Chapter 57

Ji Ye Hao quietly watched Su Yuan, who had started playing on the computer again. He could tell that Su Yuan had a somewhat negative view of the rich, though it wasn't very severe. But for her, if there was a chance to take down a rich person, she would never let it go.

Aren't rich people supposed to be beaten?

In a way, he had already been "beaten" by her more than once.

"Ding ding ding!"

Ji Ye Hao's QQ made a sound.

A friend he was chatting with sent a message, "Emperor Ye, what have you been doing for so long without saying anything?!"

His fingers danced gracefully on the keyboard, typing, "Sorry, I was chatting with my 'wife.'"

"When did you get a wife? How come I didn't know?"

"You don't need to approve of my personal matters, do you? The 'wife' I'm talking about is the one in the game."

The friend suddenly understood, "You mean that little fox? Don't tell me you're not just flirting online, but also in real life? Oh, I remember, you're in the same city. What time is it now? You two aren't out in a hotel, are you?"

"Get lost, your mind is so dirty! Both the little fox and I are studying in Binhe City. We often run into each other, but I only found out today that she's the little fox."

"That's great, you have the advantage of proximity!"

Ji Ye Hao smiled faintly, well aware of his friend's character. He easily changed the subject with a few words.

"Nansheng, I noticed she has a strong resentment towards the rich. What should I do?"

Nansheng, whose real name was Jiang Nansheng and was the head of the family that Su Yuan and Ji Ye Hao belonged to, grinned maliciously. "I remember you being a typical rich second generation. This is bad for you. Some girls are very stubborn, and it's not easy to change their first impressions."

Nansheng had once told Ji Ye Hao that women could be divided into three categories. The first type chased money, and they were true gold diggers. As long as they were given enough money and luxury, they would do anything. The second type was a bit more reserved, but even if they initially despised money, they eventually couldn't resist its allure. This type was like a test of time.

The popular web novels often featured ex-girlfriends of the main character who belonged to these two types, and the authors were usually male.

The third type was the stubborn resisters. They believed that rich people couldn't have true love, and that rich young masters treated relationships like games. The pursuit of a rich second generation was just for novelty, and once the novelty wore off, they were worthless. The more these people pursued them, the more they resisted, harboring deep-seated hostility towards rich young men.

Many cliché romance novels had protagonists who were like this in the first half, but in the second half, they let go of their stubbornness for love. The male leads were often arrogant at first but later became persistent and deeply in love.

These were typically written by women.

Nansheng had many theories, and his life was like a dictionary full of unfamiliar words.

"In short, these girls need proper education! Emperor Ye, it's up to you to educate her." Nansheng laughed heartily.

Ji Ye Hao naturally dismissed his words as nonsense. Looking at Su Yuan, who was playing on the computer nearby, he felt a sense of confusion. If she were a girl, which type would she be?

It seemed she showed the resistance of the third type, the materialism of the first type, and even a bit of the second type's hidden desires.

Shaking his head, he thought about the money she had taken from him, feeling speechless. Ji Ye Hao had only started playing "Zhu Xian 2" this summer, and his skills weren't very high. But with the power of money, he often succeeded. The little fox was his "wife" in the game, just as he had told Su Yuan. The game world had its own rules, and connecting it to the real world would diminish the fun.

So he didn't care if his "wife" in the game was a rough man or a delicate beauty. This behavior, which others found incomprehensible, was natural for Ji Ye Hao. He truly saw the game as a game, with no connection to reality.

But everything changed when he learned from Su Yuan that she was the little fox. Ji Ye Hao couldn't help but feel frustrated, because now it wasn't the game connecting to reality, but reality stubbornly connecting to the game.

"Emperor Ye, are you still playing the game?"

"No, I'll put the two accounts on hold for now. We'll see later."

Nansheng: "Looks like I'll have to step down as the head of the family. Well, well, this is a good opportunity to take a break from the internet and focus on real life."

"..."

"Don't be silent. My parents are already very angry about my lack of focus. If I don't show some improvement, they might cut off my allowance. You'll have to help me out then."

"If that happens, come to me. I'll give you a monthly salary of 2,000 yuan and food."

After a moment of silence, Nansheng: "Damn! 2,000 yuan isn't even enough for gas!"

Ji Ye Hao laughed, "If you can't afford gas, you might as well sell your car. You'll live comfortably for a while."

