32: The power and allure of finance!

After hearing the Counselor's introduction, Wang Lin knew he couldn't hide his identity anymore.

Since he had opened his account at this branch, the other party could easily check his operations, even if they were against the rules.

He hadn't intended to hide it in the first place.

He just hadn't expected it to alarm the head of the branch, who even came personally to find him.

Come to think of it, if a rising star of Hot Money appeared in his branch and turned their capital ten times over in a month, he would probably be unable to contain his excitement and would come over to see if he could recruit them or find some way to collaborate.

In any case, Wang Lin couldn't think of any bad reason for the other party to come looking for him.

Sure enough.

Before Wang Lin could speak, he saw Sun Jianguo begin his self-introduction: "Just as your Counselor said a moment ago, my name is Sun Jianguo, and I am the General Manager of the CITIC Securities Zheng County Huaihai Road Branch."

"I accidentally saw our branch on the dragon and tiger list yesterday and was deeply surprised. After checking, I discovered it was actually one of our Finance University's top students. Truly impressive!"

"Congratulations on achieving a ten-fold profit, a multi-millionaire while still in college! And it's all liquid cash, too strong!!"

Sun Jianguo sighed with emotion repeatedly.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt Wang Lin was impressive.

In particular, he didn't just possess millions in capital; he possessed the ability to create millions in capital.

This kind of ability was the most terrifying part.

Sun Jianguo proposed: "Isn't it time for internships soon? I wonder if you have any interest in pursuing this path. Can I invite you to come to our branch?"

As Sun Jianguo expected, Wang Lin smiled and shook his head: "Thank you for your high regard, Manager Sun, but I have had enough of working under others. I prefer more freedom, so I must decline your offer."

Sun Jianguo was not surprised. Through his brief understanding just now, he also knew that Wang Lin had suffered in the past few years.

He continued: "I didn't hold much hope, but since you are now a client with over ten million in funds at our branch, you are considered a very significant client. Especially with your current potential, I am very optimistic that you can reach over a hundred million, or even higher!"

"There isn't much I can do, but within my authority, I can help you adjust your stock trading commission rates."

"As for the exclusive investment advisory service, I assume you won't need that."

"Regarding margin trading, I don't know if you've considered it. Combined with the VIP channel, you can trade faster and reduce order latency. For example, when queuing orders, if you want to catch the limit, you'll have a greater chance of buying in."

"If you really encounter extreme situations, you'll be able to escape faster than others when a stock hits the limit down!"

Listening to Sun Jianguo's words, Wang Lin understood immediately.

The other party really wanted to make friends with him.

It made sense.

To reach this position, there were no fools.

As long as he had looked at his transaction statements once, he should understand how bright his future would be.

Befriending him now would bring only benefits and no harm.

Wang Lin didn't hesitate and accepted graciously: "Then thank you very much for your kindness, Manager Sun!"

Sun Jianguo invited him: "Do you have time now? Let's go to the branch and taste some hand-ground coffee!"

Wang Lin accepted.

A Mercedes-Benz E300 drove out of Finance University in a low-key manner.

Up in the dormitory building.

Sun Haiyang and his three roommates were leaning against the windowsill, watching this scene with eager eyes.

"Who was that person just now? He was actually driving a Mercedes!"

"I don't know. Isn't the Counselor there too? Let's go ask him!"

"Too lazy to ask. It's better to ask Brother Lin than the Counselor!"

"It seems that ever since Brother Lin's capital broke ten million, his influence has grown!"

...

Inside the branch.

When Wang Lin walked in, the account managers stared in astonishment at the very enthusiastic Sun Jianguo.

Damn.

When had they ever seen Manager Sun treat a young person like this?

Which second-generation heir was this? Or who was he?

Someone with slightly better sources said: "What second-generation or third-generation? Don't you know our branch made it onto the dragon and tiger list these past two days? The ten million in funds on the sell side of Company Name! That was his doing!"

"And it's said that he started trading with 1 million a few months ago. Just think about how terrifying that is! Otherwise, why would the General Manager go personally to invite him?"

"I just didn't expect him to be so young. This damn well looks like a college student!"

The rest of the people were all shocked.

Ten million in capital?

Wouldn't that make him a multi-millionaire?

And he made it up from 1 million.

That's amazing!

Although they had heard countless legends in this industry, they still couldn't hide their impression of Wang Lin's strength.

Of course, some would say sourly: "I hope he doesn't encounter a black swan while fully invested!"

That's how this industry is; encountering a black swan while fully invested is basically equivalent to liquidation.

Inside the VIP room.

Excellent hand-ground coffee was brought to Wang Lin, and a plump, pure-faced account manager stood by waiting for instructions.

Her name tag showed the name Li Yuanyuan.

She lived up to her name; she was indeed quite attractive.

It made sense; girls who could enter the financial industry either had family backgrounds or had something to offer themselves.

Bursts of fragrance permeated around Wang Lin.

Sun Jianguo didn't even look, his heart entirely focused on Wang Lin: "If I may be so bold, I'll call you brother. Come, try this coffee. I swiped it from headquarters. I don't know how to drink it, but I heard it's quite expensive!"

To be honest, Wang Lin didn't know either. He took a sip; it was indeed quite bitter. He guessed this must be the authentic stuff.

But then again, having someone at the level of a CITIC Securities branch manager fawning over him like this...

With excellent coffee and a pretty young lady serving him.

Wang Lin could consider this his first time experiencing the charm of the financial industry.

The two drank coffee, though later they added milk and sugar cubes, which made it more palatable.

Sun Jianguo chatted with Wang Lin while having his subordinates go and adjust various things for Wang Lin's account.

At this time, Wang Lin opened his phone and looked at today's market trend.

Surprisingly, perhaps because he bought Ourpalm yesterday, the stock was quite resilient today, oscillating around 3% above the baseline all day.

That meant he had made another small profit of over 300,000 today.

Looking at Company Name again, it was simply miserable. It opened more than 5% below the baseline and had now fallen to more than 8% below, looking like it was heading for a second limit down.

Sun Jianguo also looked at Ourpalm and smiled: "It seems the stock you chose this time is a trend-following type, brother?"

Wang Lin nodded: "I suppose so, taking it one step at a time."

Not long after, the commission rate was adjusted.

The exclusive branch VIP channel was also set up, and Wang Lin had Old Sun open margin trading for him as well.

The interest rate was the lowest he could offer, at 7%. As for the margin, Sun Jianguo gave Wang Lin a 60% margin ratio, which was already very aggressive.

Currently, with Wang Lin's 10 million in funds, his total available margin quota was 16.66 million.

That meant his actual available capital was 26.66 million. If he went all-in with full margin on a stock, there would be a risk of liquidation if the stock dropped by about 19%!

After setting up the margin trading, Sun Jianguo's face showed a hint of worry, and he added: "I know you are gifted, brother, and you like to go all-in on a single stock."

"But as someone experienced, I still advise you not to go all-in with full margin. A 19% drop leading to liquidation—for some stocks, a random black swan event can cause them to drop by two limit hits!"

"Although I haven't seen some geniuses with my own eyes, having worked in the industry for many years, I have heard a few stories. Just like those big players in futures who trade with massive leverage, they earn for a lifetime, but one final wave brings them back to square one, and quite a few have even jumped off buildings!"