Chapter 0946 Lack of Confidence

Of course, Zhao Fusheng understood better that Wall Street was so vast that the tens of millions Tan Kaixuan had in hand would probably not even make a splash if thrown in, but this was precisely what Zhao Fusheng needed.

Whether in business or in life, knowing one's own measure is the most important thing. Only by first recognizing oneself can one then recognize others.

One should eat according to one's capacity—this is the quality a qualified businessman should possess. In a common saying, it means not taking on a task without the necessary tools. One should neither aim too high nor sell oneself short.

Zhao Fusheng could achieve this because he had decades of life experience and had failed countless times before gradually understanding that one should not be too greedy, think more about things, consider more, and not bet lightly.

But Tan Kaixuan was not like that; he was just a young man in his early twenties.

The biggest characteristic of young people is that they are easily impulsive, often unable to see the existence of risks.

In fact, many people have this problem: excelling in one field and achieving great success, they come to believe they are invincible in any field.

Tan Kaixuan was now showing some signs of that trend. Having succeeded in physical business, starting from scratch, he felt that if he entered the stock market, he would also have a sure thing.

After all, back then, he and Zhao Fusheng had made a killing in the stock market.

Plus, recently, Tan Kaixuan had been studying the stock market. Although he hadn't bought in, he had accurately predicted the decline of several stocks, which gave him immense confidence in himself.

In short, Tan Kaixuan now felt that he might be a financial genius.

From this perspective, this was precisely why Zhao Fusheng lacked confidence in him.

As someone with a built-in golden finger, Zhao Fusheng's life experience was far richer than that of Tan Kaixuan or anyone else in this world.

Zhao Fusheng knew that no one had ever become wealthy smoothly and without risk.

It is often said that one must endure as much slander as praise. This saying holds true: to receive the flowers of success, one must first taste the bitter fruit of failure.

Failure is an inevitable part of doing business.

When a person lacks strength, ability, rigorous thinking, or humility and diligence, failure is certain.

Many people fear failure, but in Zhao Fusheng's view, there is nothing to fear at all.

Even people as formidable as Li the Tycoon and Huo the Magnate have experienced the ups and downs of the business world, let alone ordinary people. The difference between a mediocre person and a capable one lies in whether they can learn from failure and stage a comeback.

Moreover, with his support, even if Tan Kaixuan failed, he would not end up penniless or lose everything.

In any endeavor, cutting costs is necessary, but it is not the most critical aspect.

The most critical aspect is how to increase revenue.

In plain terms, it means making more money.

Big money is earned, small money is saved. For a company to continue developing, it must keep earning big money to sustain operations. A stingy approach to business will not achieve great things.

With this in mind, Zhao Fusheng looked at Qian Dongliu and said, 'Old Qian, prepare to wrap things up here as soon as possible. Spread the word that we need cash.'

Although Qian Dongliu did not fully understand why Zhao Fusheng was in such a hurry to sell Brilliant Technology, he still nodded and agreed.

In fact, this matter was not difficult at all. Selling a company with good operating conditions required little trouble. If it were a struggling company, it might attract no buyers. But for a company like Brilliant Technology, which was practically minting money, once word got out, many would be eager to take it over.

After bidding farewell to Qian Dongliu, Zhao Fusheng walked out of the gates of Brilliant Technology.

Although the weather was cold, he did not take a taxi or bus but instead strolled along the streets of Ninghai.

Pulling out his phone, Zhao Fusheng dialed Tan Kaixuan's number.

This guy had already returned to Shanghai long ago.

"I knew you'd call me." Tan Kaixuan's voice came through the phone, tinged with weariness.

"Oh, you can predict the future now?" Zhao Fusheng chuckled.

"Stop with the sarcasm." Tan Kaixuan snorted irritably. "I admit, this bottom-fishing was a bit risky, but I think the opportunity is still pretty good."

Clearly, he wasn't giving up on the stock market, or rather, he had full confidence in his own judgment.

Zhao Fusheng laughed softly. "Do you dare to make a bet with me?"

"A bet?"

Tan Kaixuan was a bit puzzled, not knowing why Zhao Fusheng suddenly made this request. "What do you mean? Just say it straight."

"Pull all your funds out of the stock market, no matter how much you've invested, even if you take a loss, clear your positions. Then give me one month. If within that month, the stocks you bought go up, I'll personally compensate you for whatever profit you would have made, and on top of that, I'll add another ten million in investment."

Zhao Fusheng spoke slowly, not quickly, letting Tan Kaixuan hear every word clearly.

"But if the market falls, then your next move will be up to me. Deal?"

Tan Kaixuan was stunned, unable to speak for a long time.

He never expected Zhao Fusheng to make such a request.

If anyone else had said this to him, Tan Kaixuan would have cursed them out without a second thought, asking if they were out of their mind. But since it was Zhao Fusheng, his best friend, he hesitated.

He didn't speak, and Zhao Fusheng didn't seem to be in a hurry either, just holding the phone, neither of them saying a word.

After a long silence, Tan Kaixuan suddenly said, "Do you have no faith in me, Old Zhao?"

Zhao Fusheng shook his head. "It's not that I don't have faith in you; I don't have faith in our country's stock market."

He sighed as he spoke. "If you were buying US stocks or Hong Kong stocks, I might not say this. But since you chose to buy A-shares, you should understand what I mean."

Tan Kaixuan was taken aback, then fell silent.

He had to admit that what Zhao Fusheng said made a lot of sense. The domestic stock market indeed had too many unpredictable factors, just as Zhao Fusheng had said.

That was the national condition; no one could do anything about it.

"You win."

After a long while, Tan Kaixuan spoke with a bitter smile. "I'll listen to you."

For him, this money originally belonged to both him and Zhao Fusheng. He had thought Zhao Fusheng would support his entry into the stock market, but he didn't expect that Zhao Fusheng supported him going abroad instead of staying domestic.

Since that was the case, he might as well listen to Zhao Fusheng. After all, he hadn't put all his money in yet.

"Alright, I'll have Qian Dongliu come over to help you later." Zhao Fusheng paused for a moment, then laid out his plan to Tan Kaixuan. "I plan to sell Brilliant Technology. Old Qian will go to your place to help you. The funds from Brilliant Technology, I have other uses for."

"Whatever you say." Tan Kaixuan said indifferently. "I'll clear my positions today. Just remember to give me the investment later."

Clearly, even though he was following Zhao Fusheng's advice, deep down Tan Kaixuan still felt that Zhao Fusheng was being a bit too cautious.

Zhao Fusheng smiled but didn't bother with him.

Within a month, he would know how much trouble he had saved him.

SARS was coming. As an economic barometer, how could the stock market possibly rise?