Huayu: I'm reborn, but you still force me to be a scumbag?

Chapter 413 Let her be strong

"Oh my God!"

Karen Wilson was already preparing to pack up, take Susan to school, and then go to work.

But just as I was about to close the stock trading software, I saw a straight line rise like a rocket.

"OMGOMGOMG!" She stared in disbelief at the straight line.

Anyone who has bought stocks knows what it feels like when you bought a stock an hour ago, having gone bankrupt just to buy more shares, and felt like you'd hit the jackpot, only to have it suddenly soar to new heights...

It's perfectly normal for someone like Karen Wilson to be unable to say anything except "omg" and have a heart rate exceeding 120.

4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%
It wasn't until the stock price surged to 14% that it encountered strong resistance at $14.8, with a large wave of selling pressure causing the price to turn downwards.

At that moment, Susan heard the commotion and ran from the kitchen, clutching a half-eaten piece of toast. She stared at the computer screen in front of Karen and suddenly screamed.

"Wow! Mommy! What's going on!?"

She jumped to Karen's side, excitedly grabbing Karen's arm, "Is the weekend box office out? Quick, quick, quick, let's see!"

"Wait, wait, wait a minute!"

Amid Karen's pounding heartbeat, the stock price fell back to 14 yuan, then rebounded again. After several ups and downs, the stock price finally stabilized at around 12%, around 14.5 yuan.

It's only 0.46 away from Susan's original purchase price of 14.96.

She opened her stock account, looked at the "-113" on it, and said excitedly, "Susan, look! My God, we've broken even! Do you think we should sell?"

Meanwhile, Susan had already logged onto Twitter using her Huawei U8800.

She followed many movie information accounts on it.

As soon as she logged in and refreshed the page, she saw that several entertainment news outlets on her followed homepage had published the same message.

TMZ: "Breaking News: Chen Nuo just announced the opening weekend box office results of Inception on The Today Show: $8770 million. The word-of-mouth effect of this 3D sci-fi suspense film, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Chinese stars Chen Nuo, Keira Knightley, and Ellen Page, has exceeded expectations."

The Hollywood Reporter: "A dramatic moment has just occurred! During an interview on the 'Today Show,' Chen Nuo revealed the box office results for Inception's opening weekend! Although the $8770 million is $1.8 million less than the record-breaking $1 million opening weekend of The Dark Knight, considering the different attributes of the two films, there is reason to believe that, with its 9.7 rating on IMDb-250 and a 97% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Inception will deliver an excellent box office performance in the future."

Variety: "$8770 million! Inception's opening weekend box office results are in! After a lackluster opening day, it unexpectedly rebounded over the weekend. Chen Nuo announced this news live on the 'Today Show,' and Warner Bros.' stock on Nasdaq reacted quickly, surging more than 7%! It seems that market investors are optimistic about the future performance of this Sino-US co-production's super 3D sci-fi blockbuster!"

“I know why the stock went up, Mommy! Inception sold $8770 million in the last few days!” Susan said quickly.

"So what? So what if it's 8770 million? Are we going to sell now or not?"

Karen then asked a question, and then refreshed her account.

In just a short while, the number "-113" changed again to "+23". In other words, the original loss of several thousand dollars has now been wiped out, and a small profit of $23 has been made.

Karen couldn't help but smile and said, "We've broken even now, Susan. What do you think about selling?"

Susan said while looking at her phone, "No, don't sell it, Mom!"

"Why?" Karen Wilson turned her head and looked at her daughter intently.

Now she has a newfound respect for Susan.

Not only could she memorize so much data fluently and skillfully, but her action and courage were also quite impressive.

Perhaps this child truly inherited her father's talent in finance and numbers, as well as her own practical abilities?
Perhaps those previous C+ and B- grades were simply because their talents hadn't yet been developed. Just like Einstein, before sixth grade, people thought he was mentally challenged.

Perhaps I've been misunderstanding her all along. She's not a fangirl; she's a little genius.

Karen looked at Susan with anticipation.

Susan handed her phone to Karen with a grin, "Because... Mom, look."

Karen took the phone, glanced at it, paused for a moment, and then said calmly, "'gongxifachai'? What does that mean? Is this Chinese?"

