Chapter 286: We Were Too Forward!

After hearing Su Hong’s reckless words, a chill filled Shen Fei’s heart.

“Do you even understand what you’re saying? How dare you say this to me? When Su Ruyan dug up all the dirt from my past, did she think about our bond as classmates? She even sued my vice president and demanded the formula for our company’s scar cream. Is this what you call friendship from my middle school days with your daughter? Isn’t it laughable? Your daughter actually wants to destroy me completely!”

Destroy.

These two words, light as they seemed, felt incredibly heavy to Su Hong and Xiao Han.

On the side, Han Xinyan felt even more confused after hearing this. After all, Shen Fei had never mentioned any of this to her before.

What exactly had happened?

“And there’s no question of reconciliation! I will never agree to any reconciliation! If you really want your daughter to suffer less, let her confess voluntarily! As for everything else, don’t even think about it!” Shen Fei said coldly.

“What? Shen, do you even have a heart? Could it be that when you pursued my daughter and she rejected you, you’re now getting revenge?” Su Hong’s face immediately darkened, and she angrily pointed at Shen Fei.

“Hmph! Revenge on a woman? I never wanted that!” Shen Fei glared coldly at the unreasonable woman, then turned to Xiao Han.

“You’re Su Ruyan’s lawyer, right? As a lawyer, when helping your client, you should understand the situation more thoroughly! Yes, I did have feelings for Su Ruyan in middle school, but she rejected me! After that, we never had any contact! Later, when she became a saleswoman, I bumped into her when I was buying a house. She ignored the fact that I had a family and frequently contacted me, expressing her lingering feelings for me! That’s why I deleted her! After that, she held a grudge and began this series of actions to get back at me!”

“First, gathering evidence and hiring online trolls to spread rumors! Then, deliberately approaching my company’s vice president to use her looks to extract the scar cream formula! You must know how popular this scar cream has been recently. Don’t you understand the significance behind it? If the vice president was really threatened and handed over the formula, that would be a huge loss for our company!”

“Lawyer, please stop with the irrelevant actions! We have already entrusted everything to the highly respected lawyer Gao Fenda. With the judicial process assisting, everything will be fair, open, and just! If she’s innocent, there’s no need for you to seek a solution! But if she’s guilty, she will face the punishment she deserves! You shouldn’t have come here privately!”

Shen Fei’s words were blunt and direct.

If the other party knew how to behave, he wouldn’t have spoken so straightforwardly.

He had done nothing wrong to Han Xinyan, but their sudden appearance would inevitably make her suspicious.

Xiao Han’s face turned red with anger after hearing Shen Fei’s words.

She had no knowledge of these matters at all. Otherwise, given the situation, it would have been better not to take on this case than to shamelessly continue pursuing it.

“Mr. Shen, Ms. Han, we were too forward!”

With this thought, Xiao Han immediately decided not to continue with the dispute.

“You certainly were,” Shen Fei said淡淡地.

Xiao Han was stunned but felt no anger in her heart.

She turned to leave, but Su Hong wasn’t about to give up easily.

“Mr. Shen, Su Ruyan did make some mistakes, but can’t you be magnanimous and let her off? She’s had a tough time these years! Even if you just speak up to reduce her sentence, that would help!”

“Damn! Had a tough time? No matter how tough her life is, has it been harder than mine? I had no power, no status, and struggled at the bottom for so long to get to where I am today! But your daughter, if she doesn’t like me, she wants to destroy me! Is that her version of having a hard time?”

Shen Fei sneered.

Su Hong, hearing this, still wanted to argue, but before she could speak, Xiao Han pulled her away.

Inside the office, the atmosphere became quiet.

Shen Fei and Han Xinyan exchanged glances.

They were silent for a long while before Han Xinyan raised her eyebrows and asked, “Aren’t you going to explain anything to me?”

“Explain? Didn’t I explain just now?” Shen Fei shrugged helplessly.

“That was your explanation? You never even mentioned it to me before!” Han Xinyan rolled her eyes at him and said irritably.

