Chapter 418: Death in the Heat

Yexin didn't want a murder case to happen at Worry-free Residence, so she immediately called the security to rescue Lao Liu from the crowd.

At the same time, she soothed the angry crowd: "You are all elites of Dongjiangsheng's business world; losing a little money and taking it out on others is unbecoming."

"This brat is stirring up trouble; if I don't beat him up, I can't quell my hatred!" said Zhou Zhixin, who was also among the fiercest in beating Lao Liu.

He had originally followed Chen Yang's bets and won fifty million, but after Lao Liu led the rhythm, he instead lost ten million. In just over half an hour, sixty million vanished, and he was itching to take out Lao Liu.

Though Yexin was secretly delighted, she consoled Zhou Zhixin: "Director Zhou, I understand your feelings. But I don't think he deliberately tried to make you lose money. All I can say is that everyone here just had bad luck today. Since you lost, accept it gracefully—maybe you'll win it back next time."

"Forget it, today I'm just unlucky!" Zhou Zhixin didn't dare act too arrogantly on Yexin's turf, leaving with Wu Junhui and his introducer in high spirits.

Yexin loudly called after his retreating back: "Director Zhou, welcome back anytime!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhixin quickened his pace. He had originally come for Chen Yang's reputation as the "Gambling God," but since Chen Yang wasn't betting anymore, he didn't want to remain a sucker.

As soon as Zhou Zhixin left, Lao Liu instantly fell silent.

Chen Yang had been driving for several hours, then stayed up with everyone until dawn, utterly exhausted. He fell asleep directly in a private room at Worry-free Residence.

That sleep lasted until three in the afternoon.

To his surprise, Yexin, Lan Qiyun, Huang Bai Ming, and Zhao Feiyang hadn't gone to the office to trade stocks today. When he came out of the private room, he happened to see them drinking tea and chatting in the pavilion at Worry-free Residence.

Upon seeing Chen Yang arrive, Yexin immediately summoned a waiter to move chairs.

Chen Yang looked left and right, noticing that among those who had watched the match last night, only Shen Anna and Qi Yunxiang were absent. He curiously asked Yexin: "Sister Anna, President Qi—haven't they gotten up yet?"

While pouring tea for Chen Yang, Yexin said: "President Qi left after the match ended. Anna is such a workaholic—she slept just two hours and then went to the office. It feels like the company would shut down without her!"

Chen Yang nodded in agreement: "Sister Xin, you're absolutely right. If Sister Anna quit, my company might really have to shut down."

Yexin sighed helplessly. Essentially, she and Shen Anna are the same type—career comes before life.

Compared to Shen Anna, however, her fate is much better; she can easily obtain resources that many people dream of.

Whereas Shen Anna's resources are abroad, she can only rely on her own abilities to gradually expand the Commoners Agricultural Products Trading Company, which naturally demands more time and effort.

Of course, Shen Anna is still fortunate to have found Chen Yang as her boss. Apart from not helping with her physiological needs, he meets every other condition she could ask for.

A scholar dies for his true friend.

Upon seeing Shen Anna fiercely defending the interests of the Commoners Agricultural Products Trading Company against Zhou Zhixin, Yexin felt no surprise at all.

Seeing Zhou Zhixin lose money, she even felt especially gratified.

"Chen Yang, your company is expanding too fast. If you don't slow down, Anna's health might not hold up!"

Chen Yang naturally felt sorry for Shen Anna, but the situation was now beyond his control. Even if the Commoners Agricultural Products Trading Company wanted to slow down, the provincial and municipal authorities wouldn't allow it.

"Sister Xin, if you feel sorry for Sister Anna, just introduce a few more management elites to help her share the burden—money is no problem!"

Yexin felt Chen Yang was getting a bit conceited, so she kindly warned: "Your company's development is so fast, watch out for provoking rivals' jealousy. They might not be able to beat you in business, but they certainly have ways to trip you up."

Chen Yang dismissed the concern: "When soldiers come, we meet them with generals; when water comes, we block it with earth. Even if the Commoners Agricultural Products Trading someday collapses, it should go down in a blaze of glory."

Yexin gave Chen Yang a sideways glance. Yet she couldn't deny that this kid not only has business acumen but also great determination. Whenever spending money benefits the Commoners Agricultural Products Trading Company, he never hesitates.

Of course, the most amazing thing about this kid is his vision—whether in the stock market or football, his predictions are remarkably accurate.

In the early-morning UEFA Champions League Final, guessing a draw in regular time was already impressive, but he also predicted the extra time and penalty shootout correctly.

At this moment, she could no longer hold back and asked Chen Yang: "You're not a fan of the Old Lady or Milan, and you don't usually watch matches, so how can you predict the results so accurately?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lan Qiyun, Huang Bai Ming, and Zhao Feiyang also became interested, staring at Chen Yang without blinking.

Chen Yang calmly replied: "As far as I know, Serie A is renowned for its defense, and these two teams are very familiar with each other. For a match like the UEFA Champions League Final, where one game decides the winner, they will definitely play cautiously. At most they'll just probe each other's condition, not go all out. Under such a mindset, the probability of a draw is certainly the highest."

"The same goes for extra time, especially when Milan is down a player—then their opinions become even more united."

"As for the penalty shootout, anyone who understands football should know a certain law: if one side wastes too many chances during the match, they will be punished. And the Old Lady's performance today once again proves that law."

Yexin gave Chen Yang a thumbs-up. He had only been casually invited by her to Worry-free Residence to join the fun, yet his understanding of the match surpassed that of some fans present.

Such talent is indeed beyond what ordinary people can match.

"President Chen, you're not being fair! Since you anticipated the Old Lady wouldn't win in extra time, why didn't you give me a heads-up?" Huang Bai Ming immediately complained. He could have earned thirty million, but ended up with only ten million—and even that was just a lucky guess.

Chen Yang laughed: "Death in the heat. Football is ultimately a contest between people. If you two kept guessing the right answer consecutively, do you think the house would allow it?"

Huang Bai Ming thought it over and found it somewhat reasonable. If during the penalty shootout Lao Liu led everyone to bet on Milan to win, it could turn out that the Old Lady actually won. He wouldn't just make no money—he'd lose a thousand million.

President Chen, hearing your words is better than reading ten years of books. To show my gratitude, tonight let's go out and enjoy ourselves between heaven and earth, with all expenses on me!