Chapter 29: Starting to Cash Out

After a long while, Huang Feiyang finally regained his composure.

Looking at the television and the financial news tickers again, a look of "as expected" appeared in his eyes. It was starting from the U.S. stock and futures markets! Major indices around the world had already begun to plummet. Some stock exchanges had even begun to suspend or terminate trading. As for the U.S. market, it did not take long for it to decisively halt trading.

As someone who had been reborn, Huang Feiyang knew that this suspension would last for a full week. Not long after, a $700 billion economic stimulus plan would be unveiled. However, Huang Feiyang understood that this would have little effect; the stimulus plan would be unable to stop the indices from continuing their downward spiral. Perhaps he should consider shorting the stock indices for a significant period?

A thought suddenly crossed his mind. Besides, money was there to be made. However, he needed to carefully consider how to continue shorting the market. Keeping a low profile to make a fortune was the golden rule; he did not want to become the focus of the global financial industry.

"Brother Feiyang, what are you thinking about?"

"Why haven't you responded even after I called you a few times?"

Yang Yiyi tugged at Huang Feiyang’s sleeve, pouting as she spoke. Beside her, Chen Xiruo’s eyes revealed a thoughtful look. She knew that Huang Feiyang had only started his business after making a fortune in the Hong Kong stock market. She couldn't help but secretly guess: Was this guy eyeing the stock market again? Wouldn't this incident in the United States trigger a massive earthquake in the global economy?

"It's nothing!" Huang Feiyang shook his head gently and smiled. "By the way, what were you saying?" He then changed the subject.

"I was saying, why don't we go to Panjiayuan this Saturday?" Yang Yiyi blinked, her face full of anticipation.

"Why?" Huang Feiyang rubbed his nose and looked at her in confusion. Panjiayuan? Why would she suddenly want to go there? A second-hand market shouldn't hold much appeal for a girl, should it?

"I have a friend who picked up a vase there last Saturday and sold it to a Hong Kong businessman shortly after, earning 3 million..." As she spoke, a look of envy appeared on her pretty face.

Hearing this, both Huang Feiyang and Chen Xiruo looked at her with strange expressions. Logically speaking, given her family background, she shouldn't be short on money. Why would she envy others?

"Because I'm planning to make my savings grow, and then start my own business..."

Seeming to guess what they were thinking, Yang Yiyi explained.

"..." The two were once again speechless. Starting a business? This?

"Alright!" In the end, Huang Feiyang agreed. Panjiayuan? Perfect! It would be a chance to test his self-taught skills in antique and calligraphy appraisal.

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In a large, high-end apartment in the downtown area of Guangzhou, George felt completely overwhelmed after seeing the latest news reports. The situation in the U.S.? Wait! He suddenly thought of something. It seemed that his boss had shorted the three major stock indices not long ago! How much money would he make this time? Thinking of this, George couldn't help but gasp.

At the same time, he felt deeply unsettled. Was this a coincidence? Or... Ultimately, George pushed these thoughts aside. In his heart, Huang Feiyang was a genius—a super genius. He dismissed the fact that Huang Feiyang had shorted the indices in advance as a mere coincidence. Furthermore, the global financial industry had been in a downturn lately; was it not normal for his boss to be bearish on the major indices? Besides, hadn't he just earned hundreds of millions from a principal of 2 billion not long ago?

In fact, the three teams of traders hired were even more shocked than George, as the returns were staggering. They had every reason to believe that their boss, whom they had never met, would definitely walk away with overflowing pockets this time. They were incredibly excited; the commission they would eventually receive would be enough for them to retire on the spot.

Ha! As the saying goes, one man's meat is another man's poison. At the same time, on Wall Street in the United States, some of the giants who had gone long were now stunned. They had every reason to believe that the U.S. market’s reopening would be the beginning of their nightmare. Just thinking about it made them feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar. What should they do now? For them, losing money was now a certainty. They just didn't know how much they would lose or how much their net worth would shrink.

They could only pray that their capital chains would not be affected. They didn't want to go bankrupt! Otherwise, they would have no choice but to head to the rooftop.

In the blink of an eye, the night passed. Early the next morning, Huang Feiyang began to get busy. He issued a new directive to the three trading teams: except for the U.S. side, the short positions in the other two major trading markets could be gradually liquidated. Delays lead to complications! Money in hand is the only real money. Huang Feiyang understood this principle well. In fact, the main reason was that the leverage on those short positions was extremely high; even the slightest disturbance could wipe him out completely. Therefore, there was no need to take risks, even though he knew that the indices of the three major trading markets would not rebound in the short term. But what if they did?

Upon receiving Huang Feiyang's instructions, the two teams located in London and Hong Kong immediately began to busy themselves. Liquidating! Methodically liquidating!

After finishing these tasks, Huang Feiyang began self-studying his university courses. In addition, he was teaching himself hacking skills and antique appraisal. His time was basically spent on learning. Of course, from time to time, he would also communicate with George about the three companies.

In the afternoon, Huang Feiyang received a call from George. George’s British friend, the former short-selling giant Jess, had already arrived in China. He was currently in the Imperial Capital! He wanted to meet with him before deciding whether to join his company.

"Can do!" "Time and place?" Huang Feiyang agreed without any hesitation. He placed great value on talent, especially top-tier talent. As the saying goes, money is easy to earn, but talent is hard to come by!

"Boss, you decide! He isn't familiar with China. This is his first time here, and his first time in the Imperial Capital!" George said after a moment's hesitation.

"Alright!" After a brief pause, Huang Feiyang replied. He asked for Jess's contact information and hung up. He was preparing to meet this short-selling giant.