Ch. 141..150
Life at the Top Chapter 141
”Are you really someone who became rich via stocks? I heard from my dad that you previously earned a ton from crude oil futures,” asked Anna.
“I guess so.” Jasper thought back at his entire process of becoming a successful person. He shook his head and said with a smile, “Actually, I’m not paying much attention to the current stock market, unless I think it has a huge potential, or else, I’ll just carry out a few trades. There’s not much meaning to it.”
“Previously, you said that there will be a huge change in the price of Harbor City’s stocks. Is it going to happen soon?!” Anna asked earnestly.
Jasper nodded his head. Then, he saw the trading center that they were fast approaching. He said, “Indeed, it’s going to happen soon. It’s just that I wonder how many people are going to go bankrupt during this wave.”
At the securities exchange center of Harbor City. Earlier when computers were not widely available, ordinary stock exchanges were done via phone calls to the professionals at the stocks exchange center, and the professionals would follow the investors’ guidelines to conduct the purchasing and selling procedures.
Some would personally come forth to the exchange center. They would look at the large monitor while having a conversation with other stock investors. It would be a lively scene.
Currently, following the fact that every household in Harbor City had their own computers, everyone would operate themselves. Hence, the number of people lingering at the stock exchange center had declined drastically.
However, that was just one side of the story. After all, there were still many people who loved to come here to have a conversation with other stock investors.
The moment Jasper and the other two arrived at the exchange center, not long after the start of operational hours, it became peak hour.
With the presence of the Law siblings, Jasper would not need to queue up. With the manager’s service, who nodded and bowed throughout the entire process, they opened new accounts at the fastest speed.
Under the arrangement of the manager, Jasper and the other two had arrived at a VIP room.
Aside from having a sofa in the resting area, there was also a large screen that displayed the condition of any stocks at any time.
Jasper observed the listed internet-based corporations in the stock market and noticed the markets were all hyped up. Most of the money was flowing to this sector.
“I heard from my friends who do stocks trading that buying shares of internet-based corporations is a business that will definitely earn and will not suffer any loss,” said Henry from the side.
Jasper laughed and said instead, “Even you think that way as well?”
Henry was stunned and said, “Even though I’m not familiar with stocks, I believe everyone can earn some money from here. I guess that pretty much sums it up?”
“When everyone thinks a particular corporation’s shares can bring fortune, it means it’s near to its crash,” said Jasper.
Henry pouted his lips, thinking Jasper was trying to put on an act again.
‘It’s plain obvious that it’s a guaranteed profit if one purchases it and everyone’s fighting to get their hands on it. How is it possible that it’ll undergo a crash?’
Coincidentally, at that moment, they heard the door being knocked.
“Come in,” Henry said lazily.
The door of the VIP room was opened, and a young gentleman came in. His gaze landed on Anna, and he said gently, “Anna, earlier when I heard someone saying that you’ve come to the exchange center, I didn’t believe it. I didn’t expect you to actually be here.”
Anna, who had been quiet all this while and looking from aside, saw the person who came in. Her face revealed an irritated expression as she said coldly, “I’m just here to look around.”
“His name is Mitch Langdon, one of my sister’s pursuers. He’s also considered as your number one enemy!”
Henry suddenly inched over to Jasper’s ear and whispered.
Jasper looked at Henry, finding it hard to believe.
Henry chuckled and said, “He’s the best investor among the younger generation from the rich families of Harbor City. During university, he got one million from his father and turned it into 20 million. Currently, he owns properties worth billions!
“The one who’s great is his grandfather, Wallace Langdon. Speaking of rich people in Harbor City, there are two Langdons, one is Joe Langdon, who’s the richest man, and the other one is his grandfather, Wallace. When Wallace just started off, he wasn’t as brilliant as Joe!”
Henry was just done with the introduction, and Mitch shifted his gaze over to Jasper.
It was hard for him to ignore Jasper because of the way he was sitting so close to Anna. Even the slightest movement of their bodies would make their shoulders touch gently.
It was also because of such a small detail that it made Mitch look at Jasper with a hostile gaze.
“Young Master Law, this guy looks unfamiliar. I haven’t met him, right?”
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”Are you really someone who became rich via stocks? I heard from my dad that you previously earned a ton from crude oil futures,” asked Anna.
“I guess so.” Jasper thought back at his entire process of becoming a successful person. He shook his head and said with a smile, “Actually, I’m not paying much attention to the current stock market, unless I think it has a huge potential, or else, I’ll just carry out a few trades. There’s not much meaning to it.”
“Previously, you said that there will be a huge change in the price of Harbor City’s stocks. Is it going to happen soon?!” Anna asked earnestly.
