Mixed in 1980

Chapter 528 Born Bad
The gold futures market strategy has already been implemented; we can simply wait for the price of gold to skyrocket. It's not worth Chen Lao Er making a special trip.

"Aunt Wenya, what do you think of the medical projects we have on hand?"

"Medical project?" Zhou Wenya was slightly taken aback.

Starting in 2017, huge investments were made until the outbreak of biological warfare. In just five years, the returns far exceeded what ordinary people could imagine.

The biological warfare is not over yet; the future is promising.

After a moment's thought, he said, "There will be huge profits to be made for a long time to come. Even if the biological war ends and prices fall, they won't fall too much."

"It belongs to a high-profit industry."

"But without a core competitive advantage, there will be a lot of management problems in the future, after all, we already have enough companies."

"I recommend selling."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lao Er nodded in agreement: "We're on the same page. Although it can make money, it takes too much energy. It's better to just sell it off."

"Sell it for a good price while the biological warfare is still ongoing."

"Who will you sell it to?" Zhou Wenya asked.

Chen Lao Er nodded and said, "These are all profitable businesses. There's no reason for them to benefit the foreigners. Let's hold a business reception and invite domestic business owners."

"We only sell to overseas markets; we don't sell to domestic markets."

Seeing Zhou Wenya's confusion, he explained, "That little rascal Zhou Jing'an is too picky and can't take on anything, so let him take over the domestic ones."

Zhou Jing'an, Zhou Jingshu's brother.

Guan Xiaoyu had no expectations for her son to become a dragon among men. He wanted his son to do whatever he wanted and live a happy life. Anyway, with his uncle spoiling him, he wouldn't be bullied.

They also have no shortage of money.

When she got married, Chen Fan gave her such a large dowry, and her family also provided a lot of subsidies, so she hardly spent any of it. It was enough for several generations to live on.

Born into such a family, with older and younger cousins ​​protecting them, they lack no shortage of resources, making it easy to accomplish things and earn money.

But to make big money, you really need to have the skills.

Zhou Jing'an is in this awkward situation. He owns several companies and can easily earn tens of millions of yuan a year, but he can't earn more than that.

Ability determines the upper limit.

After all, he was his cousin whom he had watched grow up. He had taken the blame for him many times since childhood, and Chen Lao Er had taken good care of him. It was a good opportunity to give him these properties that needed to be cleared out.

It's better than letting outsiders benefit.

They won't give it away for free; they'll offer a huge discount. Anyway, this kid isn't short of money. His aunt owns a residential complex in Hong Kong, and half of the rent collected goes to Zhou Jing'an.

Zhou Wenya also knows Zhou Jing'an very well.

He's a good kid. He seems a bit reckless, but he's sensible and never acts recklessly because of his uncle's influence, nor does he cause trouble for the family.

This is very rare.

They are far better than those rich kids who become powerful overnight, think they are the boss and bully others.

Large families fear this kind of descendant the most.

One wrong move and your whole family could be wiped out; such things have happened countless times throughout history: "I'll make some arrangements later and have someone connect with Jing'an."

"Hopefully this kid can stay calm."

Chen Lao Er shook his head, feeling frustrated. "That kid has big ambitions, but lacks the skills. I'll give him some pointers later. I need to make sure the people in the companies below are capable and effective."

"Don't worry!" Zhou Wenya smiled.

No wonder Chen Fan values ​​Chen Lao Er so much; he is indeed very protective of his own. With him around, the next two or three generations of the Chen family will not be able to be bullied.

After discussing Zhou Jing'an's matter, Zhou Wenya changed the subject: "The unfavorable situation in the war between Russia and China has further stimulated the rise in gold prices, and our profits will be considerable."

"The stock market for raw jadeite is also experiencing a considerable upward trend."

"In just a few days, the increase exceeded 30%, but unfortunately the scale is too small, the upper limit is locked, and the amount of funds it can accommodate is always limited."

There's only so much raw jade available, and nobody can do anything about it.

Chen Lao Er pondered for a while: "I'll ask Lao Si later to see if we can lower the standards and let ordinary goods be listed as well."

Relaxing the standards?

Chen Yanyin also considered that once ordinary jadeite is listed on the market, the total market value of the jadeite stock market will soar, since most of what the mines produce is ordinary jadeite.

Currently, the products that can be launched on the market are all small, high-quality items.

Chen Yanyin is also worried that if the standards are relaxed, it might cause stock market turmoil, as jade pieces that fall below the standard for small-quality jade have low collectible value.

Just like jade.

Aside from high-quality colored jadeite or jadeite of icy or higher quality, all other jadeite has "value" in the market.

This value is limited to when merchants sell goods.

When they reach the players, they are sold as second-hand goods. They are not worthless, but many are only worth 10% of the price.

It has almost no collectible value.

