Returning to his senior year of high school, he went all in and made billions by buying at the botto

the next morning.

A private meeting room in Central, Hong Kong, not open to the public.

The entire review lasted six hours.

"How were you able to narrow the window for the Swiss National Bank to abandon its lower bound to January?"

"The European Central Bank's policy cycle, changes in Swiss foreign exchange reserves, and the marginal cost of maintaining the exchange rate floor."

"Do you have any contact with staff at the Swiss National Bank?"

"no."

Are there any undisclosed sovereign wealth funds or political figures behind Genesis Investment?

"no."

"Do you manage assets on behalf of other families or institutions?"

"Apart from the funds entrusted by Ms. Lu that have already been declared, there are none."

All funds are traceable.

All trading orders have timestamps.

Even before the Swiss franc incident, Chen Mo had already developed a complete macroeconomic study and risk contingency plan.

The more the review process went on, the more silent the people in the meeting room became.

Because they gradually discovered that the most unbelievable part of the facts actually had the most complete evidence.

This 18-year-old had no inside information; he simply saw the correct answer earlier than the rest of the world on several occasions.

Four o'clock in the afternoon.

The three institutions have completed the final confirmation, and all temporary restrictions on the Chuangsheng Investment account have been lifted. All settled transactions will no longer be subject to repeated review.

Information about the ultimate beneficiaries is classified at the highest level of confidentiality.

Merrill Lynch Asia Pacific also proposed to upgrade Genesis Investment to a global strategic client, with services provided jointly by New York, London and Hong Kong.

Lu Jingyi and her legal team finally relaxed.

But Chen Mo did not leave.

At the end of the long table, the two Europeans who had remained silent were still sitting there.

What truly caught the eye was the elderly man with silver hair.

He was in his sixties, wearing a dark gray suit without any obvious brand logo, and holding an ebony cane in his hand.

He did not look at any documents from the beginning to the end of the meeting.

He was simply observing Chen Mo quietly.

Investment banks are assessing risks, but the elderly seem to be identifying new variables.

People in the conference hall gradually left.

The old man slowly stood up, walked to Chen Mo, and said in fluent English, "Mr. Chen, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Arthur Grant."

"Managing Partner at Grant Private Bank"

Lu Jingyi's eyes narrowed slightly.

Grant Private Bank is not publicly listed, does not disclose its clients, and almost never appears in mainstream financial media.

But within the circles of old money in Europe, Gulf royalty, and sovereign capital, this name represents a credit network spanning over a century.

Arthur continued, "At the same time, I have been commissioned by the Rothschild family in Europe to confirm something."

Chen Mo remained calm.

"What is it?"

Arthur looked at him, a meaningful smile appearing in his deep blue eyes.

"How did an 18-year-old boy from the East manage to take billions of dollars from our poker table by sheer luck?"

"A new conglomerate is being born in this world."

The meeting room was completely silent.

Chen Mo slowly leaned back in his chair, his gaze meeting that of the elderly man who represented a century of European capital.

A moment later, he smiled.

"Mr. Grant."

"What you really want to confirm is probably not how I won the money."

"But what I'm going to do next is..."

Arthur's smile deepened.

"Talking to smart people can definitely save a lot of time."

He didn't answer immediately, but slowly sat down opposite Chen Mo.

The middle-aged man accompanying the old man stepped forward, placed a black folder without any markings on the table, and then stepped back behind the old man.

"Mr. Chen, you have underestimated the impact of this Swiss franc incident."

Arthur placed his hands on the top of his cane, his tone gentle, yet carrying an invisible sense of oppression.

"From the perspective of ordinary investors, this is just a sudden currency storm. Some people went bankrupt, some people made profits, that's all."

"But in the eyes of those who truly control the global financial order, the situation is completely different."

"The Swiss National Bank did not notify the International Monetary Fund in advance, did not communicate adequately with major central banks, and even many large European banks were caught off guard."

"In just a few minutes, hundreds of billions of dollars in wealth were transferred. Many forex brokers that had been operating for decades went bankrupt overnight, and large banks and macro funds suffered heavy losses."

Arthur looked at Chen Mo, his azure eyes gradually sharpening.

"And you, weeks in advance, established a massive contrarian position through Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley."

"Not only was the direction and timing correct, but even options, forwards, and liquidity channels were prepared in advance for extreme scenarios."

"This can no longer be explained by luck."

The conference room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Lu Jingyi sat down next to Chen Mo, her expression gradually becoming serious.

Arthur continued, "Right now, there are more than just three investment banks eyeing Genesis Investment."

"The Swiss National Bank, several European financial regulators, relevant US departments, the Hong Kong regulatory system, and banks and funds that have suffered heavy losses in this storm all want to know who Genesis really is."