Jasper nodded his head. Then, he saw the trading center that they were fast approaching. He said, “Indeed, it’s going to happen soon. It’s just that I wonder how many people are going to go bankrupt during this wave.”
At the securities exchange center of Harbor City. Earlier when computers were not widely available, ordinary stock exchanges were done via phone calls to the professionals at the stocks exchange center, and the professionals would follow the investors’ guidelines to conduct the purchasing and selling procedures.
Some would personally come forth to the exchange center. They would look at the large monitor while having a conversation with other stock investors. It would be a lively scene.
Currently, following the fact that every household in Harbor City had their own computers, everyone would operate themselves. Hence, the number of people lingering at the stock exchange center had declined drastically.
However, that was just one side of the story. After all, there were still many people who loved to come here to have a conversation with other stock investors.
The moment Jasper and the other two arrived at the exchange center, not long after the start of operational hours, it became peak hour.
With the presence of the Law siblings, Jasper would not need to queue up. With the manager’s service, who nodded and bowed throughout the entire process, they opened new accounts at the fastest speed.
Under the arrangement of the manager, Jasper and the other two had arrived at a VIP room.
Aside from having a sofa in the resting area, there was also a large screen that displayed the condition of any stocks at any time.
Jasper observed the listed internet-based corporations in the stock market and noticed the markets were all hyped up. Most of the money was flowing to this sector.
“I heard from my friends who do stocks trading that buying shares of internet-based corporations is a business that will definitely earn and will not suffer any loss,” said Henry from the side.
Jasper laughed and said instead, “Even you think that way as well?”
Henry was stunned and said, “Even though I’m not familiar with stocks, I believe everyone can earn some money from here. I guess that pretty much sums it up?”
“When everyone thinks a particular corporation’s shares can bring fortune, it means it’s near to its crash,” said Jasper.
Henry pouted his lips, thinking Jasper was trying to put on an act again.
‘It’s plain obvious that it’s a guaranteed profit if one purchases it and everyone’s fighting to get their hands on it. How is it possible that it’ll undergo a crash?’
Coincidentally, at that moment, they heard the door being knocked.
“Come in,” Henry said lazily.
The door of the VIP room was opened, and a young gentleman came in. His gaze landed on Anna, and he said gently, “Anna, earlier when I heard someone saying that you’ve come to the exchange center, I didn’t believe it. I didn’t expect you to actually be here.”
Anna, who had been quiet all this while and looking from aside, saw the person who came in. Her face revealed an irritated expression as she said coldly, “I’m just here to look around.”
“His name is Mitch Langdon, one of my sister’s pursuers. He’s also considered as your number one enemy!”
Henry suddenly inched over to Jasper’s ear and whispered.
Jasper looked at Henry, finding it hard to believe.
Henry chuckled and said, “He’s the best investor among the younger generation from the rich families of Harbor City. During university, he got one million from his father and turned it into 20 million. Currently, he owns properties worth billions!
“The one who’s great is his grandfather, Wallace Langdon. Speaking of rich people in Harbor City, there are two Langdons, one is Joe Langdon, who’s the richest man, and the other one is his grandfather, Wallace. When Wallace just started off, he wasn’t as brilliant as Joe!”
Henry was just done with the introduction, and Mitch shifted his gaze over to Jasper.
It was hard for him to ignore Jasper because of the way he was sitting so close to Anna. Even the slightest movement of their bodies would make their shoulders touch gently.
It was also because of such a small detail that it made Mitch look at Jasper with a hostile gaze.
“Young Master Law, this guy looks unfamiliar. I haven’t met him, right?”
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Indeed, at the next moment, Mitch spoke up.
“Hey Mainlander, you’re calling me childish and even said I’m faking it?!”
Mitch stared at Jasper with a dark gaze, his eyes gleaming with an icy cold layer.
“You’re Jasper, right? Great, very good. I admire your courage. Since you say that I’m childish and faking it, then do you have the guts to bet with me?
“Right now, take out 100 million in cash. In one day’s time, before afternoon approaches, we’ll see who has earned the most.”
Mitch stared at Jasper and said coldly, “Mainlander, today, I’ll let you experience that there will always be others who are better than you!”
After glancing at Anna, who was just beside, Mitch realized that not only did Anna not look like she had gotten spellbound by his performance, but she was also wearing an expression as if she was worried for Jasper. That made Mitch angrier.
“Jasper, don’t play along with him.”
Anna came to Jasper’s side. She was not willing to let Jasper agree to it after being provoked.
After all, aside from Mitch’s reputation, he also had very splendid results. Anna thought Jasper might not stand a chance to win against Mitch.
“Let’s go. Come accompany me shopping, alright?”
Anna, with much care, gave Jasper a reason to step down.
However, she did not realize that because of her concern and action of siding with Jasper, it only made the jealousy and rage within Mitch almost explode.
