172: Chapter 172 Arranging Work

The black lexus lm glided smoothly through the autumn traffic of the city, proceeding without hindrance and arriving shortly at the base of the Changjiang International Center.

The soft, clear afternoon autumn sun spilled across the glass curtain walls of the skyscrapers, reflecting delicate, warm halos of light. The sweltering heat of midsummer had faded, leaving only a perfectly balanced sense of tranquility and ease.

The car entered the exclusive underground garage. The floor was polished like a mirror, divided into independent parking areas that were quiet and grand.

Lu Zheng was the first to step out, bowing as he opened the door for Jiang Chen. Then, the two of them took the exclusive private elevator directly to the 37th floor, the headquarters of Chenxing Capital.

With a composed stride and a tall, refined bearing, Jiang Chen walked straight toward the independent CEO's office at the far end of the corridor.

This office offered extreme privacy, occupying a separate partition of the entire floor. Far from the employee work areas and boasting excellent soundproofing, it became a quiet world of its own once the door was closed.

He took off his casual suit jacket, draped it casually over the sofa's armrest, and sat down behind his desk. He placed his private phone gently on the desk and tapped his fingertips lightly against the edge, mentally organizing the complete logic behind the recent short-term US stock intelligence.

Lately, by relying on top-secret insider information refreshed punctually every day, he had accurately captured hidden trends in various industries—buying low and selling high, harvesting steady gains without ever missing a beat.

The idle cash flow under his name that he could freely dispose of had quietly accumulated to a full two hundred million.

With such abundant capital reserves, he was fully capable of handling this short-term investment alone. He didn't need to use public accounts, go through the group's approval process, or borrow leverage. He had plenty of room to operate comfortably, with every move under his control.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Jiang Chen set aside his thoughts, picked up the internal landline, and dialed Shen Xi's private office line.

“Shen Xi, come to my office for a moment.”

On the other end of the line, Shen Xi's voice maintained its usual professional tone—calm, capable, and perfectly measured: “Understood, President Jiang. I'll be right there.”

Hanging up the phone, Jiang Chen leaned back in his office chair, gazing at the river view outside the window with a faint smile playing on his lips.

Less than two minutes later, there was a gentle knock on the office door—three light taps, just the right level of etiquette.

“Come in.”

The door was pushed open slowly, and Shen Xi walked in wearing stiletto heels. She gently closed the door behind her, shutting out the hustle and bustle of the office outside.

As she entered this private space occupied only by the two of them, her entire aura slowly relaxed.

Shedding the cold majesty she displayed toward employees and partners, her steps became light and soft. Her eyes held a hint of gentle lethargy; she was no longer deliberately tense, and her posture was casual and natural.

She didn't maintain a stiff professional distance, but walked slowly to the desk and stood there. Her gaze fell softly on Jiang Chen, and her tone lost the professional sharpness from the phone call, gaining the familiarity and softness of their private interactions: “President Jiang, did you need something?”

Jiang Chen looked up at her, a hint of warmth in his eyes.

“There is a short-term cross-border US stock investment project with high potential and low risk. I'm putting you in full charge of leading and coordinating all aspects.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the lazy and soft atmosphere around Shen Xi vanished instantly.

Her brow furrowed, her gaze became sharp and focused, and her relaxed aura suddenly tightened as she switched into combat mode without hesitation.

She tucked all private emotions deep into her heart. Work was work; she handled the boundaries perfectly, never letting the two blur.

She listened intently, already prepared to coordinate the entire execution.

“The target is NovaTech Systems, a Nasdaq-listed company with the ticker NVTS. Their main business is the research and development of high-end AI inference chips, making them a high-quality target in the current computing power track.”

Jiang Chen only specified the target, ticker, and industry attributes. He didn't say a word about his daily intelligence or insider info, using only his unique business sense and market judgment as a pretext to keep his trump card hidden.

“Within the next three days, this company is likely to officially announce a heavyweight international strategic partnership. The industry impact will be huge. Currently, the information is strictly locked down with no word in the market. Neither institutions nor retail investors have positioned themselves in advance, so the stock price is undervalued. It's a perfect opportunity for a short-term ambush.”

“I want you to immediately lead a three-way coordination between overseas trading channels, the dedicated trading team, and the risk control department to make all preparations in advance.”

