An hour later, the atmosphere in the study was a little depressing. Chen Jiarong sat behind a large desk, staring at his son and great-grandson standing in front of him with sharp eyes.
"Dad, are you looking for us?" Chen Chen's grandfather asked cautiously.
"Well, I heard that your family has hoarded a batch of stock subscription certificates. Whose idea was it?" Chen Jiarong's eyes swept between the grandfather and grandson.
Chen Chen took a step forward, straightened his body, faced the elder's gaze, and said frankly:
"Great-grandfather, it's me. I bought those stock warrants with a friend."
"Oh?" Chen Jiarong raised an eyebrow. "Your friend?"
"Yes," Chen Chen added, "She was the one who wanted to buy it, but then she suggested I buy it too. She said it would make money."
"Then why don't you buy stocks after buying the subscription certificates?" Chen Jiarong continued to ask.
"She is from another province, and I have to go to school, so I don't have time to buy it." Chen Chen explained.
Chen Jiarong nodded, and finally found a reasonable explanation for the matter.
"In that case, my family company can help you invest in stocks. There are also some old guys who are eyeing the subscription certificates you have and are willing to spend money to buy them. It's up to you what you want to choose."
Chen Chen was silent for a moment, then said firmly, "I need to discuss this with my friend. I can't make the decision for her."
Chen Jiarong smiled approvingly upon hearing this. "Very good, you have such a sense of responsibility. I'm very pleased. But you should also understand that opportunities are fleeting. Discuss it with your friend as soon as possible. If you decide to sell, your family can give you the best price."
Chen Chen nodded in agreement, then returned home, anxious to contact Xu Mengyao as soon as possible to discuss a solution.
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Meanwhile, in Huanshi, Xu Mengyao received an unexpected call.
"Wenjuan, this is your fourth uncle. Did you buy subscription certificates in Hai City before the New Year? How many did you buy?" Huang Shao's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Uh, I bought a lot. What's wrong, Fourth Uncle?" Xu Mengyao was a little surprised.
"I'm in Haishi now buying subscription certificates. How many do you have? I'll buy them at the market price. Tell me your home address again and I'll send someone to Huanshi to pick it up." Huang Shao seemed very anxious.
"Fourth Uncle, I'm sorry, I won't sell the subscription certificates for the time being." Xu Mengyao refused decisively.
"What? Why?" Huang Shao's voice was filled with surprise.
"I think it will continue to rise. The price in my mind is above 6,000." Xu Mengyao answered after careful consideration.
Huang Shao was almost furious when he heard her answer: "Over 6,000? Wenjuan, you're not in Hai City so you might not know, but the highest price in the market right now is no more than 4,000. Are you asking such a high price to ruin my property?"
"Sorry, Fourth Uncle, I want to wait a little longer." Xu Mengyao insisted on her opinion.
"Okay, if you change your mind, call me anytime and I can give it to you at the highest market price of the day." Huang Shao said at last, obviously not wanting to give up.
"Okay, Fourth Uncle, I'll contact you later."
Just after hanging up, Chen Chen's phone rang.
"Wenjuan, there is something I want to discuss with you." His voice was urgent.
"What's wrong?"
"My great-grandfather knows about our purchase of warrants. He said that my family can help me trade stocks, and his friend is also willing to spend money to buy our warrants and let me choose. I said I need to discuss it with you first. What should we do?" Chen Chen finished speaking in one breath, waiting for Xu Mengyao's answer.
"Does your great-grandfather like to trade stocks?" Xu Mengyao tried to find out more information.
"Yes, my grandfather told me that he fled overseas and sold his property, then invested in stocks on Wall Street to accumulate capital. Now our family still holds a lot of overseas stocks, but my grandfather and my father didn't learn from him, and he was quite disappointed." Chen Chen said slowly.
"Then you can use the subscription certificates to buy stocks for your family, but as for the profit sharing and other things, you have to negotiate among yourselves. I'd rather sell my subscription certificates directly, but the minimum price is 6,000 yuan per certificate. You can convey my intention, and I will buy a ticket to Haicheng tomorrow." Xu Mengyao made a quick decision.
"Okay, I'll give you news tonight." Chen Chen agreed.
Having made her decision, Xu Mengyao began preparing for tomorrow's trip. She asked a neighbor in the railway bureau's staff housing complex to help her buy two sleeper tickets for tomorrow's trip. Only after she'd purchased them did she remember to ask for leave. Summer vacation was still more than half a month away, and a common cold or fever wouldn't last that long. Even with a sprained ankle, she could still go to class on crutches.
"How can I ask for a long vacation?" She thought over and over again with her head in her hands, her brows furrowed.
At this time, Huang Wenrong and Xiaomei came back from the store. Seeing Xu Mengyao's gloomy face, the three girls quickly gathered together and whispered. After a while, laughter was heard:
"Let's do it! Xiaomei, you're still smart!"
In the kitchen, Xu Mengyao took advantage of her mother's cooking break and said in a low voice:
"Mom, I bought a ticket to Haicheng for tomorrow. I asked my eldest sister to ask Teacher Zhou for sick leave at school. If Teacher Zhou asks you about it, don't forget to cover for me."
Huang's mother was stunned for a moment, then she understood her daughter's thoughts. Seeing her second daughter's playful smile, she was so angry that she poked her head with her finger:
"Kid, you always inform me after you've made a decision. You're so opinionated!"
Xu Mengyao hugged Huang's mother's arm flatteringly and said softly:
"Mom, don't be angry. I used the money to invest before the New Year. Now is a good time to make a move. When I come back this time, our family will be in great shape."
When Huang's mother heard this, she also became nervous, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes:
"Then you must be careful and take Shaozi and Huzi with you, okay?"
"Just bring the whistle brother, otherwise the store won't be staffed enough."
Although Huang's mother was worried, she saw that her daughter had made up her mind and said nothing more. She just reminded her:
"Be careful on the road, and remember to report safety at any time."
That night, the call came as expected.
Chen Chen's voice came through the microphone, with a hint of hesitation:
"Wenjuan, I've conveyed your thoughts, but everyone else thinks the price is too high. My great-grandfather wants to buy it for a maximum of five thousand. Would you like to consider it?"
He was willing to offer a high price of five thousand right now. It seemed that the old man of the Chen family really had a keen sense of the stock market, or he had received the news in advance. Whatever the reason, he was grateful for offering her a price above the market, but she still had to think carefully about how to maximize her benefits.
"Okay, thank him for me. Can I have a face-to-face meeting with him when we arrive in Haicheng?" Xu Mengyao asked.
"No problem, I'll pick you up at the platform and take you there directly." Chen Chen agreed readily.
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