“Tsk, I didn’t think there was anything to explain. Yes, I did pursue her in middle school, but that was just teenage hormones. After she rejected me, I never contacted her again!” Shen Fei said, laughing loudly.

“Tsk, after all that, do you hate her?” Han Xinyan suddenly asked coldly.

This question caught Shen Fei off guard. He paused, then laughed and said, “Hate? Not really. She’s just a stranger to me now! Besides, it was just youthful hormones back then. I’m fine with how things have turned out!”

Shen Fei spoke so calmly.

Little did he know, Han Xinyan, hearing this, coldly snorted.

“Then, why didn’t you tell me about her constantly harassing you after you bought the house?”

“Well, it’s hard to explain, you know? When I went to buy the house, I never expected to run into her! She only contacted me because she saw I had money! Otherwise, we would’ve never met! I understood her intentions weren’t pure. I’m telling you, wasn’t that just us getting angry and arguing?” Shen Fei chuckled.

“Tsk, so you’re saying that if she hadn’t been after your money, you two might have been together?” Han Xinyan asked.

Han Xinyan asked this with a hint of insecurity in her heart.

She had seen Su Ruyan’s photos. Though they were both quite beautiful, their styles were completely different. She was the gentle type, while Su Ruyan was the seductive type!

Little did she know, Shen Fei laughed bitterly and said, “That’s really not the case! And besides, do you think I have such bad taste?”

Seeing his wife still sulking, Shen Fei took a few steps toward her and put his arm around her shoulders.

“Are you that worried about me? I’m unworthy of you, Han Xinyan. It’s an honor for me to have met you in this life! In this life, I, Shen Fei, only recognize you as the one woman!”

Hearing these sweet words, Han Xinyan shyly lowered her head.

At that moment, in a small, dilapidated house in a village in Shenzhen, two large men looked at a photo on the table, their lewd smiles spreading.

The child in the photo smiled brightly, full of sunshine.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 287: When Are We Taking Action?

“Big Brother, you called me here just to look at this kid? What’s so interesting about a photo? The kid from the widow next door looks prettier and even runs errands for us!”

One of the bald men looked at the scar-faced man beside him, puzzled.

“Second Brother, are you stupid or just slow? Why did we form the ‘Four Freaks of Jiangnan’ back then? To make money! And now, this is a golden opportunity!”

The scar-faced man, with a menacing look and a large scar across his face, replied seriously.

“An opportunity? What opportunity? I don’t see it!”

The bald man lit a cigarette, took a few deep puffs, and handed the stub to the scar-faced man.

The scar-faced man frowned, snatched the cigarette, and threw it on the ground.

“What the hell! You call me Big Brother, and then hand me a cigarette butt?”

“Wait, wait! You don’t know how precious this is! Do you know what brand this is? Hua Zi! I saved up for ages just to buy a pack, and you threw it away?”

The bald man picked up the cigarette butt from the ground, blew on it, checked for a spark, and stuck it back in his mouth.

“Damn it! You’re impossible!”

The scar-faced man kicked him and scolded, “You’re ugly as hell! If you don’t save money, how are you going to find a wife? I mean…”

“Alright, cut it out! If we’re talking ugly, you’re number one!”

The bald man rolled his eyes and quickly changed the subject, worried the scar-faced man would keep lecturing him.

“Big Brother, enough of this nonsense! What’s this moneymaking opportunity you’re talking about? Wait, the door opened—Sixth Brother’s here!”

At that, the scar-faced man glared at him, clearly frustrated.

The door creaked open, and a skinny man peeked his head inside. “Big Brother, Second Brother!”

“Sixth Brother, hurry up! Big Brother has something important to say!”

Hearing this, the skinny man stepped into the room.

Once everyone was present, the scar-faced man cleared his throat, pointed to the photo of the little girl, and said seriously, “Do you know who this kid is?”

“No idea!”

The bald man and the skinny man spoke in unison.

“You’ve heard of Scar Balm, right? The super popular product? This girl is the daughter of its founder!”

The scar-faced man explained.

“Scar Balm? What’s that? Is it really that popular? I’ve never heard of it!”

