The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to brighten, many investors who had spent a restless night formed a long queue at the entrance of the exchange. Unlike the usual bustling atmosphere, which was once filled with laughter and chatter, today everyone wore a gloomy expression.
"Morning paper! Morning paper! A statement from Hao Ren, manager of the Train Chamber of Commerce!"
The newspaper boys were as enthusiastic as ever in promoting their papers, having long discovered where they sold best. The exchange was the prime location; if they threw in a few auspicious words, they might even earn a tip. Competition for this territory had even led to scuffles among the boys—where there are people, there is a "jianghu," and even young boys are no exception.
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