Star Han quickly arrived at school, preparing for the start of the new semester. Compared to the beautiful scenery of his hometown, coming to the city felt like stepping into a wilderness. Although there were many people here, it lacked the fresh and vibrant atmosphere of nature. The water in the city seemed either red, black, or green, devoid of the sparkling blue waves. The lawns were plentiful, but they seemed lifeless, as if lamenting being in the wrong place.

As soon as Star Han arrived at school, he couldn't maintain the leisure and ease he felt during his travels. Someone once said that the city is like a vast ocean. It can accommodate everything and devour everything. It can be as wide as the sea for one to leap and as tumultuous as waves that can forever engulf people. The city is a big battlefield where various wars are waged every moment.

Upon arriving at school, Star Han was reminded of the upcoming encounter with Hua Liuyun. However, his principle was to go with the flow.

After a few days of gathering with Yu Ya at the place where he lived, Star Han and Yu Ya went back to school separately. Star Han continued his habit of skipping a few classes whenever he had the opportunity. He spent his time trading stocks or reading books on economics. He had no interest in the subjects he was studying. Star Han had already decided to be his own boss in the future. He didn't want to work for others. He wanted to work for himself, as he felt his personality wasn't suitable for working under someone else.

Just as the school year began, Yan Nanfei also arrived and started reporting to Star Han every day, claiming that he wanted to learn how to make money by trading stocks. Star Han was initially uncomfortable doing these things in front of others, but Yan Nanfei was someone he could chat with rather than just teach, and he was one of the few friends Star Han had. So he allowed Yan Nanfei to observe. Besides, Yan Nanfei often provided insightful opinions, which were often more accurate than Star Han's own feelings, especially when it came to local stocks. It was not surprising since Yan Nanfei had a good understanding of local companies' performance as a local resident. Star Han was also willing to exchange ideas and opinions with him. Many times, he would follow Yan Nanfei's advice, and Yan Nanfei didn't disappoint him, often bringing significant profits.

This time, when Yan Nanfei came, he chatted with Star Han for a while and said, "I noticed that the Qidi stock has been performing quite strongly recently. It seems like it might rise. I think it's a good opportunity to make some money. What do you think?"

Star Han checked the situation of Qidi stock on his computer. It was a construction company's stock that had been stable for a long time, neither rising nor falling significantly. However, recently it seemed to be experiencing some fluctuations. Additionally, Qidi Company, which issued the stock, had always had good performance and was a well-known enterprise in the construction industry.

After reviewing the information, Star Han asked, "The company seems average to me. Although it's stable, there haven't been any major fluctuations. Do you have any news indicating it will rise?"

"Yes, I heard that their company is planning to merge with a state-owned construction company. The rumors have already spread everywhere. How come you don't know? And apparently, the state-owned company will invest to acquire Qidi Company," Yan Nanfei explained.

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"Oh, if that news is true, it's worth considering. But it's just a rumor, how do we know if it's accurate?" Star Han expressed his doubts.

"I have very reliable sources. I have a relative in a high position within their company. This information is absolutely true. It hasn't been officially announced yet because it's still confidential at the top level. Only a few people know about it. But it will be reported in a day or two, although it might be too late by then," Yan Nanfei added.

After carefully examining Qidi Company's performance and the stock's historical trends, Star Han felt that it had always been stable and appeared to have minimal risk. However, he couldn't shake the uneasy feeling he had during this period. It seemed like something bad was about to happen.

After reviewing everything, Star Han told Yan Nanfei, "To be honest, if it were any other time, I would have bought it already. But these past few days, I've been feeling uneasy. It seems like something bad is going to happen, and we need to be extra cautious."

"Come on, it's the modern era. Why do you still believe in such things? Maybe you just haven't been resting well these days. Besides, relying on these feelings is not very reliable," Yan Nanfei responded skeptically.

"Even if this information is wrong, you won't lose money by investing in a company with a stable performance like Qidi. Don't you always want to invest in stable stocks for the long term? Qidi Company is doing well now, right?" Yan Nanfei tried to persuade Star Han.

"Alright, you've been right a few times before, and I've made money. I wanted to thank you earlier, but I didn't know how. Giving you money would seem too vulgar. Last time, you mentioned that you wanted to have an apartment in the city center, and that's when I figured out how to thank you. Here, I have something for you as a token of my gratitude. Take a look." Star Han handed a small booklet to Yan Nanfei.

Yan Nanfei looked at it and saw a property certificate with his name on it. It was for a three-bedroom apartment in the city center, something he had mentioned before when they saw an advertisement from a real estate company. At that time, it was just a passing comment, but he didn't expect to have his own apartment so soon. Such a property would easily cost seven to eight hundred thousand. Although he had made some money helping Star Han during this period, it was mostly small amounts, and he knew he didn't have that much. He looked at Star Han and his face changed color several times. Finally, he sighed lightly and said, "You don't have to do this for me. I haven't done as much for you. Besides, I'm not as good as you imagine. Maybe one day you'll regret it."

"We're friends, so why talk like this? I've only done a small favor for you. Besides, if you're uneasy, you can pay me back when you have the money. Consider it as a loan. And you're about to graduate. It'll be inconvenient if you don't have a place to live here in the future," Star Han said, knowing that Yan Nanfei had a strong sense of pride.

"Alright, I'll accept what you've given me, but I promise I'll pay you back in the future. Don't worry," Yan Nanfei agreed.

"Okay, let's talk about it when you have the money," Star Han smiled and said.

Just then, Gui Yan also returned. This semester, she continued living with Star Han. Although they didn't have much interaction, Star Han was willing to have more people in his house. Living alone in such a big house made it feel empty, and Star Han felt a bit lonely. Of course, Yu Ya also lived with him, but she would only come back on weekends. Star Han didn't avoid Gui Yan's presence during his activities. When Gui Yan came back, Star Han smiled and said, "Gui Yan, you're back. Today, I made another big deal. It was Nanfei's idea, and he said it would definitely be profitable. If we make money in a few days, I'll treat you all. Let's go to a fancy restaurant at the hotel on Sunday when you're free, you, Nanfei, and Yu Ya."

"Oh, Nanfei said that? Then it's definitely going to make money. Haven't you made a lot of profit from following his advice before? But remember, next time you make money, you must treat us. Don't go back on your words," Gui Yan replied with a smile.

"Of course, I keep my promises," Star Han said with a smile.