"One thousand lots is just one million barrels... No, let's make it two thousand lots. With a ten million US dollar margin, two thousand lots is definitely within a safe range. It's unlikely to drop below fifty-five dollars a barrel before the end of August," Yi Anguo added after a moment of thought.

Ding Jing's judgment wasn't bad; she was also firmly bullish on international crude oil prices. Her reasoning was the significant development of the world economy, the economic rise of many developing countries, and the consequently rapid increase in car ownership. This was especially true for our country, with its population of over a billion, which had shifted from being an oil exporter to an oil importer. The economy continued to accelerate, maintaining a 10% growth rate for several consecutive years, and car sales were increasing at an astonishing rate.

Furthermore, the global environment was not peaceful. For strategic purposes, various countries needed to maintain large oil reserves. Unforeseen events in Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries, along with unpredictable factors like offshore hurricanes and other severe weather, all contributed to the rise in international oil prices.

However, Ding Jing's judgment could only identify a general trend. She couldn't determine precisely when prices would rise, how high they would go, when they would fall, or when they would stop falling and rebound.

But Yi Anguo knew. Although he couldn't be sure of the daily fluctuations, he had no intention of making money through the fast entries and exits of intraday trading. He was focused on medium- to long-term investment trades. While he didn't know the daily ups and downs, he was certain that prices would stop falling and rebound by May 19th, rise to $60 a barrel before the end of June, and climb to $70 a barrel before the end of August. That was all he needed to know.

By buying in at the lowest price on May 19th, he could essentially rest easy, invincible. It was impossible not to make money. Even if the price fluctuated wildly in the meantime, he would remain firm and unmoved.

No matter how much it fluctuates, it can't possibly fall below my entry price.

By the same logic, now that the international crude oil futures price had risen to $60 a barrel, any subsequent correction wouldn't be too severe. After all, a month later, it would continue its upward climb and break through $70 a barrel. Therefore, using a ten million US dollar margin to buy two thousand lots was extremely safe. Few people trading oil futures were more cautious than Yi Anguo.

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Meanwhile, on the top floor of the Chen Enterprises Tower, Chen Ting and her father, Chen Jianjun, were in the office looking at the earnings report from after Yi Anguo had joined the Financial Investment Department.

The report, written by Yi Anguo's assistant Zhou Mengdie, primarily detailed how Yi Anguo had discovered the major error in the investment direction of the International Crude Oil Futures Investment Project Group. Yi Anguo had immediately convened a meeting, revised the investment plan, and the group had allocated five million US dollars. In just 41 days, they had earned the company a profit of over thirty million US dollars.

However, Zhou Mengdie also made sure to report on Deputy Manager Gong Bin. She mentioned that Gong Bin had refused to accept Yi Anguo's judgment and had deliberately misinterpreted his superior's instructions. Although the final result was safe, the company had missed out on several million dollars in potential profit. The report detailed the day's events and Gong Bin's actions so clearly that even a layperson could see his operations at the time were highly problematic.

"My dear daughter certainly has her father's eye for talent! This Yi Anguo has truly given me a huge surprise!" Chen Jianjun said with a delighted smile after reading the report. "To earn thirty million dollars from five million in just 41 days... he's a very capable young man!"

Sitting beside her father, Chen Ting also looked pleased. "Yi Anguo has only shown the tip of the iceberg. He hasn't given it his all. Otherwise, the results would have impressed you even more, Dad!"

"Oh? Why do you say that?" Chen Jianjun asked curiously.

"There are so many project groups in the company's Financial Investment Department, but Yi Anguo only casually inquired about the crude oil futures group. He hasn't meddled with any of the others," Chen Ting said, shaking her head. "Besides, apart from the first few days when he dutifully came to work, he's rarely been in the office. He usually just makes an appearance and then leaves."

"He has his own mountain of things to deal with. Expecting him to sit in an office all day is unrealistic," Chen Jianjun said with a resigned smile. "Besides, doesn't he have that little assistant keeping an eye on things for him? But he does have a good eye for people. Even the assistant he found knows to protect him and stand up for him."

