Chapter 179: The Stock Market Is a Human Game

In the network department of the Old Hundred Surnames Agricultural Products Trading Company, Yexin, Huang Bai ming, and Zhao Feiyang were shocked the first time they saw Chen Yang operate stocks.

Four million shares of Xingcheng Heavy Industry stock were easily sold at a high price of twenty‑three yuan and five jiao each. Each of Chen Yang's moves seemed carefully planned, skillfully luring the opponent step by step into the trap he had set in advance.

Looking back, for the same stock Zhuo Wenyuan's choice was to make them sell at any cost, even if it meant hitting the daily limit down, he didn't care.

"Manager Chen, your stock‑trading level is far superior to Zhuo Wenyuan's. For the same stock we struggled for over two weeks to earn five points, while you only needed one day and easily earned twenty points. I'm truly impressed!" Originally Huang Bai ming merely admired Chen Yang's ridiculously good luck, but after seeing his operation today he went straight from admiration to worship.

"Manager Huang, you flatter me." Chen Yang said humbly: "Being able to sell smoothly this time mainly comes from knowing oneself and the enemy. As soon as you told me to withdraw investment from Zhuo Wenyuan, I guessed he might retaliate."

"In reality he doesn't have the ability to play dirty tricks, so he can only target us in the stock market. And this Xingcheng Heavy Industry stock, which he knows very well, is definitely his primary target."

"He first hired people to write short essays on forums to create panic, then placed low‑price orders to accumulate shares. Once he had enough shares he could suppress the stock price, preventing me from exiting smoothly."

"I have to say his strategy is correct. The only flaw is that he lacks shares and thus lacks initiative. To suppress the price he must first accumulate shares. But I hold shares; as long as I keep the stock price stable he cannot accumulate shares cheaply. As soon as he can't bear to raise his bid, I can seize the opportunity to sell all my shares."

Huang Bai ming curiously asked Chen Yang: "Manager Chen, I don't understand one thing. You had Qi Yunxiang place a buy order for one million shares at twenty‑three yuan and five jiao, and you're willing to fully compensate his losses. Aren't you afraid that if big capital intervenes you'll lose everything?"

Chen Yang said to him: "Manager Huang, have you watched the TV drama *The Great Era*? There's a line that's very well put: "The stock market is a human game! Stocks are lifeless; they won't fight you. The opponent facing stocks is people!""

"Since our opponents are all people, they all have weaknesses. Zhuo Wenyuan's weakness is being petty and impatient. Since he wants to make me unhappy, he will definitely try every means to enter the market. So, whether the stock price is twenty‑one yuan and six jiao or twenty‑three yuan and five jiao, he will buy. By having Qi Yunxiang help place a buy order at twenty‑three yuan and five jiao to stabilize the price, I'm actually giving Zhuo Wenyuan a reason to enter at a high price."

"As for retail investors, some may have entered at a high price and haven't broken even yet; some think their profits aren't enough and want to earn more. As long as my large buy order isn't withdrawn, their confidence won't collapse. In short, human nature is greedy; everyone wants more."

"Of course I also fear that big capital might sabotage the situation. That's why I only let Qi Yunxiang place an order for one million shares. This is the maximum loss I can accept. If it exceeds that range, I'll assess the situation and cut my losses."

Huang Bai ming gave Chen Yang a thumbs‑up. Not only can he see through human nature and people's hearts, but he also has great courage. If such a person were an opponent, he would feel his scalp go numb.

At that moment Yexin suddenly asked Chen Yang: "Do you have a private agreement with Qi Yunxiang? Why would he spare no expense to lift you up?"

Chen Yang shook his head and explained: "Qi Yunxiang and I have no agreement, but in this stock we share a common interest! You also know that when I entered the market yesterday he also bought quite a few shares. From his perspective he certainly wouldn't want a stampede when he tries to sell."

Yexin then asked: "I still don't understand. When you were selling, why did Qi Yunxiang remain inactive? Does he have that much confidence that he can exit smoothly after you leave?"

Chen Yang laughed: "I've observed his trading pattern. Whenever I enter the market he follows. As long as my stock doesn't move he can stay calm. That's why I deliberately placed my own shares to be sold last. If I'm not mistaken, Qi Yunxiang will start looking for a chance to sell this afternoon."

Yexin teased: "You're scheming against Qi Yunxiang like this—aren't you afraid he'll call and curse you? Or stab a voodoo doll behind your back?"

Chen Yang laughed: "He's making money following me—how could he eat meat while cursing his mother? If I switched to another brokerage to trade stocks, he wouldn't even get to drink the soup."

Yexin nodded. In this regard Qi Yunxiang is smarter than Zhuo Wenyuan. The latter only plays petty tricks; clearly he's profiting from following Chen Yang's stock trades, yet he wants to prove he's more capable. In the end he just shoots himself in the foot.

Chen Yang also said: "Of course, since I've asked Qi Yunxiang to help lift me up, I couldn't just watch him get trapped. If an unpredictable situation arises, I'll also look for a chance to act and give him a safety net. That way we'll have more opportunities to cooperate in the future."

Yexin felt Chen Yang made perfect sense. The fundamental reason they suffered a big loss in this Xingcheng Heavy Industry stock is that the two companies weren't united, each only looking out for its own interests. If either company had dared to step up and rescue the market, they wouldn't have ended up in such a sorry state.

Huang Bai ming reminded Chen Yang: "Manager Chen, Zhuo Wenyuan's revenge this time failed, but he'll surely come back stronger next time. You'd better be careful!"

Upon hearing that Yexin snorted and said: "If he acts recklessly, then don't blame me for forgetting past favors!"

"What's there to fear?" Chen Yang calmly smiled at Huang Bai ming: "Having a steady 'greater fool' to send us money isn't bad. What worries me more is, if he keeps doing this, how long can he stay in that position?"

Yexin gave Chen Yang a sideways glance and said, somewhat admiringly: "You really have a big heart—you're already scheming against him, yet you still care about his career prospects!"

Chen Yang said: "Of course I have to care about his future! If a formidable person were to take his place as opponent, making money wouldn't be nearly as easy as it is now."

Yexin was quite speechless; at this moment she even felt a little sympathy for Zhuo Wenyuan. The CEO of Dongjiang Securities, a veteran stock‑trading expert, has actually become someone's stock‑market ATM. That's too much of a slap in the face.

However, Yexin was still quite pleased. Chen Yang used the account she provided to buy three million shares of Xingcheng Heavy Industry stock at nineteen yuan two jiao three fen per share, then sold them at an average price of twenty‑three yuan five jiao, earning a total profit of twelve million seven hundred fifty‑six thousand yuan. Adding the seven million nine hundred thirty thousand yuan he made the previous two days, his total profit has reached twenty million sixty‑eight thousand yuan.

Only three days have passed! Her demanded twenty‑percent profit task has already been completed……

Yexin glanced at Chen Yang, hoping he would forget their prior agreement and help her earn a bit more. Little did she expect that Chen Yang happened to be looking at her as well.

"Sister Yexin, this year's task is already done; take back these three accounts first!"

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