Upon hearing that Nie Xiaosu would share insider stock tips, Tan Feng became extremely excited.
“By the way, Miss Nie, do you know anyone at the bank?”
Tan Feng continued to ask with an excited expression.
“Yes, I do. What’s up?”
Nie Xiaosu secretly rejoiced, thinking Tan Feng had fallen right into her trap.
“Miss Nie, to be frank, I want to use insider stocks to get back on my feet. Once I earn enough, I’ll be financially free.”
Tan Feng explained excitedly.
“That’s a good idea, and I support you. You’re my right-hand man, and of course, I want you to have a good outcome. However, the bank won’t lend you money to speculate in stocks; it can only be private lending.”
Nie Xiaosu said, guiding him.
“Private lending? Isn’t that usury? The interest is very high.”
Tan Feng hesitated for a moment.
“Private lending does have somewhat high interest. But it’s not a big deal. You’re not borrowing long-term; you’re only borrowing short-term. No matter how high the interest is, can it be higher than the return on insider stocks?”
Nie Xiaosu brainwashed him.
“That’s true. Miss Nie, then I’ll need to take leave this week. I want to go all out.”
Tan Feng said with immense joy.
This time, he had to bet all his money on insider stocks, hit it big, and then never worry again for the rest of his life.
Nie Xiaosu readily agreed.
And so, a week passed quickly.
Chen Feng didn’t rush to tell Nie Xiaosu about the five seemingly good-quality stocks that were actually junk. Instead, he asked Nie Xiaosu to find out how much money Tan Feng had borrowed for speculation.
Nie Xiaosu’s initial inquiry revealed that Tan Feng hadn't borrowed much, less than two million yuan.
“No, two million is too little. I can’t give him these five junk stocks. I must give him five more potential stocks, and you must instruct him to sell within five hours after buying. Not a second later.”
Chen Feng said sternly.
“Chen Feng, aren’t you letting Tan Feng make money? If he makes money, how can we trap him?”
Nie Xiaosu asked, confused.
“Miss Nie, the situation has changed. Originally, I thought Tan Feng would be very greedy and borrow seven million to speculate. But who knew he only borrowed less than two million. Frankly speaking, two million in usury can’t crush Tan Feng. Therefore, we must let him taste some sweetness so he’ll continue borrowing and play bigger.”
Chen Feng explained.
“Chen Feng, is there any possibility that Tan Feng is a shrewd person who knows when to quit? If that’s the case, wouldn’t we be letting him profit for nothing?”
Nie Xiaosu probed.
“Absolutely impossible. You can rest assured about this. In this world, everyone is greedy. When you’re making money on a roll, how can you stop? It’s like gambling; if you win every hand, do you still want to stop?”
Chen Feng retorted.
Nie Xiaosu found this very convincing.
Thus, the next steps followed Chen Feng’s plan. Using five potential stocks, they made Tan Feng a substantial profit.
“Thank you, Miss Nie. This time, I’ve earned enough money to last a lifetime. I want to resign.”
Tan Feng said happily to Nie Xiaosu.
Honestly, Nie Xiaosu felt a pang of panic.
What if Tan Feng actually resigned? Wouldn’t all their efforts be in vain?
But at such a moment, she absolutely couldn’t panic.
So, Nie Xiaosu replied with feigned composure.
“You’ve made a lot of money, and it’s time to resign and enjoy life.”
“Thank you for your understanding, Miss Nie.”
Tan Feng couldn’t stop smiling.
“Alright, you can submit your resignation today. I’m very busy these few days, so I won’t be able to see you off.”
Nie Xiaosu said with deliberate implication.
“Miss Nie, you’re very busy these few days? As I recall, the Hongfeng Electronics Factory isn’t particularly busy during this period.”
Just as he had expected, Tan Feng’s interest was piqued.
“It’s not about the Hongfeng Electronics Factory.”
Nie Xiaosu continued to whet Tan Feng’s appetite.
“If it’s not about the Hongfeng Electronics Factory, then what is it?”
Tan Feng asked with excited curiosity.
“Tan Feng, you’re my most trusted subordinate, so I won’t hide anything from you. In a few days, I’ll be attending a private gathering in the capital with some friends from the business circle. I heard that people from the China Dragon Tiger Club will also be there. I want to prepare well. The insider information for this stock will be absolutely astonishing, and I want to make good use of this opportunity. Once I earn a astronomical sum, I won’t run the Hongfeng Electronics Factory anymore. There are too many electronics factories in Sandong City, and running an electronics factory is tiring, both physically and mentally.”
Nie Xiaosu said with an air of great importance.
Tan Feng fell for it again.
The Dragon Tiger Club was a private gathering for China’s wealthy. To enter this circle meant the insider information would be incredibly explosive.
“Miss Nie, perhaps I should delay my resignation and finish this last job with you?”
Tan Feng probed.
“Manager Tan, I advise you against it. Stocks are something to be tasted, not indulged in. You’ve already earned more money than you can spend, and there’s no need to take further risks. You know, the stock market has risks.”
Nie Xiaosu played hard to get.
“Miss Nie, is it because I’m resigning that you don’t want to share insider information with me anymore?”
Tan Feng deliberately used a provocation.
“Manager Tan, please don’t think that way. You know I’m someone who values reciprocity. Over the years, you’ve helped me make a lot of money, and it’s only natural for me to repay you. Since you’ve said so, I’ll still bring you along this time. As I said before, remember to sell promptly after buying. The stock market has risks, and it’s always right to proceed with caution.”
Nie Xiaosu’s expression was that of a seasoned actress, and Tan Feng didn’t detect anything amiss.
And so, another week passed.
Chen Feng, following the plan, gave Nie Xiaosu a list of five stocks that appeared to be good-quality but were actually junk.
Nie Xiaosu immediately passed the list to Tan Feng.
Tan Feng didn’t doubt it for a moment and, full of confidence, borrowed a large sum of money to buy the five stocks.
Just as predicted, as soon as Tan Feng bought in, the five stocks plummeted into junk, becoming worth mere cents.
Upon closer calculation, Tan Feng had lost an astronomical amount of money.
This money was from the bank, which was manageable. The problem was that this money was from usury.
Under immense pressure, Tan Feng chose to jump to his death.
“Chen Feng, your ability to trap people is truly terrifying. Fortunately, you’re not a bad person, or else, who knows how many good people would suffer.”
Nie Xiaosu exclaimed.
“Miss Nie, you flatter me.”
Chen Feng smiled humbly.
“By the way, Chen Feng, with your high talent in stock speculation, why don’t you make money by trading stocks? Honestly, working for someone is good, but trading stocks is easier.”
Nie Xiaosu asked, sighing.
“Miss Nie, as I said before, China’s stock market is different from Western markets. China’s stock market has too many ‘ghosts and monsters.’ Essentially, the Chinese stock market is not a stock market; it’s an ATM for China’s top-tier institutions. When these people need money, they will mercilessly harvest retail investors. It’s too difficult to make a living from the Chinese stock market. It’s more practical to work honestly.”
Chen Feng explained patiently.
“Chen Feng, Chen Feng, your perspective is truly not that of an employee. Alright, let’s not talk about this. Prepare yourself properly. This afternoon, I’ll take you to the internal meeting of the Sandong City Electronics Factory Industry Association…”
Nie Xiaosu said seriously.