Chapter 8: Friends
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“Big Brother, from now on, I’ll be your most loyal fan!”
Qian Fu looked at Qin Feng with eyes full of admiration.
Compared to his own father, Qin Feng was simply too impressive!
No one else could make Qian Youwei lower his stance like this—Qin Feng was unique!
And then, the very next day...
Stocks that had been performing well suddenly dropped forty points overnight.
Not only that, but the decline continued, plummeting like a cliff.
Most of the wealthy individuals in the city had invested all their savings into these stocks.
Each person had at least hundreds of thousands, if not millions, in stocks.
Many hoped to make a fortune from this single stock, just like Qian Youwei.
Unfortunately, their greed led them astray. Few could follow Qian Youwei’s example of selling all their stocks.
When the market crashed overnight, it was too late for them to sell.
Many faced losses amounting to millions, with some even losing their entire capital.
This was all their wealth; many couldn't bear the reality and were preparing to jump into rivers.
As for Qian Youwei, he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the plummeting stock market.
“Thank goodness we sold the stocks on the last day, preserving our assets.”
At this point, Qian Youwei realized just how lucky he had been.
If he hadn't met Qin Feng at that time, he would have likely gone bankrupt.
Meanwhile, the television reported various incidents of people jumping off buildings.
“Today, our city experienced several cases of people jumping off buildings, mostly due to the stock market.”
“Reporters remind everyone to be rational when trading stocks and not to act impulsively.”
“Remember, there’s no such thing as free lunch.”
According to incomplete official statistics, about 80% of those who invested in this stock went bankrupt.
A portion of people recovered some of their capital but still ended up with losses.
In contrast, Qian Youwei had sold all his stocks yesterday, minimizing his losses and recovered 80% of his capital.
Additionally, with Qin Feng's advice, Qian Fu had sold an extra two million worth of stocks and even made a small profit of several hundred thousand!
Compared to those who went bankrupt or were in debt and preparing to jump off buildings, Qian Youwei felt for the first time how fortunate he could be.
“I must build a good relationship with Qin Feng in the future. Whether I make big money or not, I need to consult him.”
Qian Youwei thought to himself, feeling more respectful.
He had been in business for many years and understood the ways of the world.
Any wealthy individual with millions in savings wasn’t a fool.
Meeting a genius like Qin Feng and missing the opportunity would be his own loss.
At the same time, social media was abuzz.
This stock, one of the hottest in the country, had plummeted overnight, attracting widespread media attention.
Videos of people jumping off buildings spread across social media.
Those familiar with the stock market understood that the losses from this stock were unprecedented in the country’s history.
Official data showed that there were at least a hundred millionaires who invested in this stock.
Among them, many were losing money. Compared to Qian Youwei, they were extremely unlucky.
Many who had previously bought stocks from Qian Youwei now regretted their decision.
But there was nothing they could do; they didn’t have a genius like Qin Feng by their side.
Even seasoned stock traders hadn’t anticipated this crisis.
Before the incident, the hype around the stock was exaggerated, and the heat was unusually high.
Who would believe that such a goldmine of a stock market would collapse?
“If I had another chance, I would definitely sell on the last day of the market crash.”
“Ah, the rise last night was so promising, yet it all evaporated overnight. What a huge loss.”
“I invested at least two million. That was all my savings, and now it’s gone.”
“If I had known, I wouldn’t have invested in the first place.”
Many netizens complained online, but it was of no use.
Meanwhile, Qian Youwei had taken Qin Feng back to the living room and called his personal chef to prepare a meal for him.
After all these events, he realized one thing—he must befriend Qin Feng!
Moreover, this was another opportunity for him to turn things around.
As a businessman, Qian Youwei knew the importance of relationships.
No matter how genuine the friendship, anyone involved in business needs connections.
Furthermore, Qin Feng’s talent in the stock market was beyond impressive.