Mitch glared at Jasper and said coldly, “If you don’t have the guts, then get down on your knees, slam your head on the ground, and admit your fault. Then, f*ck off to your Mainland and continue being a worthless being!
“Why don’t you look at yourself in the mirror? You’re a Mainlander from Mainland. Return back to your village and live your poor life. How dare you try to lay your hands on Anna? What rights do you have to be with her?”
“Mitch, are you done talking?”
Anna turned around and looked at Mitch expressionlessly.
Mitch took in a deep breath, suppressing the jealousy dwelling within him. He did not answer Anna’s question and only stared at Jasper.
Anna wanted to say something, but Jasper just used one of his hands and yanked on her arm.
“I’m fine with gambling, but since we’re going to bet, how can we not have a prize?”
Seeing that Jasper was agreeing to it, Anna thought that Mitch had successfully provoked Jasper. She frowned and was about to say something when Henry yanked her to the rear end.
“Just keep your mouth shut. Sometimes, pride is far more important to a man.”
Henry’s expression was dark.
Anna was not in the mood to entertain her crazy elder brother.
“When facing challenges from another man and when a man chooses to accept the challenge, ladies can only provide support but not stop them.”
Henry glared at Anna, who did not know her position, and said in a more serious tone.
At that point, Anna finally stood motionless, not protesting anymore—except she continued frowning.
She could not comprehend the logic of a man’s thought process.
‘Is pride really that important?’
“Lil Sis, I think you’re blinded by love and way too worried!”
“Aren’t you a bright one? Have you ever seen this guy doing things that he’s not confident about? When everyone thinks he’s acting rashly, in fact, he has already targeted his opponent’s weak point and is all set to deliver the fatal blow!”
Henry said with a tone as if he had seen through everything.
“You’re the one who’s being blinded by love!”
Anna’s face suddenly turned bright pink. Her teeth bit on her red lip as she glared at Henry, who was taking the matter lightly.
“I’m speaking the truth!”
Henry’s voice was stern and serious. “Don’t you want to have a look at the more excellent side of the Prince Charming you’re having a crush on?”
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”Prize?”
Mitch was stunned and could not help but burst into laughter as if he had been made to laugh by Jasper.
“Hey poor guy, do you know who I am? You’re talking to me about a prize?
“Alright then, you name it. What do you want to bet on?”
“Very simple, the one who loses the match will crawl one round around the hall of the exchange center!” Jasper said coldly.
As soon as Jasper said it, Henry, who was looking forward to seeing Jasper putting on a show, was surprised—let alone Mitch.
To rich brats like them, pride was way more valuable than money.
‘Jasper’s bet is like scraping off Mitch’s dignity and pressing it hard on the ground while rubbing on it.’
It was the same principle applied as well. If Jasper lost the bet, then he could just give up mingling in Harbor City in the future.
However, at that moment, regardless of what bet Jasper said, the Law siblings were not in any position to offer any comment.
As for Mitch, he was glaring at Jasper as if he wanted to start off brand new and get to know the person before him again.
Mitch then let out a cold smile and said, “I really have no idea where a Mainlander like you got your confidence.”
“Alright, since you insist on digging your grave, then I shall grant you that opportunity.”
After saying it, Mitch let out a cold laugh and continued saying to Anna, “Anna, today, I shall prove to you with my ability that this Mainlander named Jasper is just a scammer. Wait till it’s afternoon. He will be crawling one round around the exchange center.”
Anna looked at Mitch and said calmly, “You make me feel all this is just ridiculous.”
Mitch’s expression showed that he was stunned. He clenched his teeth and glared at Jasper before adding coldly, “Regardless of what underhanded method you used to cheat Anna, you Mainlander, I’ll bestow you with a lesson you won’t forget.”
After saying it, Mitch raised his head and looked at the giant screen.
Jasper shrugged and sat on the sofa. He picked up the iced coke that the exchange center served and drank it joyfully. Then, he took a magazine and started flipping through it while reading it earnestly.
Mitch sneered when he saw Jasper’s actions. He teased, “Giving up already? Or pretending to act all high and mighty? Who are you trying to show your act to?”
Henry was feeling anxious as well and came over to say, “You’re not going to choose a stock?”
“I’ve already chosen it,” Jasper was looking at the magazine and said calmly.
Henry felt that his intelligence was slowly degrading when being compared to Jasper.
‘Why can’t I understand a single thing that Jasper says?’
“Earlier, wasn’t I constantly looking at the screen? At that time, I had already chosen the few stocks that I want to invest in. Or else, why do you think I’d want to play along with his childish game?” Jasper said faintly.
While he was talking, Jasper changed to another magazine again… Earlier, it was a magazine about some gossip within the entertainment industry and had no business value at all. Hence, he was feeling disgusted about it.