"Haha, yes, it's in Chinese. But look at the comments, someone translated it."

"...Congratulations on making a lot of money?"

“That’s right, Mom! Chen said it. He said we’ll make a lot of money! So, don’t sell!”

Karen Wilson gripped her phone tightly, staring intently at Susan. "So this is your opinion?"

“Yes, that’s right.” Susan nodded with a smile, “Mom, Chen definitely wouldn’t…”

"Alright, alright, shut up." Karen covered her forehead, feeling an unbearable headache.

All the beautiful wishes from moments before vanished in an instant.

He said irritably, "I don't want to hear your 'Twihards' anymore. Now pack your things, I'll take you to school!"

"Okay, but... are you still going to sell it or not?"

"This is none of your business, go now!"

What decision will Karen Wilson make?
Nobody knows for now.

But Mason Collins has already regrouped.

Just moments before, he had closed out all his short positions.

In fact, the rebound around $14 that Karen Wilson saw was the result of closing out his 100 million short positions, for which he lost nearly $300 million.

That's about the same price as having lunch with Warren Buffett.

Mason Collins couldn't swallow this bitter pill. So, while closing his short positions, he opened a long position.

By the time Warner stock closed at $14.62, up 11.8% in the morning, there was already a floating profit of over $20, which finally recovered some of the losses.

"Let's leave it at that for now. Use a quarter of the funds for day trading, and leave the rest of the core holdings untouched. We'll hold these positions for a while."

Jerry nodded and said, "Understood. What should our profit target be?"

"16 yuan."

"16 yuan? That means 10%?"

"Yes."

"But... didn't Avatar cause News Corp.'s stock to rise by 25% back then?"

Mason Collins lit a cigar, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said, "Don't mention Avatar. Although its special effects are similar, its genre determines that it can't be Avatar."

"Americans don't like watching these mind-bending movies!"

"Right now, its initial marketing and 3D effects have given it a decent opening weekend box office, exceeding expectations. But can it really become the next Avatar by relying on those nerdy kids who like mind-bending movies and those Twihards girls?"

"That's a dream!"

"It might maintain its strong performance for the next two to three weeks. But don't forget that Captain America is coming out in two weeks. Disney and Marvel are the best companies in traditional media for promotion and distribution. They will definitely buy all the headlines and pages in one go. At that time, it won't even have a way to spread the word. How it treats Transformers now is how Captain America will treat it."

"Unless they spend another hundred million dollars on marketing and promotion. But is that even possible? They would definitely suffer a terrible fate if they did that."

"so,"

He paused, then continued, "So this time we'll change our approach. We won't short sell, but we also won't linger. We'll hold until it reaches 16, then immediately retreat!"

Jerry shrugged. "That sounds perfectly reasonable. But I still have to remind you, is there any other possibility?"

Mason shook his head: "No..."

After saying that, he hesitated for a moment.

It really doesn't.

The only possibility is almost impossible.

He's right, Americans don't like overly complex or mind-bending content. Therefore, Inception's growth potential is destined to be limited if it relies solely on the North American market.

unless………………

It has achieved unexpected success in overseas markets.

Then, by leveraging the free dissemination through social media to avoid the brunt of Captain America's attacks, they could create a second wave in North America and achieve a comeback. Perhaps then, there's still a chance.

Among overseas markets, the potential of the European market is limited. In Asia, Africa and Latin America, it would be difficult to create such a sensational effect and form a phenomenal wave, using social media to counterattack North America.

We can only rely on the Asian market.

Although...but.

Consider the pitiful results Hollywood blockbusters achieved in Japan, a country known for its xenophobia and isolation. Even Avatar failed miserably there. Is that even possible?
But then consider South Korea's small and crowded market and its preference for domestic films, is that even possible?
Consider this: China has over a billion people, yet their purchasing power is only a tiny fraction.

Hahahaha... Is that even possible?!
Can the performance in the Asian market shock the world?

He who believed him is the biggest fool in the world.

Mason Collins's influence certainly extends throughout American society, but he also possesses a uniquely American perspective: a lack of concern for major and minor events outside of North America.

So he smiled faintly and said, "Perhaps, there is one possibility: all Asians have gone mad."

