Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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Brokers convey shareholders' instructions clearly and accurately to floor traders in brightly colored vests who bustle around the trading hall in an extremely professional and efficient manner.

When the traders received the instructions, their eyes instantly became sharp. They quickly entered the instructions into the trading system, their fingers flying on the paper, completing this series of operations related to the ups and downs of wealth.

The moment the trader receives the order, he instantly becomes highly tense.

From verifying the stock code, to accurately setting the trading quantity, to carefully controlling the price range, a series of complex operations are completed in one go, and each step is just right.

In the background of the trading hall, a huge server cluster runs at high speed, and data flows through the network cables like a torrent, transmitting, parsing and executing traders' instructions layer by layer.

At this point, stock trading has been progressing smoothly and orderly in this interlocking process of close collaboration between front-end traders and back-end technology.

The moment He Yuzhu stepped into the stock exchange, it was as if he had stepped into another magical world.

The spacious and high-ceilinged trading hall is like a giant palace where technology and finance are intertwined. Crowds of people come from all directions, carrying their own goals and expectations. Their steps are hurried but reveal a bit of tension and excitement.

Above their heads, the densely packed electronic blackboard looked like a twinkling galaxy. Red, green, and yellow numbers and charts were constantly refreshing and changing like the tide, and every beat tugged at everyone's heartstrings.

The air was filled with an invisible yet strong smell, which was the heated atmosphere of trading. Mixed with people's rapid breathing, low-voiced discussions, and the sound of tapping on paper, it penetrated into He Yuzhu's nostrils and instantly ignited the long-hidden and irrepressible excitement in his heart, as if the blood in his body began to boil.

Chen Jiapei was like an experienced tour guide. From the moment they stepped into the exchange, she followed He Yuzhu closely.

Her movements were graceful and her steps were calm. Her fingers moved nimbly in the air, as if weaving an invisible web of knowledge. She spoke eloquently, detailing the intricate trading rules of the exchange, from basic buy and sell orders to complex risk hedging mechanisms.

She also explained clearly the functions of each area, from the busy and noisy trading floor to the quiet and rigorous data processing center.

There are also those traders who are busy operating. They each have their own responsibilities, from analysts who keenly capture market trends to traders who accurately execute trading instructions.

He Yuzhu listened attentively, looking around curiously while listening, with a fiery light flashing in his eyes, full of hunger for new knowledge.

The two of them shuttled back and forth in the crowded and bustling hall, like two fish swimming upstream. After a long time, they finally found a place to rest in the corner.

He Yuzhu let out a long sigh, as if he had exhaled all the tension and fatigue along the way. He sat down heavily, picked up the water cup that had been prepared on the table, and drank a few big gulps. The sound of his hearty swallowing was particularly clear in the quiet corner, and finally relaxed his tense nerves a little.

He Yuzhu was filled with gratitude, a very sincere smile bloomed on his face, and he held the other person's hand tightly with both hands, his words full of sincerity:

"Thank you so much for troubling me today. If it weren't for your help, I don't know how I would have handled these complicated, maze-like procedures. I'll remember this favor."

Chen Jiapei's face was filled with smiles, as warm as the spring sun. She waved her hands briskly, as if to wave away the praise like willow catkins. Her tone was just the right amount of humility as she responded gently:

"Mr. He, you're so kind. From the moment you decided to join this exchange, answering your questions and making comprehensive arrangements has been my job responsibility. I don't deserve such praise."

The two chatted casually for a while, the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable, and the occasional laughter added a bit of vitality to this slightly dull corner of the exchange.

At this moment, unexpected changes occurred without warning on the other side of the glass - the trading scene.

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The trading hall, which was originally orderly and slow-paced, suddenly seemed to have been hit by a stone, causing ripples to appear.

I saw a trader with a hurried look on his face and steps as fast as drumbeats, almost jogging to the blackboard.

A thin layer of sweat broke out on his forehead, and his eyes revealed a kind of nervousness and eagerness. His gaze quickly locked onto the bottom of "Yu Ren Watercraft Company". Without any hesitation, he swallowed all the purchase orders in one gulp at an extremely fast speed.

That action was like a starving person seeing food, full of urgency.

Immediately afterwards, he picked up the chalk and wrote "3.4 yuan for 800 shares" neatly on the blackboard. His handwriting was strong and powerful, and every stroke seemed to be making a declaration.

Then, without hesitation, he reached out and quickly erased the words "Sell 500 shares at 3.65 yuan" written on the blackboard with a smooth and effortless motion.

The whole process took only a few seconds, but it caused an invisible wave in the trading hall, attracting the attention of surrounding traders, whispering to each other, and discussions one after another.

What did this series of actions mean? He Yuzhu frowned, and several deep grooves unconsciously appeared on his forehead. His brain was working rapidly, like a high-speed precision instrument.

