CIATB Chapter 50 The Eye of Investment!
Chapter 50 The Eye of Investment!
The air in the studio seemed to freeze completely because of Nie Qingcheng's seemingly casual yet surprisingly weighty words.
Chen Jinglun's face, which had been flushed with excitement, froze instantly. His expression seemed to have been paused, quickly cooling from extreme fervor to a blank, bewildered look.
He has lived for over seventy years and has been immersed in the world of antiques and calligraphy for his entire life. What kind of scene hasn't he seen?
But what he was seeing was completely beyond his comprehension.
Go find...go find your man to draw it.
That's what I meant...
Chen Jinglun's gaze shifted back and forth between Nie Qingcheng's face, which was tinged with a mix of smugness and pride, and the young man beside her who remained calm throughout.
His mind finally began to slowly recover from the shock of that 100 million.
The artist... is this young man?
This masterpiece, which was enough to impress even an old man like him who had seen countless paintings, and who was even willing to offer a hundred million yuan for it, was actually created by the young man in front of him who looked no more than eighteen or nineteen years old.
absurd!
Outrageous!
But looking at Nie Qingcheng's protective mother leopard-like demeanor, and then at the spirit flowing from that painting—a spirit that only the closest people could possibly capture—Chen Jinglun's "eagle eyes" had no choice but to accept this unbelievable fact.
His throat bobbed, he opened his mouth dryly, and finally, the resolute determination on his face turned into a long sigh filled with complex emotions.
"The younger generation is truly formidable, indeed..."
Chen Jinglun's gaze returned to Zhang Yan, and his eyes no longer held the casualness one might show to a junior. Instead, they held the solemnity and respect one would show to a peer or even a senior master.
"Young friend, may I ask your honorable name?"
"Zhang Yan".
"Well done, Zhang Yan."
Chen Jinglun nodded, a wry smile on his face. "Today, this old man has truly seen something new."
"Girl, your eye for talent is much sharper than your grandfather's."
He shook his head at Nie Qingcheng, his expression one of complete resignation.
Just kidding, this is a love token between a young couple. Let alone 100 million, even 1 billion, this girl would never sell it.
If we continue to argue, it won't be about loving to paint, but about being disrespectful to elders.
Chen Jinglun took one last, reluctant look at the painting before turning away, supported by Uncle Fu, filled with shock and regret.
The studio finally returned to silence.
Nie Qingcheng could no longer hide her smile, like a cat that had stolen a fish. She tiptoed and leaned close to Zhang Yan's ear, her warm breath tickling his ear.
"Did you hear that? Old Chen praised my good taste."
Looking at her smug little face, Zhang Yan felt a little helpless, but he let her link arms with his and enjoy this unique display of his pride.
……
Late at night.
The oil painting that Chen Jinglun valued at 100 million yuan was ultimately not hung in Nie Qingcheng's bedroom.
Because the paint was not yet dry, Uncle Fu carefully moved it to the temperature- and humidity-controlled collection room, awaiting the arrival of a top-quality frame.
After taking a shower, Zhang Yan walked out of the bathroom in his bathrobe and immediately saw a scene that made his heart skip a beat.
Nie Qingcheng was lying on the king-size bed in the bedroom, holding a tablet in her hand, her slender ankles gently swinging in the air.
She was wearing the same white shirt that belonged to him, the one depicted in the painting.
Two long, dazzlingly white legs were crossed without any concealment, and with her movements, the shadow of the hem of her shirt outlined endless fantasies.
"come over."
She patted the spot next to her without looking up.
Zhang Yan walked over and sat down next to her, his gaze falling on her tablet.
On the screen is a calendar app.
A date was circled in red with a heart, and a line of small text was written below it.
"It's my lovely baby's birthday (there has to be a surprise!)"
The date is September 28th.
Today is September 20th.
There's only one week left.
Zhang Yan's heart skipped a beat.
