Chapter 319: Opening a Supermarket in the US Stock Market

"Chief Chen, are the profits in the US stock market really that high?" Qi Yunxiang looked at Chen Yang with an incredulous gaze. He knew Chen Yang had made a lot of money in the US stock market, but he never expected this figure to be so terrifying.

179 million US dollars, calculated at the 2002 exchange rate of 1 USD to 8.27 RMB, equals 1,478,833,000 RMB.

Moreover, this is only Yexin's profit. According to his understanding, the stocks Chen Yang holds are at least twice Yexin's. That means Chen Yang made a frenzied profit of nearly three billion in just two months.

At this moment, he finally understood why Chen Yang looked down on the tiny profits of the domestic stock market. It simply cannot compare to the US stock market!

"Chief Qi, this time it was just luck—I picked a good stock. The risk in the US stock market is actually greater than in the domestic market. Next time I invest, I might not be so lucky." After handling Yexin and Guo Jin's friends' stocks, Chen Yang worried that Qi Yunxiang and the others would also join in.

To avoid trouble for himself, he deliberately described the US stock market as very risky, hoping the other party would be deterred.

After all, the risk in the US stock market is unpredictable. Making money makes you a friend; losing money will eventually turn you into an enemy.

As for the domestic stock market, as long as you avoid landmines and have large capital backing, earning a small profit is still quite easy.

"Chen Yang, Chief Ye, congratulations on your victorious start in the US stock market!" Qi Yunxiang had no US stock account; though he envied them, he had no intention of joining Chen Yang in entering the US stock market.

Moreover, he would not advise Zhou Baolin, Chen Chong, or Hu Jiahao to invest in the US stock market, because if everyone shifted their focus, his securities company would lose a huge commission income.

After congratulating Chen Yang and Yexin, he then introduced Zhou Baolin and the other two to Yexin.

Upon hearing that Zhou Baolin and the other two were the first clients of Stellar Brilliance Financial Investment Company, Yexin immediately warmly shook hands with them and apologized for their behavior in the stock market a few days earlier.

"Director Zhou, Chief Chen, Chief Hu, our company's chief trader recently had a falling out with retail investors in the stock market, which delayed profits; I apologize to you here."

"Chief Ye, you're being too polite. Short-term fluctuations in the stock market are normal; we focus on long-term profits." Zhou Baolin had already heard Qi Yunxiang explain the reason and was mentally prepared.

Moreover, Chen Yang and Yexin's success in the US stock market filled him with even greater confidence in investing in Stellar Brilliance Financial Investment Company. If he had known earlier that there were people who could navigate both the Beautiful Country and domestic stock markets as easily as a fish in water, he would have realized how rare such talent is. At least, he had never seen such a person.

Seeing guests present, Yexin stopped discussing the transfer with Chen Yang and instead invited Zhou Baolin and the other two to tour Stellar Brilliance Financial Investment Company, meanwhile introducing them to the company's business.

Afterward, he took everyone to Worry-free Residence for a lavish dinner.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, he arranged a special car to send them back to their respective residences.

This one-stop service left Zhou Baolin and the other two very satisfied, and also made Qi Yunxiang, the intermediary, feel doubly honored.

After seeing them off, Yexin immediately pulled Chen Yang into her office and then opened the computer, asking him to consult on the stocks they had selected.

Chen Yang glanced over and saw that Lan Qiyun had selected a total of ten stocks: two tech stocks, two pharmaceutical stocks, two automobile stocks, two consumer stocks, and two ETF index funds. This was the preparation for opening a supermarket in the US stock market.

Chen Yang's English proficiency posed no obstacle to browsing the information of US stock companies. However, aside from the two ETFs which he somewhat recognized, the other stocks Lan Qiyun chose left him with no impression.

Therefore, Chen Yang actually had no confidence in determining whether these stocks could make money.

After all, he makes money by trading stocks based on foreknowledge of the future, whereas Lan Qiyun is a genuine expert who relies on skill to earn a living. Acting as her consultant could easily backfire and embarrass him.

Thus, Chen Yang put on an act and said to Yexin, "This junior of mine still has pretty good vision. Let's buy these stocks and funds tonight. But don't buy too much—just put in five million to test the waters."

Yexin gave Chen Yang a sideways glance and snapped, "Did your courage in Hong Kong get eaten by a dog? Five million to buy ten stocks won't even make a splash. We're capital, not retail investors. Even small-time trading, we're not afraid of Americans laughing at us."

Chen Yang remained unmoved and countered, "Are you really short on money right now?"

Yexin was momentarily stunned by Chen Yang's question. Including the funds in Chen Yang's stock account, her total assets already approached two billion. At that amount, even if she spent one million a day, it would take fifty-four point seven nine years to exhaust it.

Moreover, as long as she continued to invest in high-quality assets, the time she could spend would be even longer.

At least in this lifetime, she no longer needs to worry about money.

Therefore, she actually is not lacking money, and naturally does not need to take risks in the US stock market.

The problem is, she had painstakingly prepared for so long to enter the US stock market; she simply couldn't say she'd give up just like that.

Moreover, she still had confidence in Lan Qiyun.

"Stop spouting nonsense, kid. I've decided to buy these stocks tonight. With Lan Xiaotou's ability, I believe she won't earn less than you."

Chen Yang smiled without speaking. He had no idea where Yexin got the confidence to actually believe Lan Qiyun's stock‑market profit ability would surpass his own.

You should know, he is someone who has a golden finger. No matter how skilled a trader, none can predict the world's dynamics twenty years ahead as accurately as he can.

Even if he were to quit the stock market right now, relying on his grasp of future trends, he could still call the wind and summon the rain, leading the pack in other industries.

About twenty minutes later, Lan Qiyun also arrived at Worry-free Residence.

This was her first time setting foot in such an upscale private club; she inevitably felt a bit nervous. When Yexin led her into the office, her steps were a little stiff, and she carefully surveyed the surroundings.

However, when Lan Qiyun's gaze fell on Chen Yang and the computer before the desk, it seemed as if everything had changed. Her eyes instantly sharpened, and her former reserve was replaced by confidence and focus.

"Senior, can I take over the operation today?"

Chen Yang immediately stood up and gave her his seat.

Yexin had the attendant brew a pot of sobering tea for Chen Yang and let him rest on the sofa in her office for a while.

Although she firmly believed in Lan Qiyun's stock‑trading skill, without Chen Yang present to hold down the fort, she always felt uneasy.

However, Yexin's worry was somewhat unnecessary. After the US stock market opened, Lan Qiyun quickly bought the ten stocks and funds she had previously selected, without even consulting Chen Yang.

Meanwhile, Chen Yang, being utterly bored, simply fell asleep on the sofa.

When he woke up again, it was already 3 a. m.