Chapter 58:Money and Talent Pour In

Chapter 58:Nasdaq Information Rights (1)

I sent a donation along with a simple question.

[Stock Overlord TV has donated 500,000 KRW.]

> "Then I’ll donate through YouTube with peace of mind. You’re matching the donation amount with your own personal funds, right?"

It was a donation of 500,000 won.

An amount that could never be ignored.

"Ha, haha. Of course. I will add the exact same amount from my own pocket. But... you’re speaking as if this is just the beginning, which is a little scary!"

The viewers also started cracking up, and the chat went wild.

 Bing-geure:** LOL, is this a 'fun-battle'?

 Beer Address:** Why is this so entertaining? haha

 Soul:** Oh, is Hoyang’s wallet finally getting emptied after all this time?

 Smartman:** Is Hoyang going to have to sell his underwear? lol

 Assada:** I should shoot some [donations] too ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Quite a few viewers sent small donations.

The amounts popped up without rest.

"Uh, everyone? Isn’t this a bit too much...?"

Just as the atmosphere was heating up, Ryuseong smiled and sent another donation.

[Stock Overlord TV has donated 750,000 KRW.]

> "I'm also very interested in 'Good Deeds Stickers' haha."

> 

He had already spent 1.35 million won, but he didn't feel it was a waste at all. He had known for a long time that Hoyang had been doing good work.

The power of a creator with 1 million subscribers was beyond imagination. Ryuseong felt he would be happy enough just to lend a helping hand.

"Oh my, Stock Overlord TV! Thank you so much! You were staying quiet and then suddenly appeared like a ghost... you’re really trying to empty my pockets! I feel very 'berry nice' right now!"

Hoyang was a YouTuber who earned trust by cleanly organizing and proving exactly how the funds were used. That was why there was no hesitation.

**[Stock Overlord TV has donated 1,000,000 KRW.]**

> "Don't mention it haha."

> 

The viewers' giggling intensified.

 Kuku:** ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Ah, this is so fun ㅋㅋ

 Gum-sticker:** Look at Hoyang’s face ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

 Samdasul:** He’s rotting, he’s rotting [with stress] ㅋㅋ

 Newbie:** Come on, everyone, let's all donate a little bit ^^

 * **Getdown:** It’s for a good cause, so I’ll help out too haha

Hoyang continued to read the donation amounts coming in.

"Whoa, everyone! There are too many donations! I don't even have time to eat my meat right now, so let's keep it moderate. Okay?!"

Despite saying that, he didn't stop eating.

"King-God, thank you for the 5,000 won! Inssa-girl, thank you for the 20,000 won! No, wait, I just made a lettuce wrap—I have to at least eat this one bite!"

He didn't stop thanking those who donated, either. He handled both tasks perfectly without missing a single person.

"[Munch munch] Oh, Rarira, thank you for the donation!"

But it wasn't over yet.

The amount Ryuseong aimed for was still far off.

**[Stock Overlord TV has donated 1,250,000 KRW.]**

> "When you're done eating, are you going to the optical shop and the stationery store too?"

> 

Hoyang answered immediately.

"Of course. In an hour, people from the district office are bringing children who need glasses or school supplies. However, I plan to end the live stream then. I don’t want to sell out the kids' faces for views."

**[Stock Overlord TV has donated 1,500,000 KRW.]**

> "That’s a great idea."

> 

"Thank you. But... seriously, how much are you spending, Stock Overlord? Just the amount you've donated so far is... geez, it's 5.1 million won! Whoa...!"

In the top right corner, the ranking of donation amounts from 1st to 5th was displayed.

They were all **Stock Overlord TV**.

"I'm going to lose some serious money today. Stop! Let's stop now!"

The more Hoyang seemed to hate it, the more viewers donated. This, too, was likely intentional—a psychological tactic learned from years of being a YouTuber.

"Everyone, seriously, stop. I'm going to go broke at this rate!"

In an instant, the total donation amount exceeded 10 million won. The donations sent by viewers, including Ryuseong, continued to pile up.

 * **15 million won.**

 * **17 million won.**

 * **18 million won.**

"Ah, this isn't a joke. Seriously, stop. I'm getting angry! I'll just eat one more wrap, so please wait a bit!"

Eventually, by the time Hoyang finished all the meat, a staggering 28.9 million won had been collected.

"Phew, let me do some math first."

Hoyang, who had thoroughly "scolded" the restaurant with his wallet (by buying so much), moved to the meeting place with the district office staff. Donations continued to pop off in the meantime.

"Okay, it's quieted down a bit now. I understand. Encouraged by your support, I will cleanly add 30 million won from my own pocket!"

The viewers cheered.

But it would be a shame if it ended here.

Ryuseong made one last donation of 3 million won.

**[Stock Overlord TV has donated 1,000,000 KRW.]**

> "It’s not enough...?"

> 

Hoyang’s mouth fell wide open.