……

……

After appearing on "Today Show," Chen Nuo resolutely returned to his home in Beverly Hills.

Yes, we did have a recording scheduled for that afternoon.

But...aren't people allowed to get sick?
If you're really sick, lying is inhuman.

After working continuously for eight or nine days, spending four or five hours a day either sitting in a car or on a stool being interviewed and photographed, he could only rest in the leather massage chair and luxurious memory foam bed of his private jet. He could only have Gulnazar massage his shoulders, rub his scalp, and pat his back.

After working so hard and getting so tired, his laziness completely kicked in.

Especially considering what Nolan said at the meeting before, that he would be going to Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore and Malaysia next!
Holy crap.

You're so busy and tired, be careful not to die suddenly!

Rest is necessary!
Therefore, he directly instructed Allison to inform Warner's senior management of the illness.

After lunch, I went to the pool behind the house, swam a lap, then put on sunglasses and lay down on a lounge chair by the pool.

The orange California sun felt warm on his skin, and Chen Nuo prepared to read a book.

Just then, Qi Yuntian went to an antique shop in LA and found a few old books, which he planned to give to his father when he returned to China. He put them on the coffee table in the living room.

But after holding the book for only a couple of seconds, I don't know what happened, it was like I was punched in the head, everything went black, and I lost consciousness.

He was in a daze for an unknown amount of time when he heard someone ask him in his ear, "What did you see? What did you see?"

Chen Nuo subconsciously replied, "I'm reading the Records of the Grand Historian, up to the Ming Dynasty."

Upon hearing this, Gulnazar was filled with admiration.

When she arrived, she saw the man covering his face with the Records of the Grand Historian, as if he was tired from reading.

I thought to myself that the boss was really diligent to be reading such difficult historical books even during his break, so I took out my phone and secretly took a picture.

Upon hearing the words "Ming Dynasty," my admiration only grew. Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing—this is the fourth dynasty recorded in the *Records of the Grand Historian*. Truly, success is no accident.

Gulnazar leaned down slightly and continued softly, "Charlize Theron on the phone, boss, wake up, Charlize Theron is calling you."

Chen Nuo heard it clearly this time. Oh, it wasn't "what you saw," it was "Richard Theron."

He opened his eyes and took a look.

The little white rabbit is white and round.

He blinked. Then his gaze moved upwards, from inside Gulnazar's collar to her face, and he asked casually, "Who?"

This is one of the benefits of wearing sunglasses.

Otherwise, why would we recommend wearing sunglasses when going to the beach, the pool, or anywhere your eyes might wander?

Even if you see a little white rabbit or a big white rabbit, no one will know!

Besides, it wasn't intentional on his part. He opened his eyes and someone was handing him nipple covers. What could he do?
Gulnazar, oblivious to anything amiss, handed over her iPhone and said, "Charlize Theron just called you. She's called three times already, probably something urgent. So..." "Oh, okay."

Chen Nuo took the phone and looked at it. Oh, it wasn't just Theron.

Besides the three missed calls from Therons, another blonde woman he was closer to also called him.

Theron ignored that for the moment and dialed another number first.

The call was answered after only two rings.

"Hey, Ivanka, what's up?"

"Chen, long time no see! I just arrived in LA, are you free to meet up tonight?"

"Of course. Hmm, would you like to visit my new home? My new home is beautiful, very big, very luxurious, very nice, very nice, perfect for chatting, probably the best place in the world to chat."

"Hahahaha, you're not allowed to imitate my dad's way of speaking."

"Haha, it's copyrighted?"

"Yes! Okay, I have something to do right now. Can you send me the address via text message? I'll come over when I'm done."

"OK."

After hanging up the phone, I sent the address to Xiao Yi before calling Theron.

"Hey, Charlize, what's up?"

"Hello, Chen. Are you home right now? Do you have time to meet up?"

"Um, I'm still busy. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Um..." The person on the other end of the phone hesitated for a moment before saying, "I wanted to ask about stocks. Is it still possible to buy Warner stock now?"

I knew it was this. Chen Nuo said, "I really didn't know this."

"Chen, can you please help me?"

“Hey, Charlize, I’m not Warren Buffett. You’ve come to the wrong person asking me this.”

