A sudden earthquake accompanied by a continuous rain shrouded S City in a mournful atmosphere, and also swept the hustle and bustle into a silence.

In this solemn and dreary social atmosphere, the pace of Olympic preparations in S City is still accelerating, but it is no longer vigorous, more careful, and more obscure and down-to-earth immersed in a sad atmosphere.

The city government held a series of social activities for earthquake relief and held a series of press conferences. The topics of these press conferences revolved around earthquake relief and preparations for the Olympics. The tone of the press release was a call for stability and a high degree of consistency with the city government.

In a series of press releases, responses to events that have a greater impact on society are also disclosed. Among them is the decision to deal with that Lingyun company.

The city government made a decision to restore the reputation of Lingyun Company and severely punish the illegal traders who spread rumors, and made a public announcement.

The Intermediate People's Court also issued a judicial announcement on the transfer of Zhang Wangcai, the treasurer of Province F, to justice. This announcement was issued along with the city announcement.

At the same time, the China Securities Regulatory Commission also issued an announcement supporting Lingyun's continued listing. The announcement was published on the front page of the Securities Newspaper.

At the same time, the financial news also broadcast the announcement of the municipal government, the judicial announcement and the announcement of the China Securities Regulatory Commission.

A series of breathless and dense announcements all revolve around a little-known listed company, all conveying the determination of the city government and the innocence of this Lingyun company.

In the office of the editor-in-chief of the Financial Argument Newspaper (magazine), Kong Lijun quickly browsed a few newspapers on the coffee table, and she raised her eyes to look at the person behind the desk.

The editor-in-chief's bald head, which was shiny because of the topping, shone in the light of the fluorescent lamp.

Editor-in-Chief. What do you mean by showing me these newspapers and magazines? Do you want us to publish these unverified information as well? Kong Lijun had a trace of disdain.

"Huh. Small holes. How can it be said to be unconfirmed? The city has issued an announcement. The report of the Joint Investigation Team has also been communicated to the community. Both the SFC and the courts reacted accordingly. Isn't this the truth of events already being posted? The editor-in-chief sneered, with a kind face.

Editor-in-Chief. I see what you mean. But we are independent media. Even if the team's conclusions are correct, we should investigate through our own independent channels before we can report on the relevant conclusions. I don't agree with this kind of follow-the-pack approach. This is inconsistent with the status of our independent media. Kong Lijun's tone was no longer disdainful, and her tone was also soft.

"Alas! Small holes. I appreciate your attitude. But you should also understand my situation. The Propaganda Department of the city government has already convened a meeting with us CEOs. There was only one requirement at the meeting, and all of our media were to maintain the highest level of alignment with the city government before the Olympics. Let all unstable voices be swept away. Small holes. You should get the idea. This is the task. This is not the time for us to exercise our rights as media professionals independently. Konoku, give up. In the face of the general trend, we should not have our own spirit and thoughts, let alone our own voice," the editor-in-chief's tone became meaningful and helpless.

"Editor-in-chief, no one can force us to publish our own follow-up stories. I can give up my voice, but we have the right to be silent. Editor-in-chief, this is not too much to ask. Kong Lijun quickly made her choice.

The corners of the editor-in-chief's mouth turned into a wry smile.

"Huh. Small holes. You still don't understand the current trend. A major earthquake is changing the current situation. A high degree of social stability is needed now more than just a few days ago. If you think about it, if there was no major earthquake, our Olympics would have been held in a peaceful and high-profile atmosphere. But now. The Olympics are only about to start in just one and a half months, but an unprecedented earthquake has cast a shadow over the atmosphere. What kind of posture should our city government make? Let me tell you. All in one! The media bore the brunt of the attack. All media have to take a stand, and we should not be an exception. Xiao Kong, don't hesitate, I have convinced myself to stand on the position of the city government in this matter, we really need stability in such a big death. At least the months leading up to the Olympics need to be stable. Don't forget, we are also one of the host cities of the Olympic Games. Alas! Think of it as a sacrifice we made for the sake of the overall social situation by giving up our independence. The editor-in-chief's tone had a trace of sadness that could not be concealed.

Kong Lijun opened her lips lightly but quickly closed them again, she felt wronged, but she also felt the difficulty of being speechless.