“Do you have confidence?” Anna asked sneakily.
“There’s no 100% guarantee in the stock market,” said Jasper with a smile. Seeing Anna frowning, he then comforted her. “But don’t you worry. For sure, I won’t be the one crawling one round around the exchange center this afternoon. I have full confidence in this matter.”
Anna was slightly relieved when she heard Jasper saying that.
Mitch glanced at Jasper coldly and sneered.
In his opinion, Jasper was merely pretending to be all high and mighty right now when in fact, Jasper must be extremely worried. Everything he was doing now was just to act tough.
However, Mitch was not bothered at all because when the result was out, he would be able to enjoy looking at Jasper crawling around the exchange center.
‘How dare a lowly piece of trash dare to be so close to Anna?!’
Suppressing the jealousy coursing through him, Mitch called a manager from the exchange center.
“I’ve already chosen my stock. Do you have a team that will manually process the trading? I guess a Mainlander like you won’t have such a team. Do you want me to lend you a few men?” Mitch looked at Jasper and said disdainfully.
People with a status like Mitch would not personally operate their own account and do stock trading.
He would usually come up with a strategy, then give his order. Then, there would be a professional team carrying out Mitch’s order.
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As for Jasper, he could not own a trading team to deal with Harbor City’s stocks. Just when he was about to say something, Anna spoke up faintly, “Jasp, you may use the Law family’s team as you wish.”
“Then I’ll take up that offer,” said Jasper with a smile.
Anna nodded and then made a call. Soon, a small trading team consisting of three men immediately showed up in the VIP room.
Mitch was almost at the brink of breaking down from jealousy when he saw the scene, the corners of his eyes twitching. He said coldly, “Anna, even this Mainlander has the right to use the Law family’s team?”
“You already said the team belongs to the Law family, so what rights do you have to instruct me?” Anna counter-questioned.
Mitch was speechless, but his hatred and jealousy against Jasper had grown stronger.
Mitch said to Jasper while letting out a cold laugh, “In a moment, I shall see how you fall!”
Jasper knew the few traders. It was the same trading team he previously met in Zachary’s study during the video conference.
It was just that the manager who led the team, Gordon Liam, was naturally not here. Instead, they had already replaced him with a middle-aged man.
“Young Lady Law, Young Master Law, I’m Zack Jensen.” The manager who led the team introduced himself politely then stood aside and was all set to wait for further instructions.
‘This feeling he gives is much better compared to Gordon.’
Anna nodded her head and said, “Manager Jensen, later on, you and your team shall follow Mr. Jasper Laine’s orders. Just follow his instructions when trading.”
Zack’s eyes were sparkling. He still remembered how his colleague, Gordon, ended up quitting his job and feeling dejected because he offended a big shot who was a friend of Mr. Law. ‘Could it be that person is this man before me, Jasper Laine?’
“Your orders, Mr. Laine?”
Zack expressed his respect and said politely.
At that moment, Mitch and Jasper each had their team showing up.
Since it would just be small trading this time and the cash limit was only 100 million, both teams were only limited to three people.
Each team consisted of two traders and a manager in charge of communicating with the strategist.
In no time, both parties had thoroughly understood the situation.
All of them were trading experts within the financial industry. They had experienced such a battle between rich people before.
However, except for Zack, who knew just a little bit about Jasper, the rest of them did not have faith in Jasper.
After all, Mitch was considered as one of the experts in the younger generation of Harbor City when it came to investing.
His previous results were excellent as well.
‘And who the hell is Jasper?
‘Mainlander?
‘Is he here at Harbor City to humiliate himself?’
Everyone on the scene was looking at Jasper with a scornful gaze. ‘I wonder where he obtains the confidence to have a battle with Mitch?’
Both teams were settled in the trading room. Each trader had a computer placed before them and logged into their accounts. They were on standby for their respective strategists to give them orders.
“Sunny Internet and Carefree Net, these two stocks are currently at the opening price. Allocate 50% to each of them.”
After Mitch gave his orders, he looked at Jasper with a cold smile, waiting to see what stocks he would choose.
Everyone’s attention was gathered on him.
He casually flipped through the magazine in his hand. Jasper drank a mouthful of cold coke and said carefreely, “Full position into Densen Wintech.”
Mitch was stunned as soon as Jasper said it, then burst into manic laughter.
“Hahahaha, like I said, you’re indeed a worthless Mainlander. Are you really that eager to prove me right?
“You spent so much time choosing and didn’t choose internet stocks which are on trend right now. Instead, you choose Densen Wintech, which is half dead? What a joke. With that ability, you want to have a battle with me?”