"No, I haven't... I've been following your movie closely these past few days, and I even went to see it yesterday. It was truly fantastic, amazing! I've also been keeping up with your news. So, you really did buy 1000 million Warner Bros. stock, right?"

"Yes, it seems we're actually losing a little money now."

"So... how high do you think Warner's stock will eventually rise?"

"That's really hard to say."

"Please, you know I've told you before that I lost a lot of money in the stock market, and I just want to find a chance to make some money back. So, please, okay?"

Chen Nuo hesitated for a moment. Although in his opinion, persuading someone to invest in stocks was like persuading someone to jump into a river, he felt a little embarrassed since Charlize Theron had said so. So, according to his true thoughts, he said, "I think... you can refer to the initial trend of Avatar."

"...Avatar?" came an incredulous voice from the other end.

"Yes. Haha, of course, these are just personal wishes."

"Uh... okay, I understand, thank you."

"fine."

"Could you call me when you have time? I'd like to thank you properly."

"Haha, how about we grab a bite to eat together after my promotional period is over?"

"Okay, please let me know when the time comes, it doesn't matter where you are."

"OK, have a nice day, bye."

"You too. Bye."

Charlize Theron hung up the phone, immediately pulled out her stock trading app, and looked at the candlestick chart. Warner's stock had already risen by 13%.

But given Avatar's immense popularity, this is just the beginning. There's at least 20% upside potential. If sales are strong, 30% isn't impossible.

But... could it really be Avatar?
Avatar seamlessly blends technology, emotion, and universal values, allowing almost every viewer to find a sense of immersion on Pandora.

But what about Inception?

Even if both films use the same special effects technology, the latter has too many structural barriers, making it difficult for viewers to understand even with focused attention. Like her, she was still completely confused about the plot after watching it once. This practically guarantees it won't become a nationwide phenomenon.

With this in mind, Charlize Theron still didn't dare to buy in with all her money. She only took 5% of her recently saved stock funds and bought $10 worth of shares.

While Chen Nuo was talking to Charlize Theron, Gulnazar was listening in. After Chen Nuo hung up, she asked curiously, "Boss, can you really make money buying stocks? Can I...?"

"No way!" Chen Nuo interrupted without hesitation. "Focus on your work and don't get involved in these crooked ways. Stock speculation can ruin three generations. If you really want to buy, don't buy Warner, it has no future. Buy some Apple or something, treat it like a fixed deposit."

Seeing that Chen Nuo's expression was not good, Gulnazar did not dare to ask any more questions, but she did remember to buy the apple as a fixed deposit.

That night, Xiao Yi arrived as promised, alone.

It's been almost half a year since I last saw her after the Oscars, and she still exudes the same charm.

The toned physique she gained from years of fitness was perfectly showcased on her body. Her long legs were longer than many men's. She wore a white, fitted dress with the hem falling just above her knees, paired with nude high-heeled sandals, making her look taller and more elegant.

Her blonde hair was loosely tied up in a bun, revealing her long neck and delicate collarbone in the Los Angeles night breeze. Her makeup was light and neat, and she wore a delicate pearl necklace.

She got out of the Ferrari, but instead of rushing over to greet Chen Nuo, she went to the trunk and took out a beautifully packaged bottle of red wine. Then she smiled and waved it, saying, "I guessed you wouldn't have prepared this in advance."

“You’re wrong,” Chen Nuo said with a smile. “I prepared two bottles.”

Two bottles of 1990 Romanée-Conti, plus a bottle of 2005 Petrus brought by Xiao Yi.

Chen Nuo had a limited alcohol tolerance and only drank a few cups, but Xiao Yi's eyes became brighter and brighter as she drank.

The two sat by the pool, their legs submerged in the water, the shimmering light reflecting on their faces, a gentle night breeze bringing the coolness of a Los Angeles summer night.

The pool surface rippled gently, reflecting the moonlight and the distant city lights, creating a dreamy yet intimate atmosphere.

“My dad’s gone mad,” Xiao Yi said calmly, taking another big gulp of her wine.

Chen Nuo took a small sip and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Ever since he was publicly humiliated at the news dinner, he has really started preparing. He was already an independent this year, but now he is preparing to join the Republican Party for the third time."

