And at the storm's origin, Alaska, Wiseman.
After ending three phone calls, Lin Yu'an felt neither excitement nor unease, as if the game that had just stirred up tens of millions of US Dollars was just an insignificant chat.
He walked back into the warm living room, where Aliya and Emily were looking at him with a worried yet curious gaze.
"All settled?" Emily softly asked, more concerned whether the process went smoothly.
"Yes." Lin Yu'an nodded, sat between the two, and gently embraced them.
Lin Yu'an said nothing, simply handing them his phone.
Aliya and Emily huddled together, cautiously looking at the screen. It was the completed interface of a securities account.
A series of cold and clear numbers etched into their retinas like a brand:
"Security Name: GameStop (GME)"
"Transaction Price: 22.50 USD"
"Transaction Quantity: 577,777 Shares"
"Transaction Amount: 12,999,982.50 USD"
