Chapter 496 Economic Forecast Report
After spending several days, Lu Yiming sent his forecast for Xiaguo's A-shares in the next three months to the editorial department of the Financial Daily, officially starting the battle with Peng Dingguo.
Editorial department of Financial Daily.
"Deng Xiaobing, this is your manuscript."
It’s a brand new week again, and the latest round of submissions has begun to be distributed.
"Here I come."
The verbal battle between Lu Yiming and Peng Dingguo caused the newspaper sales to soar like a rocket, and made him, a small newspaper editor, also gain a lot of attention. Therefore, he was naturally full of enthusiasm at work, as if he had endless energy all over his body.
"Here, Mr. Lu submitted your work. You will definitely win the Excellence Award this time."
"Mr. Lu accepted the challenge?"
Deng Xiaobing's eyes, which were already small to begin with, became invisible on his face as he laughed.
"Damn, the richest man really accepted the challenge!"
"It's great! This issue of the newspaper is expected to sell like hot cakes!"
"Isn't this a treat for coffee?"
"Why don't you submit your work to me? Richest Dad, I want your love and care, too."
When people heard that Deng Xiaobing had received another submission from Lu Yiming, the entire editorial department was in an uproar, and dozens of editors looked at Deng Xiaobing with envy.
From the sales of the last two issues of the newspaper, we can see how terrifying the appeal of this richest man is. It is already December, and the weather is getting colder, but the sales of the last two issues of the newspaper are estimated to be much hotter than the sales of the previous year combined.
Deng Xiaobing was very pleased with the envious looks from his colleagues, and he said cheerfully, "No problem, I'll treat everyone to afternoon tea today!"
"Long live!"
"Good brother, you are so loyal."
Although I didn't get any news about Lu Yiming, it was nice to get a cup of coffee.
Someone urged: "Hurry up and see what the richest man wrote."
"Didn't he predict the future economic trends? Hurry up and take a look."
"I don't know if he will recommend some stocks. Isn't he known as the stock god? Buy whatever stocks he recommends."
"Look at you, you are an outsider, right? You must not buy the stocks recommended by the richest man. Think about it, the banker also thinks so. Once everyone sees the richest man recommends it, they will buy it. Wouldn't he just run away?"
“You know how to trade stocks.”
"Stop talking nonsense and take a look. Even if I don't recommend any stocks, it would be nice to have some investment advice."
Under everyone's urging, Deng Xiaobing excitedly opened the envelope and began to read Lu Yiming's submission.
After reading the manuscript, everyone looked at each other in surprise.
“Is this… true?”
"I have to say, this prediction is really bold."
“It’s unbelievable.”
In his article, Lu Yiming not only predicted the trend of Xiaguo A shares in the next three months, but also predicted that the entire bull market would last until June 2001. He even asserted that the increase would be around 114% and the highest value would be above 2,200 points.
Such an action naturally made everyone in the editorial department look at each other in surprise.
"The prediction is so detailed? How come it seems even more bizarre than fortune-telling? Even if you ask me to invest according to what he says, I wouldn't dare to invest."
"Does he always take such radical actions?"
Many people were actually thinking about making a wave of investments based on Lu Yiming's predictions, but after reading Lu Yiming's predictions, they backed off.
They felt that if they really invested according to Lu Yiming's prediction, they might even lose their money. After all, who would list the data directly when predicting the stock market, and list it in such detail, it was even scarier than fortune-telling.
Therefore, many people who were originally very interested are now backing off.
"Is he really not joking?"
"Are you kidding? Would you take out a million dollars as a joke?"
"I definitely wouldn't, but he's a billionaire, and he doesn't need a million dollars."
“It seems to make some sense.”
"How is it? Can this article be published?"
"Of course. The more shocking and controversial our words are, the higher our newspaper sales will be."
"Not only should this article be published, but it should also be placed on the front page!"
