Chapter 218: The Terrifying Power of the Weather Vane!

Ye Ning's voice carried a hint of request, hoping for further confirmation.

Lu Qingshan's gaze sharpened, and his voice grew serious.

"You promised to execute the trade exactly as I demanded."

His words gave Ye Ning a jolt, recalling the promise made when they first met. Back then she was ambitious, but now she felt timid before an operation of this magnitude.

"You must remember, don't hesitate."

Lu Qingshan's voice became even more solemn, his eyes revealing an unquestionable authority.

"In this market, hesitation means failure."

Ye Ning froze for a moment, then quickly readjusted her mindset. She inhaled deeply, calming herself.

"Understood, boss."

Her voice steadied, and determination reignited in her eyes.

She turned to Wang Yuyun and Li Zhi'an, her voice firm.

"Execute the boss's order immediately: buy a 500‑million‑HKD Hang Seng Index short."

Wang Yuyun and Li Zhi'an heard the order and were likewise infected with that resolve.

Wang Yuyun's fingers flew across the keyboard, and the numbers on the screen began to jump wildly. Each keystroke represented a massive flow of capital.

Li Zhi'an also started contacting various brokers, preparing a large volume of short trades. His voice sounded especially tense over the phone, yet his execution was undiminished.

"Hello, is this Hua Fu Brokerage? I need a large short‑position trade…"

"Yes, Hang Seng Index futures, the amount is huge, are you ready…"

A surprised voice came from the other end, clearly shocked by a trade of this scale.

Lu Qingshan picked up the newspaper again, but his gaze kept monitoring the screen's changes. His expression remained calm, yet the flicker in his eyes revealed inner excitement.

Lu Qingjun walked to his brother's side, lowered his voice and asked, "Second brother, can we really succeed this time?"

Lu Qingshan looked up at his younger brother, a trace of gentleness flashing in his eyes.

"Qingjun, you must remember, true success isn't gambling but stems from accurate market judgment."

His words gave Lu Qingjun a jolt; this was his brother's vision and foresight.

Fifteen minutes later, Wang Yuyun and Li Zhi'an almost simultaneously put down their devices.

"Boss, the 500‑million‑HKD short is fully executed!"

Ye Ning let out a sigh of relief, but the tension hadn't fully vanished. Her palms were still sweating, her heart pounding.

"Average execution price 1847 points, all filled!"

Wang Yuyun's voice carried a hint of excitement; a trade of this level gave her unprecedented thrill.

Lu Qingshan nodded, then picked up the phone on the desk.

"Now we start to spread the word."

He dialed a number, his voice softening.

"Chairman Li, this is Lu Qingshan."

Li Fuying's voice came from the other end, clearly pleased to receive the call.

"Qing Shan, is there something?"

"I just made a major investment decision that may affect the market."

Lu Qingshan's words left the other side silent for a few seconds.

"What decision?"

Li Fuying's voice grew cautious, evidently sensing something unusual.

"I think the Hong Kong Island stock market will keep falling, so I bought some shorts."

A gasp of cold air came from the other end, clearly shocked by the news.

"How much?"

Li Fuying's voice trembled, evidently foreseeing a staggering figure.

"Five hundred million Hong Kong dollars."

Silence on the line lasted longer, as if Li Fuying was utterly stunned by the number.

"Qing Shan, what are you planning?"

Li Fuying's voice carried a hint of Fear, a 500‑million‑HKD short could shake the entire market.

Lu Qingshan's voice deepened.

"Negotiations between the United Kingdom and China have again hit a stalemate, and Hong Kong Island's future is fraught with uncertainty."

His words made the breathing on the other end quicken.

"I advise all friends to be cautious and cut losses in time."

After hanging up, Lu Qingshan dialed several more numbers in succession.

Each call conveyed the same message: Lu Qingshan is bearish on Hong Kong Island's economy, heavily shorting.

Ye Ning listened nearby, the shock in her heart growing stronger. She finally understood what a true Financial Giant Shark is; this influence had already exceeded her imagination.

The news spread faster than imagined.

Just after noon, the Hong Kong Island stock market suddenly showed abnormal volatility.

The Hang Seng Index began to plunge sharply, green numbers constantly refreshing on the screen.

"Boss, the index is dropping!"

Wang Yuyun's voice was excited, this rapid reaction left her stunned.

"1847 points, down 2 points!"

Li Zhi'an also reported the numeric change excitedly.

Lu Qingshan put down the newspaper in his hand and stared intently at the numbers on the screen.

1849 points, 1845 points, 1840 points…

The numbers kept falling, each tick representing a massive flow of capital.

"Institutions and retail investors are all selling."

Li Zhi'an pushed up his glasses, his eyes full of awe.

"Everyone is on edge, all fleeing the stock market."

"Look, 1835 points!"

Wang Yuyun's voice grew more excited; this plunge gave her an unprecedented thrill.

In just over an hour, the Hang Seng Index fell more than 80 points.

On Lu Qingshan's short‑position account, the profit numbers were jumping wildly.

"Boss, you've already profited close to a hundred million!"

Ye Ning's voice carried an unmistakable excitement; this investment return rate seemed unbelievable to her.

"One hour, one hundred million!"

Her voice trembled, the speed of making money made her feel dizzy.

Lu Qingjun was also stunned by the figure; he walked to his brother's side, his eyes full of admiration.

"Second brother, you're amazing!"

Lu Qingshan nodded, but his expression remained calm.

"This is just the beginning."

His words gave everyone a chill.

If this is only the start, then what will happen next?

Ye Ning finally understood Lu Qingshan's terrifying capability.

This is not merely investing, but manipulating the entire market's sentiment.

Investment plus market making, every move of Lu Qingshan can trigger massive market swings.

"Boss, you have now essentially become the investment barometer of the Hong Kong Island stock market."

Her voice held deep respect.

"All investors in the market are closely watching your trades."

Wang Yuyun also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Boss. Now the market is full of rumors about you, saying you are bearish on Hong Kong Island's economy, and everyone is selling along."

Li Zhi'an pushed up his glasses and added: "All major brokerages are asking about your next move; your influence has already exceeded our imagination."

Lu Qingshan watched the constantly jumping numbers on the screen, silently reflecting. In his past life he was just a small retail investor, now he could steer the whole market's trend.

The feeling made him both excited and heavily responsible.

"Continue observing," his voice remained calm, "the real show is still to come."