Han Lie's words weighed heavily on Xi Luting's mind.

She was beginning to realize her actual skill level.

After all, she wasn't stupid. Her previous overconfidence simply stemmed from not having been humbled by the market yet, leading her to make the same mistakes every newcomer does.

After truly witnessing Han Lie's operations, she wouldn't be so naive as to think she really possessed that kind of ability.

Continuing to muddle through in the simulated trading was fine; the pressure wasn't too intense.

But if she were really promoted to a small live trading account…

Good heavens, there were only ten contestants, and hundreds of thousands of people would be watching!

If she made even a tiny blunder, wouldn't she be a laughingstock until next year?

No, absolutely not! I can't go on like this!

In that instant, Xi Luting made up her mind.

However, she didn't back down immediately. Instead, she deliberately snorted coldly and ignored Han Lie.

You damn dog! Want to see me make a fool of myself? Dream on! she thought.

Turning her back on Han Lie, she opened the Great Wisdom app and listed all her stocks for sale at the limit-up price.

Her final profits were locked in. She decided not to buy anything else.

I'm out. What are you going to do about it?

Han Lie only discovered this the next day.

When the market opened, Kaiyuan once again soared to its limit-up. Even though Han Lie had already controlled his position, his total profits still broke the 30% mark, firmly securing his top spot on the leaderboard.

However, Xi Luting, who had gone all-in on Kaiyuan, hadn't budged in the rankings.

Han Lie sensed something was amiss and messaged her privately.

"What's going on with you???"

By this time, many classmates had also noticed the issue and were tagging her in the group chat.

Xi Luting sent a few sheepish smile emojis and casually replied with three words, "Sold too soon."

No one believed her, but they didn't feel it was right to press further.

Liu Hong, however, became anxious.

"Why didn't you consult Han Lie before selling? If you hadn't messed things up, our class could have had two people in the top ten for the first week! Think of what an encouragement that would have been for the students!"

Xi Luting pursed her lips, fully aware of Liu Hong's intentions.

She didn't hold back, directly posting a lengthy reply in the group chat.

"Everyone knows I copied Han Lie's trades.

At the time, I was just trying to tease him and never expected to get such good results. Honestly, my skill level isn't up to par.

Looking back, my decision was indeed a bit impulsive.

I'm sorry, Han Lie. I apologize.

As for Teacher Liu's suggestion to consult... what's mine is mine, and I don't want what isn't. If you want results, go find those who actually have the ability!"

Wow, she was really unyielding!

Liu Hong was left seething with anger but speechless. The classmates, on the other hand, had truly witnessed Xi Luting's formidable side.

However, her reply to Han Lie's private message was completely different.

"So you wanted to set me up to be humiliated in the live trading competition, huh? Well, I won't let you get your way!"

Han Lie was taken aback.

He still tried to sweet-talk her, "Now, now, am I really that kind of person?"

Xi Luting sneered, "You're right, you're not a person. You're a dog!"

With that, Han Lie was completely out of options.

He truly hadn't expected Xi Luting to be so perceptive. She had guessed his intentions merely from one look and a teasing remark.

And she had thrown in the towel so decisively.

She hadn't just given up a spot in the small live trading competition; it was an opportunity for fame that others could only dream of.

Duan Xiaoyi and Dan Zihao dreamed of such a chance but lacked the ability.

Yet, when the spot was firmly within her grasp, she chose to make a strategic retreat.

Indeed, deep down, she was always that Queen Ting, tough on herself and always able to demonstrate the decisiveness of a warrior cutting their losses at critical moments.

Truly impressive…

However, it wasn't a major issue for him.

She's already teetering on the brink of social annihilation; where can she possibly run?

Does she have the guts to destroy her copy of 'The Goddess CEO'?

Does she have the guts not to beg me to help her 'test' that pet collar?

He, being calculating, against her, being unsuspecting—she had already lost all her chips. Her current struggles were merely providing him with additional amusement.

Simps never get a happy ending, while wolves devour everything. Hasn't she learned that yet?

「Back to the competition.」

As it was Friday, the settlement day for the first week of the simulated trading, it was drawing a lot of attention.

When Kaiyuan once again hit its limit-up and Han Lie comfortably secured first place, the dedicated section for the competition on the forum naturally exploded with activity.

YourNeighborOldWang: "Damn, where did this big shot come from? He's 12 centimeters ahead of the runner-up!"

PhiladelphiaNumberThree: "Look at the ID. Don't you feel it's just begging to be roasted?"

Xu Qingzhu: "My god, I wouldn't have even noticed if you hadn't mentioned it! This is insane!"

AlsoYearningDayAndNight: "Shanghai International Studies University, School of Humanities and Business, Finance 1358. So, a university student? Are young people really this terrifying these days?"

SifangPoxiao: "The School of Humanities is even more outrageous. Isn't that like a private third-tier university?"

MadWalkDemonKing: "They're a short-term trader; academic credentials aren't as important as actual trading skill. But speaking of which, I've seen several IDs with the same prefix but different suffixes. Does '13' mean 13th cohort, as in, just a freshman?"

YoungAndOverweightHanXiaopang: "Impossible! I don't believe it! When I was a freshman, I was still drooling over girls in short skirts!"

HanamuraHunkShimadaGenji: "Where are the Tencent admins? Hurry up and release the transaction records!"

Many others below chimed in agreement.

The thread quickly garnered over 600 replies, and a Tencent admin appeared at the 618th reply, stating, "We will interview the master '1358' as soon as possible. Please be patient, everyone."

"Can't wait!"

"Can't wait +1!"

The replies echoed this sentiment.

After the market closed in the afternoon, officials from Tencent Finance immediately contacted Han Lie.

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