Chapter 49 Living Off My Father

“Oh, so many people already, even this early?”
Wu Ya arrived at the Suiyan branch, only to find it teeming with people.
Everyone accustomed to rising early had already surrounded the bank’s main entrance, leaving not even a crack!
Today was the first day of Treasury Bond trading!
It was also the day when many, harboring dreams of fortune, hoped to glimpse hope for the very first time.
Thus—
Those holding bonds, eager to realize their dreams, had come.
Those without, curious to witness the excitement, had come as well.
The variety of motives was endless.
One could only imagine the sheer size of the crowd.
“Everyone, please make way! We’re about to open the doors!”
With a loud clatter, the doors of the branch were pulled open.
Instantly, everyone surged forward, jostling to be the first inside.
In the bank’s main hall—
To better demonstrate the dynamics of this inaugural Treasury Bond trading day, the bank had invested heavily just days before to install a massive electronic screen.
Five meters wide and three meters tall, it hung in the spacious lobby, particularly eye-catching.
At that time, the cost of such a screen was no less than a hundred thousand!
Except for a wealthy institution like the bank, nowhere else could afford such extravagance.
“This is truly advanced!”
Even Wu Ya couldn’t help but be impressed.
He hadn’t realized it before, but looking now, he understood.
This era was not as backward as he’d once thought.
Just then—
“Wu Ya, I’m here.”
Huang Silu appeared from somewhere, his small eyes rimmed with a pale blue, betraying a sleepless night.
He was clearly running on no rest at all!
Wu Ya had told him to come here early, promising that Qiao Ya would witness a miracle.
But, as he’d later discovered, today was the very first day of Treasury Bond trading!
What miracle was there to witness here?
He had no idea!
So he’d tossed and turned all night, plagued by unease and unable to sleep.
“Wu Ya, we’re here too.”
Soon after, Liu Qian arrived with Qiao Ya in tow.
From Qiao Ya’s sullen, clouded face, Wu Ya could tell—
It must have taken great effort for Liu Qian to bring her here!
“Heh, so you’re all here?”
Wu Ya greeted them, his gaze settling on Huang Silu’s face.
“Fatty Huang, are you here today to show off your financial expertise? Don’t mess it up!”
His tone was thick with mockery.
Huang Silu froze.
Wasn’t it you who asked us to come?
How did it become me showing off?
But he was Wu Ya’s closest friend after all.
He quickly caught on.
“What are you talking about? Huh? I’ve been studying finance lately, and since today is the first day of Treasury Bond trading, I wanted to see how it plays out! If it goes well, maybe it means I have a knack for finance and should choose this major in college!”
Huang Silu cast Wu Ya a sidelong glance and, feigning seriousness, boasted again.
He had no confidence at all, nor any idea what Wu Ya was planning.
But at this point, he could only grit his teeth and go along with this scoundrel!
What’s the worst that could happen?
Qiao Ya was already on the verge of cutting ties with him!
“Hmph, Huang Silu, don’t blame me for looking down on you! Besides idling around and living off your father, what else can you accomplish?”
But before he could finish, Qiao Ya’s sharp ridicule cut him off.
Living off his father—
That kind of person, no matter how prominent his family, would only shine for a moment.
Without achievements, he would squander his inheritance.
Qiao Ya had good looks and a fine figure.
With these natural advantages, she deserved a driven, ambitious young man—
Preferably from a distinguished family and personally enterprising.
And Huang Silu?
He was clearly not in this league!
“Qiao Ya, I…”
Huang Silu was so flustered by her words that he didn’t know what to do with his hands and feet.
He was about to defend himself, but Wu Ya interjected.
“Fatty Huang, it’s not just Qiao Ya who doubts you—even I’m very skeptical! So, is your so-called test of the waters a plan to trade today and prove yourself?”
Actions speak louder than words!
Only by anticipating the rise and fall of Treasury Bonds and seizing the fruits of their eventual surge could one truly prove financial acumen.
But—
“Huang Silu, you really are something! Right now, everyone in Suiyan, no, all of Weiling City, even all of China knows that collective bonds are leading the market in Treasury Bond trading! You’re not just following the crowd, are you, only to boast that it was your own insight?”
Qiao Ya’s scorn was relentless.
How dull!
Buying collective bonds, which were sure to rise, and then flaunting his ‘financial talent’ in front of her?
Ridiculous!
After the recent publicity, especially over the past two days, even a ten-year-old knew that collective bonds had soared to terrifying prices.
And yet he wanted to play such childish tricks?
He’d never amount to anything, just a waste of time!
With that, she turned on her heel, a cold expression on her face, ready to walk away.
Wu Ya shot a glance at Liu Qian.
“Qiao Ya, don’t be like that! Since we’re already here, let’s at least stay a while. Who knows—maybe Huang Silu really does have an extraordinary perspective.”
Liu Qian quickly grabbed Qiao Ya’s arm, gently coaxing her.
“Extraordinary perspective? Fatty Huang, everyone says collective bonds are about to skyrocket! Are you planning to go against the tide and buy individual bonds instead?”
Wu Ya played along, feigning shock as he looked at Huang Silu in disbelief.
“Are you crazy? Collective bonds are soaring, individual bonds are plummeting! And you want to do the exact opposite? Fatty Huang, you’re definitely going to fail today!”
Wu Ya’s exaggerated performance pushed Qiao Ya’s impatience to new heights—her annoyed expression shifted to one of outright disgust.
Now, Huang Silu was completely bewildered.
“Wu Ya, you…”
He stared at Wu Ya, incredulous.
He was only following Wu Ya’s instructions!
How was this bastard making things worse for him?
“But, Qiao Ya, since we’re already here, why not stay and see it through? Otherwise, neither Huang Silu nor we will be satisfied.”
But Wu Ya’s sudden change in tone quelled Huang Silu’s anger.
So that’s it—this bastard was helping him keep Qiao Ya here!
But…
He’d managed to keep her, but what next?
Wu Ya’s words had already sealed his fate…
He had to buy individual bonds!
But to buy individual bonds?
Using a bond guaranteed to lose money to prove his financial genius?
Never mind that the five hundred he’d been given would surely go to waste!
Just looking at Qiao Ya—
Wouldn’t this blow every last chance?
That bastard…
He didn’t know a thing, and was only here to ruin him!