Chapter 27
Time flies, three years have passed in the blink of an eye
In the most famous financial commercial street, in the most conspicuous office building.
A man in a suit stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window. Behind him was a girl lying on the leather sofa, fast asleep, not caring at all about the presence of other people.
The TV in front of him was reporting a fierce gunfight that took place at a port in Country M last night.
The police initially determined that a conflict had broken out between some local groups, but no casualties were found so far.
It was not until a shrill ring woke up the sleeping Qiao Ye that she wobbled and lowered her legs from the sofa.
Joe also ruffled his messy hair, walked to the coffee machine in his slippers, made himself a cup of coffee, and drank it all in one gulp.
The bitter taste of coffee instantly filled her taste buds, making her frown.
"You still can't change your habit of drinking iced coffee early in the morning." She couldn't help but complain.
But the man sitting on the chair seemed not to hear her words and just turned down the volume of the TV.
"What happened last night?"
He looked at the girl. This woman didn't come back until four in the morning last night, and the report came out at five.
The accident happened at their dock, which made it difficult for him not to connect the incident with the person in front of him.
"What does it have to do with me? Don't suspect me every time something goes wrong, okay?" Joe rolled his eyes and said ruthlessly, "They were blind enough to intercept Stephen's goods, and now you're looking for trouble with me. Who is Stephen? Can his goods be easily moved?"
"I'm glad it wasn't you." He Shan glanced at her, "But you've been much more well-behaved lately."
The two men came to Country M three years ago, each with some money, and founded this express logistics company called "Dete".
There is no place in the world that they cannot deliver to as long as you pay.
After a year-long fight with local forces, the two men managed to snatch a piece of fat meat from their mouths.
That is an investment company located in the most prosperous financial area of Country M.
He started out in logistics and eventually transformed into an investor in the financial industry.
A path no one had expected.
And Qiao has become a rising star investor here thanks to his unconventional personality.
Many times, many people thought that she would lose everything, but she always made a comeback at the last moment.
But she had also suffered losses before, and almost all of them happened overnight.
Qiao also washed his face to make himself more awake, and then walked out in sloppy clothes, which formed a sharp contrast with He Shan's elite appearance in a suit and tie.
"Aren't you planning to go back home for Christmas this year?" He Shanyi asked.
They haven't been back for three years.
The first year was because "Dete" was just starting out, and the M country had to have someone on its side.
The second year, they did not go back because they were competing with the old hands in the Financial Street for customers and territory and wanted to gain a foothold here.
This year is the third year. If I don’t go back, I’m afraid my family will be dissatisfied.
Qiao Ye's phone started vibrating. She knew who it was without even looking. Qiao's mother left Jiangcheng after she left.
Followed Qiao Yang to the capital.
Some of her good friends and best friends are all in Beijing.
"Let's talk about it later." Qiao also stretched lazily, ignoring the crazy vibrating phone, and casually stuffed the phone into his pocket. "I'm going to go back and change my clothes. The final exam is coming soon."
"Okay. If you're ready to go back, let me know and I'll buy the tickets."
"good."
After returning to his residence, Qiao took a shower and fell asleep.
She only slept for three or four hours last night and is now very sleepy.
I slept until two in the afternoon, and figured it should be morning in China at this time, so I called home.
The phone rang only twice before someone picked up.
"Xiao Ye, what happened to you yesterday? Why didn't you answer the phone?"
Qiao also played with the things beside his bed. "Nothing, I've been too busy lately. So I'm a little tired. Maybe I didn't hear the phone call."
Qiao's mother had no idea what she was doing outside.
But Mr. Qiao had vaguely guessed something and had asked her indirectly before, but she had always evaded him.
Later, seeing that she was fine, Mr. Qiao didn't ask about it anymore.
"Well, I wanted to ask if you'll be back this year?"
"..." Qiao also glanced at the calendar on the table, thought for a while, and then said: "Christmas. Christmas is a holiday, so it's okay to go back."
Her words undoubtedly reassured Qiao's mother, and she quickly smiled and said, "Okay, okay, then I'll wait for you at home."
"Um."
After exchanging some pleasantries, Qiao's mother reluctantly hung up the phone.
Qiao also sighed. In fact, after spending these few years in Country M, she no longer wanted to go back.
But Chinese people still have the idea of "returning to their roots" in their bones.
Since Qiao's mother said so, she should go back.
At this moment, another announcement came from the radio. The previous struggle at the port was over. Please stay tuned for more news...
Hearing this, Joe paused while making the sandwich, then found a phone and made a call.
After waiting for a long time, the other end finally picked up the phone.
The man on the other end said in English with a sharp accent: "What's up, Q?"
