“Manager Hu, when the stock market opens on Monday, please immediately use all the funds in my account to buy Fudi Battery shares with a full position.”

Upon hearing this, Hu Qian nearly dropped the cup in her hand. Her eyes widened, her face filled with shock and disbelief, and her voice unconsciously rose a few octaves:

“Mr. Lin, you absolutely must be cautious! Although we signed a semi-managed agreement, and I am only responsible for operations, as a friend, I really have to remind you to reconsider carefully.”

Then, Hu Qian frowned, her expression worried as she analyzed:

“I have been following Fudi Battery.

Their production equipment is old and outdated, and their technology updates can't keep up with the pace of industry development. Moreover, they have been in a loss-making state for many consecutive years, and their market reputation and prospects are not optimistic at all.

After announcing last year's financial report, it has been limit down for a week straight. If it drops further, it will become worthless!

Buying its shares at this time is like throwing money into a bottomless pit; there's a nine out of ten chance it will be gone forever.”

Lin Yang listened quietly to Hu Qian's analysis, but he secretly found it amusing.

He naturally knew that all the situations Hu Qian mentioned were facts. From publicly available market information, Fudi Battery was indeed a company with no highlights and a bleak future.

But the difference between him and Hu Qian was that he possessed key information that others did not know.

On Monday, Fudi Battery would announce the mass production of its epoch-making solid-state battery. Once this news was released, it would undoubtedly cause a huge sensation in the market, and the stock price would surge accordingly, hitting consecutive daily limits.

In his eyes, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make money, while Hu Qian, due to limited information, completely failed to see its potential.

Thinking of this, Lin Yang smiled and said to Hu Qian:

“Manager Hu, I understand your concerns, and I am very grateful for your serious and responsible analysis.

However, everyone has different judgments and views on the market. I have my own considerations and basis.

Just proceed according to my instructions with confidence. I believe it won't be long before you see the results.”

His confident expression made it seem as if victory was already beckoning to him.

Seeing that Lin Yang remained unmoved, Hu Qian could only sigh helplessly and stopped saying anything more.

She silently prayed in her heart, hoping that Lin Yang was just lucky this time and would not suffer huge losses due to this investment.

After all, in her many years of professional experience, she had never seen a company with such a poor fundamental whose stock could experience a significant increase in a short period.

After eating and drinking to their fill, Hu Qian raised her hand and called the waiter to pay the bill.

Including the service charge, the total was 14,888 yuan, nearly 5,000 yuan per person.

When Lin Yang heard this number, his heart suddenly trembled. He couldn't help but sigh, not long ago he was diligently working, earning only 5,000 yuan a month through hard work. He never expected that a single meal now cost that much. The difference was truly too great.

After paying the bill, Hu Qian asked:

“It's still early. I want to go shopping at the mall later to prepare a birthday gift for my mother. Do you two want to come along?”

Lin Yang was about to refuse, but then he suddenly remembered about going back to his hometown soon.

This was a good opportunity to go to the mall and pick out some gifts for his parents.

He hadn't been home for years, and this time he definitely had to return gloriously, so his parents could regain all the face they had lost over the years.

Thinking of this, Lin Yang nodded and agreed:

“Sure, I'll go too.”

Zhang Jun shook his head and said:

“I have something else to do. You two go to the mall. I'll take a taxi by myself later.”

“Alright.”

So, after the three left the restaurant, they went their separate ways.

Lin Yang and Hu Qian drove to the mall, while Zhang Jun took a taxi and left.

Stepping into the mall, warm yellow lights poured down, illuminating the entire space, making it cozy and bright.

The mall was bustling with people coming and going, various shops were scattered in an orderly fashion, and the neon lights on the signs flickered and danced, outlining a prosperous commercial scene.

The air was filled with a faint scent of perfume and the sweet aroma from bakeries, interweaving to create an inviting shopping atmosphere.

Lin Yang stood in the center of the mall, his gaze moving back and forth among the surrounding goods. Looking at the dazzling array of products, he was momentarily at a loss.

His parents' figures kept appearing in his mind, but he had no idea what gift he should buy to express his feelings.

After a moment of hesitation, he turned his pleading gaze to Hu Qian beside him and sincerely asked:

“I'm going back to my hometown next week and want to bring some gifts for my parents. What do you think I should buy?”

Hu Qian stopped, tilted her head in thought, a gentle smile appearing on her face, and seriously suggested:

“For your mother, prepare gold or jade jewelry. They retain value and will make her happy;

For your father, a belt, a massage chair, or clothes would all be fine. These gifts are practical and thoughtful.”

Listening to Hu Qian's suggestions, Lin Yang's mind involuntarily recalled his mother's envious gaze when she saw jewelry on others in the past.

And his father's discomfort when he had backaches.

He immediately felt that asking Hu Qian was the right decision.

Lin Yang thought Hu Qian's suggestions were excellent, so he decided to go to a gold shop first, and then pick out a good massage chair.

They walked towards the largest gold shop in the mall.

This gold shop was very lively, with a stage set up at the entrance, where more than a dozen couples were warming up.

As soon as Lin Yang and Hu Qian approached, a staff member immediately greeted them enthusiastically:

“Sir, Madam, today is our tenth-anniversary store celebration. We have a couple's hug activity in the store. As long as you win the activity, all purchases in the store today will receive an 88% discount. Would you two like to participate?”

“Hug activity?”

Hu Qian asked curiously:

“How do you participate in the activity, and what are the rules of the competition?”

The staff member explained:

“It's where the boyfriend holds up the girlfriend, and the girlfriend's feet cannot touch the ground. Whoever lasts the longest wins and gets the discount.”

Lin Yang smiled. He and Hu Qian had only met for the first time; they weren't a couple at all. Two unfamiliar people hugging each other would be somewhat awkward.

Lin Yang was about to refuse when Hu Qian suddenly took his hand, looked at him expectantly, and asked:

“Participate?”

Lin Yang was caught off guard by Hu Qian's sudden action:

“I… we're not…”

However, Hu Qian seemed not to hear him. She held his hand tightly and whispered in his ear:

“I'm just about to buy a big gold bracelet for my mother. 88% off can save a lot of money. Hugging is such a simple thing. Are you saying I'm too heavy to hold? I can hold you instead if you prefer.”