Chapter 284: Xiao Mi Who Lost Both Parents

Chen Yang, come to my house with Lin Wei at noon to have a meal.

Okay, Mom, do you need me to bring anything?

No need, just come.

Chen Yang was hesitating whether to sell his stocks when Hu Qingwan called and asked him to come for a meal.

Because Lin Wei has to work, Hu Qingwan usually only calls them over in the evening; today she changed it to noon and asked both to come, probably because there is something important to discuss.

To avoid delaying things, Chen Yang decided to sell all his shares of Pioneer Technology at an average price of twelve yuan and five mao.

The total profit from this operation was 19,750,000.

"President Chen, are you no longer optimistic about Pioneer Technology's potential?" Qi Yunxiang saw Chen Yang dump all his shares and felt a bit nervous.

Chen Yang, hearing this, felt both amused and exasperated. He said on the phone to Qi Yunxiang: "President Qi, doing this, aren't you worried that someone desperate might come cause trouble at the securities firm?"

Qi Yunxiang gave an embarrassed laugh. "Don't hide it from President Chen, we have actually strengthened security."

Chen Yang said: "Doing this only treats the symptom, not the root. Fundamentally, your trading methods are too harsh, leaving no room for retail investors."

Qi Yunxiang said helplessly: "I can't help it; this is the board's decision."

Upon hearing that Qi Yunxiang couldn't decide either, Chen Yang frankly said: "President Qi, I plan to go empty-position for a while. Take care of yourselves."

"President Chen, you can't go empty-position!" Qi Yunxiang immediately became anxious, "If you go empty-position, I won't even know what stock to buy."

Chen Yang offered him an idea: "President Qi, try trading on your own a bit. Don't fear losses; with the previous profits as a cushion, losing a little doesn't matter. If you keep winning, the board will keep putting you in the spotlight. You don't want to become a second Zhuo Wenyuan, do you?"

Qi Yunxiang fell silent for a while. Zhuo Wenyuan, in his desperate effort to make money for the company, was finally hit by a car hired by Zhang Jun and sent to the hospital, where he is still recovering. What's most heartbreaking is that his position at Dongjiang Securities has already been taken over by someone else. So, Qi Yunxiang certainly doesn't want to become a second Zhuo Wenyuan.

"President Chen, thanks for the reminder; I know what to do now."

Seeing that Qi Yunxiang was somewhat receptive, Chen Yang felt relieved.

However, after settling Qi Yunxiang, Yexin's call came again.

"You little brat, what are you up to? I barely managed to push the stock price up, and you drag it down again. Are you also trying to do a T?"

"Sister Xin, I'm not doing a T! I've told you before, I will gradually reduce my stock market involvement. After this operation, I will go empty-position for a while."

"... You little brat, the money we made here also has your share! Can't you think a bit more about everyone's interests?"

"Sister Xin, money is endless to make. Once you get the third-party payment platform and the dating site up and running, there will be plenty of money-making opportunities. Instead of taking risks in the stock market, it's better to develop more new investment projects."

"Alright, fine! Then I'll hold a meeting later with Huang Bai ming and Zhao Feiyang to discuss it, and I'll send the meeting contents to your email afterward."

"Okay!"

After successfully persuading both Qi Yunxiang and Yexin, Chen Yang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, the insults directed at Xingcheng Securities' hot money on the forum have not ended; everyone is discussing what means to use for revenge next Monday.

Regarding this, Chen Yang did not post any more opinions using a secondary account. Some people cannot be persuaded; even if they aren't harmed by them, they will eventually be trapped by other capital.

After the morning market closed, Chen Yang directly shut down his computer, drove to the municipal government building, picked up Lin Wei, and went to the Lin family home.

Upon arriving at the Lin residence, Chen Yang discovered that Old Master Lin had come again, sitting beside him was a plainly dressed, cautious-looking child, at most twelve or thirteen years old.

Chen Yang greeted Old Master Lin, then sat silently at the side.

Lin Wei, unable to hide her curiosity, asked Old Master Lin: "Grandpa, where did you pick up this child and bring him back?"

Old Master Lin pointed at Lin Wei and Chen Yang and said to the child beside him: "Xiao Mi, this is your aunt Lin Wei, and that is her husband Chen Yang; from now on you will live with them."

Under Old Master Lin's gesture, the little boy timidly called out to Lin Wei and Chen Yang, "Auntie, Uncle."

Chen Yang felt a bit dazed. He never expected that Lin Feng actually had an illegitimate son outside, and one so grown up!

Fortunately, Du Yue'e was busy at the company compiling financial data and had no time to come back for a meal; otherwise, she would surely have exploded on the spot!

Of course, it wasn't just Chen Yang who was dazed; Lin Wei was the same.

"Grandpa, please don't joke; this child does resemble my older brother a bit, but at this age… the timing doesn't seem to match. My brother should still have been in the army back then."

Old Master Lin glared at Lin Wei and said displeasedly: "You little girl, what are you thinking! This is the son of your paternal cousin Dashan."

"How did Dashan's son end up coming to our house alone…" Lin Wei suddenly sensed something was off. Lin Dashan had been transferred to Yunnan Province over a decade ago and never returned to Dongjiangsheng. Now his son has come back, yet the couple hasn't shown up; combining that with Old Master Lin's earlier words, something must have happened…

"Grandpa, where are Dashan and his wife?"

Old Master Lin sighed, his voice choking with emotion: "That Dashan boy died in the line of duty. His wife, trying to save this child, also fell victim to the poisonous criminals. Now only this lone sapling remains of my brother's line; I cannot ignore it."

Lin Wei stared for a while, her heart feeling as if blocked, especially painful. Yet she insisted on walking over to the little boy, gently stroking his head, and finally said in the gentlest tone she could manage: "Xiao Mi, don't be sad; from now on this place is your home."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mi suddenly covered his eyes and burst into loud sobs.

His crying made the entire Lin household fall silent.

Old Master Lin felt great remorse, because back then it was he who insisted on sending Lin Dashan to Yunnan Province.

Hu Qingwan actually had opposed Old Master Lin's decision back then, but since things have already happened, she also finds it hard to say anything more. After all, Old Master Lin at this time can't bear any further stimulation.

As for Chen Yang, he likewise lost both parents at an age similar to Xiao Mi's. That feeling was as if the whole world collapsed in an instant, all reliance and warmth leaving him, leaving only endless loneliness and helplessness.

Precisely for this reason, Chen Yang is best able to understand Xiao Mi's current inner pain and grievance.

And Lin Wei's words actually opened the floodgate of his inner emotions. Just as when Chen Yang once saw his sole relative Chen Chunmei, he finally found an outlet for his feelings.

Chen Yang stepped forward, patted Xiao Mi's shoulder, and spoke softly: "Xiao Mi, I, as your uncle, also lost both parents at roughly the same age. I understand your feelings. But now is not the time to cry. For the sake of your parents, you must live well."