After Divorce, I Can Hear the Future

"BlackRock hinted that Cheung Shing Group should sell all their port operations. Superman Li was unwilling, so he approached me, hoping I could join and help them fend off BlackRock..."

Lu Liang succinctly explained the background. He knew Superman Li's thought process. It was nothing more than muddling the waters so the Li family could fish in troubled waters and buy some time.

The only thing Old Li shouldn't have done is to ask him for help, and let him know that the port operations are a goose that lays golden eggs, not only with stable returns but also with long-term sustainability.

If Lu Liang hadn't known or had no way to enter the market, that would be one thing. But since he did know, how could he let go of this big opportunity?

In the short term, he had too much to handle, leaving him no time for other things, so Lu Liang planned to invite JPMorgan Chase to share the profit.

"Kamon, are you saying you're not interested? You should know this is not just a good project but also a pretty good benefit."

Lu Liang's voice was like the devil's whisper, full of allure. Wilson furrowed his brows and asked, "Are you that kind? Why do I find it hard to believe?"

"Kamon, is that what you think of me? I'm so hurt."

Lu Liang patted his chest, expressing great anguish.

"In the past, every conflict we had was due to a clash of interests, so we had no choice but to stand on opposite sides."

"Think about now, when our interests align, am I not standing firmly by your side?"

Past events all prove that Superman Li has remarkable vision, but at the same time, he's also a speed skater who kneels fast and loves it.

Lu Liang always felt that even with his involvement, BlackRock would not easily give up their ambitions for the port operations.

Although capital knows no borders, capitalists have a nationality.

Wherever possible, without harming his own interests, Lu Liang still hopes that these important ports remain under the control of a Chinese group.

Even if Superman Li's Chinese group is not pure and could jump ship at any moment, as long as they haven't, it's still a Chinese group.

Wilson suddenly grasped Lu Liang's intent: "You want Morgan to hold BlackRock and Cheung Shing Group in check?"

BlackRock wants to acquire Cheung Shing Group's port operations, but due to Superman Li inviting Lu Liang, it could lead to two worst-case scenarios.

First, BlackRock retreats, and Cheung Shing Group burns bridges after crossing the river.

Second, BlackRock harbors resentment, forcing Lu Liang to get more deeply involved, leaving him no time to manage Tianxing Finance.

So Lu Liang thought of inviting JPMorgan Chase. As long as they agree, the above two worst-case scenarios will not occur.

It's like speculating in the financial market. The first step is to ensure no loss of principal, then find ways to maximize profits.

"Would you dare?"

Lu Liang chuckled lightly, neither confirming nor denying.

"What's there to be afraid of?" Wilson retorted.

Although BlackRock is the world's largest fund company, JPMorgan Chase is still America's top investment bank.

If it could help him navigate through the Q3 crisis safely, he wouldn't hesitate to fire two rounds even in the face of God.

Lu Liang couldn't help but laugh, teasingly asking, "I remember you're Jewish, right? What, don't believe in Yahweh anymore?"

The Squid Clan's only belief is in the True God Yahweh, also known as Jehovah in Christian doctrine.

"If believing in Him worked, I wouldn't be in this situation."

"Hahaha, then why not join me someday in believing in Saint Guan, who is known for loyalty and courage, and is also called the Martial God of Wealth?"

"Is he from Taoism or Buddhism?"

"Both. In Taoism, he's known as Emperor Guan. In Buddhism, I've heard he's called Galan Bodhisattva."

"A heretic?"

"Why care so much, heaven bless Amitabha amen~"

"..."

Meanwhile, outside the cabin, on the tarmac.

Zheng Xuanyi nonchalantly, but indirectly, inquired for information: "Secretary Xu, what is Mr. Lu busy with?"

Though they had met only a few times, in his impression, Lu Liang wasn't someone who would make a big show of himself and act unreasonably.

He personally came to receive the plane, even driving the fleet onto the tarmac, yet he still had to wait, indicating that Lu Liang was dealing with something very important.

Nowadays, who doesn't know of Lu Liang's reputation as a wealth harvester? If there's something he finds urgent and important, it certainly must be profitable.

"I'm not sure. How about waiting for Mr. Lu to come out, and you can ask him yourself, Mr. Zheng?"

Xu Jiawei smiled slightly, keeping everything tightly under wraps, no matter from which angle Zheng Xuanyi approached the topic, he didn't reveal any information.

