Chapter 214: The Devil's Horn

Fueled by the Bitcoin frenzy, the stock prices of chip and graphics card companies should have been soaring to the moon, reaching unprecedented heights.
However, just when everyone thought they were about to break free of the galaxy, without warning, the stock prices collectively plummeted.
“This is definitely not a normal technical correction,” a researcher reported to Su Hao in the conference room of Fanghuan Investment.
“Those in the know in the industry basically all know. TSMC’s production lines have stopped, resulting in a complete lack of new graphics cards on the market.”
This news, which had previously circulated only within a small circle in the industry, was now common knowledge.
New product launches were indefinitely postponed, and even older models couldn’t be produced!
Panic spread like wildfire, and stock prices plummeted, turning a sea of ​​red, comparable to the Hulunbuir Grassland.
"The stock price plummeted so much that Jason Huang couldn't sit still and personally held a press conference," the researcher continued.
"He announced that he had reached a cooperation agreement with Maersk Line to urgently supply raw materials to TSMC, promising to restore chip production and normalize the market as quickly as possible."
It seems Jason Huang is truly desperate and is willing to invest heavily.
This isn't just empty boasting; he is indeed using Maersk to continuously deliver raw materials that were previously stuck at sea to TSMC.
"At the press conference, Jason Huang's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He subtly criticized Jiangjin Group and our Fanghuan Investment, accusing certain companies of engaging in trade monopolies and having no business ethics."
The researcher couldn't help but smirk as he said this.
"But the funniest thing is, his rant actually gave us free advertising. Jiangjin Group's stock price surged 9% today."
Jason Huang's attack not only failed to harm Fanghuan and Jiangjin in the slightest, but actually provided Jiangjin with a huge boost.
The market logic is simple: the more frustrated Nvidia becomes, the more it proves the value of Jiangjin Group—TSMC's alternative.
"What about the other companies?" Su Hao continued to ask.
“Like Nvidia, all companies reliant on TSMC are experiencing a stock price freefall.
Jenson Huang's press conference dealt them a further blow, causing their stock prices to plummet even more.
TSMC stated that once they receive the raw materials, they will prioritize producing Nvidia's orders.
This makes it uncertain when other companies' orders will be delivered.”
These remarks triggered a domino effect.
As a result, AMC, another giant deeply tied to TSMC like Nvidia, saw its fragile $2 support level crumble.
“At this rate, let alone $2, it might not even hold the $1 mark.
The most troublesome thing is that if panic intensifies and triggers a continuous sell-off, the exchange may suspend trading or even initiate forced delisting procedures.”
That would be quite problematic.
Although Su Hao planned to take advantage of the situation and acquire the company at a low price, if the company were to be delisted, the subsequent operational difficulties would be on a completely different level.
"Because AMC's stock price has plummeted, news has come from Saudi Arabia that they are willing to sell all their AMC shares for less than $1.
Other institutional shareholders are also scrambling to unload their shares, like ants on a hot plate."
AMC, a company with a long history and deep roots.
But now, acquiring a controlling stake might not even cost a few billion.
This company is on the verge of financial collapse.
The researcher continued his analysis:
"But Mr. Su, although this company has a long history, it is heavily indebted. And in terms of future potential, it's far inferior to NVIDIA.
While its CEO, Lisa Su, is exceptionally capable and innovative, her tendency to make reckless moves is itself a huge risk!"
"So, you mean you don't recommend we acquire AMC?" Su Hao asked.
“Yes. Purely from a data and risk assessment perspective, that’s certainly the case.”
The researcher frankly stated,
“Of course, I wouldn’t dare offer any advice on your investment decision; I’m simply… reporting the objective indicators we’ve analyzed to you.”
Su Hao, of course, knew this.
From a normal business perspective, AMC at its current price is like a glamorous poisoned apple; taking a bite is suicide.
The problem isn’t just the acquisition itself, but also the amount of capital that needs to be poured in afterward—potentially an immeasurable bottomless pit.
However…
Despite his reason frantically sounding the alarm, his intuition, his almost mystical sixth sense, unequivocally pointed the arrow firmly at AMC!
Especially when he saw the file photo of Lisa Su, the legendary female CEO of AMC, he always saw a halo of golden light behind her, brighter than any Buddha statue in a temple!
'Damn! That golden light is blinding my eyes! How can I not invest?'
So, amidst the worried gazes of all his team members, Su Hao completely followed his intuition and approved the investment.
'Move forward the original plan and immediately start the acquisition process for AMC.'
'Next proposal.'
'Yes. Chairman Su, our Fanghuan Exchange has recently seen a surge in users and trading volume, and the servers urgently need expansion.
Previously, governments around the world were heavily emphasizing the risks and illegitimacy of virtual currencies, but unexpectedly, this has led to even more people flocking in.'
The rise of Bitcoin can only be described as 'terrifying.'
After its strong breakthrough of the historical high, the price did indeed correct and consolidate for a while.
But not long after, it made a comeback, rising even more fiercely, once again attacking the historical high.
Su Hao flipped through the documents submitted by Fanghuan Exchange: server expansion, increased manpower, introduction of a new system, UI optimization…
All were tasks that needed to be carried out. He turned page after page until…
“…Hmm?”
His gaze was fixed on one proposal.
【Proposal Regarding the Introduction and Upgrade of a New Security System】
At first, it was just a line of ordinary text.
But in Su Hao's eyes, an ominous, blood-red mist first enveloped that line of text.
Then, the mist churned and condensed, finally coalescing into a terrifying, grotesque horn, seemingly bursting forth from the paper… a demon's horn!
He was startled and immediately turned to the next page to examine the details.
The report was long and complex, filled with technical jargon he couldn't understand.
"Chairman Su, you don't need to worry too much about this proposal," his subordinate reminded him.
"This was submitted by the technical department for preventative purposes, but rebuilding a security system is costly, time-consuming, and not a high priority."
Su Hao was completely ignorant of technology; he couldn't understand a single word of the report's incomprehensible language.
However, he understood the demon's horn.
"Stop all other projects!" He slammed the file shut, his tone resolute and brooking no argument.
"All projects are to step aside! This security system, immediately! Right now!
Prioritize it, execute it immediately, upgrade it immediately!"
"Huh? Oh...yes! Chairman Su!" The assistant, though utterly bewildered, immediately relayed the order.
Although he didn't understand it, Su Hao knew this security update was imperative, and immediately!
No kidding, for his intuition to manifest such a terrifying anomaly, the crisis lurking behind it was absolutely catastrophic!