Financial Workplace Survival Guide – CH 035

Chapter 35 ☆, Guess The Heart Game: Whoever Takes It Seriously Loses.

Who wrote the report would probably remain a mystery forever.

As Xixi said, this person couldn’t tolerate her, so they asked her to leave.

If it wasn’t this incident, they would have found another opportunity.

Xin Xin remembered that Chen Lisha had told her she would find a way to deal with Xixi. But she still couldn’t believe that Chen Lisha would do something like writing a report to frame her.

Mary criticized Xin Xin’s usual naiveté: “You’ve worked for so many years, and you’re still a college student after all.”

Xin Xin didn’t like Xixi, but it was hard to accept her departure in this way.

Mary analyzed, “Chen Lisha didn’t need to take action. She only needed to stir things up. There are so many people in the company who hate Xixi. The subordinates she once oppressed could easily do this with a simple provocation. Besides, it’s not certain that Ashley wrote the report. “

Xin Xin didn’t understand. They were all just workers; why go to such lengths?

“You think everyone is like you? People’s hearts are complex. They’ll do irrational things out of inexplicable emotions. Have you ever offended Xixi? Hasn’t she been obsessed with hating you for years, even self-destructively spreading rumors to make things difficult for you? If everyone conformed to the homo economicus hypothesis, there wouldn’t be so many irrational emotions of love and hate. “

Xin Xin couldn’t refute it.

Furthermore, it wasn’t just human emotions that didn’t conform to the homo economicus hypothesis. If all investments conformed to the homo economicus hypothesis, and every investor was a qualified investor, how could there be so many examples of families being destroyed?

Soon, Xin Xin stopped thinking about it. At the weekend evening meeting, when the sales departments were reporting their performance, Zhang Qiao raised a problem with Xin Xin.

The Chengzhou Road Sales Department had always performed well, producing several top salespeople. But recently, a major private client filed a complaint. This client was personally maintained by the sales department manager, but this week, the complaint was brought directly to the branch office.

Xin Xin took a look at the client’s financial strength and saw that it was very substantial. It was rare for a client like this to complain to the branch office.

The head of the Chengzhou Road branch was a man named Wang Zhuo. He had been working in marketing since he joined the company and had never worked in the middle or back office.

When Wang Zhuo first started, the capital market was still in its exploratory stages, and the management of practitioners was not standardized. He originally worked in insurance but later switched to the securities industry when it began to develop. He was extremely perceptive, and his career would have been much more advanced if not for his limited education and expertise.

Xin Xin had met him several times during company meetings and had also interacted with him during inspections.

Wang Zhuo was over 50, but he maintained a remarkably good appearance, looking no more than 40. He was also friendly and elegant, leaving a good impression. Xin Xin only asked him about the complaint after the meeting.

“Mr. Wang, what exactly is the matter with this complaint?”

Wang Zhuo smiled slightly and said cautiously, “We suspect this client may be managing multiple accounts, which poses a certain risk, so we’ve restricted some of her accounts.”

Xin Xin was startled. “Some?” “

Wang Zhuo paused. “I estimate she’s holding the stock accounts of at least dozens of people.”

Xin Xin was taken aback. “With so many people, did they do due diligence?”

Wang Zhuo glanced at Xin Xin and said cryptically, “We did, but the investors were very cooperative and insisted they were using the accounts themselves.”

Even with such a high risk, someone was willing to lend her their accounts. Xin Xin understood. “She owns a company? Are they her employees?”

Wang Zhuo hesitated, “Ms. Xin, this is a lot of information that’s been exposed, but I suspect it’s more than a hundred accounts. You may not know this person, but she used multiple accounts to buy stock in just one company. I suspect they’re manipulating Fengchun Group’s stock price.”

Xin Xin suddenly realized and lowered her voice, “Where does this woman come from?”

Wang Zhuo smiled but said nothing. After a long pause, he spoke with emphasis, “Unemployed.”

Xin Xin’s heart was pounding as she quickly gave Wang Zhuo a command: “Investigate thoroughly. If you have any evidence, report it to the China Securities Regulatory Commission. I’ll report it. You can keep the complaint; I’ll explain it to the higher-ups.”

It was truly effortless.

If they could actually get hold of something on Fengchun Group, while it wouldn’t necessarily be of much use, it might be able to help Zheng Zaochuan.

Su Chengjie was the legal representative of Fengchun Group.

But out of caution, Xin Xin decided to hold off and not tell Zheng Zaochuan until she found evidence.

When she returned home that evening, Zheng Zaochuan wasn’t home. Although she didn’t know what he was busy with, Xin Xin knew he’d barely slept lately. It seemed his struggle with Su Chengjie was a tough one.

In a short while, Xin Xin’s appetite had become more refined, and the food she cooked always seemed lacking in flavor.

She grew bored but refused to admit it was because she cared about Zheng Zaochuan.

Gao Ling invited Xin Xin to dinner over the weekend.

For some reason, even though nothing had happened between her and Zheng Zaochuan, she felt a sense of guilt.