It wasn't until she walked out of the editor-in-chief's office, until she returned to her office to sit down, until she went through the data on the computer again, that a hint of relief gradually crept up into her heart.

The goodwill that the thin face on the computer screen gave her this feeling.

Maybe that's the end she wants. I have to admit that I still have the weakness of women as a media person.

"Hopefully, this time the conclusion is fair. I hope that behind such a face there will be no dirt and filth. I have to say, you're lucky. Kong Lijun couldn't help muttering softly before deleting this face, and couldn't help but make her own voice.

"John. The lights on the Bund are no longer as bright as they used to be. Hopefully, you'll be able to hold on to yourself during this time. This period is our day of mourning. Don't do anything that makes people angry. After all, respect for a nation is the minimum etiquette. Lu Kaiwen held a mineral water bottle in his hand and looked at the faint lights that flickered outside.

"Shutup! Don't lecture me like that. Respect for a friend is also a minimum etiquette for a person. You'd better hurry up and finish what you're going to say now and get out of here. John shook the wine in his hand hatefully and drank it down.

"Am I wrong? You're still drinking red wine and listening to music. Of course, there is nothing to blame for this. I'm just reminding you. Since you have chosen this city, allow yourself to have feelings for her. She is now as deep in grief as in other cities. Lu Kaiwen cast his eyes into the empty darkness.

After the rain, the night sky is sparse and starlight, and the water vapor makes the darkness hazy. The lights are also inlaid with circles of halos.

"Enough. You sanctimonious bastard. How do you know I have no feelings for here? To tell you, I also donated. We, Bank H, were also involved in the disaster relief. John was annoyed.

"You think I don't know your attitude? Feel your heart and think about it. Are you doing what is worthy of what is given to you here? The people here are eager to give you all the enthusiasm they can give, to provide you with all the conveniences they can offer. What about you? Forget it, let's not continue on this topic. If you continue to talk about it, there will be only disappointment, only unpleasantness. Lu Kaiwen also raised his anger.

The exhaustion of being busy participating in earthquake relief for many days made him lose his patience.

"You...... Never mind. You are right. But you can't deny the fact that it's the sense of superiority they give us that makes us a little numb. Kevin, I can't promise anything for anyone else. I can only promise that I will do better. I have to say that this is a people who can endure. It's just that they don't respect themselves very much, at least compared to the inexplicable generosity they show to the outside world, they still lack a self-esteem commensurate with their nation. Kevin, I sincerely wish this nation to survive this. God will bless this good people. John grew emotional, and his expression became reverent.

There was no sound in the room for a while. Both looked out the window at the same time.

"Alright. You can talk about things. I know you must have something to do with my help. "It was John who broke the dullness and heaviness.

"It's still a matter of Lingyun Company. I need your help. Of course, you will have a greater harvest. Lu Kaiwen's mood suddenly changed from lazy to high-pitched.

"Huh. Is it? It seems that I am just a pawn of you in the matter of Lingyun Company. I don't know how all this is good for me as a banker. I'm not interested in that small company of yours. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't want to be involved in anything with a small company at all. "John replaced it with disdain, with burnout.

"John. You should know that, too. Lingyun Company has completely survived the crisis. Next week, Lingyun's shares will be officially listed. It's an opportunity, a chance for you to make a difference. It's just that in the first week of the stock listing, there will be turmoil in Lingyun's stock. What I need you to do is very simple, which is to make Lingyun's stock price fall again and again from the beginning of its listing. It is better to give the outside world the impression of a junk stock. John, can you do it? Kevin Lu withdrew his eyes from the dark night outside the window and focused on his friend's face.

John frowned, the corners of his mouth pursed.

"Give me a reasonable explanation. What benefits do I get? John's disdain was even more pronounced.

"John. The promises and endorsements you made have worked. Many shareholders have already been caught in your hands for the subscription shares that have been given up. In other words, the stock in your hand can already cause turmoil in the listed stock. Is it? Lu Kaiwen's eyes flickered.

John could read the anticipation in the other man's eyes.

"Yes. I'm not prepared to own these stocks for the long term. I'll dispose of these stocks when the time is right. After all, as a partner of Lingyun Company, it is contrary to the company's business purpose to have shares for a long time like this. I just let the fund under Bank H operate. We have only taken advantage of the financial crisis. The headquarters also only agreed to try the operation of China's stock market for the time being. I have to say, you guy chose a good time. You're in luck. There was a hint of admiration and a hint of envy in John's disdain.

