After the NASDAQ stopped plummeting, investors in the United States breathed a sigh of relief.
"Oh my gosh, how could this happen? It really scared the bejeezus out of me."
"Damn it, I finally sold, and then it stopped falling. Can I stand for that? Of course not. I bought back in immediately, and then it just consolidated. It's enough to drive a person mad. Is God sending you here just to mess with me?"
"Consolidation is good. If it had continued to dive, things would have been dire."
"I don't think so. Looking at it now, the major investment banks are putting in money and effort, plus the government's strong policy support, and it's finally stabilized."
"I'm not that optimistic. It stabilized today, but what about tomorrow? It can't consolidate forever, can it?"
"That's true. It's only fallen for two days, and the US has pulled out all the stops. What if there are more shocks down the line?"
"Isn't it tiring to think so much? We spend today's money. If we're gone tomorrow, we don't have to pay it back."
"Who doesn't? Everyone has this mindset of spending ahead of their income, but I feel like this stock market crash won't end so quickly."
"Should I pull my money out of the stock market now? It's fallen for two consecutive days, and I'm a little scared."
"What's there to be scared of? Fortune favors the bold, and the timid starve. If you don't like it, go all in. Full margin, go for broke."
"Master, please enlighten me. I'm so dumbfounded by my losses that my brain feels numb."
"Same here. Right now, I just want to rob a bank. I'm out of money. I have to go out and rob stores tonight, and I really don't want to rob stores."
"My friend upstairs, study hard. If you learn to invest well, you'll have everything. Robbery is a path of no return. I advise you to think twice."
"Everyone, calm down. The reasons I suggest everyone hold their stocks are as follows: First, the NASDAQ has fallen for two consecutive days, dropping fifteen percent in total. What does that mean? It's like SoftBank lost fifty billion in two days."
"Second, that mysterious young man from the East, Zhang Tianxing, said something. I was quite displeased with him shorting the NASDAQ, but I agree with one of his statements: beneath a surge, there must be a plunge, and there's no such thing as prices only going up and never down. The opposite is also true: these two days of sharp declines, with no decent rebound, are abnormal."
"Third, the administrative forces are now showing their teeth. The short sellers have no more ammunition. With the current ammunition, it won't last a few days. After that, it will be peace and prosperity, fair winds and following seas, another beautiful day."
"In conclusion, do you think a rebound is far off? Of course, this is playing with fire. Without keen observation and strict execution, you'll just be feeding the casino your money."
"Brother, please accept my admiration. Listening to your words is better than reading ten years of books. If you had taught me when I was in elementary school, I would definitely have gotten into an Ivy League university."
Geniuses are found among the common folk. This well-reasoned explanation boosted the investors' confidence.
Experts on the stock market's commentary are untrustworthy. This brother's words are reliable. Sell houses, sell cars, and go all in.
Whether the second half of the year brings fortune or hardship depends on whether this brother's prediction is accurate.
However, it sounds so logical. I'll trust this brother's judgment for once. Take a gamble, and a bicycle might turn into a motorcycle.
Countless fresh batches of "leeks" (inexperienced investors) poured into the stock market.
The consolidating NASDAQ received incremental funds, and finally began a decent rebound.
Investors who hadn't entered the market watched with envy. Were the stock market crash of the past two days just an illusion?
It rose as much as it had fallen.
John F., seeing the NASDAQ rebound, frowned and sighed, "Tianxing, have you closed your short positions? Now that the NASDAQ is rebounding, coupled with the positive news from listed companies and the government's various policy measures, shorting the NASDAQ is no longer meaningful."
"Teacher, this student does not think so. The direction of the stock market is the choice of market forces. Administrative forces can only play a supporting role, not a decisive one."
"The US government's intervention now shows their fear. Under this fear, administrative power cannot stop the market's momentum."
"This is just my personal opinion for the future. After all, at heart, I am a short seller. I came here only to short the NASDAQ. It has only fallen for two days; it's not time to reel in the net yet," Zhang Tianxing said with righteous conviction.
John F. nodded with satisfaction. He was increasingly pleased with Zhang Tianxing. This young man was sensible, had his own opinions, and could stick to his principles. Such a person was bound to achieve great things.
Moreover, for Zhang Tianxing to possess such wealth at his age, his future path could only broaden.
"You are in charge of your own affairs. You have your own opinions, which is excellent. To pursue knowledge, one must have one's own views."
It had been a long time since John F. had praised someone so highly, especially a bachelor's student like Zhang Tianxing. John F. even believed Zhang Tianxing could achieve academic success, considering that his doctoral students had not received such high commendations.
Zhang Tianxing was now demonstrating to everyone what it meant to integrate knowledge with practice. Not only had he invested a vast fortune to short the NASDAQ, but he also stuck to his judgment amidst the doubting eyes of everyone, even if he risked losing everything.
At the most critical juncture, Zhang Tianxing was on the verge of liquidation. Even then, he remained focused and dedicated to his studies.
Now that the NASDAQ's situation was improving and poised to recover its losses, Zhang Tianxing still held his own judgment.
He did not blindly follow the pronouncements of authority, which greatly pleased John F. This "Harvard heartthrob" was truly impressive; this young man from the East was quite remarkable.
"Zhang Tianxing, to date, you are my most satisfactory student. Although you are only an undergraduate, I believe you will achieve great things in the future. I can responsibly tell you that here, our alumni are spread throughout the world, in both the business and political spheres. If someone is a major player, they are part of our alumni network."
Was this the substance of a century-old prestigious school? At this moment, Zhang Tianxing understood why renowned schools were so coveted: it was because of the strong academic atmosphere and the inheritance of excellent traditions.
How far would this Zhang Tianxing, who was shorting the NASDAQ, go? Everyone present was very interested. In their eyes, it was an unbelievable feat.
Everyone present had cultivated a business mindset since childhood. In the United States, after turning eighteen, individuals earned their own money and spent it freely. By university, many had already started several businesses.
However, none had reached the level Zhang Tianxing had achieved. Compared to him, the gap was vast, impossibly distant.