Chapter 68
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 68
Chapter Title: Net Worth Hits 250 Million Won
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Profits: 66.01 million won!
Excluding the 35 million won credit loan...
Net assets: 96 million won!
'Tomorrow, my assets will top 100 million.'
Tomorrow was a lock for another daily limit up.
The day after that too.
Four straight days of hitting the upper limit.
'You never know what life has in store.'
Life's unpredictable.
From a minus-balance account plus a month's living expenses of 150,000 won, overnight to a plus-balance account with nearly 100 million in net assets.
'Long live the Golden Report!'
Long live Era of Success!
Life should be like Yoo Jin-seong's!!
His mouth stretched into a grin that threatened to split his face.
He felt on top of the world.
- Ahh, it's such a shame. If only I had more money...
Choi A-young had invested 3 million won in Ha-il Construction. It was up 40%, realizing 1.2 million in profits.
It stung.
What if it had been 30 million instead of 3 million?
She'd have made 12 million.
What if 300 million instead of 30 million?
120 million.
- Oppa, when are you planning to sell your stocks?
Sell?
On the fourth day, at lunchtime.
But he couldn't just say that straight out.
"Gonna watch it for a few more days before selling."
- Ah? When you sell your stocks, let me know. I gotta sell when you do.
"Got it. I'll tell you for sure. If you sell when I do, you won't lose money at least."
Choi A-young asked.
- How much do you think you'll make on the stocks?
"No idea."
- Hope you make a ton.
"Me too."
- If you make big bucks, A-youngie will treat you to something yummy.
"For real?"
- Of course. Beef? Eel? Tuna? Whatever you want.
Just thinking about it made his mouth water.
"Eating out's pricey and awkward. Grab a pack of beef from the mart. I'll make beef chapagetti for you."
- Whoa?! Beef chapagetti? Sounds drool-worthy already. Got it. I'll bring the beef.
"Ahh, I can't wait for beef chapagetti. Our pretty A-youngie wants some too."
- Whoa? Coming in hot? Oppa wants to eat A-youngie?
"Yeah."
- Which part of A-youngie? Lips? Boobs?
"All of it?"
Choi A-young murmured softly.
- ...Come over. ...I'll give you all of it.
"On my way."
As he threw on his clothes, a KakaoTalk popped up.
[Choi A-young: Photo]
[Choi A-young: Waiting for you♡]
It was a pic of her in her underwear.
'Damn.'
She was smoking hot.
Jin-seong's movements turned frantic.
The next day.
🏢 Ha-il Construction Co.
💰 Investment:65,008,400 won
📊 Shares:19,640
💵 Purchase Price:3,310 won
📈 Return:+162.01%
💎 Profit:+105,320,108 won
💰 Total Assets:+170,328,508 won
Ha-il Construction hit the daily upper limit again, following yesterday.
Two straight days sent Jin-seong's wealth ballooning.
Profits: 105.32 million won!
Net assets: 135.32 million won!
'Broke through 135 million!'
Jin-seong's fortune surpassed 135 million won.
'Heh heh heh! Ha ha ha!'
He burst out laughing.
- Oppa! Upper limit again today!
- Ahh, such a shame.
- If only I had 30 million...
Choi A-young was thrilled yet regretful.
The next day.
Another upper limit.
Three consecutive days—an incredible run.
🏢 Ha-il Construction Co.
💰 Investment:65,008,400 won
📊 Shares:19,640
💵 Purchase Price:3,310 won
📈 Return:+240.61%
💎 Profit:+156,416,711 won
💰 Total Assets:+221,425,111 won
Profits: 156.41 million won!
Net assets: 186.42 million won!
His wealth was growing 30% a day.
Swelling at a terrifying pace.
'Sell it all at lunch tomorrow.'
No. Scratch that.
Sell right after it hits the limit tomorrow.
No need to wait till lunch.
He logged into the stock community.
Searched for Ha-il Construction Co.
[Three straight upper limits lol. Doubled my money on Ha-il ^___^]
[Ha-il's way better than its price suggests. Probably heading up for the next couple months.]
[The vibe's off the charts. All-in 30 mil. Expecting 2x at least, 3x max.]
[Still sheep believing in the boss?;; As a vet who got wrecked chasing him, calling it: price crashes soon;;]
Maybe because Ha-il had hit three straight upper limits?
Everyone was talking about it.
'Should I drop some advice?'
He shook his head.
'Nah. Quietly suck the honey.'
No one would listen anyway.
'Post proof after selling tomorrow?'
Shook his head again.
'Bragging's pointless.'
Just breeds envy and jealousy.
Better to read a book instead—100x more worthwhile.
'Time to read.'
Closed the NH Securities app.