"Huh. Since the headquarters has given you this opportunity. This is the perfect time to create a perfect victory. What do you think? Taking advantage of the good opportunity of the municipal government's full support for Lingyun Company's listing, Lingyun Company's stock will be made into an active stock that attracts attention from the stock market. Wouldn't that be a big gain? There was a smile in Lu Kaiwen's eyes, and the smile was mixed with temptation.

"Active stocks? How? What exactly are my benefits? John's tone didn't change, but his eyes became focused.

"The moment you start listing Lingyun's stock, you start selling at various lows. I'll work with you to take over these stocks all the time. After all, Lingyun Company has just experienced a crisis. The stock market is still in the wait-and-see stage for Lingyun Company, and the decline of the stock will make Lingyun Company quickly become a junk stock in the eyes of investors. That way we can join forces to absorb more shares. At the lowest point of Lingyun stock, we began to speculate, and the constant volatility will make Lingyun's stock an active stock that attracts attention. Only this kind of constantly volatile stock will be favored. At that time, we can reap the benefits with confidence. Isn't that your performance, you say? A successful stock market test will make your presence at headquarters even more important. John. I hope you will consider my suggestion. Lu Kaiwen's tone became both rapid and enthusiastic.

John frowned, and he groaned.

"Kevin. You're just painting an optimistic picture. Don't forget, the stock market is not something you and I control on the fly. John quickly came to his own conclusions.

"Huh. It's true that the stock market is not something we can control. However, the market value of the stock of a small company like Lingyun Company is something we can control. Let's not forget that Lingyun's shares can only be doubted by everyone at the initial stage of listing. Her market capitalization is too small, and she is a highly questionable stock. No one would have thought about the power behind her. As long as we join hands to speculate and release the news of your fund's participation in the speculation when necessary, Lingyun's shares will definitely attract the attention of the stock market. The upfront hype just allows you to accumulate the number of stocks in your hands. The hype in the later stage will make you can't stop making money. If you can, I want you to use your personal power. What do you think? Would you like to help me? Kevin Lu continued his enthusiastic agitation.

John groaned again. Lu Kaiwen stopped urging, he picked up his arm and began to enjoy the night.

"How can I trust you to work with me sincerely. After all, the flow of stocks cannot be controlled. I don't trust you anymore now. You should know that friendship alone can't convince me. John woke up from his groan.

"Here, look at this." Kevin Lu walked to the sofa, and he opened the computer bag he brought on the sofa. From inside, he pulled out a stack of papers.

"This is the document I have already signed. All our loans in province F are handed over to you. And all of our projects in the U.S. are also working with you. We formalize a full-fledged partnership. That's what makes you believe in my guarantee. Lu Kaiwen handed over the document in his hand.

John quickly skimmed through the papers in his hand.

"Kevin. I can trust your sincerity. However, I have one last question. I hope you'll see me as your friend and tell me the real reason why you're doing this. I don't want my friends to hide the truth. John finally began to relax his body.

Kevin Lu frowned, he looked at his friend.

John's eyes didn't wander in the slightest.

Kevin Lu sighed softly.

"John. You're really serious. Well, I'll tell you the truth. I just want Ning Feiyang to pay a bigger price. I want him to suffer the maximum loss in the process of equity transfer. For this purpose, I don't care about paying a bigger price. For this purpose, I am willing to give you all the benefits. You are my friend, he is my enemy. Lu Kaiwen gritted his white and broken teeth and squeezed out his resentment.

John's body shuddered slightly. In the not-so-bright light of the room, listening to the resentment squeezed out of the other party's teeth, John had a faint fear that shuddered.

"I really don't understand you guys. Resentment makes people lose their minds, and even more so makes life unjoyful. You are my friend, and I hope you will remember my words. John grunted as he recovered from his fear.

Lu Kaiwen smiled bitterly, and with a wry smile, he gradually relaxed his body.

"Thank you for the reminder. It's almost there. This is just the final fallout, and it will all be over. Kevin Lu also muttered.

He turned out the window and his eyes brightened suddenly. Command function? q?