That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1661 What kind of logic is this?
"The newspaper reports were mainly intended to expose the deceptive advertising practices of Southwest Heavy Truck, and had no intention of affecting the company's stock price."

"Huh? It won't affect the stock price? Then, Mr. Li, how much higher can Southwest Heavy Truck's stock price go?"

When a person's perspective is limited to a certain point, they will be skeptical of everything that does not conform to their judgment.

So even though Li Ye explained things to Yue Lingshan, she still felt that Li Ye was "making a fortune in silence," so in the end she still cautiously tried to get some inside information about the transaction from Li Ye.

Li Ye smiled and said, "Aren't you worried that the market will crash tomorrow and wipe out 70% of your profits?"

Yue Lingshan said awkwardly, "Of course I'm worried! My monthly salary is only a few hundred yuan. If I lost two years' worth of salary in a single day, I would be heartbroken."

Moreover, many people around me didn't dare to buy today because they felt the price had risen too much. Only I listened to Mr. Li's advice beforehand and managed to grab a little when it was cheaper.”

"Even though I studied economics, I couldn't predict such high-risk financial games. However, I can offer some advice from a psychological perspective."

Li Ye said, "If you feel that no one around you is buying, then the probability of a price increase tomorrow is relatively high. But when many people around you are preparing to buy, you should start to avoid risks."

"Huh? What kind of logic is that?"

"Logic? Sister Yue, let me give you one last piece of advice: there's no logic to playing the stock market in mainland China."

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For ordinary people, the rise and fall of Myanmar A shares is "counterintuitive." Just when you think it has risen too much and is about to fall back, it will push it to a new high to show you.

When you regret not buying yesterday and feel that it will continue to rise, it's likely to plummet and bury you.

I never look at a stock's performance or candlestick chart when it comes to price fluctuations; I only look at the participation of retail investors. When small investors are cautiously observing, it can rise to the sky. But when retail investors rush in, it's bound to fall.

So tell me, what's the logic behind this?
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Shortly after Li Ye ended his call with Yue Lingshan, his younger sister Fu Yiruo arrived and reported the situation to Li Ye face-to-face.

"Brother, we tracked and analyzed Southwest Heavy Truck's stock today and confirmed that there are at least two major players involved. However, they seem to be working together, likely in concert."
If you have any ideas about this stock, then I have to take action tomorrow, otherwise it will incur too many unnecessary costs.

We will not get involved in this stock.

Li Ye rejected Fu Yiruo's suggestion, stating bluntly, "We shouldn't interfere at all. You just need to keep detailed records and find any evidence of their malicious manipulation of the market."

"Bro, that's a bit... you know."

Fu Yiruo's face revealed a mischievous smile: "Brother, if you're talking about the tricks they play, those are all things our disciples and grand-disciples learned. If you're going to accuse them of manipulating the market, well, we'll just... hehehe."

Hearing Fu Yiruo's "hehehe" laughter and seeing the sly smile on her face, Li Ye knew that his younger sister was making fun of him.

Over the years, Fu Yiruo and her mother Fu Guiru have been making waves in the overseas financial markets, constantly innovating and using all sorts of new methods. If we're talking about market manipulation, then the Li family is the biggest crocodile. So Fu Yiruo is mocking Li Ye for crying wolf.

Li Ye flicked his sister on the head and said irritably, "Did I tell you to manipulate mainland stocks? Who cares if you mess around with overseas stocks? The mainland stock market is just a long-term investment, who can find fault with you?"

Fu Yiruo covered her forehead and begged for forgiveness repeatedly: "Yes, yes, I was wrong, brother. Our whole family are loyal capitalists, and our loyalty to China is as clear as day."

"Keep being cheeky? If you keep being cheeky, you'll be going on a blind date tomorrow."

"I'm busy tomorrow, I have work to do for you! I'm very busy, I have to go now, I have a meeting tonight."

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Watching Fu Yiruo escape like the wind, Li Ye was filled with anger, laughter, and helplessness.

Having a disobedient younger sister is such a headache!

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Li Ye was extremely worried, while Dong Shan was overjoyed.