At that moment, Chen Nuo seemed to hear the sound of the wheels of history rolling by.

He said softly, "Damn."

"Eric and Don both support him, but Melaria and I are against it. I think if there's a chance, you could join us in persuading him. What do you say?"

"Me? Would my advice be of any use?" Chen Nuo was taken aback.

"Yes. Although he's never said it, I know he listens to what you say. So, when you have time, give him a call and try to persuade him. Okay?"

Chen Nuo thought for a moment and agreed, "Okay. I'll play a game with him when I have time."

"Thank you."

"It's okay. Do you still want to drink?"

"No, thank you for the good wine. I'm a little dizzy right now and probably can't drive. Do you have any guest rooms?"

"Yes. I'll help you over there."

"OK, thanks."

You are welcome.

……

Gulnazar felt that the house was too big, especially since there were only a few people in such a big house, which she was really not used to.

Especially after the lights are turned off, it's pitch black everywhere, and you can feel strange noises echoing in the room with the wind, which is terrifying.

She opened her eyes and stared at the ceiling.

I was torn by inner turmoil.

Finally, she could no longer resist the invasion of her inner demons, carefully put on her shoes, and got out of bed.

My heart was pounding, and I felt all the blood rushing to my head.

"I heard a noise, so I got up to see if there was a thief. Yes, that's it. Don't misunderstand."

"Really? Don't lie to yourself, you're a pervert."

"No! I'm not like that, don't talk nonsense!"

"You are! You clearly think it's exciting to listen outside the door! During this period, every time you do 'that,' you've been fantasizing about eavesdropping on President Chen and others doing 'that' at the door."

"No, no, I didn't! You're talking nonsense!"

"Nazha, do you think I don't know you?"

"...The last time, really the last time. I was just curious."

"What are you curious about? Curious about how President Chen ended up sleeping with that foreign woman? What does it have to do with you! You're just a little assistant. Have you forgotten what President Li told you? Don't pretend you're deaf and dumb. Forget everything you shouldn't know."

"I know, I just... Oh well, I'm here, I'll talk to you later."

Gulnazar tiptoed to the door, where the sounds from inside were much clearer.

Without a doubt, no matter how she tries to justify herself, this is absolutely a transgression, and she could be labeled a perverted voyeur.

but………………

Gulnazar's expression changed, and after struggling for a long time, she finally pressed her ear against it.

Wow! ! !
This was like opening up a whole new world for Gulnazar.

Her whole face grew redder and redder.

In the end, not only was her face flushed red, and she felt like she was about to bleed, but the more she listened, the weaker her legs became, and she couldn't stand up at all. She slid down the door frame and sat on the ground.

However, his ear remained pressed against the door, as if it were drawn to a magnet, unwilling to leave for even a second.

There are actually things like this?
Completely different from what she had heard last time, here, President Chen was so imposing and domineering, showing no politeness whatsoever, as if he were taming some kind of wild beast. The sounds she heard lying in bed were the groans that came from this situation.

It sounded like a cuckoo weeping blood, but there was also a subtle, unsettling undertone that kept her awake at all.

Gulnazar sat motionless, as if experiencing a nightmare, with her legs spread apart and her face pressed against the door, completely still except for her fingers.

Finally, a scream rang out.

Gulnazar finally came to her senses. The next second, before she could even stand up, she scrambled and crawled towards her room.

She closed the door at the other end of the corridor.

next second.

There was a click.

Chen Nuo came out wearing pajama bottoms and was shirtless.

At Xiao Yi's request, he prepared to go downstairs to bring up the unfinished red wine to continue drinking.

Chen Nuo wasn't bragging; only someone whose body had been modified by a miraculous drug could achieve this.

He truly couldn't believe that anyone other than himself could remain unmoved by this woman's strength, like a gentle breeze caressing a mountain ridge, or a tyrannical figure, as the bright moon still shines over the great river.

"Ouch!"

Perhaps one really shouldn't be too complacent. Just as Chen Nuo stepped out with an air of self-satisfaction and an air of invincibility, he slipped and nearly fell to the ground after only one step.

what happened?

Holy crap, is this some kind of Sadako anime? Why is there water here?
(End of this chapter)