Chapter 585: Is it really that exaggerated?

“No.” The aide’s expression also turned grave.
“We’ve used every available resource to investigate repeatedly, but we’ve found nothing.
It’s certain that this incident was committed alone by that madman named Thomas.”
Terrifying! Horrifying!
To leave no trace like this is absolutely chilling!
Is this… the power of “Fanghuan Investment”?
How did these devils manage to do this…?
“Mr. Candidate,” a trusted aide leaned closer and said, “That’s precisely why we can’t let Fanghuan Investment go!”
“What? But they’re the madmen who dared to shoot at me!
To manipulate approval ratings, they even killed a former prime minister in Japan!
There are even rumors that those damned earthquakes were caused by them…”
CP’s voice carried a hint of lingering fear.
“Frankly, sir, some of this might just be our over-speculation,” another interjected.
“After all, there’s no concrete evidence that Fanghuan Investment was behind it, is there?
Perhaps we were just intimidated by Fanghuan’s reputation, attributing some coincidences to their involvement.”
“You mean, maybe we’re just scaring ourselves, thinking they’re incredibly powerful, and that it’s not actually that exaggerated?”
“Yes, sir. We might have overestimated Fanghuan Investment, attributing some unrelated things to them.”
CP fell silent.
If that’s the case, that would be for the best.
But everything that happened had an eerie quality, making it impossible to simply console oneself with the word “coincidence.”
"So, what are you trying to say?"
"We must stabilize them first.
On the surface, we'll feign compliance with Fanghuan Investment, but secretly, we must accumulate strength and make thorough preparations."
The aide's voice turned cold.
"Regardless of whether they were responsible for those events, they are destined to be our number one enemy, whom we must eliminate!
They are the biggest obstacle to our grand vision of 'Great M Country'!"
"That's right! We will protect your safety with our lives!" another echoed.
"Security has been tripled, and the surrounding area is on high alert 24/7!
We will detect any disturbance immediately! We will never let such an accident happen again!"
CP slowly nodded.
To be honest, deep down, he felt a sliver of resentment at being elected president in this way.
If he were truly elected like this, wouldn't he become a puppet in the hands of "Fanghuan Investment"?
They tell you to go east, but dare you go west?
One act of disobedience, and the next bullet might not just miss its mark.
How can we talk about "making America great again"?
It's a complete joke!
"Get it done immediately." CP's eyes hardened.
"Once I take office, the first thing you do is devise a plan to uproot Fanghuan Investment!
As long as those guys exist, our ideals will never be realized!"
He had to make a choice.
To be a fool manipulated by others, or to lead America back to the top of the world, smashing all obstacles with an iron fist.
CP already had the answer in his heart.
***
Fanghuan Investment, conference room.
"So, it seems the next president of the US is almost certainly CP?"
"Yes, Chairman Su. The gap in approval ratings between the two has widened to an almost irreversible level.
It seems Hillis is still a bit too inexperienced."
Su Hao examined the latest poll report with great interest, genuinely feeling a pang of pity for the woman.
She was about to reach the pinnacle of power when a dark horse suddenly appeared.
A sudden shooting incident forcefully shifted the balance of power to the other side.
"What about the stocks we bought?"
"They've been rising for several days in a row. After the polls reversed, they experienced another surge.
It seems the entire market believes CP is a shoo-in."
In that case, it's time to start considering when to cash out and exit.
"Chairman Su, this is the latest stock market data." Li Huilin projected an electronic document onto the screen.
They'd poured so much money into this, that to minimize market impact, they had to diversify it across dozens of different "CP concept stocks."
"Wow, they're all breaking all-time highs!"
On the screen, dozens of candlestick charts, without exception, were all soaring upwards at an incredible angle, like they'd been injected with adrenaline, piercing the sky!
"Yes, Chairman Su. The surge is astonishing. And most importantly, this might just be the beginning!"
Although Su Hao considered having someone like CP as president extremely risky,
that didn't stop him from feeling incredibly exhilarated watching the stock prices rocket upwards.
"When do you think is the best time to sell?"
"Perhaps... the moment the election dust settles?" Liu Bo analyzed from the side.
"Concept stocks, it's all about the thrill, it's all about the expectation.
Once the news of CP's election is confirmed, the good news will be fully priced in, and these stocks will likely experience a correction."
That's the fate of concept stocks.
Before the shoe dropped, it was a wildly popular stock, so frenzied it was unrecognizable even to its own mother;
After the shoe dropped, without any new major positive stimulus, it immediately plummeted, leaving even its own mother unrecognizable.
“Then we’ll find a suitable time, in batches…” Su Hao said, casually grabbing the mouse.
The instant his fingertip clicked the mouse—
Boom!!
An indescribable, tangible chill shot through his spine from his fingertip!
Su Hao swayed violently, seeing stars, almost collapsing to the ground.
“Chairman Su…”
“Chairman Su! What’s wrong?!”
The conference room erupted instantly!
All the employees jumped up from their seats in shock, their faces filled with horror.
“Ah…no, nothing…”
Su Hao, gripping the table, gasped for breath, his face deathly pale.
"You call this 'fine'?! Your face is pale! You almost fainted!" Li Huilin shouted anxiously.
"Liu Bo! What are you standing there for! Quickly prepare the car! Take Chairman Su to the hospital immediately!"
"No, no need, I'm really fine..."
"Don't say anything!" Li Huilin's eyes were red.
"The aftereffects of the last car accident must still be there!"
"You've been investing in election-related stocks lately, working overtime every night! Your body can't take it!"
Before he finished speaking, several burly bodyguards waiting outside rushed in.
Without a word, they grabbed Su Hao from all sides, intending to forcibly "escort" him to the hospital.
"Hey! I told you I'm really fine!" Su Hao said, half-laughing, half-crying.
Resisting? Absolutely impossible.
Sandwiched between these muscular walls, his small frame had no chance of breaking free.
"But... what was that feeling just now?"
Su Hao was half-pushed, half-carried out, his mind racing.
Logically, stocks related to the CCP should only surge further in the near future.
This will likely continue until at least the election; now is far from the time to sell.
"But that signal...!"
That chilling feeling from the depths of his soul wasn't a warning, it was more like... an ultimatum!
It was as if his intuition was screaming a warning in his mind—
Run! Immediately! Right now!
Sell all your stocks!
Don't keep a single penny!