“After the US market opens tomorrow, look for opportunities to build a position by buying in low in batches. The total investment must be strictly controlled within thirty million dollars—no exceeding that. Try to keep the average entry price below 19.5 dollars; chasing highs is forbidden.”

“The entire process should involve splitting orders and using multiple accounts for hidden operations. We cannot cause abnormal market movements or get flagged by Wall Street institutions and regulatory systems.”

“Once the partnership is officially announced and market sentiment builds, after the stock price surges and stabilizes, exit the position in batches within the 32 to 35 dollar range. Stick to a 'quick in, quick out' strategy—pure short-term arbitrage. Do not get emotionally attached or hold for the long term. Secure the profits.”

He was methodical and logical, clearly outlining the target's attributes, capital limits, price ranges, operational methods, and risk control discipline. His instructions were precise and clear, reflecting the steady perspective of a top-level decision-maker.

Shen Xi listened with extreme focus. With her meticulous mind, she instantly grasped all the core points, quickly mapping out the complete execution plan for channel coordination, account distribution, and risk management. She then repeated the details accurately in a steady voice.

“Understood. Nasdaq target NVTS, AI chip sector; total investment limit of thirty million dollars; buying low in batches tomorrow with an average entry price strictly under 19.5 dollars; after the positive news breaks, exit in batches at 32–35 dollars. Pure short-term operation, no long-term holding.”

Shen Xi thought for a moment.

“I will use several compliant offshore accounts under the group's umbrella to distribute the positions, spreading out the capital volume to avoid triggering regulatory alerts due to high holdings in a single account.”

“At the same time, I'll coordinate with the risk control department to set specific intraday volatility circuit breaker thresholds and maximum drawdown red lines for NVTS. If the trend deviates from expectations or abnormal fluctuations occur, we will immediately pause the positioning to adjust the rhythm, minimizing the risk of market anomalies and short-term drawdowns. Does this arrangement seem feasible to you?”

“Yes, proceed according to your plan.”

Jiang Chen nodded slightly, his tone calm and certain.

“You don't need to have any concerns regarding funding. I currently have two hundred million in personal idle cash flow available, which is more than enough to support this thirty-million-dollar layout.”

“The entire amount will be transferred directly from my personal overseas accounts. It won't go through Chenxing Capital's public accounts, won't be included in the group's financial reports, and doesn't need to go through internal approval. You just need to control the operational process, risk details, and the rhythm of splitting orders to ensure everything is compliant, hidden, and executed steadily.”

Shen Xi was slightly surprised to hear this. Two hundred million in personal idle cash flow, capable of leveraging tens of millions of dollars in cross-border investment at a whim—this level of financial depth was truly astonishing.

However, her expression remained steady, showing her professional poise. She didn't ask about the source of the funds, nor was she curious about where the undisclosed positive news came from.

Having been by Jiang Chen's side for so long, she had grown accustomed to this young president's uncanny insight. He always managed to capture hidden market trends ahead of time and never failed in his positioning.

Despite his youth, he was reserved and low-profile. He wouldn't act unless necessary, but when he did, it was always on a grand scale. His vision, perspective, and courage far exceeded those of his peers and even senior industry investors.

She quickly suppressed her stray thoughts, her eyes becoming determined and sharp. She bowed and accepted the task solemnly, her tone full of executive drive.

“Understood, President Jiang. I will immediately coordinate with the heads of the overseas trading channels, the core trading team, and the risk control supervisor. We'll hold an emergency online meeting to draft the account distribution plan, time-sharing order rhythms, and tiered profit-taking exit strategies overnight.”

“We will strictly follow the price and capital red lines you've set. The entire process will involve hidden accounts and strict risk control, with every step logged and archived to ensure the project lands smoothly without any market anomalies or compliance slips.”

“Mhm, go ahead.” Jiang Chen signaled with a slight wave of his hand.

“I'll go handle the coordination now and work overtime tonight to finalize all the preliminary plans.”

Shen Xi bowed slightly, turned, and walked out of the office with steady, elegant steps, gently closing the door to seal the private space once more.

Silence returned to the office, shutting out all external noise, leaving only the faint sound of city traffic drifting in from outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Jiang Chen stood up and walked to the panoramic windows, leaning against the railing with his hands casually in his pockets as the autumn sun fell on his shoulders.

Looking out at the ceaseless flow of the Changjiang River, a faint, refined smile touched the corners of Jiang Chen's lips.