Chapter 223: Confident Prediction
Liu Yue is a standout among stock market influencers, boasting fifty million followers - a number surpassing many top-tier celebrities. Before each market opening, she meticulously posts her analysis the previous night.
Due to Liu Yue’s expertise, many followers base their stock purchases on her analysis and often profit. Her Weibo posts are like treasure maps to wealth, explaining her massive follower count. After all, who wouldn’t want to make money?
Meanwhile, Wang Haoran had just returned to his dormitory after enjoying a late-night snack with Mu Zhaozhao and Wen Jing.
Once back, Wang Haoran opened his phone to find a message from Qiu Qianwei. They began chatting on WeChat, with Qiu Qianwei asking questions like:
“Is your dormitory comfortable?”
“Are you getting along with your roommates?”
“What did you have for dinner?”
“How can I sleep without you by my side?”
After some time, it got late, so Wang Haoran suggested Qiu Qianwei head to bed.
Naturally, Qiu Qianwei obediently went to get her beauty sleep.
With some free time, Wang Haoran decided to research Liu Yue and understand her rise to fame.
Soon enough, Wang Haoran gathered that Liu Yue’s life story could be summed up as being extraordinarily lucky.
Besides learning about her, Wang Haoran discovered Liu Yue’s Weibo account, verified as a stock market influencer, and her overwhelming follower count left him in awe.
Curious, Wang Haoran browsed through Liu Yue’s historical Weibo posts and quickly grasped why she had amassed such a following.
Liu Yue’s analyses weren’t always spot on, but she had a success rate of seven to eight out of ten, which was quite impressive.
In Wang Haoran’s view, however, this was just average since he could predict with 100% accuracy.
Inspired by this, Wang Haoran registered a Weibo account with a bold ID: “Peerless Stock God.”
After setting up his account, he followed Liu Yue.
Coincidentally, Liu Yue had just posted a new prediction about the Yan Country market for the next day.
Wang Haoran compared her analysis with his own stock market foresight.
Unfortunately, Liu Yue’s analysis was incorrect. The stock she predicted to rise would actually plummet the next day.
With newfound certainty, Wang Haoran commented: “Tomorrow’s opening will definitely drop!”
His comment quickly became the top one in Liu Yue’s comment section.
Moments later, Liu Yue herself replied.
“Nice ID, keyboard warrior.”
Known for her sharp tongue, Liu Yue often clashed with negative commenters on Weibo.
Annoyed, Wang Haoran retorted: “Don’t believe me? Just watch tomorrow. So-called stock market influencer, pfft.”
Liu Yue: “Timid in real life, aggressive online, aren’t you? Get lost!”
Wang Haoran: “How? Can you demonstrate?”
Liu Yue: “Bend your legs, hug your head with both hands, and roll away like a ball.”
Wang Haoran: “Alright, I’ll lay a sheet on the ground, care to roll with me?”
Liu Yue: “You scoundrel, check the mirror, roll with your inflatable girlfriend.”
Wang Haoran: “I’m incredibly handsome, charming countless girls. I have numerous girlfriends, each prettier than the last.”
Liu Yue: “If you count your fingers, maybe. Keyboard warrior.”
Wang Haoran: “Forget it, I’m done.”
Liu Yue: “Off to roll with your inflatable girlfriend? Watch out, it might leak.”
Wang Haoran, exasperated, decided against arguing further.
Women are naturally skilled in verbal sparring, and he grudgingly accepted defeat.
Wang Haoran cursed under his breath and refused to pay her further attention.
Their exchange quickly became a hot comment, drawing attention from other netizens.
The next morning, Wang Haoran checked Weibo to find fifty thousand private messages.
Curious, he opened a few:
“Calling yourself ‘Peerless Stock God’? Shameless!”
“Questioning Liu Yue? She says it’ll rise, it will rise.”
“Want to bet? I say it rises, you say it falls. Loser eats a pound of… poop?”
“Do you actually understand stocks, contradicting her?”
“Keyboard warrior, where’s the courage to share your address?”
Reading these messages, Wang Haoran realized his banter with Liu Yue had exposed his Weibo. Her fans, displeased, turned hostile.
Unfazed, he focused on his breakfast and later attended class, anticipating the market’s opening at 9:30 AM.
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In the office, university colleagues gathered around Liu Yue, chatting.
This scene was common.
Whenever she was free before the market opened, faculty would seek Liu Yue’s insights.
Many colleagues had profited handsomely, with some achieving financial freedom, quitting their jobs for leisure.
In their eyes, Liu Yue was a divine financial guide.
With the market opening soon, and no classes scheduled for Liu Yue, her free colleagues naturally gathered around.
“Professor Liu, any good stock recommendations?” a teacher inquired.
Busy at her computer, Liu Yue replied, “Haven’t you checked my Weibo? I laid out today’s market trends last night.”
Her colleagues quickly checked their phones.
“Professor, is it Yaochi Liquor Industry? Is that a safe bet?” someone asked, seeking assurance.
Liu Yue confidently responded, “The liquor industry’s booming. Based on my calculations, it’s bound to rise within the month.”
“Great, I’m buying!”
“Count me in too!”
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