He quickly concluded that they had canceled their previous sell orders.

Prior to this, Chen Jiapei had informed He Yuzhu of the market situation in detail. The lowest selling price in the market remained steadily at 3.6 yuan, which was like an insurmountable barrier that could not be shaken by any amount of capital.

The highest purchase price was 3.55 yuan. The difference between the two was only a hair's breadth, but it seemed like there was an insurmountable chasm between them, causing many transactions to come to a standstill, as if they were being held firmly by an invisible hand and unable to move.

After the market opened, He Yuzhu focused intently and quickly placed an order on the trading terminal, decisively selling 700 shares at a price of 3.55 yuan.

At that time, the total number of sell orders at that price level was like a small mountain, reaching 1300 shares.

The first ray of sunlight in the morning shines softly onto the rows of blackboards through the tall floor-to-ceiling windows of the trading hall. These sell orders lie there quietly like silent soldiers.

Time ticked by, and the trading activity on the screen resembled a gently flowing stream, with its ups and downs. However, as of this point, only 300 out of 1300 sell orders had been executed.

Most of the remaining sell orders, like warriors holding their positions, stubbornly hang on the market, as if patiently waiting for a turning point in fate.

Just when everyone got used to this lukewarm market and their thinking gradually became numb, the market situation suddenly changed!

The sell order interface, which was originally as motionless as the surface of a dead lake, was suddenly stirred by an invisible giant hand from the abyss.

The 1300 sell orders piled up at the 3.55 yuan price level were like fallen leaves caught in a whirlwind, powerless to resist, and were swept away in an instant. The transaction record jumped around rapidly like a lit firecracker, making it difficult to keep up.

Before the majority of investors could recover from this sudden shock, the chain reaction of falling stock prices had already begun. The orders at the 3.50 yuan price were like lambs to the slaughter, and were swallowed up by the surging sell orders in the blink of an eye.

The stock price plummeted like a kite with a broken string, falling unimpeded to 3.40 yuan under the onslaught of short sellers.

In an instant, the trading hall was like a powder keg that had been ignited. Exclamations rang out instantly, and investors' faces were filled with shock and panic.

Under normal circumstances, the stock market is like a giant cruise ship sailing smoothly on the vast ocean, following a set trajectory and sailing calmly, rarely encountering such violent turbulence like stormy waves.

On weekdays, a given stock price is like a solid rock, firmly rooted in the soil of the market. It can often maintain a stable situation for two or three days, with only slight ripples during this period, and rarely large fluctuations.

Only when the market encounters unpredictable "black swans" such as sudden policy changes and major emergencies, will it cause such abnormal phenomena, just like a huge rock being thrown into a calm lake, causing thousands of waves.

The stock price movement of the watercraft company this time was quite bizarre. It had been hovering steadily at 3.6 yuan, like an unyielding mountain, but suddenly plunged without warning, like a shooting star falling from the sky, plummeting all the way to 3.4 yuan.

Although it was only a slight drop of two cents, it seemed like a drop in the ocean and insignificant in the stock market where prices were often measured in yuan. However, this seemingly insignificant change was like a shark tooth thrown into a school of sardines, instantly breaking the tranquility of the market, like lighting a firecracker in a quiet forest, causing everyone to be highly alert and pay close attention.

Upon seeing this, the traders on the scene instantly felt as if they were facing a great enemy. Their originally calm expressions suddenly changed, and a tense atmosphere quickly spread in the air, as if an invisible haze was covering the entire trading hall.

They hurriedly grabbed the phone on the table, their fingers trembling slightly with anxiety, like leaves swaying in the wind, and hurriedly dialed the number of a colleague in an off-site company.

As soon as the receiver was placed against their ears, they could not wait to shout into the microphone, their voices filled with anxiety and uneasiness:

"What's going on? Why is there such an outrageous and abnormal fluctuation in the share price of the Water Boat Company?"

At this moment, a trader's forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and large beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks. He was anxiously operating on the trading system, his fingers flying across the paper. He had just placed a sell order at 3.40 yuan, and before he could even catch his breath, his chest heaved violently as he tried to calm his nervous emotions.

After just a dozen seconds, the second trader shot out from his seat at the speed of a gust of wind like a ignited rocket, with quick steps, and reached the blackboard of Yu Renshuiting in a few steps.

He Yuzhu sat at the trading desk, his eyes fixed on the numbers on the blackboard, flickering and pulsing like fireflies on a summer night. A blaze of determination burned in his eyes. His chest rose and fell slightly, and he took a deep breath, trying to calm his hands, which were shaking with nervousness.

Immediately afterwards, his fingers moved like nimble dancers, grabbing the phone and dialing. His movements were decisive and resolute, and without hesitation, he placed 1500 orders at a dizzying speed at the price of 3.30 yuan.