"They suspect you obtained the central bank's decision in advance."

"It is suspected that Genesis represents an undisclosed sovereign capital."

"Some even suspect that these positions are part of a larger financial operation."

Chen Mo said calmly, "The six hours of investigation just now have proven that all funds and transactions are legal."

"The law is very important."

Arthur nodded slightly: "But the law can't stop others from continuing to investigate you."

"Mr. Chen, the money is indeed still in the account of Chuangsheng Investment. The three investment banks have also confirmed the transaction and lifted the restrictions."

"However, if any influential regulatory body in Switzerland, the US, or Europe issues a formal request for investigation, the account could still be frozen again."

"They can investigate insider trading, tax residency status, the initial cross-border path of funds, and the actual control relationships of Cayman trusts."

"Each investigation can last for months or even years."

Arthur paused for a moment, his tone meaningful:

Your money won't just disappear into thin air.

"But the five billion dollars locked in bank accounts are not much different from not existing."

A cold glint appeared in Lu Jingyi's eyes.

"Mr. Grant, are you warning us about innovation on behalf of regulators, or threatening us on behalf of those who are losing money?"

Arthur turned and glanced at her, smiling gently:

"Ms. Lu, I'm just stating how the world actually works."

"If a stranger wins $50,000 from a casino, the casino will congratulate him."

"If he wins fifty million dollars, the casino will investigate him."

"If he won billions of dollars overnight..."

The old man looked at Chen Mo again.

"The casino owner will then come to see him in person."

Chen Mo tapped the table lightly with his fingertip.

"Mr. Grant."

"You came all the way from Europe to Hong Kong, surely not to warn me that I should have reverence for this world."

He said calmly, "Tell me your conditions."

Arthur stared at him.

A few seconds later, the smile on the old man's face became more genuine.

"Direct, calm, and without pointless illusions."

"Mr. Chen, you are even more outstanding than the information suggests."

He opened the black folder on the table.

There were no complicated contracts inside, only an invitation printed on thick white letter paper.

There is no company logo at the top of the paper.

There is only one location and date.

Austria.

June.

Chen Mo's gaze sharpened slightly.

Arthur said slowly, "I have been asked by some old friends to invite you to the next Bilderberg meeting."

Lu Jingyi was taken aback. Even with her family background and experience, she had not expected Arthur to extend such an invitation.

Bilderberg is neither a registered company nor a traditional official international organization.

It's more like an extremely closed private meeting circle.

Every year, a select few individuals from the political, financial, industrial, royal, media, and academic spheres of Europe and America meet in a strictly confidential setting.

There was no public resolution, no press release, and the participants did not make any official statements on behalf of their respective organizations.

Those qualified to sit in that conference room often wield power sufficient to influence national policies, capital flows, and industrial landscape.

Arthur said softly, "Many people in the world possess wealth, but very few can truly influence the rules."

"The value of the Bilderberg Conference lies not in what orders it can issue, but in bringing together those who make the rules, use the rules, and change the rules to sit at the same table."

"Bankers, energy giants, tech company owners, royalty, central bank officials, defense industry representatives, and the most influential political figures in Europe and America."

"There, five billion dollars will only get you the qualification to be introduced."

"And your judgment will determine whether you can truly stay."

Chen Mo was not blinded by the invitation.

"Can attending a single meeting really stop investigations by regulatory agencies in various countries?"

"Of course not."

Arthur shook his head frankly.

"No private organization is above the laws of all countries."

"But trust can reduce unnecessary suspicion, and relationships can prevent some people from using regulation as a pretext for personal gain."

"As long as the generated funds can withstand auditing and the transactions do not involve illegal activities, we can help you establish a sufficiently strong international credit rating."

"Let regulators know that Genesis is not an empty shell of dubious origin, nor a conduit for some illicit funds."

"It has investors backing it who are recognized by the private banking system in Europe and the United States."

That sounds more believable than saying I'll cover up all the investigations for you.

Chen Mo looked at the folder: "Anything else?"

"The second invitation."

Arthur took another file out of the folder.

Grant Private Bank wishes to appoint you as a special advisor to its Global Investment Committee.

"You only need to attend two conferences per year."

"You don't need to manage day-to-day operations, nor do you need to make public appearances."

"The bank will provide you with the highest level of global custody services, a European credit network, and an independent team of lawyers, auditors, and security personnel."

"Grant Private Bank can also help Genesis establish a compliant asset management platform in Switzerland and help you redistribute this five billion dollars."

Chen Mo glanced at the document but didn't reach out.

"And the price?"

"Provide two independent macro reports to the Grant Investment Committee annually."

