Chapter 44#

The next day, the Shanghai Municipal Government issued three red-headed documents in succession, announcing further strengthening of the rectification of irregular business practices of securities companies. In particular, it issued explicit warnings on serious issues such as brokerages privately setting up VIP rooms, traders not complying with relevant regulations, and arbitrarily leaking customer information.

As soon as the documents were issued, the three major securities companies acted quickly, and the market was jittery. At this time, it was in the downward channel of a bear market, and many people had already lost confidence in the stock market. After hearing such news, some people even cut their losses and left the market directly. The Shanghai Composite Index fell sharply that day, and the entire stock market was gloomy.

However, for Chen Yuanming at present, these were no longer problems. After a day of recuperation and adjustment, the next day, wearing a pair of sunglasses that covered most of his face, he arrived at the headquarters of Shenyin Securities under the escort of a military vehicle. He had already contacted Shenyin the day before, and today he was going to handle the account cancellation procedures here and withdraw all his funds from the stock market.

Just walking into the hall, a lobby manager greeted him attentively. In the past two days, Shenyin Securities could be described as being under a dark cloud. Several rectification orders came down, making everyone feel insecure. Not to mention the VIP rooms, even half of the traders were questioned by the police. Coupled with the miserable green on the board, it was even worse. However, no one dared to neglect the teenager in front of them. Only the senior management of the company knew that the reason for this action fell on this little ancestor.

A kidnapping case occurred in the downtown area, with three seriously injured and one slightly injured. The persons involved had participated in a major hijacking case in Hong Kong, and the victim was a new rich in the stock market. Such a vicious incident had never happened in Shanghai. Top-level news always spread fast, and in a blink of an eye, Shenyin’s prestige fell to the bottom. Even many large investors began to transfer funds and threw themselves into the arms of other brokerages.

However, no matter how much they hated the leakers and those damn robbers, they had to cheer up to deal with the distinguished guest in front of them. In today’s stock market, there were really few large customers with funds over 100 million, and it was even rarer to withdraw all funds so mercilessly. With extremely complex mentality, several tellers began the settlement. The accounts were sorted out one by one, and finally formed an extremely huge number, totaling more than 180 million RMB. Under the resentful gaze of the other party, Chen Yuanming signed and cancelled his stock account.

Subsequently, this money was divided into two parts and deposited. 60 million was deposited into the Construction Bank as venture capital for the VCD industry. The remaining 120 million was all deposited into the Shanghai Branch of Citibank as reserve funds for the trip to the United States. After completing his asset processing, Chen Yuanming returned to the hospital.

For the past two days, he did not choose to stay in other hotels, but opened a single room next to Xiao Junyi’s ward and moved in under the banner of recuperation. The commotion this time was too big, and logically he should act more cautiously. But even so, the gloom in his heart could not be completely dissipated. The suffocation of being in imminent danger but unable to resist, and the guilt of seeing his companion injured to protect him, were simply like a ball of never-ending poisonous flame, burning Chen Yuanming’s heart.

Did he encounter such things in his previous life? Of course not. An ordinary citizen, even if he had fought in gang fights and participated in group beatings, it was just a struggle of spirit. He had never truly awakened to his identity change, nor had he treated the nearly 200 million funds in his account as something real. The money from the stock market came too easily, making him forget the terrible hidden dangers brought by this huge profit.

Now that he had learned a lesson, it made him even more anxious. Making money is not the only goal. Using money in the right place while ensuring the safety of himself and everyone around him is the most important thing. It seems that his plan to confess the truth to his family will be postponed again. He must first stand firm, consolidate his strength, and build a foundation that no one can covet or take away.

Become stronger! In Chen Yuanming’s no longer young heart, such a flame was burning fiercely. Not only physically, but also social status and sphere of influence. The once planned goals became urgent targets to achieve, and also became the only thing that could make him feel at ease.

Taking a breath, Chen Yuanming reached out and pushed open the door of the ward. Two faces with 50% similarity looked at him together.

“Procedures finished?” Xiao Yun threw the apple in his hand to Xiao Junyi, causing the other party to grimace in pain.

Chen Yuanming nodded, “It’s done. I also talked to Hefei on the phone. After the agreement is signed, I can go to the United States as scheduled.”

“What do you plan to do in the United States this time?” Xiao Yun asked casually. Xiao Junyi on the side immediately pricked up his ears. It seemed a bit inappropriate for him to ask this, but it was only natural for his uncle to ask.

“Go see the outside world.” Chen Yuanming paused, “By the way, experience the scenery of Wall Street.”

“Ready to enter NASDAQ?” Xiao Yun was stunned and asked somewhat incredulously. In these years, the domestic stock market was a newly born thing, and few knew what the situation was like in the United States. This little guy, brave enough!!

Chen Yuanming walked to the chair by the bed and sat down. “Yes, not only NASDAQ, but also Hang Seng, Nikkei, etc. The world is so big, one should always go out and see. Moreover, VCD manufacturing involves too many electronic things recently. I want to go to Silicon Valley with Professor Yan to have a look.”

“The goal is not small.” Xiao Yun asked back with a smile, “Ready to operate in Wall Street too?”

Chen Yuanming nodded.

