CHAPTER 322: 320, HOW DOES A BEAUTIFUL GIRLFRIEND ACT CUTE? HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO IT?

Following the delisting in the early trading session, a piece of news about Anessa’s products containing the carcinogenic substance benzophenone spread across the internet in Daxia. Regarding this news, the people of Daxia, who already disliked that particular country, were now even more incensed. Everyone was cursing; it was a veritable chorus of condemnation. They posted on forums, created threads, and left angry messages on the official website. Short videos were constantly being uploaded with these messages, attacking Anessa. In just a short time, within an hour, the issue exploded domestically. Soon, the news began to spread to Japan’s internet as well. A flood of messages went out, and even their own people joined in the condemnation. After all, who wouldn’t curse such a product?

However, if business tycoons were to analyze the situation, they would definitely see it as a smear campaign by competitors, or perhaps as capital preparing to move in for the kill. But it was quite bizarre: why didn’t Anessa immediately issue an explanation or clarification? Could it be that they really had added benzophenone?

The stock market is very sensitive; even a little news can significantly affect stock prices. As the news gained more traction, the Japanese stock market reopened at 11 o’clock Capital City time. Shiseido, which had been performing well, faced a sharp decline right at the start of trading. Its price dropped directly from 8,632 yen to 8,396 yen. The speed of this decline was swift, but in actuality, it was less than a 3% drop. Luofeng was not in a hurry. The System had signaled that Shiseido would face a plunge in the next three days. As for the reason? That wasn’t important anymore. Luofeng was simply waiting for the outcome.

Zhang Changjiu sent a message in the group chat: "Oxford University in Europe has started hammering them, confirming the presence of benzophenone in the Little Gold Bottle. I’ve already forwarded this information to Japan."

No wonder Shiseido’s stock price was going to plunge over the next three days. So, it was because the School of Economics started its attack? This blow could very well smash Shiseido to pieces.

In just half an hour, Shiseido’s stock had dropped by more than 7%. But that still wasn’t enough; Luofeng knew it would go even lower. Another half hour passed, and Shiseido’s stock dropped to 7,750 yen. If he cleared his position then, Luofeng could secure a 12.3% profit. He waited another half hour. When Shiseido’s stock price reached 7,380 yen, Luofeng decisively cleared his position. According to the information he possessed, this wasn’t the lowest price. However, waiting any longer could introduce uncertainty, and Luofeng was never greedy.

The initial investment of 28 "small targets" from a few people had grown to 32 billion yen. Luofeng said to Chen Ping, "Chen Ping, how long will it take us to reach a full position with our current funds?"

"Given the current situation, if we set a price below 7,410 yen, we’ll need about three minutes!" Chen Ping replied.

After all, when a stock price is low, achieving a full position is very easy. However, during a rising market, it’s like everyone scrambling for shares, making it very difficult.

"Then, right before the market closes, we’ll go to a full position," Luofeng instructed. This was only the first step, and he had already made a profit equivalent to four "small targets." Next up was the second step: a nimble shift in strategy, which involved posturing and pretending to help Shiseido clarify the situation.

"No problem!" Chen Ping replied.

Luofeng sent a message in the group chat: "Alright, our profit has now reached one-seventh of our initial capital—a total of 4 billion yen!"

Li Bo Kai: "Sponsors, you’re invincible! Does this mean a billion each for us now?"

Lin Xiaoyun: "I’m going to collect all seven sports cars and summon the Divine Car to drive away bad luck!"

Chen Dali: "My Quadrangle is secured!"

Luofeng: "You guys can celebrate at ease. Tomorrow is another harvest day, though it might yield a bit less. The day after, however, will bring even more."

Li Bo Kai: "Brother Feng, let’s go, let’s hit the bar! I’ll reserve that Reba lookalike for you... no, I mean, one of those girls from the ’atmosphere team’ who looks just like Reba, in black stockings and high heels."

This... honestly, Luofeng was quite tempted. However, with Duanmu Yunji present, he simply sent a selfie to the group.

The chat quickly filled with messages:

"..."

"I’m speechless."

"Li Bo Kai, you’re out of line! You want to go yourself and you’re trying to drag our Brother Feng into it?"

"What books call a ’bad influence’—that’s probably Li Bo Kai."

Luofeng sent another message: "Stop pretending. Miss Ferrari has long been aware of your true colors."

"....."

"......"

「At three o’clock in the afternoon.」

Chen Dali and the others once again arrived at the teahouse below the apartment.

"Seriously, Brother Luo Feng, you let your sister-in-law in on an investment worth several billion yen?" Li Bo Kai complained.

