Where exactly to run? This was not something Ouyang Chen could decide with a single word.
Therefore, Li Xiaokai's team did extensive calculations. They predicted a position, and as soon as the number reached a certain point, they would immediately dump everything they held.
To create a chain reaction, Li Xiaokai even included his own bitcoins in the mix for the first time.
This was perhaps what they called quantitative change driven by quality!
So during those days, everyone seemed to be living in the company, fueled by adrenaline, constantly monitoring the price movements.
Lawyer Ma yawned, watching the young people in continuous meetings, overtime, more meetings, more overtime, non-stop.
Lawyer Ma: "It's good to be young. So much drive!"
Ouyang Chen also stood behind the large glass window, observing the unconventional team.
They had sufficient authority to use ATL's funds at will, and to satisfy their every need, everyone had to follow their arrangements at all times.
Ouyang Chen: "So fortunate to have such a good team of employees."
Lawyer Ma: "Good employees are one thing, but you're a good boss too."
Ouyang Chen: "Rare indeed, to hear you praise me."
Lawyer Ma: "Didn't you know? How high is the turnover rate in the investment industry? And our ATL's turnover rate is actually bringing down the average."
Ouyang Chen smiled. It wasn't that he was particularly skilled at managing people, but rather that he was willing to invest in them.
Look at those young people who were giving their all for him.
He could promise that every person involved in this project, upon its success, would receive a bonus of ten million yuan!
Those who wished to continue working would stay on the project; those who didn't could take an extended year-end holiday. Eventually, they would run out of money and want to return to work.
Humans chase wealth, birds die for food. It was as simple as that.
Suddenly, a roar erupted from outside. Someone had obtained a gong from the exchange, and with a clang that could wake everyone on the floor.
Lawyer Ma peeked out, her tension rising.
Lawyer Ma: "I'll go take a look!"
Li Xiaokai, like a military strategist, shouted, "It's starting! Everyone in position!!!"
Lawyer Ma excitedly ran back.
Lawyer Ma: "The price is here!!! The predicted price is here!!!"
Ouyang Chen quickly moved to the front of the large screen. The price there had to start dropping according to plan...
One second, two seconds, three seconds...
A minute passed, and everyone stared intently at that range...
Li Xiaokai: "It's changing!!!"
An employee shouted, "It's starting to drop!!!"
Finally, this agonizing minute made everyone's heart stop beating!
Li Xiaokai: "Sell, begin the run!"
Lawyer Ma repeatedly patted her chest. She had almost suffocated herself; finally, she could breathe properly.
Ouyang Chen patted her shoulder.
Ouyang Chen: "So nervous?"
Lawyer Ma: "My entire net worth."
Ouyang Chen smiled, then continued to watch the price. He certainly didn't want it to drop gradually...
Lawyer Ma: "Why aren't you nervous?"
Ouyang Chen: "It's not time for me to be nervous yet."
Lawyer Ma: "I can't take it anymore. I need to lie down for a bit. I'm getting old; I can't handle this kind of excitement."
Ouyang Chen continued to gaze at the large screen. The team behind him was cooperating with perfect synergy. The price had dropped significantly, but...
As the price accelerated its descent, Ouyang Chen's anxiety began to mount.
Ouyang Chen's mind was consumed by one question: "Did Gu Yilong not receive the signal?"
This price drop was enough to cause panic among retail investors. Why was there still no sign of Gu Yilong selling?!
Was he not participating?
At this moment, an employee suddenly shouted, "Someone's pulling it up!"
Ouyang Chen quickly hurried over.
Li Xiaokai recited a string of numbers, then called out another team member's name, telling him to follow suit. This was their code.
For the sake of secrecy, they had their own cryptic language that only their team members understood, making it feel like an underground guerrilla war...
Another employee shouted, "It's being pulled up again."
This was when Ouyang Chen truly started to feel anxious. If...
Gu Yilong: "Kid, you succeeded."
Ouyang Chen: "Thank you."
—Call ended—
Gu Yilong had already hung up, but Ouyang Chen remained frozen in his posture. He couldn't believe it; he had actually succeeded!
He had made Gu Yilong, who held the original price, run with him!
Ouyang Chen turned around and looked at the group of young people, some crying, some laughing. They hugged each other. In this moment, the glory belonged to them!
Lawyer Ma seemed to have woken up. She walked over nervously.
Lawyer Ma: "Did it succeed?"
Ouyang Chen nodded with a smile, tears welling up in his eyes.
Lawyer Ma cheered and joined them, jumping and cheering together, shouting, "Long live!"
The first ray of dawn finally brought the light of victory. From this moment on, ATL had created a historic moment!
They all deserved to be remembered!
***
Of course, how would the "leeks" know that this sharp decline was orchestrated from behind the scenes?
But Michelle from Tang Empire was going frantic. Initially, she had focused all her efforts against ATL on the regular stock market, but who could have predicted that ATL would play a diversionary tactic?
Griffin: "We tried to pull it up..."
Michelle: "Tried? I want results!"
Griffin: "Initially, it was clear that ATL couldn't withstand it, but somehow, it suddenly plummeted..."
Michelle: "Am I blind? Can't I see the plummet? I didn't call you here to repeat the news!"
Griffin: "We haven't analyzed what method ATL used to make the price drop so much..."
Michelle: "You're useless..."
Griffin: "..."
Suddenly, Michelle smashed a glass, then forcefully thrust it into Griffin's hand, causing him to cry out in pain.
Michelle: "Say, you, are, useless!"
Griffin: "I, I am, I am useless..."
Only then did Michelle pull the glass out.
Michelle: "Good. Tang Empire has no need for useless people."
Michelle turned away, and her subordinates dragged the howling Griffin out.
And at this moment, the beggar boy living in Michelle's house witnessed all of this.
Michelle suddenly changed her expression; she didn't want to frighten a child.
Michelle: "Be an obedient child."
The little boy nodded, fearfully hiding to the side.
Michelle: "If you're not obedient, you'll end up like that uncle, with broken hands and feet."
The little boy, terrified, immediately ran away.
Watching the boy flee, Michelle summoned K.
Michelle: "Any news on Axe's sister?"
K: "We sent people to the address, but it's been converted into a mall. We found nothing..."
Michelle was about to glare at K, but she wouldn't give up. Since she knew Axe had a sister, it must be fate guiding her. God must be pitying Axe, not wanting him to die like this...
Michelle: "Keep searching. I must know where that girl is now!"
K: "Understood."