Xiao Yun’s eyes lit up instantly, “Oh, really doing it. Then I still have a deposit of 20 million on hand, you take it too. Won’t lose it, right?”

“No.” Chen Yuanming answered crisply, the confidence in his tone simply making people look sideways.

Xiao Yun was just slightly stunned, then laughed out loud. This child. It seems that this kidnapping case affected not only his nephew alone… But it’s also good to be able to arouse Chen Yuanming’s fighting spirit. This child is just too dull. Although he is sophisticated and capable in doing things, he inevitably loses the drive of a young man, which is a bit boring.

Thinking about it, Xiao Yun suddenly changed the subject, “Since Boss Chen is ready to travel, do you want to hire someone? My eldest brother has a captain under him who recently retired from the front line due to disability. The salary from military to civilian is really not enough to support himself, so he wants to find a way out. Is Boss Chen willing to lend a hand?”

The teasing in the tone was quite strong, but Chen Yuanming was not a person who didn’t know good from bad, so how could he not understand Xiao Yun’s meaning. After a moment of silence, his lips moved, “Thank you, Brother Xiao…”

“Haha, what are you saying? Finding an iron rice bowl for old brothers is the proper thing. Old brother should thank you. Just don’t give too little salary!”

Chen Yuanming didn’t talk nonsense anymore, just nodded and agreed readily.

Sitting on the hospital bed, Xiao Junyi looked at the two chatting happily on the side, playing with the apple in his hand somewhat absent-mindedly. Recently, it might be the effect of post-operative low fever, he always felt that something was wrong with his brain. His left hand was in a cast, the blood vessels and tendons in his arm had just been sutured, and his fingers couldn’t exert any strength at all, but there was always a strange touch on his fingertips, as if some pressure was faintly haunting him. Several times when he was half-awake, a face quietly surfaced in his mind. A dirty large hand covered that slightly immature face tightly, seeming to choke his breath, but there was no fear or panic in those dark and bright eyes, just slightly curved corners…

Fingers tightened on the apple, a faint pain came from the tiger’s mouth (web between thumb and index finger). Xiao Junyi sniffed and suppressed that strange feeling. Growing up, he had never been so seriously injured, nor had he encountered such a dangerous situation. It’s normal to have some strange stress reactions, right?

Showing a trace of a smile, he struggled to raise the apple and chewed on it.

Three days later, this vicious hijacking incident finally came to an end. The four robbers were sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment ranging from 10 to 30 years respectively and were immediately imprisoned. A total of 7 traders suspected of revealing customer information were given criminal detention and financial penalties respectively. The case was simple and clear, and explanations were given in all aspects, finally ending safely.

Under Xiao Yun’s recommendation, a man named Zhang Gang became Chen Yuanming’s first employee, responsible for personal guard and security duties. After everything was processed, with the new bodyguard, Chen Yuanming returned to Hefei City. Under the witness of a notary, a cooperation agreement was signed, and 25 million RMB in the early stage was transferred to Meng Lisheng’s designated account. A few days later, Professor Yan sent an invitation letter from the United States. After many turnovers, Chen Yuanming finally got the visa and embarked on the flight to the United States.

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Library

Flipping through the recent newspapers thoroughly, the young man made a light tsk sound and threw the newspaper aside.

News blockade again! These useless things… Under the gold-rimmed glasses, a resentful gaze shot out from the upturned peach blossom eyes. Not only did they fail to accomplish the task, but they were also caught completely. If he hadn’t hidden properly, who knows how big a whirlpool he would have been dragged into. Useless trash who can’t succeed but can spoil things!

It seems that there is no way to use tricks in a short time. Unfortunately, he only taught that kid a trivial lesson. And he himself is sinking deeper and deeper in this mud pit. The so-called bosses are all stupid and crude fools. Don’t look at what the situation is now, they still want to drag him and not let go. Is this the way to be a dealer? These local rich men only have this little promise!

With a belly full of unwillingness, the young man angrily folded the newspaper in his hand a few times and swept it into his schoolbag. Just as he was about to turn and leave, a beautiful figure suddenly blocked his way.

“Shen… Student Shen Jiankun, this is what my roommate wanted to give you. She… she said she wants… wants to make… make friends with you…”

The girl stammered and handed out the envelope in her hand. A carefully cut small heart shape was pasted on the pink and white cover, which looked like a lot of effort had been spent.

The young man was just slightly stunned, then smiled and shook his head, “Student, thank you for your kindness. But the exam is coming soon, I want to focus on my studies for the time being. Can you say hello to your roommate for me? I also wish her academic success.”

The voice was very pleasant, with a sincere tenderness. The girl blushed instantly, bowed in panic, turned around and ran out.

These silly girls. In his heart, a sneer passed. The young man pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose, but the expression on his face remained gentle and elegant.

Even if I have time, I won’t spend it on picking up you guys! And so what if it’s a bear market? It’s just against a group of petty citizens who don’t understand anything. Wait until the situation improves slightly, and immediately make you fight to jump into the trap and send colorful RMB. Wait until he climbs onto a more solid backer, he, Shen Jiankun, will definitely get rid of this group of stupid nouveau riche. Money is nothing, holding power is the only important thing!

Seeming not to notice the jealous gazes of the single men around him, a gentle smile appeared on the young man’s lips, and he walked steadily out of the library.