The bald man looked genuinely confused.

Hearing this, the scar-faced man’s anger flared again.

“Are you kidding me? Didn’t I tell you to stop watching those stupid videos all day? Your brain is mush! Even if you don’t watch short videos, can’t you at least check the news? How are you this clueless about what’s going on in the world?”

Frustrated, the scar-faced man glared at him.

The bald man, knowing he was in the wrong, muttered weakly, “I’d look if I could! You’re the one who put passwords on the browser! All I did was watch a few short videos—is that such a big deal?”

“…”

The scar-faced man, seething with anger, kicked him again.

“You call those short videos? What about all those livestream apps you downloaded? You blew the tens of thousands I gave you on female streamers! What, did you like hearing them call you ‘Big Brother’? Or were you hoping for a private meetup?”

“Alright, Big Brother, stop scolding him!”

The skinny man jumped in to smooth things over and then turned to the bald man.

“Second Brother, you really should check the news more often! Scar Balm isn’t just popular—it’s a goldmine! Daily sales are tens of thousands of units, worth hundreds of thousands!”

“Whoa, really? Damn! That’s like a treasure chest!”

The bald man’s eyes widened in disbelief, inhaling sharply.

The scar-faced man ignored him and turned to the skinny man.

“Sixth Brother, this photo was taken by Brother Li. After seeing how popular Scar Balm is, Brother Li got curious and started digging for information. He found out this little girl is the daughter of the Scar Balm boss. She’s in kindergarten, and Brother Li works security there.”

“So, Big Brother, are we going after this little girl?”

The skinny man sounded excited.

The scar-faced man lowered his voice and continued, “Brother Li has been observing for a while. The girl’s parents seem newly rich and aren’t very cautious yet. The parents pick her up every day, so our chances of success are high.”

“Big Brother, if the girl’s family is so rich, how much should we ask for?”

The bald man sniffed, his eyes gleaming with greed.

“You’re so short-sighted! Asking for money is too obvious! Look, the kid’s father just invested in building a factory. Do you think they’ll have cash lying around?”

“Then what should we ask for? We’re not kidnapping her for fun, are we?”

The bald man chuckled awkwardly, scratching his shiny head.

“Of course, we’ll demand the Scar Balm formula! That’s far safer than asking for money! If we ask for cash, there’s too much risk. But if we get the formula, we can sell it for millions! Sixth Brother knows a bit about computers—he can make them send us the formula and use some hacking tricks so no one can trace us. It’s safe, and we’ll make a fortune!”

“But Big Brother, what would we do with the formula? Start our own company? We don’t have the money for that!”

“Shut up!”

The scar-faced man snapped, clearly annoyed.

“Scar Balm is selling like crazy. The formula is worth at least three to five billion! If we sell it, someone will buy it. If no one in the country wants it, we’ll sell it overseas. There are plenty of manufacturers who would pay handsomely for it!”

“Three to five billion? Holy crap! That’s insane!”

The bald man gawked, unable to believe what he was hearing.

The scar-faced man ignored his shock and looked at both men with determination.

“So, when are we doing this, Big Brother? If we pull this off, we’ll be set for life!”

“Isn’t that why I called you here? Go get ready—we’re leaving soon!”

The scar-faced man’s mood was visibly upbeat.

The other two eagerly nodded, their faces filled with excitement.

At that moment, all three men were filled with visions of a glorious future, as if they were just one step away from reaching the pinnacle of their lives.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 288: A Crisis Emerges!

After sending off Su Ruyan’s mother and the entrusted lawyer, Shen Fei quickly put the matter out of his mind.

After all, if there was something to resolve, they shouldn’t be looking for him!

Shen Fei stayed in the company for a while before driving back to Yunhe Villa.

At the same time, the incident involving the Tesla car owner protesting with a loudspeaker in Beijing began to gain traction on the internet.

The situation drew widespread attention from netizens.

As the controversy escalated, other Tesla electric car owners started coming forward one after another.

The core of the issue was the same for all of them—the problem with Tesla’s braking system.