"..."

Nansheng, furious, said, "You vicious dog!"

After a while, Nansheng sent another message, "Why is Huaxin Technology's stock still falling? I'm counting on it to turn things around."

Ji Ye Hao was silent for a moment. Yes, it was still falling, and it had been falling since he bought it.

"Is the insider information fake?" Nansheng asked.

Ji Ye Hao shook his head, "The insider information is definitely real. The reason the stock keeps falling is that there's a big player lurking."

Nansheng sighed, "What a big player!"

"Exactly. After several big drops, it's been falling slightly for the past few days. Many retail investors can't hold on and are preparing to sell."

"This is the darkness before the dawn!" Nansheng smiled again. "But I find it strange. Isn't Huaxin Technology mainly in medical devices and chemical analysis instruments? Why does the insider information say they have a military contract?"

"Huaxin Technology, full name Huaxin Technology (Group) Co., Ltd., is an old company in Haizhou. I have some information about it. Do you want to hear it?"

"Of course!"

Ji Ye Hao organized his thoughts and said, "Huaxin Technology was founded in the 1980s, during the early stages of the reform and opening-up. Civil capital was booming at the time, and the company started then. Later, during the anti-liberalization movement, many companies suffered, but Huaxin Technology was one of the few private tech companies that grew against the tide. It has developed into a large company with branches and subsidiaries in many cities. It produces a wide range of products, including medical devices, analytical instruments, and biological instruments, with over a hundred specific products."

"Over a hundred!!"

Nansheng whistled in surprise, "I didn't realize it was so big! Over a hundred products, not just small household items. Those instruments cost at least 100,000 yuan each."

"Exactly. Products like mass spectrometers, gas chromatographs, liquid chromatographs, and gene amplifiers are all expensive. More common ones like medical devices, pipettes, and biological incubators are also profitable due to high sales volume."

"Go on."

Ji Ye Hao nodded, "In the 21st century, to avoid risks, Huaxin Technology planned to go public. It has issued a total of 2.4 billion shares, with 500 million circulating shares and 1.9 billion non-circulating shares (restricted shares). At the current price of 47 yuan per share, the total market value is 112.8 billion yuan, or about 18 billion US dollars."

Nansheng started calculating. The current price is 47 yuan per share, with a total market value of 112.8 billion yuan. A month ago, the price was twice that, which means... nearly 40 billion US dollars!!

"Wow! It's a behemoth! So the money we invested in the stock market is just a drop in the bucket!"

Even though Nansheng thought his family was wealthy, compared to Huaxin Technology, they seemed insignificant.

Huaxin Technology went public during the stock market boom, partly to raise funds and partly to mitigate risks. It was too big and involved too many areas, and monopolizing everything was a bad habit, especially when you were doing well and couldn't stop others from being jealous.

In China, there are companies worth hundreds of billions, but private enterprises are few and far between. These private enterprises all went public. Raising funds was one reason, but mitigating risks was another. Everyone knows that strength comes from numbers.

"Huaxin Technology has a comprehensive research institute, and one of its project teams is collaborating with the military on a bioenergy project. They've made significant breakthroughs recently," Ji Ye Hao explained. If the new technology is recognized by the military, once the news is released, Huaxin Technology's stock price will soar!

"The only thing is, the originally planned press conference has been postponed by the military, but it should be soon."

Nansheng nodded, feeling a bit emotional, "Thanks for telling me this."

Ji Ye Hao smiled faintly, "We're friends. Even if this information leaks, it's not a big deal. I'm just a nobody, and no one would invest a large sum based on my word alone. What if my information is wrong, or I'm just making it up?"

Nansheng also laughed. Truth and falsehood can be hard to distinguish. Huaxin Technology is too big, and without solid information, only a fool would invest a large sum. On the surface, Huaxin Technology's stock has been falling, and buying it takes courage.

Others might not know, but Nansheng did. Even Ji Ye Hao, who had insider information, suffered a heavy blow after entering the market. This made some people doubt the accuracy of the information.

"If I didn't trust your character, I wouldn't have held on. By the way, where did you get your information?"

Ji Ye Hao smiled wryly, "That's my secret!"

"Fine! Don't tell me. I really envy your student life. Sigh, time doesn't wait for anyone!"

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