Cai Yadong, who was in a meeting, suddenly received a call from Acai.
— Cai Yadong on the phone —
Cai Yadong: "I'm in a meeting, can we talk later?"
Acai: "Dad, look at the stocks!!!"
Cai Yadong: "I don't have time now."
Acai: "Brother Chen gave me an account, and sure enough, all the stocks in it have skyrocketed!!!"
Cai Yadong narrowed his eyes. He immediately waved his hand, and the subordinates in the office withdrew.
Cai Yadong: "When did this happen?"
Acai: "After we had dinner together last time, he gave me an account and told me to pick a few stocks from the list he gave me. I picked three, and they've all been rising!!!"
Cai Yadong: "How much did you buy them for?"
Acai: "The average price was only around ten yuan. I didn't buy much, less than five hundred thousand in total for the three stocks."
Cai Yadong: "And now?"
Acai: "They've more than doubled!"
Cai Yadong's scalp tingled. Although stock market fluctuations were common, could Ou Yunchen really manipulate stock prices?
Cai Yadong: "Sell them quickly!"
Acai: "Why, I think they can go even higher."
Cai Yadong: "Don't ask why, just sell!"
— Cai Yadong's call ended —
Cai Yadong was no fool. Ou Yunchen was clearly trying to please Acai, but he knew exactly what kind of tactics this was!
Ou Yunchen must have gotten insider information about which stocks were going to be boosted, and then he smoothly helped Acai set up a 'rat trading' account!
And the stocks in that account would definitely be sold at a relatively high price, thus easily making a profit.
This method was not uncommon in the industry. As long as it was done well, it wouldn't be discovered. But if one was too greedy and exposed, it would be too late to regret it!
Cai Yadong quickly opened the stock market page. Looking at the stocks with pleasing performance, it would be a lie to say he wasn't envious!
The higher the stock price, the higher the market value of the company. Cai Yadong also wanted his company to make a breakthrough, so he could secure a nuclear project!
— Cai Yadong on the phone —
Cai Yadong: "Mr. Ou, my son told me that you've given him some guidance in the stock market?"
Ou Yunchen: "It seems Uncle Dong already knows. I said that if Uncle Dong would be my recommender, I would definitely repay you. I, Ou Yunchen, always repay kindness."
Cai Yadong: "If a rat trading account is discovered, it can lead to imprisonment."
Ou Yunchen: "There are many companies on the white list, and Acai had a high probability of choosing them. Besides, if people are not greedy and are content with a small profit, how can it be called rat trading?"
Cai Yadong: "How about this, you can come over when you have time, and we can talk in person."
— Cai Yadong's call ended —
Hanging up the phone, Ou Yunchen felt that this matter was likely to succeed. Trading a rat trading account for Cai Yadong's recommendation was a huge profit!
Therefore, Ou Yunchen immediately canceled his subsequent plans. He needed to gather his spirits and have a good chat with Cai Yadong.
But for a consecutive week, Ou Yunchen was met with a closed door at Cai Yadong's office.
Cai Yadong's secretary finally led Ou Yunchen into the office.
Cai Yadong quickly stood up and apologized.
Cai Yadong: "I'm sorry, I've been busy all week and was suddenly called to a meeting."
Ou Yunchen: "It's okay, I came today..."
The phone on Cai Yadong's desk interrupted them. Cai Yadong had to rush over to answer it. After a few brief words like "Mmm, okay, fine," he hung up.
Cai Yadong: "Please continue."
Ou Yunchen: "Uncle Dong, I'll say it again, I hope my name is on the recommendation list."
Cai Yadong: "It's like this..."
The phone rang again.
Cai Yadong still replied, "Okay, fine."
Cai Yadong: "I really want to help you, but this isn't something I can decide immediately..."
Once again, the phone rang.
However, this time, the conversation on the phone was long. Finally, Cai Yadong said, "No."
Cai Yadong covered the phone and whispered to Ou Yunchen: "Let's talk again next time. I have a very urgent matter to attend to."
Ou Yunchen sighed. He could see that Cai Yadong was extremely busy!
Within minutes, Cai Yadong's calls repeatedly interrupted them. This situation made it difficult for Ou Yunchen to determine if Cai Yadong was trying to be coaxed into agreeing or if he was subtly refusing!
However, Ou Yunchen felt that Cai Yadong was avoiding the issue, and it seemed he needed to slowly guide this busy man. This journey was destined to be very long.
The next day, Cai Yadong took the initiative to contact Ou Yunchen. He changed the meeting location to a remote coastal area.
Ou Yunchen wanted to seize the opportunity to discuss the recommendation list, but Cai Yadong always engaged in brief, rambling small talk, thus stalling Ou Yunchen and seeming unable to give a clear answer.
Cai Yadong: "Look here, it won't be long before this area is acquired by the government for the establishment of a nuclear power plant project."
Ou Yunchen: "There are so many coastal cities, why choose this one specifically?"
Cai Yadong: "It's a decision from above. To be honest, I'm bidding for this project, but it's far from enough..."
Ou Yunchen: "What if this project faces local opposition? As far as I know, nuclear projects have certain dangers and pollution."
Cai Yadong: "I never assume. There are only things to do and things not to do. And I dislike assumptions the most."
Ou Yunchen: "Uncle Dong, let's talk about the recommendation list."
Cai Yadong: "If you were Cai Yadong, would you agree to put a name like Ou Yunchen on the list?"
Ou Yunchen didn't expect Cai Yadong to turn the question back on him, but he quickly realized this was the old fox's tactic.
Ou Yunchen: "No, I wouldn't answer that question. Like you, I don't like assumptions."
As expected, it was another unsmooth and unpleasant conversation.
The repeated postponements had gradually worn down Ou Yunchen's patience. Cai Yadong, living up to expectations, remained inscrutable.
No one could get any useful information from him.
This was precisely why Ou Yunchen felt like he was being toyed with.