A Person Who Knows How to Fit In

In the current Federal context, whether future development trends will move in a positive or negative direction has always been a subject of much debate.

Beneath the optimism lies a deep-seated fear, as well as despair and pessimism about the future.

Perhaps the unprecedented prosperity of the current Financial Market is the last bit of effort that some people are putting into proving that the "future" is not necessarily bad. They have been successful for many years, but they will eventually fail.

Whenever such a topic emerges, and someone clearly expresses a view that goes against the mainstream, people are drawn to that person.

The reason people were drawn to Lin Qi at this point wasn't necessarily because they wanted to hear Lin Qi annoying nonsense. They didn't believe the future would get worse, even though they were prepared for it and had accepted the possibility in their hearts.

What they need to do now is to find loopholes in Lin Qi's words to refute his views, thereby deceiving themselves by making themselves believe that all the negative views are untenable and that the future will only get better.

Ferral smiled. He felt that Lin Qi had mastered the key to attracting attention. At least he was attracted too. He didn't squeeze in, but stood on the periphery of the crowd, watching Lin Qi talk eloquently among the crowd, just like everyone else.

"Before I came here, I also read today's ' 《Transaction Newspaper》.' The Federal Industrial Index hit a new all-time high, and the daily trading volume also reached a new record..."

He stood in the crowd with a wine glass in his hand. You couldn't find a trace of the timidity that young people usually have on his face. Instead, you could only see his composure and the air of someone who could calmly listen to his Hu Diao Che.

He took a sip of his drink, and as he raised his glass, the people around him suddenly gasped, some whispering among themselves about what Lin Qi had just said.

When he put down his cup, people began to stare at him intently.

This feeling is wonderful!

In fact, going against the mainstream optimists at this time is not a good idea. When everyone is harboring a confused optimism, if someone suddenly stands up and slaps them in the face, telling them that the end of the world is coming, they will not be thanked, but only resentment, negative emotions, or even antagonism.

But Lin Qi had no choice but to do it. He was too young and didn't have a good family background. If he were the heir to a tycoon or a large family, he wouldn't need to do this at all.

He had nothing; he was just a child born into an ordinary family. He had no capital to rely on, but he still needed people to support and trust him. The best way to do this was to establish a distinct image, an image that always stood with the right.

Some people may be cursing or swearing at him now, but when the end of the world comes, these people will remember him first and desperately hope to get some way to save them or some hope to inspire them.

"Gentlemen, please note that many businesses and factories around us are going bankrupt one after another, and many businesses have not been operating for a long time, yet the Financial Market is booming like never before. This is a warning that nature and society are giving us."

"Something is deceiving our senses, something is developing in ways that defy common sense and are difficult for us to understand, which means that disaster is bound to come!"

Of course, as mentioned above, some people are here listening to Lin Qi talk about his views not because they agree with Lin Qi's views, but because they want to overturn Lin Qi's views to prove that he is wrong.

At this moment, a gentleman in his forties coughed lightly, and Lin Qi stopped accordingly. People turned to look at him or looked directly at him, and he offered his opinion, "Mr. Lin Qi, if you believe that the prosperity of the Financial Market is illusory, then why are we all making money?"

"Moreover..." he emphasized, pausing briefly to gather his thoughts, "I've noticed some people are using the analogy of passing a handkerchief to describe the current Financial Market. If something unexpected really happens, only a very small number of people holding the handkerchief will suffer, not the entire Federal financial system. What's your opinion on this?"

Passing the handkerchief is a relatively traditional game in the Bayer Federation. The game is very simple: everyone sits together and sings, passing the handkerchief to the person next to them. When the singing stops, the person holding the handkerchief has to stand up and perform a talent.

Before this, some people thought that there might be some danger in the current Financial Market, but this danger is not aimed at everyone, but only at a few people, such as those who hold stocks.

If only one person out of a hundred owns the stock, even if the stock becomes worthless, only that last person will be ruined, not everyone else.

This viewpoint quickly gained acceptance throughout society, which is why the transaction volume continued to increase. Everyone believed that they could complete the transmission before the song stopped, and they also believed that even if the unlucky one became the victim of the game, the game would soon start again.

After a brief downturn, a new wave of prosperity will quickly emerge.

