At that moment, Fang Qingye was still at work. Seeing that it was Song Qingdong calling, he didn’t answer immediately but instead stepped out of his office to find a quiet spot before picking up.
Song Qingdong’s voice immediately came through the receiver: “Xiao Ye, my company’s loan has been approved. Thank you so much.”
“You’re welcome, Uncle Song. Actually, the main credit goes to Director Xia. She personally went to the municipal branch for this matter, and your company’s solid reputation also played a big part. I merely offered a small suggestion to Director Xia.”
Fang Qingye’s tone was very modest.
Song Qingdong laughed heartily on the other end: “A small suggestion? That night when I hosted the dinner, no matter what I said, your Director Xia remained unmoved. Although I don’t know exactly what you said to her, persuading her is no easy feat.”
“I’ll certainly express my gratitude to Director Xia, but I must thank you first, Xiao Ye. How should I thank you?”
After a moment of contemplation, Song Qingdong continued: “You don’t seem to have a car yet, right? How about I buy you one? What about the newly launched Camry? You’ve saved me several million in interest, after all.”
“No, no, please don’t,” Fang Qingye quickly replied.
“What, not satisfied with the Camry? Then how about a BMW 3 Series? You young folks all love driving BMWs.”
“Uncle Song, you’ve misunderstood. I can’t accept a car from you. Given my close relationship with Da Hai, helping out is only natural. Besides, if word got out that you bought me a car, some might see it as a bribe!”
“Heh, Xiao Ye, you’re quite cautious. Alright then, I’ll remember this favor.”
After chatting with Song Qingdong for a few more minutes, Fang Qingye hung up.
In truth, he wasn’t really worried about bribery accusations. Given his current status as an intern, who would suspect bribery involving an intern? At most, it could be considered a facilitation fee.
Perhaps Xia He might think of it that way.
But there was really no need—if he needed a car, he could buy one himself.
Kairui Company quickly repaid the loan and promptly secured another 24 million yuan loan in the shortest time possible. This incident caused quite a stir in Nanxin’s real estate sector.
Dongfang Bank was the first to respond to the county’s call to support local real estate enterprises!
For this, they received praise from county leaders—and not just verbal appreciation alone.
In counties like Nanxin, there’s usually a fiscal surplus by year-end, ranging from hundreds of millions to over a billion yuan. These funds are deposited across the county’s major banks.
Everyone gets their share, after all.
But since Dongfang Bank actively responded to the county’s call and helped real estate enterprises overcome difficulties, the leaders naturally didn’t forget. When year-end arrived, the fiscal surplus deposited at Dongfang Bank was significantly larger than at other banks. This helped fulfill the deposit targets set by the municipal branch.
This also caused quite a commotion within the Jinghai branch system. Xia He became the first sub-branch director among Jinghai’s seven counties and districts to openly support the real estate sector.
However, it was heard that some provincial bank staff criticized Xia He’s approach. But after she personally visited the provincial capital to provide a detailed report to a certain leader at the branch, these criticisms vanished.
Of course, none of this concerned Fang Qingye. His focus now was entirely on stock trading. Entering May, Longping High-Tech continued its vigorous rise, breaking through the 30 yuan barrier in one go!
At this moment, a piece of news was disclosed: the state had reviewed and approved in principle the Special Project for the Cultivation of New Transgenic Biological Varieties. Listed companies involved in the transgenic field would see significant benefits, and Longping High-Tech was one of them.
Simultaneously, Longping High-Tech announced this year’s dividend distribution and Capitalization of Capital Reserve plan: for every 10 shares, shareholders would receive 1 additional share and a cash dividend of 1 yuan, along with a capitalization of capital reserve of 5 shares per 10 shares—equivalent to a total of 6 additional shares per 10 shares!
With these two major positive factors, a large number of retail investors flooded into the stock. On stock forums and TV, various stock commentators praised it to the skies.
“Breaking the 40 yuan mark is a given! Reaching 50 yuan per share is no dream!”
In the evening, Fang Qingye turned on his computer, logged into QQ, and opened the stock group he had previously visited. A user named “Stock Trading Expert” was boasting extravagantly in the group.
He even posted a screenshot of his holdings.
He held 35,785 lots, with a floating profit of 2,587,264 yuan.
The group erupted in exclamations, with flattering comments rolling in nonstop.
