One week later.

The Shanghai Theatre Academy officially announced the start of a 45-day winter vacation.

A 90 million yuan car "Poison" was parked at the school gate, while Gu Bai himself was inside the classroom listening to the counselor talk about the winter vacation precautions. These things are repeated every winter and summer vacation, and as all the students listened to the monotonous precautions, they all showed a drowsy state.

After more than ten minutes, the counselor finally stopped the lengthy speech and smiled at all the students, saying, "I wish everyone a perfect winter vacation. For those who have boyfriends or girlfriends at school, endure the short separation.

For those in long-distance relationships, take advantage of the long winter break to maintain the relationship between couples.

And for the single students, I suggest reviewing the knowledge learned at school at home and strive to surprise everyone when school starts next year!"

The singles: "Counselor, do you think you're funny?"

Politely: "Are you the counselor?"

As the counselor knocked on the lectern, the winter vacation at the Shanghai Theatre Academy finally arrived at this moment.

Cheers erupted throughout the classroom.

The academic workload at the Shanghai Theatre Academy is absolutely heavy among art schools, and finally, a short rest after months of studies made everyone exceptionally excited.

The counselor quietly exited the classroom amid the cheers.

Gu Bai's demeanor seemed out of place with his classmates. He wore a calm expression, as if the winter vacation had nothing to do with him. In fact, that was indeed the case, as the vacation was entirely optional for him. After all, he was a bona fide "privileged" student, rarely staying at school even during the academic term.

Gu Bai stood up and was about to leave the classroom when he heard a female classmate shout, "Gu Bai!"

Gu Bai turned his head upon hearing this, looking at the speaking female classmate.

Although he rarely interacted with these classmates, having spent four years together in his previous life, there was no way he wouldn't recognize them. This girl was the class monitor of the 2016 directing class at the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

Her name was Zhong Jiajia.

Compared to his past self, Zhong Jiajia was doing much better. Upon graduating, she became an assistant director in some crew. Although she was a small-time player, it was a start, and with the proper development, she could very well become a rising star director in the future.

"Is there something you need?"

Gu Bai's tone wasn't particularly cordial, but it wasn't dismissive either. It was just a normal conversation between classmates.

Hearing Gu Bai's inquiry, Zhong Jiajia couldn't help but feel a bit nervous. After all, Gu Bai's reputation was too great now. Not to mention his identity as the president of Black Swan Group, just being the top of the nation's ten young leaders set him far apart from everyone else. To put it harshly, among the 20 or so students present, even combined, they couldn't compare to Gu Bai, completely like the difference between fireflies and car headlights.

"It's like this, during this winter vacation, our classmates from all over could not meet for almost two months, so we discussed earlier, and decided to have a gathering tonight. I wonder if Gu Bai would have the time to join us?

Rest assured, the expenses for this gathering will be covered by the remaining class funds!"

Fearing that Gu Bai might misunderstand their intention of inviting him was to make him pay, Zhong Jiajia could not help but add an explanation.

As soon as Zhong Jiajia finished her question, the originally noisy directing class immediately became quiet, all looking at Gu Bai, awaiting his response.

Gu Bai glanced around at everyone, hesitated for a moment, and then gently nodded.

"Is it tonight?"

"Yes!"

"I wonder if I could bring a few people? Because I had originally planned to meet my roommates and friends tonight."

"Of course!"

"Alright then, just post the time and location in the class group chat."

Zhong Jiajia couldn't help but smile happily, "Gu Bai, does this mean you agree?"

Gu Bai also smiled and nodded, "I'm part of the directing class, so if there's a class gathering, I won't refuse."

Zhong Jiajia nodded repeatedly, emphatically nodding her little head.

"See you tonight then."

After saying this, Gu Bai directly walked out of the classroom.

Before Gu Bai walked far away, he heard cheers coming from the classroom, even louder than when the counselor announced the winter vacation.

"The class monitor is awesome!"

"I have to say, it takes the class monitor to handle this matter."

"I don't know if it's just me being timid, but even though Gu Bai is about the same age as us, I get so nervous I can't even speak when I see him. Even when I met the dean during campus activities, I wasn't like this!"

"Gu Bai and the dean are, of course, different. Gu Bai is a billionaire and a young leader, officially recognized!"

"Don't mention the billionaire part again, Gu Bai just donated an amount equivalent to a billionaire's wealth."

"..."

Having not walked far away, Gu Bai heard the chatter inside the classroom and couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

Some things are undeniable.

Even though he's still a student now, his identity has inadvertently set him far apart from everyone else. Some of those he used to look up to in his previous life now can only look up to him.

.............

In the dorm room, Gu Bai was sitting in front of the computer, the screen displaying the stock chart of Hongye Building Materials.

Since major financial magazines and news outlets labeled Hongye Building Materials as a demon stock, opinions on it have become polarized. Some people are taking a wait-and-see approach, accusing Hongye Building Materials of maliciously manipulating the stock market, claiming that the stock price will eventually collapse.

Another group is completely exhilarated, frantically buying in.

Since more than a week ago, every time the market opens, Hongye Building Materials has been hitting the upper limit within a short period. In just 9 days, excluding the weekend when the market was closed, Hongye Building Materials' stock price surged 68% from a market value of 6.5 billion, directly reaching 11 billion.

