Chapter 314: First Meeting Kong Qiming

After the stock price was pushed up, Chen Yang quickly sold off his remaining shares. This operation was different from before; he made a total profit of only five million.

Chen Yang didn't mind this result. As long as he made money in the stock market, the amount didn't matter.

Moreover, Pioneer Technology had been tossed around by Yexin and Lan Qiyun for so long that its popularity was almost exhausted. Even if the stock price rose briefly, it wouldn't last long.

Those exhausted, even-tempered retail investors, once they got out of their positions, would definitely avoid this stock.

A stock without retail investors chasing it, even capital wouldn't dare to enter lightly. They would also worry about turning from harvesters into the harvested.

Lan Qiyun still had classes in the afternoon, so she left by car right after the morning market closed, not even glancing at Chen Yang. On the other hand, Yexin, to win people over, had specially given her a BMW car—she really went out of her way.

Once she left, Chen Yang, who had done something guilty, obviously relaxed a lot.

"You little brat, the stock of that certain company has already risen to nine dollars and twenty cents. Sell my share tonight first!" Yexin now has far greater interest in US stocks than domestic ones. Because trading there is too stimulating, with no limits on rises or falls, and it's T+0, so shares can be sold anytime.

Chen Yang looked at Yexin's impatient expression and couldn't help laughing. He reminded her: "Sister Xin, the US stock market isn't as simple as you imagine. It can make you earn a pot full of gold overnight, but it can also shrink your wealth instantly. It might even leave you with nothing."

Yexin said indifferently: "Xiao Lan has also studied US stocks; I believe in her ability."

Chen Yang shook his head; it seemed Yexin really wouldn't turn back until she hit the wall.

Never mind; let her go suffer a little loss in the US stock market. Otherwise she'd really think the stock market is full of gold everywhere.

Since Pioneer Technology's shares had been sold, Chen Yang had nothing else to do, so he decided to return first to the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company.

After not being at the company for a while, Shen Anna still had a pile of documents waiting for him, the boss, to sign. He might even have to attend a senior management meeting.

After greeting Yexin, Huang BaiMing, and Zhao Feiyang, he prepared to leave Starlight Financial Investment Company. As soon as he stepped out of the company gates, he saw Yexin's sister-in-law Yao Xia bringing out a gray-suited man about his age from the outside elevator.

That man was about 1.7 meters tall and somewhat handsome. Most importantly, his facial features resembled those of Qingshui City Mayor Kong Jie. Chen Yang thought, "This kid couldn't possibly be Mayor Kong Jie's son Kong Qiming, could he?"

"General Manager Chen, long time no see!" Yao Xia enthusiastically shook Chen Yang's hand. In this company, besides her sister-in-law Yexin, the second person she admires is Chen Yang. Not only can he make money, but he always gives her new inspiration in business.

For example, the matchmaking website she currently manages. At first she thought Chen Yang was just trying to win favor with Yexin and Shen Anna, but after market research she discovered the business prospects of this line were huge.

Their website had just been built not long ago; they had only placed some ads on domestic portal sites, with no TV promotion yet, and registered members had already exceeded one million.

"Director Yao, you've been busy until now before coming back—really hard work."

"Not hard; we just settled the sponsorship deal for the 'Love at First Sight' program with the TV station. When the show airs later, you definitely have to watch it and give us some feedback."

"Sure! I'll definitely show up."

After Chen Yang finished exchanging pleasantries with Yao Xia, he turned his gaze to Kong Qiming and extended his right hand.

"You must be Mayor Kong's son, right? Nice to meet you!"

"General Manager Chen, my parents have always praised your abilities and told us to learn from you." Kong Qiming enthusiastically shook Chen Yang's hand. Although he acts a bit wild in front of outsiders, at Starlight Financial Investment Company he has constantly strived to restrain his temper.

This is not only because Yexin's backing is stronger than his family's, but also because his father Kong Jie gave him a stern warning: if they found him idle here, deliberately causing trouble, they would break his legs.

And regarding Chen Yang, who is only two years younger than him, he sincerely admires him. In his circle, no one can earn hundreds of millions in just a few months, and he even received a personal commendation from provincial leaders.

Chen Yang asked Kong Qiming with concern: "Is work going smoothly here?"

Kong Qiming said with a smile: "I'm now the marketing department manager of the Love at First Sight website, specifically responsible for its daily promotion work. Not only is the work free every day, but I also get to interact with many beautiful women—it's really comfortable."

He paused, then curiously asked Chen Yang: "You wouldn't have gotten this job specially tailored for me just to curry favor with my father, would you?"

Chen Yang replied unhappily: "This website is for making money for the company, not for you to pick a harem. If you cause any trouble, I won't take responsibility."

Kong Qiming said dismissively: "I'm single too, and I'm a member of our website. Chatting more with female members—what's the big deal?"

Chen Yang said sternly: "If you're serious and only looking for one target, and your parents agree, I have no objection. But if you're fickle—talking to this one today, that one tomorrow, and ruining the website's reputation—that's absolutely not allowed."

Yao Xia immediately assured Chen Yang: "General Manager Chen, rest assured, I'll keep an eye on him."

Kong Qiming, slightly dissatisfied, said to Yao Xia: "Director Yao, I was just joking with General Manager Chen—why are you so worked up…"

Yao Xia gave him a sideways glance and said: "The Love at First Sight website is going public later; if you dare to mess around, watch out for fists and feet."

Upon hearing that, Kong Qiming immediately shut his mouth.

Chen Yang observed this, feeling a bit shocked inside. Seeing this, Yao Xia is also a trained fighter; Kong Qiming must have suffered at her hands. He quickly reminded Yao Xia: "Director Yao, go easy on him, otherwise I'll have trouble explaining to his mother. If he really causes trouble, just transfer him to another post."

Yao Xia nodded.

Kong Qiming, who rarely finds a job suited to him, grew anxious upon hearing that Chen Yang wanted Yao Xia to replace him: "General Manager Chen, don't transfer me—I'm doing fine. Rest assured, I will definitely prioritize the company's interests."

"That's what you said; in front of Director Yao, you can't deny it!" Chen Yang actually hadn't planned to replace Kong Qiming. He was mainly worried that, under the guise of a company executive, Kong Qiming would mess around with male-female relations. If so, the company's interests would suffer, and it would be awkward to explain to Mayor Kong and his wife.

Kong Qiming immediately swore an oath to Chen Yang and Yao Xia.

Seeing that lunchtime was approaching, Chen Yang invited the two of them to the Western restaurant downstairs in the company for a steak. The son of the mayor, working under him, if he doesn't show a little concern, he'll easily be blamed later.