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”If you’re really not familiar with it, then please proceed to the main hall downstairs and simply catch hold of one of the janitors. They’ll be able to tell you to purchase internet stocks if you want to earn some money.”
Mitch was sneering while looking at Jasper. His face was filled with a mocking and scornful look.
“It’s one thing if you’re able to earn money without learning about stocks. However, your capability in choosing a trash stock is quite impressive.
“Yes, this Densen Wintech is a company belonging to the almighty Langdon, but their achievement this year isn’t too good. They’ve been losing billions continuously and were nearly listed as junk stock. Everyone is desperately trying to avoid them, but you’re different from them. You’re not bothered and even rushing into them foolishly.”
The more Mitch said, the more hilarious he found it. In the end, he just generously burst into loud laughter and said, “Are you regretting it? No problem, don’t say that I’m bullying you. I’ll give you a second chance to choose again. Hahaha.”
As soon as Mitch said it, everyone’s gaze that was on Jasper became much more suspicious.
Even though Mitch was an arrogant person, everyone there was a professional within the field and knew that Mitch’s comment was reasonable.
This year, Densen Wintech‘s achievement was so poor that it made everyone disappointed.
A few huge projects under their business ended up with a loss without any profits.
A few days ago, their financial report was out and revealed a piece of huge news—Densen Wintech had lost two billion in the first half of the year.
This caused their stock value to drop drastically.
Currently, no one would buy Densen Wintech’s shares.
However, Jasper chose to go full position of 100 million to purchase Densen Wintech.
‘Isn’t this a crazy move? What else could it be?’
Even Henry and Anna were starting to be suspicious of Jasper, wondering if he had analyzed it wrongly.
Henry said to Jasper, “Did you make the wrong choice? Why not just choose it again?
“I may not know much about shares, but I know about Densen Wintech. It’s a company that belongs to Joe’s second son, Kayden. This year, they’ve suffered a terrible loss.
“Don’t tell me you know that these two Langdons have some conflict and will go against each other, hence you purposely chose the shares of Densen Wintech?”
Anna frowned. Even though she had not said a word, her opinion was obviously the same as Henry’s.
“I don’t need to choose again. I have my own reasoning.”
Jasper waved his hand and did not give any further explanations.
There were many things that occurred just like that. Everyone had their cognitive disability, and it would be meaningless to blurt a ton before a certain issue occurred.
As compared to a thorough explanation, Jasper preferred to use actions to speak for himself.
It would save time and energy. Plus, the effects were way better.
Those who applied it would know it best.
“Mr. Laine, the trading is a success,” Zack said politely.
Jasper nodded. He was satisfied with Zack, who did not waste any time and carried out his job decisively.
Mitch laughed coldly when he saw Jasper’s choice and said carefreely, “You really won’t be scared if you don’t bump into potholes. Be prepared to crawl around the exchange center. I hope you’ll still have the confidence you have right now.”
Time was ticking past. When it was noon and the market was about to close, the two men’s results from the morning were presented.
“Mr. Mitch Langdon, the shares of the internet companies are still continuing to rise, especially Carefree Net, which shot up. Your choice on Sunny Internet has risen 3%, and Carefree Net rose 5%. In conclusion, you’ve earned a profit of eight million.”
The manager who led the trading team said to Mitch while putting on a look of admiration.
Such a result made everyone in the room impressed.
Eight million was not worth mentioning, especially to rich people like the Law siblings and Mitch. However, that was a 100 million capital, and it was the result of the entire morning.
Being able to earn eight million in one morning was huge news that would attract everyone, regardless of where the news was spread to.
“Hehe.” Mitch laughed and said, “The stocks I choose will turn out decent. They will still rise in the afternoon. This is nothing worth mentioning.”
As he was saying, Mitch looked at Jasper and said with a cold smile, “How are things going on with Densen Wintech?”
The manager under Mitch glanced at Jasper scornfully and said, “Densen Wintech was dropping all the way during the entire morning. However, just when the market was about to close, it rose a little bit. Currently, Mr. Jasper Laine has some profits too. His profit amounts to about 10,000.”
“Pfft.” Mitch laughed out loud. “10,000?! Did I hear it wrongly? The profit from investing a capital of 100 million can’t be just 10,000. Jasper, you really are amazing, hahaha.”
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On Jasper’s side, Henry and Anna were not looking too good.
Of course, they were rooting for Jasper, but reality gave them a feeling that perhaps Jasper had made the wrong choice.
At that moment, Jasper suddenly got up and walked to the door.
“What’s wrong, thinking of fleeing away?”
Mitch laughed coldly as if he was looking down at Jasper from a high place, like a victor.
“Who says he’s fleeing, f*cker!”
Henry, with a dark expression, glared at Mitch. “We’re going for a meal. If you’re worried, do you want to tag along?”