The same principle applies to Hetian jade pebbles. Poor-quality pebbles are just stones; Chen Yanyin wouldn't even bother to glance at them if they were thrown into the trash.

When Chen Yanyin received a call from her second brother discussing lowering the standards, her brows furrowed.

The current standard is 15 stars!

"Why don't we give it a try?" Chen Yanyin muttered.

Under the impact of this wave of market activity, the total market value of the seed jade stock market has exceeded one trillion yuan, which seems like a lot, but it's not all that impressive.

Just over a hundred billion US dollars!

It is equivalent to a large listed company.

Compared to A-shares, Japanese stocks, and US stocks, it's just a fraction of the market, and its growth is limited by raw material availability, making further significant development difficult.

"The standard has been lowered to 11 stars."

“Each indicator must be no less than 2 stars, and at least one indicator must reach 3 stars. This quality of jade has a certain degree of playability and is recognized by the market.”

"Then try it!"

Trying it out isn't something you can do on your own; you need approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), and all the necessary procedures and formalities must be followed.

The people at the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) couldn't be happier than this.

Who doesn't want to expand their market?

With the relaxation of standards, the number of jadeite pebbles on the market can increase several times over. State-owned mines and factories have a lot of stockpiles, which can be exchanged for a large amount of capital.

This will give more funds a place to go.

Even so, procedures and formalities are still necessary and require a certain amount of time. Well-informed people have already begun purchasing qualified jade pebbles.

Chen Yanyin is also taking action.

There's no reason not to make money if it's possible. Large-scale acquisitions and the integration of several batches of bulk raw materials for listing together offer greater room for maneuver.

"Still living the kind of life you hate."

After finishing her work, Chen Yanyin couldn't help but complain that she didn't like doing serious work, but once she started, there was no turning back.

We must do everything we can to make the seed jade stock market thrive.

We can't lose face!

It's not a big deal if I lose face, but I'm afraid of embarrassing my husband. He's domineering and combative, and he's never lost a fight in his life. I can't let people laugh at my daughter.

"If you really don't like it, don't force your way in. The market will adjust itself." Lu You held his squirming daughter and patted her gently to calm her down.

"It's still unstable; we need to keep an eye on it."

Chen Yanyin hugged her daughter and kissed her: "You're just like your uncle, a little devil."

The little girl giggled, "My little uncle is the best."

Chen Yanyin rolled her eyes. How could it not be good? Xiao Wu probably saw a reflection of himself as a child in this girl, spoiling her rotten. After playing with the little girl for a while, Chen Yanyin turned to her husband: "We haven't been back to our hometown since the biological warfare. How about we go back for a visit?"

"I'll go pack my luggage." Lu You was overjoyed.

Because of the biological warfare, he hasn't been home for two years, and his little girl probably hasn't even forgotten what her grandparents look like.

I haven't been back for so long, I should prepare a gift.

Chen Yanyin was busy choosing gifts for her in-laws and her husband's older sister's family.

There's also his brother-in-law Lu Ming and his family.

Back then, I used some tricks to let Cao Ning experience all the pleasures of life, which led to Cao Ning having an affair and divorcing Lu Ming. Later, I arranged a job for Lu Ming as compensation.

Lu Ming has now remarried.

I got married last year, but because of the biological warfare, I couldn't go back home. My in-laws said that my new sister-in-law is a nice person and quite filial.

Chen Yanyin naturally wouldn't be stingy with a gift.

Since Lu You and I were in the capital, we couldn't take care of our parents-in-law. We had to rely on the Lu Ming and Lu Yan families to take care of them. No matter how you look at it, I was the one who benefited.

My in-laws don't want to live in Beijing, so all I can do is contribute more money.

The one thing my family has no shortage of is money.

After preparing everything and informing her parents, Chen Yanyin and her family of three headed to their hometown, Yanshan Town, in Guilin.

My hometown has changed a lot.

The old house originally allocated to Lu You had long ago been transformed by Chen Yanyin into a farmhouse with a strong local flavor, which is very suitable for rural life.

Tourists often come here to take photos and check in.

"Mom and Dad, we are back."

As soon as the car stopped at the door, Chen Yanyin called out to the inside. Her in-laws treated her well, and she regarded them as her own parents, without any sense of formality.

As soon as he finished speaking, Mr. and Mrs. Lu came out to greet him.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lu's mother picked up the little girl and cuddled her for a while. However, the little girl was restless and soon struggled to get down and ran around everywhere.

Lu's mother followed behind.

Chen Yanyin quickly said, "Mom, don't mind her. This girl was born in the Year of the Monkey, and she's never quiet at home. I really don't know who she took after."

"It's good for kids to be a little sturdy; they need to run around a lot to stay healthy," said Mrs. Lu, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Don't overwork yourself."

The old woman doted on her granddaughter, so Chen Yanyin didn't interfere. She went back to the living room to make tea, and soon after, Lu Yan came over with the two children.

