The next day—
As always, Xu Hao woke up at the break of dawn.
Upon arriving at the company, he had to readjust his stock investments. Today was going to be a big day.
Judging by the trend of those particular stocks, effortlessly earning several billion was not out of the question.
But as soon as he got to the office, he noticed a somewhat desolate figure standing at the entrance.
It was Xiao Mingyue.
Those dark circles under her eyes—could it be that she hadn't slept all night?
[Ding! You've acquired Xiao Mingyue's desperation emotion value +888...]
Xiao Mingyue also saw Xu Hao and approached him again, unexpectedly offering him a deep bow.
"Young Master Xu, I apologize. I am sorry for my previous actions." She bowed her head. This was not just an apology to Xu Hao; it also symbolized her submission to him.
Xu Hao guessed correctly; Xiao Mingyue had indeed not slept the whole night.
Throughout the night, she had been contemplating.
She began to re-evaluate herself, pondering where she had gone wrong.
Ultimately, she attributed the cause to her own personality.
In the past, she was an iron-blooded CEO, managing assets worth billions.
Being cold and aloof never caused her any problems before.
But now she had lost everything.
Obviously, her old ways of handling things were no longer effective.
In her mind—
It was because of her aloofness and rigid conduct that she had ended up in her current situation.
When Xu Hao had previously pursued her, he was merely tolerating her.
But she had crossed his line.
Actually, her actions were not wrong; it was just that she had encountered an unpredictable Xu Hao.
Being a top-tier beauty and a billionaire, anyone would normally fawn over her.
But Xu Hao didn't need to.
The women he wanted to obtain, he could conquer through sheer power.
No matter how beautiful or wealthy you are, you'd still have to humbly kneel and sing of your own conquest.
As for love?
Sorry, the world doesn't have that many love-struck fools...
…
He reckoned that it was about time.
If he left her hanging any longer, she might mentally break down. And that was not something Xu Hao wanted to see.
"Lift your head."
Xiao Mingyue raised her head, her eyes filled with bewilderment, unsure of Xu Hao's intentions.
Then she saw Xu Hao extending one hand towards her.
She wanted to dodge it, but after hesitating for a moment, she stayed put.
At this point, it would be unwise to further provoke Xu Hao's anger.
Xu Hao's hand touched her fair, delicate face, caressing it gently.
The faint redness from the slap he had given her yesterday was still visible, albeit much lighter.
Feeling Xu Hao's tender touch, a strange emotion surged within Xiao Mingyue's heart. 'Is he... showing me compassion?'
However—
She quickly realized she was mistaken.
Xu Hao's hand shifted, using two fingers to pinch her cheek.
"Quite smooth," Xu Hao said, grinning slightly. "Go back and get some rest. I don't wish to negotiate with someone looking haggard. And remember to think of a reason compelling enough for me to spare your company."
Xiao Mingyue felt so pained that her eyes nearly welled up with tears; she nodded continuously.
[Ding! You've acquired Xiao Mingyue's grievance emotion value +555...]
Only then did Xu Hao let go and proceed into the company building.
Toying with the proud ice-cold heroine is always amusing.
Not only does it garner emotional points, but it also brightens his mood!
"When would Young Master Xu be available?" Xiao Mingyue rubbed her cheek and hurriedly asked as she turned back.
"Hmm... Let's say tonight at eight." Xu Hao continued walking and quickly vanished from her line of sight.
At last, a huge weight lifted from Xiao Mingyue's heart.
Having a discussion meant Xu Hao was giving her an opportunity.
But how could she persuade Xu Hao to spare her company?
She pondered this, considering their appointment at eight in the evening.
Xiao Mingyue's face turned pale.
'Could it be... Xu Hao wants me for himself?'
'No, I can't agree to that.'
Thinking of Xu Hao's actions over the last couple of days, he was practically deranged. He would slap her at the slightest provocation, threaten her company, call her ugly, and squeeze the moisture out of her face.
The thought that even if she complied, she'd either be slapped or scolded sent a shiver down her spine, making her scalp tingle and her heart chill.
She looked around and hurriedly left the area…
…
Xu Hao entered a workspace.
He had arranged for this place just yesterday, hiring a team of stock traders to form a new department, all under the supervision of Zhao Ming.
In the future, his company would dominate various industries, and manipulating the stock market would be a cinch.
With the help system reward that allowed him to foresee stock trends for the next three days, he was making plans for the future.
"Good morning, Mr. President!"
Several people were already working in the studio, quite efficiently at that.
Xu Hao nodded slightly and asked, "What stocks have caught your attention today?"
He had no intention of keeping non-performers in his company.
Upon hearing this, the traders became vigilant, realizing this was a test.
Fortunately, they were all competent, otherwise, Zhao Ming wouldn't have recommended them.
After learning about Xu Hao's fearsome capabilities, Zhao Ming had become even more respectful and diligent.
Promptly—
The traders disclosed their selected stocks, based on thorough data analysis.
Xu Hao nodded. While the stocks they mentioned weren't skyrocketing, they were respectable choices.
Seeing Xu Hao approach a computer to make his own trades, a trader couldn't help but ask, "Is the president going to trade himself?"
"Of course, he's a contemporary stock market genius. Just yesterday, he doubled a 500 million investment," Zhao Ming replied.
"What?" All the traders were shocked. Was their young president also a stock market whiz?
After Xu Hao finished trading, they all crowded around the computer. Moments later, they frowned.
That's because Xu Hao didn't invest in the stocks they recommended. Instead, he chose a biotech energy company, one they had also studied but found to be mediocre.
Why would he invest in this?
Soon, the unbelievable happened—
The stock that seemed unremarkable suddenly shot up at an incredibly fast pace.
What's going on here?
The veteran stock traders were baffled.
"Look, quick! Venus Bio-Energy Tech just had a press release. They've developed a new type of bio-energy that can convert power faster and more efficiently..."
Someone exclaimed.
So, this was the company their president had invested in. No wonder its stock was soaring.
They quickly realized Xu Hao must have known the stock would skyrocket. But how?
Their faces were full of disbelief.
However—
Their shock was just beginning.
By the end of the day, Xu Hao had made three trades, each in a stock that soared. These few trades multiplied his assets twenty-fold, earning him 20 billion.
T/N: Just ignore these braindead numbers…
Everyone who witnessed this was stunned.
The way they looked at Xu Hao was as if they were looking at a deity.
A true stock market god.
By that time, Xu Hao had already left, leaving behind a trail of legends in the company.