"What do you mean?"
Su Yi was taken aback.
"Coming here, do you need a ticket?"
He thought that offline investment strategy exchange meetings like this were usually by invitation only, and he hadn't expected tickets to be sold.
Zhou Gucheng chuckled and replied,
"Of course there are tickets, but you can't buy them through official channels."
"Then where can I buy them?"
Su Yi continued to ask.
Zhou Gucheng said,
"It's hard to say. This depends on each person's connections and networks. However, if Brother Su truly wants to know, just ask the beautiful Miss Lin beside you, and you'll naturally understand everything."
Hearing this, Su Yi's gaze involuntarily turned to Lin Xiaoxiao.
Lin Xiaoxiao noticed Su Yi's questioning look, hesitated for a moment, and whispered,
"I'm not very clear either, but the private sale of invitations does exist. It's just that the number of privately sold invitations isn't large. And no matter how internal company invitations are distributed, as long as you have an invitation, the company treats everyone equally, considering them all invited guests."
"That's right,"
Zhou Gucheng whispered.
"Actually, no matter the circle or the event, there will always be certain backdoors reserved for those who need them. This is considered an unwritten rule in these circles; everyone's a willing participant."
Su Yi heard all this and thought to himself that he still had limited experience.
"Actually, if I hadn't heard that God A, the prominent investor from the legendary 'Financial Street Fuxing Road' trading seat, was a special guest at this grand event, I wouldn't have spent this money,"
Zhou Gucheng said.
"However... it seems God A didn't come today. His seat among the special guests is still empty."
"Are you referring to President Qiu?"
Su Yi asked.
He glanced at the front row of special guest seats and saw Qiu Guoyu, whom he had met once, sitting there with a smile.
Instantly, many questions arose in his mind, wondering why Zhou Gucheng said that 'God A' hadn't come today.
"That's right,"
Zhou Gucheng nodded.
"Isn't President Qiu here?"
Su Yi wondered.
"No,"
Zhou Gucheng firmly stated.
"That seat is reserved for 'God A'. If no one is sitting there, doesn't that mean he didn't come?"
Hearing his words, Su Yi realized that Zhou Gucheng didn't know Qiu Guoyu at all, only his nickname in the industry.
He coughed lightly and didn't expose him.
"I heard that today isn't just an offline investment strategy exchange meeting jointly held by 'Huaxin Securities' and 'Eastmoney Website', but also the awards ceremony for the 'Future Investment Star' stock trading competition,"
Zhou Gucheng paused, then added,
"I looked at the net value ranking for this round of the 'Investment Star' live trading competition. The top-ranked participant actually only joined in June, which is incredible. I have no idea how this person managed to achieve a tenfold increase in performance amidst two stock market crashes, leaping to the top of the leaderboard."
"Not only that, but even more outrageous is that this person's initial capital for the competition was in the 5 million RMB range."
Hearing Zhou Gucheng's exclamations, the other people around couldn't help but quietly voice their own astonishment.
"I suspect an insider from 'Huaxin Securities' or 'Eastmoney' cheated, otherwise it's simply impossible."
"Cheating is impossible. For such a high-profile live trading competition, with prize money of only 1 million RMB, there's no reason to cheat. After all, compared to cheating, the reputation of both platforms is clearly much more important."
"Not necessarily. It's also possible that internal staff altered the data. After all, a tenfold performance increase over three months of trading during two stock market crashes looks suspicious no matter how you look at it."
"Just wait and see... there are many people who won't be convinced by this round of the live trading competition."
With many people around whispering amongst themselves.
On stage, the leaders' speeches had concluded.
The host took the microphone and began the official awards ceremony process for the 'Future Investment Star' stock trading competition.
First to be awarded was the grand prize for the '100,000 to 500,000 RMB' entry capital level.
In this capital range, the first-place participant, starting with a principal of 100,000 RMB, achieved a total return of 897.36% after experiencing a booming bull market and two devastating stock market crashes, also winning a cash prize of 500,000 RMB in this division.
Next to be awarded was the grand prize for the '500,000 to 5 million RMB' entry capital level.
