Chapter 22: Protagonist—Watch Me Fool Him!
Ye Xingchen felt a surge of excitement.
What was this?
This was an opportunity!
In his previous life, Lin Beifan—the Demon King of Chaos—had relied on securities investments to skyrocket his wealth. He had accurately predicted rising stocks, gold futures, and other high-return assets, making a fortune in a short time!
And now, he was trying to do it again.
This couldn't be allowed!
He had to stop Lin Beifan's rise or at least slow him down!
But how?
Lin Beifan's intelligence was terrifying—his business instincts were inhuman. He had a deep understanding of various industries, and now he even had Liu Rumei, a highly competent financial expert, advising him.
Any obvious lie would be exposed instantly.
So—his deception had to be flawless!
It had to be logical and convincing.
After a moment of thought, Ye Xingchen frowned and said,
"I don't think investing in the securities market is a good idea right now."
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Lin Beifan raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Why do you say that?"
Liu Rumei also looked at him with curious eyes.
Ye Xingchen scratched his head and said,
"I'm just a bodyguard. I haven't read many books and don't understand complex theories. But what I do know is that the economy isn't doing well! Not just in our country, but worldwide!"
"The stock market keeps plummeting—it's all red! Investing now would be extremely risky. If you're not careful, you'll end up as just another 'chopped leek'!"
(Chopped leek: A slang term for inexperienced investors who get exploited by the market.)
"It's not just stocks. Futures and options markets are also unstable—volatile and unpredictable! And with leveraged trading, where 1 yuan can be used as 10, the risks are even higher!"
"As for bonds, they may be stable, but the returns are too slow! Mr. Lin, you're here to prove yourself—to make achievements! You don't have time to wait years for tiny profits!"
"That's why I strongly advise against investing in the securities market right now!"
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Liu Rumei was surprised.
She hadn't expected a bodyguard to provide such a thorough analysis.
Even Lin Beifan narrowed his eyes.
As expected of a protagonist—he really knows his stuff.
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Liu Rumei then said thoughtfully,
"You're right. The global economy is struggling, and the securities market is indeed unstable. Either the returns are low, or the risks are too high.
However, I still believe securities are the best option!"
"First, our capital is limited, and investment options are scarce. Second, the securities market is highly liquid. If we notice any problems, we can withdraw funds immediately and cut our losses!"
Ye Xingchen clenched his fists.
Damn! This Liu Rumei isn't easy to fool!
Looks like I need to push harder!
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Just then, Lin Beifan smiled mischievously.
"Brother Ye, your reasoning is solid! But if we don't invest in securities, what do you think we should invest in? Any suggestions?"
Ye Xingchen pretended to be dumb, scratching the back of his head with a sheepish grin.
"Ahh… I'm just a simple guy! I don't know much about investments. But if I had money, my first choice would be real estate!"
"Housing never loses value! You can live in it or rent it out—either way, it's profitable!"
"Besides, the real estate market is booming right now! Prices keep rising, so we're guaranteed to make money!"
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This was his first trap.
In his previous life, as the global economy worsened, real estate collapsed after a 20-year boom.
Even in major first-tier cities, property values plummeted.
If Lin Beifan invested in real estate now, not only would he fail to profit, but his capital would get trapped!
Moreover, Ye Xingchen had already set up an escape route for himself.
"I'm just a simple guy! I don't know much about investments!"
Even if Lin Beifan lost money, he couldn't blame a clueless bodyguard, right?
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However, Liu Rumei immediately countered.
"Yes, the domestic real estate market is hot right now. But as you said, the economy is declining—both globally and domestically.
"And real estate is heavily driven by capital flow. When the economy slows, real estate will definitely suffer!"
"We're already entering a 'real estate winter.' Investing in property right now is extremely unwise!"
"Plus, our available capital is too small! 100 million yuan? How many properties could we even buy in Mohai City?
"If we buy too many, we won't be able to afford them. If we buy too few, it's not worth the effort. There's no point in getting involved in this mess!"
Ye Xingchen was stunned.
As expected of the Demon King's right-hand woman—she even predicted the real estate collapse!
She's not easy to fool…
Looks like I'll have to use some real skill!
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He quickly adjusted his strategy and said seriously,
"Then how about the education industry?"
Lin Beifan and Liu Rumei both looked at him with interest.
Ye Xingchen continued,
"As the saying goes, 'No matter how poor you are, you can't neglect education. No matter how hard life is, you can't let your children suffer!'"
"Parents will always prioritize their children's education! Even if they're frugal in daily life, they'll spend tens of thousands on tutoring classes!"
"The education industry is booming! Did you know it already employs tens of millions and has an industry scale of over a trillion yuan?"
"And unlike other sectors, education isn't affected by economic downturns!"
"If we invest in education, we're guaranteed huge profits!"
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Ye Xingchen watched Lin Beifan closely.
This should work, right?