Chapter 320: Supermarket Tactics Fail

When Chen Yang woke up, he found Yexin and Lan Qiyun still guarding in front of the computer, staring at the stock market. Yexin looked exhausted, listless. Meanwhile, Lan Qiyun, from overusing her eyes, already had bloodshot eyes.

A thick blanket covered him; it was probably placed on him by a servant from Worry-free Residence while he was asleep.

"How's it going? What's the harvest?" Chen Yang said while stretching, walking over to them to observe the effect.

"Not great." Yexin, likely hoarse from staying up too long, spoke wearily. She said to Chen Yang dejectedly: "We now hold ten stocks—five down, five up. The changes aren't big; we want to sell but feel reluctant. If we had more capital, we could just add to our positions, buying more of the fallen stocks."

Seeing she was still playing the same old game of buying high and selling low, Chen Yang immediately said: "Since the drop isn't large, just sell and switch to stocks with better prospects."

Yexin Taolin said: "We've already sold two declining stocks and bought two with decent upward momentum. Unexpectedly, the stocks we sold immediately rose, while the ones we bought fell instead. It's really spooky. Now we dare not casually swap stocks."

Chen Yang immediately realized the problem and reminded them: "Could it be that the manipulators have set their sights on you?"

"Probably not," Lan Qiyun analyzed for Chen Yang. "The stock price has only dropped by one point. If the manipulators were targeting us, why wouldn't they just push the price lower?"

Chen Yang hypothesized: "Could it be that they're trying to boil a frog in warm water, gaining one point a day so you're reluctant to cut losses? To break even, you'd have to keep adding to your position. Then they'd strike hard!"

Lan Qiyun still didn't believe it, eyeing Chen Yang skeptically. "Senior, if the US stock market is that dangerous, how did you make money?"

Chen Yang explained: "The stock I bought of Some Easy is a China-concept share; it had financial problems before. The capital in Beautiful Country never expected this stock to rebound. Relying on my understanding of Some Easy's market operations, I entered early and secured more shares. In this situation, even if they tried to trap me, they'd be powerless."

Upon hearing that, Lan Qiyun thought Chen Yang's approach was sound, so she immediately searched for a few China-concept stocks. Then she asked Chen Yang: "Which stock do you think is suitable for long‑term holding by someone like you, an old person?"

Chen Yang skimmed briefly and then said: "My suggestion is to buy shares of Some Fox!"

Lan Qiyun actually also favored Some Fox's stock, but she curiously asked: "Senior, are you very optimistic about the internet industry?"

"Yes." Chen Yang nodded. The internet is still in its early stages domestically, but already widespread in Europe and America. In the coming years, whether at home or abroad, many internet moguls will emerge.

Seeing Chen Yang's firm attitude, Lan Qiyun immediately sold all her stocks and then invested everything in Some Fox. After the purchase, she let out a heavy sigh, feeling completely relieved.

Seeing their exhausted faces, Chen Yang spoke gently: "Sister Yexin, junior, you two should go rest! The US stock market values value investing; staring at it all day drains your spirit and energy, and it can even accelerate skin aging. It's not worth it!"

Yexin had originally wanted to boast her victory to Chen Yang, but after staying up all night she gained nothing, and in the end had to rely on Chen Yang to pick stocks. She felt deeply resentful yet helpless.

After all, even Lan Qiyun, a stock‑trading expert, couldn't score a big win in the US stock market, let alone her, whose English is only half‑baked.

Since the plan had come to nothing, Yexin could only take Lan Qiyun to rest in the guest rooms of Worry-free Residence.

Chen Yang checked the trading situation of Some Easy's stock and found that after Su Mingyue's operation, the price had slightly dropped, now at nine dollars and five cents.

At that point, he would certainly not sell his own shares. Once Some Easy's financial report comes out, the price will surely rise again. He didn't want to miss the chance, so he went back to the sofa in Yexin's office for another quick nap. Only after dawn did he drive back to the rented hotel.

After washing up, Qi Yunxiang's phone rang.

"President Chen, you and President Yexin have gone to conquer the US stock market. From now on, who should I communicate with regarding domestic stock trades?"

Chen Yang guessed that Yexin and Lan Qiyun, after last night's experience, would likely refocus on the domestic stock market. So he told Qi Yunxiang: "Regarding stock matters, you should still go directly to President Yexin! She stayed up last night; for now don't disturb her. If anything urgent comes up, contact me directly."

Upon hearing that Yexin's focus was still the domestic stock market, Qi Yunxiang let out a long sigh of relief.

"President Chen, I've had the company's employees sell all the shares of Pioneer Technology. What should we do next?"

Chen Yang thought for a moment and said: "President Qi, you can re‑examine the stocks we previously hyped. As long as their price is low, immediately establish a position."

Qi Yunxiang heard this and repeatedly thanked him.

Just as his call ended, Zhou Baolin called again.

"President Chen, I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

"What is it?"

"I want to withdraw half of the funds entrusted to your company and use them to buy the properties your company rents nationwide, thereby maximizing control over operating costs."

"President Zhou, if you wish to pull out part of your funds to invest in the real economy, you can directly operate your own stock account to withdraw the money. I'll explain things to President Yexin on that side."

"All right, then thank you, President Chen." Zhou Baolin happily hung up. Chen Yang's words from yesterday gave him great inspiration; after thinking it over all night, he finally decided to purchase all the warehouses and offices the company rents outside.

Then, Hu Jiahao's phone call came in.

"President Chen, our family has some foreign‑exchange funds in Hong Kong. Could you recommend a Beautiful Country stock with appreciation potential?"

Chen Yang directly recommended Some Fox's stock to him. As long as one can endure loneliness, Some Fox's stock will experience a major breakthrough in the future.

After hanging up with Hu Jiahao, Chen Chong's phone rang again.

"President Chen, President Yexin's focus has shifted overseas. I'd like to ask: will our company continue to push into the domestic stock market later? Will we still act as agent for our stocks?"

Chen Yang soothed him: "President Yexin's focus is still the domestic stock market; if you have anything, you can talk to her directly. However, she's resting today, so you'd better not disturb her—watch out for being topped!"

"All right, then thanks, President Chen, for pointing the way."

After waiting for Hu Jiahao's call to end, Chen Yang directly turned off his phone.