For a moment, the numbers on the blackboard kept flashing and accumulating as he operated, like waves of wheat blown by the wind. Every beat seemed like a heartbeat, beating in everyone's heart.

However, in this ever-changing exchange, unexpected events always happen unexpectedly. Before He Yuzhu had even finished entering all 1500 orders, the previously relatively quiet exchange was disturbed, like a beehive being stirred up, with a small commotion breaking out.

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He subconsciously looked back and saw that a small queue had formed behind him. The traders were all in a hurry, with a complex expression of anxiety and expectation on their faces, and they were eagerly waiting to enter the market after him.

Like a pack of wolves teetering on the edge of hunger, they kept a close eye on the ever-changing market, hoping to get a piece of the pie and improve their performance. When He Yuzhu finally completed the 1500 pending orders, he felt as if all his strength had been drained. His forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, which slowly slid down his cheeks. His hands trembled slightly from the long hours of high-frequency operations on the paper, as if silently telling the story of the tense battle he had just fought.

Immediately afterwards, the second person quickly came to the operating table and took his position like a well-trained soldier ready to charge at any time.

His gaze was calm and focused as he precisely placed 500 orders at the price of 3.25 yuan.

This sudden operation was like a stone thrown into a calm lake with great force. With a "splash", it instantly broke the originally delicate market balance.

The few people at the back were originally staring intently at the blackboard, thinking about their own operation plans. They were startled by this action at first, and then a trace of panic flashed in their eyes. They obviously realized that the situation was developing in an unpredictable direction.

They are well aware that the market situation is like the situation on a battlefield, changing rapidly. Once the best opportunity is missed, everything may be lost.

So, without any hesitation, they turned around immediately, their steps so hurried that they almost brought up a gust of wind.

As they ran, they eagerly took out their phones from their pockets and dialed the client's number with trembling fingers.

The moment the call was connected, they spoke very quickly into the microphone, describing the current situation, trying to find a glimmer of hope for their clients in this ever-changing situation, or to gain precious time to change their strategies, and doing their best for the interests of their clients.

After all, the selling price their clients expect is far higher than the current market price of 3.25 yuan.

Before making this price request, the client conducted a long and in-depth research, carefully sorted out the financial statements of the stocks held, analyzed the core competitiveness and future development strategy of the company, and firmly believed that this stock has huge potential.

In addition, their analysis of the macroeconomic situation and close tracking of industry dynamics give them an extremely optimistic outlook on market trends.

Under such circumstances, continuing to place orders at the price of 3.25 yuan is like rowing against the current. Not only will it be difficult to meet customer expectations, but it may also lead to missing the best time to sell after the stock value rises. All efforts will be in vain, and all efforts will be in vain, which is meaningless.

Faced with the ever-changing and volatile stock market, He Yuzhu's sharp eyes quickly captured the fleeting opportunity.

His back was straight, his posture was steady, his eyes were firm, and his expression was as cold as a pine tree in the cold night. Without the slightest hesitation, he turned his head abruptly, his eyes fixed on Chen Jiapei, and spoke very quickly but clearly:

"Don't delay, call your brokerage firm right now. Place a buy order for 700 units at 3.20 yuan. Remember, every second counts, so be quick! Immediately after, place another buy order for 1500 units at 3.15 yuan. This step is crucial and must be executed precisely and as quickly as possible!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiapei's originally relaxed brows instantly furrowed slightly, like a wisp of dark cloud suddenly passing by in spring, casting a layer of faint worry on her delicate face.

She subconsciously bit her lower lip, her white teeth leaving a light mark on her delicate lips, and a hint of hesitation appeared in her eyes.

She lowered her head slightly, her fingers tapping the table unconsciously, making a rhythmic "tapping" sound, as if she was having a silent conversation with her inner entanglement.

After thinking for a long time, she finally raised her head slowly, her eyes filled with caution and concern, and slowly spoke:

"Buy now? Isn't that a bit too hasty? Based on my years of experience in the financial markets, I know this stock's current downward trend hasn't yet bottomed out. It's like a ship in a storm: although it's starting to rock, it hasn't yet reached the crest of the waves. There's a good chance it still has room to fall. Should we wait patiently for a while until the situation becomes clearer? It's like waiting for the fog to clear so we can see the road ahead clearly before we act."

He Yuzhu's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a confident and determined smile, just like the warm sun penetrating the clouds, giving people a sense of security.

He slowly picked up the coffee on the table, took a sip, put down the cup, and explained in an orderly manner:

"When we were talking earlier, I mentioned that Aocheng Entertainment was about to officially announce the addition of two new hydrofoils. This move is undoubtedly a severe blow to Renshui Boat Company.

You see, as our direct competitor, Aocheng Entertainment has significantly increased its capacity investment, just like suddenly having a few more elite troops on the battlefield.