Zhou Chen thought everyone would press for details, asking where they got the information from.
To his surprise, no one asked any questions.
Instead, they all started flattering him, calling him awesome, which made Zhou Chen chuckle. They'd all learned how to fawn over others.
Li Kaile, in particular, went too far, trying to earn his retirement savings directly from a capital of 20,000 yuan.
This kid has some pretty good ideas.
That afternoon, Sun Liancheng called, and you could tell from his tone that he was very happy and excited.
Undoubtedly, Sun Liancheng also knew about the news that Zhongfeng Petrochemical had discovered oil on the island it had purchased. Besides announcing the good news and causing the stock price to soar, he mainly wanted to confirm one thing.
"Was it the same online friend who gave you the information?"
"……Um."
Zhou Chen was trying to come up with a reasonable explanation when he heard Sun Liancheng bring up his "online friend," and then he realized that he had forgotten about it.
"I'm getting more and more curious about this incredibly resourceful netizen of yours. Who exactly is he? You know, even the big oil companies don't know about such important news, not even a whisper of it. Yet he found out several days in advance. This person is definitely not an ordinary person."
At this point, Sun Liancheng let out a sigh.
Honestly, he couldn't help but envy Zhou Chen for being able to make such well-informed "online friends" who were willing to share their information with him selflessly.
To understand what the stock market is all about, it may seem like money, but it's actually about insider information and company development. As long as you get insider information about a company before others, you can make money in the stock market.
"You really need to maintain a good relationship with this online friend of yours. He's a benefactor in your life. If possible, you should find an opportunity to thank him in person. The fact that he gave you this information is like giving you money for free. Not everyone can meet such a benefactor. If I had been as lucky as you when I was young, maybe I would be even more successful than I am now..."
With a sigh, Sun Liancheng gave earnest advice.
Zhou Chen smiled and said yes, but he didn't really take it seriously, because no one knew better than him that the so-called 'online friend' was actually himself.
In reality, this person doesn't exist; he fabricated the story to present some prior information in a plausible way to make it believable.
Seeing Sun Liancheng's immense admiration for his "online friend's" extraordinary abilities, Zhou Chenxin felt a pang of reluctance to keep Sun Liancheng in the dark. However, he couldn't reveal the truth either, as it would be even more unbelievable.
The only option is to carry this well-intentioned lie through to the end.
After repeatedly instructing Zhou Chen to thank his 'online' friends, Sun Liancheng then brought up the comments from stock market forums and groups: "You're famous now, especially because you cleared out your Tencent stock and bought Zhongfeng Petrochemical. Many people are curious about how you made that judgment, and some are even digging into your identity to find out who you are."
Seeing those stock market investors speculating about Zhou Chen's identity and making various analyses of "Mr. Zhou," Sun Liancheng found it hilarious. Others might not know, but he knew that Mr. Zhou was Zhou Chen. In fact, he sometimes wondered what those veteran stock market investors, who had been trading for many years, would think if they knew that Mr. Zhou was actually a student who had just graduated from high school. Their expressions would surely be quite interesting.
Zhou Chen had anticipated this. He wasn't afraid of being exposed or having his past revealed. After all, everything he did in the future was destined to put him in the spotlight, so one more bombshell wouldn't matter.
However, it's quite difficult for anyone to confirm that it's him.
As long as he doesn't say it
It's highly unlikely that anyone will be able to find out.
At least in the short term, no one can find out that 'Mr. Zhou' is him.
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"Yu Xue, I should have bought some too. It more than doubled in value! I've never made so much money in my life. No wonder so many people like to invest in stocks. Making money in stocks is too easy."
Liu Lei was excitedly talking to Wu Yuxue on the phone, sharing the news of her stock purchases soaring.
Before, she was very worried, but now she is very happy.
After a brief moment of surprise, Wu Yuxue reminded her, "Don't just look at how much money you've made. There are actually many stock market investors who lose money, even going bankrupt. The reason you've made money is largely because you've been lucky."
Liu Lei pondered for a moment and realized that made sense. "Yu Xue, you're right. I was indeed lucky. However, I think I followed the right person. You know, before Zhongfeng Petrochemical's stock price rose, Zhou Chen predicted it would rise. We all thought that Zhou Chen knew in advance that there was oil on the island that Zhongfeng Petrochemical bought, which is why he brought us to invest in stocks, because it was a sure thing. I'm very curious how he knew that."
"Perhaps he has connections that others don't." Wu Yuxue didn't know for sure, but she felt that this guess was the most reasonable.
"Yeah, I think so too. But why would someone give him such important information? Wouldn't it be better for them to buy stocks in advance and make money themselves?"
Liu Lei raised a huge question.
Wu Yuxue couldn't answer this question. Perhaps the other person was kind-hearted and compassionate? Or perhaps they considered Zhou Chen a good friend?
These explanations seem to serve as reasons, but they also appear to be somewhat untenable.
To find out the truth, we can only seek confirmation from Zhou Chen.
After ending her call with Wu Yuxue, Liu Lei took a picture of the backstage photos of her purchase of Zhongfeng Petrochemical stock and posted them in the class group chat, wanting to show off.
Soon, more students chimed in with their comments.
"Liu Lei, you've started investing in stocks?"
"My goodness, Liu Lei, you earn so much, that's amazing!"
"My annual salary doesn't even match what Liu Lei makes in the stock market. Liu Lei, can you teach me how to trade stocks?"
The classmates' surprised, envious, and pleading comments greatly satisfied Liu Lei's vanity, making her feel extremely proud and pleased.
"I don't know how to trade stocks; I just buy them based on what others are doing."
"Could you introduce us to this stock trading guru?"
"Liu Lei, don't keep this to yourself, help your old classmate out."
"Dear Ms. Liu, please send me the stock trading guru's contact information separately. Thank you."
But Liu Lei stopped posting; she left after showing off.
"I won't reveal this without Zhou Chen's permission."
Even if they are old classmates, it won't work.
Liu Lei watched as others waited for her reply, and some even sent her private messages, but she didn't respond.
When she mentioned working for Zhou Chen in the group chat, no one said anything, but she knew that some people must have looked down on her behind her back. The reason she posted the photos of the stock trading platform was to show those people who looked down on her that she was doing better and better.
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