The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

The passage describes a high-stakes trading scenario at Goldman Sachs, focusing on Li He's plan to short sell multiple blue-chip stocks during Black Monday. The narrative follows his strategic preparations, interactions with colleagues, and a visit to Huang Da Xian Temple in Kowloon. Li He's team is positioning themselves to potentially crash the US stock market, with a massive 9 billion dollar position. The story reveals the tension of financial trading, cultural nuances of Hong Kong, and hints at potential revenge plans discussed during a dinner conversation with Ping Song.

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