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Meme or Self-proving? "ByteDance Stock Trading 30 Million Financial Freedom" Individual Claims "Returned Hometown to Work as Security Guard and Delivery Driver," English-only Posts See Over 90% Drop in Views
Odaily Odaily News Recently, @leto_bao, who became an internet sensation with the persona of achieving "financial freedom through stock trading at ByteDance with 30 million RMB," responded to rumors on the X platform. He claimed, "I have returned to my hometown. I work as a security guard in an office building during the day, deliver food at night, set up a barbecue stall in the early morning, and sell breakfast at the school gate in the morning. I only sleep 3 hours a day, shuttling between McDonald's and hospital outpatient clinics. I dare not go home because debt collectors block my door every day. For meals, I open free treasure chests; for showers, I use the company bathroom. I have already reached a repayment plan with the bank, expecting to clear the debt in 50 years. Please stop making fun of my suffering."The community speculated that it might be for entertainment effect, a playful response using memes. However, some people questioned in the comments that he still hasn't provided solid proof of his investments, suggesting it's merely hype. Others even claimed to have found records of his previous failed attempts to build an online presence.Subsequently, he stated bluntly: "I will no longer post in Chinese. The Chinese circle on X is very toxic—filled with anger, bot accounts, and no real discussion. Everyone is chasing creator rewards rather than genuine communication. My posts haven't received any feedback worth responding to. I feel I can get more from the English community here." However, the viewership of his subsequent tweets plummeted from hundreds of thousands to only around 40,000 to 70,000.
Iran's Judiciary Chief Says US Dares Not Approach the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Judiciary Chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, stated on social media that the display of strength by Iran's armed forces in the Strait of Hormuz is "proud." He mentioned that on the 22nd, another three vessels violating regulations were dealt with according to law in this strategic waterway. Ejei stated, "The Americans dare not approach the Strait of Hormuz," and added, "They have already seen the fate of the so-called ultra-advanced destroyers USS Michael Murphy and USS Peterson." He further noted that the "swarm" fleet of speedboats and drones of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is being deployed around the caves near Forur Island, maintaining vigilance against US naval vessels and attempting to strike them through "saturation" suppression tactics. (CCTV News)
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Meme or Self-proving? "ByteDance Stock Trading 30 Million Financial Freedom" Individual Claims "Returned Hometown to Work as Security Guard and Delivery Driver," English-only Posts See Over 90% Drop in Views
Odaily Odaily News Recently, @leto_bao, who became an internet sensation with the persona of achieving "financial freedom through stock trading at ByteDance with 30 million RMB," responded to rumors on the X platform. He claimed, "I have returned to my hometown. I work as a security guard in an office building during the day, deliver food at night, set up a barbecue stall in the early morning, and sell breakfast at the school gate in the morning. I only sleep 3 hours a day, shuttling between McDonald's and hospital outpatient clinics. I dare not go home because debt collectors block my door every day. For meals, I open free treasure chests; for showers, I use the company bathroom. I have already reached a repayment plan with the bank, expecting to clear the debt in 50 years. Please stop making fun of my suffering."The community speculated that it might be for entertainment effect, a playful response using memes. However, some people questioned in the comments that he still hasn't provided solid proof of his investments, suggesting it's merely hype. Others even claimed to have found records of his previous failed attempts to build an online presence.Subsequently, he stated bluntly: "I will no longer post in Chinese. The Chinese circle on X is very toxic—filled with anger, bot accounts, and no real discussion. Everyone is chasing creator rewards rather than genuine communication. My posts haven't received any feedback worth responding to. I feel I can get more from the English community here." However, the viewership of his subsequent tweets plummeted from hundreds of thousands to only around 40,000 to 70,000.
Iran's Judiciary Chief Says US Dares Not Approach the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Judiciary Chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, stated on social media that the display of strength by Iran's armed forces in the Strait of Hormuz is "proud." He mentioned that on the 22nd, another three vessels violating regulations were dealt with according to law in this strategic waterway. Ejei stated, "The Americans dare not approach the Strait of Hormuz," and added, "They have already seen the fate of the so-called ultra-advanced destroyers USS Michael Murphy and USS Peterson." He further noted that the "swarm" fleet of speedboats and drones of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is being deployed around the caves near Forur Island, maintaining vigilance against US naval vessels and attempting to strike them through "saturation" suppression tactics. (CCTV News)
Powell Hearing Highlights: Denies Promising Rate Cuts to Trump, Blasts Fed for Losing Its Way, Called a "Puppet"
Odaily News Trump's pick for Fed Chair, Powell, went all out during his confirmation hearing: refusing to answer whether Trump lost the election, being angrily called a "puppet" by Warren; countering by blasting the Fed for "losing its way and playing politics"; and repeatedly denying promising low interest rates to the President. Nick Timiraos, often referred to as the "Fed's mouthpiece," wrote that Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, in her opening statement, characterized Powell as both Trump's "puppet" and an opportunist. Warren's argument was that a Fed Chair who wouldn't even dare state a simple fact that might displease the President who nominated him would not stand up to that President at critical moments. This theme ran throughout the hearing, with Democrats returning to it multiple times.Powell also stated that the Fed needs "fundamental policy reform," including a new inflation framework, new tools, and new communication methods. While Powell sidestepped Trump's public attacks on the Fed, he repeatedly denied to senators from both parties that Trump had ever sought any promises on interest rates. "The President never asked me to pre-determine, promise, commit to, or decide on any interest rate decision, not in any of our discussions, and I would never agree to do so." (WSJ)