I took a deep breath, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. Tomorrow was the day we would change the course of history. I thought about Jonathan, who was thousands of miles away, waiting for my signal to execute our plan.
I stood up from my chair and walked to the window, looking out at the city skyline. The lights twinkled like stars, and I felt a sense of wonder at the vastness of the world.
But my mind was focused on the task at hand. I thought about the Sixth Virtue, who had wielded Odin's Wrath with such devastating power. I thought about the Eight Evils and the Eight Virtues, and the cyclical nature of history.
And I thought about the box, the one that would open tomorrow and reveal its secrets. I smiled to myself, knowing that I held the key to unlocking its power.
The wait was almost over. Tomorrow, we would conquer the foreign exchange market and reap the rewards. I felt a sense of anticipation building up inside me, and I knew that I was ready.
For the first time in a long time, I felt truly alive. The past was behind me, and the future was mine to shape. I was no longer just a Past Life Returner, but a master of my own destiny.
And with that thought, I went to bed, ready to face whatever tomorrow would bring.
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- J: Are you sure? The baht is still falling.
- N: Yes, I'm sure. Let's take the profit.
- J: Okay...I'll start closing the position.
I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. It was done. We had done it. The numbers on my screen were proof of our success.
- J: It's done. We've closed the position.
- N: What's the final amount?
- J: Sixty-seven billion dollars.
I felt like I was floating in the air. Sixty-seven billion dollars. The number was too big to comprehend. I thought about all the things I could do with that amount of money. I could change the world.
But I knew I had to stay focused. This was just the beginning. We had to be careful and strategic about how we used our newfound wealth.
- N: Let's transfer the money to the designated account.
- J: Already on it.
I leaned back in my chair and closed my eyes, savoring the moment. We had done it. We had changed the course of history.
And this was just the beginning.
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Jonathan's eyes widened, and he nodded eagerly. "Which property?"
"A building in Seoul," I replied, handing him a folder with the details. "I want you to purchase it under a shell company. Make sure it's not traceable to us."
Jonathan's eyes scanned the documents, and he nodded. "Consider it done."
I leaned back in my chair, feeling a sense of satisfaction. Our plan was unfolding perfectly. The Asian financial crisis was just beginning, and we were poised to take advantage of it.
"Jonathan, we need to be careful," I said, my voice low. "We're playing with fire here. If we get caught, it's game over."
Jonathan's expression turned serious, and he nodded. "I know, Sun. I'll be careful."
I studied him for a moment, then nodded. "Good. Let's get to work."
We spent the next few hours discussing our strategy, pouring over financial reports and market trends. Jonathan was a genius, and I was grateful to have him by my side.
As the sun began to set, Jonathan stood up, his eyes tired but determined. "I'll get started on the property purchase right away," he said.
I nodded, standing up as well. "Keep me updated. And be careful."
Jonathan nodded, then turned to leave. I watched him go, feeling a sense of excitement and trepidation. We were on the verge of something big, something that could change the course of history.
And I was ready.
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Jonathan's eyes widened in surprise as I explained that we shouldn't pay a dividend. "No, even if I hold fifty-one percent of shares, it would be difficult to receive the profits as a minor in Korea," I said.
"I could do it if you want," Jonathan offered, but I shook my head. "The funds will be tracked at the same time, Jonathan. I'm sure you've noticed by now, but I hate attention, especially in my country."
Jonathan was about to say something but closed his mouth, understanding my concern. My parents had no idea what we were doing, thinking I was playing basketball with my classmates instead of meeting Jonathan.
"Do you understand what I'm saying?" I asked, and Jonathan nodded. "You are something, Sun. But you're right. It's true that you would receive lots of attention from all over the world. However, fame would help us, and, actually, is necessary."
I pointed out that Jonathan Investments, our company, had his name listed as CEO. Jonathan seemed to have understood my meaning, scratching his head in thought. The food we ordered had arrived, and I could smell the steak, but Jonathan was lost in thought.
"Could I even do that?" he finally said. "There are things I have to admit I don't want to even do. You directed, and I traded, but even juniors could trade within a fixed frame. What I'm saying is that your directions made everything possible."
I smiled, knowing that Jonathan was a rare breed among Wall Street elites, with a conscience that hadn't been consumed by revenge. "You can have all the fame from Jonathan Investments. Think of it as a payment for using your name and me taking more shares," I said.
However, Jonathan hesitated, and I knew that no one in Wall Street would refuse fame. "About the land in this country," I started speaking, but Jonathan questioned my intentions.
"...Are you sure that's okay, Sun?" he asked again. I replied, "That conversation is over. Anyway, there is no way but to purchase land in Korea under our company's name. Right now, foreigners and foreign firms are fundamentally blocked from acquiring real estate."
Jonathan raised his voice, "I no longer doubt that there will be a foreign exchange crisis in your country, Sun. However, I want you to clarify your intentions. It was only twice, but we succeeded beyond anyone's wildest dreams in two fields: the stock index futures and the foreign exchange futures. But now, real estate?"
"The real estate is just a small part, Jonathan. We will jump into any market if we can make a profit from now on," I explained. Jonathan's eyes rippled with an unspoken emotion, and his big pupils held me.
He seemed to be asking me: 'how much from here, and to what extent?' and 'was fifty billion dollars just nothing for you?' His surprise was turning into astonishment, and I knew I had to reassure him.
"I know that I'm a bit greedy and smart," I smiled, but Jonathan's expression remained stony. He became serious, and I waited until he opened his mouth.
A heavy silence filled the room, and several pieces of classical music played while we sat in the restaurant. "You and I, Sun. We'll be fine, right?" Jonathan asked, his voice laced with concern.
I replied, "Why do you ask that? Do you think I'm going to eat you up? I'm just greedy for more. What can I do when a chance to earn more money is right in front of me? It would be more weird if I don't take the opportunity."
Jonathan's expression softened, and he asked, "But you...you are too special." I shrugged, "As I said, I know that. But that's not the reason to be scared of me."
My words must have hit the nail on his head, and Jonathan swept back his hair with a rigid face. "Then, you acknowledge that you scare people?" he asked.
I nodded, "Of course, I turned 400 thousand dollars into 50 billion in two months with two calculations. What could be scarier in this capitalist society?"
Jonathan didn't point at me and say I was crazy this time. Perhaps, he had decided to think of money as numbers after making his choice. "Let's stop the conversation about our personal stuff. Will you continue to work with me, Jonathan? As an equal colleague instead of a nerdy Asian genius kid. If so, please eat first. You are too worked up now," I said.
I cut and ate my steak while empty dishes piled up in front of Jonathan. By the time he was no longer able to eat, his expression had lost its rigidness. People needed to eat first, and I made a suggestion, "Please divide the company using my shares as collateral. If you want to, you can invest as many