The Great Sage Returns from Ten Years of Imprisonment

At 10:30 p.m., the US stock market had been open for an hour.

Just as Lingyun predicted, the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened about 4% higher, and then plummeted.

The S&P 500 opened 3% higher, and the financial sector opened 8% higher, with many financial stocks rising by more than 20%!

In just one hour, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had fallen to around 0%, wiping out all of the day's gains!

Not only that, but at this rate, it will probably fall underwater very soon.

Just as the US stock market opened high and then fell, Lingyun directed several investment teams to quickly complete their selling tasks, and then reversed all long positions to short positions.

During trading hours, the operational strategies in European stock markets are basically the same, with only minor differences.

The international crude oil futures market fell even faster; by 10 p.m., international oil prices had plummeted to -3%.

Seeing that the Dow Jones Industrial Average had erased its gains, Ling Yun smiled and said:

"That's how the international financial markets are doing today. Investors have finally realized that this global coordinated bailout can only solve liquidity problems, but cannot prevent an economic recession."

"This one-sided surge has come to an end, and the market will return to rationality. Next, the international financial market will enter a period of consolidation and fluctuation, and will continue to decline during the fluctuations."

"I should go home and rest now. The investment directors will take over things here. If anything unexpected happens, feel free to call me anytime..."

Mr. Chen and the others exchanged a glance and nodded in unison.

"Okay, Lingyun, you can go back and rest. We can handle things here."

"Fortunately, this one-sided surge in prices has ended. If it had continued for another two days, I really doubt I could have held on."

After exchanging a few jokes and casual words, Ling Yun got up and left the conference room to return to his office.

Five or six minutes later, he picked up his backpack and walked out of the office, heading towards the entrance of the office area with Zhong Tao and the others.

Soon, the convoy drove out of the underground parking garage of the CIC headquarters and headed straight for Chaoyang Park.

As soon as the convoy entered the main road, Zhong Tao glanced at the rearview mirror and said with a smile:

"While you were in the meeting room with General Manager Chen and the others, Director Zhang called and told me two things to pass on to you."

"The first thing is that the operation to arrest the industrial spies that Goldman Sachs has bribed will officially begin tomorrow morning."

"If you want to participate in the arrest operation, Director Zhang said he can arrange for you to join the G Security arrest team."

Ling Yun smiled calmly, then shook his head.

"I won't be participating in this arrest operation. I previously uncovered quite a few corporate spies in Shanghai, which caused quite a stir."

"Having had that experience, there's no need for me to get involved again. For security and confidentiality reasons, I can't participate in such operations."

Zhong Tao smiled and nodded, then changed the subject.

"The second thing is that after the other finance ministers and central bank governors of the G7 returned to their respective countries, they successively launched operations to secretly investigate you and the Yuanda Group."

"But they didn't reveal your identity to anyone, choosing to keep it a secret. Director Zhang specifically reminded you to be vigilant, especially during transactions."

"Tch! Just what I expected."

Ling Yun scoffed and then analyzed the situation.

"It's obvious that Paulson is playing a game of using others to do his dirty work, trying to use the financial authorities of the G7 allies against me."

"Those finance ministers and central bank governors aren't fools; they all saw through Paulson's tricks, so while launching their investigations, they all chose to keep it secret."

"They see it very clearly: Paulson will be leaving office next January, and once the Democrats come to power, his influence will shrink dramatically, and finance ministers from various countries won't bother with him!"

"That's why they're outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant towards Paulson, mainly using delaying tactics. But one thing is certain: my identity cannot remain a secret forever."

"Exposure was inevitable, maybe in the next few months, maybe in a year or two. I'm mentally prepared for it and I have strategies to deal with it."

After chatting for a while, he ended the conversation.

Zhong Tao continued to concentrate on driving, while the other man took out his personal phone and checked it.

As soon as I turned on my phone, several text messages popped up.

This included a text message from Yang Mi, which conveyed a sense of excitement.

"Thank you, Chairman Ling. I just received a call from my agent. The company has agreed to let me leave and I can switch to Starlight Culture."

"Moreover, the company decided not to charge me any penalty for breach of contract, saying that we should part amicably and that they hoped I would remember the bond I had with the company."

"This matter was resolved so quickly and smoothly, I can hardly believe it. I know it's all because of you, thank you."

Upon reading the message, Ling Yun couldn't help but smile.

After a moment's thought, he casually flipped to Yang Mi's phone number and dialed it.

Within moments, the call was connected, and Yang Mi seemed to have been holding her phone and waiting for the call.

"Good evening, Chairman Ling, this is Mimi. Thank you for your help."

Yang Mi's charming voice came through, sounding like she was jumping.

Ling Yun smiled and replied in a low voice:

"Hi Mimi, I've been busy with work and was on my way home when I saw your message, so I called you."

First of all, congratulations on resolving this issue so smoothly. To be honest, I was also a little surprised.

"Thinking about it, it makes sense. The boss of Rongdaxin and your agent are both smart people; they know what the best choice is."

"Now that you have no obstacles in changing jobs, I wish you a smooth joining Starlight Culture Company. All the promises I made to you before will be fulfilled."

"First, there's the five million after-tax signing bonus, which you can receive on the day you sign the contract. Second, there are no issues with film and television resources."

"After you sign the contract, within two months at most, the company will invest in a big-budget film or television production for you. You will undoubtedly be the leading lady..."

Before the words were even finished, Yang Mi on the other end of the phone was already overjoyed.

"Did I hear that right? Chairman Ling, I just signed with the company and I've already landed the lead role in a big-budget production? That's unbelievable!"

"And there's also a five million after-tax signing bonus. I've never earned that much money in all my years since my debut."

Ling Yun chuckled softly and gave a resolute answer.

"Of course you heard me right. Didn't I say before that I have high hopes for your potential and will focus on developing you?"

"After spending some time with me, you'll understand that I never joke when it comes to investments, and I always keep my word..."

Unsurprisingly, Yang Mi erupted in cheers and shouts, practically going crazy with joy.

Ling Yun smiled and took the phone away from his ear. After a full ten seconds, when Yang Mi's emotions had calmed down a bit, he put the phone back to his ear.

"Thank you so much. If it's alright, I'd like to treat you to a meal to express my gratitude. When would be a convenient time for you?"

"I've been quite busy with work lately. You can contact Yanzi about this, and I'll have her arrange it when she has time."

"Okay, Chairman Ling, I'll contact Sister Yanzi right away."

Yang Mi said happily.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Lingyun took the initiative to end the call.

Just as he finished saying goodbye and was about to hang up, he heard it clearly.

Yang Mi cheered again on the other end of the phone, along with cheers from several other girls, which sounded somewhat familiar.

It's obvious that Yang Mi is in the dorm, and the other girls are Zhang Xiaofei and her friends.