Chapter 59 The Coin Hoarding Plan

Lin Chen's fingertip swiped across his phone screen, his eyes locked onto the real-time bitcoin market price.

$500 per coin—not a cent more, not a cent less.

He subconsciously clicked his tongue, his tone filled with conflict yet harboring a hint of certainty.

"It's still a bit expensive!"

He had dabbled in the crypto world in his past life.

Memories of falling into countless pits flooded his mind like a tide.

Every price milestone was as clear as if it had happened yesterday.

"I remember it clearly. In December 2014, as soon as the Mt. Gox exchange collapsed,"

"the entire crypto world exploded. Market confidence was shattered into pieces, and the price fell harder than a waterfall."

He tapped the screen lightly, murmuring the key turning points to himself.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"By late December, bitcoin dropped straight to around $300, and nothing could stop it."

"Throughout 2015, the price never crossed the $500 threshold, just lingering at low levels."

"But starting in 2016, it would slowly lift its head and rise step by step."

Recalling the madness of his past life, Lin Chen's heartbeat couldn't help but quicken.

His tone carried an irrepressible excitement.

"That bull market in 2017 charged straight to $20,000 per coin—it was ridiculously insane;"

"then in early 2019, it fell back to $3,000, scaring away more than half the people;"

"and then in 2021, it soared straight to an all-time high of $69,000. So many people slapped their thighs in regret!"

He paused, recalling the subsequent fluctuations, his expression becoming increasingly steady.

"In December 2022, it dropped back to $16,543—another market shakeout."

"After that, it rose steadily all the way until October 2025,"

"when it broke through $120,000 per coin. An astronomical price!"

Having run through all the calculations in his mind,

the corners of Lin Chen's mouth couldn't help but curl up as he muttered to himself,

"Then I'll wait a bit longer, until next year when bitcoin is around $300."

"I'll take a portion of my funds and make a long-term investment in bitcoin."

"I won't be greedy; I'll just hold it and not move."

At the thought of future returns, his breathing became lighter.

His eyes were full of longing.

"Even if I do nothing and just hold for ten years,"

"the return on investment can reach 400 times!"

"A one-million-dollar investment now will turn directly into 400 million in ten years!"

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. He couldn't help but rub his hands together.

The mental abacus in his head was clicking rapidly.

"If I can master the timing of the intervals and buy low and sell high a few times, the return could be even higher,"

"maybe even reaching a thousandfold!"

"When that time comes, houses, cars, wealth, and glory—won't they all be within easy reach?"

Having finalized this plan, the weight on his heart lifted.

Lin Chen's entire body felt relaxed, and the smile at the corners of his mouth was impossible to hide.

He felt wonderful.

Waiting ten years to turn one million into four hundred million.

This deal was an absolute win with no losses!

"Awesome!"

He gave a low shout, suppressing his inner ecstasy, and then embraced the firm beauty revealed beside him.

With her curved brows, bright eyes, and fair skin,

her faint fragrance lingered around his nose, and all his restlessness vanished.

Holding the beauty, he slept soundly through the night, with even his dreams filled with scenes of future wealth.

The next day, unsurprisingly, Lin Chen was late again.

After all, sleeping until broad daylight while holding a beauty...

By the time he hurriedly reached the classroom, he was glared at twice by Counselor Su Qingran.

Only then did he sheepishly slip into his seat and endure a groggy day of classes.

As soon as the school bell rang, Lin Chen immediately packed his bag.

Just as he stepped out of the classroom, he was stopped by a soft voice.

"Lin Chen!"

Lin Chen turned around and saw Wanrou standing not far away.

She was wearing a white dress, her hair in a high ponytail, with sweet features.

She was holding a small canvas bag, her face filled with anticipation.

"What's wrong, Wanrou?"

Lin Chen walked over with a smile, his tone gentle.

Wanrou took a step forward and tugged on his sleeve.

Her eyes were bright and sparkling, carrying a hint of playfulness.

"Let's go somewhere nearby this weekend, okay?"

"We've been at school in Star City for so long, but we're still unfamiliar with many places around here."

"It's the perfect chance to go for a stroll over the weekend."

Lin Chen agreed almost without hesitation, his tone crisp and decisive.

"Sure, no problem!"

"Then let's go to the amusement park and have a blast for the whole day."

"In the evening, we'll go to the shopping center. Whatever you want to eat or do, it's all up to you."

"That's great!"

Wanrou's eyes instantly lit up, and she smiled so widely her eyes curved into crescents.

"Then I'll call my sister to join us. She's been wanting to go to the amusement park too!"

"Let's meet at the school gate at nine on Saturday morning to head out, how about that?"

"Alright, I'll follow your arrangements."

Lin Chen rubbed the top of her head, his tone doting.

After parting ways with Wanrou, Lin Chen ran into Zhang Peng and the others.

The group walked toward the dormitory with their arms around each other's shoulders, chatting and laughing.

They talked about today's specialized courses and complained about the difficult concepts along the way.

As they passed near the playground, the surrounding noise suddenly quieted down a bit.

Immediately after, a series of gasps rang out. Even Zhang Peng beside him stopped in his tracks.

His eyes were fixed on a spot not far away, his tone full of amazement.

"Damn... who is that?"

"She's absolutely stunning!"

Lin Chen followed his gaze and was momentarily stunned as well.

Autumn in Star City was still unbearably hot.

Most people on the street were wearing short sleeves.

And that girl was standing at the edge of the basketball court.

She wore a tight white short-sleeved shirt that perfectly outlined the proud curves of her upper body.

The 38D arc was particularly eye-catching, paired with a black mini-skirt.

It revealed two straight, slender, long legs.

She wore white athletic leg-warmer socks, making her skin look even fairer and more delicate.

She was slightly turned, saying something to the person beside her.

She raised her hand to brush back a stray hair by her ear.

With every movement, the softness at her chest swayed gently, bouncing with great visual impact.

Hardly any of the passing boys could look away.

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow and muttered inwardly,

"Who is this girl?"

"Carrying two such large 'balls,' and she still came to play basketball?"

"If she were on the court, ball hitting ball, that scene would probably be even more spectacular, wouldn't it?"

While he was lost in thought, the girl seemed to sense his gaze.

She slowly turned her head, her eyes landing precisely on him.

The moment their eyes met, the girl's eyes brightened.

A bright smile curved on her lips as she waved at him.

A clear voice drifted over:

"Lin Chen!"

Lin Chen was stunned for a moment.

She knew him?

Meanwhile, on the other side, Chu Feifei looked at Lin Chen,

her mind already busy calculating.

In the past two days, rumors had been spreading all over campus.

It was said that Lin Chen and Chen Qian had gone for late-night snacks together after last week's freshman welcome ball.

There were even rumors that there were four men and four women at the time, paired up, and they had all hit it off.