Chapter 518: Zhu Junhao Trapped in the Stock Market

Brother-in-law, save me!

The mayor of Xingcheng, Sun Changqing, had just returned home when his brother-in-law Zhu Junhao grabbed his thigh.

Sun Changqing's mood instantly soured; he shoved Zhu Junhao's hand away angrily and pointed at him, shouting, "You good-for-nothing, what trouble have you caused now?"

Zhu Junhao, tears and snot streaming, said, "Brother-in-law, I mortgaged the company to the bank to make a gamble in the stock market. I never expected the stocks I bought to be specially handled due to financial problems, and they have hit the daily limit down for three consecutive days."

Sun Changqing said with a grim face, "You lost money investing in the stock market; what does that have to do with me?"

Zhu Junhao said, "Brother-in-law, the stocks I bought are from a listed company in our Xingcheng. If you just go there to do some research and drum up some investment for them, the stocks won't fall."

Upon hearing this, Sun Changqing's face darkened further. In anger he kicked Zhu Junhao to the ground and shouted, "You idiot, whose bad idea did you listen to this time? You want me to help you manipulate the stock? Even if you want to die, don't drag me into it!" After finishing his tirade, still not satisfied, he stepped forward and kicked him again.

At that moment, Sun Changqing's wife rushed out of the kitchen. Seeing her brother being beaten, she immediately clung tightly to Sun Changqing and said tearfully, "Old Sun, I only have this one brother; if you don't save him, I don't want to live either."

Sun Changqing wrenched free from his wife's grasp and shouted angrily, "He's like this because you've spoiled him. He has no brains yet he imitates others in stock trading. Losing money and then expecting me to clean up his mess? Do you really have to send me to the disciplinary commission to feel satisfied?"

Sun Changqing's wife said indignantly, "Old Sun, don't look down on Junhao. He made over a hundred million last time; this time it's just bad luck…"

Upon hearing that, Sun Changqing's anger flared even more. He pointed at Zhu Junhao and said to his wife, "With his pigbrain, you really think he can make money from stocks? Let me tell you, that profit was him using my name to snatch from Chen Yang!"

Zhu Junhao immediately explained, "Brother-in-law, I didn't snatch it; Chen Yang willingly transferred it to me. The purpose was to draw Wang Haifeng and Zheng Weimin into the game."

Sun Changqing burst out laughing in anger. "Since you know you made that money by being used as a pawn, why lack self-awareness? Who gave you the nerve to mortgage all the company's assets for stock trading?"

Zhu Junhao lowered his head guiltily and said softly, "My friend said he had insider information, so I followed his lead and bought. I never expected problems to arise after the purchase."

Sun Changqing asked, "What about that friend?"

Zhu Junhao immediately fell silent.

Sun's wife beside him anxiously asked, "Junhao, speak up—where did that friend go?"

Zhu Junhao said in a low voice, "That friend has disappeared. I had people look into his whereabouts, and they said…… he…… went abroad……"

Upon hearing this, Sun's wife flew into a rage, punched Zhu Junhao hard, and scolded, "Zhu Junhao, Zhu Junhao, how can you never learn? Every time you get duped!"

Zhu Junhao, crying while pleading with Sun's wife, said, "Sister, quickly think of a way to save me! The bank is already reviewing my illegal stock trading. If they don't let up, all you'll be able to do is visit me in prison."

Upon hearing this, Sun's wife quickly turned her gaze to Sun Changqing and anxiously said, "Old Sun, I only have this one brother; please help him just once more."

Sun Changqing snorted coldly, "How am I supposed to save him? You wouldn't really want me to do something illegal and against regulations, would you?"

Sun's wife suddenly thought of someone and immediately said, "Old Sun, isn't Chen Yang good at stock trading? Have him help think of a solution."

Sun Changqing looked at his wife, both laughing and crying, and said, "You still have the nerve to mention Chen Yang? For the sake of your good-for-nothing brother, he bore a huge grievance. Now that trouble's arisen, you suddenly remember how good he is?"

Sun's wife said, "I know I wrongly accused Chen Yang last time; at worst I'll apologize to him. Old Sun, just tell Chen Yang to help Junhao once more!"

Sun Changqing said coldly, "I have no face to go see Chen Yang; if you're capable, go yourself." After saying that, he walked straight into his study and locked the door behind him.

Seeing Sun Changqing unwilling to handle the matter, Sun's wife anxiously knocked on the study door nonstop.

At that moment, Pan Ruoyun and Sun Ce happened to return from work. Seeing Pan Ruoyun, Sun's wife immediately felt as if she had encountered a savior.

"Ruoyun, you're on good terms with Chen Yang. Could you give him a call? Let him save your uncle."

After Pan Ruoyun clarified the situation, she also furrowed her brows. Not wanting to offend her mother-in-law, she had no choice but to take out her phone and dial Chen Yang's number.

At that moment, Chen Yang was having barbecue with Shen Anna, Lan Qiyun, and Qi Yunxiang at the East Jiang Business Alliance. Upon hearing that Zhu Junhao had been screwed over again, he wasn't the least bit surprised.

However, he was quite interested in the Heavenly Opening Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. that had trapped Zhu Junhao.

Heavenly Opening Pharmaceutical specializes in the research, development, production, and sale of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular drugs, respiratory system drugs, trauma drugs, pediatric drugs, gynecological drugs, anti-infective drugs, and so on.

This time it was given an ST designation, supposedly due to poor business performance, but in fact there were massive corruption problems internally.

As long as the corruption issues are resolved and financing is renewed, it can still be saved.

After all, the pharmaceutical industry has always been a sunrise sector.

Although Chen Yang doesn't like Zhu Junhao, making Sun Changqing owe him a favor would still benefit the development of his companies in Xingcheng.

After hanging up, Chen Yang said to Lan Qiyun and Qi Yunxiang, "Junior sister, General Qi, starting tomorrow, prepare to build a position in Heavenly Opening Pharmaceutical's stock."

Qi Yunxiang is the CEO of a securities firm and is most sensitive to stock market information. Upon hearing that Chen Yang wanted to buy an ST stock, he asked puzzledly, "General Chen, Heavenly Opening Pharmaceutical's business condition is very poor, and it has already caused market panic. If we act now, we won't be able to save Zhu Junhao's predicament, and we might even drag ourselves into it."

Chen Yang calmly replied, "General Qi, feel free to buy; even if we acquire the entire company, it's no problem."

Upon hearing that, Qi Yunxiang immediately became excited. "General Chen, do you have insider information again?"

Chen Yang laughed, "General Qi, you think too highly of me. I have no insider information; I merely happened to develop an interest in the pharmaceutical industry. If they're willing to sell the company, I'll just go along with it."

Upon hearing that Chen Yang wanted to acquire Heavenly Opening Pharmaceutical, Qi Yunxiang's confidence grew even stronger.

"General Chen, our firm has never invested in a pharmaceutical company before. Since you're so interested, I'll go all in. Starting tomorrow, I'll concentrate all our funds into Heavenly Opening Pharmaceutical."

Chen Yang reminded him, "General Qi, we can't be too ostentatious; we need to make everyone think we were forced to buy this company."