Chapter 79: Shareholders Flock to Watch (Monthly Ticket Request)

Many retail investors learned about the news either directly through Cao Chenghui's posts or from chatting with other investors in stock forums. With curiosity piqued, they flocked to the website, eager to see what was happening.

What is Weibo?

It was the first time many retail investors had visited Weibo, a platform they had never heard of before. It seemed to be an unfamiliar, small website, yet its clean and pleasant user interface impressed first-time visitors.

As they navigated the website, many were surprised to discover that the main users of Weibo appeared to be college students. This was unexpected, but not their primary concern. Most had come here for one reason: to find the mysterious "grand master." They quickly found that the user "K3478" existed on this platform, as mentioned by Fengshen.

Upon further inspection, the user profile of K3478 appeared blank, with no posts. However, considering that Fengshen had said that he had just invited "Patriarch" out of seclusion, the absence of posts seemed reasonable.

The user's ID, "K3478," seemed strange to many, leaving them puzzled. Nevertheless, many investors continued to explore, hoping to find some clue that would confirm the user's identity.

The real draw, however, was the short introduction posted in the profile, which read:

K3478's Introduction:

"The first board determines the trend, the second board determines the leader, and the third board becomes a monster stock. If there are three, there must be five."

At first glance, the description left many retail investors baffled. These phrases were foreign to them, and they couldn't make heads or tails of what it meant. The phrase seemed unfamiliar, not common in this era, and the tactics seemed like a preemptive copy of Brother Zhao's strategies.

Yet, what Fengshen was saying was clear: even though this "Patriarch" was new, he had a strategy of his own, an original one. There was no harm in applying the same principles.

Brother Zhao's Rise and Fall

Brother Zhao had entered the stock market with an investment of 100,000 yuan back in 2007. By 2015, he had become a prominent figure in the market. Through his shrewd trading, he managed to grow his initial capital exponentially, from 100,000 yuan to 1 billion yuan.

However, this year, the market had taken a drastic downturn, and his stock portfolio had been devastated. Despite his past success, Brother Zhao was now struggling, just like all the other retail investors in the current market.

Investors Chat About K3478

Back on Weibo, many retail investors, having been lured by the name "K3478," were now conversing about the mysterious user in various forums and groups.

One person commented, "Fengshen claims that this K3478 account belongs to his master. But is that true?"

Another posted, "I don't know if the 'Patriarch' is real, but I'm curious. He might be just a legend!"

Others added, "I went to check, and there's nothing on the profile except for a brief introduction."

Yet, despite the lack of posts, something about the introduction seemed to have piqued their interest. "The words in the introduction make it feel like this 'Patriarch' has the aura of a master. If he really is Fengshen's master, then surely he must be quite skilled, right?"

"I don't quite understand the words, but there's something intriguing about them."

"I registered on Weibo just to follow K3478. Let's see what happens next."

The next day, Friday, November 28, marked the last trading day of the week. The stock market had suffered a significant dip, with the market falling by 2.44%. Despite this, Fang Hong had made a move. After selling off Zhongxin Securities the previous day, he made a successful short sell, making a profit of around 460,000 yuan.

Although Zhongxin Securities had closed down by 3.31%, Fang Hong had entered the stock at a favorable price point, earning a 2.14% profit. After the market closed, he logged into his Weibo account to check the updates. The account had gained over 30,000 followers despite no content being posted yet. It was evident that Cao Chenghui's influence was working.

The First Post on K3478's Account

Fang Hong decided to post the first update on his K3478 account. After debating for a while, he chose not to post his staggering returns of 59,987.40% as it didn't align with the "low-key" persona Cao Chenghui had suggested. Instead, he decided to post a more modest update, sharing two screenshots: one showing his entry point for Zhongxin Securities, and the other showing his position in the account.

After posting, Fang Hong logged off, not staying to see the immediate reaction.

But the response was swift. In stock exchange groups, someone shared the two screenshots and commented, "The K3478 account just updated. Looks like it's really Fengshen's master, the real Patriarch!"

The group quickly became lively with responses:

"Is this real? More than 30 million funds?"

"This is the Patriarch, isn't it?"

"I don't think it's fake. The buying point is too precise."

"Did you check Zhongxin Securities' historical transactions? The entry point matches exactly."

"It's clear now. The master really knows his stuff."

Excitement spread across various stock groups, and many began to see K3478 as a legitimate, influential figure in the stock market.

Increasing Popularity

By the following day, Saturday, November 29, Fang Hong checked his Weibo account again to find that his follower count had soared to over 70,000. The comment section was flooded with messages. He was astonished by how quickly his popularity had risen.

Fang Hong quickly skimmed through the comments. One message stood out: "Can Zhongxin Securities still be a good investment tomorrow?" He decided to reply, adding a disclaimer: "The content I share is for personal purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Any profit or loss is at your own risk."

Another message asked about the stock market outlook for Zhongxin Securities, which Fang Hong responded to with a detailed analysis. "The short-term rebound looks tough, but I believe the overall trend is upward," he explained.

Then another commenter asked, "Can you share your trading strategies?"

Fang Hong responded, "There are many strategies: you can follow the leader, play the leader, engage in volatility, and more. It all depends on the situation."

Finally, a comment asked about short-term trading strategies, to which Fang Hong shared his approach: "For short-term trades, don't focus too much on value or tech; just follow the market sentiment and storylines. If you catch a hot trend, ride it out."

After replying, Fang Hong decided to log off.

Spreading the Word

As Fang Hong's replies were shared across forums and groups, retail investors started to engage in more discussions.

"This boss seems to know what he's talking about," one commented.

"He's been endorsed by Fengshen, so he must be legitimate," another replied.

As discussions continued, more investors began to look into Zhongxin Securities, wondering whether they should follow Fang Hong's advice or wait for further updates.

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