Chapter Four: The People Who Auction Tomorrow

His Million Channel let him lever the margin, but a five-percent move against him would wipe him out. “You trust the screen?” Gu asked. “I trust how badly you want me to doubt it.” At 12:20, the world's largest sovereign wealth fund announced it was liquidating its holdings. The index crashed below 7800. Applause thundered as the white masks began dividing the catastrophe. Lin's account lost thirty-nine million and touched its final liquidation line. Su called from outside. “The statement is fake. The certificate on the fund's website was issued tomorrow.” Lin did not add to his position. He sent the forged statement and certificate to seven global newsrooms, then made a public promise: if the news proved true, he would personally compensate