An Encounter by Chance

Over the following week, Hang Seng stock showed no change in trend. It continued falling all the way, without even a percentage rebound. Everything was developing exactly as Xue Chen had predicted.

"Xue Chen, you're incredible. If I'd known, I would've invested more," Chen Jiayao sighed as he looked at Hang Seng's figures.

"If Hang Seng's share price keeps falling like this, I think Hang Seng Group will be declaring bankruptcy soon," Qin Zhou said with a smile.

"Xue Chen, when should we pull out on Tai Lok's side?" Xie Tian interjected.

"Wait. This is a game of nerves. Whoever makes the first move loses. So before the outcome is completely decided, they won't dare act rashly. We still have plenty of time, but once it reaches 35.7 per share, we have to sell." As Xue Chen spoke, he looked again at the stock index in his hand, a glint flashing in his eyes.

As everyone chatted, Hang Seng Group's stock index finally hit the limit down. It had fallen by around twenty percent in total. This kind of limit-down was the hardest to control; even if someone was manipulating it, once there was no index left, they would lose control. Under those circumstances, large numbers of shareholders quickly began dumping their stocks.

Xue Chen wanted those foreigners to leave without making a single cent, so during that period, shareholders who caught on never stopped selling. Every half hour, they dumped one or two thousand shares of Hang Seng stock.

Under these circumstances, Hang Seng's stock index quickly hit the limit down. After that, the shareholders all sold off the stocks in their hands, and the foreigners no longer held any advantage.

At that point, Xue Chen gave the order to stop selling. But some of the foreigners could no longer stand it and began continuously selling their own shares. After a week, Xue Chen's net worth had already surpassed five hundred million American dollars. Even Xie Tian, who had invested with pocket money, had nearly a hundred million.

"Ha ha ha, those foreigners are probably so furious they're coughing up blood," Chen Jiayao said with a laugh.

"Heh, they won't accept this lying down. They'll definitely think of a way to save their stocks," Xue Chen said with a smile.

"What could they possibly do?" Xie Tian asked doubtfully.

"I can't say for sure either." Xue Chen shook his head. "But once they come, they won't be leaving empty-handed."

An Encounter by Chance

"Sell!" At Xue Chen's command, Fang Jisheng pressed the sell button. The stocks were bought by others in an instant, but that had nothing to do with them anymore. They only needed to unload the shares in their hands as quickly as possible.

Meanwhile, Tai Lok stock continued to rise. The people who had previously been watching from the sidelines had begun investing as well. Even those who had withdrawn from Hang Seng stock before rejoined the army of investors.

That was the so-called failure to learn after getting burned. People were greedy. After losing money on the first stock, they always hoped to win it back through the second miracle stock. The people behind the scenes often counted on exactly that.

Xue Chen was not some saint. He was not foolish enough to walk into the securities market and tell those people that the stocks they had bought were going to fall. He would probably be thrown out the moment he finished saying it.

"Ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha ha! Xue Chen, you're amazing!" Once he confirmed that everything had been cleared out, Fang Jisheng laughed excitedly. "If anyone dares look down on me again, I'll throw money in their face."

The moment Fang Jisheng finished speaking, a familiar voice rang out. "Fang Jisheng, I'd like to ask you something. Does your Household know you're doing this?"

Hearing that familiar voice, Fang Jisheng's body stiffened. He slowly turned around and saw an exceedingly familiar face before him, though a smile appeared on his own face. "Young Master Fu? What wind blew you here?"

Fang Jisheng was equally astonished. He had never expected this man to show up at the securities exchange as well. It made him wonder whether the person Xue Chen had mentioned, someone using the same methods as them, could be him.

"I merely came to see who this formidable opponent was. Young Master Qin is here too?" Young Master Fu swept his gaze over everyone present before finally settling on Xue Chen, though he also glanced at Qin Zhou beside him.

"Fu Hengzhou, who are you putting on that act for? When did you get back from America? You didn't even call so I could throw you a welcome party." Smiling, Qin Zhou greeted Fu Hengzhou.

"Who would dare call Young Master Qin?" As he spoke, Fu Hengzhou's gaze shifted back to Xue Chen beside Qin Zhou. "And this is?"

"My buddy, Xue Chen. He's an expert at playing the stock market. So, how much did you lose?" Xie Tian said.

"How much did I lose? Heh heh heh, not too bad. Fortunately, I can afford to lose." Fu Hengzhou's tone remained flippant, his gaze fixed on Xue Chen. "I won't disturb you while you keep your buddy company." He deliberately emphasized the word "buddy."

"Why has Fu Hengzhou returned from America? Did that old man of his forgive him? And how did all those illegitimate children in his Household agree to it?" Chen Jiayao asked in confusion.

"I only found out just now too. Who knows what got into Fu Hengzhou? He actually ran off to America by himself and even fell out with his father." Qin Zhou sounded somewhat emotional as he mentioned it. "But now that he's back, things will be easier for us. Xue Chen, didn't you say before that you wanted to take that money back to the mainland to build a factory? He's a major backer. We could ask him to partner with us. With his influence, he can definitely get us some good goods. Then we'll make a fortune!"

Qin Zhou's tone was full of temptation, while Xue Chen looked thoughtful. However, Fu Hengzhou was not as carefree and frivolous as he appeared.

He did not believe his little moves could escape Fu Hengzhou's notice. The man simply had no desire to expose them.

"Ah, forget all that for now. Tonight, we have to treat ourselves to a good meal. Oh, right, I heard Tempting Colors next door recently got a batch of especially good girls. My treat!" Xie Tian smiled suggestively. The reason he was being so generous was mainly because after making money, one had to spend some of it rewarding oneself.