Chapter 53

Xingcheng Heavy Industry finally closed at 6.27 yuan, with trading volume exceeding 10 billion that day. Influenced by him, other stocks related to engineering equipment also rebounded. The sector's daily trading volume also surpassed 60 billion.

After the close, many people were inquiring what important inside information Xingcheng Heavy Industry had. Unfortunately, they got no definite answer.

As everyone racked their brains to analyze the cause of Xingcheng Heavy Industry's abnormal phenomenon, two explosive pieces of information related to it suddenly surfaced online.

The first piece of information concerns Su Mingyue. A mysterious person claiming to be a relative of an internal staff member of Xingcheng Securities posted a leak: a certain salesperson of Xingcheng Securities successfully used her looks to lure two extremely wealthy second‑generation heirs into the stock market.

It is said that these two second‑generation heirs knew nothing about market conditions; they simply followed the salesperson's subjective judgment and splurged seventy million to buy shares of Xingcheng Heavy Industry. Unexpectedly, this blind luck ended up rescuing Xingcheng Heavy Industry.

The source of the second piece of information claimed to be a relative of an internal staff member of Xingcheng Heavy Industry. He leaked that Xingcheng Heavy Industry was drafting a reorganization, and the related preparations were already underway in secret.

The first piece of information was too gossipy, so everyone just took it as after‑dinner chatter. The second piece of information was truly explosive. This meant that Xingcheng Heavy Industry's stock would completely bounce back and keep rising.

"Wow, I placed a sell order at the limit‑up price today and bought a case of beer to celebrate getting out of my position. Now you tell me I missed the rally? Can I even drink this beer…"

"Those upstairs, just drink! Alcohol can liven the mood and also dispel sorrow!"

"Selling at the limit‑up at least got some blood back; I thought it would fall further, so I placed a sell order at the opening price. Now I'm reflecting on the rooftop……"

"Brother, don't be impulsive! Life still has many good things besides money—there's family and friends. Moreover, only by staying alive do you have a chance to break even!"

"Hehe, Xingcheng Heavy Industry is the star enterprise of Dongjiangsheng; I knew the higher‑ups wouldn't ignore it. I topped up my position before yesterday's close, and now I'm ready to take off."

"Speaking of which, we should also thank those two second‑generation heirs. Without their splurge that blew the insider information wide open, Xingcheng Heavy Industry would probably have kept falling for a while before rebounding."

"By the way, I'm really curious how good‑looking that Xingcheng Securities salesperson is—she actually managed to bewitch both of those second‑generation heirs at once."

At Liu Qingqing's home, Su Mingyue's face was grim. Rumors about her seducing the second‑generation heirs to buy stocks had already spread to the Qingnet forum. Although she tried hard to explain, few believed her. Faced with various slander and defamation, her tears flowed uncontrollably.

Seeing this, Liu Qingqing comforted her while calling Chen Yang over to resolve the issue.

Chen Yang had Su Mingyue directly call her superior, clearly demanding that they verify the facts, otherwise he would sue the entire Xingcheng Securities.

One hour later, Xingcheng Securities posted a clarification on its official website stating that the online rumors about Su Mingyue seducing the second‑generation heirs to invest in stocks were pure gossip; the employee who fabricated the rumors had been fired on the spot.

After the announcement, Liu Qingqing deliberately reposted it to the top of the Qingnet forum. Once the truth came out, public opinion shifted instantly. Everyone began to sympathize with Su Mingyue and denounced the rumor‑mongers.

"Chen Yang, thank you!" Su Mingyue cried, moved. Actually, when the rumors first surfaced, she had already approached her superiors, but they didn't care at all. Once Chen Yang stepped in, the problem was resolved immediately.

Chen Yang showed little concern for her gratitude. "You don't need to think too much; I'm just clearing my own name. If Lin Wei finds out I had an affair, I'll never be able to return to clear water."

Liu Qingqing laughed: "That's fine too—just stay in Xingcheng and keep me company."

Chen Yang rolled his eyes. This girl still doesn't seem busy enough.

"Qingqing, Qingnet is developing rapidly, so it will surely attract envy from peers. Be careful—the same kind of problem could happen to you."

"Hmm, I'll pay attention!"

Chen Yang, to prevent Su Mingyue from continuing to be affected by her emotions, suggested she change jobs. She refused, wanting to prove through action that she could survive at Xingcheng Securities.

Chen Yang didn't press the matter either. In her previous life, Su Mingyue had struggled in this industry for ten years to no avail, eventually marrying a boss twenty years her senior and becoming a full‑time housewife. It looks like in this life she'll have to retrace that old path.

After all, Liu Qingqing isn't particularly interested in the stock market, and Chen Yang has no plan for long‑term stock investment. She's a woman without background or resources; if she doesn't sell herself, it's hard for her to stand out.

After settling Su Mingyue's issue, Liu Shijie's phone rang again.

"Chen Yang, do you really have no insider information?"

"Really! If you don't believe me, ask Qingqing."

"Then why is it such a coincidence that you just bought the stock and the news of Xingcheng Heavy Industry's reorganization broke out?"

"It might just be a coincidence!"

"I don't believe it; it must have been Sister Xin who leaked the information to you."

"Hehe, then go ask her!"

"I don't dare; I heard she argued with someone today, and I haven't even dared to go to Wuyou Residence."

"Hmm, who did she argue with?"

"I don't know; why don't you go ask?"

"No, I won't go—everyone says she won't let me go to Wuyou Residence again."

"Then I'll ask you again—can you add to your position tomorrow?"

"I don't know; I'm not very familiar with stocks, so you'd better ask a stock expert."

"You don't understand? Yet you went all‑in on Xingcheng Heavy Industry!"

"I'm doing it to support an old classmate's business!"

"Hmph, that girl must be pretty, right? I'll remind you—you're a married man."

"Big brother, you're married too!"

"……"

Liu Shijie knew he wouldn't get an answer from Chen Yang, so he could only hang up. He had actually already asked some friends familiar with stocks, and they were all optimistic about Xingcheng Heavy Industry's prospects, but he trusted Chen Yang more.

Since he met Chen Yang, Liu Shijie's fortunes have returned. He's made money betting on balls, his stocks have hit the limit‑up, and even his previously unsold houses have started to become hot‑selling items. This is truly the god of wealth destined for him!

Liu Shijie now regrets it, wondering why he didn't invest a bit more in the stock market. Xingcheng Heavy Industry's stock has hit the limit up, and positive news of a reorganization has been released, making it almost impossible for him to add to his position now.

Indeed, the facts were exactly as Liu Shijie had guessed. Xingcheng Heavy Industry, after three consecutive days of limit‑up, finally announced the suspension and reorganization. As the insider leak said, Xingcheng Heavy Industry, under the leadership of Dongjiangsheng's State‑owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, formally merged with Dongjiang Construction, another star enterprise in Dongjiangsheng that manufactures excavators.

What Liu Shijie and Chen Yang did not know was that, beforehand, an investigation targeting the two of them had been secretly underway. Fortunately, the investigation ultimately ended due to insufficient evidence.