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Fang Yang finds himself reborn to his sophomore year, the day his crush, Li Weiwei, rejected him. Recognizing this as an opportunity, he decides to prioritize wealth over love, remembering how a stock market crash devastated his family in his previous life. He resolves to make money and sets his sights on big financial goals.
Fang Yang's first act in his new life is to warn his aunt about an impending stock market crash, preventing her from losing a significant amount of money. He then opens a stock account with a modest amount, intending to use his foresight to make his first fortune. He also re-establishes connections with potential business partners and friends, leveraging his knowledge for future endeavors.
Fang Yang quickly establishes a reputation for accurate market predictions after successfully advising a stockbroker's client. He then enters into a money management agreement with Iris Wu, starting with a significant capital of $2 million. He demonstrates his skills by making rapid, substantial profits, impressing his partners and attracting more clients. He also starts writing music, using it as another avenue to generate income with the help of his talented friend, Xiao Yue, aiming to get her signed to a music label.
Fang Yang's growing reputation leads to him acquiring more clients and setting up a stock trading studio. His ability to predict market movements, including a significant drop in Shanghai copper, solidifies his status as a formidable financial mind. He also uses his charm and growing wealth to navigate social situations, including a confrontation with Li Weiwei's ex-boyfriend and a witty exchange with a new acquaintance, Chen Yan, who eventually becomes his girlfriend.
Fang Yang continues to expand his operations, hiring new talent like Zhang Xixi for his studio. He then engages in a high-stakes bet with another investment firm's owner for the controlling interest in a company, showcasing his strategic prowess and unwavering confidence. His success also attracts attention from his family, who are initially skeptical but eventually impressed by his financial achievements.
Fang Yang formalizes his enterprise by acquiring an investment company, renaming it 'Tianfang Capital.' He outlines ambitious plans for global expansion and implements employee incentive programs. He also makes a bold move by liquidating all the company's existing stock positions, anticipating a market correction, and plans to venture into hedging with stock index futures, a strategy that many in the industry find audacious.
Fang Yang attends a private equity salon, where discussions revolve around the impending shorting of A-shares by the Muddy Waters Fund. He expresses his disdain for aiding international capital in devaluing domestic markets. Recognizing the opportunity to rally against the foreign short-sellers, he begins strategizing a counterattack, intending to unite domestic investors and defend the market. He aims to 'light a fire' in the market, starting with financial stocks, to trigger a strong rebound.