Since this issue concerns life safety, the situation became increasingly serious.

The controversy extended beyond China, with international media also beginning to cover similar Tesla issues abroad.

Many enthusiastic netizens brought foreign news and reports about Tesla’s problems into Chinese online forums.

This forced Tesla’s long-hidden problems into public view.

In just two days, Tesla, once a market darling with an excellent reputation, saw its popularity plummet to rock bottom.

—

At Chengyou Technology.

“Holy crap!”

Jiang Tiancheng, who had been relaxing in his boss chair, lost his balance and fell straight to the floor when he saw the headline news.

Before he could stand up, his phone began vibrating on the carpet.

It was a call from Duan Guxiang.

“Tiancheng, have you seen the headlines? Wow!”

Duan Guxiang’s shocked voice came through the receiver.

Although he sounded surprised, there was also a hint of excitement.

“I saw it! Those Tesla owners are now revolting against the company!” Jiang Tiancheng replied solemnly.

His tone remained calm, but inside he was ecstatic.

After all, he had invested seven billion into shorting Tesla stock using 60x leverage!

If Tesla’s stock price dropped due to this crisis, the profits he would rake in would be unimaginable.

“Now, netizens across the globe are bashing Tesla! The incident with the Chinese car owner was just a spark. Once someone steps forward, all Tesla owners who’ve previously had grievances will join the fight. I predict that after today, Tesla will face a serious reputation crisis!” Duan Guxiang analyzed rationally.

Although he had invested five billion, which wasn’t much for a wealthy second-generation like him, the unfolding events had him feeling exhilarated.

A 60x leverage on five billion—if Tesla’s crisis exploded, the returns would far surpass his initial investment!

“This is insane. Do you think Brother Fei already predicted this crisis would happen? Or maybe…he orchestrated this from behind the scenes? I know it sounds impossible, but that’s the only explanation I can think of!” Duan Guxiang exclaimed in awe.

“Hey, stop talking nonsense! Brother Fei orchestrating this? That’s ridiculous. He probably predicted it!” Jiang Tiancheng retorted with a laugh.

“That’s incredible! Really! From the moment Brother Fei told us to short Tesla, to the early morning when we invested everything, to this current Tesla crisis—it feels like a dream! How did Brother Fei see this coming?” Duan Guxiang marveled.

Jiang Tiancheng frowned slightly.

“Old Duan, let me tell you this. I understand that this is your first time making money with Brother Fei, so you’re excited—it’s normal. When I first did this with Brother Fei, I felt the same. But Brother Fei trusts you, which is why he let you join in. You better keep your curiosity in check. If you annoy Brother Fei, he won’t take you along next time!”

Hearing this, Duan Guxiang took a deep breath to calm himself.

“I understand now! Brother Fei is no ordinary person. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have dared to use 60x leverage to short Tesla! This is my first time, so I got overexcited. But I’ll be careful—I won’t act like this in front of Brother Fei!”

Seeing that Duan Guxiang had settled down, Jiang Tiancheng nodded in relief.

“Good, as long as you get it.”

After a brief pause, he added, “How about we meet up somewhere and call Yuan Tai? We can discuss this together.”

“Should we invite Brother Fei?” Duan Guxiang asked hesitantly.

“Brother Fei? Of course, I’d love to invite him! But do you think he has time? He’s always busy. I’ve already been turned down several times!” Jiang Tiancheng said, a bit dejected.

“Alright, just us then,” Duan Guxiang replied.

—

At that moment, the evening sky was tinged with red.

The sun set and the cool breeze blew softly.

Inside Yunhe Villa.

After dinner, the family of three sat idly on the sofa.

“Shen Fei, did you see what happened with Tesla today?” Han Xinyan suddenly exclaimed in shock.

Hearing this, Shen Fei smiled faintly.

Of course he knew!

Not only that, but he also understood exactly how the situation would develop.

“I saw the videos. I was about to discuss it with you. Do you still want to buy a Tesla now?”

“Of course not! But tell me, how could something like this happen to Tesla? Is someone deliberately sabotaging them?” Han Xinyan asked curiously.

