The Great Sage Returns from Ten Years of Imprisonment

The development of the Middle East powder keg is basically unfolding according to the script Ling Yun had pre-set.

Wednesday, around 3 p.m.

The sky outside was overcast, but the atmosphere inside the meeting room was lively.

Lingyun and his colleagues sat at their respective workstations, chatting while keeping a close eye on the trends of international crude oil futures.

"International oil prices have been hovering around one side for half a day, and things seem to have calmed down in the Middle East. Could it be that the anticipated big commotion hasn't happened?"

Zhou Hua made a few jokes and then yawned.

After working overtime for nearly a month, everyone is showing signs of exhaustion and their mental state has deteriorated significantly.

In this situation, yawning is contagious.

"Yeah, if we don't give it a little excitement, I'm going to fall asleep."

Zhang Yuntian replied listlessly.

As it turned out, my words came true!

The next moment, the international oil price trend curve, which was originally drawing an electrocardiogram, suddenly jumped upward and began to rise rapidly.

142.2, 142.4, 142.7, 143, ...

In the blink of an eye, international oil prices soared from $142 to $143.5 per barrel, an instant increase of $1.5.

Then, a chorus of alerts from the price monitoring software filled the air, sounding incredibly pleasant.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Hua jumped up from his chair as if he had been electrocuted.

"Holy crap! What on earth happened? Why are international oil prices skyrocketing like crazy?"

"Is there even a question? Something major must have happened that has shaken the entire international crude oil market. Israel might actually be going to war with Iran."

Zhang Yuntian exclaimed in surprise.

Then he quickly grabbed the mouse, ready to see what big thing had happened.

As they were talking, international oil prices rose slightly again, reaching $143.8.

Everyone instantly became energetic and excited, and their previous fatigue vanished without a trace.

Unlike Zhou Hua and the others, Ling Yun had a slight smile on his lips, and he seemed confident.

"The possibility of a direct conflict between Israel and Iran is very small. For Israel, the time is not yet ripe to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities."

He paused, then slapped his thigh triumphantly.

"If I'm not mistaken, it must be the United States that stepped in, supporting its 'father' Israel, which is why they made such a big fuss."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pressed the mouse, preparing to check the relevant international news.

Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Yuntian had already given a clear answer.

"Holy crap! Ling Yun, did you plant a bug in the White House? Your predictions were almost spot on!"

"The United States has indeed joined the fray, just announcing that it will hold military exercises in the Persian Gulf."

Shortly after, Zhou Hua and Li Jie also saw the news.

"That's awesome, Lingyun! I'm totally in awe!"

"Could it be that the US is really going to join forces with Israel to attack Iran? Wouldn't international oil prices skyrocket then?!"

Ling Yun waved his hand dismissively, showing off with an air of nonchalance.

"Calm down, calm down, it's just basic stuff, what's the big deal?"

"Whatever the changing international situation, I've got it all under control."

Seeing his smug look, Zhou Hua and the others all burst into laughter.

"Haha, you're getting all worked up just from being called fat!"

The laughter eased the tense atmosphere a little.

Everyone quickly adjusted their mindset and continued to closely monitor changes in international oil prices.

At this time, international oil prices were still rising.

In just over ten minutes, international oil prices soared to $144.5 per barrel, as if they had taken a stimulant.

Upon reaching this price point, Zhou Hua excitedly slapped his thigh.

"Fifty billion! We actually made fifty billion! That's incredible!"

Zhang Yuntian stared wide-eyed at the soaring oil prices.

"Making 5 billion in less than a month? Dude, are you dreaming? This is a hundred times more exciting than robbing a bank!"

"Wow, we really made 5 billion! That's 60 million for me. A river-view penthouse is nothing compared to that!"

Li Jie's hands were trembling with excitement.

In the blink of an eye, they had settled the accounts, and they were all overjoyed.

Anyone who earns 6000 million a month would have this arrogant demeanor, or even be a hundred times more outrageous.

After celebrating wildly, they remembered Ling Yun and turned to look at him.

"The total profit target of 5 billion has been achieved. Is it time to close out the position and exit the market?"

