CHAPTER 319: 317, INVESTED 3 BILLION! TAKES ANOTHER SHOT AT THE SAKURA COUNTRY’S STOCK MARKET!

"We’re not sure yet, but this time, we might be taking on legal risk. Can you guys handle that?" Luofeng asked.

"What do you mean exactly?" Chen Dali said.

"Basically, spreading rumors and profiting from stock manipulation with those rumors," Luofeng replied. "We’ll talk in more detail when we get to Cloud View International."

"Sure," Chen Dali nodded.

「Half an hour later.」

The group finally arrived at the apartment.

Luofeng first sent a message to Duanmu Yunji, informing her that he had arrived in the Capital City but needed to discuss things with Chen Dali and the others first. He also sent them the location of the apartment.

Duanmu Yunji replied, also sending her location; she was in the apartment too. She even included a picture of herself in silk pajamas and sent a shy emoticon along with it.

Under such circumstances, Luofeng almost abandoned the three brothers. Just tell them to piss off, while I go enjoy some koala-style tree-hugging!

But he held back, deciding it was better to deal with work first.

In the tea room of Cloud View International, Luofeng asked, "How much capital can everyone contribute?"

Li Bo Kai said, "We can mortgage gold mine shares for five small goals, plus my own two small goals. I can pull together seven small goals in total."

Lin Xiaoyun made complaints, "My personal funds are only 20 million! I’ll try to get a five billion loan using the gold mine as collateral."

"I’m like Li Bo Kai; my preliminary estimate is roughly seven billion," Chen Dali said.

Luofeng also calculated his own situation. The investment company had 2.8 billion. His personal funds were almost depleted, just over 300,000. His original 5 million in personal funds had been spent on renovating the supermarket and initial stocking. If he took out a loan using the gold mine, he could get four small goals. If he mortgaged the supermarket too, he should be able to get 20 million. So, Luofeng’s funds also amounted to seven billion.

In total, the four men had 26 billion.

Li Bo Kai asked, "With such a big sum, can we get away with it?"

"Running away is feasible. This operation is simple. Our target is Shiseido. We will spread half-true, half-fake rumors globally to damage Shiseido’s reputation and thus profit from it," Luofeng explained.

"Could you explain in more detail?" Chen Dali hesitated.

"Sure. You all know about the previous Anessa military training promotion, right?" Luofeng inquired.

All three men nodded in unison. How could they forget their first money-making venture with Luofeng?

"That campaign, while it initially hurt Shiseido, led them to increase their valuation by 50%, from 2 trillion yen to 3.3 trillion!" Chen Dali said.

"Yes, their stock is currently around 8,600 yen. According to my plan, on Monday the 25th, as soon as the morning session opens, we’ll invest all our funds and short Shiseido."

"But after we short, we’ll release the news about Shiseido adding oxybenzone," Luofeng chuckled. "What exactly is oxybenzone? It’s a highly dangerous sunscreen ingredient. Typically, it’s strictly regulated and banned."

"Hold on, I have a question. Does Anessa actually contain this substance?" Chen Dali asked.

"Based on what I know, some products do contain it," Luofeng said. "So, we need to spread rumors, ensuring this issue circles the globe."

Luofeng continued, "Li Bo Kai, I really liked those hacker friends of yours from the last time we dealt with Rich Source Gold Group. I want you to reach out to them again for this operation."

"No problem!" Li Bo Kai responded.

"Dali, how’s it going with the research lab and the researchers you were dealing with?" Luofeng inquired.

"All set," Chen Dali replied confidently.

"So now, we’re just left with the final issue," Luofeng said. "Whether you can all handle the risk."

He warned, "This time, it’s about twenty-something billion, and we plan to spread rumors globally. If we can’t handle the pressure, we might attract repetitive investigations and harassment from Sakura Country."

Chen Dali asked, "Luofeng, you need to clarify which products are problematic and which are not, and exactly how are we going to spread these rumors?"

"Two Anessa products are problematic, including the one we promoted in the military training video—the one with the highest sales," Luofeng revealed.

"Can we spread rumors anonymously?" Chen Dali inquired.

"Of course, that’s possible!" Luofeng replied. "Should we be publicizing our names when spreading rumors?"

"Then there’s no problem," Chen Dali chuckled, feeling no pressure at all.

"Dali, you have to ensure the researchers are well managed. They are doing experiments for us and are aware of this situation. There’s always a risk they might leak information," Luofeng said.

"Leave it to me," Li Bo Kai slapped his chest confidently. "I’ll arrange for each researcher to have a ’morale team’—a group of sultry beauties in black silk stockings and high heels. I’ll book them into a hotel, provide them with good food and drinks, and give them a sum of money. I think this tactic should work perfectly."

"Suddenly, I want to be a researcher," Lin Xiaoyun chuckled.

"Alright, everybody. Let’s finalize our tasks and take action," Luofeng said.

"No problem!" Chen Dali agreed.

「Around nine o’clock in the evening.」

The group met again and, after a thorough discussion, concluded their business.

Naturally, Luofeng returned to his apartment.

When he opened the door, Duanmu Yunji was playing the piano in silk pajamas, her figure flagrantly disregarding the law of gravity. And he could see the cute little mounds poking through...

When she noticed Luofeng, she pounced on him directly. This big cat is really clingy, he thought.

"Have you eaten, baby?" Luofeng said affectionately.

"Mhm!" Duanmu Yunji nodded slightly, her cheeks flushed as she looked at Luofeng.

Luofeng understood the implication perfectly. At this moment, words were unnecessary; action was much more sincere.

After two hours of various ’performances’, the two lay on the Simmons bed.

Duanmu Yunji inquired, "How long will you stay this time?"

"If there are no surprises, I’ll leave next Friday. I need to return to school next week," Luofeng replied.

"So, about seven days?" Duanmu Yunji said happily, liking the idea of Luofeng staying with her, feeling his real presence.

"Yes, about a week," Luofeng nodded. "On the 30th, I’ll fly to Shanghai for a trip, then head back to school to prepare for exams. This semester is ending, so I’d better hit the books and aim to pass the exams normally!"