“Well, Tesla owners fighting for their rights is perfectly normal. People buy cars expecting safety and convenience. I doubt it’s sabotage. It’s likely that some car owners experienced unresolved issues with their cars, leading to this outcry,” Shen Fei explained with a smile.

“True! But of all things to fail, why the brakes? Do you think Tesla’s growth will be limited by this crisis?” Han Xinyan wondered.

“That’s hard to say. If the issue was only in China, it could be easily managed. All Tesla would need to do is have their regional managers handle the situation with humility. But now the problem is global, not just local. I doubt Tesla’s shareholders will get a good night’s sleep for the next few days,” Shen Fei said seriously.

“Phew, good thing we didn’t get involved! Otherwise, we’d be in trouble too!” Han Xinyan said with lingering fear, patting her chest.

Shen Fei smiled but remained silent.

If Han Xinyan found out that he had shorted Tesla stock with twelve billion using 60x leverage, her first reaction definitely wouldn’t be admiration.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 289: Does This Mean Their Brains Haven’t Short-Circuited?

At the Huaxiyue Restaurant.

Exquisite dishes were placed on the table, but the three men sitting around had no interest in the food.

“Yuantai, what do you think of this situation?”

Jiang Tiancheng was visibly excited. Before Hu Yuantai could reply, he continued,

“The Tesla brake crisis—both domestically and internationally—is erupting now! I think Tesla’s stock price is bound to plummet!”

Unexpectedly, Hu Yuantai disagreed.

“The real factor influencing Tesla’s stock market isn’t domestic—it’s international! Although the domestic market is significant for many multinational corporations, it’s still relatively small compared to their global market. Besides, if this issue only happened in China, they could simply throw some money at the problem, resolve it, and maybe even gain some goodwill to boost the stock price again. Even if the price dips, do you think Wall Street elites will just sit idly by?”

Hu Yuantai shared his thoughts, pausing before adding,

“This time, it all depends on how Tesla’s representatives handle the crisis. If they manage it well, the issue could be resolved. But if they remain arrogant, it might trigger a chain reaction!”

Hearing this, Duan Guxiang jumped in excitedly,

“Yuantai, I think the chain reaction has already started! Look at the viral video of the woman protesting at the car show— it immediately topped domestic search trends! Plus, internationally, more and more reports are surfacing about similar brake issues with Tesla vehicles. Problems that were once buried are now being unearthed… In other words, the whole world is waiting for Tesla’s next move!”

“Yes, I’m aware of that. That’s why I said if Tesla resolves the issue properly in China, they’ll contain the domestic crisis. But the bigger concern is their global market. Resolving one crisis is easier than dealing with two at once. That said, I’ve never been impressed with Tesla’s PR abilities. If they continue with their arrogant attitude, their stock price will inevitably take a hit. No matter how strong the capital behind Tesla is, it won’t help.”

Hu Yuantai spoke with conviction.

“Seriously? Tesla still dares to be arrogant at this point?” Jiang Tiancheng was astonished.

“Who knows? Tesla is most famous for its cold, dismissive attitude toward problems!” Hu Yuantai sneered.

Suddenly, Duan Guxiang’s expression changed, his excitement evident.

“Speak of the devil!”

Seeing the puzzled looks from the other two, Duan Guxiang quickly explained,

“The representative for Tesla’s China region just released a statement!”

He opened the statement on his phone. After reading it, Duan Guxiang froze.

“Is the Tesla China representative out of his mind?”

“Huh? What did it say?” Jiang Tiancheng asked in confusion.

“The statement claims that the female car owner at the Beijing car show acted maliciously, and Tesla will sue her to prevent her from getting what she wants!”

Duan Guxiang summarized the statement.

“Hiss… Does this mean their brains haven’t short-circuited? How can they still adopt such a hardline stance right now?” Jiang Tiancheng was stunned.

“I think so too! Releasing such a statement now is absolute madness. If they keep this up, Tesla is going to face a boycott soon!” Duan Guxiang chimed in.