"How did you resolve the issue?" She asked indifferently, as if she didn't care about the matter at all.
Hearing her question, the man snorted, obviously dissatisfied with the solution. "What else can I do? I just paid some money to solve the problem."
"How much did you give?"
"Five million."
"That's fine. Take some out and give the brothers below something good to eat. It's not easy for them to support their families."
"Hey. Okay, okay."
After saying that, Qiao hung up the phone.
Five million dollars, compared with the goods on her ship, this price can only be said to barely break even.
Not profitable enough.
Joe was also biting his sandwich, not knowing what he was thinking.
“Ding Dong~ Ding Dong~”
Someone rang the doorbell.
She saw the person standing at the door through the surveillance camera.
She was a little surprised, but she suddenly remembered something and opened the door.
The visitor was a young man with golden hair, wearing dirty-looking clothes stained with paint.
It's like a walking artist.
"Why, what 'big gift package' are you going to give me this time?" Qiao also showed a half-smile.
"Hey, how could you think of me like that? Apart from when you first arrived in Country M, when have I ever given you a 'big gift package'?"
As he spoke, the young man sat on her sofa as if he was an old friend.
"I don't want to experience having a gun pointed at my head again."
The young man in front of her was K, whose real name was Kang Lening, and he was the person she had met on the forum before.
K is also a Chinese, but because of his identity, he has been living in Country M.
Speaking of Qiao Ye, she was stunned for a moment when she heard his real name. After all, she happened to know several people with the surname Kang.
However, that family was already considered a wealthy family in the capital.
It is also said that the heir and his wife have a harmonious relationship, and there are no rumors of any illegitimate children.
She had no interest in prying into other people's private affairs, so she did not verify it with the person himself.
Kang Lening walked in carrying a drawing board.
"Are you planning to go back this year?"
"Almost. If I don't go back now, my mother will probably come to Country M to kill me. Going back can be considered as a report of safety."
"Oh. So that's how it is." Kang Lening nodded.
The only acquaintance that Qiao has in Country M is He Shanyi. If you have to count one, Kang Lening can also be considered one.
But this guy was such a calm lunatic that she didn't want to have any contact with him unless necessary.
"There is a stock in Financial Street that I am very optimistic about recently. What do you think?" Kang Lening then told her the purpose of his appearance in front of her.
Yes, only some of the rumors about her are true.
But all those things about stocks were done by this young man in front of me who looked quite young.
"I can't believe you, a student of painting, actually know a little about stocks."
This is also what she can't understand the most.
This guy obviously has a very high talent for stocks, but he still learns to paint. It’s a pity that he doesn’t study finance.
Kang Lening didn't care at all. "Sometimes, painting can calm a person's heart. At least it can restrain a person and prevent him from violating the lowest moral bottom line."
Qiao also looked him up and down and said, "Tell me, what do you want to buy now?"
"Century Gold's stock must have been manipulated. So, let me ask you if you have any thoughts?"
As soon as the words "Century Gold" came out, Qiao knew what he meant.
This company has been gaining momentum in the past two years, so some people followed suit and placed bets. She originally wanted to give it a try, but after investigating, she felt that this company was too weird, so she left it alone.
I didn't expect that Kang Lening would bring up this matter on his own initiative today.
"What's the highest payout?"
"It depends on whether you want to use leverage." Kang Lening found a comfortable position and sat down. "If you use leverage, the odds will be much higher."
"..." Qiao also glanced at him, "What about leveraged bets?"
"One to one thousand five hundred."
"..." Qiao also paused, opened his mouth slightly, and uttered two words with his red lips, "Madman. One to one thousand five hundred, and you dare to say that?!"
But the other party looked innocent and asked, "Isn't that what you meant by leveraged raise?"
"How confident are you that you can win?"
"Eighty percent."
After hearing this probability, Qiao even stopped washing the dishes. She turned her head and asked, "Looks like there's some inside information?"
Unexpectedly, the young man stretched out his index finger and shook it, "No, no, no, we are first-class citizens, how can we do such illegal and criminal things?"
"How much do you want to raise?"
"two thousand."
With a click, the cup fell to the ground and broke into several pieces.
Qiao Ye moved his body slightly, then picked up the debris on the ground.
"impossible."
"Okay, okay."
Hearing her decisive words, Kang Lening's expression showed a little regret. Obviously, he had already expected that Qiao would not agree.
"Then twelve hundred will do."
"make a deal."
Just as Qiao Ye understood him, he also understood Qiao Ye and knew where Qiao Ye's bottom line was, so after being rejected the first time, he directly offered the maximum amount that Qiao Ye could accept.
If I make one more mistake, the deal will be over.
After achieving his goal, Kang Lening left with the drawing board on his back.
"Then thank you."
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