Arthur stated, "At the same time, Grant Private Bank and the family capital we represent have priority subscription rights for the closed-end funds issued by Genesis Future."

"What about the equity of Chuangsheng?"

"We don't want to."

Arthur answered very decisively.

"At least not now."

Chen Mo smiled.

"Mr. Grant is very frank."

"A bank cannot be built on lies for a hundred years."

"But it can sustain a bank for a century."

Chen Mo casually retorted.

Arthur paused for a moment, then chuckled softly.

"Mr. Chen, I'm starting to understand why you were able to win."

Chen Mo picked up the consulting agreement and casually flipped through a few pages.

"The conditions you've offered are indeed quite good."

"But the so-called protection is essentially about incorporating creation into your credit system."

"From now on, the outside world will no longer regard Genesis as an independent new capital, but will think of me as an agent supported by European and American capital."

Arthur did not deny it.

"The easiest way for a new player to get into the poker table is to get a sponsorship from an experienced player."

"What if I don't need a guarantor?"

The old man's gaze sharpened slightly.

Chen Mo put the agreement back on the table.

"Grant Private Bank can build a Swiss platform for me and also act as a trustee for the creation."

"I am also willing to provide you with macroeconomic advice."

"But they are not employees, nor are they your investment advisors."

"Creation is open to collaborating with members of the Bilderberg group and is willing to accept meeting invitations."

"But I will not join any organization that requires obedience to the collective will."

Lu Jingyi glanced at Chen Mo, her eyes flickering slightly. Despite the invitation that countless top billionaires would kill for, he still maintained his composure.

He needs Grant's network of credit, but is unwilling to exchange it for Creation's independence.

Arthur gently stroked his cane with his fingers.

Do you believe you have the right to negotiate?

"It's not that I think so."

Chen Mo looked at him and said calmly, "You should know my resume. By the way, let me remind you that I'm only 18 years old."

Arthur's body stiffened. Yes, the person in front of him had made him overlook Chen Mo's actual age due to his demeanor and speech.

In just six months, he has taken a leap into the ranks of the world's top capital markets, a feat unprecedented and likely to be repeated. Faced with such a genius, capital will be more willing and more eager to invest than one might imagine.

After a long while, Arthur nodded gently.

"Then we can try a different approach. Grant Private Bank will not hire you as an advisor, but will instead form a joint research committee with Genesis Investment."

"Both parties remain independent, and there is no employment relationship between them."

"You provide two macroeconomic studies annually. In exchange, we offer Chuangsheng access to European and American custody, compliance audits, identity confidentiality, and cross-border M&A channels."

Chen Mo did not answer immediately.

"What about the Bilderberg meeting?"

"Participating as a special observer."

Arthur said, "No obligations, no statements required."

"You can see for yourself what kind of people are actually discussing the so-called global order."

"June is too far away."

Chen Mo closed the invitation.

We'll decide when the time comes.

Arthur smiled. "This is much better than a direct rejection."

He stood up and extended his hand to Chen Mo.

"Mr. Chen, welcome to the real card table."

Chen Mo did not grasp it immediately.

"Mr. Grant, you may have misunderstood."

"I came here not to sit in the seat that someone else arranged for me."

He then reached out and gently shook hands with the old man.

"I'm here to set up a new table for myself."

For the first time, genuine surprise flashed across Arthur's eyes. Such arrogant behavior was worthy of his amazing feat. He hadn't seen such a breathtaking young man in a long time.

"Very good, Mr. Chen. The world has been peaceful for too long and needs some new voices. I look forward to seeing what changes you will bring."

The two hands then separated.

Arthur turned and walked out of the conference hall.

As he was about to leave, he stopped but did not turn around.

"Mr. Chen, here's one last free piece of information for you."

"There are indeed people in Switzerland who want to reinvestigate the creation process."

"I can protect you from baseless and malicious freezes, but a formal review will still require your lawyer's assistance."

"Furthermore, don't rush to transfer money back to China. When the capital reaches a certain level, the movement itself becomes a political act."

Chen Mo said calmly, "Thank you for the reminder."

The conference hall doors slowly closed.

Lu Jingyi then let out a soft breath.

"What you just rejected is a position that many wealthy Europeans could never obtain in several lifetimes."

"I didn't refuse to cooperate." Chen Mo looked at the invitation on the table. "Sharing food at the table and fighting for food are two different things."

Lu Jingyi walked to his side and glanced down at the Austrian address on the document.

Will you go?

"Maybe."

Chen Mo put the invitation into a folder.

"Soon they will find out that I have many more surprises to bring to the world."

He looked out the window.

Above Victoria Harbour, the setting sun slowly sinks between the skyscrapers.

Lu Jingyi stared at the backlit figure, completely mesmerized.