It has become the most terrifyingly rising stock on the A-shares at the beginning of 2018.

Gu Bai looked at the comments section of Hongye Building Materials' stock, observing the traders' comments, with a mysterious smile on his lips.

"Where are those people who said Hongye Building Materials would crash once it broke 10 billion? Look for yourselves, this is the inevitable crash you spoke of! Not only has it surpassed 10 billion, but it has also reached 11 billion! It's sprinting towards the 12 billion mark! At this rate, it might break 13 billion in the next two days, achieving a 100% increase!"

"I'm so angry! I listened to that bunch of alarmists and got in several days late, earning over a million less. Now I can only hope that Hongye Building Materials maintains this growth! Let me make another fortune!"

"Hongye Building Materials is everlasting! Go check the official website of Hongye Building Materials, its financial report for the second half of 2017 is out, with a 41% increase in net profit! Such a quality stock, you say it'll crash? I for one don't believe it!"

Almost all the comments were cheers of approval.

Oedipus once said that whom the gods wish to destroy, they first make mad.

This group of people has already gone mad with the frenzy of Hongye Building Materials' surge.

Not only that, but even Hongye Building Materials' top decision-makers have gone crazy. Not only did they restrain this pathological madness, but they also released a financial report during this sensitive period, further crazily stimulating the traders who were already half-insane.

Gu Bai originally prepared 3 billion in funds to boost Hongye Building Materials' stock but misjudged the market. With just 1.5 billion, it directly propelled Hongye Building Materials to an uncontrollable level.

At this point, there's no need to continue investing. The frenzied retail investors will be enough to sustain this bubble that could burst with a single prick.

Gu Bai also saw many comments advising these traders to stay calm, but unsurprisingly, they would soon be drowned in the sea of comments. Stopping others from getting rich at this time is undoubtedly akin to murdering their parents.

Gu Bai's smile was cold, without saying a word.

"Damn! Gu Bai, what on earth are you scheming that is so treacherous? I've never seen you with such a sinister smile!"

Deng Bo was tidying up bedding and such; he turned his head and saw Gu Bai sneering in front of his computer, couldn't help but shiver, and exclaimed loudly.

Gu Bai turned his head and gave him a sidelong glance.

"What do you mean treacherous? If you can't talk, then shut up."

Deng Bo chuckled, tossed the tidied bedding onto the bed, and jumped down from the bed.

"By the way, do you have any plans for this winter break?"

Gu Bai shook his head lightly.

"No plans, going home."

"Over 40 days, you're staying home the whole time?"

"Not necessarily, there are many things to deal with during the winter break. 'Fuyao' is also planning to air during the Spring Festival, and during this time Mango TV, Blueberry Channel, and Tomato Channel have all been contacting our company.

Moreover, several movies we've invested in will also be released during the Spring Festival slot."

"Wow, so you're saying we'll get fat at home during the winter break, while you sit at home and collect money?"

Gu Bai glanced at him, then thought seriously for a moment, and nodded earnestly.

"You could say that."

The past while, I've invested nearly a hundred billion in the film industry. Except for the cinema line, which definitely cannot be profitable in the short term, the film projects have also started to gradually become profitable.

Deng Bo's crude words contain some truth. This winter break, Gu Bai finally started making a profit, rather than just spending money like before.

"I understand now, human joy and sorrow are not interconnected...

I thought young leaders' summer breaks were like mine, just getting fat at home; I guess I was wrong..."

Watching the jesting Deng Bo, Gu Bai smiled and shook his head, not continuing to engage with him, but instead said to Wen Cunming and Lou Xun: "You both understand the company's arrangements, right?

Lou Xun, you won't be going home this winter break. The second season of 'Future Son' is officially starting recording, you need to be prepared."

Lou Xun nodded at Gu Bai's words.

For him, the second season of 'Future Son' is definitely an opportunity, just one winter break, whether it passes or not doesn't matter, and he had already made it clear to his parents, who agreed and would come to the Capital City to accompany him during the recording.

Gu Bai saw Lou Xun accepting without objection and nodded in satisfaction.

Compared to the first season of 'Future Son', the second season is definitely a qualitative change.

This season, Black Swan Entertainment and Tencent have become joint organizers, and the investment is far stronger than the first season by an indescribable amount, and as for exposure coverage, it's worlds apart.

With Lou Xun's foundation, plus my strong support.

If he wants to get famous, it's absolutely simple.

As for how famous, Gu Bai doesn't know.

After all, small fame relies on promotion, big fame relies on fate, for Gu Bai to unconditionally throw a large sum of money at it, that's definitely impossible, Lou Xun doesn't weigh that heavily in his heart.

After speaking, Gu Bai glanced at the time, it was already past 6 PM.

Then he checked the class group chat's party location and stood up, saying: "Today is our last meal of the semester at school, I'm taking you all to grab a bite."

Originally, Gu Bai planned to gather a few roommates, as well as Qi Man, Yi Yiyi, Park Yichun, and Park Yina to hang out, but since classmates invited, he decided to join them for a gathering.

After all, on the surface, he is still a student at the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

No need to pose so highly, several of his classmates are geniuses, if there's a chance, recruiting them into his company would also be a good choice.

The trio had no objection to Gu Bai's arrangement, tidied up their appearance a bit, and walked out of the dorm together.

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