As soon as Little Sweet Potato returned, she rushed into Chen Yanyin's arms: "Auntie, I missed you so much!"

I miss you too.

Chen Yanyin rubbed the little girl's head: "It's been more than two years since I came back. Little Sweet Potato has grown quite a bit taller and is almost a young lady."

"That's right, children grow up fast."

Lu Yan patted her daughter: "Go play with your cousin. Keep an eye on her and don't let her run outside."

Little Sweet Potato dragged her brother out together.

Chen Yanyin made a cup of tea for her sister-in-law: "Sister, how's business at the resort?"

Lu Yan picked up her teacup and cleared her throat: "The impact of the biological warfare is too great. It's good for a while and bad for a while. It's much worse than before."

He put down his cup and continued, "Our family was lucky. You invested so much back then. Guilin has a unique charm, and with animals around, it attracts many tourists."

"Many other guesthouses are not going to survive."

Chen Yanyin refilled the tea and nodded slightly: "There's nothing we can do. We can only endure it until the biological war is over."

Lu Yan smiled bitterly: "It's difficult for both!"

Chen Yanyin smiled and said, "Don't worry, it should be allowed after the three doses of vaccine are administered. I estimate it will be around the end of the year."

"Really?" Lu Yan's eyes lit up.

Chen Yanyin nodded slightly: "Don't worry, it will definitely be relaxed. Everyone has been holding back for two years. After it's relaxed, there will definitely be a wave of revenge spending."

"That would be perfect." Lu Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Yanyin smiled and changed the subject: "How is your new sister-in-law? We can't come back for their wedding."

"It's great, very worry-free."

Lu Yan couldn't help but smile: "My new sister-in-law used to work at the resort as a receptionist. She's a very nice person, and she should be here soon."

"That's great," Chen Yanyin said with a smile.

"They treat our parents very well, often coming here to eat. They smile much more often now. It's just that Xiao Zhi is a headache."

Xiao Zhi is Lu Ming's son with his ex-wife Cao Ning.

Chen Yanyin's impression of him was extremely bad: "He doesn't get along with his stepmother?"

“It’s not just that we don’t get along, we don’t even have basic respect for each other. Cao Ning has ruined that child, he’s incredibly unruly, and his parents have been driven crazy by him several times.” Lu Yan smiled bitterly.

Chen Yanyin was not surprised by this.

You can tell what a person will be like at three years old. Some naughty kids are not just naughty, they are born bad, it's ingrained in their genes, and they simply can't be taught.

Lu Yan continued, "Cao Ning often comes to see the child, but I don't know how she talks to the child. Every time she comes, the child throws a tantrum."

"How is Cao Ning?" Chen Yanyin picked up her teacup and took a sip.

Lu Yan curled her lip in disdain: "Didn't she find a rich man a few years ago, mess around for two years, and then get dumped? Does she really think anyone would marry her?"

"Rich people aren't stupid."

"The good days will suddenly come to an end. But it's hard for people to go from luxury to frugality. They can't handle hardship and don't know how to make money. What do you think they can do?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yanyin blinked.

Seeing her sister-in-law's gossipy expression, Lu Yan spat out, "That's enough. If you keep going, I'm afraid I'll offend your ears."

"Sister, don't do that. You can't just say half of what you mean. That's so suggestive."

"You're quite the gossip yourself."

Lu Yan rolled her eyes at her and said irritably, "Anyway, I'm just hanging out in nightclubs. You can guess the specifics without me having to tell you."

At this point, Lu Yan scoffed, "A couple of years ago, before my older brother remarried, she was thinking about getting back together with him. Bah, what a pipe dream."

"It's nothing more than seeing that my older brother is making money and wanting to find a new job, so he even made a scene at home."

"Pfft..." Chen Yanyin burst into laughter.

Lu Yan glared at her: "Stop gloating. I don't know where Cao Ning got the nerve. But some people are just born bad."

"When he was unhappy with his own life, he incited Xiaozhi to make trouble so that other people's lives wouldn't be easy either."

Fortunately, my new sister-in-law is very understanding.

"My new sister-in-law is pregnant too. She just had a prenatal checkup a few days ago and is almost three months along."

Just then, the phone rang.

Lu Yan looked at the caller ID and said to Chen Yanyin, "It's my older brother calling. He should be here soon. You two sisters-in-law can chat then."

After speaking, he slid the answer button.

In an instant, Lu Yan's face darkened, and she gritted her teeth: "Brother, don't worry, wait at the door, I'll drive over and be there soon."

He hung up after saying that, and Chen Yanyin hurriedly asked, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Lu Yan stood up and walked out: "That little rascal Xiao Zhi pushed my sister-in-law down. You stay at home, I'll drive over and take her to the hospital first."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yanyin opened her mouth wide and muttered to herself, "Sure enough, a born bad seed."

(End of this chapter)