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"Young man, you're quite clever," he said. "But sometimes being clever can be a flaw. Do you know why I can be so bold? Because in this world, there are some people you just can't touch."
"Is that so?" I scoffed. "Then do you know why I dared to come here?"
At that moment, the lights in the entire warehouse suddenly flickered on. He Zhiyuan's expression changed—he realized he was surrounded.
"What!"
"I forgot to tell you," I said, "today is our company's financial handover day. All funds need to be cleared. And your people are currently busy handling those unsavory transaction records."
He Zhiyuan finally understood that the hostage exchange was just a ruse. The real purpose was to draw out his personnel.
"You think this will let you..."
Before he could finish his sentence, the warehouse doors were smashed open. Armed SWAT officers stormed in.
"Don't move!"
In the chaos, He Zhiyuan pulled out his gun. With a bang, a bullet whizzed past my ear.
I instinctively dove to the side. At that moment, Journalist Zhao suddenly broke free from his bodyguard and lunged at He Zhiyuan.
Gunfire erupted. Journalist Zhao fell to the ground, clutching his shoulder, but the few seconds he bought were enough for the SWAT team to subdue He Zhiyuan.
"Are you okay?" I hurriedly helped Journalist Zhao to his feet.
"You little rascal," he grinned, "finally, there's a good story to write."
A month later, the financial fraud case was finally cracked.
The prosecution revealed that He Zhiyuan had orchestrated a series of complex financial fabrications through Future Technology and over a dozen other listed companies. The amount involved exceeded 80 billion. Tens of thousands of investors were deceived.
"The most ironic part," Journalist Zhao wrote in his report, "is that these so-called financial innovations were supposed to make the market more efficient. Yet in the hands of certain individuals, they became perfect tools for committing crimes."
The death of CEO Zhang was confirmed to be murder. Director Li also confessed to being bribed. It turned out he initially wanted to expose the truth but succumbed to the temptation of money and ultimately chose to go along with the corruption.
After the case concluded, I asked Professor Luo, "Why do some people continue to harm others even when they know it's wrong?"
Professor Luo paused for a moment before replying, "Perhaps it's because the temptation is too great. Money acts like a magnifying glass, amplifying the greed within human nature."
"But there are always those who choose to uphold their principles, right?" I said.
Professor Luo smiled, "Yes, that's why this world is worth looking forward to."
Now, I have established my own financial consulting firm, dedicated to helping regulatory bodies and investors identify fraudulent activities in the market.
A few days ago, an elderly man came to consult with me. He said he had saved his entire life for retirement but lost it all by trusting a supposedly 'foolproof' financial product. Looking at his trembling fingers and desperate eyes, I felt even more resolute in my choice.
Some say I am an idealist. But I believe that upholding one's conscience in the face of money is not idealism; it is the most basic form of Professional Ethics.
Justice may slumber, but it will never disappear. The Financial Market acts like a mirror, reflecting the greed and conscience within human nature. When the power of capital becomes great enough, even the most stringent Regulatory System will have its loopholes.
I am still walking this path, not to become a hero, but simply hoping to protect the sunlight of this market with my professional abilities. When I see more and more Young Analysts joining the ranks to uphold Market Order, I know that this persistence is worthwhile.
Yesterday, another young person came for an interview. Looking into his eyes filled with ideals and passion, I was reminded of my younger self. Perhaps we cannot completely eradicate Financial Crime, but at least we can bring a bit more light to this industry.
As I gazed out at the bustling Financial Street, I suddenly felt fortunate for having chosen to persist rather than remain silent. Because in this world governed by money, conscience and justice are always worth protecting.
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