Chapter 171 - 123 Pretending

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Chapter 171: Chapter 123 PretendingChen Hanliang had arrived early at the police station the next day at noon, leaving Qin Zhen rather speechless. For lunch again, it was Chen Hanliang who treated them to a meal, this time at a different restaurant, a Sichuanese cuisine one. "You saw it right. Just as the market opened today, Qingcheng Beer started to plummet, nearly hitting the limit down. Dragon Horse Logistics also took quite a dive. Chen Feng really is something else! I’ve even begun to wonder if he knows the top brass at these two companies, but that seems impossible, doesn’t it? Dragon Horse Logistics is in Shen City, and Qingcheng Beer is in Sichuan Province." Chen Hanliang, pointing to the K-line chart on his smartphone, exuded admiration and excitement. The admiration goes without saying, yesterday Chen Feng and Qin Zhen had just offloaded these two stocks, and today they tanked. Wasn’t that miraculous? Bear in mind, they had held on to them for almost two months before this. That trading was too precise. "Definitely not!" said Qin Zhen confidently, "I’ve known him for so long, he would never engage in insider trading. It’s unlikely he has even visited Shen City or Sichuan Province, let alone knowing the high-level executives of these two companies." "I thought as much," Chen Hanliang nodded, then eagerly asked, "Any confirmed news from Chen Feng’s side? I’ve got the funds all ready over here. Just waiting for his word." Qin Zhen frowned slightly and asked, "How much are you planning to invest this time?" Chen Hanliang hurriedly replied, "Not much. Just... a million." Qin Zhen continued to frown, skeptical, "Really just a million? Chief Chen, I still think it’s better for you to be cautious. If you put in too much, it’ll be difficult to manage your capital, and what if you suffer a loss?" Chen Hanliang replied with a wry smile, shaking his head, "Alright, I’ll tell you the truth. This time I’ve pulled together 3 million. As long as I don’t lose all of it, I could barely manage for a few months. But if I can’t break even within two months, I might really have to sell my house. So, to avoid selling my house, I have to invest at least this much, otherwise there’s nothing to be made. Besides, I trust Chen Feng, he definitely won’t screw me over." Qin Zhen also knew he indeed owed a huge amount of debt, robbing Peter to pay Paul, and if he couldn’t make up for the money lost in the stock market over these years, he might actually go bankrupt in a few months. After some thought, Qin Zhen admitted helplessly, "You need to think this through yourself. Chen Feng already said he can’t guarantee you’ll make money." "Come on, I’ve definitely thought it through. This time it’s my turn to meet a noble person and strike it rich in the stock market. You don’t have confidence in me, but don’t you have confidence in Chen Feng? I really trust him now." "Alright, as long as you’re aware of the risks." Qin Zhen had said all that needed saying and simply chose not to interfere any further. Besides, he of course had a lot of confidence in Chen Feng. Next, he planned to reinvest all the profits from this round along with the capital, in total about 500,000 yuan. If he could make another profit this time, he should have enough to at least make a down payment on a house in Xiu Zhou. If he were successful again, Qin Zhen would have no choice but to believe that his longtime friend was indeed a stock market wizard. At the same time, the stock wizard Chen Feng was shopping in the mall, preparing gifts for the Spring Festival at home, with Sun Xiaorui and two others, Lin Wan and Wu Mengting, accompanying him for the fun of it. Now, whenever the four of them had any major event to attend, they always went out together. As the only man among the four, Chen Feng not only did not mind their company but actually enjoyed it. Thinking back on their month-long trip together, he remembered the envious glances from many men along the way. The three women were all very beautiful, and spoke pleasantly, behaving quite sweetly towards him. Especially Sun Xiaorui, who had tended to his every need on the trip, handing him water, wiping his sweat, and away from others, unlocking many positions and patterns. It can be said that during that trip, Chen Feng, surrounded by beauty, thoroughly enjoyed himself. Now shopping at the mall was no different; Chen Feng was encircled by three beautiful women, many passing men casting glances of envy and jealousy his way. Chen Feng had almost become numb to it all, as his mood was genuinely pleasant when with these three women. Chen Feng was very purposeful in his shopping, having already made a list beforehand. He had finished purchasing gifts for everyone in the family, using a little over an hour. The four of them had helped to first load his things into the car. Then, the three ladies continued to drag him around the mall, resulting in spending the whole morning there. The three women had also bought some things, but obviously not as much as Chen Feng. Lunch was had at a restaurant in the mall, where they discussed when to head home. Lin Wan invited Wu Mengting to come visit her hometown first and stay for a few days before returning to Lu City, but Wu Mengting declined, pointing out that if it coincided with the Spring Festival travel rush, it would be difficult for her to get back home. Lin Wan had no choice but to drop the idea. Sun Xiaorui said she planned to take a flight home the next morning and should arrive by noon. Chen Feng shared that he intended to drive home that afternoon. Following this, all three women simultaneously turned to look at him in astonishment. Chen Feng smiled calmly and said, "My mom has already called me multiple times, urging me to come home. I’m a filial person, and besides, since there’s not much going on here, I naturally want to head back early." Wu Mengting blinked and asked, "Why is Auntie so anxious for you to return?" Chen Feng laughed and said, "Of course she misses me. And she’s worried about me, too. Ever since I got divorced, living alone in Xiu Zhou, she’s definitely concerned."

Chapter 171 - 123 Pretending

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