After all, Lu Yiming's reputation is there, and as long as the article is published, there will definitely be people reading it. The more outrageous the prediction is, the more it will arouse discussion among people, which is beneficial to the sales of the newspaper.
And this is indeed the case. Once the newspaper was published, everyone saw the huge words "Lu Yiming predicts the economic trend" on the front page, and they paid without hesitation. Although the newspaper had foresightedly increased the printing volume tenfold, it was still in short supply.
teahouse.
Many people are discussing Lu Yiming's prediction article.
"Old Song, the prediction for the richest man is out, what do you think?"
"Just sit back and watch. What else can I do? To be honest, I had made up my mind before. When the richest man's prediction comes out, I will buy a wave according to his prediction. But to be honest, I am scared now. I really don't dare to follow him."
"Yeah, this is too scary. No matter how I analyze it, I can't figure out the rationality of the richest man's prediction. If I really follow the richest man's investment, I'm afraid I'll lose all my money."
"I originally thought that the bet between the richest man and the economic experts was very interesting. Now the pressure is on the economists, and this is the result?"
"Although economists have not yet released their predictions, I think he has already won, and the millionaire is doomed to lose."
"If the economy really goes according to the prediction of the richest man, it would be hell."
In Peng Dingguo's office.
"Professor Peng, this is today's newspaper."
"Okay, just leave it there, I'll take a look later."
Peng Dingguo's eyes were fixed on the computer screen and he was writing furiously on his notebook.
The notebook was filled with key points he had recorded.
He was serious about betting against Lu Yiming.
After all, Lu Yiming is the richest man in mainland China, so Peng Dingguo dare not take it lightly.
The key point is that if you lose, you have to call daddy, and you have to call daddy in front of everyone. If you lose, it will be a huge shame.
An hour passed and Peng Dingguo felt dizzy from reading the materials, so he leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes.
After dozing for a few minutes, he sat up straight and picked up the "Financial Daily" that had just been delivered to him.
"I want to see what predictions this richest man makes."
"How dare you publish the prediction directly? You don't take me seriously."
"He also said that if the predictions were consistent, I would be right. Crazy! It's really crazy."
While cursing, Peng Dingguo opened the newspaper.
As soon as he saw it, he laughed out loud.
“Holy crap, is this the prediction of the richest man?”
"Are you sure you're not trying to tease me?"
"You really don't understand economics. No, even if you don't understand economics, even if you read the financial news for a few days, you can't make such a prediction."
"If this is true, I'll just eat the newspaper."
Peng Dingguo, who was originally a little nervous, suddenly relaxed.
From his professional perspective, Lu Yiming's prediction was simply nonsense and contrary to the current economic situation.
"It seems like I can't call him dad anymore. I hope this kid knows what's best for him and gives me one million dollars."
Peng Dingguo finished reading the newspaper, closed his notebook, turned off his computer, and said to a colleague sitting opposite him, "Brother Xiao, let's go have a drink."
Fu Ri University.
In the dormitory, Ni Cong said to Lu Yiming: "I heard that the article you published in the newspaper was criticized badly."
Lu Yiming had an indifferent expression on his face and said with a smile: "Just scold me if you want."
For people today, the future can only be "predicted", but for Lu Yiming, it is something he has actually experienced.
So, no matter how absurd it is, it is the "fact"!
As for whether it is reasonable or not - logic is only needed when writing novels, when has reality ever told you the truth?
So, no matter what people outside say, Lu Yiming is very clear that his "predictions" are facts and he is not afraid of being laughed at by others.
Seeing Lu Yiming's nonchalant response, Ni Cong immediately gave him a thumbs up in admiration: "Brother, steady!"
Just at this moment, Lu Yiming's cell phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Hello, Mr. Lu, I'm Chen Li. Are you free from 2 to 5 tomorrow afternoon? I'd like to invite you to our TV station to participate in the recording of a TV program. The name of the program is "Face to Face", which is an interview program that invites well-known people from various fields to sit together and chat."