“It’s not surprising! Tesla’s attitude in China has always been arrogant. In fact, this applies to many foreign companies. It’s nothing new. But this time, they’ve likely miscalculated. With issues both at home and abroad—and involving people’s safety—they’re in for a rough time! I predict the stock market…”

Hu Yuantai stopped mid-sentence, a look of anticipation crossing his face.

Let Tesla continue being arrogant globally. The more stubborn they were, the happier it made him and his friends—though realistically, that scenario was unlikely.

“Yuantai, where do you think Tesla’s stock price will fall to this time?” Jiang Tiancheng asked, voicing their shared concern.

“It’s hard to say. It all depends on how Tesla handles the situation globally. For the elites abroad, as long as it doesn’t affect their own countries, it’s a minor issue. But if public outrage grows internationally, calls to boycott Tesla will only get louder. At that point, even the capital behind Tesla might pull out. I’d say the stock could fall by at least 20%!”

“At least 20%?”

For a company with a market cap of hundreds of billions, a 20% drop would mean losses in the billions. Once the downward trend starts, it would be incredibly difficult to stop.

“If Brother Fei targeted this moment, it’s because he knows the problem won’t be easy to solve! I’m only estimating a 20% drop, but with our 60x leverage, we’ll still make a fortune!” Jiang Tiancheng grinned.

“20%? That’s a 1200% profit for us! Just think about it!” Hu Yuantai chuckled.

“Hiss…”

Jiang Tiancheng sucked in a breath. A 1200% return on 7 billion yuan meant they’d make 84 billion yuan!

That figure was beyond staggering.

“Still, let’s watch the market closely. If Tesla’s handlers manage to contain the situation quickly, 20% might be the ceiling. Otherwise, we just sit back and wait for the good news.”

Hu Yuantai continued,

“Given Tesla’s arrogance, though, I don’t think this will end anytime soon. I suspect the decline might exceed our expectations.”

“Exactly! If Brother Fei targeted this short-term opportunity, it’ll definitely be swift, precise, and profitable. As for how ‘short-term’ it’ll be… After last time, I’ve learned not to ask too many questions!” Jiang Tiancheng laughed.

Hearing this, Hu Yuantai exchanged knowing smiles with the others.

After all, every time Shen Fei acted, the results were extraordinary.

“Tiancheng is right! Besides, if Brother Fei put in 1.2 billion yuan of his own money, the profits will be massive. Let’s just wait for his next instructions!”

“So, what are we waiting for? Let’s eat quickly! After dinner, we’ll head to Old Hu’s place and watch Tesla’s U.S. stock performance live! That’s real money right there!”

Jiang Tiancheng urged, hastily finishing his meal under the disapproving stares of Hu Yuantai and Duan Guxiang.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 290: Sell Now!

At 9:30 PM, it was the opening time of the U.S. stock market.

In the midst of a crisis, the stock price of Tesla (referred to here as 特思蜡) plummeted as soon as trading began.

At a time when most people should have been relaxing and enjoying the quiet of the night, financial tycoons and many investors found themselves unable to sleep or eat due to the day’s events.

Despite efforts to salvage the situation, Tesla’s arrogant handling of the issue only fueled its continued decline.

By the time the market closed, Tesla’s stock had dropped by 12%.

At the same time, “Tesla’s stock price plummets” became a trending headline across all major platforms.

A single-day drop of 12% set a new record for the fastest decline in U.S. stock history.

The car owner who protested at Tesla’s auto show was jokingly hailed by netizens as the “heroine who made Tesla lose hundreds of billions in market value in a single day.”

More talked about than the heroine herself was Tesla’s unbearably arrogant attitude in dealing with the situation.

Videos of the car show incident flooded social media, with some opportunistic creators even making short parody skits to mock the event.

The person in charge of Tesla’s China operations was suddenly treated like a rat in the streets, and the previously popular Tesla electric cars at the show were met with frequent disdain.

—

Shen Fei, however, paid little attention to these developments.

Even though he had invested 1.2 billion with 60x leverage to short Tesla, he remained calm and expressionless, as though the matter had nothing to do with him.

