It was almost lunchtime when Liu Na returned to her office. Li Baolong joked, "Sister Na, you've been so busy lately!" Liu Na smiled slightly and said, "Brother Long, the Hong Kong futures market is booming right now. Making money is so easy. Our foreign trade department has seen a huge increase in new account openings." Li Baolong then said, "How about we grab lunch together after get off work?" Liu Na nodded in agreement.

The two drove together to a nearby Western restaurant, where Liu Na particularly enjoyed the ham and grilled seafood. As they ate, they chatted. Liu Na told Li Baolong, "The Hong Kong stock index futures market is booming lately; there's definitely a chance to make money in the future." Li Baolong, unsure, replied, "I wouldn't dare get too involved. A few million for fun is fine, though." Liu Na added, "The Hong Kong headquarters sent an inspection team these past few days, and there's a lot going on, so I have to be careful. I haven't even dared to meet you. Chatting at work is fine, but if we meet up privately too often, I'm afraid word will get back to Hong Kong. After all, my husband is still here; he can keep an eye on me, and I'm a little worried."

After a satisfying meal, the two returned to the Jin Guo Stock Exchange. Li Baolong immediately went into the VIP room, hoping to hear any latest news. He vaguely remembered the big-name speculators in the VIP room, but hadn't had much contact with them before.

At the close of trading in the afternoon, a glance revealed that Hong Kong stock index futures were on a meteoric rise, closing higher for three consecutive days. This had many large investors itching to get involved, eager to try their luck and grab a share of the profits. Li Baolong also started making his own calculations, thinking about buying some shares when the market opened the next morning to earn some pocket money for the women around him. Faced with this seemingly overwhelming wave of profit-making opportunities, Li Baolong decided to join in the fun, regardless of whether he won or lost.

After getting off work in the afternoon, Li Baolong strolled over to People's Square. Upon entering the square, he saw the huge statue of Chairman Mao, immediately stopped, and respectfully paid his respects. After the salute, he paced in the center of the square, deep in thought, when suddenly he heard a cry.

Following the sound, Li Baolong found a man in his forties sitting on the ground, with a mother and daughter weeping beside him. Curious, Li Baolong approached the group and inquired. He learned what had happened: the man had been working in the city for a year, but not only had he not earned any money, he had also contracted an illness. His wife had been raising their seven-year-old daughter in the village. Recently, the child had fallen ill; they first went to the local hospital, but it didn't work, so they went to the county hospital, but still couldn't get better, and their money was all spent. Desperate, the mother and daughter came to Chengdu to find the child's father, only to discover that he was penniless and ill. The couple, after much deliberation, decided to discontinue the little girl's treatment, leading to the heartbreaking scene before Li Baolong's eyes.

Li Baolong felt a pang of pity and walked towards them. Just then, he heard the little girl crying out, "Mommy, Daddy, I don't want treatment anymore! Stop fighting! Let's go home together as a family, and everything will taste better then!" The child's words touched Li Baolong deeply. Kind people nearby offered them ten or twenty yuan, but the couple refused, repeatedly bowing and thanking them profusely.

The crowd gradually dispersed, leaving only the couple holding their little girl standing in the cold wind. Li Baolong stepped forward and said softly, "Brother and sister-in-law, I just heard about your situation. I want to help you, is that alright?" The couple looked terrified and dared not say anything. Li Baolong quickly explained, "I'm a college student, and I also run an investment and financial management company. Look, this is my student ID." The couple took it, glanced at it, and nodded, saying, "Brother, we appreciate your kindness. The doctor said Xiaoyu has congenital heart disease, and it flares up frequently, so she can't even walk or exercise. The surgery is difficult and will cost over ten thousand yuan, which we couldn't afford even if we sold our whole family. We're from a rural area in Dazhou, and we only earn about a thousand yuan a year from farming."

Upon hearing this, Li Baolong immediately said, "Brother and sister-in-law, I'll pay for it. You can work in the city from now on, and I'll help you find jobs. Xiaoyu can also go to school here." The couple exchanged a glance, and suddenly, with a "thump," they knelt down and kowtowed to Li Baolong with their child. Li Baolong quickly helped them up, saying, "Don't do that. My name is Li Baolong; just call me Baolong. Come on, let's take Xiaoyu to get something to eat first."

The three followed Li Baolong to a nearby Sichuan restaurant. Li Baolong ordered four dishes and a soup, but he himself had no appetite, so he urged the couple to eat more, and they thanked him profusely. After the meal, Li Baolong drove them to the vicinity of Xihua Hospital, pointing to the hospital and saying, "Come here tomorrow morning for Xiaoyu's check-up and treatment." Then, he booked a double room at a nearby small hotel, telling the couple, "I've booked this hotel for ten days; it'll be convenient for taking care of the child. By the way, brother and sister-in-law, what are your names? I'll help you with the hospital admission tomorrow." The man replied, "My name is Wang Li, this is my wife Li Xia, and our child's name is Wang Xiaoyu." Li Baolong silently made a mental note of this, said goodbye to the three, and drove home. Back home, Li Baolong called Sister Honghong and told her about what had happened that afternoon. Honghong also approved of Li Baolong's good deed and proactively asked someone to help him contact Xihua Hospital; they could go there the next morning.

The next morning, Li Baolong arrived at the hotel early and took Wang Li's family to the pediatric outpatient department of Xihua Hospital. He ran around helping with the admission procedures, payment, and contacting doctors, arranging everything meticulously. Wang Li and his wife were so moved that they almost knelt down to kowtow several times, because they had witnessed Li Baolong helping them pay the 100,000 yuan in medical fees.

With Li Baolong's help, Xiaoyu was successfully hospitalized for treatment. Li Baolong also bought various toys and books to cheer her up, allowing her to feel warmth even in her pain. Wang Li and Li Xia saw this and were deeply grateful. The couple vowed to repay Li Baolong at all costs in the future.

In the afternoon, Li Baolong entered the Jinguo Stock Exchange and went into the VIP trading room with practiced ease. After sitting down, he casually turned on his computer, and what he saw shocked him. The Hong Kong stock index futures had plummeted, like a slide, a complete collapse. Good heavens, those who bought in yesterday must have lost a lot of money.

Li Baolong was filled with unease. He had planned to invest some money today, and everything was all planned out. But who could have imagined that Xiaoyu's hospitalization would keep him so busy that he'd missed the opportunity? Now it seemed like a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. Just like this time, if it weren't for Xiaoyu's situation, he might have been caught in the trap himself. Li Baolong sat there, staring at the computer screen, and couldn't help but sigh at the unpredictability of life. Investing really required caution; one wrong step could lead to total loss.

After returning home from dinner, Li Baolong gazed at the full moon and prepared to begin his cultivation. When he opened his mind, he felt boundless power and his spiritual perception was even stronger. Li Baolong knew he had broken through the fifth level and entered the sixth. This was because his Taoist magic contained a mark, recorded in the old Taoist's handwriting. It stated that upon breaking through to the fifth level, one could use the mark. Using the bewitching technique from the Heavenly Book, the mark could be implanted into the brain, especially effective on women. They would then obey his commands for an hour, and his control over men would be halved. Li Baolong was overjoyed. Was this the reward for helping the couple and Xiaoyu today?

As the saying goes, fortune and misfortune can coexist, and that's absolutely true.