Chapter 107: Setting the Trap

Luo Chen quickly withdrew the 1,000-share buy order.

Fundamentally and technically, this stock didn't support an upward movement. If he kept propping it up, someone might just knock it down all at once.

Luo Chen wouldn't make the same mistake as Yuan Tong.

The goal was achieved. Since Chen Wei's market intuition wasn't invincible, he could slowly find opportunities to deal with Chen Wei in the future.

Chen Wei noticed the buy order being withdrawn, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

Cautious, wasn't he? If he had dared to continue, Chen Wei would have taken him out in one go!

This silent test ended with neither side losing money.

Afterward, Luo Chen told Xu Lin not to watch anymore and made a few trades himself.

Chen Wei continued trading SSR stocks, and soon another stock surged over a dollar. This time, Chen Wei didn't hesitate and used his skill, making over fifty thousand dollars. Zhou Yi and the others also made a good profit.

Only then did Chen Wei receive a message from Wang Fang.

Wang Fang briefly explained that Xu Lin had been watching her, so she had no chance to notify him, and that the MNTA trade was Luo Chen's doing.

Chen Wei replied with "no problem."

However, a coldness grew in his heart.

These guys kept causing trouble. Did they really think he had a Buddha's heart?

It seemed it was time to teach them a lesson!

But to retaliate against Luo Chen and Yuan Tong, he first needed to know their positions!

Only risk control had access to their positions.

The risk control for the third team was Xu Lin, and for the core team, it was a girl named Zhang Qilu.

Chen Wei could try to bribe Zhang Qilu like Xu Lin, but with Xu Lin around, even if Zhang Qilu was bribed, she might not be able to report Yuan Tong's positions under Xu Lin's watchful eyes.

First, he had to get rid of Xu Lin!

Without Xu Lin, Luo Chen and Yuan Tong would lose a spy, and Wang Fang could act more freely.

But how to get rid of Xu Lin required careful planning.

Chen Wei glanced subconsciously at Zhou Yi beside him.

Zhou Yi was busy trading stocks. Noticing Chen Wei's gaze, Zhou Yi turned his head, then approached and whispered, "Boss, what's up?"

Chen Wei looked around at the others, then signaled Zhou Yi with a glance before stepping out of the office.

Zhou Yi followed him out.

In the stairwell, Chen Wei finally spoke in a low voice, "Luo Chen just tried to mess with me again."

"What? Those bastards still haven't given up? What stock? Did you lose anything?"

Zhou Yi was instantly furious.

Chen Wei waved his hand, saying, "I didn't lose money, but their repeated interference is a problem. It makes me hesitant to act even when there's an opportunity, and this can't go on."

Zhou Yi understood immediately.

If Luo Chen's team kept them on edge, not only would Chen Wei be affected, but Zhou Yi would also lose out on potential profits!

"They're blocking our money! Boss, what do you want to do? Tell me! Let's settle all old and new scores at once!"

Zhou Yi said through gritted teeth.

"We need to get rid of Xu Lin. She's too much of a nuisance."

Chen Wei said.

"Sure! That's easy. I'll get some of my guys to deal with her, just like we did with Wang Fang!"

Zhou Yi said harshly.

After the experience with Wang Fang, Zhou Yi found this method quite effective. It was a way to win without fighting!

But Chen Wei shook his head, saying, "That won't work. Xu Lin is different from Wang Fang. The same method won't work on her."

"Huh?"

Zhou Yi looked at Chen Wei, puzzled.

"Wang Fang is timid and afraid of trouble. Just scaring her is enough to make her give in. But Xu Lin is different. She's arrogant and headstrong. If we try to intimidate her, she might call the police or cause a scene. We can't scare her."

Chen Wei explained.

Zhou Yi thought for a moment, then nodded, saying, "True. So what should we do, Boss? We can't use force, right?"

"Force? What are you thinking? We can't do anything illegal! Here's the plan: this weekend, I'll find a way to invite Xu Lin out for a meal, just the two of us…"

Chen Wei began.

Zhou Yi was stunned, looking at Chen Wei, and said, "Boss, you're not planning to…"

Chen Wei could tell what Zhou Yi was thinking and glared at him, saying, "What are you thinking? I'm going to invite Xu Lin for a meal. Meanwhile, you need to find someone from the risk control team who doesn't get along with Xu Lin. Invite her out too, for a meal or some fun, whatever. Just make sure she accidentally sees me having a meal alone with Xu Lin!"

Zhou Yi thought about it, then his eyes lit up, and he looked at Chen Wei with admiration, saying, "Boss, brilliant! What a clever scheme to sow discord!"

"You get it now?"

Chen Wei smiled faintly.

"Yes! I'll make sure it's flawless! Let them suspect each other. With Luo Chen's temperament, Xu Lin won't last long! But one more thing, Boss, are you sure you can get Xu Lin to agree to meet? What if she brings Yuan Tong or Luo Chen?"

Zhou Yi asked, a bit doubtful.

"Sigh, I feel bad for getting Xu Lin fired. Let's give her two thousand dollars as a small compensation."

Chen Wei pretended to sigh, answering without addressing the question.

Zhou Yi was stunned, then gave Chen Wei a thumbs up, saying, "Boss, you're too cunning!"

"Flattery. Let's go back."

Chen Wei smiled faintly and left the stairwell.

Over the next few days, Chen Wei continued trading U.S. stocks at night and copper in the afternoon, making some money. However, there weren't many good opportunities in the stock index, so he didn't trade much.

To better conceal his real intentions and to lower Xu Lin's guard, Chen Wei would occasionally greet her with a smile when they crossed paths at the company.

Of course, Xu Lin always ignored him.

But Chen Wei's consistent courtesy left Xu Lin puzzled, wondering what he was up to.

Until Saturday afternoon, when the just-awoken Xu Lin received a call from Chen Wei, she finally understood his intentions!