At thirty, I started my comeback from the intelligence system.

"Um...is Qingqing here? Is it a convenient time to talk?"

"It's convenient! She's away on a business trip, she's not home!" Chen Geng hesitated for a moment, then didn't tell his mother the truth.

"Mom just wanted to ask if you have... something on hand?"

Cui Lanzhen spoke haltingly, "Mom's medication for this month is almost finished, and she needs to go to the hospital for a check-up next week..."

"The imported medicine the doctor prescribed doesn't cover much of the medical insurance... The company said their salary will be paid a few days later... Mom knows you're having a tough time right now, Su Qingqing... Sigh, if it's too much trouble, just let it go, Mom will think of something..."

Chen Geng felt as if an invisible hand had clenched his heart tightly, and the bitterness and guilt instantly overwhelmed the slight excitement brought by the profit just now.

My mother, Cui Lanzhen, was originally a senior accountant at a state-owned enterprise. She was meticulous and had a strong personality.

Unable to stay idle after retirement, she took on a part-time accounting job at a housekeeping company to supplement her family income.

Fortunately, my workplace provides dormitory accommodation, which saves me a lot of trouble.

She has had rheumatoid arthritis for a long time, which is a chronic disease. She needs to take an imported immunosuppressant for a long time, which is expensive, and she has to go to a large hospital every quarter to check various indicators.

When Su Qingqing lived with Chen Geng and Su Qingqing before, she often gave her mother-in-law the cold shoulder because of this. She complained that her mother-in-law spent too much money on medical treatment and that there was a smell of medicine in the house. She implied that the old woman was a burden.

Cui Lanzhen was a very sensitive and strong-willed person. In order not to make things difficult for her son, she insisted that she was used to the old house and moved back to the old unit house left by Chen Geng's father to live alone.

Chen Geng sends her living expenses and medical expenses every month, but she always makes excuses, saying things like, "Your own family has many expenses," and "Qingqing likes to buy clothes and bags, so don't mistreat her."

Given Cui Lanzhen's character, she must have encountered difficulties in asking this question today!

"Mom!" Chen Geng interrupted his mother, his voice choked with emotion, "What are you saying! What do you mean by difficult or not difficult! The medication can't be stopped, and the tests must be done! How much does it cost? I'll transfer it to you right now!"

"No, no rush, we'll go next week..."

Cui Lanzhen noticed something was wrong with her son's voice and quickly said, "Genggeng, did you...did you have a fight with Su Qingqing? Your voice sounds off..."

"It's okay, Mom, we're... fine."

Not wanting his mother to worry, Chen Geng temporarily kept the divorce a secret. "I'll transfer the money to you first thing tomorrow morning, no, right now! Send me your bank card number on WeChat."

He gave the order without giving a chance to refuse, with an urgent tone that left no room for argument.

"Well... okay then."

Cui Lanzhen sighed, knowing she couldn't refuse her son. After hesitating for a moment, she said softly, "Also... Genggeng, next Wednesday is my follow-up appointment. If you're free... could you come with me to the hospital?"

"Your Aunt Xie and the others all said that hospital procedures are complicated now, and I... am a little confused about them all by myself." Her voice carried a hint of vulnerability and expectation.

Chen Geng felt a lump in his throat.

The mother always reported good news and never bad news, and she would never trouble her children with anything she could handle herself.

The fact that she's asking him to accompany her now means she's probably not feeling well lately, or she feels really helpless going to the hospital alone.

"I'm free! Of course I'm free!" Chen Geng immediately agreed. "Next Wednesday, right? I'll definitely go with you! I'll pick you up in the morning!"

"Okay, okay..." Cui Lanzhen's voice was noticeably lighter. "Then you go ahead and get some rest. Don't stay up late all the time." She gave a few more instructions before hanging up.

After putting down his phone, Chen Geng stood in the dimly lit room for a long time.

His mother's cautious tone was like fine needles pricking his heart.

Over the years, he thought that working hard and sending more money home was being filial. He neglected the pain and loneliness his mother endured alone, and because of Su Qingqing, his mother suffered so much injustice that she didn't even dare to go back to her own home.

"Mom, I'm sorry..." he murmured to himself, "It won't happen again. Never again."

Make money! We must make more money! To let my mother live in a better house, use the best medicine, and no longer have to worry about medical expenses!

We also need to buy a car so it will be convenient to take my mother to the hospital and for her to go out anytime. I won't let her ride that old electric scooter anymore.

He sat back down at the computer, his eyes becoming incredibly determined.

Upon opening the trading software, he saw that the last two orders had automatically triggered profit-taking and closed out while he was on the phone. Transaction price: 640.5 yuan.

perfect!

He quickly checked the account overview.

Account equity: RMB 1,143,257.38.

After deducting the principal of approximately 54 yuan, the net profit for that night exceeded 60 yuan!

Although he had expected it, Chen Geng still felt a dizzying surge of ecstasy upon seeing the number in person.

Six hundred thousand!

He had worked for so many years, saving every penny he could, and he still hadn't saved this much! But tonight, in just a few hours, he achieved it using only one of the three pieces of intelligence!

He wasn't blinded by greed; he knew the futures market was unpredictable and that he had only managed a brilliant blitzkrieg tonight by taking advantage of information asymmetry.

Chen Geng transferred most of his profits to his bank account, leaving only about 200,000 yuan in his futures account as a potential "seed" for future investments. He also warned himself that unless he had extremely clear and reliable information, he would never touch highly leveraged futures again in the near future.

Time slipped away quietly amidst excitement and reflection.

When Chen Geng finished showering, dealt with the funds, and lay down in bed, it was nearly midnight.

He was wide awake, his eyes staring at the ceiling.

Just then, the familiar azure light appeared in my mind as expected, carrying a cold, absolute sense of precision.

[Midnight. The day's intelligence has been updated.]

【Today's Intelligence List (3/3)】

[Intelligence 1: Influenced by the ongoing "Torch" oil tanker incident and geopolitical tensions, the international crude oil market is expected to maintain a high-level, volatile, and slightly bullish pattern over the next 72 hours. A significant decrease in US crude oil inventories is expected, pushing prices to test new short-term highs.]

[Intelligence 2: The "Longwan International Community" project under Hanfeng Group's real estate division is scheduled for a joint surprise inspection this afternoon due to an anonymous report alleging the use of substandard building materials and improper dealings with a regulatory official. If the allegations are substantiated, the project may face work stoppage for rectification, hefty fines, and severe damage to its brand reputation. This matter stems from an internal power struggle; the report originated from Marketing Director Zhou Peng, and the accusation points to Liang Dan, the vice president of the real estate company.]

[Intelligence 3: Li Qianqian, Deputy Director of Finance, has incurred a huge debt (approximately 380 million yuan in principal and interest) due to her involvement in overseas online gambling, and the creditors have issued an ultimatum. She plans to use her position to tamper with a recent prepayment of 500 million yuan to GG (a company) between the group and "Xinghui Media," misappropriating some funds for emergency use. Her initial targets for "parasites" are several employees within GG who have recently had significant financial needs or have been compromised, including but not limited to: Zhao Gang, the network manager who borrowed money due to his mother's serious illness; Qian Jin, the planning manager who has suffered heavy losses due to stock market addiction; and Chen Geng, the designer burdened with car and mortgage payments and experiencing marital discord.]

Chen Geng's temper flared up instantly! So you're just targeting honest people to rip them off, aren't you?