Chapter 91 - Dancing with the Pulse of the Times
Chapter 91 - Dancing with the Pulse of the Times
Fang Hong's words left Hua Yu deeply impressed. It was only now that he fully understood why his father had urged him to seek guidance from Fang Hong with humility. To possess such insight at such a young age—one could only call it genius.
Of course, Fang Hong never liked being called a genius.
The two chatted for a while longer before Fang Hong eventually left the company.
In the days that followed, Fang Hong resumed his comfortable university life, slowing his pace while ensuring steady progress in his career. He had long understood that true success wasn't about overexerting oneself but about moving at the right rhythm.
Talented people who overwork themselves often meet early ends.
Philosophy suggests that every person comes into this world with a destined mission. Once that mission is fulfilled, they leave, returning to the heavens.
As Fang Hong had mentioned to Hua Yu earlier, the grand forces of nature dictate the course of things. Those who attempt to defy this order—constantly planning, strategizing, and overthinking—often find themselves lost, drained, and defeated.
In contrast, those who achieve greatness do not overfill their minds with excessive thoughts. Instead, they embrace clarity, allowing the natural flow of ideas to guide them. When the mind is cluttered with personal obsessions, there is no room for divine inspiration. But an empty mind, one unburdened by unnecessary distractions, becomes a vessel through which the universe communicates its plans.
Often, the best solutions come not from forceful thinking but from moments of stillness.
Fang Hong was someone who understood this principle well. He respected the flow of time, acting only when the moment was right. Until then, he waited patiently—eating when hungry, resting when tired, and enjoying life when possible.
Trying to outmaneuver fate only leads to ruin.
It was the same with stock trading. When the right opportunity wasn't present, there was no need to force a move. Instead, one simply waited for the perfect opening.
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Monday, December 15th
As the new trading week began, the A-share market opened with sharp fluctuations.
By early afternoon, at precisely 13:23, the market took a steep dive. Shanqi Coking Coal plummeted by -6.38%, and Hitong Securities followed with a rapid decline of -3.61%.
Fang Hong acted swiftly, seizing the opportunity to enter both stocks. The trading volume wasn't overly exaggerated, but these stocks each had at least five to six billion in turnover. He executed batch purchases, ensuring an optimal entry price.
Shanqi Coking Coal, backed by Qunxing Capital, was set for a strong rebound. Fang Hong knew that Qunxing's latest stock pledge funds would be injected into the market the next day, driving up Shanqi Coking Coal's position by 50 million shares. Essentially, Qunxing was unknowingly carrying the burden for him.
Meanwhile, Hitong Securities had been suffering from negative sentiment due to the recent lifting of restricted shares. Just last month, it had been crushed by three consecutive limit-downs. However, Fang Hong anticipated a rapid recovery and positioned himself accordingly, expecting a daily limit the following day.
This time, he didn't announce his moves on Weibo.
With over 1.5 million followers, his influence was now too significant. Although both stocks had substantial market capitalizations, they weren't large enough to absorb a flood of retail investors following his lead. To maintain discretion, he chose to release his updates only after selling his positions.
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Tuesday, December 16th
As expected, both Shanqi Coking Coal and Hitong Securities hit their daily limit by the end of the trading session.
Shanqi Coking Coal saw a trading volume exceeding 700 million yuan, while Hitong Securities surged with a total turnover of 1.24 billion yuan. Fang Hong took advantage of the momentum, cashing out 29.7 million yuan from Hitong Securities while holding onto Shanqi Coking Coal for further gains.
With fresh capital in hand, he immediately rotated into Zhongguo Ping An, a blue-chip stock with a market capitalization exceeding 200 billion yuan. That day, Zhongguo Ping An had a volatile session, falling as much as 3.45% before rebounding to close in the green at over 1% up.
In the final moments before the close, the stock showed signs of slipping back into the red. Seizing the opportunity, Fang Hong injected nearly 30 million yuan, propping up the price and securing a prime position.
By the end of the day, the move had already yielded a profit of over 5 million yuan, pushing his total assets to 59 million yuan.
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December 17th - 19th: A Week of Gains
For the next three trading days, the market trended upward. On Thursday, December 18th, the index surged by +1.97%, reclaiming the 2000-point threshold.
During this time, Fang Hong remained focused on his core positions—Shanqi Coking Coal and Zhongguo Ping An—without making unnecessary adjustments.
On Friday, December 19th, he decided it was time to exit.
By the afternoon, the market showed signs of stalling. Zhongguo Ping An had seen heavy trading, with over 1.7 billion yuan in turnover, while Shanqi Coking Coal had also surged to nearly 100 million yuan. Both stocks ranked among the top ten in daily trading volume.
Shanqi Coking Coal had climbed nearly 20% over the week, and with tactical trading, Fang Hong managed to extract a 32% profit, netting 8.64 million yuan. Zhongguo Ping An, meanwhile, had gained 11%, yielding him a return of 5.65 million yuan. Combined with his earlier gains from Hitong Securities, his total profit for the week reached approximately 17 million yuan.
By now, his total assets had soared to 71 million yuan.
After closing his positions, he chose not to re-enter the market, opting instead to take a well-earned break.
By market close, the index had stabilized at 2018.46 points, up +0.14%.
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Late Night Reflections
At around 9:30 PM, Fang Hong logged into his Weibo account. His inbox was flooded with over 99+ unread messages—a daily occurrence by now. After skimming through them, he decided against replying. Instead, he composed a new post:
> "Traded a few large-cap stocks this week. Took profits today as no strong buying points emerged late in the session. Earnings this week were steady—nothing extraordinary, but satisfactory."
He attached screenshots of his trade executions and portfolio market value but hesitated before posting.
Something was missing—a picture to add impact.
He searched the web for a meme that conveyed "The signs are here, another wave is coming." However, it suddenly dawned on him—this was 2008, long before that meme had even surfaced.
With a sigh, he realized he'd have to find an alternative image to capture the same sentiment.
Just as he was about to upload a suitable picture, He Xuan entered the room. Dressed in a silk pajama set, she lazily draped herself onto the couch beside him.
Seeing his screen, her eyes sparkled. "Wow~, you're already at 70 million? I haven't checked in a few days!"
Fang Hong calmly updated his post, then glanced at her. "Just don't go telling your friends I'm the owner of the K3478 account."
She giggled. "Mmm~, of course not."
He Xuan knew better than to betray his trust—her comfortable lifestyle depended on it.
For now, Fang Hong leaned back, watching the flickering lights of the city. The game never stopped, but sometimes, even the best players knew when to pause.