She decided to go along, as the saying goes, “to seem to see the end.” She consoled herself by telling herself that she and Zheng Zaochuan hadn’t established a one-on-one sexual contract, and she and Gao Ling weren’t even remotely related, so a meal together wasn’t too much to ask.

However, such was her bad luck.

Xin Xin and Gao Ling ran into Zheng Zaochuan at a restaurant.

The situation was as follows. Gao Ling had seen news reports about Xin Xin’s company’s troubles and suspected she might be involved. He sent her a message, but she didn’t respond. He decided to wait until the situation was resolved before asking about it.

Xin Xin had been absent from social media during her hectic period, and only explained the situation to Gao Ling after the situation was resolved.

Gao Ling didn’t blame her for her indifference and happily dined with her.

As they chatted, Xin Xin felt a gaze fixed on her.

Looking up, she met Zheng Zaochuan’s eyes.

They were several meters apart, and Zheng Zaochuan stared at her intently, his face expressionless, as if he were looking at a stranger.

Xin Xin’s heart felt like it was being gripped by a hand. She tried to feign a casual greeting, but Zheng Zaochuan quickly looked away and went up to the second floor of the hotel with his companions.

Gao Ling noticed her absentmindedness and followed her gaze, only to see the back of a man in a suit. Although they had only met once, Gao Ling recognized Zheng Zaochuan.

“Xin Xin, I like you very much. I can’t promise you a life of luxury, nor do I have the confidence to win your heart. But if you’re willing to accept me, I will be tolerant to the utmost. I’ll always be there for you whenever you need me. I hope you’ll seriously consider our relationship.”

Gao Ling hadn’t intended to say these words today, but at that moment, he keenly sensed a feeling of urgency.

Xin Xin stared blankly at Gao Ling’s serious expression, her mind unable to stop thinking of Zheng Zaochuan—his half-smile, half-joking, ambiguous, and gentle manner.

This was a true confession: clear, unadorned, and sincere.

It shouldn’t be like Zheng Zaochuan’s—playful, joking, and never-ending.

But at this moment, Xin Xin clearly realized how crucial Zheng Zaochuan’s presence was to her.

As a child, Xin Xin had seen a movie called “Little Sweethearts.” The hero and heroine in the story constantly played a game of “dare or not.” At the time, she thought this was a twisted kind of love.

But now, she suddenly realized that she and Zheng Zaochuan had also been playing the same game of “whoever gets serious first loses.”

They’d dragged it out until now simply because they refused to admit it, and the losers were themselves.

“Gao Ling, thank you. But I’m sorry, I can’t accept you.”

Gao Ling’s shoulders slumped, and he gave a wry smile. “What bad luck! I shouldn’t have chosen this restaurant.”

Xin Xin’s vision blurred, and she quietly wiped away an untimely tear. Gao Ling considerately pretended not to notice. “You might not believe this, but I’m also very popular. If you reject me, be careful; you’ll end up crying in regret one day.”

Xin Xin burst into laughter. “Yes, yes, yes. I wish you a beautiful wife. I’ll try harder, and I won’t let you know when I cry.”

Should one choose someone they like or someone who’s right for them? Xin Xin faced this age-old dilemma, and she made the choice easily.

That night, Zheng Zaochuan still didn’t come home.

Xin Xin called Mary for the first time, seeking emotional support.

On the other end of the line, besides Mary, there was also Zhang Qiao’s voice.

“I’ve cut up some fruit for you. Eat while you’re doing it, or your throat will hurt.”

Xin Xin was overwhelmed by their affection. “When are you planning on getting married?”

Mary smiled and said, “You worry about yourself. I’m not in a rush. How could I not have seen that you had the potential to be two-timing?”

Xin Xin cried out in injustice, “I clearly don’t even have one.”

Mary was straightforward in her relationships, not resorting to roundabout ways. She advised Xin Xin, “Confess. I think Zheng Zaochuan will say yes.” Xin Xin angrily replied, “Why should I confess?”

“Or maybe he confesses, and you say yes.” After thinking about it, Mary felt… Impossible. “I don’t think so. He’s probably trying to compete with you, wanting to see you completely obsessed with him.”

Xin Xin felt an inexplicable competitive streak. “I’m not completely obsessed with him.”

Mary lost her patience. “This whole tortuous process of yours is enough for me to have eight relationships. Okay, tell me, what do you want? Him falling head over heels in love with you and becoming your bootlicker? That’s impossible. He’s not that kind of man. Besides, if he were that kind of man, would he make you so anxious and worried?”

Xin Xin felt frustrated. The saying “master in theory, dwarf in action” really applied to her.

She lacked the courage to pursue love, and if someone pursued her, she would probably run away. Perhaps Zheng Zaochuan just wanted to see her completely obsessed with him, but she also wanted to see Zheng Zaochuan completely obsessed with her.

Mary smiled and said, “How about this? Leave the choice to him. See how he reacts, and then react accordingly.”

Xin Xin had no choice but to accept the offer.

However, as soon as she hung up the phone, she saw Zheng Zaochuan’s WeChat Moments. He was carefree, drinking and singing with a group of beautiful women, even posting short videos. Xin Xin cursed herself for not living up to her expectations and turned off the lights to go to sleep.