"Let's close out our positions. We guys are really struggling to keep up. This money is being made insanely!"

Ling Yun shook his head and said confidently:

"Wait a little longer, it's not time to close the position yet. The most exciting part of this drama is yet to come!"

"Iran is a well-known strongman in the Middle East, and they know very well that the US Navy's military exercises in the Persian Gulf are just a show of force and they won't actually take action."

"Given the current economic situation in the United States, it does not support them launching a local war, not to mention that Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, which is tantamount to holding the international oil market by the throat."

As he said this, he tapped the table lightly.

"Under these circumstances, war is simply impossible. The United States understands this, and so does Iran. Therefore, Iran will definitely react and flex its muscles."

"This is a traditional skill of the Middle Eastern masters of rhetoric, and for us, this is undoubtedly a golden opportunity, which is why I asked everyone to wait a little longer..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Hua and the others started complaining in unison.

"Come on! You're making it sound so grandiose, but all you want is to get rich quick and become a billionaire overnight!"

"That's right, buddy, I figured it out. You won't stop until you've made a billion. Greed knows no bounds!"

Despite saying that, they were completely convinced by Ling Yun's analysis and had no doubts whatsoever!

This has been proven countless times over the past four weeks and has become an inviolable rule!

Once they realized that Lingyun wouldn't close his position immediately, Zhou Hua and the others could only sit up straight and patiently continue monitoring the market.

As time passed, the situation in the Middle East developed exactly as Ling Yun had predicted, just as if he were directing it from behind the scenes.

Just after 5 p.m., the Middle Eastern verbal sparring champion, Il, finally responded.

"They've arrived as expected."

With Zhang Yuntian's cheer, everyone instantly became excited.

Then they all grabbed their mice and started checking international news.

As a result, we see that the Middle Eastern mouthpiece king has just held a press conference.

The Iraqi military announced this at a press conference.

Starting tomorrow, the Iraqi military will conduct military exercises near the Strait of Hormuz. During the exercises, all passing ships are prohibited from entering the area, or they will bear the consequences.

This announcement was like a depth charge, and it has already shocked the world.

Suddenly, war clouds gathered over the Persian Gulf region, and it seemed that a fight could break out at the slightest provocation.

International oil prices surged like a runaway horse, hitting a new high of $146!

The prices of other commodities are similar, all rising rapidly.

For example, precious metals such as gold and silver have all taken off.

"Now!"

The moment international oil prices broke through the $146 mark, Lingyun finally issued a trading order.

"Guys, close all positions immediately, leave no trades open, lock in profits."

"call"

Zhou Hua and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

"Damn! You finally decided to stop. If you hadn't closed your positions, we guys might really be done for."

"You bet I'm about to have a heart attack!"

After exchanging a few excited laughs and curses, Zhou Hua and his team immediately sprang into action, their fingers flying across the keyboard as they began closing out their positions.

Chairman Zhao and General Manager Wang, who had arrived at the conference room around 4 p.m. and had been waiting there, also seemed relieved.

The nerves in their brains, which were on the verge of snapping, finally relaxed a little.

However, they dared not relax completely until the Lingyun Group had completed its liquidation operation.

I'm afraid something might go wrong at the last minute!

Fortunately, everything went smoothly!

In less than a minute, Lingyun and his team swiftly completed the closing of their positions.

Considering this was the last transaction, Zhou Hua and his team stopped hiding their positions and unanimously chose to clear their positions with a single click, which was naturally very fast.

Only the largest trading account controlled by Lingyun was closed out in batches.

That's why it took a minute; otherwise, all the transactions could have been completed in just over ten seconds.

After successfully closing out their positions, Zhou Hua and the others all let out a cry of pain and slumped into their office chairs.

Having been in a state of high excitement for a long time, they instantly shed all their psychological burdens, as if their spines had been removed, leaving them completely powerless.

But they all had silly grins on their faces, like three idiots.

Only Ling Yun looked like he still wanted more.

They were so engrossed in watching the fluctuating international oil prices on their computer screens that they forgot to celebrate.