Zhao Chen looks up.
Shen Jue was standing next to the booth, holding a mobile phone in his hand, obviously looking like he had just come in.
She changed her outfit at night--
The light gray casual suit with a white T-shirt underneath is much softer than the black suit he wore in Meeting Room this morning, but his crisp and neat aura has not changed at all.
"Ms. Shen?" Zhao Chen was a little surprised, "Why are you here?"
Shen Jue pointed to a table not far away:
"I made an appointment with a friend to talk about something. I just happened to have an appointment here."
She glanced at Shen Zhiyi, with a flash of interest in her eyes:
"This is..."
"My girlfriend, Shen Zhiyi." Zhao Chen introduced.
Shen Jue nodded and didn't ask any more questions, just said:
"Then I won't bother you. Just use it slowly."
She was about to turn around and leave when Zhao Chen suddenly spoke:
"Ms. Shen, since it's such a coincidence, why not come together? Call your friends over."
This is said politely.
Shen Jue turned around and glanced at him.
There was something subtle in that gaze - like saying "Are you sure?"
Zhao Chen smiled and waited for her answer.
Shen Jue also laughed:
"Then I won't be polite."
She turned around and walked towards the table, said a few words, and then came over with a woman about ten years old.
The woman wears a pair of thin-rimmed glasses, has an intellectual temperament, and a gentle smile. At first glance, she looks like the kind of person who has been on campus all year round.
"Introduction," Shen Jue said,
"This is Professor Song Huayao from Zhengfa University School of Economics. My old friend."
Song Huayao?
Zhao Chen was slightly startled.
Shen Zhiyi stood up for the first time:
"Teacher Song?!"
Song Huayao smiled and waved his hand:
"Don't be nervous, there is no class today. Sit down."
Only then did Shen Zhiyi react and quickly moved in to make room for the two of them.
Zhao Chen also stood up and shook hands with Song Huayao:
"Professor Song, I have long admired your name."
Song Huayao laughed:
"Zhao Chen, classmate, I don't dare to take your words seriously. When it comes to saying that I have admired you for a long time, it should be that I have admired you for a long time."
The Westerners took their seats.
The waiter added two pairs of bowls and chopsticks, and the soup in the pot was still boiling.
Shen Zhiyi sat next to Zhao Chen, secretly glanced at Song Huayao opposite, and then glanced at Shen Jue, with a slightly subtle expression.
Song Huayao.
Zhengfa University School of Economics's star professor.
Her open classes were packed, and not only did people have to fight for seats, but they also had to go half an hour in advance to get a seat.
Not only because she speaks well - humorous and explains things in simple terms - but also because she...
Shen Zhiyi secretly glanced at Song Huayao's face.
Okay, she admits it.
Beauty is the truth.
"Zhao Chen classmate,"
Song Huayao put a piece of tripe into the pot, "You are famous in school."
Zhao Chen raised his eyebrows slightly:
"Really?"
"Of course." Song Huayao said,
"Those words you said in class last November—Real Estate Crisis, Bitcoin—are now legendary."
She paused:
"I happened to be doing statistical analysis on the Real Estate cycle at that time. After hearing your point of view, I went back and readjusted Model. Guess what the result was?"
Zhao Chen looked at her.
"We've really reached a high position." Song Huayao smiled, "Just one word from you will save me at least half a year of detours."
Shen Zhiyi was listening on the sidelines, with complex emotions welling up in his heart.
Proud.
Of course proud.
The person praised by Professor Song Huayao is her boyfriend.
But at the same time, there is also a little bit...
She herself couldn't tell what it was.
"So later," Song Huayao looked at Shen Jue, "I introduced you to her."
Shen Jue nodded:
"When she called me, she relayed what you said exactly.
Including Real Estate, including Bitcoin."
She paused:
"I thought this person was quite interesting, so I bought some Bitcoin."
Zhao Chen looked at her:
"Smooth?"
"In January, it looks like more than a thousand." Shen Jue said,
"I didn't buy much, just a few million. Now..."
She smiled:
"I made some pocket money."
Shen Zhiyi listened on the sidelines and did some calculations in his mind.
It was more than 1,000 in January, and now it is more than 3,000.
Millions turned into tens of millions.
Pocket money.
She suddenly felt that her 25 million didn't seem to be that much anymore.
Zhao Chen noticed that she lowered her head slightly and moved the chopsticks in her hand back and forth in the bowl.
He touched her hand lightly.
Shen Zhiyi raised his head and met his eyes.
There was something in that gaze - like comfort, but also like saying "I am here".
She smiled and indicated that she was fine.
