Chapter 508: Help Ma Haiyan Invest in Stocks

Chen Yang, can you do me a favor?

What's the matter?

I heard from President Ye that you're skilled at stock trading; can you also help me make some money?

Officer Ma, the stock market is very risky; you need to think it through before making a decision.

Chen Yang, President Ye told me that after the launch, the houses in East Jiang New City will be very expensive. My savings might not be enough even at a 50% discount. So I'm asking you to think of a solution.

Really? Then if you're free tomorrow morning, please come to the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company.

Okay, see you tomorrow!

Chen Yang had just gotten home when Ma Haiyan's call came in. From what she said, it was clear she had already been brainwashed by Yexin while in prison. That's why she later dared to block Chen Yang's car.

To be honest, Chen Yang doesn't mind Ma Haiyan's behavior. One should strive for the life they want while alive. Besides, he didn't ask her to do anything unprofessional.

If he really wanted to bribe someone, it would be simpler to go straight to her superior.

The next morning, Chen Yang went to the office early and, in passing, called Lan Qiyun to his office.

Chen Yang currently doesn't follow the domestic stock market closely; this kind of stock‑trading assistance is usually handled by Lan Qiyun.

But Yexin is after all a major shareholder of Starlight Financial Investment Company. Sending Ma Haiyan there directly would easily give rise to gossip.

Thus, Chen Yang suggested that Lan Qiyun assist Ma Haiyan with stock trading in a personal capacity.

That way, even if it were exposed, only Lan Qiyun could be held responsible for taking on private work.

At ten o'clock in the morning, Ma Haiyan finally arrived. She wore a mask and black sunglasses, looking around nervously as she walked, and only after being escorted into the office by Chen Yang's assistant did she completely let down her guard.

This scene left Lan Qiyun bewildered. She curiously pointed at Ma Haiyan and asked Chen Yang, 'Senior, is this sister really a police officer?'

Chen Yang hadn't expected Ma Haiyan to make such an entrance; he helplessly nodded.

'Officer Ma, you don't need to be nervous. We're a legitimate company, and all our business is lawful.'

Ma Haiyan slowly took off her glasses and mask, then whispered to Chen Yang, 'Zeng Jing said my behavior constitutes bribery; if acquaintances saw it, it would be very dangerous.'

Chen Yang felt no fondness for Zeng Jing at all, and he said irritably, 'Don't listen to her; she's a pervert. She doesn't want a good life for herself, yet she blocks others' paths.'

'She... is she still okay...?' Ma Haiyan, flustered by Chen Yang's sudden change of expression, whispered a defense for her friend.

'What's good about good?' Chen Yang said unhappily to Ma Haiyan, 'She clearly knows Wang Haibo has been watching her nearby, yet she pretends not to notice. I kindly gave them a push, but ended up being scolded. Do you think she's psychologically abnormal?'

Ma Haiyan laughed embarrassedly and gently explained to Chen Yang, 'President Chen, our work pressure in prison is great; sometimes we can't help losing control of our emotions. You're magnanimous, so please don't hold it against her.'

'Don't mention her!' Chen Yang waved his hand. To him, Zeng Jing was already a stranger; what mattered now was building a good relationship with Ma Haiyan. He got straight to the point: 'Officer Ma, how much capital do you have available for stock trading?'

Ma Haiyan immediately took out a bankbook from her handbag and, somewhat hesitantly, told Chen Yang, 'These past few years I've been frugal, saving only thirty thousand. I don't know if that's enough; if not, I can borrow a bit more.'

'No need to borrow money.' Chen Yang told her, 'The Phase 1 and Phase 2 buildings of East Jiang New City will take at least one and a half years to complete; Phases 3 and 4 may take even longer. Just invest this money, and by the time the flats are delivered, it should be about enough.'

Ma Haiyan said worriedly, 'In Xingcheng, even a random new apartment costs hundreds of thousands. Your East Jiang New City's planning is so good that prices will only go higher. Is thirty thousand really enough principal for stock trading?'

Chen Yang laughed and said, 'It's up to people. In a big bull market, maybe the principal could double in a month.'

'Then thank you, President Chen!' Ma Haiyan carefully placed the bankbook on Chen Yang's desk, her eyes showing reluctance and excitement. Saving this thirty thousand wasn't easy, but if she could multiply it several times, that would certainly be a joyful thing.

Chen Yang didn't reach out to take the bankbook; instead, he pointed at Lan Qiyun and told Ma Haiyan, 'Officer Ma, in a moment you'll go with Manager Lan to the securities company to open a stock account, deposit this money into it. Then you'll sign a stock‑agency agreement with Manager Lan. After that, she'll manage your stock account for you.'

Upon hearing that Lan Qiyun would help her trade stocks, Ma Haiyan felt a bit disappointed and also hesitant.

Chen Yang, seeing this, immediately explained, 'Manager Lan's stock‑trading skills are better than mine; the company's stock operations are entirely under her responsibility. If you don't believe me, you can ask President Ye when you go to work.'

Upon hearing that, Ma Haiyan let out a relieved sigh. Her attitude toward Lan Qiyun immediately became courteous.

'Manager Lan, then I'll trouble you.'

Lan Qiyun expressionlessly nodded, then had Ma Haiyan take the bankbook and go with her to Xingcheng Securities to open an account.

An hour later, Ma Haiyan's phone rang again.

'President Chen, my stock account is now open; please look after me in the future.'

Upon hearing that, Chen Yang guessed she still didn't quite trust Lan Qiyun, so he said, 'Officer Ma, since your stock account has been entrusted to Manager Lan, you don't need to worry anymore, lest it affect your work. If any problems arise later, I will take full responsibility.'

Upon hearing that, Ma Haiyan finally felt relieved and hung up.

At noon, Lan Qiyun came to Chen Yang's office, angry.

'Senior, this Ms. Ma is really hard to serve; she scrutinizes me like a prisoner, afraid I'll lose her money.'

Chen Yang comforted her: 'Junior, she only has that little bit of savings and has never touched the stock market; this reaction is quite normal. For the sake of our President Ye, just put up with it!'

Lan Qiyun sighed. Thinking of the kindness Yexin had shown her before, she could only force herself to endure it.

Chen Yang thought a moment and told Lan Qiyun, 'Don't deliberately hype Ma Haiyan's stock account; just find one or two stocks with good upward trends and manage them slowly. As long as there's profit, she can rest easy taking care of President Ye. If it rises too fast, it will give her the illusion that money is easy to earn. If later, because of this, she makes a mistake at work, we'll also bear joint liability.'

Lan Qiyun made an 'OK' gesture, then returned to work at Starlight Financial Investment Company.