"Ding! Random system function extraction successful. The system has added a Reset function."
"Reset: Before reading received intelligence, you can choose to reset. The value and number of intelligence pushed will randomly change. For every 3 cumulative uses, you are guaranteed to receive one high-value intelligence. This function can only be used once per week (changes with system level: weekly, monthly, annually... once)."
The system's explanation was very detailed, and Lin Yang understood the meaning of the Reset function at a glance.
In other words, after receiving intelligence, he could choose to refresh it once.
For example, if he was unlucky that time and received 3 weekly intelligence reports, after refreshing, it might change from 3 to 10, or even fewer than 3, as the system did not mention a minimum.
Moreover, after resetting, not only the quantity of intelligence would refresh, but its value would also change accordingly.
It could change from a pile of junk intelligence to a few high-value intelligence reports, or vice versa, turning high-value intelligence into a pile of junk.
As for the outcome, it was entirely up to luck.
However, one advantage was that after cumulatively using Reset 3 times, he was guaranteed to receive one high-value intelligence.
Lin Yang felt that this function was quite worthwhile. Even if his luck was terrible, he wouldn't suffer too much of a loss, as there was at least one high-value intelligence guaranteed. After all, the system might not push a high-value intelligence for three consecutive weeks.
...
"Lin Yang, what's wrong?"
Hu Qian saw that Lin Yang hadn't touched his chopsticks for a long time. Her face showed concern as she softly asked.
Lin Yang snapped out of his contemplation and responded with a smile:
"Nothing, everyone, please eat."
He carefully examined the ingredients in the restaurant and had to admit that they were indeed vastly different from those in cheaper hotpot restaurants outside.
Every item was so fresh it seemed to carry the morning dew.
Eating them even brought a sense of amazement; top-tier ingredients truly were extraordinary.
Coupled with the elegant and upscale environment, although the consumption was not cheap, it was truly worth the price.
No wonder a hotpot with an average cost of over 2000 was so expensive yet attracted so many people.
Indeed, no rich person is a fool; their money is always spent on something worthwhile.
Lin Yang recalled often hearing people talk about someone being "rich and foolish," buying the same item for 100 yuan at a high-end supermarket when it was only 1 yuan elsewhere.
At the time, he also agreed with that view, thinking those people were simply rich and foolish.
But only after experiencing it himself did he realize that the same thing, costing one yuan per catty at the wet market, was indeed not as good as that costing one hundred yuan per catty at a high-end supermarket.
Just like the hotpot he was eating now, costing over 2000 yuan per person, which was enough to eat more than ten times at an ordinary hotpot restaurant.
But if he had to choose, he would definitely pick the one costing over 2000 yuan per person.
Whether it was the ingredients, the taste, or the environment, they were simply not on the same level.
Most importantly, he could now easily afford it.
Since he could enjoy it, why would he make himself suffer?
Lin Yang, Hu Qian, Lin Xi, and Zhang Jun, the four of them, thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food, their joyful laughter echoing in the private room.
This hotpot meal ended up costing nearly ten thousand yuan.
After eating and drinking their fill, they chatted for a while longer before getting up to leave.
Lin Yang originally wanted to find Chen Qingqing to express his gratitude to her in person, but the waiter informed him that Chen Qingqing had already left.
Lin Yang felt a slight regret and could only think of finding another opportunity to thank her properly for allowing him to enjoy the treatment of a most distinguished guest.
When they walked out of the hotpot restaurant, the entrance was still bustling with people, and many were anxiously waiting in line.
One sharp-eyed chubby girl immediately recognized Lin Yang.
She pouted and said to her friend beside her:
"See that person? He arrived later than us, but he's already finished eating and leaving now."
Her friend looked puzzled and guessed:
"Did they make a reservation in advance?"
The chubby girl, however, refuted with certainty: "No, this restaurant doesn't accept advance reservations, and I personally saw him ask the waiter how long the wait was."
Her friend became even more curious and pressed on:
"Then how did he get in? Did he cut in line, or did he buy a number from someone else with money?"
The chubby girl proudly lifted her chin and explained:
"Neither. He was invited in by the boss.
You don't know, but high-end restaurants like this have reserved private rooms specifically for important guests. I once enjoyed this kind of treatment when I went out to eat with my aunt's husband."
Upon hearing this, her friend's jaw dropped in surprise:
"Your aunt's husband is the chairman of Dajia Group! Could that young man also be the chairman of some group?"
"Or maybe he's a rich second-generation with a powerful background!"
