Li Baolong's sophomore year began amidst a flurry of activity. More than half a month into the semester, various matters piled up, and only today did he finally find some free time to visit Sister Honghong. The reason was that Sister Honghong had invited him to a gathering, organized by a small circle in Chengdu's financial community. Sister Honghong had previously received an invitation from an admirer who claimed it contained unlimited business opportunities that shouldn't be missed.
Li Baolong carefully tidied his appearance, putting on the suit that Sister Honghong had bought for him, instantly making him look more capable and mature. He then took a taxi to Honghong's house. Stepping inside, he saw that Honghong was already meticulously dressed, like a dazzling pearl, radiating captivating charm. She wore a perfectly fitting midi skirt, the hem swaying gently with her movements, as if whispering endless allure. The black stockings on her legs, like a mysterious veil, added to the allure and sexiness of her legs. Each step in her high heels produced a crisp, melodious sound, like the rhythm of a heartbeat. Her low-cut t-shirt revealed her full, proud breasts, large expanses of white skin drawing the eye and making it impossible to look away.
Seeing Li Baolong's somewhat dazed expression, Sister Honghong's lips curled into a charming smile. She gently chided him, "What are you looking at? Haven't you seen enough already?" With that, she elegantly slipped on a pink trench coat, the color perfectly complementing her shy demeanor, making her even more radiant. Then, she gently took Li Baolong's arm, and the two walked side-by-side out of the room, heading towards the unknown and alluring party venue.
Li Baolong and Honghong took a taxi to People's Park and headed straight for Minghe Teahouse. When they got to the second floor, wow, there were already over a dozen people inside. A man in his forties, upon seeing Honghong enter, looked at her as if she were a rare treasure; his eyes lit up instantly, and his face beamed with a fawning smile. He immediately strode over to greet her. His voice was full of flattery and exaggeration: "Yanhong, it's been half a year since I last saw you! You've truly impressed me! Look at your demeanor, even more elegant and outstanding than before. Your exquisite makeup perfectly accentuates your charming features, and your outfit is both fashionable and appropriate; every detail showcases your unique taste. Your every move exudes a femininity like perfume, unconsciously spreading out, making it impossible to look away—you're incredibly charming!" Honghong quickly retorted jokingly, "Brother Zhang, you're still as good with words as ever."
After everyone sat down, they started pouring tea and serving water. Li Baolong sat silently to the side, listening to their conversation. They talked about making money by reselling steel and how profitable it was to sell small commodities in Russia, things he had no interest in.
An hour later, everyone got up to leave. The middle-aged man, Brother Zhang, warmly invited Honghong and Li Baolong to a Western restaurant across from the park, saying that Young Master Hong, who dealt in stocks and futures, had made all the arrangements, and they could eat and chat there.
After walking for about ten minutes, we arrived at the Western restaurant. We'd never met Mr. Hong before, but the moment he saw Honghong, his eyes were glued to her, staring intently. He was eager for Brother Zhang to introduce us. Brother Zhang smiled and introduced us: "This is Ms. Honghong, who runs her own nightclub. This is her assistant, Mr. Li." Mr. Hong quickly extended his hand to shake hers.
Then, a dozen or so people sat down one after another. Before long, each person had a steak, a glass of red wine, and a piece of cake in front of them. Li Baolong was feeling a bit uneasy. This was his first time eating Western food. He had never even imagined that he would be eating steak and red wine. He felt a little uncomfortable.
After a satisfying meal, the people in the restaurant stood or sat, chatting in small groups. Young Master Hong, all smiles, deliberately sat down next to Hong Hong, enthusiastically discussing his future plans. He claimed that once profits were secured, he would invest in a large nightclub, and would then offer Hong Hong a high-paying management position, his words brimming with eager anticipation and flattery.
Witnessing Young Master Hong's overly attentive manner towards Honghong, Li Baolong felt a surge of displeasure. He quietly rose and strolled to the corridor, intending to breathe some fresh air to soothe his mind. Halfway there, he suddenly heard hushed conversations coming from a nearby private room. The topic revolved around futures trading, mentioning the possibility of making several times the profit in a single day. Such high returns instantly caught Li Baolong's attention, and he stopped to listen.
Upon closer listening, Li Baolong learned that one of the people in the private room was a manager of a securities and futures company, and the brother-in-law of the previously mentioned Mr. Hong. Their purpose in this gathering was to recruit a group of people with considerable financial resources to jointly invest in the stock and futures market in order to obtain more substantial economic returns. Listening to their discussion, Li Baolong secretly pondered the immense business opportunities it contained. He fell into deep thought, seriously considering the possibility of entering this field, as well as its potential risks and returns.
After a heated discussion, everyone exchanged contact information and agreed to go to the securities company the following Monday to open an account and officially begin their stock and futures investment journey. This matter was spearheaded by Mr. Hong, while his brother-in-law was responsible for the specific operations behind the scenes.
After everyone dispersed, on their way home, Honghong broke the silence first, asking softly, "Brother Baolong, what are your plans for opening an account to trade stocks and futures tomorrow? To be honest, I know very little about this kind of investment." Li Baolong thought for a moment and replied, "Sister Honghong, opening an account first is fine, but in my opinion, we should still be cautious about the initial investment amount. After all, the stock and futures market is volatile and the risks are unpredictable." Honghong nodded slightly upon hearing this, then sighed, "Brother Baolong, as you know, I've worked hard for ten years to save up 200,000 yuan. Last year, when your cousin Huang Jian invested in a teahouse, I lent him 100,000 yuan, but I never expected to lose it all. I still feel lingering fear." After speaking, a trace of worry and helplessness appeared in her eyes, filled with both anticipation and unease about the prospects of this investment.
The next morning, as dawn broke, Li Baolong called his homeroom teacher's office, earnestly requesting a few days' leave, and then took a taxi to Honghong's home. After a short while, the two arrived together on time at a securities company on Taisheng Road.
At that moment, Young Master Hong was already waiting. Seeing everyone arrive, he led them into the securities company lobby. He methodically directed the staff to serve tea to everyone, then cleared his throat and said, "Please take out your ID cards and hand them to the staff to complete the account opening procedures." Upon hearing this, Li Baolong calmly handed over his ID card. Young Master Hong was slightly taken aback and asked in surprise, "Are you also going to get involved in the stock and futures market?" Li Baolong smiled and replied frankly, "I'm cooperating with Sister Honghong. It's more flexible and convenient to operate with two accounts, isn't it?" Young Master Hong looked puzzled, but although he had doubts, he simply nodded silently and said nothing more.
After waiting patiently in the hall for about an hour, Young Master Hong finally emerged from the inner room and announced loudly, "Everyone, all accounts have been opened successfully, and trading will officially begin tomorrow." He then handed out ID cards and stamped cards to each person. Li Baolong took one and looked closely; the card prominently displayed the words "Dafa Securities Exchange Stock and Futures Account Opening Certificate." He was secretly delighted; this was a business opportunity! Li Baolong envisioned seizing this opportunity to showcase his skills in the stock and futures market and reap substantial profits.
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