A shill.
In his previous life, when Fang Qingye first entered this industry, he had been fired up by such people’s words. Only later did he realize they were just shills.
Once a large number of gullible investors jumped in, the shills would wield their sickles and harvest mercilessly. While they might claim losses and vow to stick together through thick and thin, in reality, they were part of a team, with other accounts already making a fortune.
Fifty yuan? Bullshit.
Breaking through 40 yuan was possible, but reaching 50 was pure fantasy.
When good news is exhausted, it turns into bad news.
Fang Qingye opened Tonghuashun and placed all his 13,900 shares of Longping High-Tech at 40 yuan, ready to clear them out in one go.
It was time to move on and buy other stocks. Fang Qingye had already identified his next target, though he would have to wait a while.
After completing the transaction, he checked the stock group again and suddenly noticed that Dongguan Girl and Jiang Chen were also in the group. Why were they so quiet today?
Since Jiang Chen lost the bet, he had reportedly become much more subdued, rarely discussing the stock market in front of friends and classmates.
Once very active in this group, he had now turned into a lurker. Fang Qingye didn’t initiate conversations with him either—everyone was just lurking.
After browsing a bit longer and feeling bored, Fang Qingye was about to close QQ when a message popped up in the group, publicly @ing “Stock Trading Expert”: “You’re just a shill!”
It was Dongguan Girl.
Dongguan Girl’s avatar continued to shake: “How can you cheat these small investors with a clear conscience?”
This Dongguan Girl has a strong sense of justice.
Fang Qingye sighed inwardly.
Naturally, the other party wasn’t having it. “What do you know? If you’re so capable, post your holdings screenshot and trading records!”
“I never trade stocks.”
As soon as Dongguan Girl sent this message, she was met with ridicule from the group.
“If you don’t trade stocks, why are you talking nonsense?”
“She’s just a troublemaker. Group admin, kick her out!”
Of course, there were some clearer-headed individuals too.
“Have you forgotten? Not long ago, this ‘Youthful Beauty’ used modeling to predict Longping High-Tech would surge, and she was right!”
“That was a blind cat finding a dead mouse! Who uses Mathematical Models for stock trading? Do you?” someone retorted immediately, seeming quite familiar with the other.
“I don’t even know what a Mathematical Model is.”
“Exactly, how many people here understand it? She’s just bluffing.”
“Oh, oh, I see.”
Fang Qingye watched the two chatting on the public screen with curiosity, feeling amused inside.
What kind of logic is this?
They totally deserve to be treated as leeks.e., easy prey for scammers).
Fang Qingye shook his head.
Dongguan Girl didn’t seem as fiery today as she had been the other day. She didn’t fight back when ridiculed by the group, and Fang Qingye guessed she had already logged off. But then he noticed Dongguan Girl’s little penguin icon shaking again—this time, it was a private message sent to him.
“Husband, I was bored earlier and checked the group member list. I actually found you in this group too!”
Huh?
No wonder she hadn’t said anything—she was busy doing that.
Seeing that she was speaking normally today, Fang Qingye replied, “Yes, I am. What’s up?”
“You trade stocks? Then follow me from now on.” Her tone was quite bold.
“You just said in the group that you don’t trade stocks at all,” Fang Qingye typed back.
“Haven’t I seen a pig run even if I haven’t eaten pork? Let me tell you, this girl is a natural-born stock trading champion! When I descend upon the stock market one day, the whole world will celebrate!”
She had only spoken a few sentences before her chuunibyou talk started again.
Fang Qingye couldn’t be bothered with her.
Seeing that Fang Qingye wasn’t responding, she continued typing. “Husband, did you also buy Longping High-Tech?”
“Yeah, I bought some not long ago. I’m planning to sell it today.”
“Ahhh… Husband, you really listen to me. Your wife is very pleased.”
What a super narcissistic person.
Fang Qingye shook his head.
What does it have to do with you that I bought Longping High-Tech?
Just as Fang Qingye was about to log off, she sent another string of text.
“Husband, let me recommend another stock to you. I guarantee you’ll make a fortune!”
“What stock?”
His curiosity piqued, Fang Qingye typed back.
“Yanjing Tourism”
Seeing the four characters on the screen, Fang Qingye was secretly startled.
It’s the same as what I was thinking.