In this capital range, the first-place participant, starting with a principal of 600,000 RMB, ultimately achieved an investment return of 788.49%, winning a cash prize of 800,000 RMB in this division, along with the 'Future Investment Star' development program resource package from the Eastmoney Website.
Finally, when it was time to announce the grand prize for the 'over 5 million RMB' entry capital level, the host paused.
Leaving everyone in suspense.
He announced that they would continue after a ten-minute break.
"Could it be that they also think it's fake and are afraid to announce it?"
Seeing the most significant grand prize in the 'Future Investment Star' stock trading competition awards ceremony suddenly halted before its announcement, someone in the venue raised the question.
"They're probably discussing how to find an excuse later, or how to modify the data."
"No matter how they modify it, I won't believe it unless they release the actual trading records."
"Even if they release the actual trading records, I still won't believe it. The main reason is that it's too outrageous; earning over tenfold profit amidst two stock market crashes is something even a stock god couldn't achieve!"
"Warren Buffett, the stock god, has a maximum annual return rate of only one or two times."
"Anyway, online, everyone is already treating the grand prize of this round of the 'Future Investment Star' stock trading competition as a joke."
"Let's see how the two major institutions try to cover up this lie later."
"You know, if the first place in the over 5 million RMB capital category had a five or six-fold return, that would be acceptable. But to claim a tenfold return, crushing all other participants, isn't that treating everyone like fools?"
"The key is that this tenfold profit was achieved in just three months, amidst two stock market crashes!"
"Hmph, what do you know? There's always someone better, and there's always a higher heaven."
Hearing the whispers of the crowd, Zhao Xinqiang, who had also paid for a ticket to enter, held his head high.
Using his height advantage, he looked down at those who were quietly discussing, dissatisfied with the organizers but afraid to openly oppose them, as if they were idiots.
"If you don't have the ability to do it yourself, don't assume others can't either."
"Heh heh, 'someone better, a higher heaven,' that's just cheating."
"Everyone, look, there's actually an idiot who believes it."
Zhao Xinqiang heard the mocking voices around him, rolled his eyes, but wasn't truly angry.
Ever since his worldview and understanding were reshaped because of Su Yi, he suddenly felt that he had lived in vain before, and getting angry with fools who lacked understanding was completely unnecessary.
"I wonder if Su Yi, that guy, came today?"
Thinking of this guy who made him both jealous and envious, Zhao Xinqiang scanned around, looking for any familiar figures.
Unexpectedly, as his gaze shifted.
He immediately spotted Su Yi sitting behind him, seven or eight rows away.
Moreover, he not only saw Su Yi but also Lin Xiaoxiao, dazzling and clearly stunning the entire venue, beside Su Yi.
"How infuriating! Why does this guy always have such top-tier beauties by his side?"
Zhao Xinqiang grumbled bitterly to himself.
"If Yu was born, why must Liang also exist? Heaven is truly unfair to me."
Although he was gritting his teeth inwardly, his feet honestly started moving towards Su Yi.
He thought about saying hello to ease their previous conflict and, while he was at it, seeing if he could get the beauty's WeChat.
"Oh... Xiao Su, what a rare coincidence... I didn't expect to run into you here."
Before he could get close to Su Yi, a middle-aged man had already stepped in front of him and greeted Su Yi.
Su Yi saw the newcomer, a slight surprise on his face, and said with a smile,
"I also didn't expect to meet Manager Fang here. It seems Manager Fang has been promoted at the company?"
The man in front of him.
He was Su Yi's direct supervisor when Su Yi interned at 'Huaxi Capital' company.
He was also the trading department manager who spoke with Su Yi and offered him a formal contract after his internship passed, but Su Yi had rejected it.
"My position has changed a little,"
Manager Fang said with a smile.
"How are things? Have you found a job you like? If not... you're always welcome to come back."
During his time in charge of 'Huaxi Capital's' trading department.
Su Yi was the only intern who passed the internship but refused to officially join, choosing to leave instead.
Therefore, he had a deep impression of Su Yi.
At the same time, during their six-month internship contact, he discovered that Su Yi was very talented in trading.