Mitch’s expression turned dark, and he said with a firm tone, “Henry Law, don’t you be too arrogant!”
“Huh?”
Henry, who was holding back the rage that had been coursing within him the entire morning, was looking for a channel to vent it out. Hearing those words made him let out a sinister laugh as he said to Mitch, “I’m an arrogant guy, so what are you going to do to me?”
“Let’s go.” Anna glared at Henry, warning him not to cause any trouble and follow Jasper out to the doorway.
Henry mouthed a few words to Mitch, then spun around to leave.
With a stern expression, Mitch snorted upon seeing the VIP room door being closed. “Why does he bother being so arrogant? One day, I shall make him regret it!”
“Mr. Langdon, how about us?” the manager asked cautiously.
“Send someone in to deliver the meals! We’re not going out. I’m going to wait for them right here. I want to see them returning with teary looks and getting down on their knees before me,” said Mitch coldly.
In a hotel nearby the exchange center, Jasper took his sweet time to eat his meal, not at all worried.
Henry could no longer tolerate it and said, “Jasper, what’s going to happen in the afternoon?”
It was as if Jasper did not hear it. He ordered the servant to change the television channel to the finance channel.
At that moment, the screen revealed the logo of Densen Wintech, then it was the face of Kayden, with whom everyone in Harbor City was familiar.
“Today, the objective of having this conference is to let everyone know a piece of news. The telecommunication project Densen Wintech took on in Europe previously is a success.
“Densen Wintech has officially attained the telecommunication license in Europe. This will mean that Densen Wintech has successfully become the fourth company in Europe to carry out a legal telecommunication business.
“In the future, Densen Wintech will invest 20 billion and enter the telecommunication market in Europe on a large scale. Besides, we’ve obtained a 12 billion loan without interest from Chance Corporation.
“In terms of shares, we will be purchasing our shares back on the market and guarantee that the shareholders will gain profits.”
That conference was announced two hours earlier compared to the history Jasper remembered.
However, it would not cause any major loss.
Starting from that day, Densen Wintech would march its way to a high position in the telecommunication industry.
The share price before that day’s conference would be Densen Wintech’s lowest price for the next 20 years to come.
There were 26 continuous bullish sticks, making Densen Wintech the king of stocks during the miserable situation of the economic crash for the internet aspect during the year 2000 in Harbor City.
Kayden, because of this wave of trade, slowly began having the title of ‘Little Superman’.
This conference had stunned the entire Harbor City.
At least at that moment, in the room where Jasper was having his meal, both Henry and Anna were feeling a tingling sensation on their scalps.
They looked at Jasper as if they were staring at a ghost. They even suspected whether Jasper was someone who had traveled from the future.
‘This is way too scary.
‘Or does he have a very good relationship with Kayden and was already informed about the insider news a long time ago?’
Both of them, feeling stunned and confused, could not say a word.
At that moment, it was as if Jasper had recalled Henry’s speech from earlier. He said with a smile, “What did you ask earlier? What about the afternoon?”
“Of course, we’re going to find ourselves a nice spot and enjoy the scene of Young Master Mitch Langdon crawling one round around the exchange center.”
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“Do… Do you have information from the inside?”
Anna could not help asking.
There would be no other explanation as to how Jasper had managed to grasp such perfect timing for himself on his first try otherwise.
He had just purchased shares for Denson Wintech that very morning, and news of Denson Wintech’s prices rising in the stock market then surfaced that afternoon.
Even an idiot knew that Denson Wintech’s shares would be up for grabs under such positive circumstances.
If even the top management of Denson Wintech wanted to buy back their shares, did that not prove that they did not want others to earn this money?
The shareholders would not have the audacity to purchase shares from investors if it were not for the immense benefits, which was the nail in the coffin.
However, it was unlikely that anyone would sell their shares unless they were crazy.
Anna would not have believed it had she not witnessed it with her own eyes.
No such coincidence existed in real life.
He either had informants on the inside, or he could predict the future.
There was no other logical explanation.
“I was reading a magazine in the VIP room this morning and happened across a European news magazine that included a story about how the original telecommunication companies in Europe are now seeking cooperation with companies in other countries as 2G networks become more popular.
“Thus, it’s imperative that a new telecommunication company enter Europe. Denson Wintech has exactly the strengths needed.
“In the previous investments that Denson Wintech lost money over, they were not seeking to buy the company itself but rather the patents the company held regarding 2G technology.
“Money might have been lost in the short-term, but these patents will bring unimaginable returns in the long run. That’s how the Langdon family is looking at things. In the long run, the Langdon family will dominate the highest level of the business layout and become one of the richest families in Harbor City.”