Luofeng smiled. "Our Yunji is understanding and reasonable. I keep no secrets from her."

"I almost believed you," Li Bo Kai said, clearly skeptical. Luofeng with no secrets? Is that even possible?

Chen Dali sighed. "Forget it, forget it. Our image is long gone. No more pretending!"

"Exactly! Look at Chen Dali; he’s already figured it out. Why bother pretending?" Luofeng said with a mischievous smile. "Duanmu Yunji has known what kind of people you are for a long time. We’re all friends here, and pretending can be exhausting."

Lin Xiaoyun grumbled, "Well said! I have no counterarguments."

"Don’t even try to argue. It’s spot on," Luofeng chuckled.

Li Bo Kai then asked, "Alright then, no more pretending! We’ve booked the bar for a wild party later. Want me to take some photos for you?"

Luofeng spread his hands. "The ’atmosphere team’ at that bar? They’re all a bunch of oddballs; not a single one is remotely impressive. Miss Ferrari could outshine them all in a second, don’t you think?"

They all instantly fell silent, but what Luofeng said was true. Duanmu Yunji was indeed exceptionally tempting, far beyond the ordinary. Crucially, she didn’t even like to wear black stockings and high heels. If she were to put on sexy clothes, she’d be even more irresistible. However, Luofeng maintained that wearing nothing at all... HAHAHA... was actually the best look. The most critical point was that she was one of those gifted individuals who defied the law of gravity. Absolutely no sagging whatsoever!

Luofeng turned to Zhang Changjiu. "Brother Changjiu, the next step is up to you. Create some favorable news for Shiseido."

"No problem!"

Luofeng continued, "And the third step of the plan is to release the concrete evidence!"

"No problem!" Zhang Changjiu affirmed.

About half an hour later, Zhang Changjiu sent a large number of pictures and links to Luofeng in the work group chat, reporting, "Brother Luo Feng, currently scrubbing the slate clean for Shiseido! Giving them a good, thorough wash!"

Luofeng laughed. "Good. Make sure it’s squeaky clean so we can earn more. Then, later, we’ll sling some mud on them again!"

Zhang Changjiu added: "Oxford University has made another move. They’ve released detailed information online claiming that only the Little Gold Bottle has issues, while the Big Gold Bottle and the Big Silver Bottle are problem-free."

HAHAHA. Luofeng laughed. This was just like having divine teammates! They had been working together to suppress Shiseido before. And now? Were they actually going to whitewash it together? Of course, how could they become teammates? It was because Luofeng had known in advance that Oxford University was going to do this. Such an action created a commercial opportunity. All Luofeng did was add some extra firepower. Naturally, they’d become teammates.

...

...

「At half-past five in the afternoon.」

Luofeng greeted, "Yunji, how about we go out for some Fish Visceral Organs?"

Duanmu Yunji stopped playing the piano. "No problem. Can I call Bingbing to come along?"

"Of course. We’ll order her some Fish Head Tofu Soup later," Luofeng said with a smile.

Duanmu Yunji shot Luofeng a look, then, once again adopting her Yin and Yang Master persona, said, "Don’t bully Bingbing."

"What if I bully you instead?" Luofeng raised an eyebrow, walked over to the piano, and initiated a playful sneak attack from behind. "Fancy being ’dealt with’?"

"Don’t!" Duanmu Yunji let out a coquettish HMM.

Naturally, Luofeng had no intention of actually going through with it. He then cheerfully retreated his "An Lushan" move.

A moment later, Duanmu Yunji added, "Since Bingbing is coming, let’s also invite Rubing, shall we?"

Luofeng keenly noticed that this beauty was observing his expression. It had been a while since he had checked her "list of desires." After a quick mental check, he laughed and said, "Can’t we just have some time for the two of us? Why does it always have to be like this?"

Duanmu Yunji smiled contentedly, a sweet feeling blossoming inside her. She turned, threw her arms around Luofeng, and settled onto his lap. "We can take them with us for dinner, and when we come back, it’ll still be just the two of us, won’t it? Please, Brother Luo Feng~"

At that moment, all Luofeng could think was: When your beautiful girlfriend acts spoiled and rubs against you with those prominent ’headlights,’ what’s a man to do? This fair-skinned, beautiful woman with long legs... Luofeng had to admit, he was completely overwhelmed.

"Alright, alright. We’ll have dinner, but we have to hurry back, okay?" Luofeng said mischievously.

Duanmu Yunji gave him a playful glare. "Alright, ’sir.’ Just promise you’ll be gentle when we get back."

"Are you sure you mean ’gentle with your hands,’ and not ’gentle with your D...’" Luofeng trailed off with a smirk.

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