Lu Yiming glanced at the course schedule hanging on the wall and said, "I'm free."
Chen Li was very happy to see Lu Yiming agreed, and said, "Okay, our staff will pick you up at 1 pm tomorrow?"
"No need, I'll go there myself when the time comes."
The next day at noon.
TV station.
After lunch and before going to work, many people in the office were whispering and talking to each other.
An employee who came in later asked curiously, "What are you talking about ? You look so excited. Is there a celebrity coming to record a show?"
An employee who was chatting raised his head and said with disdain: "What's a star? Aren't there enough stars who come to our TV station to perform? This afternoon, the richest man Lu Yiming will come to the TV station to record a show!"
The female employees in the office all took out their makeup mirrors and started to dress up desperately. After all, the richest man had come. If he took a fancy to them, would they still have to worry about their life for the rest of their lives?
"My goodness, this is outrageous."
The slacking employees were speechless.
Just at this moment, a man came in and said excitedly: "Mr. Lu is here!"
"What? So fast?"
"My goodness, it's only half past one. Didn't you say you'd come at two?"
Everyone stood up and rushed outside. The female employees, who had just put on their makeup, ran out in high heels like a gust of wind, leaving the male employees stunned.
Those who had not finished putting on makeup yet were stamping their feet anxiously and wanted to rush out, but they still had to put on makeup, so they were suddenly in a panic and had to finish hurriedly, even taking off their high heels and holding them in their hands, and running out.
Outside the TV station building, as soon as Lu Yiming's Audi stopped, the young and beautiful female employees of the TV station rushed out, their eyes full of excitement and anticipation.
Those male celebrities and idols are just looks, but Lu Yiming in front of him is a real rich man!
And it is said that he is not married yet!
If anyone is favored by Lu Yiming, wouldn’t he be able to ascend to heaven directly?
Women who work in TV stations are very confident about their looks.
The TV station director Jiang Yanqing had to run to the door himself to maintain order.
Seeing Lu Yiming getting out of the car, Jiang Yanqing walked steadily to Lu Yiming and said kindly: "Welcome Mr. Lu to our TV station to guide our work. It is an honor for the program team to invite you to record our "Face to Face" program."
Lu Yiming had done his homework before and recognized Jiang Yanqing, so he smiled and responded, "Director Jiang, you are too polite. The program Face to Face is very well done. I used to watch it often."
Chen Li also came over to say hello and said, "Mr. Lu."
Lu Yiming nodded slightly to Chen Li and said, "Hello."
Jiang Yanqing made a gesture of invitation and said, "Mr. Lu, it's windy outside, let's go in and talk."
In the guest lounge, Chen Li handed a card to Lu Yiming and said, "Mr. Lu, these are the questions I will ask later. If there are any that are inconvenient to answer, you can mark them now."
In terms of attitude, Chen Li was still very sincere. After all, she invited Lu Yiming to the show mainly for fame, but also to establish a good relationship with Lu Yiming, the new richest man. So it was naturally impossible for her to deliberately embarrass Lu Yiming on the show.
Lu Yiming glanced at them and saw that there were no tricky questions, so he knew what was going on and said with a smile, "Okay, I can answer all these questions."
"That's good."
Chen Li racked her brains to come up with these questions. They had to attract attention but not cause Lu Yiming 's proposal. This balance was actually quite difficult to strike. However, after interviewing Lu Yiming twice, Chen Li had some basic knowledge in her mind, and none of the questions she set would fail.
After resting for a while, Chen Li invited Lu Yiming to put on makeup.
After all, it was a TV show, so Lu Yiming did not act on his own and was very cooperative throughout the whole process, which won everyone's favor.
People who work at a TV station are likely to encounter all kinds of monsters, especially those so-called entertainment stars. They think they are very awesome at a young age, so they act like big shots to everyone. It is no exception when they come to the TV station to participate in programs. It is common for them to point fingers at the staff or even insult them.