The day passed without any waves, and U.S. markets opened again.

Despite Tesla’s regional managers making emergency efforts during the day, the stock price continued to plunge.

Day 1: Down 12%

Day 2: Down 13%

Day 3: Down 12%

By Day 4, the stock price was still crashing.

With just 30 minutes left until market close, Tesla’s stock price dropped another 10%.

In just a few days, Tesla’s stock price had fallen 47%, losing nearly half its value. Tesla’s market capitalization had evaporated by hundreds of billions.

—

At Yunhe Villa, in the study room, Shen Fei finally paid close attention to Tesla’s stock movement.

Staying up late, he noticed there were still about 20 minutes until the U.S. market closed. He immediately called Jiang Tiancheng.

—

At Hu Yuantai’s residence, Jiang Tiancheng stared at Tesla’s plummeting stock price as if struck by lightning, sitting in stunned silence.

“Four days! It’s been four whole days!”

Every time Tesla’s stock price dropped 1%, his account grew by tens of millions.

At this point, Tesla’s stock had fallen by 41%, and with 60x leverage on short positions, his account had gained over 10 billion yuan.

“Over 10 billion in just four days! This is insane!”

The sheer speed of making money left Jiang Tiancheng feeling dazed, as though money was raining from the sky.

Hu Yuantai and Duan Guxiang, who were with him, were equally stunned.

—

Just then, a familiar ringtone broke their trance. All three turned their heads sharply, and when they saw the caller ID, they shivered involuntarily.

“It’s Fei-ge’s call!”

Jiang Tiancheng took several deep breaths to calm himself before answering and putting the call on speaker.

“Fei-ge!”

Though composed, his voice still trembled slightly.

“What’s going on with you?” Shen Fei teased, detecting the tremor in Jiang Tiancheng’s tone.

“Fei-ge, it’s been only four days, and with our 60x leverage short on Tesla, we’ve made 2,400% profit! This is insane!” Jiang Tiancheng exclaimed, unable to hide his amazement.

Shen Fei chuckled. “It’s nothing special. Calm yourself. I called to tell you to sell everything now!”

“Sell everything? Fei-ge, aren’t we going to keep playing? At this rate of decline, there’s definitely more profit to be made!” Jiang Tiancheng argued.

He had full trust in Shen Fei after previous experiences, but this time, Tesla’s rapid decline was too tempting. Making over 10 billion in just four days had gotten to his head.

“Listen to me! Sell everything before the market closes. If you wait until tomorrow, you might lose more than you gain. You really think Tesla’s people are going to sit back and do nothing? I’m sure they’ll take action tomorrow. Selling now is the safest bet!” Shen Fei said calmly.

Hearing this, Jiang Tiancheng’s excitement instantly subsided.

“Got it! I’ll tell Hu Yuantai right away!”

“Good.”

With that, Shen Fei hung up.

—

Back in the room, Jiang Tiancheng turned to the others.

“What do you two think of what Fei-ge just said?”

“If Fei-ge says sell, we sell. Getting out now is the safest move,” Hu Yuantai agreed.

His fingers flew across the keyboard, but then he paused and looked at the others.

“Are you two staying in or pulling out together?”

“Of course we’re pulling out together!” Jiang Tiancheng and Duan Guxiang replied in unison.

While reluctant to sell, they trusted Shen Fei’s judgment without question. Turning 700 million into 10 billion in four days was already more than enough.

“Alright, let’s get out together!”

Hu Yuantai nodded and sold all the stocks in one swift move.

—

The sale was executed quickly, but it still drew attention.

Under normal circumstances, with Tesla’s robust position and massive market capitalization, no one would have noticed a 2.7 billion short with 60x leverage.

But this was no ordinary time. Tesla was already reeling, and the market was volatile.

Despite Hu Yuantai’s caution, someone noticed the trade.

“Damn! Who’s the genius that shorted Tesla with $4-5 billion and 60x leverage? The timing is just too perfect!”

In a luxurious office, a middle-aged man frowned as he scrutinized the subtle fluctuations in Tesla’s stock price.