Shut the community.
Opened a book.
[Reading Achievement 8]
[1. Read for 130+ minutes.]
[Reward: 30 Points]
Reading Achievement 8 unlocked.
'130 minutes for 30 points?'
Sweet deal.
He dove into reading.
The book Courage.
As insightful and helpful as Justice.
He could see why Lee Myung-ho recommended it.
[Completed Reading Achievement 8.]
[Acquired 20 Points.]
He completed Reading Achievement 8, earning 30 points as reward.
Brushed it off lightly. Waved the window away.
Back to reading.
'Fun.'
Knowledge piling up in his head.
Thoughts deepening by the day.
The joy of growth.
Lost in the thrill of reading.
As fun and healing as jogging.
Paused reading briefly.
Lost in deep thought.
'Courage...'
The courage to live for yourself.
The courage to ignore others' stares.
'Am I... living courageously...?'
'What does... my heart truly want...? How does it want to live...?'
'What do I like? What do I hate? No, who am I?'
What did he like?
What did he want to become?
How did he want to live?
No clue.
Couldn't say.
But one thing was clear.
The more questions he asked.
The deeper the questions.
The more varied the questions.
The closer he got to answers. Nearing the truth bit by bit. Uncovering solutions gradually.
'Keep reading.'
Cleared his mind. Immersed in the book again. Focused fiercely. Lost track of time reading.
"Whew."
How long had he read?
His head felt hot.
"Tough."
He'd hit his limit.
Closed the book. Mind, body, dick—all slumped. Drank cold water. Lay on the mattress, eyes shut.
The next day.
🏢 Ha-il Construction Co.
💰 Investment:65,008,400 won
📊 Shares:19,640
💵 Purchase Price:3,310 won
📈 Return:+342.79%
💎 Profit:+222,842,294 won
💰 Total Assets:+287,850,694 won
Four consecutive upper limits.
Jin-seong sold without hesitation.
+287,850,694 won
Shivers ran down his spine.
'Insane! Absolutely insane!'
Total assets: 287,850,694 won!
Profits: 222,842,294 won!!
Net assets: 252,850,694 won!!!
'Thanks to the Golden Report... from less than 50 million to 250 million in assets.'
25 years old—23 in Korean age. Massive wealth at a young age.
250 million won.
Max out loans, and he could snag an apartment.
What to do with it?
Buy a car? Apartment? Start a business? Pay off parents' debt? Treat A-youngie?
'Sweet just imagining it.'
Felt like he could fly with happiness.
'First things first...'
Called Choi A-young.
"A-youngie. Sell your stocks now."
- Already?
"Yeah. Sell. I just did."
- But it could go higher...
Four straight upper limits.
To her, it seemed like it'd climb a few more days at least.
- Ahh... such a shame... feels like it'll keep rising... Sigh... Okay. Closing my eyes and selling.
"Good call. Peak in my book. Rose too much too fast. Time to sell."
- Got it. Hold on.
One minute later.
- Sold.
"Good girl."
- Wow, over 3x. 3 mil became 9 mil.
Choi A-young was half ecstatic, half wistful. Thrilled with 6 million profit, bummed it wasn't more.
She shook off the regret quickly.
- Hehe, thanks to Jin-seong oppa, over 6 mil. Thank you. Oppa's a total lucky charm.
- Lucky Charm, still before lunch? Wait a bit. Grabbing beef and heading over.
Hung up with Choi A-young.
Called his mom.
"Mom. How much debt left?"
- Debt? About 90 mil?
"90 million?"
- Why? Gonna pay it off for me?
"Yeah. Sending 90 mil soon."
- ...For real? ...Really?
"When have I ever lied?"
- Son......
Jin-seong panicked.
Mom was crying.
Sobbing heartbrokenly.
"Don't cry."
She wept for a while.
"Ease up on work now."
- Thank you...
"Pocket money incoming big time."
- Thank you...
"Overseas trip soon too."
First big thing after the windfall: filial piety.
Apartment or car nice, but parents struggling first.
'Feels good.'
Mom over the moon.
Dad called soon after.
- As parents, can't provide for you but keep taking help—shameless. Thanks. Sorry.
"Nah, no need to apologize."
- How'd you make the big bucks? Nothing shady, right?
"Nope. Legit. Stocks blew up."
- Come down soon. Or we'll make time to visit.
Hung up.
[100/100]
[Congratulations.]
[Acquired Stamina Booster Pill.]
Stamina +13.3.
'Stamina Booster keeps dropping.'
Mi-yeon let out a sigh.
Couldn't sleep a wink.
"Goddamn it..."
Moans from next door.
From a different woman, too.
"How many friggin' times they gonna go...?"