173: Chapter 173 Clearing Out and Leaving the Market

Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and the Nasdaq stock market closed perfectly.

This silent short-term ambush was executed as smoothly as flowing water, without causing the slightest ripple.

In the afternoon, the autumn sun was as warm as gold, spreading a lazy and quiet play of light and shadow across the CEO's office through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Jiang Chen leaned back in his office chair, casually playing a game, looking completely relaxed and at ease.

Three familiar, light knocks came from the door, the rhythm as measured and elegant as ever.

"Come in."

As soon as Jiang Chen spoke, the door was gently pushed open, and Shen Xi walked in quickly.

Her usually calm and cool features were now filled with an irrepressible joy and excitement, and even her steps were a bit lighter than usual.

She gently closed the door behind her and walked to the desk. Her eyes were bright with a brilliant smile, and the look she gave Jiang Chen was full of admiration and heartfelt happiness.

"President Jiang, good news—the short-term position in NVTS has been fully liquidated, a perfect conclusion."

Jiang Chen slowly put down his phone, raised his eyes to look at her, a faint smile on his lips. "Have the profits been calculated?"

"The calculations are complete, down to the last cent." Shen Xi nodded vigorously, her tone unable to hide her high spirits.

"Following your instructions strictly, we completed the entire position build-up at an average price of $19.28. After the positive news of the international cooperation was officially announced, the stock price surged. We liquidated our positions in batches around $33.60."

"After deducting trading commissions, cross-border fees, and the conversion costs for the split accounts, the final net profit is—exactly 150 million RMB."

"The orders were split and hidden throughout the process, causing no abnormal market movements. We successfully avoided tracking and regulatory screening by Wall Street institutions. Risk control was active the entire time, without a single slip-up."

In just three days, they had made a net profit of 150 million out of thin air through arbitrage.

An ordinary person would have been ecstatic by now, and although Shen Xi's heart was racing, she couldn't hide the sincere joy in her eyes.

It wasn't because of the numbers, but because it was something they had accomplished together.

After hearing this, Jiang Chen's smile deepened, and a touch of gentle approval flashed in his eyes. He wasn't surprised at all, as if this staggering profit was already within his expectations.

He nodded slightly, his tone firm and gentle. "Beautifully done. The layout was sound, the execution was spot on, and the timing and rhythm were handled impeccably."

To the current Jiang Chen, this 150 million harvested from the Nasdaq was a significant influx of cash.

He originally held 200 million in idle cash flow, and with this addition, his net worth skyrocketed again. Including various assets under his name, his total net worth had quietly approached the one billion mark.

Of course, there was still a significant distance to go before he could claim the title of the richest man in Jiangcheng.

Looking at his calm and unruffled demeanor, Shen Xi was secretly amazed and felt at ease.

Arbitraging over a hundred million in three days would make even a business titan struggle to stay calm, but Jiang Chen remained as steady as a deep abyss, as if he had just completed a trivial matter.

She calmed her emotions slightly, and her tone couldn't help but carry a hint of soft sentiment. "To be honest, while following this project, I was secretly nervous for you, fearing there might be unexpected market fluctuations."

"I didn't expect the trend to perfectly match your predictions—the timing of the news release and the range of the stock price surge were exact."

"President Jiang, your business sense and market foresight really seem like you can see the future of the entire capital market."

Jiang Chen chuckled at her words, leaned back slightly, and looked at her with soft eyes. "You deserve credit too. If you hadn't worked through the night to coordinate with overseas channels, split the offshore accounts, and strictly managed the risk control and price limits, no matter how good the plan was, it wouldn't have been executed so perfectly."

"This project was handled very well—steady, meticulous, and with a perfect sense of when to advance or retreat."

He leaned forward slightly, his voice lowering a bit, carrying a warmth that existed only between the two of them. "I am very satisfied."

This low praise fell on her ears, and the tips of Shen Xi's ears were quietly tinged with a faint blush, a warm feeling spreading through her heart.

Her eyes crinkled into crescents, and her tone lost all professional stiffness, becoming gentle and familiar. "Being able to help President Jiang handle things well makes me happy from the bottom of my heart too."

She paused for a moment, her expression becoming serious again as she reported in a low voice, "According to your previous arrangements, I have finished settling the 150 million net profit."

"Shortly, it will be transferred in full directly to your private exclusive account at Jiangcheng Bank. It won't go through Chenxing Capital's public accounts, nor will it be entered into the group's financial reports. The entire transfer is private, leaving no public trace."

Jiang Chen nodded faintly. "Good, just transfer it directly. No need for extra asset planning or diversifying the allocation. I have plenty of cash flow for now, so let it sit. We can act whenever a new high-quality opportunity arises."

Shen Xi stood quietly to the side, looking at his tall, gentle, yet imposing profile.

The warm autumn sun fell on his shoulders, outlining clean and sharp lines.

She couldn't help but feel a deep sense of security and an indescribable admiration—this young king had unfathomable financial power, and his vision and scope far exceeded many seniors in the industry.

He was calm and steady in the face of events, always keeping everything firmly in his grasp while strategizing.

Jiang Chen withdrew his gaze and looked at her, his tone softening with a hint of concern. "You've worked hard these past two days, working overtime through the night to coordinate the project."

"Hand over the final wrap-up work in a bit and go home early to rest. There are no urgent projects for the next few days, so take some time to relax and adjust. No more staying up late."

Shen Xi met his gentle eyes, her heart warming as she nodded lightly. "Okay, I'll finish up the loose ends as quickly as possible and won't delay any future plans."

With that, she turned and left the office, gently closing the door.

Silence returned to the office, filled with warmth. The autumn sun was just right, and the river breeze was slightly cool.

A cross-border capital arbitrage worth over a hundred million had quietly come to an end.

To others, that was an unreachable astronomical figure; to Jiang Chen, it was just another easy addition to his accounts.

And over these two days, relying on the daily wealth intelligence, he had low-key positions in other scattered short-term targets, quietly reaping over ten million in additional profits. These were also all funneled into his personal account at Jiangcheng Bank, quietly thickening his cash flow reserves.

Just as Jiang Chen picked up his phone, the screen suddenly lit up, the vibration sounding particularly clear in the quiet room.

The caller ID was a string of unknown numbers with no contact name.

He raised an eyebrow slightly and casually pressed the answer button.

A clear and melodious female voice immediately came from the other end. It was unhurried and polite, yet a trace of subtle softness and familiarity was hidden in the tone.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Jiang. I apologize for the intrusion. I am Lu Manqi from the Private Wealth Management Department at the Jiangcheng Bank headquarters."