Chapter 209

Yexin returned to Xingcheng early the next morning. Besides visiting the seriously injured Zhuo Wenyuan, her other purpose was to find evidence of Zhang Jun's crime.

Chen Yang and Chen Bing inquired about the Zhuo Wenyuan case and learned that the perpetrator was a habitual criminal who had just been released from prison after serving his sentence. The perpetrator did not admit to being instigated, insisting firmly that he acted out of a personal grudge against Zhuo Wenyuan.

Chen Yang wasn't surprised by this. Zhang Jun had hired thugs to hurt people before; last time, since he didn't actually harm Chen Yang, Zhao Shunfa took the blame. This time he offended Yexin, who wields absolute influence in Xingcheng, so he probably won't get away with it so easily.

As expected, the Zhang Group's representative immediately gave in during Saturday's talks, offering to sell the 300-mu southern district parcel to Starlight Financial Investment Company for 80 million.

But when Yao Xia was preparing to sign the transfer agreement, Yexin called and pushed the land price down to 60 million. The Zhang Group representative couldn't make the decision, so they had to suspend negotiations again.

At the same time, Chen Yang received a call from Luo Zhikai.

"Chen Yang, that brat Zhang Jun has stirred up big trouble again!"

"What happened?" Chen Yang asked, feigning surprise.

"I'm not entirely sure either, but the higher-ups have ordered us to re-examine the case of Zhang Jun illegally misappropriating bank loans to play the stock market," Luo Zhikai said, pausing before adding, "I also heard it's related to the Eastern River Securities CEO Zhuo Wenyuan being hit by a car. Zhuo Wenyuan screwed him over; maybe he's the one pulling strings behind the scenes."

Chen Yang asked Luo Zhikai, 'Have you found evidence of Zhang Jun illegally misappropriating bank loans to play the stock market?'

Luo Zhikai laughed: 'The evidence has long existed, but we also have our scruples, so we can only turn a blind eye. However, this matter seems to have blown up; provincial and municipal leaders have spoken, demanding a strict handling of the behind-the-scenes black hand.'

Chen Yang guessed it must be Yexin pulling strings behind the scenes; otherwise an ordinary criminal case wouldn't alarm provincial and Xingcheng city leaders.

That way, Zhang Group's troubles just got bigger.

"Old Luo, when are you planning to freeze Zhang Group's assets?"

"Next Monday, do you have any ideas?"

"No, what ideas could I have as a mere agricultural products seller?"

"Hehe, your commoner agricultural products trading company has been developing rapidly lately; do you need financing?"

"I don't know about that; you should ask General Manager Shen, as she handles all the company's specific affairs."

"When does General Manager Shen have time?"

"I don't know; go to the company front desk and make an appointment, saying you're my classmate. I believe General Manager Shen will give me face. However, I can't guarantee she'll agree to financing!"

"No problem, I'll just go to General Manager Shen's place to get acquainted."

"Alright, I still have things to do; let's meet again when I return to Xingcheng."

"Alright, then I won't disturb you."

After Luo Zhikai hung up, Chen Yang couldn't help but mutter 'snob'. Back when he tried to get a mortgage loan from Xingcheng Bank to play stocks, that guy directly blacklisted him. Later, when he went with Liu Shijie to ask for a loan, he was stood up. If Zhang Jun hadn't lost power, the other side definitely wouldn't have come to him.

However, the commoner agricultural products trading company wants to develop quickly, so extra financial support wouldn't hurt. As long as Shen Anna thinks it's worth increasing investment, Chen Yang doesn't mind borrowing another sum from Xingcheng Bank.

In the marketplace, profit is all that matters.

Since Zhang Group had put the negotiations on hold, Chen Yang and Lin Wei, as hosts, took Huang Bai Ming, Zhao Fei Yang, Yao Xia, and others on a tour of all the scenic spots in Qingshui City, and they also sampled various local delicacies.

After the stock market opened on Monday, Chen Yang continued to add to his position in Liu Clan Group. He kept up his previous operation, consistently pressing the share price below 12.6.

Because Zhuo Wenyuan was seriously injured and hospitalized, today's share accumulation went smoothly. Before the market closed, he successfully bought another 8 million shares of Liu Clan Group.

However, Chen Yang's maneuvers could fool others but not Su Mingyue. Seeing Chen Yang's account suddenly filled with many Liu Clan Group shares, she immediately called him.

"Chen Yang, is there important inside information about Liu Clan Group about to be released?"

"Nothing of the sort—you're always with Qingqing; if there were inside information, she wouldn't keep it from you." Chen Yang worried Su Mingyue couldn't keep a secret, so he decided to conceal it for now.

Su Mingyue immediately complained, 'Qingqing's been driven crazy by her dad lately; I dare not discuss Liu Clan Group with her.'

"Oh, what kind of conflict have they stirred up between father and daughter again?"

"I heard they want to set Qingqing up with a returnee rich second-generation; she disagrees, and they've been arguing over the phone."

Chen Yang suddenly didn't know how to respond. In his previous life, Liu Qingqing accepted the family's arranged marriage and ended up unhappy; now fate seems to be repeating itself.

The key point is, Chen Yang is already married to Lin Wei, so he has no right to interfere in Liu Qingqing's love life. Even if he knows her fate will repeat, he can't help.

Moreover, if he told Liu Qingqing that this family arranged marriage won't bring happiness, she'd surely misunderstand, thinking he still has feelings for her. Then their future days would likely be far from peaceful.

"Chen Yang, say something—does Liu Clan Group really have inside information?" Su Mingyue pressed again when Chen Yang remained silent.

Chen Yang laughed helplessly: 'Even if there is, you can't buy it! If Qingqing's account buys Liu Clan Group shares, she can't sell them for at least six months. What would you use to trade short-term then? Moreover, doing so would reveal the funds to Liu Shijie's wife; how would you explain it to him?'

Su Mingyue, of course understanding the stakes, laughed and said, 'I never said I'd use Liu Zong's money. Can't I buy with my own account?'

Upon hearing she wanted to use her own money to trade stocks, Chen Yang stopped objecting, merely reminding her: 'The stock market carries risk; that's your future livelihood's capital. If you lose it, I won't take responsibility.'

"Don't worry, I won't blame you even if I lose." Su Mingyue trusts Chen Yang completely. Since he dares to put all his main funds into Liu Clan Group, it must mean there's definitely major good news coming.

Thus, Su Mingyue invested all of her several million yuan of commissions into Liu Clan Group shares.

As for Liu Shijie's account, she bought a half position in Xingcheng Heavy Industry's stock.

Today Huang Bai ming, Zhao Fei yang, and Qi Yunxiang frantically sold off, Xingcheng Heavy Industry's stock once hit the limit down at 18.41 yuan; Su Mingyue secretly bought 2 million shares at that price.