Streaming Life After Paying Off Debt - Chapter 95

Becoming a pioneer in this world is never easy.

From the beginning, coming up with an idea that no one has thought of for thousands of years is a challenge that is almost impossible. And even if a different idea does come to mind, the obstacles of reality that hold them back often prevent them from overcoming the wall in front of them.

“Most geniuses fade away without becoming pioneers here…”

The first obstacles that geniuses encounter are none other than money and time. These two are like weights on either end of a lever, where, in young age with plenty of time, there is a lack of money, and conversely, when money becomes abundant, time becomes scarce. Thus, to become a pioneer, it was necessary to manage these two limited resources well and maintain balance.

“Or, I could just pick a rich sponsor.”

Business is meant to be done with other people’s money. In fact, the credibility of this statement is strengthened by the fact that most successful pioneers had sponsors supporting them.

“If the famous Leonardo da Vinci hadn’t received sponsorship from the Medici family, he wouldn’t have left behind such masterpieces, would he?”

Finding a great money box that saves time was also a skill that a pioneer needed to possess. However, just because one escapes the bounds of money and time, it does not mean all obstacles have been resolved.

“No, rather, this is the biggest crisis.”

Although they had overcome various material obstacles, a significant trial still awaited them.

“Money can be solved in other ways, but this one must be overcome on their own.”

An obstacle that has frustrated countless pioneers. It was no other than the public’s criticism.

“That’s to be expected… breaking what most people consider common sense is exactly our role.”

Imagine if I suddenly told a passerby on the street, “Actually, the Earth is shaped like a donut, and we are merely toppings placed on it.” How many would nod in agreement upon hearing that?

“They’d either call me crazy or run away without a word.”

Thus, to break existing common sense and inject new thoughts, it was necessary to endure the criticism of countless people. This was a ruthless rule that neither Columbus, who discovered the New World, nor Galileo, who advocated heliocentrism, could escape.

And I too could never escape this rule.

– Longchung has sponsored 10,000 won.

[Is investing a joke?]

As the overlapping messages of the contract ended, voices of criticism from the viewers filled the room. Towards the viewers that hurled invective at me, I blurted out a retort I had premeditated.

“Have you seen me playing around with money?”

I paused, took a breath, and then glanced at the chat room.

– Oh no, oh no… all the money we sent is being eaten up by fees!!!

– What if you actually sign that ㅁㅊ련아!!

– No, how can you buy both ways at the same time, you’re not a coin beginner, are you? ㅋㅋㅋ

– … So is the unreleased profit from Long or Short?

After confirming the chat room filled with negative opinions, I opened my mouth again after a breath.

“You don’t believe me, so I’m trying to prove it myself. I’m the one making a sacrifice—why are you the ones dissatisfied?”

Before my words could finish, a supporting rebuttal came in.

– Duntang has sponsored 5,000 won.

[You’re making a sacrifice? The money you just put in is all ours!]

‘If you gave it, then it’s mine.’

The words rose to the tip of my throat, but saying them would be an amateur’s action. It would be no different than cutting open the belly of a goose that lays golden eggs.

‘Even if the money is given with pure goodwill, it’s a natural desire for anyone to wish it would be used for a good purpose.’

Think about it. You’re walking down the street and give a donation to a homeless person, then suddenly the homeless person comes back with soju? The emptiness and bewilderment you feel in that moment need not be elaborated upon.

‘And then to say, “Since I already gave it, isn’t it my money?” If I were in that situation, I wouldn’t donate again.’

That’s why I had to approach in a way that could persuade them without provoking their mood. Fortunately, I had already thought about this method well in advance.

“Since it’s money you gave, I should spend it more valuably. That’s why I don’t buy clothes often, right?”

– Buy some clothes already;;

– Oh, spending on clothes is 200 times better than gambling, I think…

– Please wear something other than that d*mn sweatshirt.

– Seriously, seeing that d*mn dog’s head is making me dizzy.

