Chapter 45: thoroughly exposes basic financial knowledge!

Huang Fengwen still vividly remembers Su Hao's appearance when he first joined the game guild.
The scene is so clear, it feels like it happened just yesterday.
"Hello everyone! My class is Warrior, my skills are top-notch! I can tank! You can call me Ahao!"
His bright and cheerful self-introduction was full of youthful enthusiasm.
Huang Fengwen clearly remembers their guild, which at the time had an average age approaching that of elderly men and was utterly lifeless.
The sudden appearance of such a fresh-faced young man was like throwing a depth charge into a stagnant pool.
The old guys in the guild chat instantly erupted, shouting, "Finally, some young blood!" They almost started celebrating on the spot.
This kid wasn't just young, he was also incredibly good at creating buzz.
He was sweet-talking, quick-witted, and naturally had a knack for livening up the atmosphere. Wherever he went, he was like a little sun, practically the kingpin of the atmosphere-maker.
What's even more remarkable is his undeniable gaming skill.
His tank gameplay was incredibly steady and skillful.
Huang Fengwen took one look and thought, "Hey, this is definitely a talent!"
He immediately waved his hand, handing over the heavy responsibility of leading the guild's main raid group—
Frankly, it was a huge burden—to Su Hao with a "bang."
Speaking of leading a raid group in a game,
speed of completion and loot drops are secondary.
The real headache is managing the tangled web of interpersonal relationships.
Think about it, a main raid group often consists of dozens of people from all over the country, men and women, young and old, with varying temperaments, professions, and skill levels.
Being a raid leader requires being like a precise scale, racking your brains to balance the team's professional composition and skill levels;
like a tactical mastermind, meticulously assigning positions and tasks to everyone;
and like a highly motivated commander, shouting commands across the voice channel.
And that's not all!
The endless complaints from members, disputes over equipment distribution, fluctuations in personal emotions, even trivial internal conflicts…
The raid leader has to worry like a mother hen, constantly ready to smooth things over and mediate, ensuring the vast majority are satisfied.
Being a raid leader is undeniably a thankless and arduous job, comparable to a neighborhood committee auntie plus a part-time psychologist—anyone who does it will break down.
But Su Hao, ironically, found his stage in this mess that everyone dreads.
When he leads a raid, he never talks about "speedrun records" or "first kill achievements." His sole focus is on making sure everyone has a fun and comfortable experience.
What is his core goal?
It's to create an extremely harmonious team atmosphere!
Even if someone makes a mistake and causes a wipe, everyone can laugh and joke around.
They'll get back up and keep going, instead of turning on each other, hurling insults, and ending up on bad terms.
What he strives for is an experience where laughter and joy fill the entire raid, making it as relaxed and enjoyable as a tea party or a stroll in the park.
Since he took over, the entire guild's atmosphere has undergone a complete 180-degree turn.
Before? It was a constant source of minor arguments and major conflicts.
Disagreements and unequal equipment distribution had led to conflicts, even causing a split among core members and several farewell dinners for the guild.
But since Su Hao arrived, everything has been different!
These messy, chaotic situations have completely disappeared! Peace reigns!
Huang Fengwen was then overwhelmed by the workplace struggles and interpersonal relationships in real life, feeling utterly exhausted.
He thought he could relax with a game, but found it rife with backstabbing and unpleasantness—like jumping from one pit into an even bigger one.
He was contemplating uninstalling the game altogether.
Just when he was on the verge of quitting, Su Hao appeared.
This guy was like a ray of light, pulling him back from the brink of collapse and allowing him to rediscover the joy of gaming.
Of course, Huang Fengwen later realized:
What he liked probably wasn't the game itself, but rather the relaxed, harmonious, and camaraderie atmosphere of the guild where Su Hao was.
So, Huang Fengwen genuinely liked Su Hao.
How much did he like him?
When he heard that Su Hao was planning to quit the game altogether because he was "looking for a job,"
Huang Fengwen's heart sank to the bottom!
Alarm bells rang in his head, and he couldn't hear a single word after that. Only one thought filled his mind:
Keep him! He must keep him!
Forget about his educational background!
Forget about his work experience!
Get him into the company first!
Huang Fengwen's thinking at the time was extremely simple:
Even if this kid was just a pretty face with no skills, he'd accept it!
"At worst, I'll just treat it like a mascot and worship it!"
That was his original plan…
That was really his plan…
Until—
"Screw you… is this data even humanly possible?"
Huang Fengwen stared at the report in his hand, his eyes practically popping out of their sockets!
He felt his worldview had been shattered.
The report clearly showed the performance of Fang Huan Investment's Transaction Department Seven—
The only team in the entire department to achieve a return rate that could only be described as "defying fate."
He couldn't help but click his tongue, his tongue almost unable to speak properly.
Beside him, Vice Chairman Lin Fan, looking utterly astonished, leaned closer and whispered:
"Indeed...it's outrageous. Think about it, who can pull off something like 'turning 50 million into several times its original value within a few days'? People would just think you're crazy!"
Frankly speaking, with 50 million, let alone a few days, even giving it several years to steadily double it is practically impossible!
But this kid Su Hao, in just one week! Just one week!