The expression on Henry’s face made it seem as if he were listening to a ghost story as he stared at Jasper in shock. He said, “So, you managed to predict that Denson Wintech’s prices in the stock market would soar today based on a cheap magazine that you can buy anywhere in the streets?”
“That’s 90% of it. Another 10% is based on luck. After all, if Kayden had lost his mind today and decided to only hold the press conference tomorrow, I’d have to crawl around the stock exchange this afternoon even if the share prices soar tomorrow.”
Jasper shrugged. Of course, he could not tell the Law siblings that his 10% of uncertainty had withstood the test of time.
After all, the continuously low prices of Denson Wintech’s shares in the stock market had proved to be a hurdle for Kayden to prove his ability.
Thus, he continued to prove his flair in business with everything that was performing well.
Kayden did not have the patience to wait, and Jasper had become the angler who waited patiently.
Henry gave a contented sigh.
He knew it. He just knew it!
By following Jasper, the guy would definitely show his opponents a thing or two!
He could not wait to finish his meal so that he could return to the stock exchange center and look at the expression on Mitch’s face. He would use the opportunity to taunt him!
No, he was still inexperienced and needed to learn. He would first observe how Jasper would deal with Mitch!
Henry became excited when he remembered how arrogantly Mitch had mocked him that morning.
Being able to retaliate after being looked down upon felt as refreshing as having an iced drink in the middle of a blazing desert.
When the group returned to the VIP room, there were about ten minutes left before the stock market opened for the afternoon.
It was obvious that Mitch, who had not left the VIP room at all, had no idea what had just happened that afternoon.
He crossed his leg over the other and scoffed as he watched Jasper enter through the door. “I thought you had chickened out and swum back to Mainland.”
Jasper sat down calmly on the couch as he said, “You might not be able to watch me swim back, but at least we’ll have the pleasure of seeing you crawling around the stock exchange center today.”
The smile on Mitch’s face slowly vanished as he stared coolly at Jasper, saying, “Sometimes I don’t understand where you get your confidence from. Can’t you see the facts right before your eyes? I’ve won, you lost!
“If anyone needs to crawl, you’re the one who needs to do it!”
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Jasper stared at the timer counting down the minutes before the stock market opened and said calmly, “Is the time up yet? How are you sure that you’ll still be smiling at the end?”
Mitch scoffed and said, “Delusional.”
“I’ll let you continue pretending for a couple more hours. When the stock market closes this evening, I’ll wait to watch you crawl out of this door like a sniveling dog.”
Henry and Anna felt much calmer now than this morning when they had been anxious and worried.
“Why do I feel like laughing when I look at how crazy Mitch is being now?” Henry whispered as he leaned toward Anna.
Anna leaned away in disgust and said irritably, “Don’t come so close to me… What’s there to watch about that idiot? I do admire Jasper for not losing his cool. You would probably have told him everything by now if it were you.”
“Damn, you do know he’s the mean one, right? He’s not telling Mitch on purpose so that he’ll be even more gleeful. The more gleeful he is now, the worse he’ll be later. Tsk tsk, I can’t wait.”
As they spoke, the time arrived. It was time for the stock market to open!
The stock market for Harbor City underwent a massive change the minute it opened.
Jasper and Mitch’s men reported everything at a fast pace.
“Sunny Internet’s shares went down at opening!”
“Carefree Net’s shares went down at opening!”
“The crash is massive. It seems that funds are being taken out from the market.”
Shocked, Mitch immediately turned toward the electronic screen and immediately saw that the two shares he had invested in were declining at that moment. It was not because there was bad news from the companies either.
Rather, it was because the funds that had been invested in them were being taken out at the same time.
The stock price was bound to sink when funds were withdrawn.
“What’s going on!? Find out for me where the funds are going!” A bad feeling crept across Mitch as he hollered.
However, he did not have to wait for his team of traders to speak before he heard Zack Jensen’s excited screams from where Jasper was standing.
“It’s growing!
“It’s growing! It’s growing!
“Denson Wintech is growing rapidly!
“A huge amount of money is pouring in!
“It stopped growing!”
“It has stopped growing!?”
“Only ten seconds since the stock market opened and it has stopped growing.
“Sir, Denson Wintech has stopped growing!”
‘Sir’ could refer to both Jasper and Mitch.
However, the two of them had intensely different moods.
Mitch’s face was deathly pale, and his widened eyes were filled with disbelief as his hands shook. He stared at the electronic screen which had already switched to show Denson Wintech’s stocks.
As for Jasper, his eyes shone like stars as he took a sip of his iced coke.
Jasper stood up and walked over to where Mitch was. He gazed at the line that had shot up so rapidly it nearly went out from the screen. He smiled as he said, “The stock market is unpredictable. No one can tell what will happen in the next second, right?”
