That evening, Li Baolong dragged his exhausted body home. Liu Na and the others didn't disturb him, knowing he had been very tired and under a lot of pressure these past few days. Li Baolong knew he only had 30 billion US dollars left. He would make a final gamble tomorrow morning; if the national team didn't come to his rescue in the afternoon, things might be in danger.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the windows into the company lobby, but this did little to ease the atmosphere. Li Baolong sat there quietly as usual, his face ashen, saying nothing. His employees around him were all tense, their eyes fixed on their computer screens, not daring to relax for a moment.
As trading began, the market index immediately showed a slight downward trend. Li Baolong's sharp eyes swept across the market data, and he found that the number of buy orders was not optimistic. If this situation continued, the consequences would be unimaginable. He made a decisive move and immediately issued an order to the traders waiting nearby: "Quickly buy a large amount of 10 billion US dollars!"
Upon receiving the order, the trader executed the operation without hesitation, instantly creating a stir in the market. A fierce tug-of-war ensued between buyers and sellers, with neither side giving an inch. Time ticked by, and an hour later, the stock index futures miraculously remained unchanged, as if both sides were waiting for something.
Li Baolong glanced at his watch, thought for a moment, and then decisively said, "Continue to buy another 10 billion US dollars!" His voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable determination.
At noon, the market closed. After a morning of fierce trading, the stock index had finally risen slightly. However, before anyone could even breathe a sigh of relief, the opening bell rang for the afternoon session. To everyone's astonishment, a massive influx of funds poured in, aggressively buying stocks. Soon after, stock index futures were forcefully driven up by two percentage points. Li Baolong, who had been closely monitoring the market, smiled slightly and murmured, "Finally..." Without hesitation, he issued a new order: "Buy another 10 billion US dollars!" At this point, all the funds he controlled—a full 100 billion US dollars and over 10 billion Hong Kong dollars—had been invested.
As the afternoon trading session drew to a close, a piece of exciting news spread like wildfire throughout the financial markets. Stock index futures, like a runaway horse, surged forward at breakneck speed, achieving an astonishing 5% increase! This surge was like a dazzling bolt of lightning piercing the sky, instantly igniting the passion in investors' hearts.
Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, far to the south, the stock market was experiencing an unprecedented boom. More than half of the stocks, as if by magic, hit their daily limit. The red numbers leaped and shone, seemingly announcing the grand opening of this wealth feast. The entire market was enveloped in an indescribable excitement and elation; people cheered and their faces beamed with joy.
That very evening, a bombshell announcement was released through Hong Kong's news channels: the national team had officially begun its investment campaign! This meant that hundreds of billions of yuan in funds from the mainland would be continuously flowing into the market. This news undoubtedly added fuel to the already bustling stock market. Moreover, seeing the favorable situation, Hong Kong's wealthy residents didn't hesitate to rush in and buy stocks, hoping to get a share of the profits in this frenzy.
Sitting in his office, Li Baolong smiled slightly, thinking to himself, "At this rate, the situation tomorrow should be stable. If Ross and his men don't hurry up and flee the battlefield, they'll likely face total annihilation, and all the profits they've made will vanish." Thinking this, he felt a surge of joy.
That evening, Li Baolong decided to treat himself and his companions. He enthusiastically called four beautiful women, inviting them to a sumptuous seafood feast. The restaurant was softly lit, with soothing music playing, and the group sat together, laughing and chatting. Li Baolong generously ordered a table laden with delicacies, including top-quality seafood such as lobster and crab. He also specially opened two bottles of precious 1990 Lafite red wine to celebrate this special day. Amidst the clinking of glasses, everyone raised their glasses in a toast to a bright future.
When Li Baolong woke up in the morning, Wang Yan and Wu Lili had already prepared breakfast. After eating, he went downstairs to the company. He drank a cup of tea, calmed down, and looked at the computer. Sure enough, the stock index continued to rise sharply at the opening bell, and Hong Kong stocks also surged. An hour later, the increase reached five percent. "Ross and his men have run away," Li Baolong said. "The stock index futures will hit the daily limit this afternoon. We can sell ten billion US dollars here."
In the afternoon, as expected, the stock index soared, actually rising by a full ten percent! This astonishing increase sent the entire stock market into a frenzy. The vast majority of stocks even hit their daily limit, creating a vibrant and exhilarating scene.
At this moment, Li Baolong's eyes were fixed sharply on the screen, and he decisively issued the order: "Begin selling 10 billion US dollars worth of stock!" He knew that he had to seize the opportunity now, and gradually recovering his costs was the safest strategy. After all, the stock market is unpredictable, and no one can accurately predict the next move.
As expected, the stock market continued its strong performance the following day, rising sharply. Faced with such a promising market, Li Baolong remained calm and composed. Over the next five trading days, he operated methodically, ultimately successfully selling $40 billion worth of stocks and retaining $60 billion to stabilize the market. Through this careful planning, the investment was expected to yield a substantial profit of over $20 billion.
However, this achievement was somewhat modest for Li Baolong. It's worth noting that if he hadn't specifically focused on the development of the Hong Kong stock market and the local economy, he could have potentially earned a massive profit of up to 50 billion US dollars. In contrast, Ross and his team were not so fortunate. They not only lost all their previous profits but also had to flee the battlefield in disgrace, even incurring a loss of a full 10 billion US dollars during this trip to Hong Kong.
A week later, the Hong Kong government officially announced that the stock market had returned to the path of value investing. At the same time, stock index futures also experienced a strong surge, rising by as much as 40%. As the market gradually stabilized, stock trading returned to normal. In this financial storm, Wenwen of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Longteng Company, thanks to her accurate judgment and decisive decisions, successfully profited over 400 million RMB. In just ten days, she achieved an astonishing profit rate of over 40%, which is truly remarkable.
Now, all the investment companies on Hong Kong Island are thriving, and almost everyone involved has made money. Li Baolong has thus become a household name, a true tycoon and richest man in Hong Kong. He controls trillions of Hong Kong dollars in assets, making him incredibly wealthy. The success of Hong Kong's economic defense is inseparable from his contribution; he was among the first to invest tens of billions of US dollars to stabilize the market. For this, he was awarded a medal by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, thus becoming a Hong Kong resident. Li Baolong requested beforehand not to appear on television or be photographed, so this publicity campaign was kept very low-key.
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