Viewers expressing dissatisfaction with my outfits. Normally, I would easily brush off such complaints. But this time was different. This dissatisfaction was exactly the scheme I had conceived.

“So, you want to see me wearing different clothes, right?”

– ㅇㅇㅇ

– I feel like I’ve said that more than 200 times in a day;;

– How is it harder to see red pills in the cam room than the virtual YouTuber?!

“Then you shouldn’t stop me.”

To the viewers responding with question marks, I revealed an important point they had forgotten.

“That’s right, if I lose my bet today, I’ll have to wear the outfit you want as a penalty, okay?”

– Ah, I forgot.

– Desired… outfit…?

– Hehe… belly button…

– Please show us your armpit just once before the end of the broadcast, thank you.

Looking at the suddenly lewd chat room, I delivered the final blow.

“So, whether I win or lose this investment, you have nothing to lose!”

– That’s right.

– Lookbook cost of 10 million won? That’s cheaper than I thought ㅇㅇ

– The cam fee was 1,000 won, so this is a good deal.

– Please get liquidated.

As soon as I finished speaking, the viewers quickly adopted a positive stance. Now, the number of viewers criticizing me was rather minimal.

– ㅅㅂ is this a Long or Short?

– If so, what about the unreleased profit!!

– Hey you crazy coin investors, was that the problem?;;;

I lightly imposed temporary bans on viewers with other intentions and began the broadcast again.

“So, everyone…”

While speaking, the chart began to wiggle. Focused on that movement, I received a piece of news.

– The expert has sponsored 10,000 won.

[(Breaking News) Trump creates controversy with Nazi-style salute.]

“What?”

Unlike me, who took a few seconds to decode the information that entered my ears, the market reacted immediately.

OFFICIAL TRUMP(-12%)

Seeing this, I stopped my thoughts and shouted.

“It’s a major debacle!!!!”

– Kiyaaaak!!!!!

– Everyone, the dome is in crisis!!!

In an instant, the coin poured out almost 10%. As a result, the long position had been liquidated long ago.

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Balance Profit

Buy $0 -100%

Sell $30,000 +500%

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Even after one position was liquidated, my total assets had increased threefold. Holding evidence that I was right before my eyes, I hurriedly moved to realize my profit.

“Sell, sell, quickly!”

Having completed all the procedures to settle the contracts, I found myself in a situation where with just one press of a button, I could secure 30 million won when a sudden thought crossed my mind.

“No… but, with that kind of bad news, won’t it drop further from here?”

Imitating the Nazis in America? This was a problem that couldn’t be easily overlooked.

– Uh-oh, is it rising again…?

– Hurry up and sell, ㅁㅊ련아.

– Wow… it’s suddenly making 5 times profit…

Viewers, or rather retail investors, urging me to realize profits. Seeing them gave me even more conviction.

“No, why sell it now? Selling now means a loss!”

In a situation where it was clear that it would drop further, stopping at 30 million won when there was an opportunity to make 100 million would be the same as losing 80 million.

“Just wait a moment… I’ll show you properly…!”

– ㅁㅊ련 ㅁㅊ련.

– Hey, you said it was a two-way trade. What’s the difference between this and a pure short bet?

– I think the only difference is that it reduces profits by a little ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Well, there was no need to elaborate on the events that followed.

– The expert has sponsored 10,000 won.

[(Breaking News) Trump plans to stockpile Bitcoin as a strategic asset.]

“Eh?”

Again, the chart began to shake rapidly before I could interpret the news.

Twitching,

Moving up and down, the chart, gathering energy, broke through the previous peak with the influx of buying pressure.

OFFICIAL TRUMP(+4%)

“Uh…?”

Blinking rapidly,

While I was stunned by the sudden turn of events, a late notification rang out and snapped me back to reality.

– Liquidated.

Horribly ringing sounds prompted me to check my account. However, it was already too late; there were no traces of money left in my account.

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Balance Profit

Buy $0 -100%

Sell $0 -100%

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