Chapter 102
Just as Justin finished speaking, the stock market took another wild turn.
After a period of consolidation, StellaTech Group's stock chart shot up like a rocket, hitting the upper limit and staying there.
Justin seized the moment and invested all the remaining money.
Three hundred million dollars!
A massive three hundred million dollars, locking in the upward trend.
Meanwhile, retail investors and speculators were buzzing about StellaTech Group's stock price.
Many of them regretted not buying in earlier.
But now, they were convinced that StellaTech Group's stock had bottomed out and was rebounding.
This was the perfect time to jump in and cash out big!
Retail investors and speculators rushed in like a swarm, creating a chaotic scene.
The number of buy orders at the upper limit kept skyrocketing, reaching hundreds of thousands within a minute.
It was clear that the demand from outside investors was incredibly strong.
"Justin! Justin! This is beyond my wildest dreams!"
"This is a huge win!"
"You really are the genius I went through so much trouble to find."
"You deserve the title of stock market prodigy!"
Stanford was ecstatic, practically spitting as he spoke.
His excitement mirrored the soaring stock price.
Justin nodded but kept his focus on the data and charts on the screen.
His eyes were sharp, watching every tiny change.
Justin's fingers tapped lightly on the desk, even though the stock price was firmly locked at the upper limit.
But his gut told him that things were going too smoothly, which felt off.
It was too smooth, and he couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.
"Mr. Ferguson, I feel like things are progressing too smoothly."
"It feels just like yesterday."
Hearing this, Stanford calmed down a bit.
"Justin, are you worried about something?"
Justin propped his head on his hand, looking puzzled and confused.
"It's too smooth, Mr. Ferguson."
"It makes me uneasy."
"Why hasn't that mysterious organization made a move today?"
"The enemy is in the shadows, and we're out in the open."
Stanford picked up on Justin's concern and, recalling yesterday's events, began to worry as well.
"The people behind this must be planning something!"
Justin thought for a moment and then said, "I don't know. But we must stay vigilant."
"The stock market is like a battlefield; anything can happen at any time."
Time ticked by, and until the market closed for the morning, Justin didn't notice anything unusual.
The stock price remained firmly at the upper limit, and the trading volume was within normal ranges.
This eased Justin's unease a bit.
But he knew the real battle might just be starting.
Meanwhile, Alvin and Sam had cleaned their house spotless before leisurely heading to Shirley's office.
On the way, Sam kept giving Alvin puzzled looks.
Whenever Alvin noticed and looked back, Sam would quickly turn away, pretending nothing had happened.
Alvin rolled his eyes at Sam, thinking he was getting anxious again.
Alvin knew exactly what Sam was worried about.
But Alvin wasn't worried at all!
He was confident he could handle Stanford and Justin perfectly.
With this thought, Alvin wore a confident smile.
Walking into Shirley's office, Alvin's steps were relaxed and unhurried.
"Shirley, we're here."
Alvin smiled, looking completely at ease.
Shirley looked up at them, clearly frustrated.
She pursed her lips and frowned, speaking angrily.
"Why are you two just getting here now? Do you know what's happening in the stock market?"
Alvin shrugged.
"Of course, I know. The stock price has hit the upper limit."
Hearing this, Shirley frowned, looking puzzled.
She was surprised at how unconcerned Alvin seemed!
Although Shirley knew Alvin had the skills, his calm demeanor was really making her anxious.
She took a deep breath and asked slowly, "Why don't you seem worried at all?"
"The situation is terrifying right now!"
"Alvin, wake up!"
Shirley felt like shaking Alvin's shoulders.
Alvin chuckled lightly, not understanding why Shirley was so worried.
He didn't take her concern seriously.
"Shirley, why are you overthinking this?"
"So what if the stock price hits the upper limit? I actually want it to!"
Shirley widened her eyes, "Alvin, what are you talking about!"
"Are you out of your mind!"
"StellaTech Group's stock price hitting the upper limit is bad for you, not good!"
Alvin blinked and smiled, "Shirley, you're wrong."
"The higher the stock price, the more money I'll make when I short it. How is that bad for me?"
Shirley tilted her head, looking confused, "Alvin, are you okay?"
"Stanford and his team are in a great position now! With the news out, everyone wants to jump on this opportunity."
"They've pushed the stock price to the upper limit, and there are hundreds of thousands of buy orders."
"Alvin, have you forgotten how much you've leveraged?"
"How can we compete with them?"
"Why are you as calm as you were yesterday?"
"Even though you were right yesterday, we can't let our guard down!"
Sam nodded vigorously, "Yeah! Alvin!"
"You weren't worried this morning!"
"Why aren't you worried now?"
"We can't be careless!"
"We know what Stanford and Justin are capable of!"
"Alvin, what do we do now?"
Hearing Shirley and Sam's words, Alvin raised an eyebrow and laughed dismissively.
"Of course, we continue shorting the stock!"
Shirley looked at Alvin's confident demeanor, but her worry didn't completely fade.
"Are you sure about this?"
"With so many people following the trend, shorting the market is very risky."
"Shirley, you're underestimating me. If I'm shorting, I'm prepared."
Plan carefully before acting, never fight a battle you're not sure of.
Alvin just had a habit of teasing people.
"So, what's your plan?"
Shirley was very curious, thinking Alvin must have something up his sleeve.
"Of course, it's an information war!"
"Justin spreads good news, why can't I spread bad news?"
"Justin is extremely arrogant. This afternoon, you'll see him lose miserably!"
Alvin smiled confidently and provocatively.
Then, he showed a confident expression.
Alvin was truly confident.
He thought of the stock market as a battlefield without smoke, and he was a veteran on this battlefield!
Everything was under control.
"Shirley, let's sign the contract first."
After signing the contract, Sam and Shirley eagerly watched Alvin, waiting to see his next move.
Alvin sat down, put his feet up on the sofa, adjusted his clothes, and closed his eyes, looking like he was about to nap.
Sam exclaimed in surprise.
"Alvin! What are you doing?"
Sam and Shirley were both baffled by Alvin's actions.
Alvin never played by the rules!
"What am I doing?"
"Of course, I'm resting my eyes!"
Hearing Sam's exclamation, Alvin frowned impatiently.
"I'm relaxing first, taking a nap. Remember to wake me up when the market reopens!"
Hearing this, Shirley let out an unconscious gasp.
Sam voiced Shirley's thoughts directly.
"Alvin, are you sure this is the time to relax and sleep?"
Sam was shocked; Alvin's approach was unbelievable.
Alvin lay on the sofa, hands behind his head, looking very relaxed.
"Of course!"
"Sam, relax, relax!"
"What's the use of being tense?"
"Don't worry, I've got everything prepared!"
"What we need now is rest! To recharge!"
"The stock market battle is not just a test of intelligence but also endurance."
Shirley looked at Alvin helplessly.
Alvin always had his own logic, never revealing his plans!
Shirley shook her head, "Alright, Alvin, whatever makes you happy!"
"But seriously, I've never seen anyone so relaxed in the middle of a battle."
"You even have the mind to rest!"
"Alvin, I admire you!"
Hearing this, Alvin couldn't help but laugh. He looked at Shirley with deep eyes.
"Shirley, this is my style."
"In the stock market, a calm mind is more important than anything."
"Besides, proper rest is good for health!"
"Do you two want to rest too?"
"The sofa is big enough, join me!"
"Trust me!"
"Don't worry, I really am prepared."
Sam and Shirley exchanged glances and shook their heads.
"Alvin, you rest by yourself!"
Sam said helplessly.