Chapter 326: A Free Trip to Wall Street

Inside the conference room at Fanghuan Investment, the atmosphere was tense yet strangely excited.
"The White House gave us this 'freedom pass,' but they still imposed several restrictions on it."
A subordinate is reporting:
"Simply put, they've strictly prohibited any actions that could cause the market to fall. Their goal is clear: to rescue the market."
Previously, the US government attempted to extinguish the fire with piecemeal measures costing tens of billions of dollars, but it was a drop in the ocean.
This time, they've learned their lesson and intend to crush everything with an absolute, massive amount of money!
According to the original plan, their first bailout fund should have entered the market by now.
"But now, they've thrust Fang Huan and the China Strategic Investment Fund to the forefront, temporarily halting their own plans."
Everyone understood.
To put it bluntly, they were being used as guinea pigs, as a "test server" before the game's official launch!
Before a new version of a game is released on the main server, it's always run on a test server first to check for bugs.
The current situation was exactly the same.
The US government wanted to see how much of a splash this multi-billion dollar "bomb" would make, how much of an impact it would have, before deciding how they should enter the market.
"So...we're cannon fodder and stepping stones?" a young trader clicked his tongue.
"That's right."
"However, fortunately, our original investment strategy doesn't conflict with the restrictions they've set.
Chairman Su, your plan is focused on a medium- to long-term investment strategy of three months or more."
"As for corporate bonds, we only need to buy a token amount to maintain appearances."
Clearly, the White House group believed their investment would inevitably result in substantial losses.
They were probably prepared for at least half of their planned trillion-dollar investment to evaporate.
Now, why wouldn't they let Fang Huan throw in hundreds of billions of dollars to "evaporate"?
Su Hao sneered inwardly.
A well-thought-out plan.
Unfortunately, we didn't intend to lose a single penny!
This money wasn't just Fang Huan's; it also belonged to the China Strategic Investment Fund!
We're the ones who profit from others; we're not the ones being exploited!
We'd be merciful if we didn't devour you whole!
"Furthermore, Chairman Su, as per your key instructions, we are actively pursuing the acquisition of shares in 'Zoom'."
"How's the progress?"
"This company, originally valued at 20 billion US dollars, has seen its market capitalization plummet to 10 billion due to the financial tsunami triggered by the pandemic.
We've already invested approximately 5 billion US dollars in dedicated funds, quietly accumulating shares from various institutions holding its stock."
Zoom's founder holds 35% of the shares, making him the largest shareholder.
"The question now is, Chairman Su, should we acquire the company outright to gain controlling interest, or should we just make a financial investment, make a quick profit, and leave?"
At this moment, Fang Huan, wielding the "sword of Damocles" personally handed to him by the White House, could practically do whatever he pleased.
Normally, launching a surprise acquisition with a $5 billion budget would be impossible.
You'd have to spend weeks, even months, slowly building your position like a stealthy crocodile; otherwise, once your intentions are exposed, the SEC will crush you on charges of "market manipulation."
But now, they don't need to worry about anyone's opinion.
If they wanted, they could simply place massive buy orders on the market now, creating a towering wall of buying pressure.
In this climate of fear and panic selling, such strong buying is like a beacon in the darkness.
Those investors who are stuck with their positions will flock to it like moths to a flame, dumping their shares frantically.
In an instant, they could become the owners of this company!
Su Hao paused for a moment, his gaze falling on the report about Zoom.
With the rise of working from home globally, video conferencing software like this has become incredibly popular.
According to incomplete statistics, Zoom's user base is exploding.
Should he completely acquire this company?
His finger slowly moved towards the name "Zoom" on the report.
Just as his fingertip was about to touch the paper—
"!"
A chilling, slight stinging pain faintly emanated from his fingertip!
Su Hao's expression changed slightly, and he swiftly withdrew his hand!
There was a rejection reaction!
This means…
“Invest five billion, not a penny more, not a penny less,”
Su Hao’s voice was calm and unwavering.
“We only want profits, not control. We want to ensure we can liquidate our positions and exit at any time in the future.”
“Understood! Then we won’t take an aggressive buying approach, we’ll slow down the accumulation process and control costs?”
“Yes, that’s what we’ll do.”
The total investment of five billion US dollars, along with the hundreds of billions from the China Strategic Investment Fund, roared into the US stock market, which had plummeted more than 32% from its peak, like an unstoppable torrent!
“To be honest, I’m still a little dazed.”
Liang Haiyuan shook his head with a wry smile, his face full of absurdity.
“Chairman Su, you know, whether it’s the US stock market or other markets, they’ve always treated overseas capital like thieves, with all sorts of restrictions and difficulties.”
“That’s right.”
“But this time, it’s completely unimpeded. I can buy whatever I want, as much as I want…
This feeling is too unreal. I still haven’t gotten used to it.”
For any trader, overseas markets are a restrictive stage; the larger the capital, the more restrictions there are.
Local financial regulatory agencies will watch you like hawks, and at the slightest sign of trouble, they’ll immediately shut down your trading channels.
But today, no one dared to stop them!
Because they were under the halo of “official authorization” from the US to bail out the market!
This isn’t just stock trading; it’s like having an officially certified cheat code, embarking on an unprecedented free-roaming trip on Wall Street!
"Then let's seize this rare opportunity and enjoy it to the fullest," Su Hao said with a faint smile. "Who knows when they might change their minds?"
"Yes! This kind of opportunity is once in a lifetime; we must make the most of this 'freedom pass'!"
Liang Haiyuan rubbed his hands excitedly, then a hint of worry crept in.
"I just hope the market stabilizes quickly. Judging from the White House's attitude, they definitely won't get involved themselves until they've exhausted all our money."
This free pass doesn't come without a price.
The US government is waiting for their money to become worthless, waiting for them to run out of ammunition.
But what if it's the other way around?
What if the market is directly saved by Fang Huan and the China Strategic Investment Fund's carpet bombing campaign?
A playful glint flashed in Su Hao's eyes.
"Then we're like those VIP tickets personally handed out by the White House, having a free ride in their playground, making a fortune, and leaving in style!"