"Even in this Alternate Self Clone, I could tear apart the restrictions of this world. But since I'm trying to leave behind a proper legend, it's better to play by the rules..."
Relying on his terrifying computational power, Tao Yu used hacking techniques to break into the system and create a complete, legitimate identity for himself. He also laundered some money from a few zombie accounts while he was at it.
But since this identity had never appeared before, and he wasn't using his Visionary abilities to interfere with the world, Tao Yu couldn't very well transfer too much money to himself.
In this highly digital age, savings in the millions—or even tens of millions—were still somewhat plausible.
But once it passed a hundred million, without a suitable channel or identity, it would only attract attention.
Even the few million Tao Yu had acquired had taken a circuitous route. He had laundered the initial funds through livestream tips, online writing fees, and similar means, then made a little more by investing in stocks.
Since he had already made money on stocks and shown an interest in finance, finding a way to get into Wang Liumei's charity gala seemed perfectly natural.
After all, whether stocks or futures, ordinary people might make a little money in these financial derivatives by being quick-witted. But making real money usually required insider information, market manipulation, influence over public opinion, or even policy changes.
At their core, these things were worth only what someone else was willing to pay for them—not the inflated prices listed on paper.
If nobody sold, even a single share held back could send the price soaring, despite the enormous bubble underneath.
Ambitious stock traders naturally wanted to learn a thing or two from the financial bigwigs.
Wang Liumei was a well-known