After making a big trade, Star Han decided to take a few days off. For the following ten days, he didn't trade stocks but instead spent time browsing forums and posting comments.
Star Han did remember the skilled old expert mentioned by Onlooker. From their previous conversation, it was clear that the old man was undoubtedly a master. Unfortunately, Star Han didn't know why he had stopped trading stocks. If he could teach Star Han a thing or two, it would be perfect. Onlooker had told Star Han that the old man was eager to find a successor for the knowledge he had accumulated over the years, but for various reasons, he hadn't found one yet. Star Han really wanted to meet him in person.
Onlooker conveyed Star Han's thoughts to the old man and also praised Star Han extensively, saying that he was a stock trading prodigy. After hearing this, the old man didn't say much but agreed to meet.
To be honest, the old man was an ordinary old fellow, seemingly unremarkable. However, his bright eyes revealed that he had been a prominent figure in his prime. Star Han met him and earnestly asked for advice on stock trading.
The old man asked in return, "Tell me, how can one make money in the stock market?"
Star Han pondered for a moment and replied, "The so-called 'abandon what others take and take what others abandon' is an unchanging truth. I believe the most important thing is knowing when to take and when to abandon. Of course, external factors are also crucial. If you can grasp major political changes well, you can make money. However, such opportunities are rare."
After listening to Star Han's response, the old man nodded and said, "Not bad. You've grasped the basics of stock trading. In reality, stock trading is a profound subject. What you mentioned are just general principles. A skilled stock trader is not only focused on making money, but also aims to maximize profits while minimizing effort. That's where the art lies. Depending on your trading goals, you need to adopt different strategies with your capital. The approach for large investors is different from that of retail investors, and it's also different from the approach of market makers. There are many factors to consider, such as national policies, market trends, company conditions, and even the ripple effects of related stocks. Only by considering the overall picture can you make the most advantageous decisions. Making money is not difficult. If you have billions or tens of billions to manipulate the market, making money becomes easy. Even if you don't have money, finding a profitable stock is not difficult. The difficulty lies in making money well, making money smartly, and making money without regrets. That's the real skill..."
Once the topic turned to stocks, the old man became animated, speaking non-stop, leaving Star Han in a daze. He realized that he had only scratched the surface. Hearing the old man speak so passionately, Star Han couldn't help but ask a question he had wanted to ask for a long time but was hesitant to do so:
"You're so skilled, why don't you make a comeback now?"
"Sigh, that's a long story," the old man sighed with a hint of melancholy. "Do you know about the Hua family? The prominent Hua family in this city?"
If Star Han had been asked this question when he first arrived, he wouldn't have known. But now, how could he not know? It was Hua Liuyun from the Hua family who had made him taste the bitterness of heartbreak.
"Of course, I know. Does your situation have something to do with the Hua family?" Star Han was puzzled.
"Yes, if it weren't for the Hua family, I wouldn't be here expressing my regrets to you," the old man lamented. "It was because of my conflict with the Hua family that I suffered a crushing defeat and lost face in the stock market. I couldn't return to it. I can only vent my frustrations here. Actually, I didn't really lose that time. It's just that the Hua family, besides being a major financial group, also wields significant influence in the government. As they say, one shouldn't compete with the officials. I didn't consider myself as losing face. Sigh, what's the use of talking about the past? Hey, kid, I find you quite pleasing, and I've been worrying that I won't find someone to inherit my life's work. You came at the right time, and it relieves me of my worries. Here, take this. It represents the culmination of my life's efforts. Now I can live the rest of my days without any burdens." After speaking, he handed Star Han a long disc.
Star Han wanted to say something more, but the old man didn't want to talk anymore. Star Han had no choice but to bid farewell and return home. Once back, he called Onlooker to open the disc on the computer. Besides containing the old man's insights and experiences on stock trading, there was also a software program along with an instruction manual. Star Han opened the manual and read about how to use the software. It was a program that the old man had developed based on his years of observation and personal experiences. It could quickly screen stocks based on various indicators to find profitable ones.
Onlooker remarked, "It seems the old man has indeed given you all of his hidden abilities. You're really fortunate. Many people have wanted guidance from the old man, but he has never said a word to them. Yet, after meeting you just once, he has given you all of his secrets."
Star Han was speechless. However, he felt genuinely touched. He would make good use of the old man's wisdom in the stock market and perhaps that would be the best way to repay him. Star Han quickly read through the old man's summary and familiarized himself with the software, which could help him filter stocks. He would buy one or two stocks each time, and in a few days, he would usually make a substantial profit. While he didn't have a large amount of money, he had no shortage of small gains.
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During his free time from treating Onlooker's illness, Star Han also kept an eye on various news, looking for good opportunities to make money. As he traded stocks online, he couldn't be physically present at the trading center due to his classes. Therefore, he didn't pay much attention to the small rumors circulating online. Instead, he carefully analyzed official news and looked for significant events that could present good opportunities. Star Han didn't have high expectations; if he had one or two such opportunities each year, that would be enough. Contentment brings lasting joy, after all.
