The Ultimate Dream of Instant Wealth?
In the world of rapid wealth and overnight success, there are always stories that sound almost too extraordinary to be true. This is one such tale—a 28-year-old man who, after a year of selling lottery tickets, discovered a loophole that allowed him to rake in an astronomical 8 billion RMB. From a small-time rookie in the industry, he quickly revealed an unexpected “talent” for making money. With an enormous fortune in hand, he still found himself untouchable, even in the face of the law. His riches were so vast that the cash alone couldn’t be spent fast enough, luxury cars were parked unused, and homes were scattered with uncountable valuables. Yet, despite it all, when arrested, he remained strangely calm, even content. How did he do it? What was the loophole he exploited? And how did he amass such wealth?
On the morning of November 9, 2016, a mansion in Changsha, Hunan, was suddenly surrounded by the police. In a swift move, SWAT teams broke through the doors, waking Liu Xuelong, who was still asleep. Confused, he sat up and was met by a group of officers standing at the foot of his bed.
“Who are you?” he asked, his voice filled with panic.
After the officers showed their identification, Liu’s expression changed dramatically. He realized that his time had come. There was no escape.
As the police searched the mansion, they discovered large sums of cash, some of which had become moldy from being stored for too long. More shockingly, 3 kilograms of gold were found hidden in the ceiling. In a secret room, a set of surveillance monitors was uncovered, showing real-time footage of his other properties—an indication that Liu was keeping a tight grip on his wealth. Upon further investigation, the authorities found more than 40 million RMB in cash, 7.5 kg of gold, and dozens of luxury vehicles. In total, Liu’s wealth was estimated to be a staggering 8 billion RMB.
But how did this unassuming young man from a poor rural family amass such an enormous fortune?
Liu Xuelong was born into a modest rural family in Hunan. Due to financial difficulties, he dropped out of middle school and left home to work. He did a variety of jobs—carrying bricks on construction sites, working as an apprentice in a hair salon, and serving tables in restaurants. But all of these jobs were low-paying and physically demanding, leaving Liu feeling frustrated and helpless.
2015 was a turning point in Liu’s life. That year, he landed a job as a salesman at a tech company whose main business was promoting lottery tickets. Though the job seemed insignificant at first, it turned out to be the start of his unexpected “talent” for making money. Liu quickly grasped the ins and outs of the business, using his communication skills to earn his first 10,000 RMB—a small but significant milestone.
This early success gave him hope, and more importantly, it ignited a burning ambition. Liu soon made the decision to quit his job and start his own venture. Armed with insider knowledge from his time at the tech company, he discovered a “loophole” in the lottery system. This loophole, however, was not a technical flaw in the lottery itself but a network of fake lottery sales designed to scam people out of their money.
Making 8 billion RMB in one year is no easy feat. But Liu Xuelong, with his natural instincts for wealth creation, built a mysterious team to help him execute his plan. This team, which included a number of attractive female salespeople, was tasked with luring customers in, while dozens of “runners” went across the country to withdraw funds using hundreds of stolen bank cards.
Liu Xuelong's operation was cleverly orchestrated. He set up a fake lottery website that capitalized on people’s dreams of instant wealth. Through the site, he convinced individuals to place bets, but the entire process was rigged. The results were manipulated to ensure Liu would never lose. When small winnings were claimed, he would pay them out, but for larger prizes, he simply shut down the site and ran off with the money.
To expand his operation, Liu created a large, organized network. His team members, all of whom were well-spoken and attractive, worked to bring in more people to bet on the site. At the same time, Liu employed dozens of “collectors” to go around the country, withdrawing money from ATMs using thousands of stolen cards. This massive scam lasted for an entire year, during which Liu made 8 billion RMB. By the time he was 28, he had reached the pinnacle of wealth.
However, as with all criminal activities, justice eventually caught up with him. After receiving multiple reports from victims of the scam, the police launched a thorough investigation. Liu’s operations were uncovered, and with solid evidence, he was arrested in his hometown of Hunan.
In the end, Liu was convicted of fraud and sentenced to 16 years in prison, along with a hefty fine of 300 million RMB. His fortune was seized by the authorities and redistributed to compensate the victims. The once-glorious \"lottery king\" now finds himself in prison, paying for his crimes. As he spends his days behind bars, he may reflect on his brief moment of fame and fortune, knowing that his downfall was inevitable. His story serves as a cautionary tale: the desire for instant wealth is often built on shaky foundations, and true success comes from hard work and integrity.
This story reminds us that any desire for overnight riches is ultimately unsustainable and often leads to ruin.
