419 - I Don’t Want to Be Turned Into the Female Protagonist by the System

**Chapter 419: The Bull Market Storms In** On September 15th, right in the middle of the golden month of September, the mood at Su Qi's company Compass during the morning meeting was markedly different from the usual ease and lightheartedness. Every face bore a somewhat serious expression. This was due to the central bank's announcement just the day before, detailing interest rate cuts—an indicator that risk returns would rise as risk-free returns fell! The previously calm stock market had been thrown into turmoil by this policy. When the policy was announced just the morning before, the usual scarcity of red was overturned, with nearly 60% of the sectors turning bright red, and numerous stocks hitting their price limits. By closing, nearly 90% of the stocks were in profit. Yesterday, six entire sectors were dazzling red! Even those unfamiliar with finance could tell: A bull market had arrived! As the policy sent ripples through the stock market, Su Qi finally understood why her stock trading guide's limit was capped at 92%. The remaining 8% was influenced by national policy regulation, an uncontrollable force that no amount of knowledge could reach. With the recent eastern wind, the stocks that Su Qi bought surged by 9.4%, unlike the usual modest growth of 1-2%. On a base of 14 million, this translated to a one-day profit of nearly 1.32 million! Confronted with such numbers, even though Su Qi had anticipated it, the seven-figure income in just one day left her in shock. Although 15 million was still a long way from 100 million, with more than a month left and the bull market in full swing, Su Qi felt that she might not need to borrow money or resort to leveraging; she might genuinely be able to redeem the money for the jade seal. Due to the policy changes, everyone at Compass had been silently working overtime. Even Wang Yun, the typically relaxed director, was actively engaged. Last night, she and her team sorted out several promising stocks, finishing their meeting not long before ten. As an assistant, Su Qi helped with the analysis, saving herself considerable effort in gathering data. During the company's morning meeting, Director Yang convened the routine gathering, and after three rounds of familiar slogans, the team settled in. Soon, the projected screen displayed stocks chosen by Yang’s team. While Su Qi had her personal views about Director Yang, she had to admit he and his team had some real skills. Their analysis was precise, even including the stock she herself had purchased the previous day. After Yang Zongfan finished his presentation, Wang Yun, another director, took over the microphone, made a few succinct remarks, and concluded the morning meeting. The reason Wang Yun, despite the late hours of the previous night, spoke only briefly, lay in the current bull market. In such a robust bull market, one could dramatically claim: "As long as you avoid rookie mistakes like blindly chasing peaks and frequent short-term trading, buying high and selling low, even if you close your eyes, there's a 90% chance your stock will rise. That's how strong the bull market is!" In the past two days, even during mundane tasks like fetching takeout, Su Qi could overhear people in the elevator chatting about stocks. It felt more like people were picking up free money rather than venturing into risky investments. Even many who had no understanding of stocks joined in the stock market frenzy during these few days. However, while the money seems easy now, there’s a warning lurking around: the real danger might strike at any moment during this "bull market." If a stock market crash were to occur, it could fulfill the old adage circulating among investors: "You enter with laughter, but leave with tears. Bosses go in and are beaten out. The worst, though, are those who enter beaten and leave with nothing." Who knows how many talented individuals might find themselves on rooftops, queuing for a chance at paradise! To prevent such an outcome, after the morning meeting, Director Wang Yun, for the first time, held a small group meeting—something that surprised Su Qi! The meeting’s agenda was simple: everyone should keep a keen eye on any stock market movements. The suggestion was clear: stock prices can’t keep rising indefinitely. If they did, everyone would be investing, and wouldn’t stock analysts be out of a job? After the meeting, Wang Yun took her personal assistant, Su Qi, into her private office. Su Qi, still reflecting on the K-line charts discussed, found herself cornered by her boss. Over the past ten days, Su Qi had grown accustomed to Wang Yun's habits of pulling her aside for some affectionate interaction after each morning meeting. Inhaling the gentle orchid scent unique to Wang Yun, Su Qi slowly closed her innocent eyes and reciprocated Wang Yun’s advances. Though Su Qi didn’t favor such secretive office liaisons and had tried to evade them, she found her attempts futile—after all, she was the director’s assistant, and Wang Yun was the director. At first, Su Qi tried escaping with excuses to run errands, hoping to dodge the post-meeting affection, but Wang Yun always managed to draw her back into their little hideaway for an even more intense session. After several futile attempts at resistance, Su Qi had resigned herself to her fate. On her way in today, she had resolved that since there was no escaping, she might as well face it head-on and brace for the storm! Wang Yun cornered her little spouse against the office door, watching Su Qi close her eyes obediently, ready to be taken. To Wang Yun, she seemed more adorable than ever, no longer as shy as at the start! Although Wang Yun enjoyed seeing her little spouse flustered and panicked, she found this cooperative interaction equally delightful. Relishing the sweetness, with Su Qi's hands hesitantly searching for a position, Wang Yun encircled her slender waist with one arm and cradled her head with the other, making sure she wouldn’t escape. As time went on, Wang Yun felt the person in her arms grow softer and begin to slide down the door in exhaustion. Su Qi finally opened her eyes, playfully bopping Wang Yun’s shoulder with a soft fist, trying to speak but finding no words. Her petite face was flushed down to her delicate ears. Su Qi hadn’t anticipated that Wang Yun would carry on for so long today—there was just no air! When Su Qi thought she was about to pass out, she finally got a gulp of air and greedily inhaled, only to realize her mischievous boss was ready to start again. After three or four repetitions, Wang Yun finally released her weakened little spouse, who collapsed into a duck-style seat on her lap. It took Su Qi a moment to catch her breath and calm her pounding heart. Glaring at Wang Yun, she pointed at her cheek in a pouty manner and said, “Look, it’s all swollen!” --- *Kind reminder: If you like this book, don't forget to add it to your shelf to easily find it next time!*