Chapter 22 Protagonist: Watch me fool him!

Protagonist Ye Xingchen felt excited.

"What is this? This is an opportunity!"

In his past life, Lin Beifan, the chaos demon king, managed to excel in the stock market, gold futures, and other investments, propelling his rapid rise. Now, in his rebirth, he must be stopped. At the very least, his progress must be slowed down to prevent him from rising too swiftly. But how to outsmart him? Lin Beifan's intelligence was akin to a demon's, with a thorough understanding of all sectors. Moreover, with the assistance of Liu Rumei, a sharp woman, conventional methods wouldn't suffice. It was imperative to be logical and reasonable.

After contemplating, Ye Xingchen furrowed his brow. "I believe investing in the securities market isn't wise at the moment."

Lin Beifan was taken aback. "Why do you say that?"

Even Liu Rumei appeared puzzled.

"I may be a bodyguard, lacking formal education for years, but I understand one thing: the economy isn't favorable now. Not only is our country's economy struggling, but the global economy as well. Consequently, the stock market continues to plummet, with downturns everywhere. Investing in the stock market now carries high risks, and one might end up losing big," Ye Xingchen explained.

"The stock market, like futures and options markets, is volatile and unpredictable. Leveraged trading further heightens the risk. Bonds, while stable, offer slow returns. Mr. Lin, considering your aspirations for success, you likely prefer higher returns. Therefore, I recommend refraining from securities investments for now," he concluded.

Liu Rumei was impressed by his thorough analysis.

Lin Beifan, however, remained skeptical. "Yes, the global economy isn't favorable, and the securities market is sluggish. But I still suggest investing in it."

"Because our funds are limited, and there aren't many viable investment options. Additionally, the liquidity of the securities market allows us to withdraw funds promptly to mitigate losses," Liu Rumei added.

Observing their conversation, Ye Xingchen realized he needed to up his game to outwit them.

Turning to Ye Xingchen, Lin Beifan asked, "Your point is reasonable, but if not the securities market, what do you suggest investing in?"

Pretending to be clueless, Ye Xingchen scratched his head and grinned. "I'm no expert, but with money, buying real estate would be my first choice. Properties hold their value, can be rented out, and are in high demand. With the current property boom, you can't go wrong!"

This was his first deceptive suggestion.

In his past life, the global economy had been poor, leading to a downturn in the real estate market. Even prime cities experienced plummeting property prices. Therefore, investing in real estate now would not yield profits but tie up funds. By portraying himself as ignorant, Ye Xingchen implied his suggestion was innocuous.

However, Liu Rumei interjected, "While the domestic real estate market is booming, the global economic downturn will inevitably impact it. Investing in real estate now would be unwise."

"Our capital is limited, and real estate prices are exorbitant in Mohai City. It's impractical to invest in this sector," she reasoned.

Impressed by her insights, Ye Xingchen realized he needed to step up his game.

"How about the education industry?" he suggested earnestly. "Parents prioritize their children's education, making this sector recession-proof. Investing in education guarantees substantial profits."