After speaking with Li Ye yesterday, he took Li Ye's threat very seriously and was very worried. After all, Li Ye's past record was too outstanding, to the point that his words were almost law. If Li Ye said that Southwest Heavy Truck's stock would fall below its issue price, it really would.

Although Dong Shan's powerful backer said there was no problem, Southwest Heavy Truck's stock really did fall below its issue price after the market opened this morning, and Dong Shan was devastated.

But Dong Shan soon witnessed the "power of money." As long as you have enough money, even a pile of shit can be coated with a charming golden color.

After the market closed, Dong Shan received a call from his older brother: "Dong Shan, how much did you make today?"

Dong Shan swallowed hard, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "I was quite busy today and didn't have time to buy stocks."

"Didn't have time to buy it? Heh~" The voice on the other end of the phone first sneered, then said sarcastically, "You don't trust your older brother, but you trust Li Ye instead, don't you?"

"Whoo~"

Dong Shan let out a long sigh, then said frankly, "I am indeed very worried. Even now, I am still very worried. Brother, this increase is too abnormal. There must be something fishy going on. Aren't we drawing too much attention?"

The older brother asked curiously, "You're actually afraid of attracting too much attention? If it's not eye-catching, how will people know your stocks are making money? If it's not eye-catching, who will buy your stocks? If they don't buy your stocks, how will you liquidate your holdings?"

"Let me tell you, Dong Shan, our stock will rise for ten consecutive days, each day more eye-catching than the last. What you need to do is provide a reasonable explanation for this eye-catching phenomenon. As for whether you want to take this opportunity to make a fortune, that's your own business. Don't blame me for not warning you."

Dong Shan was speechless.

These past few days, he's been like a puppet, blankly following the other party's arrangements. Although he knows that the other party will eventually make a lot of money from both lines at the same time, he doesn't know the specific operational details.

But now he roughly understands that Southwest Heavy Truck's stock has risen for ten consecutive days, luring in envious retail investors to take over the shares. At the same time, the person on the other end of the phone will transfer other non-tradable shares to make double the profit.

Dong Shan wasn't worried about the non-tradable stocks, since it was a matter of mutual consent, but what about the retail investors trading on the exchange?
Ten consecutive days of gains, even if it's a 30% increase each day, is still an incredible number. What will happen to those retail investors when the true value of the stock is revealed?
Perhaps in the elder brother's eyes, those stock market investors are insignificant ants, and even he, Dong Shan, is just an animal slightly more advanced than ants.

Animals should have the awareness of animals. If you are given a bone, you should quickly bite it while making a "mmm" sound.

Dong Shan thought for a full half hour before finally dialing his wife Zheng Meiqin's number: "Hey, Meiqin, tomorrow open a few securities accounts in Mom and Dad's names and buy shares in our company's stock."

Zheng Meiqin was silent for a few seconds, then said, "I bought some today, in an account opened in my mother's name." "Oh~"

Dong Shan paused for a moment, then said, "Then buy even more tomorrow. The more the better."

"The more the merrier?"

Zheng Meiqin was slightly taken aback and hurriedly asked, "Did your older brother give you the news? Did he say how much it would eventually rise to? Ten yuan or fifteen yuan?"

Dong Shan was somewhat stunned; he hadn't expected his wife to be so "predictable."

So he asked, bewildered, "How did you know my brother gave me the message? How did you know it would go up to fifteen yuan?"

"Do you even need to ask?"

Zheng Meiqin said matter-of-factly, "Big brother has made you prepare for so long. After the listing, you're bound to make a fortune. We can't have worked so hard just to lose money, can we?"

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"Keep this confidential. Sell all your stocks in seven or eight days."

Dong Shan hung up the phone and smiled bitterly. He didn't understand what was wrong with him lately; he couldn't even keep up with his wife's taste.

Did I really trust Li Ye too much?

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On Tuesday, Southwest Heavy Truck's stock continued its surge, rising 50 percent. On Wednesday, it rose another 30 percent, jumping from 2.61 yuan to nearly 10 yuan in just three days.

On Wednesday afternoon, Dong Shan released a "major announcement" related to Southwest Heavy Truck.

