan left and felt like her heart was breaking.
“When you’re doing big things, of course you go all in! Once you have money, Xu Yuan will definitely look at you with new respect!” Ye Sisi said confidently.
« Come on, I’ll treat you to a good meal. If you don’t accept me giving you cash directly, at least let me make it up to you somehow. »
Ye Sisi shook Li Xinran’s arm and said coquettishly. She might be a bit willful, but she wasn’t truly bad; she wanted to make it up to Li Xinran in her own way.
Li Xinran could only sigh. Given her personality, if it weren’t for what happened last night, she would never have agreed to Ye Sisi’s proposal.
But now she was a bit anxious; the 200,000 yuan bar tab had become an obsession she couldn’t shake.
« Hopefully, everything will turn out for the best, » Li Xinran said, somewhat afraid that luck might not be on her side again, instinctively reaching into her pocket for that bottle cap.
That was the bottle cap from a « one more bottle » that Xu Yuan had once given her. Li Xinran always carried it with her like a talisman.
