Chapter 112 The 112th Melon
"Ten million, I made ten million in one day!"
After Wang Xueli persuaded Yan Qin and Zhang Yan that day, she mortgaged their assets and cashed out 20 million yuan, which she gave to Philos and others to trade stocks.
In just a few days, Hang Seng's stock price fell again and again, while Philos and others received good news one after another. After calculating how much money she could earn, Wang Xueli was so excited that she was going crazy.
Yan Qin and Zhang Yan were also in disbelief, but of course they were more delighted.
Zhang Yan said, "I didn't expect to make so much money from stock trading. We wasted so many opportunities before."
She was moved and said to Wang Shirley, "Shirley, is Philos still short of money? Grandma can still borrow from old friends. Twenty or thirty million is not a problem."
Wang Xueli's heart skipped a beat. She was a little unhappy at first. She knew her grandmother had kept something from her. But for the sake of money, she didn't mind. "Of course, grandma, the more money the better. As long as the Hang Seng stock keeps falling, we can get back the money we lost in a few days."
There were flames in Wang Xueli's eyes, as if countless money was flowing towards her.
"It's falling again. This stock is really going crazy!"
As soon as Gu Xicao went out, she heard Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Liang and their group watching TV and talking.
Gu Xicao walked over with her bag. The female anchor on TV was reporting about the stock market crash. Some people even lost their fortunes and committed suicide by jumping off a building.
"Oh, what a sin! I heard that this man owed the bank millions, and lost everything when the stock market plummeted. He just jumped out of despair!"
Mrs. Liang shook her head and sighed, feeling sad that a life was lost so easily.
Gu Xicao asked, "None of you trade stocks, right?"
"Xiao Gu." Mrs. Lin and the others only then saw Gu Xicao behind them. Mrs. Lin said, "We dare not speculate in stocks. Didn't you say before that the stock market would definitely fall? Everyone believed you and didn't buy a single stock."
"Mrs. Lin, you are still lying. Didn't you buy it for a thousand dollars before, and only sold it quickly after your niece found out?" Uncle He smiled and fanned himself, trying to make fun of her.
Mrs. Lin blushed and spat at Uncle He. "That was a long time ago. I haven't bought any since I sold it. Luckily, my niece reminded me early, otherwise I would have been stuck. One thousand yuan is enough to buy boiled chicken for a year."
“It’s good that you didn’t buy it.”
Gu Xicao nodded.
She had previously said on TV that the stock market would fall this year. Unfortunately, greedy people still make up the majority. The vast majority of people will lose their rationality as soon as they see profits in front of them. The stock market has only been rising for a few days, but a lot of people have rushed into the stock market.
"Xiao Gu, how long will the stock price continue to fall? It's making us panic."
Mrs. Liang was fanning herself. The electric fan made her hair fly everywhere, but it couldn't hide the worry in her eyes.
Even if ordinary people like them do not invest in stocks, they know that stock market turmoil causes social unrest. In the past few months, countless companies have gone bankrupt due to the stock market, and housing prices have also been falling.
People were in panic, and some took the opportunity to spread rumors about the 1997 return, causing wealthy citizens to scramble to immigrate, while those without money worried every day.
“This farce is almost over.”
Gu Xicao patted Mrs. Lin's shoulder and said, "Besides, things are different now. Hong Kong has returned to China, and the mainland government will not allow certain people to mess around."
When Mrs. Lin heard this, her eyes lit up. She was about to ask if there was any inside information when Lin Jianyi walked over.
He had just got off work. He was wearing a police uniform, looked a little haggard, and his beard had obviously not been trimmed.
"Xiao Lin, you just got off work now. Why is your ICAC so busy?" Mrs. Lin shouted to Lin Jianyi.
Lin Jianyi stopped and took off his police hat. "Yes, Mrs. Lin, don't you have to go to work at this hour?"
When he said this, he glanced at Gu Xicao and nodded to her.
Gu Xicao also smiled at him, then turned around and said to Mrs. Lin and the others, "I won't talk to you anymore. I have something else to do. I'm leaving first."
"What's the hurry? Stay and have a cup of tea." Mrs. Lin tried to persuade him to stay, but Gu Xicao waved her hand and walked straight into the elevator.
The elevator gradually closed, and only a silhouette could be seen. Lin Jianyi was reluctant to withdraw his eyes. Mrs. Lin saw it and exchanged a look with Mrs. Liang.
Mrs. Liang said, "Jianyi, don't blame us for being nosy. We have lived together for so many years and we are neighbors. We can see that you and Xiao Gu are not without a chance. Anyway, Xiao Gu and Mr. Lin are just boyfriend and girlfriend now, and they are not married yet. You should try harder."
Mrs. Lin also agreed, "Yes, although Mr. Lin is very good, gentle and considerate, and respectful..."
Before Mrs. Lin could finish her words, Mrs. Liang patted her on the back of her hand and gave her a look.
Mrs. Lin then realized that she had said the wrong thing and gave Lin Jianyi an awkward smile. Lin Jianyi said calmly, "It's nothing. I'm not as well off as others. This is a fact."