Southwest Heavy Truck recently participated in the international TDP heavy truck exhibition and won the grand prize, beating out world-renowned heavy truck brands such as Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Scania in the evaluation process.

When Li Ye saw this news, he felt that this world was truly outrageous. A state-owned enterprise would actually resort to such a low-level scam.

Let alone domestic heavy trucks in the 1990s, even 30 or 40 years from now, those mainland heavy truck brands that have achieved great development will not dare to be so "far ahead"!

But Southwest Heavy Truck did just that, and there are pictures to prove it.

The photos on the promotional brochure weren't fake; a row of world-renowned heavy trucks were displayed alongside Southwest Heavy Truck, and a group of blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners were giving Southwest Heavy Truck a thumbs-up and even officially awarding it a certificate of merit.
Judging from this advertisement, do you think it's true or not?

Of course this is true.

This is similar to many competitions in later generations: pay a registration fee, participate in an international invitational tournament, and then you become a world champion.

As for which countries and what level of players were invited to this international invitational tournament, and under what specific evaluation conditions the competition was held, that's not something the average person would know.

I'll have a contest with you to see who has longer leg hair. If mine is longer, I'll be the champion, okay?
There's nothing wrong with it!

With the release of this major news, the various negative reports targeting Southwest Heavy Truck have been met with fierce retaliation.

Why are baseless accusations and slanders collectively targeting the pride of domestic products?

Why are domestic brands that have gained recognition overseas neglected in China?

As Southwest Heavy Truck's stock price soared, these counterattacks quickly escalated, and under the deliberate guidance of some individuals, Southwest Heavy Truck's competitor, Jingnan Group, was even implicated as the culprit behind the slander.

On Friday, Li Ye was cornered in his office by several reporters who were eager to stir up trouble, and he was forced to give a very reluctant interview.

"Deputy General Manager Li, as the main leader in charge of marketing at Jingnan Group, what is your opinion on the malicious comments targeting Southwest Heavy Truck recently?"

"Deputy General Manager Li, as a company spun off from Jingnan Group, are you willing to help Southwest Heavy Truck continue its development?"

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Li Ye appeared impatient and said rudely, "If you're asking for my opinion on the comments in the newspaper, then I can only say I have no comment."
But if you ask whether Southwest Heavy Truck's high technology is real or fake, I can tell you with certainty that their technology is fake and cannot withstand the testing and investigation of any national professional testing department. Please note that I am referring to national testing departments, not private institutions.”

"Deputy General Manager Li, why are you so certain? When you made this comment, was it influenced by the personal opinions of your competitors?"

"No comment, sorry, I'm leaving get off work now."

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Several reporters were furious when Li Ye abruptly ended their interviews. Naturally, in the subsequent writing process, they used sharp words to relentlessly criticize Li Ye.

Then the head office called Li Ye over for a very serious questioning.

"Li Ye, why were you so impulsive? As a core manager of the company, you must be careful about your words and actions. Look at how this matter has become so public; we've made a laughing stock of ourselves."

Li Ye sat there with his head down, not saying a word, like an honest child receiving a stern reprimand from a teacher. However, the slight upturn of his lips betrayed his true feelings.

I'm going to make a big scene, otherwise why would the higher-ups investigate Southwest Heavy Truck?

Li Ye had previously asked the head office to report the matter to higher authorities and conduct a thorough investigation into Southwest Heavy Truck's false advertising, but in the eyes of those above, it was "too trivial" to bother with such a minor issue.

But what if this matter blows up? What if it involves large sums of money?
If you can't be bothered with trivial matters, then escalate the situation to the point of being as big as a watermelon.

To investigate something, there must be a reason worth investigating. Whether it's confiscating illegal gains, issuing a hefty fine, or preventing a serious crisis, these are all important conditions for investigation.

If Dong Shan's fraudulent behavior had only harmed a few drivers, it would have been a minor incident that was eventually resolved peacefully. However, the incident became known throughout the country, and many people were afraid to wait until the moment when "something happened."

If something goes wrong, someone has to take responsibility.

How did you manage to supervise this? How could you not have discovered such serious fraud? What were you all doing?

(End of this chapter)