Chapter 44: Just Over Three Billion US Dollars in Cash

After all, this was all part of the original plan. Otherwise, once the major smartphone manufacturers launched their competing models into the market, it would be far too late. FY Technology's three smartphone models had swept across the market simply because they seized the first-mover advantage. Of this, Huang Feiyang was painfully aware.

Compete on distribution channels? Compete on market dominance? Compared to the established smartphone giants of today, they were simply not in the same league. This was precisely why Huang Feiyang had long prepared to make a quick fortune and call it a day. When the time came for a multitude of phone manufacturers to fight over the market share, how much could FY Technology possibly retain?

It would be much wiser to invest the capital into research and development! To develop a new generation of smartphones! And to remain the trendsetter of the industry! In any case, relying on his foresight, the difficulty of achieving this would be drastically reduced. Once FY Technology's phones became the craze for a year or two, wouldn't market dominance naturally follow? Wouldn't brand equity be established? And wouldn't money roll in endlessly by then?

"Hoo!"

Exhaling deeply, Huang Feiyang returned to his self-study mode, continuing to master hacking techniques.

...

Morning in New York time.

On this day, the entire financial market remained a landscape of utter devastation. The two major stock indices had plunged yet again! Witnessing this, both ordinary investors and regulatory authorities wore grim expressions. Why was this happening? What happened to the promised robust rebound? Why was a 700-billion-dollar economic stimulus package proving entirely ineffective?

In truth, it wasn't just the US stock market. Very few market indices across the globe were pointing upward. Whether people were willing to admit it or not, under the influence of the United States, a new round of economic crisis had quietly begun—sweeping across the globe.

Amidst such a macroeconomic environment, there were still those who made an absolute fortune: those who chose to short the market. However, even some major shorting conglomerates were plagued with immense anxiety. For instance, over in the United States, mysterious buyers of massive short positions did not dare to cash out at all, fearing that doing so might bring them endless trouble.

In stark contrast, the team under Huang Feiyang's command was far more composed. They were steadily and methodically cashing out their positions! Who told their short orders to be so scattered and broken down into infinitesimal fractions? Furthermore, compared to the colossal orders of major shorting giants, their positions were simply negligible. It was precisely because of this that they failed to attract any attention whatsoever.

...

The cash-out process continued.

It is worth noting that the two teams Huang Feiyang had hired in Hong Kong and London had officially completed their liquidations on this day. Having collected their commissions, they each went their separate ways. As for the funds belonging to Huang Feiyang, they had already been transferred into an anonymous account at UBS.

Evening in Beijing time.

At this moment, Huang Feiyang could not suppress the smile spreading across his face. The short positions in Hong Kong and London had yielded a net profit of over 4 billion US dollars. Apart from the 1 billion US dollars injected into Future, he still had a little over 3 billion US dollars resting comfortably in his anonymous UBS account.

"As expected!"

"The financial markets are truly where money is made the fastest!"

Gently shaking his head, Huang Feiyang sighed with deep emotion. However, he also understood that he was merely taking advantage of his rebirth. For an ordinary person to play the game like this was nothing short of a suicide mission! Shorting stock indices? Leveraging positions? These were certainly not maneuvers that ordinary retail investors could handle!

"I wonder how much can be reaped from the US market?"

Murmuring to himself, Huang Feiyang wore a look of eager anticipation.

...

As night fell during dinner, Huang Feiyang discussed the matter of the contract trap with Chen Xiruo and Yang Yiyi. Upon hearing Huang Feiyang's plan, the eyes of the two beauties lit up instantly. FY Technology would help them complete the transaction to make a quick profit first? And then sue that company, demanding an astronomical sum in damages?

"Wait!"

"Brother Feiyang, why would FY Technology want to help us?"

Recovering her senses, Yang Yiyi blinked and asked, her gaze locking directly onto Huang Feiyang's eyes.

"FY Technology, Huang's International Investment, and Future Network are all my companies. Remember to keep this a secret; just keep it to yourself."

Glancing at Yang Yiyi, Huang Feiyang replied with a gentle smile.

"Wow!"

"Brother Feiyang, you are amazing!"

Hearing Huang Feiyang's words, Yang Yiyi couldn't help letting out an exclamation of surprise, her pretty face registering sheer shock. She was well aware of what those three companies represented. That being the case, wouldn't Brother Feiyang be a hidden super-tycoon? He truly lived up to being her Brother Feiyang!

"It's alright!"

"I just got lucky!"

Shrugging, Huang Feiyang smiled indifferently.

...

At almost the exact same moment, inside a high-end Western restaurant in Beijing.

Hearing the report from the elderly man before him, Li Wen was instantly stunned. The company belonging to those two young girls was operating completely normally? They didn't seem to have been affected by the contract at all? How was that possible? Unless FY Technology stepped in to help them. But that was an absolute impossibility. FY Technology could practically be said to have a disguised monopoly over the current emerging feature phone market. How could they possibly spit out the chips already in their mouths? That was pure money!

Besides, even if FY Technology helped them like that, his own company wouldn't suffer any losses. MediaTek's integrated chips were never short of buyers! The moment he unloaded them, he could easily make a massive profit. Either way, no matter what happened, he was guaranteed a fortune without any risk of loss!

"Boss!"

"As the saying goes, when abnormal things happen, there must be a demon afoot."

"Do you think there might be something fishy going on?"

Looking at Li Wen, the elderly man asked cautiously.

"What is there to be afraid of?"

"I've already arranged for that lawyer and his entire family to go abroad!"

"Nobody can possibly trace the contract matter!"

Waving his hand dismissively, Li Wen said with absolute confidence. Just by themselves, they wanted to turn the tables? How laughable! They had better obediently wait to pay their breach-of-contract penalties! Humph!

Hearing Li Wen's words and observing his expression, the elderly man ultimately swallowed his words and fell silent. Yet, a lingering sense of unease gnawed at his heart. Over the past couple of days, he had conducted a thorough reinvestigation into the family backgrounds of Huang Feiyang and Yang Yiyi, only to find something slightly amiss. Yet, he couldn't quite pinpoint what was wrong. Because of this, he had chosen not to report his lingering doubts to Li Wen.

After dinner, upon hearing Huang Feiyang's complete plan, both Chen Xiruo and Yang Yiyi wore expressions of eager anticipation.

"That lawyer was arrested while attempting to cross the border!"

"However, he is still under interrogation. In a short while, he will come in quite handy."

Concluding his remarks, a playful smile appeared on Huang Feiyang's face. That one million was truly money well spent! In just a single day, everything had been uncovered, and that lawyer had been apprehended. Moreover, the mastermind behind the scenes turned out to be none other than Li Wen!