One Hundred and Fifty Billion

Fan Yu sat before the computer and continued browsing Bitcoin transactions on the market.

News of Bitcoin had already spread. Even ordinary people had begun hunting for Bitcoin online with a playful mindset.

Although people had yet to discover Bitcoin's immense value, many were already collecting it.

However, in just a few minutes, Bitcoin trading on the stock market changed once more.

There had initially been only tens of thousands of Bitcoins constantly being traded, but suddenly, a massive amount flooded the market. The volume rose from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand, then to two hundred thousand.

"Liu Tianfeng, come over here."

Fan Yu called out loudly.

Liu Tianfeng hurriedly hung up the phone and ran over.

"Boss, what is it?"

Fan Yu pointed at the screen. "Take a look."

"How could it be this fast? It's only been a few minutes, yet Bitcoin's trading volume has already risen to several hundred thousand, and the price is climbing rapidly too."

After typing on the keyboard, Liu Tianfeng pulled up the stock market's price chart.

"Buy immediately. Buy as much Bitcoin as possible."

Fan Yu knew that Bitcoin's fluctuations were terrifying. In just a few minutes, it could soar to an astronomical price, or plunge to rock bottom.

Bitcoin's rises and falls were not fixed, but there had been several market shocks where its price went on a mad surge, then remained flat for a period without rising or falling.

Liu Tianfeng went to another computer, turned it on, and began acquiring Bitcoin alongside Fan Yu.

Across Hua Nation, people from north to south were buying and selling the Bitcoin in their hands. Excitement and greed appeared on many faces.

Naturally, many financial companies were also buying up Bitcoin in large quantities, hoping to make a quick fortune and get out.

They could not buy too much Bitcoin, or no one would be left to play with them. Fan Yu only intended to buy a small portion, though that was still no small amount.

An hour later, Bitcoin had reached a historic high. One Bitcoin had risen to one hundred yuan and was still soaring rapidly.

"Boss, this market is too strange. I've never encountered anything like it. I think this is enough. If we keep going, it could become dangerous."

Liu Tianfeng spoke gravely.

Fan Yu stared intently at Bitcoin's price chart, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

Although he had never traded Bitcoin when he was on Earth and did not know much about the insider details of Bitcoin trading, that did not stop him from making moves. As long as he knew Bitcoin's general trajectory, that was enough.

"Wait a little longer. How much Bitcoin do we have now?"

"One million coins already."

Liu Tianfeng replied.

"How much Bitcoin is on the market?"

Fan Yu continued asking.

"More than three million, roughly."

"That's about enough. Let it rise a little longer."

Just then, two people arrived outside the company. Both wore suits and carried briefcases.

"Tianfeng, Old Chen and I came over the moment we got your call. Don't fool us about what you said."

A man around one meter eighty tall with long fingers entered the company as he spoke.

Liu Tianfeng stood up. "How could I? Come over. This is the boss I told you about."

Chen Bin and Liu Yong hurriedly greeted Fan Yu.

Fan Yu smiled. "Don't worry. What Liu Tianfeng promised you is absolutely real. We happen to need more hands right now, so get to work first."

Chen Bin and Liu Yong sat down at two other computers. When they saw the stock market data on the screens, both were stunned.

"Boss, are you really planning to make a move on Bitcoin?"

Chen Bin asked in surprise.

Fan Yu nodded. "Bitcoin is a huge market. So many people are watching it. How could I let it pass me by?"

Chen Bin said worriedly, "Before Old Liu and I came here, our former company was also watching Bitcoin. But the company owner didn't dare go too deep and only bought a few hundred, afraid Bitcoin might be a scam."

Chen Bin and Liu Yong had worked at the same company, which was why they could come together.

Fan Yu patted Chen Bin on the shoulder. "I know what I'm doing. Don't worry. If we succeed, I'll treat you all to dinner tonight."

"Boss, it's five hundred!"

Liu Tianfeng shouted from across the room.

Fan Yu nodded. "Wait."

The four sat in the quiet company, holding their breath as they waited.

"One thousand."

"...

At eleven that night, Bitcoin's price finally rose to ten thousand.

Fan Yu said gravely, "Sell."

Click, click, click.

Three more people had arrived in the company. Liu Tianfeng's other three classmates had also come.

At Fan Yu's command, they all skillfully worked the keyboards and began selling the Bitcoin in their accounts.

The clock struck twelve, and Fan Yu's fingers finally came down on the keyboard.

All two million Bitcoins had been sold, and Fan Yu's assets skyrocketed in an instant.

At five minutes past midnight, Bitcoin suddenly began to plummet. In just a few dozen seconds, it crashed from ten thousand to a few dozen yuan, eventually falling below one yuan.

After it fell below one hundred yuan, some people sitting before computers across Hua Nation fainted in anguish, while others became frenzied with excitement.

This wave of Bitcoin speculation had sent many people through a roller coaster ride their hearts could not withstand.

Some financial companies declared bankruptcy outright, while others rose from obscurity to become new elites in the financial world.

And the greatest winner was Fan Yu.

With an investment of just over ten million, he had brought in one hundred and fifty billion.

Liu Tianfeng and the others who had witnessed it firsthand all stared at Fan Yu in shock.

He had just made one hundred and fifty billion?

In all their years in finance, this was the craziest thing they had ever seen.

In the past, making a few hundred million would have been enough to shock the financial world. Yet Fan Yu had made one hundred and fifty billion in just a few hours. What kind of concept was that?

This world was too crazy.

Fan Yu merely smiled faintly, showing no particular excitement. He already owned all of Financial Street, with assets too vast to assess. The system had given him another one hundred billion a few days ago, so how could this one hundred and fifty billion stir much emotion in him?

"Very good. Everyone has worked hard. Let's go eat. Consider it a reward for all of you."

Fan Yu had long since notified Liu Jian to bring over a Mercedes business van, which was now parked downstairs.

The group went downstairs, but Liu Tianfeng and the others still could not believe it. They walked as if in a daze. They were not dreaming—someone worth hundreds of billions had been born right before their eyes.

Xiangdu International Hotel, one of Magic City's five-star hotels.

A reservation had already been made. Fan Yu and the others got out of the vehicle and entered the hotel.

A graceful hostess in a qipao respectfully led Fan Yu and the others into a private room.

What greeted their eyes was a miniature bridge-and-stream arrangement. Clear spring water flowed over an artificially crafted stone corridor before pouring into a pool below.

Expensive golden dragon fish swam in the pool, while folding screens embroidered with landscapes stood around the room. The antique decor made everything feel ancient and elegant.

Anyone who came here could feel relaxed and refreshed simply from the room's decor.

After taking their seats, everyone seemed somewhat restrained. It was their first time in such a high-end place.

Fan Yu looked over the menu, ordered several bottles of Moutai and the house specialties, then handed the menu to Liu Tianfeng and the others.

"Don't be polite. Order whatever you want. Tonight is mainly for relaxing."

Looking at the expensive dishes listed on the menu, the corners of Liu Tianfeng and the others' mouths twitched.