"But Xiao Gu is not someone who values these things."
Mrs. Liang wanted to persuade them. After all, in her eyes, Gu Xicao and Lin Jianyi were both her juniors. If they could succeed, it would be a good thing.
Lin Jianyi shook his head and said, "Thank you very much, but please don't mention this again."
He nodded to Mrs. Liang and others, then turned around and went back to rest.
Mrs. Liang said, "Jianyi is good in every way, except that he has a strong sense of justice. When Xiao Gu and Lin Sheng were still not determined, he should have tried his best to fight for her."
"That's not the case. Jianyi was working at the Independent Commission Against Corruption. He was too busy to come home at that time and had no time for a relationship." Mrs. Lin shook her head, expressing regret.
Sometimes it's like this when it comes to love.
If you are a step late, you will miss it.
"Boss, didn't you say you were closed today? Why are you——"
Wang Laoshi was sweeping the floor of the Shensuanfang. When he saw Gu Xicao coming, he stepped forward to ask.
Gu Xicao said, "Don't ask. There will be a few foreigners coming over later. You should stop them first and then let them see me."
Wang Laoshi showed a look of understanding on his face, rubbing his hands and saying: "I see, did they offend you?"
"You'll know soon." After saying this, Gu Xicao walked into the office.
Wang Laoshi believed Gu Xicao's words without a doubt. He went out to buy a portion of steamed buns, and when he came back, before he sat down, he saw a few foreigners coming in.
"Excuse me, is this Miss Gu's company?"
Philos had a gentle attitude and seemed to bear no grudge at all for the previous embarrassment he had suffered because of Gu Xicao.
Wang Laoshi saw him asking, but sat down behind his desk, picked up the steamed buns and took a bite, and said lazily: "Who are you looking for? Our boss is not working today. He has something to do."
It’s true, these mutton steamed buns are authentic and juicy in every bite. Wang Laoshi felt a little regretful that he bought too little.
Seeing that Wang Laoshi didn't take them seriously, Manni was furious and slammed the table heavily, "Do you know who we are? We are here to find Gu Xicao because we have something very important to tell you!"
Wang Laoshi raised his eyelids and said, "It's important, so wait. Everyone who comes here will say this. How would I know if you are important or not?"
"you!"
Manny had obviously never seen a scoundrel like Wang Laoshi, and her face turned red with anger.
Jack pushed Manny aside, took out a few US dollars from his pocket and slapped them on the table, "Let us see your boss."
When he saw the money, Wang Laoshi felt happy.
Don’t refuse the money that comes to your door.
He took the money quickly and said to Jack and the others, "Okay, follow me!"
Manny gritted her teeth and cursed the Chinese as disgusting. Wang Laoshi stopped and turned back with a gloomy face, "What did you say?"
Philos glared at Manny and said to Wang Laoshi: "It's nothing, she's crazy, don't worry about her, take us to see Miss Gu."
When Gu Xicao saw Philos and the other two, he glanced at Wang Laoshi.
Wang Laoshi cooperated with an embarrassed expression, "Boss, this person refuses to leave and insists on seeing you."
"Gu, we came to you because we want to cooperate with you on a good thing."
Philos was not at all shy. He pulled over a chair and sat down. After he said this, he glanced at Wang Laoshi.
Gu Xicao understood and nodded to Wang Laoshi.
Only then did Wang Laoshi close the door and go out.
Gu Xicao took a sip of the coffee and said calmly, "Don't you hold a grudge against me for what happened before? Why are you still looking for me to cooperate with you?"
When talking about what happened at the TV station, a crack appeared on Philos's calm face. After they went back, Jack and Philos had another fight.
Jack even called home to complain. Philos was pressured by his family, so he compensated Jack with a good horse, and this settled the matter.
This was a real shame for Philos, who had never suffered any loss since childhood thanks to his intelligence and family background.
Therefore, he made up his mind to seek justice from Gu Xicao.
Philos shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly, a smile on his face, "Gu, we are not petty people, how could we bother with you over such a small matter. Besides, you let us see your miraculous ability, we can't wait to admire you, how could we bear a grudge?"
He gave Jack a look.
Jack understood and took out a red velvet box from his pocket.
The box was pushed in front of Gu Xicao.
Gu Xicao raised an eyebrow, "What is this?"
"You'll know once you open it." Philos made a gesture of invitation to Gu Xicao.
Gu Xicao opened the box, and the diamond brooch inside was sparkling. Its dazzling brilliance was enough to attract every woman's attention.
"This brooch is made of the highest-grade diamond mined in South Africa and is worth HK$100,000. Gu, this is a small token of our appreciation. Please accept it as a testimony of our friendship."
Philos said this sincerely.
If it were someone else, it would be difficult for them not to be shaken in the face of such a large sum of money and such sincere words.
But Gu Xicao snapped the box shut and pushed it back, holding the stirring stick in his fingers. "We Chinese have an old saying, 'No reward without merit.' I don't want this."
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