The friend looked at the departing Lin Yang, her eyes sparkling:
"Wow, no matter what his identity is, he's the perfect boyfriend! Not only is he handsome and in good shape, but he also has status, background, and money!"
"Yes, why is heaven so unfair? It not only opened a window for him but also opened a door!"
...
Lin Yang and the other three took the elevator back to the parking garage.
Subsequently, Lin Yang and Hu Qian each drove away in their cars.
Lin Xi and Zhang Jun rode in Hu Qian's car; the three of them lived in the same community.
After Lin Yang returned home, he simply washed up and then lay on his bed, planning what he needed to do for the coming week.
First, the Fudi Battery stock will bring 8 times the profit in the next month. This matter has already been handed over to his stock advisor, Hu Qian, so he doesn't need to worry.
Second, on Wednesday afternoon, he needs to go to Binjiang Park. Billionaire Chen Zhenguo will suffer a sudden heart attack and fall. Providing help can gain his favor, which will be beneficial to him.
Third, regarding the Maybach purchased from the 4S store and the "refund one, compensate three" issue, he can start planning as soon as the green certificate is in hand.
Fourth, the Jinling Community demolition plan will be announced on Friday. At that time, Old Wang will come to cause trouble, so he needs to prepare a response before then.
The last point is that there will be heavy rain over the weekend, causing widespread flooding, which also requires advance preparation.
After sorting out his plans, Lin Yang fell asleep.
...
At nine o'clock on Monday morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the window, scattering across the desk in Manager Hu's office at Xingcheng Securities Company.
Hu Qian sat elegantly at her desk, gently swirling the coffee cup in her hand. The steaming coffee released a fragrant aroma that permeated the entire office.
Her gaze was calm and focused as she quietly awaited the stock market's opening at nine fifteen.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
A series of urgent knocks broke the office's tranquility.
Hu Qian frowned slightly and softly said:
"Please come in."
Her assistant, Xiao Liu, pushed the door open, her face full of anxiety, her breathing even a little hurried.
"Manager Hu, this is bad!"
Xiao Liu's voice trembled slightly:
"News suddenly broke in the market that Fudi Battery concealed the truth about a laboratory fire. I'm afraid it will immediately affect the stock."
"How could this happen!"
The coffee cup in Hu Qian's hand trembled violently, and a few drops of coffee splashed onto the desk, but she didn't notice, a ominous premonition rising in her heart.
"Thankfully, you received the news in advance. The market hasn't opened yet, so there's still a chance to change your mind."
Xiao Liu's words carried a hint of relief.
Hu Qian was all too familiar with Fudi Battery's situation.
It was an old, poorly equipped battery factory, struggling to survive in the market's waves, half-dead and utterly uncompetitive.
Yet, Lin Yang had been unusually firm in telling her to go all-in and buy this stock.
Lin Yang had deposited ninety million yuan into the account, which was no small sum. Once a loss was incurred, it would mean tens of millions of yuan irretrievably lost.
Thinking of this, Hu Qian's heart was filled with worry and doubt.
She unhesitatingly picked up the phone and quickly dialed Lin Yang's number. Lin Yang's voice soon came from the other end.
"Lin Yang, Fudi Battery has a major issue, and it will soon be reflected in the stock. Do you still want to buy it?"
"According to the original plan, go all-in."
Hu Qian gripped the phone, her palms already sweaty, her eyes filled with confusion and worry.
She truly couldn't understand Lin Yang's decision. In her opinion, with Fudi Battery's issue, a stock price drop was almost a certainty.
Buying all-in at this time was undoubtedly pushing a huge sum of money into a pit of fire.
"Lin Yang, please reconsider. This is no small sum. Once there's a loss, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Hu Qian hoped Lin Yang would change his mind.
"I've already considered it. Just execute it according to the original plan. You can operate with confidence."
"But..."
Hu Qian wanted to persuade him further, but Lin Yang had already hung up the phone.
She helplessly put down her phone, her heart filled with anxiety.
She knew well that Lin Yang always had his own ideas, and once he made a decision, it was difficult to change.
But this investment decision was simply too risky, and she was genuinely worried that Lin Yang would lose everything.
Hu Qian took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.
She began to carefully analyze Fudi Battery's situation, from the company's financial statements to market share, from industry competition to technological innovation. She considered every factor she could think of.
But no matter how she looked at it, Fudi Battery had no investment highlights, and its prospects after the issue were even bleaker.
Soon, it was nine fifteen.
After the stock market opened, Hu Qian focused all her attention on Fudi Battery.
Limit down. Fudi Battery hit the limit down at market open.
Compared to the previous trading day, the stock price dropped by 20%.