Chen Ting said unhappily, "He's great in every respect, except he's just too popular with women."

Hearing this, Chen Jianjun couldn't help but laugh. "Throughout history, beauties have always loved heroes, and heroes have loved beauties. The fact that so many women are drawn to him only proves how outstanding he is, doesn't it?"

"Dad! Whose side are you on? Why are you defending him? I'm your precious daughter! Anyone who didn't know better would think Yi Anguo was your biological son, the way you protect him and speak up for him," Chen Ting complained.

"I'm just speaking the truth, Dad. If you choose him, you need to be mentally prepared. Otherwise, you'd be better off finding another man, one who is willing to bow down to you and be at your beck and call," Chen Jianjun advised earnestly.

"After all, our family has plenty of money. You could find a man to marry into the family, and you're beautiful, so there's no shortage of men willing to be a live-in son-in-law.

"Although Yi Anguo is a very good, incredibly outstanding person, he's not the most suitable man for you. He is not someone who will willingly remain subordinate to others for long. He's still growing, and once he fully matures, he won't be someone you can manage or control."

Chen Jianjun considered himself a good judge of character, but Yi Anguo was something of an enigma to him.

The man can be both flexible and firm, but he operates on his own unwavering principles. Logically, after I so clearly warned him about the crisis he was facing, he should have immediately liquidated his real estate holdings. Cashing everything out was the best course of action. After selling everything and clearing his bank debts, he still would have made a substantial profit. With that money, he could have gone abroad for a while and returned as a patriotic investor to establish a foreign-funded company. That would have been most advantageous for him.

But Yi Anguo didn't do that. Instead, he eliminated the hidden risks by buying properties with cash and then immediately taking out new mortgages on them. He had no intention of selling all his properties, cashing out, and returning with a new identity.

Furthermore, despite knowing the formidable background of Chen Enterprises, Yi Anguo could have taken a massive shortcut by marrying my daughter. The company would eventually fall into his hands. Yet, he maintained his dignity without being subservient. While he didn't outright refuse, he never clearly expressed any intention to marry her. Any other man, given the chance to become Chen Jianjun's son-in-law and the future successor of Chen Enterprises, would have agreed without a moment's hesitation.

"He might not be the most suitable husband for me, but I am definitely the most suitable wife for him. That's enough," Chen Ting said with a smile.

"Silly girl, why are you putting yourself through this?" Chen Jianjun sighed.

"Dad, were you the most suitable husband for Mom?" Chen Ting suddenly asked.

Chen Jianjun fell silent. He knew very well that he hadn't been a very good husband.

"Then what about Mom? Is she the most suitable woman to be your wife?"

Chen Jianjun was silent again. After a moment, he said, "Marrying your mother might have been the most successful choice I've made in my entire life. She is a good woman and the most qualified wife."

Chen Ting spoke slowly, "Exactly. Maybe you weren't the most suitable man for Mom, but she was definitely the most suitable woman for you. At least, that's how it looks to outsiders, and even you believe it. But do you have any idea what Mom really thought in her heart?"

"I don't really know what she thought, but I know what I think. I just want to marry the man I love most. Nothing else matters to me. So what if he has many women around him? As long as I am his only legal wife, that's enough."

"Silly girl, Yi Anguo might not want to get married. He's not someone who likes to be tied down. He might need a soulmate, but he might not need a marriage," Chen Jianjun said seriously. "He was once in a de facto marriage, even though they never officially wed, and that woman bore him a daughter. He lacks trust in women and is extremely guarded. If you insist on choosing him, your future could be very difficult, and you might not get the outcome you desire."

"Dad! You knew?" Although Chen Ting knew she couldn't hide it from her father forever, she was still surprised.

"Did you really think that by deliberately hiding it from me, your father wouldn't find out anything?" Chen Jianjun said with a wry smile.

"Then... you won't oppose me being with Yi Anguo, will you?" Chen Ting asked quickly.

"If my opposition had any effect, that would be wonderful. Then I wouldn't have to worry about your future," Chen Jianjun said, shaking his head.

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