The Great Sage Returns from Ten Years of Imprisonment

International crude oil futures prices were like a rollercoaster that had been paused, fluctuating around the $136 mark before finally settling at $135.8 and consolidating.

The candlestick chart on the computer screen turned into an electrocardiogram, but every tiny fluctuation affected the market's nerves.

Ling Yun sat in front of the computer for more than ten minutes, carefully analyzing the market situation.

Once he confirmed that the time was right, he firmly issued the trading order.

"Guys, it's time to go short. Let's switch from long to short across the board and short NYMEX WTI crude oil futures according to our established strategy."

"Based on the current price, buy short positions in WTI crude oil futures in small, dispersed orders. Each account must have at least a ten-minute interval between every two trades."

"The maximum investment for this short position is 35 million, with the leverage ratio remaining unchanged, and the stop-loss level is 137 USD."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Hua and the others responded excitedly.

"Got it, watch our performance!"

"I'm full of energy right now. 3500 million isn't a lot, but I believe we can definitely bring these insane oil prices down!"

"Hahaha"

Amidst laughter and banter, Ling Yun and his team sprang into action, switching from long to short positions and beginning to short international crude oil futures.

Lingyun's phone vibrated a few more times during this time, but he didn't even have time to check the message.

A moment later, in the investment director's office.

Mr. Wang was on the phone, his tone revealing his smugness.

"Chairman Jin, I just came from the Lingyun Investment team. I have some good news for you."

"Just now, Chairman Zhao and I witnessed firsthand that Ling Yun and his team made over 120 million yuan from the international crude oil futures market in just one day."

"They only invested a little over 20 million, which means they made a huge profit of five or six times their initial investment in just one day!"

"We were all stunned to witness this scene. We have to admit, Ling Yun really has the Midas touch!"

Mr. Jin on the other end of the phone was stunned for a good four or five seconds, clearly also taken aback.

A moment later, he exclaimed in disbelief.

"Making five or six times your money in a single day? Really? Did I hear that right?"

"Since you witnessed it with your own eyes, it must be true. I never expected this kid to be so amazing!"

"Doesn't that mean if he went all in on the 200 million, he could complete the mission and recoup all his losses in a single day!"

Mr. Wang couldn't help but laugh.

"That's true, but Ling Yun wouldn't do that; he's very risk-averse!"

"The group has risk control policies and doesn't allow him to go all in at once!..."

Just then, a landline phone on the desk suddenly rang.

Mr. Wang peeked at the caller ID, then asked Chairman Jin to wait a moment before casually picking up the receiver from the landline.

"Hello, Chairman."

Chairman Zhao's voice came through the phone.

"I just received a report from the risk control team that Lingyun and his team have started shorting international crude oil futures. They're being cautious, but their moves are quite ruthless!"

"This kid is clearly going to keep coming back to reap the rewards; it's making my heart race."

He wasn't the only one terrified; President Wang was too.

When General Manager Wang told Chairman Jin about this latest development, Chairman Jin felt the same way.

They were all seasoned veterans in the investment field, but they had never seen such a sharp and ruthless operating style or such an astonishing speed of making money as Lingyun!

Small meeting room.

After successfully placing his first short order and confirming there were no issues, Lingyun casually shut down his computer, got up, and headed to the lounge to wash up.

Then I went to have brunch and called Li Wen back to save her from calling me incessantly.

He had just reached the door of the lounge when he suddenly stopped.

As if remembering something important, she turned to look at Zhou Hua and the others.

"There's something I forgot to emphasize, and that's confidentiality. This matter must be taken very seriously, and there can be no carelessness whatsoever."

"Everyone is well aware that the group has previously uncovered numerous corporate espionage cases; we must be highly vigilant!"

Zhou Hua and the others exchanged a glance and nodded in unison.

"Understood. We'll be careful to keep it a secret. Who knows, there might be scum like Fang Changhai and Guo Zirong in the group. It's hard to guard against a traitor within the family!"

"We need to be more vigilant. Who would have thought there were so many corporate spies within the company!"

Ling Yun nodded, his tone still serious.

"This is the first and last time we've disclosed the details of the transaction to Chairman Zhao and the others, just like we did earlier. We must never do it again."

"If Chairman Zhao and General Manager Wang want to access the transaction data, they can do so through the backend system. We absolutely cannot disclose the details; that could lead to a leak!"

He paused, then continued with his instructions.

"And those three securities investment experts, don't let them access your computers. Protect your login passwords and trading passwords; don't tell anyone."

"While they are here, please do not discuss the details of the transaction during your conversations. After you leave, please do not mention anything related to the transaction outside either..."

After giving a few more instructions, Ling Yun ended the topic and turned to walk into the lounge.

Zhou Hua and the others glanced at the door of the lounge and immediately began to chirp softly.

"Have you noticed? This guy's become a completely different person lately. He's become much more shrewd and cautious than before!"

"Nonsense. If you were framed by an old classmate and friend and almost ended up in jail, you'd also become more shrewd and cautious."

In the lounge.

Ling Yun went into the bathroom, quickly washed up, and tidied herself up a bit.

After leaving the bathroom, he changed into clean clothes before taking out his phone to call Li Wen back.

The call was connected in the blink of an eye.

Before Ling Yun could speak, Li Wen's angry voice came over.

"You hung up on me three times in a row. What's wrong with you? You won't even answer my calls after we broke up. How heartless!"

Ling Yun chuckled softly and offered a few words of explanation in a low voice.

"You know the nature of my job; I can't take personal calls during trading hours. I'm only calling you back during my break."

"The investigation against me has ended, and I've returned to work. I'll be very busy for the next while, and I'll be mostly offline during work hours."

Li Wen remained silent for two or three seconds before getting down to business.

"Okay, you're right. I just called my mom to ask her what she needed to talk to you about."

"She didn't say why, only that she would call you later. I have no idea what she'll say to you!"

"But whatever she says, you don't need to pay attention to it. We've already broken up; we're just friends now..."

Hearing Li Wen say this, Ling Yun was somewhat moved and even felt a pang of pity.

Aside from being a bit dramatic and sexually indifferent, Li Wen is also a mama's girl, perhaps unwilling to go against the wishes of her short-sighted parents, but she is not a bad person at heart.

But this very compliance ruined her life, destroying half of it!

Thinking of this, Ling Yun replied in a low voice:

"I understand. I know how to deal with your parents. Like you said, we're just friends now, and they can't come to me for help!"

"From a friend's perspective, I'd like to offer another piece of advice: carefully consider immigrating. You studied humanities; what can you do in Canada? Wash dishes, of course?"

"If someone wants to wash dishes, can't I just find a better job?"

Li Wen complained indignantly, but her voice clearly lacked conviction.

"Canada has good jobs, but why should a foreign immigrant like you get one?"

Ling Yun retorted, then changed the subject.

"Let's talk about the house. Your house in Jing'an District is in a top school district, so it's quite valuable, and more importantly, it has huge potential for appreciation."

"Based on the price trend of key school district properties in the core area of ​​Shanghai, an annual increase of 15% is basically guaranteed. In just a few years, that property will be worth tens of millions."

"If you sell your house to immigrate to Canada, do you need to buy a house there? Canada is a mature capitalist country, and the annual increase in house prices is very limited."

"Furthermore, you have to pay property tax. All kinds of taxes and fees add up to at least 5% of the house price every year. Since you are foreigners, you also have to pay at least 20% foreign buyer tax when you buy a house."

"In about ten years, you'll essentially be buying your house again, and then this cycle repeats every ten years or so. You're an accountant, can't you even figure this out?"

Li Wen fell completely silent, remaining speechless for a long time!