After the divorce, the aloof CEO begged me not to withdraw my investment.

"This..." Liu Qingyi covered her mouth, staring at her phone screen in disbelief.

Ye Feng's face darkened, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "What a brilliant move to undermine our strength!"

Almost simultaneously, social media exploded.

"Su Hao was summoned for questioning? Is it true? Is the Su Group going to go bankrupt?"

"Misusing customer funds? That's a serious crime! It seems Su Hao has played with fire and gotten burned this time!"

"Will Shengshi Entertainment's stock price crash? I just bought it yesterday!"

"Send it now! Send it now! It'll be too late if you wait any longer!"

"Has Su Hao gone mad? How dare he touch the client's money!"

Various speculations flooded the internet, and panic spread rapidly.

The news also reported on this matter and invited financial experts to analyze it.

Experts point out that Su Hao's summons for questioning will have a huge impact on Su's Group and Shengshi Entertainment, and may even trigger a chain reaction, affecting the entire market.

On the internet, negative information about Su Hao and the Su Group is being unearthed one after another, causing a public uproar.

……

"This Su Hao is quite a character," Ye Feng thought, scrolling through his phone.

The screen was filled with various comments about Su Hao being summoned for questioning.

He put down his phone and looked at Liu Qingyi: "Do you think he's really in jail this time, or is he just putting on an act?"

Liu Qingyi elegantly picked up her coffee, took a sip, and put the cup down before slowly saying, "Whether I actually go in or pretend to go in, it's none of my business."

Her tone was indifferent, as if she were talking about a stranger.

Ye Feng raised an eyebrow and pressed, "You two were so close before, if something really happened to him, could you really just stand by and do nothing?"

Liu Qingyi sneered: "Close? Ye Feng, you overestimate me. You and I both know what kind of person he is. Besides..."

She paused, her tone growing even colder, "Without evidence, why arrest him? His outburst has only amplified the negative news from this morning. Perhaps this is part of his script."

Ye Feng remained silent for a moment, seemingly pondering the truth or falsehood of Liu Qingyi's words.

He picked up his phone again and continued browsing online news.

……

The next day, 9:20.

On the huge electronic screen in the trading hall, the stock code of Shengshi Entertainment flashed blindingly.

The opening price was 10.44, down 6%!

Within just five minutes, the stock price plummeted like a cliff, heading straight for the daily limit down.

At 9:25, the bright red limit down price was locked, and huge sell orders surged in like a tidal wave, with the limit orders reaching as high as 60 lots!

Ye Feng sat at his desk, his eyes fixed on the screen, his face calm and composed.

"Zhengli, proceed according to the original plan and complete the first phase of position building." His voice was deep and powerful, without the slightest hint of panic.

"understand!"

On the other end of the phone, Liu Zhengli's voice remained equally calm.

……

"Su's Group sold about 2000 lots yesterday, and sold off lots as soon as the market opened today."

Liu Zhengli's voice came through the phone, tinged with doubt.

"However, they then reversed course and bought more than 50,000 lots, a net increase of over 50,000 lots. What kind of operation is this?"

A glint of shrewdness flashed in Ye Feng's eyes: "It seems that Su Hao wants to take this opportunity to shake out weak hands and lower his cost basis. He's gambling that we won't dare to buy in heavily at this time."

"Mr. Ye, the market is already reacting, and many institutions have started buying Shengshi Entertainment's stock at the bottom," Liu Zhengli added.

Ye Feng's lips curled up slightly: "The show has only just begun."

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Liu Qingyi, dressed in a smart black suit, appeared in Ye Feng's office.

The bustling cityscape of City A was laid out before Ye Feng through the floor-to-ceiling windows, yet it failed to capture his attention in the slightest.

His entire attention was focused on the woman in front of him, the woman who had once shared a bed with him.

Ye Feng put down the documents and looked up: "I have dinner plans with Qi Xue tonight, why don't you come along?"

Liu Qingyi was slightly taken aback, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes: "Me? Why?"

"It was just a dinner with friends," Ye Feng said casually, as if he were just mentioning it offhand.

"She and I are just friends." Liu Qingyi's tone was sour, but her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

She knew that Ye Feng and Qi Xue had an unusual relationship.

As for myself, I have long since lost the chance to stand by his side.

"It's just a meal, don't overthink it." Ye Feng's tone was gentle, but it made Liu Qingyi even more uncomfortable.

Liu Qingyi took a deep breath, suppressing her displeasure: "I have something to do, so I won't go."

"Whatever you want," Ye Feng said, not insisting.

Liu Qingyi walked out of the Ye Group building, got into her car, and her face was gloomy.

Having dinner with Qi Xue?

Ha, that's easy for you to say!

She took out her phone and dialed a number: "Help me make some arrangements. Tomorrow is Ye Feng's birthday, and I want to give him a surprise."

In the evening, Ye Feng drove to the barbecue restaurant.

The flashing neon lights along the roadside reflected on his face, making him appear somewhat forlorn.

He felt a little sad when he recalled what Liu Qingyi had said earlier that day.

This woman actually refused to come to dinner, which surprised him.

When they arrived at the barbecue restaurant, Qi Xue was already there.

She looked exceptionally beautiful today, her long red dress highlighting her fair skin and making her radiant.

"You've come." Qi Xue smiled as she stood up, her eyes filled with tenderness.

"Have you been waiting long?" Ye Feng sat down opposite her.

"No, I just arrived too," Qi Xue said, picking up the menu. "Order whatever you want."

"You order, I'm fine with anything." Ye Feng smiled.

Qi Xue ordered several kinds of grilled meat, and then added a plate of lamb kidneys and three dozen oysters.

Ye Feng stared at the lamb kidneys and oysters on the table for a moment, then realized what was going on and said with a smile, "Are you trying to give me a boost?"

Qi Xue winked playfully: "Yes, you've been working too hard lately, you need to take good care of yourself."

The two ate and chatted, reminiscing about some moments from the past.

If it weren't for Ye Feng's help, Qi Xue would never have been able to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry.

"Thank you, Ye Feng." Qi Xue raised her glass. "Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today."

"Don't be shy, we're all friends." Ye Feng clinked glasses with her.

Qi Xue took out an exquisite men's watch from her bag and handed it to Ye Feng: "This is my birthday present for you."

Ye Feng looked at her in surprise: "How did you know it's my birthday tomorrow?"

Qi Xue smiled and said, "I found out by accident."

She didn't explain further.

Qi Xue put the watch on Ye Feng's wrist, and it fit perfectly.

"Do you like it?" she asked expectantly.

Ye Feng stroked the watch face.

"like."

Qi Xue seemed unusually enthusiastic tonight.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Before she knew it, Qi Xue had already drunk quite a bit of beer.

Under the influence of alcohol, her emotions began to fluctuate; she would laugh loudly one moment and then suddenly fall silent the next, her eyes glazed over and her cheeks flushed.