After putting on makeup, Chen Li took Lu Yiming to the recording studio and started recording the show.
After the opening remarks, Chen Li asked, "Mr. Lu, I heard that you made your first pot of gold by self-studying programming at your homeroom teacher's house. You have such a strong computer level, why did you switch to the financial field later?"
Lu Yiming said calmly, "I didn't switch to the financial field. You see, I even applied for computer science when I entered university. I made some money in the past two years, which was purely accidental. I didn't deliberately go into the financial field."
Looking at Lu Yiming's serious expression, Chen Li was almost injured by Lu Yiming's Versailles.
You tell me, becoming the richest man is an unexpected gain?
I want such a surprise, too.
After taking two deep breaths to calm herself down, Chen Li continued, "It seems that Mr. Lu really loves computers. But I heard that you want to predict the stock market trend of Xiaguo in the next three months. Does that mean that you will focus on the stock market in the future?"
Lu Yiming said without hesitation: "No, everyone knows what happened recently. I was forced to take on the challenge. As for the focus of development, it will definitely be on industry, especially industries related to computers and the Internet. These are my top priorities for future investment."
Although the questions raised by Chen Li were not tricky, Lu Yiming was able to remain calm and answer fluently in front of the camera, which still impressed the people participating in the recording of the program.
Although the richest man of Xia country in front of him is young, he has a strong aura. His calm and composed demeanor is really impressive.
After chatting for a few sentences, Lu Yiming followed Chen Li's topic and talked about the stock market, especially Xiaguo's A shares.
Lu Yiming said with emotion: "The A-share market is too impetuous now. Although the bull market is still going on, many investors are still losing money."
Chen Li was puzzled: "Can you lose money in a bull market?"
Lu Yiming said bluntly: "Why not? Especially recently there are many monster stocks, and retail investors like to 'catch monsters', but every time they catch them, they are swallowed up by the monsters skin and bones."
Chen Li said, "Mr. Lu, besides being the richest man, you are also called the stock god by many people. I heard that you have never lost money in stock trading. Do you have any experience that you can teach us small retail investors?"
Lu Yiming smiled and asked back : "Why? You also trade stocks?"
Chen Li pulled her hair up charmingly and said with a smile, "Is it strange? This is Zhonghai. Even the old men and women selling breakfast on the street may be old stock investors. I entered the stock market in 1997. I think a friend introduced me to it. There were many stocks and I didn't know which one to buy."
"I remember the first stock I bought was Minmetals Development. Why did I buy it? People said that state-owned enterprises were being reformed, and you could make money if you bought stocks of central enterprises. Indeed, I made a little money on this stock, and later I traded back and forth two or three times. But it is said that when many stock friends bought it in that wave of market, they made a lot of money. I remember it started at about 1,000 points, and it kept rising every day. It seemed that it kept rising for 20 to 30 days, and it rose to more than 1,700 points."
Lu Yiming was also amused after hearing this and said with a smile: "Then you are still lucky, this can also make money."
Chen Li said with emotion: "It's difficult for a small retail investor like me. I basically buy stocks based on what others say. My friends all recommend that I buy small-cap stocks, saying that they are easy to operate. But as a small retail investor, I always can't keep up with the pace of the market. Every time I think that a stock is rising well, I follow it, and I get trapped. But if I sell it, it will rise again tomorrow. Every time I get so angry that I can't eat for several days."
Lu Yiming was amused by Chen Li's expression, but he also knew that most retail investors who trade stocks are actually the same as Chen Li.
Many retail investors do not look at technology at all, nor do they look at the technical side of stocks. To put it bluntly, they all have a bit of a gambler's mentality. Maybe I will buy a stock because the name sounds nice, such as "Rainbow", because it will last for a long time. Anyway, investors who buy stocks have all kinds of mentality.
Chen Li urged: "Mr. Lu, please give us small retail investors some advice."
