Zhao Hui and Miao Che were both industry insiders and understood immediately.

What the short sellers wanted was to drive the stock price down to the forced liquidation point of the pledged shares, and then gobble up the liquidated shares to gain control of the company.

However, what if, before the liquidation, someone released a signal to the market that a large amount of capital was preparing to acquire Company name.

Then, in the entire market, both the bulls and bears would turn around to scramble for shares, and the desire of those wanting to snap up the liquidated positions would naturally be thwarted.

Two billion is exactly 5% of Company name's market value before it was shorted, which constitutes a reportable position.

If handled properly, this shot of adrenaline would certainly be effective.

After Chen Cheng finished speaking, the group fell silent.

Chen Cheng took a sip of tea and watched their expressions; by connecting these people and events, he had already sensed the underlying meaning.

Zhao Hui was angry that someone had used Dai Qixing to obtain a loan, making a fortune in just a few days, while his mentor—Dai Qiye—had died under unclear circumstances.

Aside from feeling some guilt towards Teacher Ouyang, this matter actually had nothing to do with him, and there was no need for him to get involved.

He couldn't get involved anyway; banking matters could only be clearly investigated by bank personnel.

When the time was right, he would still tell Old Madam about this; otherwise, keeping it bottled up inside wasn't a solution.

Chen Cheng made up his mind.

"Let's go, Senior Apprentice Brother, it's about time."

Chen Cheng checked his watch, stood up, and said with a smile.

"Hmm? Okay!"

Zhao Hui looked stunned for a moment.

In fact, he already understood in his heart.

After Director Dai approved the first loan, he realized it wasn't enough and used unconventional means to approve the second one.

"Alright then, since Junior Apprentice Brother lives in the same residential complex as you, there's no need for me to be the driver. I'll head off first." Miao Che said to the two with a smile.

"Alright, Senior Apprentice Brother Miao, don't worry, I will definitely get Senior Apprentice Brother there safely."

Chen Cheng looked at Zhao Hui and smiled; Ode to Joy really was a small pond with many big fish, all capable people.

One is a branch president of a major state-owned bank, the other is the CFO of Company Name.

Hmm, Andy lives in Building 6. He had been so busy with Dai Qixing's affairs that he hadn't had time to go over and say hello.

Miao Che left by taxi, and Chen Cheng drove Zhao Hui's car into the underground garage.

Zhao Hui noticed Chen Cheng was very familiar with the place and didn't need any directions at all. Without suspicion, he asked, "I've been busy today and haven't had a chance to chat with you in detail, Junior Apprentice Brother."

"How did you end up living here, Junior Apprentice Brother?"

Chen Cheng smiled; why was this Imperial Uncle still guarding against him like a thief?

Since they had met, and they were buddies, he naturally wouldn't stand by and watch his Senior Apprentice Brother go down the wrong path.

From now on, I, Chen Jianan, will handle all the sugar-coated bullets; there's no need for Senior Apprentice Brother to worry.

How could Zhao Hui know that in such a brief moment, so many thoughts had popped into Chen Cheng's head.

"I bought the house here two years ago. It just so happens that two friends moved back and also live in this complex, so I didn't bother looking for a new place." Chen Cheng shrugged.

Chen Cheng continued to introduce, "Two beauties. One is the CFO of Company Name, who lives in Building 6; the other is my alumnus from Stanford, a researcher at a biochemical institute, who lives on the 22nd floor."

"Junior Apprentice Brother, which one do you like?" Zhao Hui pressed the elevator button and turned to tease him with a smile.

"Senior Apprentice Brother, you're joking. They're just friends. I'll introduce you to them another day." Chen Cheng smiled and defended himself.

Zhao Hui chuckled without responding, then said, "Thank you for what you did for Xiao Rui."

"You're too polite, Senior Apprentice Brother, it was just a small favor."

After saying goodbye to Zhao Hui, Chen Cheng went to Ye Zhenzhen's place.

As soon as he entered, Ye Zhenzhen looked at Chen Cheng with resentment and grabbed a pillow to hit him, "That was my new car, my new car!"

Damn, when this woman goes crazy, why is she like a tiger?

Chen Cheng hurriedly dodged, but the room was only so big; in a few moves, Chen Cheng was cornered.

"Hey, Ye Zhenzhen, don't come any closer." Chen Cheng begged for mercy like a little lamb.

"Oh, Little Orange? What are you going to do if I come closer?" Watching Chen Cheng's clumsy acting, Ye Zhenzhen became playful. She propped one hand against the wall, tilted her head up, and lifted Chen Cheng's chin, "Scream, scream until your throat breaks, no one will come to save you."

Damn it, when have I, Chen Cheng, Chen Jianan, ever suffered this kind of grievance?

He grabbed Ye Zhenzhen's willow waist, and in an instant, the roles of attacker and defender were reversed.

He hooked her widow's peak with one hand and teased, "Oh, Ye the Bully, do you want to try screaming and see if any hero comes to save the damsel in distress?"

Being looked at by Chen Cheng from such a close distance and from above, Ye Zhenzhen's pretty face flushed red, and she pretended to be calm.

Her eyes rolled, and she raised her hands to hook around Chen Cheng's neck. Blinking her lively eyes, she put on a shy, maiden-like expression, "Hero Chen saved this maiden, and this maiden has no way to repay you, so how about I offer myself to repay your life-saving grace?"

Holy crap!

Chen Cheng was shocked by this crazy woman's train of thought. Was he being teased again?

When had he ever suffered such grievance?