So, if Su Yi was willing to return to 'Huaxi Capital', he would still be happy to take him in.
Su Yi replied with a smile,
"Thank you for your kindness, Manager Fang, but my answer is still the same as before. Currently, I still want to try striking out on my own."
"It's good for young people to have ambition," Manager Fang said, "but..."
He was about to persuade him further.
Just then, Fu Guoxiang, sweating profusely and desperately searching for Su Yi, finally spotted Su Yi in the crowd.
He rushed over, barely glancing at Manager Fang, and directly interrupted him.
Grasping Su Yi's hand, he said,
"President Su, why didn't you tell me you'd arrived? I had such a hard time finding you!"
"I saw President Fu was busy just now, so I didn't want to disturb you,"
Su Yi said with a smile.
Fu Guoxiang let out a long sigh of relief, his heart, which had been anxious, finally settled.
What he actually feared most was Su Yi standing him up, agreeing to come but then not showing.
After all, he had vouched for Su Yi in front of his superiors after successfully inviting him.
If Su Yi, such an extremely important special guest, didn't show up, causing this highly anticipated grand event to fail.
Then his career would be over.
Thinking of this...
Fu Guoxiang turned and glared at Lin Xiaoxiao again, his eyes clearly showing some dissatisfaction.
He had personally assigned Lin Xiaoxiao to wait at the entrance of the venue and told her to inform him immediately once Su Yi arrived.
He hadn't expected this young girl not to inform him, making him worry for so long for nothing.
This made him very unhappy.
Lin Xiaoxiao noticed her superior's gaze and felt a wave of grievance, thinking, 'I sent a message, but you didn't see it yourself.'
However, she dared not actually explain, so she could only swallow her bitterness in silence.
"President Su..."
Manager Fang heard Fu Guoxiang's address for Su Yi and was instantly stunned.
Hearing Manager Fang's question, Fu Guoxiang finally had time to properly look at Manager Fang.
He smiled and said,
"It seems Manager Fang and President Su already know each other?"
He recognized Fang Zhenggang, the manager of 'Huaxi Capital's' trading department.
"Yes, we know each other,"
Fang Zhenggang responded subconsciously.
But his mind was still somewhat muddled.
He simply couldn't understand how Su Yi had transformed from an intern under him to 'President Su' in Fu Guoxiang's mouth, all in just three months.
"Then I apologize for interrupting your reunion,"
Fu Guoxiang said lightly.
Afterward, he pulled Su Yi and walked towards the front row of the venue.
"Holy crap, how did Brother Su instantly become President Su?"
Watching Su Yi leave, not only did Fang Zhenggang remain stunned for a long time, but Zhou Gucheng, who had been chatting happily with Su Yi earlier, also had wide eyes at this moment, his heart greatly shaken, clearly somewhat lost in thought.
Meanwhile, Zhao Xinqiang, who was a beat late and hadn't managed to say hello.
Watching Su Yi being pulled by the General Manager of Huaxin Securities Branch into the small circle where numerous financial bigwigs gathered in the front row of the venue, he again showed a look of envy.
But fortunately, the main target was gone, and there was still the beauty.
He had originally come for the beauty, so it didn't matter whether the main person was there or not.
"Beauty, I'm Su Yi's college classmate, let's add each other on WeChat,"
Zhao Xinqiang shamelessly approached Lin Xiaoxiao.
"In the future, if you want to know anything about this kid, just ask me, you definitely won't go wrong."
Lin Xiaoxiao was in a very bad mood at this moment.
Faced with Zhao Xinqiang's attempt to strike up a conversation, it was hard for her to force out even a hint of a smile.
She simply said,
"Sorry, I don't have WeChat."
After saying that, without waiting for his reaction, she got up and moved to another seat.
Zhao Xinqiang looked at Lin Xiaoxiao, who gave him no regard whatsoever, and thought to himself that Su Yi must have angered her.
He stood stunned for a moment, then secretly mused,
"It seems Su Yi's reputation isn't so great after all. Hmph... Scumbag!"
(End of Chapter)
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