Classic Novel
Making 40
Making 40
Chapter 40
Elmwood was a small county with a population of only 200,000 people and an average economy.
However, the county boasted a variety of establishments such as restaurants, hotels, bars, supermarkets, communities, and even high–end apartments.
At this moment, a luxurious Mercedes arrived at the parking lot of Milky Way Hotel, the largest hotel in the county.
Gilmore got out of the car with Gerald, who was wearing sunglasses and looked cool.
The two of them entered the Milky Way Hotel
Before returning to Elmwood, Gilmore asked Gerald to book a room at Milky Way Hotel online.
Once they presented their ID cards and completed the check–in process, the receptionist handed them their room cards.
They booked a twin–bed deluxe suite for the two of them.
They entered the room and put down their backpacks
Gerald sat on the sofa and complained to Gilmore, “You’re already home. I don’t understand why you stay in a hotel instead of driving home directly.”
Gilmore said, “Although my home is in the suburbs, it’s way too eye–catching for us to drive a Mercedes back.”
Gilmore’s hometown was a small town located on the outskirts of the county.
While some residents engaged in business ventures elsewhere, amassed wealth, and returned in luxury cars, Gilmore was merely a college student, and his parents owned a modest restaurant in the village.
If he came back in Mercedes, the villagers would certainly have a lot of discussions, and even speculate wildly.
Gilmore could never tell them that he earned hundreds of millions of dollars from the lottery and stock market through the power of God’s Eye.
So Gilmore felt it better to keep a low profile.
He could attribute ownership of the Mercedes to Gerald if questioned. However, it was still more convenient for him to altogether avoid driving the Mercedes back home.
So he booked a room at the hotel in the county and decided to park the Mercedes at the hotel and take a taxi back
tomorrow.
After a short break, they went to the second floor of the hotel for dinner.
After dinner, they came back to the room. Gilmore turned on the computer and started browsing through the international
stock market index.
He hadn’t traded in stocks for a while since he last entered the international stock market and made 280 million dollars from Realm Group shares.
He couldn’t resist any longer.
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Anyway, he had nothing to do that evening. Gilmore decided to choose a stock and buy it tomorrow morning after opening quotation.
As Gilmore turned on his God’s Eye, the index of ups and downs of all stocks on the computer screen changed rapidly at
once.
Finally, Gilmore noticed a stock that pose as much as 500%.
The name of this company was Harvester International Group, a colossal enterprise based in Eldoria.
“Gilmore, you’re delving into stock investments once more. Which particular stock catches your interest?” Gerald approached Gilmore and noticed him examining the stock market index, prompting him to ask.
Gilmore responded, Tve selected one called Harvester International Group. There’s a strong likelihood that the price will rise tomorrow. You might consider purchasing some as well.” Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.
Gerald immediately came closer, looked at Harvester International Group on the screen and said, “It only increased by 0.2% today, the upswing doesn’t seem obvious.”
Gilmore said, “Maybe there will be a miracle. Of course, if you don’t think so, just forget it.”
However, after thinking for a while, Gerald said, Tll buy it! In the past six months, I have lost tens of thousands in stock trading. I hope I can have good luck this time.”
Gerald made the decision to buy based on the previous 200 million dollar bet between Gilmore and David Foster He had witnessed Gilmore turn a 20–million–dollar investment into a staggering 200 million dollars within just two days through stock speculation.
Hence, he believed that besides luck, Gilmore definitely had a high talent for trading stocks.
“Well, your dream will come true, Gilmore said with a smile.
Gilmore had already known through God’s Eye that tomorrow Harvester International Group would announce the negotiation with Greenville International, so the stock price would rise by 500% in one day.
merger
However, after a few days, the two giant companies would eventually announce the failure of their merger due to various reasons, resulting in a significant decline in the stock price.
It was precisely because of the foresight that Gilmore was so confident in his choice.
The next morning, Gilmore and Gerald had breakfast in the hotel after getting up. After they returned to their room, the international stock market just opened.
Gilmore invested his entire capital of 120 million dollars directly into Harvester International Group stocks.
Gerald also purchased Harvester International Group stocks through an app.
After that, Gilmore turned his laptop off directly.
Because he knew that Harvester International Group’s stock would reach its highest point before the market closes today.
He only needed to sell his shares before it.
And he was going back to see his parents and sister.
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Gilmore came to Gerald on the sofa, and asked, “Have you bought those stocks?”
After Gerald completed the purchase of the stocks, he continued to browse through other stock options. When Gilmore inquired about his investment, Gerald raised his head and replied, I invested 20 thousand dollars, which is my entire monthly salary. If the stock price of Harvester International Group declines, I won’t have any funds for my expenses this month.
Being an ace special soldier, Gerald earned a substantial salary as a bodyguard for the Foster family.
Observing Gilmore turning off his laptop, Gerald inquired, “Did you also make a purchase? How much did you invest?”
Gilmore said indifferently, “120 million dollars.”
Gerald was so shocked, “120 million dollars! Are you crazy? If the stock price falls, you will suffer a great loss!”
However, Gilmore said quite calmly. “Even if I lose all 120 million dollars, I am still young and I can definitely make money back. But if the stock price goes up, I can make more money, 200 million dollars, or even 400 million dollars.”
Gerald couldn’t help but think, “That’s utterly insane!
“So crazy!”
He was utterly taken aback.
“Wake up! Come with me to my home.” Gilmore’s words snapped Gerald out of his shocked state.
Gerald nodded and followed Gilmore out of the hotel room.
The two left the hotel, stopped a taxi on the street, and headed to Gilmore’s hometown, Springvale, located in the suburbs.
Springvale was a small village with a population of less than a thousand, nestled on the outskirts of the county.
The village boasted hills covered with lush foliage, which in the Spring transformed into a breathtaking panorama reminiscent of a masterpiece of art.
Hence, the village earned its name, Springvale.
In the past few years, the life of the people in Elmwood had been getting better and better. With the increase of income, various consumptions had also become active, especially the popular rural tourism in recent years.
Due to its renowned spring scenery, Springvale had gained recognition as a popular tourist destination within Elmwood.
In response to the growing trend of rural tourism, the small town began witnessing the establishment of inns, homestays, food streets, and specialty shops.
As for Gilmore’s parents, after the rise of rural tourism, they opened a restaurant in their house.
“Creak”
The taxi stopped in front of a two–story restaurant named “Evermore Diner“.
Evermore Diner was the restaurant opened by Gilmore’s parents two years ago.
Gilmore paid for the taxi and got out of the car with Gerald.
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“Evermore Diner has your name in it. Is this the restaurant that your family runs?” Gerald looked at the signboard of the restaurant and asked Gilmore.
Gilmore nodded. That’s right. This is my family’s restaurant. I’m Gilmore, and my sister’s name is Everly.”
Gilmore had a younger sister called Everly Reed.
His parents decided to name the restaurant after their children because, to them, their kids meant the world.