Chen Cheng moved his hand on Ye Zhenzhen's waist down, supported her bottom, picked her up, and turned towards the bedroom.

Ye Zhenzhen had never seen this kind of situation before and panicked, "Chen Cheng, put me down, I was just joking with you."

"Put me down quickly," Ye Zhenzhen struggled incessantly.

Chen Cheng ignored Ye Zhenzhen's struggle, threw her onto the bed, and pressed himself over her. Looking down at her with a playful expression, he stroked her chin with one hand.

"Thump, thump, thump," for a moment, the air seemed to stand still, and only the sound of their thumping heartbeats could be heard.

Chen Cheng inexplicably remembered the system he had just acquired yesterday and immediately brought up the panel.

[System, open the favorability panel]

This master system arrived too late; he wasn't used to using it and kept forgetting.

[Ye Zhenzhen]

[Age: 28]

[Height: 168cm]

[Weight: 48kg]

[Favorability: 90]

Hmm?

Wait no, this favorability, is there some mistake?

Why do I remember the description for 90 favorability being "You are in me, and I am in you"?

Chen Cheng scratched his head in anxiety; what did that mean? Did he misunderstand the meaning of that phrase?

However, Chen Cheng was still somewhat surprised by Ye Zhenzhen's favorability towards him; it was even higher than for a boyfriend, probably equivalent to a couple in the heat of passion.

Ye Zhenzhen stared at Chen Cheng's handsome face, her small face flushed red, and she hooked her hands around Chen Cheng's neck and kissed him.

Holy crap!

Chen Cheng's eyes widened, and it took him a long while to react.

He hurriedly raised his hand to press against Ye Zhenzhen's eager red lips, staring blankly at her provocative gaze as a fire surged up in his gut.

"You agree?"

"What do you think?" Ye Zhenzhen looked at him provocatively.

Chen Cheng was speechless. If you didn't agree, why seduce me like this?

Ye Zhenzhen raised an eyebrow, "If you want to sleep with me, you can do it anytime. But after you wake up, you can only have me as your only woman."

Chen Cheng curled his lips; she was thinking quite beautifully.

Just keep provoking me, buddy.

Sooner or later, I'll take care of you.

Leaving Ye Zhenzhen behind, he stomped out of 2201 in a huff.

"Hahaha, giggle giggle~~~~"

Ye Zhenzhen watched Chen Cheng's pathetic retreating figure, covering her mouth and laughing until she doubled over.

"Little guy, you've been wild for so many years, won't you let big sister collect some interest occasionally?"

Regarding Ye Zhenzhen, it wasn't that he didn't have ideas about her, but rather that he had too many ideas.

If it had been any other woman, in that situation just now, he would have definitely charged at the enemy without hesitation.

Cheating on two boats wouldn't matter at all; if she wasn't happy, they could just break up.

The next one will be more obedient.

But Ye Zhenzhen was different; after spending so much time together, he was a bit reluctant.

He couldn't bear to ruin her.

He knew exactly what kind of person he was.

Gambling and drugs are irreconcilable, but the other one is truly impossible to quit.

If they weren't together, Scum Chen could be as wild as he wanted, and Ye Zhenzhen could console herself by saying "He's not my boyfriend."

If they were together, and Chen Cheng was this wild, Ye Zhenzhen would definitely go crazy.

How to describe the relationship between Chen Cheng and Ye Zhenzhen now?

It should be more like confidants.

Understanding each other, appreciating each other.

Comforting each other when lonely, sharing when happy.

But Chen Cheng himself knew that the two would sooner or later cross the line.

However, Chen Cheng still hoped this time would be later; Ye Zhenzhen had her own ideal career.

At the peak age of intelligence and experience, she really shouldn't be spinning in the vortex of love with someone as emotionally complicated as him.

Chen Cheng himself felt that ever since he realized he had transmigrated into a film and television world, he had become somewhat cold emotionally over the past few years.

He viewed this world more and more like a game player viewing NPCs.

Do you expect a game player to have sincere feelings for an NPC?

Is that possible?

Unless the NPC is curvy, fair-skinned, beautiful, and has long legs!

Most importantly, Ye Zhenzhen knew about all his messy business.

If he wanted to be with her, he could, but he'd have to dump all those women outside and only love her from now on.

These were Ye Zhenzhen's exact words.

Now, Ye Zhenzhen would tease him when she had nothing to do, just to compete with him, seeing when he couldn't hold back, so she could exclusively claim Chen Cheng's eight-pack abs.

At that time, Chen Cheng couldn't just eat and run without taking responsibility, right?

However, according to the theory of relativity, Chen Cheng was also competing with Ye Zhenzhen.

Waiting for her to accept the fact that he was a playboy.

Hehe...

Chen Cheng went back and took a shower, but still felt restless and hot. Tossing and turning, he couldn't fall asleep, so he finally got up and went to the wine cabinet to open a bottle of wine.

Chen Cheng rarely smoked, but he was very fond of alcohol.

He liked collecting it and also liked drinking it; from Baijiu, red wine, whiskey, to rice wine, yellow wine, and beer, they could all be found at his place.

After the renovation of apartment 2303 was finished, Chen Cheng had people stock it up according to the list he provided.

Looking at an inconspicuous wall, it could be exchanged for an apartment in Shanghai.

One can imagine the extent of Chen Cheng's love for alcohol.

While scrolling through his phone, Chen Cheng realized that he hadn't contacted his little lover since he got back.

His fingers slid across the screen, switching to a different WeChat account.

Upon opening it, he saw an avatar named Jingjing, with a small red dot displaying the number '8'.