Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Complaint Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Complaint Liu Yushu heaved a sigh of relief, knowing that if Lu Zhenguo had articulated his disappointment so thoroughly, he must be thoroughly disenchanted with the Lu family members.
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Every day, Lu Youxi would head to the internet café to monitor the stock market.
Lu Xiaohui and her two friends got nervous because of Lu Youxi and followed suit to watch as well.
Initially, they thought it was a time when the stock market trend was strong, a time when one could blindly make purchases and still earn money.
But seeing how tense Lu Youxi was, they also grew anxious and decided to accompany her to the internet café to keep an eye on the stock market, and perhaps learn something from Youxi.
When Lu Youxi felt it was about the right time, she said to Lu Xiaohui and the others, “We’ll go to the exchange and sell our stocks tomorrow afternoon.”
“Okay,” Xia Jinqiao nodded, “But should we tell the other classmates?”
“It might be good to mention it,” Youxi pondered, “Just say that we’re going to sell. Whether they sell or not is still up to them to decide.”
“Alright,” Xia Jinqiao nodded again, “We’ll tell them during class tomorrow.”
The next morning was filled with classes.
As Lu Youxi and her roommates entered the classroom, Lu Xiaohui and the others started telling the students sitting nearby that they were planning to sell their Baixin Technology stocks that afternoon.
“You’re selling so soon? I think Baixin Technology’s upward trend is still pretty solid.”
Mo Yuchun shook her head and said, “We’ve already made a decent profit; it’s good to stop while we’re ahead.”
Xia Jinqiao said, “Youxi is right, it’s the time to accumulate experience. Making a profit is good, and the goal is to lose as little as possible. There’s no need to go for a big win.”
Lu Xiaohui added, “Yeah, I’ve earned way beyond my expectations already. I don’t know when it might fall, so I’m not willing to gamble any further.”
“That’s true, I’ve also made a decent sum, enough to cover at least a semester’s worth of living expenses.”
“When is there ever a time when one has made enough money?” Lu Youxi laughed, “The hardest part is to be content, knowing when to stop. Otherwise, if you succeed in scoring big once, you might always be tempted to take that gamble in the future. But can one really succeed every time?”
“I’ll sell mine too.”
“Yes, it’s not about having earned enough, but about knowing when to pull back.”
“I’ll follow your lead this time.”
“If you all are selling early, then I will too.”
That afternoon, Lu Youxi led Lu Xiaohui and the others to the exchange.
Lu Xiaohui, upon seeing the latest stock prices on the big screen, hesitated once more, “Should we wait a bit longer? Today’s gains are good, and what if it keeps rising tomorrow? I’ve noticed that even when it drops occasionally, it’s only a small dip followed by a significant rise.”
Mo Yuchun, uncharacteristically serious, advised Xiaohui, “Have you forgotten what Youxi said earlier? It’s best to pull out in time and ensure profits.”
After saying that, Mo Yuchun went to trade and sold all her Baixin Technology shares without a second thought.
The choice was their own; Lu Youxi had only offered advice.
Ultimately, the person responsible for one’s own actions was oneself.
Xia Jinqiao also said, “I’ll go sell mine too.”
Seeing that the others were selling, Xiaohui, who had only hesitated for a moment, quickly followed to sell hers.
The four made significant gains from selling their stocks.
Lu Youxi earned the most, over forty thousand yuan.
Lu Xiaohui and the other two made a trial investment of their spare money, not a substantial amount, but they also earned between ten to nearly twenty thousand.
Seeing how much Lu Youxi had made, their eyes nearly popped out.
“Goodness, how much did you invest?” Lu Xiaohui was astounded.
“I put in all my scholarship and living expenses,” Lu Youxi managed as she packed away the money.
Her backpack was bulging.
“You’re so daring!” Xia Jinqiao exclaimed in surprise, “And here you were telling us to be cautious?”
“What I mean by caution is to know when to pull back. As for how much to invest, that’s because I had studied this stock and knew there was money to be made, so I was confident enough to go all-in. But even so, I didn’t dare hold onto them for too long. As I said, only the profits that end up in your pocket are real.”
“Next time you buy something, let us know, okay? We’ll follow your lead.”
Lu Youxi clarified in advance, “It’s fine to follow my lead, but I can’t guarantee a profit every time.”
“We understand. If we could always make a profit, there would be no need to work or take jobs. Everyone would simply wait to earn without effort,” Xia Jinqiao said, “It’s normal to have losses and gains. Following your lead is our choice, and we are responsible for it.”
Lu Youxi nodded, left the exchange, and walked into the nearby bank to deposit the cash into her bank card.
Lu Xiaohui and the others couldn’t afford to carry so much cash on them.
Their living expenses provided by their families were also deposited in their cards, so they decided to transfer the money into their designated cards.
“Now that we’ve made some money, how about a nice dinner tonight to celebrate?” Xia Jinqiao suggested.
“Sure,” Lu Youxi readily agreed, “But first, I need to buy a laptop.”
Mo Yuchun gasped, “You really spend as much as you earn!”
Despite coming from a family of modest means, Lu Youxi was astonishingly willing to spend the money she had made.
“Laptops are expensive,” Lu Xiaohui also remarked, “I checked the other day; they cost at least over ten thousand yuan.”
“But if you want to keep an eye on the stock market, it’s more convenient to have a computer. Plus, you can operate from it directly and won’t have to go to the exchange,” Lu Youxi reasoned.
“That’s true,” Mo Yuchun agreed, “And having a computer could also make our studies a lot easier.”
So the three decided to do the same as Lu Youxi and buy a computer.
The four of them headed to the computer market.
Nowadays, laptops were priced much higher than desktop PCs.
A basic desktop PC, without high demands or big brands, could be settled for two to three thousand yuan.
However, Lu Youxi felt laptops were more convenient as they were portable, so she opted for a laptop.
Lu Xiaohui and the others chose to buy desktop PCs for their dorm, thinking that they would be outdated after four years of university anyway.
The next day, Baixin Technology’s stock prices continued to rise.
Lu Youxi vividly remembered when Baixin Technology would start to fall.
But she didn’t wait to sell just before the drop, as that would make her stand out too much.
She preferred to earn less rather than draw attention.
However, many of her classmates, watching the shares climb, regretted selling and lamented.
Seeing the stock continue to rise for two consecutive days, many who had taken Lu Youxi’s advice were unable to resist feeling remorseful.
Some even had red eyes from regret by the third morning, as they watched Baixin Technology climb further, and began to blame Lu Youxi.
“If I’d known, I wouldn’t have sold. I shouldn’t have listened to half-baked advice.”
“Yes, some people are mediocre themselves but insist on playing the big shot.”
Xia Jinqiao wanted to speak up for Lu Youxi, but Youxi held her shoulder.