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The story of Zhou Hongbao, 104, who changed her life by buying stocks based on feelings, has gone viral on the Chinese social media recently. 

According to media reports, Zhou is one of the oldest private investors in China's A share market and has earned a revenue of about 100,000 yuan ($15,473) so far, which has helped her to buy a new air-conditioner and a new refrigerator, and pay for her cataract surgery. Zhou admitted that making profits was not her original purpose, but now she has earned a lot of money. 

Another investor in Shanghai, Zhang Rigan, refused to let dysopia to take over his life. He found a way to make a living through trading stocks, which he learnt from his friend. 

"Investment in stocks changed my characteristics and taught me patience," said Zhang. His annual revenue rate of stock investment hit 30 percent in 2020 and it has become Zhang's daily job. Zhang bought a house in Songjiang district in Shanghai and got married all from his trading money, according to media reports. 

Global Times