Zheng Xuanyi smiled with his eyes narrowed and, without getting upset, changed the subject talking casually about family matters with Xu Jiawei.

Questions like whether he was married, if he had a girlfriend, or if he fancied any Korean actresses.

Hyundai Group, leveraging Bitcoin, made a glorious comeback and reclaimed a top financial group status.

Usually, conglomerates like Hanwha and Lotte could manipulate the entertainment industry with ease.

Especially now when Hyundai Group is second only to Samsung Group in both power and status as part of the Korean national enterprises.

If Xu Jiawei were interested in any idol, as long as they were in the country, they could absolutely appear in the hotel room tonight.

Xu Jiawei shook his head repeatedly: "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Zheng, but I'm not considering personal matters at the moment."

"Who said anything about a relationship, just some fun, there's no commitment needed."

Zheng Xuanyi grinned, talking about JYP Entertainment's recent plan to form a post-2000 girl group, all five members being 18-year-old young girls.

Knowing Lu Liang was coming, he borrowed this girl group as a friendly gesture, so they could get accustomed to the Korean entertainment industry rules in advance.

"Hehe~~" Xu Jiawei gave a forced smile, suddenly looking towards the cabin door: "Mr. Lu is out."

Lu Liang, smiling, waved to Zheng Xuanyi and quickened his steps, swiftly descending the boarding ladder, arriving in front of Zheng Xuanyi with an apologetic look: "Mr. Zheng, I'm sorry, there was a call just now and made you wait."

"The wait wasn't too long." Zheng Xuanyi smiled warmly, enthusiastically inviting Lu Liang into the car to head into the city together.

Along the way, Lu Liang stated plainly: "Mr. Zheng, I won't hide it. I'm here for Alipay's business in Korea."

He recounted the conversation with Ota Ling from yesterday, albeit with a different twist, retelling it to Zheng Xuanyi.

Unlike Ota Ling's hesitation, Zheng Xuanyi was decisive: "Mr. Lu, how can Hyundai Group assist you?"

In Neon, Ant Group collaborated with Mitsui Sumitomo, hence Ota Ling's indecision and inability to make a firm decision.

As for business in Korea, it's with Samsung, and just as Lu Liang predicted, Zheng Xuanyi couldn't wait to see him clash with Samsung Group, and was quite willing to hand him the sword.

Lu Liang softly said, "Hyundai is a national enterprise. Such an important business as financial payments shouldn't fall into foreign hands. Don't you think so, Mr. Zheng?"

Many small countries and people have a common problem; they are either strongly self-respected or hypersensitive and fragile.

Have XOO feign collaboration with Kakao, establish contact, then learn from Soros and spread rumors about Korea's economic collapse to induce market panic, and finally collaborate with Hyundai Group for the final grab.

This maneuver, previously used by Wall Street firms, has amassed a significant amount of wealth from numerous enterprises and national citizens.

That charming ancestor of Lu Liang's once said wisely,

A tactician must have a legitimate cause, and Lu Liang had just presented a reason Hyundai Group couldn't ignore.

The two-person's eyes met, and they reached an unspoken understanding.

Zheng Xuanyi smiled warmly, hotly inviting Lu Liang into the car to head to the city together.

For the journey, Lu Liang candidly said: "Mr. Zheng, what I will not hide from you is that I'm here for Alipay's business in Korea."

He then recounted his conversation with Ota Ling from the previous day, somewhat alterd, but essentially retelling it to Zheng Xuanyi.

"Ota Ling is in discussions with Ant Group because they are partnering with Mitsui Sumitomo in Neon, which led to his hesitations, and he couldn't make the decision alone."

However, in Korea, the business is partnered with Samsung. As Lu Liang anticipated, Zheng Xuanyi would love nothing more than for him to clash with Samsung Group, and is even eager to hand him the metaphorical knife.

Lu Liang spoke softly: "Hyundai is a national enterprise, and such important business as financial payments shouldn't fall into foreign hands, don't you think so, Mr. Zheng?"

Zheng Xuanyi, with furrowed brows, began to guess Lu Liang's intentions: "A power grab during collaboration?"

Lu Liang nodded. This time he planned to adopt the traditional tactics of Wall Street institutions.

Significant and undeniable returns could be achieved even for the smallest nations and companies."