Chapter 61 - Investments Done
Chapter 61 of "Suddenly, I Am Rich" opens introducing the plot: Chapter 61: 4 Investments DoneGray sat up straighter in his chair. His eyes were tired,... Continue exploring!
Chapter 61: 4 Investments DoneGray sat up straighter in his chair. His eyes were tired, and his back ached a little from leaning over his laptop all evening, but he finally felt like he was making progress.
After hours of reading through financial articles, business reports, and stock history charts, he had narrowed his list down to four companies. Each one had its own strengths and risks. Each one, if he was right, could help him reach that $100,000 goal.
He took a breath and clicked into the first tab.
NexGene Diagnostics
This one was a gamble but a smart one.
NexGene Diagnostics was a small biotech company in the southern provinces. Their focus? Portable medical devices that could quickly detect diseases like infections or viruses. These devices were affordable, fast, and easy to useâeven in small, rural towns with little access to hospitals.
Gray had read an article earlier that week. NexGene had already tested their product in three remote towns, and the results were promising. So promising, in fact, that the government stepped in and gave them funding to keep going.
That kind of support wasnât easy to get so it already speaks of one thing.
"They might be small," Gray said, clicking through their investment page, "but theyâve got a good cause and backing. Thatâs already a strong start."
NexGene wasnât a public company yetâhe couldnât just buy their stocks on the market like most others. Instead, they were offering private shares in what was called a Series B round.
That meant they had already passed the early idea stage, had a working product, and now needed more money to grow big.
This kind of investing came with more risk. If the company failed, Gray could lose his money. But if they succeeded? The profits could be much, much higher than normal.
$6,000 â Confirmed.
He knew that it was the high-risk, high-reward play. So for his next investments, he would go for something safer.
For his next investment, Gray glanced at his list and hovered over a name that everyone knew.
Boodle.
They were a giant in the tech world. They were famous for their
Gray looked at the numbers and shook his head.
"Theyâve been through worse. Theyâll bounce back."
That made it worth the risk.
$2,000 â Confirmed.
Last on Grayâs list was Stratus Net.
They werenât flashy like Atlas or Boodle, but they were essential. Stratus Net was an internet infrastructure. The behind-the-scenes networks that kept everyone connected. With so many people working and studying online now, their business was growing fast.
They had also been working on a government partnership to expand affordable broadband into more remote regions.
But recently, that deal hit a delay.
Investors didnât like delays. So the stock dipped lower than normal.
Gray smirked as he read the report. The deal wasnât canceledâjust pushed back. But the dip in stock price meant he could buy in cheaper before it went back up.
"This oneâs sure to rise."
$4,500 â Confirmed.
With that, Gray leaned back in his chair. He was finally done. In a night, he made four investments. That was four chances for him to earn.
He had gone with a mix. There was one risky startup, and three more established companies that had temporarily lost value but still had solid futures.
He opened the system window again for him to check.
Gray rubbed his eyes, finally feeling the weight of the day settle onto his shoulders. He was tired, but a good kind of tired.
He stood up and walked toward the window of his room. The city was still alive, and the sound of cars passed by below.
âHah..." He let out a sigh and shook his head.
Today was so tiring. His head was starting to ache, and he knew that he needed to rest soon if he wanted to be in good condition for tomorrow. Just then, his phone buzzed on the table. It was a reminder for tomorrowâs 7:00 a.m. staff meeting at the Riverside Branch.
Tomorrow, heâd finally go to the grocery store and inspect it while the store was running.
Gray smiled a little.
He was stepping into a new week. Now with a new title, new responsibilities, and new hopes. And somehow, despite all of it, he wasnât nervous.
Not like he used to be.
Maybe it was the systemâs influence. Or maybe he was just growing into this new version of himself.
Gray sighed again before returning to his desk.
"All I have to do now," he said to himself, his voice was calm and sure, "is wait for my investments to grow."
And maybe, just maybe, get a little lucky.