Zhang Xuemei strode forward, pulled Zhang Xuelian aside, and shouted, "Second Sister, why are you staying home instead of keeping the shop open? Aren't you making money?"
Zhang Xuelian only reacted after her sister pulled her forcefully. She looked closely, relaxed, and said, "It's Xuemei! What brings you here?"
"Why am I here? You're not opening your shop in broad daylight, and you're asking me why I'm here? Second sister, are you stuck in the stock market and can't get out?"
Zhang Xuemei was really annoyed looking at the red and green lines on the computer screen. She couldn't understand them at all. She figured that few of those who followed the trend of stock trading could understand them either; they were all just韭菜 (a metaphor for being exploited) who got fleeced.
"Why bother opening a shop? I earn enough in one day to open a shop for a year. I can make money sitting at home now." He Jianwei turned his head excitedly and pointed to a stock on the computer screen.
Zhang Xuelian also raised her head, "Yes, Xuemei, your brother-in-law has been investing in stocks with others since last year and has made a lot of money. If he can make a few more big profits, he will never have to worry about anything in his life."
Seeing their appearance, Zhang Xuemei was startled and quickly asked, "Sister, brother-in-law, you didn't invest all the family's money, did you?"
I thought to myself, "Oh no! I finally paid off my debts in this lifetime. I don't want to get trapped in the stock market again. It would be better to continue owing debts. The stock market is unpredictable."
Zhang Xuelian's smile twitched down slightly as she mumbled, "I guess so, they're all in your brother-in-law's account."
"So what's the situation for you now?" Zhang Xuemei quickly asked.
Before Zhang Xuelian could answer, He Jianwei pushed the mouse onto the table, turned around, and replied with a smile, "It's generally okay. Stocks are like that, ups and downs are normal. You just have to be patient, and you'll turn things around sooner or later."
"You're so foolish, sister and brother-in-law! How can you pin your hopes on these unseen things? Why not just keep the shop open instead of doing this? Wake up!"
Zhang Xuemei was furious with this couple. She had finally managed to have a good life, but she had dragged herself into this mess again.
This stock market crash is unpredictable. It was reported on the news in my past life that when a stock market crash occurs, the rooftops of high-rise buildings are packed with people, and if you're late, there won't be any seats left.
He Jianwei was indignant when he heard his sister-in-law say that. “How can you be confused? The money I earn can be withdrawn. It’s real money, not a scam. If you don’t understand, don’t talk nonsense. We have a group. There are professionals to guide us in buying and selling. It’s only been a little bad since the beginning of this year, but overall it’s still okay. I believe this is only temporary.”
Seeing her brother-in-law's stubbornness, Zhang Xuemei knew that no matter how much she talked, he wouldn't listen.
"Alright, it's time to eat. Go outside and get some food, and invite Xuemei to have dinner with us." Zhang Xuelian patted her husband, urging him to go out and buy food.
After everyone left, Zhang Xuelian pulled her younger sister to sit down on the sofa and said with a smile, "We've all been through tough times, how could I not understand this? Don't worry, I told your brother-in-law that I've given him all the family savings, but actually we've kept most of it."
“No, is my brother-in-law really that confused? Doesn’t he even know how much money we have?” Zhang Xuemei expressed her doubt. Although she was in charge of the money in their family, Minghan probably still had a good idea of the family’s savings.
Zhang Xuelian smiled smugly, "I never let him handle any money from the beginning, so what could he possibly know? Besides, the money he invested last year has already been recouped, and I secretly withdrew some of it when he wasn't looking. The money left in the stock market now is all from previous earnings, so even if we lose it, it's not a big deal."
Zhang Xuemei was stunned and speechless for a long time.
"Sister, no, is your husband really that confused? Doesn't he even know if money is missing?"
Zhang Xuelian shrugged indifferently, "Who knows if he really doesn't know or is just pretending not to know? Anyway, the money is in my hands now, so I'm at ease."
"Sis, when I first came in and saw you all like that, I thought you were also bewitched. I didn't expect you to be the most clear-headed one. You're really a hidden talent."
Zhang Xuemei had thought she would have to put in a lot of effort to persuade her sister, but she didn't expect her sister to be even more clear-headed than she was.
"Wait, that's not right. If that's the case, then why did you close the roast duck shop?" Zhang Xuemei asked again when she saw the closed roast duck shop.
"Didn't I tell you? The landlord wants to take back the shop and run it himself. I'm currently looking for a new shop, and since you're here, could you keep an eye out for one for me?"
Zhang Xuemei couldn't help but roll her eyes. "You didn't tell me anything, making me worry for nothing. Sister, I'm not kidding, but if someone's money is stuck in the stock market and they can't get out, the only thing they can do is stand on the rooftop. You'd better keep an eye on your brother-in-law's condition."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Your brother-in-law wouldn't dare."
Zhang Xuelian was clearly speaking too soon; he not only had guts, but he was incredibly audacious.
That day, Zhang Xuelian was chatting idly at her younger sister's house when the phone suddenly rang. Zhang Xuemei, who answered the phone, turned pale instantly and turned to her second sister, saying, "Sister, the police just called and said that your husband is going to jump off the roof of your building. They need you to come over right away."
"What, jump off a building?" Zhang Xuelian jumped up from the sofa and spun around, saying, "That bastard, he dares to do that?" Her eyes reddened as she spoke.
Zhang Xuemei anxiously tugged at her sister's sleeve, urging, "Sister, now is not the time to talk about this. Let's hurry home and go see what's going on. I'll go with you."
"Yes, yes, we need to hurry back and give him a piece of our mind."
When the two arrived near their home, they found a mat had been laid out on the ground. Looking up, they saw a pair of feet dangling outside.
"My god, I heard he lost all his money in the stock market, was afraid of being scolded by his wife, and in a moment of despair, he went to the roof. How many people like this are there this month? These people, their mental fortitude is still a bit lacking."
"Old Wu, don't make sarcastic remarks. They've probably lost hundreds of thousands, not just a thousand or two. You wouldn't be able to handle it either."
Led by the police, Zhang Xuemei and her companion cautiously made their way to the rooftop.
When the police officer who was trying to persuade him saw the family members arrive, he quickly whispered, "Who is his wife? Tell him to come down here right now."
Zhang Xuelian took a deep breath and forced a smile. "Jianwei, it's okay. It's okay to lose money. I don't blame you. Come down now."
When He Jianwei saw his wife arrive, he said in a tearful voice, "I'm not human. I've lost all our hard-earned savings, sob sob..."
"It's okay, money can be earned again. Come down first."
“I can’t earn it anymore, I’ll never earn 300,000 in my life…” He Jianwei is now so consumed by self-blame that he can’t listen to anything anyone says.
Zhang Xuelian closed her eyes and shouted, "Get down here quickly, don't embarrass yourself. I already transferred the money out of your stock account. What you've been watching these past two days is virtual stock trading, it's fake."
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