He actually turned that money into a whopping five times! 250 million!
Such a feat is unheard of in Fanghuan Investment's history, which isn't short but isn't long either!
It's like he's defied the laws of physics and financial common sense!
"Chairman Huang, where exactly did you unearth this genius from?"
Lin Fan's face was filled with barely suppressed curiosity, his tone tinged with gossip:
"Looking at his resume, he has absolutely no experience in finance, not even a relevant internship! His file clearly states 'unemployed youth'! How did you manage to spot such a talent?"
"Ahem—" Huang Fengwen cleared his throat, his face unusually flushed slightly.
He couldn't very well tell the truth, could he?
—"Oh, this kid? I met him playing games. Seeing him so pitiful, wanting to quit the game and find a job, I took a moment of pity and gave him a preferential treatment, a 'connected' talent parachuted in."
If he said that, what would become of his image as a brilliant and discerning chairman?
So, Huang Fengwen quickly adjusted his expression, adopting a mysterious demeanor, and lightly waved his hand:
“In this world, there’s something called fate, you know? Some things can only be understood, not explained.”
“…So mysterious?”
“Yes.”
Lin Fan’s heart skipped a beat upon seeing Huang Fengwen’s enigmatic attitude, instantly conjuring up a thousand unspeakable secrets in his mind:
It seems this Manager Su’s background is definitely not simple!
He might be some high-ranking official’s son sent out to experience the world!
Chairman Huang has gone to great lengths, using unconventional methods to invite this expert!
"But Chairman Huang, shouldn't we... try to learn this Manager Su's investment methods? It's practically turning lead into gold, like he's blessed with wealth!"
"Learn? You think he'll teach you just because you ask?"
Huang Fengwen scoffed, as if he'd heard a joke:
"Even if he were to take pity on us and teach us step by step, do you think our blockheads would understand or get the hang of it?"
Actually, Huang Fengwen himself had been curious.
He had secretly studied Su Hao's trading data records.
He wanted to see what kind of earth-shattering, ghost-weeping algorithm this kid used to achieve such precise and repeated buying low and selling high, as if he had divine insight.
"And the result? Let me tell you, I studied that pile of data for ages, and I couldn't figure out a single thing!
What was his basis for buying? What were his principles for selling? It made absolutely no sense!
To an outsider, his actions would look like those of a complete novice, just randomly making things up!"
"But...but he just went through the motions like that, and he made money on every single trade? Huge profits at that?"
"Yes! He made money on every single trade! Huge profits at that!"
Huang Fengwen gritted his teeth, his tone a mixture of disbelief, helplessness, and a hint of envy and resentment he himself didn't even realize:
"Isn't that infuriating? This thing isn't something you can just imitate by knowing the theory!
It's completely beyond the realm of technique and theory; it's fucking talent!
It's intuition!
It's metaphysics!
It's even...
It's fucking magic!"
A unique investment method, unparalleled in its kind?
Is there a money-making secret that only one person in the world can understand and implement?
Lin Fan subconsciously loosened his tie, feeling a little suffocated, as if the air in the office had become thinner:
"It seems that while I was abroad... quite a few earth-shattering things happened in the company."
“Alright, let’s talk about your situation,” Huang Fengwen changed the subject:
“How’s the situation in Europe? Any progress on the Greek mess? Have you gotten any benefits?”
“Ugh, don’t even mention it. The entire European market is on edge, everyone’s watching Greece like it’s a thief.
“The repayment date is fast approaching, and those Greeks still haven’t raised enough money. Everyone, from top to bottom, is on edge.”
“It can’t… really come to the point of defaulting, can it?”
Huang Fengwen frowned. A national-level default is no joke.
“If that happens! It’ll be a complete disaster!”
"They shouldn't do something so suicidal; they're not the headstrong Russian bear of yesteryear.
The information I've gathered is that the risks are indeed high, the situation is very delicate, but all parties are still working hard to mediate, and ultimately they should be able to find a solution. They won't die."
Huang Fengwen breathed a slight sigh of relief. That's good.
Right now, the domestic financial system is already in a state of panic and chaos.
If the international situation worsens, and Greece defaults on its sovereign debt…
That would be like throwing sodium into boiling sulfuric acid—
It would absolutely explode!
"We're all doomed!"
"By the way, Chairman Huang,"
Lin Fan seemed to suddenly remember something, his eyes lighting up instantly, his tone filled with undisguised envy:
"That kid Su Hao... his performance bonus this month must be an astronomical figure, right? According to our company rules, 30% of the profits... that's at least... tens of millions, starting at least?"
That's a fortune that an ordinary wage earner couldn't earn in several lifetimes without spending a penny!
"Lin Fan, do you think it's a bit of a waste of Su Hao's talent to keep him stuck in a department manager position?"
"Of course! This is absolutely not a place for a super elite! It's like a dragon trapped in shallow water!
Although his promotion speed is already as fast as a rocket, and there's some gossip in the company...
But! Look at his outrageously good performance!
Keeping him as a junior manager would be utterly ridiculous!"
Indeed, that makes sense...
Huang Fengwen began to seriously consider it.
Above team manager is director or department head level, but all the positions in every department are currently filled.
How about... we take this opportunity to create a new department specifically for him?