The next morning, Chen Fan woke up early. The air in his Celestial Garden Lake apartment was fresh and filled with spiritual qi. He meditated for a while, solidifying his Late Qi Refining cultivation, feeling utterly refreshed and clear-headed.
At exactly 9 AM, the stock market officially opened.
Chen Fan logged into his account. He was ready. Even though he already knew the outcome, a hint of anticipation still flickered within him. This was his first major strike in the mainstream market.
"Buy Minh Tam Pharmaceutical (MTM) stock," Chen Fan silently commanded.
He placed an order to buy with the entire 103,500,000 VND he had just earned from the crypto exchange. The MTM stock price was still at a stable, low level at this moment.
The order was filled instantly. Chen Fan became a shareholder of Minh Tam Pharmaceutical.
He didn't take his eyes off the screen. He knew the news about Minh Tam's new drug would be announced this afternoon. Once the news broke, the stock price would explode.
Time passed slowly. Chen Fan maintained his calm demeanor, even though in the stock forums, some small investors were discussing MTM, calling it a "sleeping stock" with no potential.
At precisely 1 PM, an urgent announcement from Minh Tam Pharmaceutical appeared on major economic news sites.
"Minh Tam Pharmaceutical announces groundbreaking discovery: Late-stage cancer drug with 80% success rate!"
The news hit the market like a bomb. MTM's stock price immediately skyrocketed. Chen Fan's screen displayed a vibrant green.
"CHEN FAN, YOU'RE A GENIUS! YOU'RE MY GOD!"
Messages constantly popped up from his virtual stock group. His acquaintances from his past life, those who had once mocked him for his lack of financial knowledge, were now hailing him like a deity.
Chen Fan simply smiled. He didn't have time to savor the adoration. He knew this upward trend would last for about two more hours before stabilizing slightly, then continuing to rise the next day.
He needed to cash out.
"Sell all Minh Tam (MTM) shares," Chen Fan commanded.
The sell order was filled in mere seconds. He had sold at the peak of the first surge.
The screen displayed his account balance: 414,000,000 VND.
Nearly 310 million VND in profit in just a few hours! A profit margin of nearly 300%.
Chen Fan took a deep breath. This was just the beginning.
"Ding! Host has gained massive profits from the stock market!"
"Host's total assets: 414,000,000 VND (excluding investment in TechForge Innovations)."
Chen Fan transferred all the money to his bank account. He didn't want to leave such a large sum on the stock exchange for too long. Even though he had future knowledge, he was still cautious.
With this money, he could begin his larger plans. He didn't want to stop at just personal investments. The quest "Earn 1,000 Billion VND in 5 Years" required him to establish his "own company or financial empire."
It's time to found a company.
Chen Fan closed his eyes. In his mind, countless pieces of information about successful business models from his past life, future technological trends, and potential market development scenarios appeared clearly. He needed a company that was not only financially strong but could also support his cultivation path.
An idea suddenly sparked. A company specializing in digital asset management and AI software development – a field where he had an absolute advantage thanks to the System. This would be a solid foundation for his empire.
He opened his eyes. "The company name... Heavenly Dao Group."
This name not only reflected his dominance but also alluded to the Heavenly Dao Decree cultivation technique he practiced. It also carried a deeper meaning about him shaping the rules of the market.
Chen Fan immediately set to work. Establishing the company, registering the business, finding an office... With 414 million VND, he could start off favorably.
At the same time, his phone rang again. It was an unknown number.
"Hello, Mr. Chen Fan. I'm Tong Yan, Editor-in-Chief of Urban Economic News. We're very interested in your insightful analysis of Bank X's vulnerability. Are you free to meet and chat? We'd very much like to invite you to be a consultant or regular contributor to our newspaper."
Chen Fan smirked. Was his reputation already spreading?