If he could become a true friend of Qin Feng, any information he revealed could help Qian Youwei achieve great success!
“Qin Feng, I’m sorry for not recognizing your worth earlier. Please don’t take it personally.”
Qian Youwei picked up his wine glass and drank a self-punishing toast.
As for Qian Fu, he had been silent the whole time, gazing at Qin Feng with admiration.
If only he had Qin Feng’s abilities, he could be a millionaire even without inheriting the family fortune!
They all knew that, regardless of Qin Feng’s current financial situation, his mastery of the stock market meant making money was a matter of time.
Because of this, Qian Youwei spoke to Qin Feng with even more respect.
“Uncle, there’s no need to make such a fuss.”
Qin Feng felt somewhat awkward seeing the lavish spread before him.
He hadn’t expected that simply helping out would make Qian Youwei so excited.
Moreover, he was only doing it for the money. After receiving the 100,000 yuan, the stock market was no longer his concern.
Not to mention the cost of the lavish meal, Qian Youwei’s overly polite demeanor made Qin Feng uncomfortable.
“This is not a small matter at all. What are you talking about?”
Qian Youwei laughed and took another drink.
He was genuinely happy.
Watching his peers facing bankruptcy while he made a small profit, Qian Youwei was even more impressed with Qin Feng’s ability.
“Qin Feng, if you encounter any issues in the future, just mention my name.”
“I’ll help you with anything I can!”
He said as he took out a prepared package from the drawer.
“This is the agreed-upon payment for us.”
“But it’s not just 100,000 yuan.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng’s curiosity was piqued as he opened the package.
To his surprise, the agreed-upon 100,000 yuan had been increased to 300,000 yuan.
Qian Youwei had only made a small profit of several hundred thousand from this stock market venture, and he gave it all to Qin Feng.
“Today, I didn’t suffer a loss or go bankrupt, all thanks to Mr. Qin Feng.”
“Please keep this money. It’s what you deserve.”
Qian Youwei smiled and pushed the money towards Qin Feng.
For someone of his status, a few tens of thousands of yuan wasn’t a significant amount.
Turning this sum into a friendship with Qin Feng was worth it!
Qin Feng, of course, didn’t refuse.
He needed money now, and having some funds would enable him to do more things in the future.
“Qin Feng, there’s something I’ve wanted to say from the beginning.”
After several rounds of drinks, Qian Youwei seemed a bit tipsy.
He looked sincerely at Qin Feng.
“Qin Feng, tell me honestly, how am I as your uncle? My character should be fine, right?”
Qin Feng didn’t refute this and merely nodded.
As a businessman, putting personal interests first wasn’t a problem.
“Since you’re not bothered, then we’re friends now. Please take care of me in business matters in the future.”
Qian Youwei laughed heartily and patted Qin Feng on the shoulder.
He wouldn’t give up on stocks and would continue trading in the future.
But relying solely on insiders, Qian Youwei still felt insecure.
With Qin Feng, it was a whole different story.
Having such a stock market genius by his side, making money would be easy!
Thinking of this, Qian Youwei couldn’t help but laugh heartily.
“I’ve made a friend today for sure!”
As for Qin Feng...
He didn’t actually mind Qian Youwei.
Making this first bucket of gold was just the first step for him.
Qin Feng planned to move towards bigger business ventures in the future.
As the saying goes, the most crucial thing in business is relationships.
Having Qian Youwei as a friend would provide another avenue for business.
In the business world, having more friends is always better.
Seeing Qin Feng agree, Qian Youwei felt completely relieved.
As for Qian Fu, he had long become Qin Feng’s loyal fan.
For someone his age but with extraordinary abilities, Qian Fu could only feel admiration!
Just being around Qin Feng and learning even a little from him felt worthwhile.
To them, Qin Feng had become a treasure, even more precious than their family assets!
“Qian Fu, you should learn more from Qin Feng in the future. Look at his achievements now, and then look at yourself.”
- Writer