"Speaking of it," Zhao Chen turned to Shen Jue,
"Thanks to Ms. Shen for being attacked by Short Selling this time at the critical moment."
Shen Jue waved his hand:
"You're welcome. I didn't think about Short Squeeze at first. I just thought that Henglong, which costs more than five yuan, is just giving away money."
Zhao Chen raised his eyebrows slightly:
"Send money?"
"Otherwise?" Shen Jue said,
"Stock Issuance raised one billion yuan and almost stopped acquiring land at the end of last year.
The semi-annual report hasn't come out yet, but I know without reading it—Henglong's balance sheet must be very eye-catching."
She paused:
"The stock price fell like that because of pure emotion. The emotion will eventually pass and the value will always come back."
Zhao Chen looked at her with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
This woman not only has money, but also vision.
Song Huayao took over:
"Speaking of getting land, classmate Zhao Chen, I have a question for you."
Zhao Chen nodded:
"Professor Song, please speak."
"What do you think?" Song Huayao put down his chopsticks.
"What will happen to the three western tier cities in the next three to five years?"
This question is very straightforward.
Shen Zhiyi also raised his head, waiting for Zhao Chen's answer.
Zhao Chen was silent for a few seconds.
"It will gradually decline," he said.
Song Huayao nodded and motioned for him to continue.
"Real Estate's golden age has passed." Zhao Chen said,
"The future will be divided into first-tier and strong second-tier cities, which will continue to absorb population and resources.
In the third and western tier cities, with population outflow and industry hollowing out, houses will slowly return to residential properties."
He paused:
"Eventually, several mega-city clusters may be formed like Japan - Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao.
Elsewhere, a house is just a house, not a financial asset."
Song Huayao listened carefully, with light in his eyes:
"Your judgment is highly consistent with my conclusion of Model."
She laughed:
"It seems that I will talk to you more in the future."
Shen Jue also laughed:
"We can chat, but you have to call me. He is now my partner."
Shen Zhiyi listened on the sidelines, and the little loss in his heart was gradually replaced by another emotion.
This man was having an equal conversation with two people she could only look up to at ordinary times.
They listened carefully to what he said, thought carefully, and responded seriously.
Not because he has money.
It's because what he said makes sense.
She suddenly felt that she seemed to be closer to him, and yet further away.
As close as possible, she was sitting next to him.
What's worse is that she couldn't get a word in what he said.
Zhao Chen suddenly turned his head and glanced at her.
Then he spoke:
"Speaking of which, this time I was Short Selling, thanks to Zhiyi."
Shen Jue and Song Huayao both looked at Shen Zhiyi.
"As Major Shareholder, it is not convenient for me to increase my holdings during the window period."
Zhao Chen said, "We can only let Zhiyi and Su Wantang come forward. Together, they have increased their holdings of 20 million shares."
He paused:
"Without them, the stock price wouldn't be able to support your entry into the market."
Shen Zhiyi was stunned for a moment.
She didn't expect that Zhao Chen would suddenly mention her.
Shen Jue looked at Shen Zhiyi with a hint of seriousness in his eyes:
"That's it. Ms. Shen, disrespectful."
Shen Zhiyi's face turned slightly red:
"No, no... I just did what Achen said..."
Song Huayao laughed:
"Ms. Shen, don't be humble. It's not easy to give unreserved trust at that time."
Shen Zhiyi opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
But the little loss in her heart was greatly diluted by these words.
He cares about her.
He knew what she was thinking.
He's helping her integrate into the conversation.
She gently held Zhao Chen's hand.
Zhao Chen held her back and didn't let go.
The Westerners chatted for a long time.
From Real Estate we talked about education, from Bitcoin we talked about macroeconomics, from Short Squeeze war we talked about life choices.
The soup in the pot was refilled again and again, Maodu ordered three plates, and drank two rounds of beer.
It was almost ten o'clock before the show finally ended.
Walking out of the Hot Pot store, the night breeze was slightly cool.
Shen Jue and Song Huayao stood at the door, waiting for their respective cars.
Shen Jue suddenly looked at Zhao Chen:
"Zhao Zong, I have a heartfelt request."
Zhao Chen looked at her:
"Please tell me."
Shen Jue was silent for two seconds, seeming to be considering his words.
Then she spoke:
"Although we met today, I still hope to meet again tomorrow afternoon--"
She paused:
"I want to talk to you about something."
Zhao Chen Wait for her to continue.
But Shen Jue did not continue.
Zhao Chen nodded:
"Okay. See you tomorrow."
The car is here.
Shen Jue and Song Huayao got into the car and disappeared into the night.