Chapter Ten Departure

  Shareholders hunch their backs and stare with wide eyes as they enter the stock market.

  Last night, Old Zhang's wife had a final showdown with him, telling him to go out and find a job, no longer allowing him to trade stocks. She said that trading stocks is not something a decent person does, and she won't let him mess around anymore.

  It's not his wife's fault either. Ever since he took the money to play stocks, stock investor Old Zhang has never brought any money back home.

  Shareholder Old Zhang won't give up, he has made money in the stock market before!

  Besides, saying this can only prove you've never seen big money. Women are just long-haired and short-sighted.

  Old Zhang's wife is well-educated and has excellent moral character, never quarreling with her husband or making a scene. The neighbors have never heard them argue, let alone get physical. However, Old Zhang knows that his wife can be very stubborn; once she sets her mind on something, she will see it through to the end. Moreover, she won't give up until she achieves her goal.

  At night, when Old Zhang, a stock investor, went to bed, his wife asked him to "hand over the public grain".

  Old Zhang, a shareholder, is quite temperamental and straightforward, no beating around the bush!

  The wife still wants after one round of mahjong is finished.

  Old shareholder Zhang gritted his teeth and continued to fight back.

  Just finished, before stock investor Old Zhang could catch his breath, his wife is still asking for more.

  Originally, Old Zhang's stock trading in the market had almost exhausted his energy and spirit, how could he still hold on?

  But no way, wife insists!

  After two rounds, stock investor Old Zhang was powerless to resist and could only let his wife take over.

  Tossed and turned for a whole night.

  The sky is bright, his wife is still sleeping and hasn't made breakfast for Old Zhang, a stock investor.

  Old Zhang still had stocks on his mind, so he sat for a while, then forced himself to get up.

  Drank yesterday's leftover tea and gnawed on a cold mantou. Came back to the stock market again.

  As he was about to leave, stock investor Old Zhang took a look at his wife on the bed, seeing that she was sleeping soundly. Stock investor Old Zhang's heart was racing with anxiety, knowing that his wife would be resting well and would have to continue tonight.

  Still sharp-eyed, he spotted something off about stock investor Old Zhang at a glance: What's wrong, are you sick?

  Never mind, never mind. Stockholder Old Zhang was dealing with it while finding a corner to sit down.

  Still stock investor Old Zhang is on duty, even when he's sick he doesn't rest. Jian Te particularly moved.

  The two cities' major indexes opened lower.

  The Shanghai Composite Index opened lower and fell all the way down.

  Looking at the trend of the market, stock investor Old Zhang was shocked and broke out in a cold sweat.

  Sell out stocks with high P/E ratio. Didn't go against the trend, and continue to fall instead.

  Looking at the intraday chart of Rich Pointer stocks, stock investor Old Zhang clenched his right hand with his left hand.

  Stock investor Old Zhang suddenly remembered a famous stock market proverb:

  Hold your right hand with your left hand.

  Chinese stock investors all know that this proverb means: control your desires and don't operate lightly.

  Waiting for an opportunity, stock investor Old Zhang once again stood together with stock investor Old Zhang by the urinal.

  You said this stock can still be speculated on? Stockholder Old Zhang asked cautiously.

  "What do you mean?" said the old stockholder.

  Why is it so hard to make money here?! Stock investor Old Zhang let out a deep sigh.

  Are you waiting for a chance to make some money? An old stock investor asked beside the sink.

  A year ago, my wife lost her job. She was selling clothes in a mall and the owner thought she was too old, so they fired her. She was very capable and had high sales, often being the top performer, but the mall wouldn't let her continue because of her age, saying it affected their image. The boss could only ask her to go home. Originally, our family's living expenses relied on my wife's income, but after she came home, we were at a loss. My wife asked me to find a job that could bring in some income so we could make ends meet. Our child is in high school and will be taking the university entrance exam soon, so we need to prepare for that too. I don't think the stock market will rise anytime soon, so it's not something we can count on. Stock investor Old Zhang said helplessly.

  Is it empty now? Old stockman quietly glanced at old Zhang.

  Thanks again, if you hadn't stopped me yesterday, I would have listened to Fu Zhi's advice and bought more. Stock investor Old Zhang said sincerely.

  Are you hurt? The old stockholder kept washing his hands over and over again.

  No, just break even. Make a big fuss for nothing. Stock investor Old Zhang said.

  That's good. The old shareholder hung his head and looked at the water flowing out of the faucet.

  I'm just afraid of losing money, this is all the money I've saved up. Our family has no other hopes. Stock investor Old Zhang sighed after finishing speaking.

  Let's get out of here, this isn't a good place. The old stockholder suddenly said with an air of aged authority.

  "What's going on?" Old Zhang, a stock investor, asked in confusion.

  I don't have as much burden as you. I'll just go out and find something to do. The old stockholder shook off the water on his hands and left.

  Go with the flow, listen to advice, and eat a full meal. Stock investor Old Zhang said as he walked away from the sink.