He turned to look at the woman beside him. She was engrossed in browsing something on a shopping website, her long eyelashes casting a beautiful shadow under her eyelids.
Gift.
He wanted to give her a gift.
Once this thought arises, it grows like wild grass, impossible to contain.
What can I give as a gift?
She lacks nothing.
A pen she casually tossed away might be worth a year's salary for an average person.
More importantly, what money should we use to buy it?
Should I use the black card she gave me?
Zhang Yan's brows furrowed unconsciously.
He can eat her cooking, live in her house, drive her car, and even use her money to solve some problems without feeling guilty.
Because in his heart, this is a kind of closeness.
But a birthday present? No, that won't do.
It had to be bought entirely and completely with money he earned himself.
That represents his feelings and a man's dignity.
But right now, all his savings combined amount to only a few thousand yuan.
She couldn't even afford one cuff of her white shirt.
A powerful, unprecedented urge to make money burned within him.
Just then.
In his mind, the cold, mechanical voice seemed to sense his strong will and suddenly rang out.
[Ding! Your daily lucky bag has been refreshed!]
[A strong desire from the host has been detected. The new player protection period benefits have been triggered a second time, and the quality of the lucky bag has been improved!]
[Congratulations, host! You have obtained: Investment Eye (Beginner)!]
[Skill Description: You will gain the ability to foresee the value trend of any investment project (including but not limited to stocks, futures, antiques, and land) within the next seven days. Rates of return, risk rates, and key turning points will be presented to you in data-driven form.]
A refreshing stream of information instantly flooded my brain.
Countless financial terms related to candlestick charts, price-to-earnings ratios, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were no longer dry symbols, but rather tools that he could easily understand and control.
Zhang Yan's breath hitched slightly.
He subconsciously turned his head, his gaze falling once again on the tablet in Nie Qingcheng's hand.
She happened to swipe open a financial news notification.
On the screen, the densely packed stock codes and red and green numbers instantly changed in his eyes!
Those boring numbers have disappeared.
Instead, there are vibrant candlestick charts, each radiating different colors of light!
[Tengfei Technology (688001): Forecasted return for the next 7 days: -3.4%. Risk level: Low.]
[Donghai Bank (601128): Forecasted return for the next 7 days: +1.2%. Risk level: Extremely low.]
【…】
Most stock candlestick charts show a red glow, either deep or light, indicating losses.
A few emit a faint green glow, representing meager profits.
The whole world seemed to have become a giant casino with clearly marked prices.
And he was the only one who could see the cards!
"What are you looking at so intently?"
Nie Qingcheng finally looked up from the shopping website and stared at him with some surprise.
"It's nothing."
Zhang Yan looked away, but his heart was racing uncontrollably.
He picked up his phone, made an excuse to go to the balcony for a drink of water, and quietly opened the French doors to his bedroom.
Standing in the cold night wind, he opened a stock trading software.
On the homepage, hundreds and thousands of stocks appeared to him like a sea of stars shimmering with red and green light.
He needs money.
You need some start-up capital.
His fingers flew across the screen, his eyes sharp as he quickly sifted through the negligible profits.
Suddenly, his fingers stopped.
In an inconspicuous corner of the pharmaceutical sector, a stock he had never heard of before was emitting a dazzling, emerald-green light that startled even him!
The light seemed to burst forth from the screen!
Huano Biotech (300836)
Current stock price: 18.3 yuan
[Forecasted return for the next 7 days: +428%!!]
[Key turning point: In three days, the company will release Phase III clinical data for its new targeted anti-cancer drug, which far exceeds expectations, and the stock price is expected to hit four consecutive daily price limits!]
found it!
that's it!
A burning light flashed in Zhang Yan's eyes.
He could almost see the K-line soaring into the sky, and the image of countless banknotes pouring into him.
He took a deep breath, suppressed his elation, and opened his account.
next second.
The expression on his face froze.
The account balance column showed a lonely string of numbers, as if mercilessly mocking him.
Available funds: 103,582.5 yuan.