This time, another piece of news caught Star Han's attention. It mentioned the discovery of a rare infectious disease outside of Guangdong province for the first time. Star Han gathered and read all the reports related to the disease. It turned out that the disease had initially been discovered in Guangdong and had been spreading for several months without being effectively controlled. Now, it had spread to other areas. It was said that the reason for the spread was due to someone who had traveled from Guangdong. Star Han organized the information he had obtained in his mind.
He reached several conclusions: Since the disease had been spreading for months without being contained, it indicated that this particular infectious disease was not easy to deal with. Secondly, the fact that the virus had been brought from Guangdong by an individual suggested that there would likely be more patients in other cities in the near future, given the significant number of people who had traveled from Guangdong in the past few months. All the reports seemed to downplay the situation, indicating that the virus hadn't received enough attention yet. Based on these conclusions, Star Han arrived at a surprising one, which was that there might be an unprecedented epidemic disaster in the near future. He wasn't completely certain about this conclusion, but he quickly deduced the potential impact on the stock market. Medical and pharmaceutical stocks would soar, along with the medical equipment manufacturing industry. Other stocks, on the other hand, had the potential to decline.
After observing for a few more days, as expected, there were reports of patients in other cities, but people still didn't seem to take it seriously. Seeing this, Star Han finally made up his mind. He withdrew the over 5 million yuan he had in stocks and invested the entire 5 million yuan in medical and pharmaceutical stocks. Since medical stocks generally didn't fluctuate significantly, Star Han wasn't worried about losing everything. He shared his thoughts with Onlooker, who agreed. She no longer disagreed with Star Han's opinions, partly because she believed he had better skills, and partly because her leg was gradually recovering, occupying her thoughts more, and she was no longer as concerned about stocks as before. Star Han felt somewhat regretful about this change.
In the following days, Star Han patiently waited. He felt a bit like the owner of a funeral parlor who wished for more deaths, as the only reason he was doing this was to profit from a national disaster. But without doing so, he couldn't accomplish much as an unknown youngster. Who would listen to him? Despite these thoughts, Star Han found some peace of mind.
Before long, the infectious disease broke out on a large scale, and people started to panic. The government took action, and various rumors spread like wildfire. With the increasing fear, the prices of medical and pharmaceutical stocks continued to rise. Along with the high demand for medical equipment, the prices of these stocks skyrocketed as well. In a short period, Star Han's 5 million yuan turned into 10 million, then 15 million. When it reached 15 million yuan, the peak of the epidemic, Star Han sold all the stocks he held.
He believed in the principle of "what goes up must come down." A stock couldn't always rise, and he felt that the prices of medical and pharmaceutical stocks had reached their limit. Meanwhile, many other stocks had hit their lower limits. Even stocks that had no direct connection to the epidemic saw a significant decline. Star Han then invested his 5 million yuan in these stocks. Again, applying the same principle, a stock couldn't always fall. When it hit rock bottom, it would eventually rebound. Moreover, the government had taken measures, and the disease would eventually disappear. Star Han believed that these stocks would rise again after the epidemic was over.
The infectious disease spread rapidly, and a few cases were reported in the city where Star Han lived. The disease was like standing on the riverbank, watching the roaring waves passing by. Although they seemed powerful when they arrived, they also vanished swiftly, leaving nothing behind for most people. Star Han was no exception. However, the difference was that his account balance had increased to over 20 million yuan.
In the blink of an eye, another semester had passed, and Onlooker's leg had mostly healed. The difference was that Star Han had gone from being a millionaire to having tens of millions. But as his wealth increased, his attachment to money diminished. If it weren't for Shi Yi, he wouldn't care about making money anymore. However, now that he had money, Star Han didn't know how to approach Shi Yi. He was afraid of being rejected again and experiencing despair once more. After all, he understood that Shi Yi's commitment was just an excuse. But Star Han couldn't forget about her.
With money, it needed to be spent. Star Han believed in the saying: "Money won't come unless you spend it." Firstly, the current house felt a bit cramped for Star Han, Yu Ya, and Onlooker, especially since they were all young adults. Star Han had long wanted to buy a house there, but he used to worry about the issue of money. Now, that problem was no longer a problem. Fortunately, there were some newly built villas nearby. The prices weren't too high, only a little over 2 million yuan. They came with a garden, a garage, and other facilities. The exterior was already finished, and the interior had been partially decorated. On a Sunday, Star Han took Yu Ya to visit the place, and both of them were satisfied. The location was also convenient, as they heard that a subway would be constructed nearby soon. Therefore, Star Han wasn't worried about being left without anyone in the future.
A few days later, Star Han purchased one of the villas and requested to pay the full amount upfront, which earned him a 10% discount. He used the saved money to decorate the house. Since he didn't plan on staying there for long, the decoration was done hastily. They moved in shortly after. The first floor had a dining room, a living room, a kitchen, a storage room, and a bathroom. There was also a small garden beside it, not very big, but sufficient for Star Han. The second floor was the living area. In addition to a living room, bathroom, and shower room, there were three bedrooms. One was large, probably designed for a couple, and the other two were single rooms, possibly designed for a family of three. Star Han and Yu Ya each occupied a single room, while Onlooker stayed in the double room. Previously, she had always lived in a large house, so it was only fair to let her have it. As for the rented house, which hadn't reached the end of the lease, Star Han couldn't think of a good solution and left it empty for now.