  The next day, stock investor Old Zhang came again, and he stayed for a whole day.

  After the joint meeting ended, stock investor Old Zhang said to everyone:

  Today I bid farewell to everyone, I will no longer trade stocks.

  "How come you're not playing anymore?" Kent asked in surprise.

  "My wife has lost her job, I have to go out and make money to support the family," said stock investor Old Zhang with a forced smile.

  Have you found a job? Lu Laoshi asked with concern.

  Not yet. I've told the people on the street and asked for their help. Stockholder Old Zhang replied.

  Teacher Lu, you have many students, ask and help us. Auntie Li said with a smile, enthusiastically.

  Yes, yes. Teacher Lu agreed immediately.

  The big plate opened low again the next day.

  Old Zhang's stockholder's mind is active again, it has fallen for two days in a row, there should be an opportunity now, if it goes well, it will be several hundred yuan.

  Old Zhang was originally here to transfer money.

  Shall I make another one? This time he asked directly to the old shareholder.

  Forget it, this is not your ATM, you can't expect to make a living from here. Stockholder Old Zhang cut off his idea.

  That's right. After finishing speaking, stock investor Old Zhang transferred the money out through the machine.

  After transferring the money, stock investor Old Zhang still couldn't bear to leave and was reluctant to go.

  Shareholder Old Zhang is worried, holding a cup of water, standing behind this person and taking a look, standing behind that person and taking a look, turning around in circles.

  Finally stood behind the old stockholders.

  Don't look anymore, let's make up our minds and go. The old stockholder turned around, patted the arm of Old Zhang, a fellow stockholder.

  Can't take it anymore? Old Zhang, a stock investor, said hesitantly.

  Go! Get out and find something to do. The old stockholder's face turned fierce, pointing his finger at the door.

  Old Zhang, a shareholder, obediently left.

  On Monday, as soon as the market opened, stock investor Old Zhang was back again.

  What's wrong, can't bear to part with everyone? Jian Te saw him coming again and asked with a smile.

  It's really hard to find this job now, and it was a waste of effort for these few days. Stock investor Old Zhang sighed.

  Mr. Lu has come in.

  Teacher Lu immediately spotted stock investor Old Zhang.

  Ah, Old Zhang. I was just thinking of how to find you. Teacher Lu walked up to stock investor Old Zhang.

  I've found a job for you, taking care of the parking lot. It's outdoors, are you willing to do it? asked Teacher Lu.

  What car is he looking at? Stock investor Old Zhang asked subconsciously.

  Car. Mr. Lu replied.

  Go! This job is great. One of our neighbors does this and lives a comfortable life. Aunt Li heard it, came over and said in a hurry.

  Really? Stockholder Old Zhang turned his face and asked Li Auntie.

  Go! This is good. Aunt Li emphasized again.

  Is it a fixed salary or commission? Aunt Li asked Teacher Lu very clearly.

  Dead salary, open fixed salary. Lu teacher replied.

  Then go. Aunt Li answered for Old Zhang on behalf of the shareholders.

  Alright, you make this call and arrange a meeting with my student. Just say you're my cousin. Mr. Lu handed over a piece of paper and winked at me.

  Thank you, Teacher Lu. Auntie Li saw that Old Zhang was only looking down at the paper strip and thanked him on his behalf.

  You're a good kid, I'll take care of you. The Chinese stock market is very irregular, it's a place full of risks; the Chinese stock market doesn't seem like an investment venue, more like a casino, not a normal place for people to survive. It's better to find a job, live a good life, and take care of your family. You're still young, there are plenty of opportunities, don't waste your life here. After saying that, Teacher Lu patted the shoulder of stock investor Old Zhang lightly, like a leader patting a little red devil on the back. Then, Teacher Lu returned to his own seat.

  Mr. Lu's words are reasonable, let's hurry up. Auntie Li gave a push to the unmoving stock investor Old Zhang who was still standing there.

  Thanks! Aunt Li. Stock investor Old Zhang let out a sigh and turned around to leave.

  What's going on here? Auntie Li muttered to herself and returned to her seat.

  The Shanghai Composite Index closed with a middle-yin line today.

  There are rumors in the market that a well-known financial stock will also issue additional shares, with a considerable amount, which triggered a sharp decline in financial stocks.

  On this day's joint meeting, everyone felt that the market was a bit off, but everyone also thought that since the "Two Sessions" were about to be held, the market would not crash violently and spoil the mood of the "Two Sessions".

  Contradiction, what a contradiction.

  That day, Old Stockman finally sighed and said: Old Zhang, a stockholder, managed to escape this time.

  But no one recognized what the old stockholder said.

  Don't scare everyone away. Do you still remember how to say my name? Fu Zhi will find a chance for revenge.

  Old stockholders took a glance at the rich indicator and remained silent.

  However, the main board gave old stock investors a show. In the following two days, the Shanghai Composite Index closed with a negative line again, decisively breaking through the annual line.

  The investors of Rongxin Securities' eighth business department have collectively fallen silent once again.