This kind of misleading and deceptive statement, driven by some people, quickly became one of the reasons why people believed that finance would continue to develop stably, but in reality, the problem is much more serious.

Because what people are passing around isn't a handkerchief, but a bomb. The bomb won't let go of the person within its blast radius just because it's not in someone's possession. At the same time, it's a very complex process. The complexity of society and the greed of human nature mean that the person who ultimately suffers in this game is definitely not just one person, but the entire economy that supports the country.

Faced with this question, Lin Qi shook his head. "This view is very common and widespread, but I think everyone has overlooked one issue..." He was prepared for some "difficulties" long ago. "Stocks and finance are essentially a reflection of the value of real industries."

"If the Financial Market were to collapse one day, it wouldn't just be the financial investors who hold stocks who would suffer, but every one of us!"

At this point, someone couldn't help but say, "Mr. Lin Qi, your statement is a bit exaggerated. Why would things that have nothing to do with us affect us?"

"I haven't bought their stock, and I have no business dealings with them. Why should their success or failure affect me?" The speaker seemed very dissatisfied with Lin Qi's statement and immediately offered a different perspective.

"Moreover, a professor from the Federal Central University has mentioned some related content before. The current wave of bankruptcies is not actually related to the prosperity of the Financial Market. The bankruptcies are just the result of the natural competitive behavior of the market."

"Many businesses are heading towards their demise, but we have also seen many businesses rise to prominence. The theory of financial collapse is just alarmist talk (using disturbing and frightening content to interfere with other people's understanding and judgment of things). I believe that everyone here believes that tomorrow will only be better."

Lin Qi did not continue to refute. He was not there to make enemies because of differing stances; he was simply expressing his own opinion. When someone made a clear and "decisive" statement, he knew it was time to stop.

If this topic continues, it could potentially turn him and some people who originally had no interests or economic ties with him into his enemies.

"Perhaps you are right!" He raised his glass, and those around him politely raised theirs as well, ending the somewhat uncomfortable topic. "For the Federal ..."

The crowd then dispersed, and everyone went to find other people to chat with or look for opportunities. Ferral then came over and said, "What you said is quite unique, but it's best not to say these things here."

He gestured with his chin toward the two "core" figures of the party who were surrounded by people in the distance, "At least they don't like to hear it, nor do they want to see it become a reality."

"There are some things you know, but you can't keep quiet about them. If you say them and they actually come true, it will only make you look even more stupid to others!"

This was absolutely a heartfelt statement. Lin Qi's five thousand dollars was not entirely useless, and Ferral's words made a lot of sense.

When people experience disaster and suffering, they don't consider their own problems; they often shift the blame to others. Once a financial storm hits and the Federal financial order collapses, some people, in order to evade responsibility, will shout that so-and-so predicted the disaster at some point, but those who can solve these disasters will turn a blind eye.

This might increase someone's fame, but it could also make him disliked by those who were hurt by some of his words.

Lin Qi raised an eyebrow. "I think I understand..."

Ferral nodded. "Everyone here today is actually here for that Attendant Official. You'd better go over and say a few flattering words. You're younger than everyone else, and he'll remember you."

After thinking about it carefully, Lin Qi realized that this made sense. He patted Ferral's arm, walked to the side of the crowd, and pretended to be full of curiosity as he watched the governor's Attendant Official chat with the people.

He hadn't spoken yet, and he was waiting for a good opportunity to speak when the mayor suddenly saw him and walked towards him.

"Lin Qi..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qi turned around, a hint of surprise on his face, and bowed slightly to show his respect, "Your Mayor..."

The greeting between the two men brought the conversation in the "circle" around Lin Qi to a halt. People made way for their key figures to see the mayor and Lin Qi standing between them.

The mayor patted Lin Qi on the shoulder in a friendly manner, then looked at the governor's Attendant Official and said with a smile, "This is the outstanding young man I mentioned in the last conference call, Lin Qi."

Overwhelmed with gratitude?

Perhaps a little, but more than that, there is doubt.

Lin Qi didn't believe the mayor would give him face for no reason; he must be plotting something. This made Lin Qi very wary, but he showed appropriate surprise and joy on his face, as if it were real.