{Chapter: 28 Invest the entire 5 billion! I will be responsible for any loss!}
Lin Yuan knew he would be questioned, and he was already prepared for that moment.
Initially, he planned to talk his way out of the situation with a few clever excuses.
But everything had changed after receiving the Advanced "Stock Trading" skills reward during his confrontation with Qiao Siying. The irony wasn't lost on him.
With this new skill, Lin Yuan now possessed a wealth of stock market knowledge, enabling him to analyze stocks with impressive precision. He could now justify his decisions with logical reasoning, detailing why Changhong shares were not the best investment at that moment.
Still, he understood that his arguments could come across as somewhat speculative, as many stocks come with inherent risks.
After all, no one can predict with certainty how the stock market will behave. Despite his newfound knowledge, Lin Yuan couldn't claim to be absolutely sure that the stocks would plummet.
Chen Pei, a skilled stock trader, could certainly see the gaps in Lin Yuan's arguments. She understood that stock trading was unpredictable, yet she didn't press him on it.
First and foremost, Lin Yuan was the young master of the Lin family. Secondly, she knew the ultimate decision-maker was not Lin Yuan, but his parents.
Chen Pei turned her attention to Lin Jianjun and Meng Yuelan, explaining, "The points the young master raised are valid. There is indeed a risk involved. However, such risks are common in stock trading. I'm confident that Changhong shares will continue to rise. I'd wager more than ninety percent certainty on it."
Chen Pei's voice was steady as she reassured them, speaking at length to solidify her position.
Lin Jianjun and Meng Yuelan exchanged a look, eventually nodding their agreement with Chen Pei, unlike Lin Yuan.
"I agree with Chen Pei," Meng Yuelan began to speak.
But Lin Yuan, resolute in his stance, interjected, his tone calm but unwavering: "Dad, Mom, just trust me this time—let's not invest in Changhong shares. I understand we have an abundance of idle funds, including the 5 billion yuan, but I strongly recommend we redirect that money into another stock."
With that, Lin Yuan turned on the computer and navigated to a stock called Spanish Currency.
"We'll invest the 5 billion yuan in this stock. The Spanish currency stock is going to see a dramatic rise very soon," Lin Yuan declared.
Chen Pei smiled at this statement.
"Young master, I'm not sure where you got this information, but Spanish currency stocks are tied directly to the currency of Spain. We've all expected a surge in its value, but over the past six months, we've lost 300 million yuan in investments. Given the recent trend, I strongly advise against investing further. Meanwhile, Changhong shares have shown steady growth," Chen Pei said with a hint of amusement.
She was certain Lin Yuan was merely parroting some technical jargon about the stock market and that he was trying to prove his worth in front of his parents.
On one side was a professional trader who had seen success and on the other, their son, whose confidence seemed misplaced.
Lin Jianjun and Meng Yuelan were caught in the middle, unsure of how to proceed.
Lin Yuan, determined to act swiftly, pressed on, "The industries I'm currently managing are worth a combined 5 billion yuan. I'm taking full responsibility for this decision. If I fail, I will relinquish control of everything I own to the Lin Group and, of course, return to inherit the company."
Chen Pei, observing Lin Yuan's demeanor, felt a sense of admiration. His confidence radiated as though he was truly in command of the situation.
Meng Yuelan, however, was pleasantly surprised by the implied promise: "You're saying you'll return to inherit the company if you fail?"
"If I lose 5 billion, I'll come back," Lin Yuan affirmed, his voice resolute.
Meng Yuelan turned to her husband. "Jianjun, what do you think?"
After thinking for a moment, Lin Jianjun responded: "We'll go with Yuan'er's decision. We'll invest the five billion in Spanish currency."
Unlike Meng Yuelan, who seemed primarily excited about Lin Yuan's potential return to inherit the company, Lin Jianjun sensed something deeper in his son's confidence. It was as if Lin Yuan had undergone a transformation, exuding an intelligence and conviction that he hadn't seen before. The only other time he'd felt this way was in the presence of his own late father.
Under Lin Yuan's leadership, the Lin Group had achieved new heights. Even Lin Yuan's grandfather had taken the company to its peak.
Chen Pei silently sighed, not voicing her concerns. Ultimately, her role was that of an employee, not someone who could dictate decisions on this scale.
She might not have agreed with Lin Yuan, but when Lin Jianjun and Meng Yuelan had already made their choice, there was nothing more she could do.
Though she had doubts, she refrained from questioning the decision further, especially after Meng Yuelan's commands set the transfer of the 5 billion yuan in motion.
The investment was swiftly made in Spanish currency stock, just as Lin Yuan had advised.
The rest of the staff on the seventh floor, who had to sell off some of their own holdings to arrange the 5 billion yuan, could feel the weight of the decision. Many were watching the stock prices closely, aware that this could either be a game-changing move or a disastrous gamble.
Lin Jianjun, despite his earlier decision, remained anxious. He didn't want to lose the 5 billion yuan, but Lin Yuan's confidence had swayed him.
Chen Pei, alongside the other investment staff, was left in silent anticipation. They were all part of this grand gamble, which some believed had more than a 90% chance of failure.
But, as employees, they were powerless to intervene.
Minutes ticked by, the staff anxiously monitoring the price of Spanish currency stock. But as time passed, the stock price continued its downward slide.
Everyone was beginning to feel the sting of impending financial disaster. Lin Jianjun's face darkened with every passing second.
Chen Pei shot Lin Yuan a cold glance. The loss of 5 billion yuan would damage the Lin Group, but it could also tarnish her reputation as an expert trader. It was clear to her that if they had followed her advice, the outcome might have been very different.
Others in the investment department exchanged silent glances, certain they were witnessing a spectacular failure unfold.
One minute passed. Then another. And then, at exactly 5:29 PM, a loud shout interrupted the growing tension: "It's going up! It's going up! The Spanish currency is rising!"
The entire room turned their attention to the screen, eyes wide with disbelief.
Indeed, the stock price had begun to rise rapidly—no, it was soaring.
In a matter of moments, the stock price had shot back up to the pre-investment levels.
In just two minutes, the investment had doubled.
Three minutes later, the stock price had increased by more than four times its initial value!
In less than ten minutes, the 5 billion yuan investment had transformed into a staggering 20 billion yuan!
Stunned silence followed. The entire room was frozen, the reality of the gain sinking in.
Everyone looked at Lin Yuan as though he had just defied the laws of nature.
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Author Notes: I know that it is too exaggerated and stock market prices cannot be so volatile. But this is a novel world, so don't take everything too seriously.
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