“No, that’s impossible,” Mitch muttered before yelling crazedly, “This is not normal. How could it stop growing within ten seconds after the stock market opened?! It’ll… It’ll start again soon! It’ll drop for sure!”
“8.9 million dollars worth of stocks are hanging onto this price now, and more than 30 billion dollars worth of stocks were purchased when it stopped growing. Are you going to bet your damned life to get the stocks to drop in price when it opens again?”
As Jasper’s voice rose, his aura changed instantly. He looked like a king as he stared coolly at Mitch, who was wailing in defeat.
“How could this happen… It’s impossible! It must be a fraud!”
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“Don’t you so-called rich kids always talk about victor’s justice? You’re the loser now!”
Jasper’s voice rang throughout the VIP room.
Everyone was staring at Jasper as if he were a god.
Even though the Law siblings had already known beforehand, they still could not help but sigh in admiration as they witnessed it again.
Where had Jasper gotten the courage and foresight to purchase Denson Wintech’s stocks?
A treacherous change occurred among the traders the minute victory was decided between the two.
The three traders who Mitch had brought along with him previously stared at Zack and the others with visible contempt in their eyes.
Zack and the others had been annoyed, but they had no choice but to swallow their anger because of Jasper’s orders.
However, things were different now.
Jasper had retaliated marvelously, kicking Mitch from the heavens to the dust.
It was now Zack and the others who were crowing with delight.
“Tsk tsk tsk. You two, take a good look.”
Zack crossed his legs and shook his head as he said to his two employees, “When you officially debut and become a manager like me, you’d better polish your glasses so that you don’t choose the wrong boss and embarrass yourself like some people I know.”
His words caused Mitch’s three traders to turn an ugly shade of red in the face.
However, Denson Wintech just had a massive growth that could not even be witnessed once a year, and that took all the bravado they had to retaliate against Zack and the rest.
They had no choice but to admit that Jasper had done a wonderful job.
Mitch glared at Jasper, his eyes red as he said coldly, “Did you get insider information?! Did Kayden get you to come lure me into a trap!?”
Jasper said calmly, “So what if it is, and so what if it isn’t?”
Then, Jasper turned toward Mitch and said calmly, “No matter if it’s a trap or not, you’ve lost. You should keep your promise since you’ve lost.”
Stepping out of the way, Jasper chuckled as he said, “Crawl. Start here and crawl around the entire stock exchange center.”
Anger, humiliation, shame, and hatred.
Mitch’s body shook slightly as various emotions took hold of him. He gritted his teeth, caught in a dilemma.
If he, Mitch Langdon, crawled around the stock exchange center, he could never appear in Harbor City again.
Not just him, but the entire Langdon family, including his grandfather, Wallace Langdon, would be the butt of everyone’s jokes.
The minute he crawled out of the room, he would find himself on the front page of Harbor City’s tabloids. The next day, the Langdon family would be the laughing stock of Harbor City.
However, if he did not crawl, it did not matter if no one else said a word. Henry Law himself would be able to broadcast the news. Then, not only would he have embarrassed himself, but he would have also become a despicable person.
Both options led to a dead end.
Mitch stared at Jasper as he said, “Don’t be so hard on others. You shouldn’t pressure people this much.”
Jasper scoffed as he asked nonchalantly, “If I’m pressuring people too much, what about your actions?”
The expression on Mitch’s face stiffened as he gritted his teeth and said, “Jasper Laine, the Langdon family is a big shot in Harbor City. The Langdon family will never forgive you if I crawl out of this room.”
“Woah, woah.”
Henry, who hated listening to stuff like this, said in a grim tone, “You make it sound like our families aren’t all big shots. If the Langdon family is miffed, there’s no problem at all. Shall I get my old man to visit your old man? Or should we bring out the big guns and have your grandfather pay a visit to my grandfather?”
Mitch curled his hands into fists as he glared at Jasper, ignoring what Henry said.
However, his heart had sunk to the pit of his stomach.
Henry would not have been able to represent the entire Law family if he were alone, but since Anna had not objected, it was obvious that the Law family would support Jasper till the end.
This possibility made Mitch uneasy.
“Jasper, choose another way. I can compensate you in any other way.” Mitch’s voice took on a pleading tone.
He had decided that he would do anything to get past this hurdle and then turn back to retaliate ruthlessly.
He would let that country boy have his fun for a while before he seized the opportunity to take his life from him!
“We can do it another way.” Jasper’s lips curled upward in a stunning arc as he spoke.
Mitch felt as if he had been pardoned. He gloated inwardly when he realized that Jasper was still scared to offend him.
A touch of contempt appeared in Mitch’s eyes as he said, “Tell me, how much do you want?”
Country boys would remain country boys in the end. There was nothing insightful about them, and they could be bought off with some money.
It seemed that it was just his lucky day today.