"Wow, you really are a 'Big Hand' (big spender). Uh, um. Then I will cleanly put in 31 million won of my own money!"

**[Stock Overlord TV has donated 1,000,000 KRW.]**

> "A little more...?"

"Just a little more...?"

"Wait, wait! Stop! Seriously, please stop! My wallet is going to explode!"

Hoyang was practically screaming now.

Even though he was a top-tier creator, a single-day donation match of over 30 million won was a massive hit to his personal finances.

But the viewers were relentless.

Dududu: Look at him shaking ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

StockLife: Overlord-nim is truly a king among men.

Flexer: This is better than any drama ㅋㅋㅋ

The Final Tally

Ryuseong watched the screen with a satisfied smile.

He had one final blow prepared.

[Stock Overlord TV has donated 1,000,000 KRW.]

"Let’s make it a clean 35 million for the matching fund."

Hoyang stared at the screen in a daze.

The chat was moving so fast it was impossible to read.

"35 million... You want me to match 35 million won?"

Hoyang took a deep breath and looked directly into the camera. His playful expression had vanished, replaced by a look of sincere determination.

"Alright. I won’t back down. Stock Overlord-nim, and everyone else who contributed—I will match it. Today’s total donation fund, including my personal contribution, will be 70 million won."

The chat exploded with "77777" and "Respect."

A Meaningful Conclusion

"As I mentioned before, I’m ending the stream here. We are heading to the district office to meet the children. I’ll post the receipts and the donation certificate on the community tab later tonight."

With a final bow, the screen went black.

Ryuseong leaned back in his chair.

In a single hour, he had spent a significant amount of money, but the notification he was waiting for finally appeared.

[System: You have successfully influenced a high-tier 'Talent.']

[Reward: Nasdaq Information Rights (Level 1) have been activated.]

A blue window flickered in front of his eyes.

This was the real reason he had pushed Hoyang so hard. It wasn't just about charity; it was about unlocking the next level of his own growth.

The First Tip

Ryuseong focused his mind on the newly acquired information right.

Text began to scroll across the air.

[Upcoming Nasdaq Market Trends: 48 Hours]

Target: Bio-Tech Sector (Gene-X Corp)

Event: Unexpected FDA Approval Phase 3.

Projected Surge: +42%

Ryuseong’s eyes narrowed.

Gene-X. It was a company currently being shorted by major hedge funds due to rumors of a failed trial.

"The rumors were a smoke screen," Ryuseong whispered to himself.

He opened his international trading account.

The money he had just donated was a pittance compared to what he was about to make.

Moving the Pieces

He didn't just dump all his capital into Gene-X immediately. That would trigger red flags. Instead, he began setting up staggered buy orders across multiple offshore accounts.

As he worked, his phone buzzed. It was a message from an unknown number.

[Hoyang]: Overlord-nim, thank you again for today. Because of you, we can help so many kids. But seriously... who are you?

Ryuseong typed back a short reply.

[Ryuseong]: Just someone who wants to see talent put to good use. Keep up the good work.

He put the phone down.

The sun was starting to set, casting long shadows across his office.

The world of finance was a battlefield, and with the Nasdaq Information Rights, Ryuseong had just been handed the ultimate radar.

"Now," Ryuseong muttered, clicking the 'Confirm Purchase' button. "Let's see how the market reacts to a sudden miracle."

"No, wait! Stock Overlord-nim! Please, have mercy! I’m really going to be penniless at this rate!"

Despite his protests, Hoyang’s face was bright with a smile. It was the look of someone who was genuinely happy to be "scolded" by donations for a good cause.

[Stock Overlord TV has donated 1,000,000 KRW.]

"Just a little bit more...!"

"Aaaaagh! Alright! Fine! I’ll match it! I’ll add another million from my pocket!"

The viewers were practically rolling in the aisles.

Mango: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ This is the most expensive meal in history.

Top Trader: Look at Hoyang’s soul leaving his body.

Lucky: This is why I love this channel. The scale is insane.

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Ryuseong finally stopped sending donations. He had reached the amount he originally had in mind.

[Stock Overlord TV has donated 1,000,000 KRW.]

"That’s it for today. You’ve worked hard, Hoyang-nim."

"Phew... is it really over? Are you sure? You’re not going to surprise me again as soon as I look away, right?"

Hoyang wiped the sweat from his forehead and bowed deeply toward the camera.

"Truly, thank you so much, Stock Overlord TV-nim. And to all the viewers who joined in. Today, we’ve raised a total of 75 million won including the matching funds. This will be used entirely for the children's surgeries and support through the district office."

As the live stream began its closing remarks, Ryuseong closed his laptop.

A familiar blue window materialized in front of his eyes.

[Goal Achieved: Support a 'True Talent']

[Sync Rate with 'The Great Investor' has increased.]

[The reward for 'Nasdaq Information Rights (1)' has been unlocked.]

Ryuseong’s eyes sparkled. It was time to see exactly what kind of information was worth a 75-million-won "entrance fee."

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