Chapter 304: Yexin Diggs Another Pit

Chen Yang felt that Qi Yunxiang's reason was a bit far-fetched. No securities company's fund would always be profitable. If a slight loss would trigger accountability, then fund managers would have to become a high-risk occupation. Stock investors also stopped trading stocks; all investment funds would be done.

"General Manager Qi Yunxiang, the clients who choose to invest in funds value long-term returns; no one cares about short-term fluctuations. If you're worried about returns dropping, you can also add a bit more position to lower costs. Anyway, Pioneer Technology's performance is stable; as long as you find the right timing, stirring market sentiment is easy."

"General Manager Chen Yang, I actually also want to add a bit more position, but I'm worried it would ruin General Manager Yexin's plan. If I make her unhappy, future cooperation would be difficult."

"Then just communicate with her directly! Since we're in a cooperative relationship, we definitely need mutual benefit. General Manager Yexin is also reasonable; she wouldn't not understand this principle."

"Alright, I'll go talk to her first, then I won't disturb you." Qi Yunxiang happily hung up the phone.

Chen Yang deeply understood Qi Yunxiang's behavior. In the face of interests, nobody can hide their inner greed. Qi Yunxiang surely also favors Pioneer Technology's prospects; seeing Yexin continuously buying low-priced shares, it's impossible for him not to be moved.

But he didn't dare to offend Yexin, a big shot in Xingcheng's business world, so he could only come to Chen Yang to sound things out.

Based on Chen Yang's understanding of Yexin, he thought Qi Yunxiang was overthinking. Although Yexin has a bad temper, she is still quite righteous. As long as it's someone close around her, she will help if she can.

Moreover, Qi Yunxiang has been cooperating with Yexin's work all this time, so he naturally belongs to the type of person worth getting close to.

Chen Yang's expectation was correct. Only half an hour after Qi Yunxiang hung up the phone, Yexin's call came in.

"You little punk, tomorrow our side will temporarily stop buying shares; we'll rely on Qi Yunxiang's side. Do you need to add a bit more position to lower the cost price? If so, you can also team up with him."

"No thanks, you handle it." Chen Yang declined Yexin's goodwill. It's not that he doesn't love money, but he feels that their alliance has invested too much capital in Pioneer Technology stock, the risk is a bit high. Given his current wealth, there's no need to gamble on such uncertainty.

Yexin wasn't surprised by Chen Yang's reaction; she actually called to ask about something else. "I heard the provincial leaders launched a surprise inspection on Qingshui City today; kid, weren't you caught off guard?"

Chen Yang smiled proudly: "I already got the inside information earlier; how could I be unprepared? Besides, after Deputy Provincial Governor Liu Jianghua finished inspecting the Common People Meat Industry Co., Ltd., he insisted I join the Provincial State-Owned Enterprise Reform Group to participate in state-owned enterprise reform work."

Yexin didn't expect Liu Jianghua to let Chen Yang join the state-owned enterprise reform group; she was indeed surprised. "You kid hit the jackpot! With Deputy Provincial Governor Liu Jianghua as your big banner, other provincial enterprises will come to you for cooperation. Anna will be busier from now on."

Chen Yang thought Yexin was worried about Shen Anna's workload being heavy, so he comforted her: "Sister Yexin, you're overthinking. I'm just working behind the scenes, giving Deputy Provincial Governor Liu Jianghua some ideas, not involved in concrete work. Those company bosses might not even know I exist."

Yexin snorted and reminded Chen Yang: "The members of the Provincial State-Owned Enterprise Reform Group will be publicly listed. Those state-owned enterprise leaders are all sharp people; how could they not investigate you? Even if you're just hiding behind the scenes, you're a red‑person beside Deputy Provincial Governor Liu Jianghua. They will definitely try every way to curry favor with you."

Chen Yang hadn't thought of that issue. But if any company really wanted to cooperate with the company under the Common People Meat Industry, he would definitely consult Liu Jianghua first, to avoid the other party misunderstanding him as using public resources for private gain.

"Sister Yexin, don't worry! If the company wants to expand its business, it will definitely increase staff to share Anna's workload. Moreover, Deputy Provincial Governor Liu Jianghua's side might not agree to my cooperating with provincial state-owned enterprises."

"That's not certain either. Some provincial state-owned enterprises are already on the brink of bankruptcy reorganization. If you're sure about investing, Deputy Provincial Governor Liu Jianghua would probably laugh till he can't close his mouth."

"Forget about investing! I already have enough companies under my name; I wish I could just let them all run free."

Chen Yang isn't very interested in investing in state-owned enterprises. The Red Star Food Processing Plant could smoothly complete its renovation, mainly thanks to favorable timing, location, and harmony. Coincidentally, the company was in the bankruptcy stage, and workers urgently needed a job to support their families.

If it were replaced with state-owned enterprises elsewhere, they might not wholeheartedly and unitedly carry out his reform plan.

"That's not up to you." Yexin thought Chen Yang was a bit naive, and kindly reminded him: "If Deputy Provincial Governor Liu Jianghua uses both kindness and authority, then gives you some brain‑washing, plays the emotion card, he might just get the thing done."

"You can still play like that?" Chen Yang suddenly felt a bit overwhelmed. If Liu Jianghua plays the emotion card to get him to invest in state-owned enterprises, it would indeed be hard to refuse. But he really doesn't want to add more burden to himself. "Sister Yexin, do you think I still have time to quit this state-owned enterprise reform group job?"

"Hehe." Yexin couldn't help laughing: "You kid think this is playing house? State‑owned enterprise reform is a key provincial project. Since you've agreed, there's no room for regret. Unless you move all your companies out of Dongjiangsheng and find a bigger backer."

"……"

"Alright, sis was just teasing you. Deputy Provincial Governor Liu Jianghua is still a decent person. You're already financially free; if you can stay by his side and accumulate some political resources, it will only benefit your future development. Cherish it!"

"Thank you, Sister Yexin, for pointing out the way!"

"Hehe, no need for thanks—I value practical things more. Last time you said you'd buy me a Ferrari sports car; when will you make good on that?"

"Ah……, what did you say? My signal…… is bad……, ah……, how come…… there's no signal…… anymore……"

Chen Yang held the phone far from his body, pretended the signal was bad and hung up. Then he simply powered off and removed the battery.

During this period, he's been extorted by Yexin quite a bit, even the cost of her trip to Hong Kong was reimbursed. Now she wants a Ferrari—how could he easily agree? He himself hasn't even driven a Ferrari yet……

Of course, if there are still important matters later that require Yexin's help, he'll consider it again.

Chen Yang's resources are now very strong. If he still needs Yexin's help someday, its value definitely can't be measured by just a Ferrari.

However, Yexin didn't therefore give up.

That night, Lin Wei dragged her weary body home; the first thing she did was toss Chen Yang's quilt and pillow onto the sofa, saying it was for him to reflect deeply……