Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 383 Unlucky Female Educated Youth 83_1

Chapter 383: Chapter 383 Unlucky Female Educated Youth 83_1

Huang Lei had driven Wang Nan away in anger, and for quite some time afterward, it was quiet, as Wang Nan didn’t show her face.

Zhang Xia had also ended the first and only marriage of her life, returning to Capital City with her child.

Her house and Huang Lei’s new home were in the same alley, making it convenient for visits and mutual assistance should the need arise.

Zhang Xia had lived in Capital City before and, although she now had a child with her, the nanny she had previously employed came to look after the child in Capital City, and she hired additional help for household chores and cleaning.

She integrated seamlessly; once busy, she would fly everywhere and leave the nanny to take the child to stay at Huang Lei’s house.

For Zhang Xia, she trusted Huang Lei more than her own family to help take care of her child.

Even if it involved the child’s own maternal grandparents, she knew that in their hearts, their own son and grandson were paramount.

As for a grandchild on the daughter’s side, it wasn’t that they were unloved, but they simply couldn’t compare to a grandson.

After busying themselves with a myriad of matters, the two finally remembered the stock subscription warrants they had gone south to purchase.

They had heard the price of these items had been continually rising, but as for by how much, they hadn’t taken the time to inquire closely.

It wasn’t that it was too far to ask around; rather, with many matters pressing, they were currently busy with more important things.

When they finally got wind of the prices, they were truly astonished, their faces alight with joy, "My god, could it have multiplied so many times over?"

According to the current prices, the initial capital they had invested had nearly increased eightyfold.

"It hasn’t been that long." Zhang Xia was accustomed to making big money, but the ease with which they made so much this time left her feeling dizzy.

"Are we?" These subscription warrants could also be used to purchase stocks, which seemed promising in terms of earnings as well.

If they cashed in now, they could make a substantial amount, but it might not be as advantageous as taking a run through the stock market.

"I plan to cash in right away," Huang Lei said decidedly, having never changed her mind from the outset.

Zhang Xia thought for a moment, "Then I’ll cash in promptly as well."

"I won’t dabble in the stock market." She still needed to keep a low profile at present—it wasn’t suitable to let others know she was making big money, as it would be too troublesome.

Seeing Zhang Xia’s waning spirits, "What’s the matter?" She had previously been keen on making a splash, eager to carve out her own slice of the sky.

She wanted others to see her success, to know that her success was in no way tied to her ex-husband’s family, that she had her own strength and finances.

"The lad in Harbor City got suckered into buying a stock that has been declining for days."

It’s been falling, "Either hold on or average down, as long as the company is solid."

Huang Lei truly didn’t see any problem if the company was sound, the stock price was bound to rise.

"Averaging down is a good idea; that company’s performance is also notable, but the problem is, most of his money is tied up in futures," said Zhang Xia, who was no stranger to the turmoil of the stock market.

"I’ve played the futures market once myself."

"It did make some profit, but it was really nerve-wracking."

"One misstep could lead to a margin call, it’s even more thrilling than the stock market, capable of making you a multimillionaire or bankrupt within minutes."

"Having tried trading once, I don’t want to operate like that again," Zhang Xia still remembered that frenzied, heart-pounding feeling.

"It’s not for me," Zhang Xia stated with conviction.

"You see, that kid, he’s bound to lose his fortune sooner or later." Zhang Xia thought he might just play around with stocks, but he had ventured into futures.

"Right now, I just hope his bet pays off and he makes a profit from it."

Zhang Xia found herself praying every day, hoping the former stepson would strike it rich in the stock market.

Huang Lei and she had agreed unanimously to liquidate all their subscription warrants, rushing over and easily disposing of them.

Knowing Zhang Xia didn’t want to come forward, Huang Lei disposed of all the warrants in her possession under her own name.

Someone else might worry about the money being stolen, but Huang Lei didn’t fret at all and immediately transferred it back on the spot.

Once the money was sent, the two of them flew back swiftly, carrying the local specialties they brought, happily discussing how they should reward themselves after earning so much.

Unexpectedly, before they even entered the door, they saw Wang Nan wailing at their doorstep.

Anyone’s mood would sour upon seeing someone cry like that at their own doorstep.

"Why are you crying at my doorstep?"

"I thought my Ho Ming had gotten into trouble with someone outside and they’d come to demand an explanation."

Huang Lei spoke irritably, though deep down she was a bit panicked, wondering if Fan Xiaofei had found out he’d been conned and had really lost a lot, even his net worth.

But then she thought it couldn’t be possible. If the money had been swindled that quickly, it would certainly have blown up, and how would they con other people after that?

The counterpart had managed to stand firm for so many years for a reason.

"I, I, that woman, she came." Wang Nan grew angrier as she thought about it. "I was with Fan Xiaofei when we, we secured that deal."

"I gave so much..." Wang Nan felt a strong sense of injustice just thinking about it.

"The business deal was done, but then that pig showed up."

"What is she even..." Wang Nan had planned to talk to Fan Xiaofei about it in a few days to push for an official position early on.

But she hadn’t expected things to fall through like this. Once that pig arrived, she was immediately chased away.

Huang Lei hadn’t expected Fan Xiaofei’s wife to show up. Looking at the heartbroken Wang Nan, she could only think that this person was really lucky.

"After all, she is Fan Xiaofei’s wife, and also a partner who started the business with him."

"Didn’t you say last time that after this cooperation deal was negotiated, we’d definitely make a lot of money?"

"The capital involved was substantial, and the other party must have known, of course they’d be anxious," Huang Lui said, trying to console her.

Wang Nan of course understood that no matter how plump the other woman was, as long as she was Fan Xiaofei’s wife, she could overpower her.

"I just can’t accept it." Wang Nan cried so hard that her makeup was washed away in streaks.

With her complexion not being great to begin with, heavily relying on makeup, this outburst just made Huang Lei think it was an eyesore.

"Stop crying, really." Zhang Xia felt no sympathy for Wang Nan. "Your face is now streaked with marks."

"It’s really especially ugly."

"Don’t keep calling Fan Xiaofei’s wife a pig," admonished Zhang Xia, who had encountered Fan Xiaofei’s wife at some events.

"In fact, she looks better than you, has better manners, and better skin."

Fan Xiaofei’s wife may have been plain and chubby in the past, unable to compare with Wang Nan, but in recent years, Wang Nan truly couldn’t even catch up with her.

"You..." Wang Nan was infuriated when she heard this, unable to stomach being deemed inferior to that pig.

"Stop calling her a pig every time; you haven’t taken a moment to observe her properly. She looks full of wealth and generosity, beaming with good fortune."

"While you come across as..." Zhang Xia paused, contemplating how to express her view of Wang Nan.

After a moment, she decided to tell the truth and not mislead anyone.

"The way you look now, it really just seems spiteful."

Oh well, since their relationship was just average, there was no need to take the other’s feelings into account.

Spiteful? To be called spiteful was something Wang Nan couldn’t accept.

Zhang Xia pulled out a compact mirror and let Wang Nan see her reflection, "Isn’t it spiteful?"