After the Divorce, I Could Hear the Voice of the Future

In the evening, Lu Liang departed from Xiangjiang to Yangcheng.

One phone call after another, reached Xu Jiayin's private phone even before Lu Liang arrived.

"Kindness received should be remembered for a thousand years. I've kept in my heart how everyone helped our Hengtai through tough times back then."

Just after the last call ended, the smile on Xu Jiayin's face suddenly vanished, and his gaze turned cold.

He still remembered those past kindnesses because he is a grateful person,

but others kept reminding him,

making him feel threatened,

and also reminding him,

of how miserable the road to where he is now was.

"Arrange a grand banquet, and call Dandan and the others,"

Old Xu pondered for a moment, his mouth suddenly curling into a smile, as he planned to go downstairs to welcome Lu Liang, seeing that the time was almost right.

Lu Liang's last visit to Hengtai Center was two years ago, back when he was only somewhat famous, and Tianxing Private Equity Fund's scale was only a few billion dollars.

Times have changed, he became the richest in East Country, and Lu Liang also became a formidable international capital giant.

Old Xu was very much looking forward to what kind of sparks would fly when the two met this time.

At the same time, at Yiyun Villa.

"Xiao Xu, what did he say?"

Seeing Zheng Jiachun finish the call with Old Xu, everyone hurriedly gathered around, while Yang Shoucheng wisely distanced himself from the group in advance.

Seeing Yang Shoucheng walking away, Zheng Jiachun worriedly sighed, "He is already the richest man, what more do you want him to say?"

Xiao Xu is no longer the Xiao Xu of the past, now honored as the richest man of East Country, nicknamed: Emperor Xu.

Knowing Lu Liang was coming to seek his help, just being able to take their calls was considered a blessing.

They needed to prepare for the worst.

As soon as these words were spoken, Mr. Guo and Mr. Li exchanged a glance, making their way out of the camera's view.

Lu Liang rejected the invitation, determinedly going to Xu Jiayin.

This matter will definitely not end well.

They should have made plans early on.

Liu Cixin seemed to sense something and shouted, "Lu Liang has never been interested in real estate, but Xu Jiayin is different."

Lu Liang going to Xu Jiayin, though a disaster, also brought a bit of good news.

One Huaren Real Estate could definitely not satisfy the appetite of two tigers.

Hengtai Group always wanted to enter Xiangjiang but was hindered by past friendships and the blockade of local groups.

If they give up Huaren Real Estate now, in the eyes of Lu Liang and Xu Jiayin, it would be a sign of weakness and concession.

The fate of Huaren Real Estate today might be theirs tomorrow.

Liu Junxiong's words made everyone's hearts chill, Zheng Jiachun spoke, "Don't forget, why we gathered here."

Though they botched an attempt to snipe Lu Liang's stake in HSBC, their original intent was to humble him.

If Lu Liang had not gone to Xu Jiayin but contacted them directly, then giving up Huaren Real Estate might have been okay too.

But Lu Liang turned down the invitation and went to Old Xu instead.

As Liu Cixin said, two greedy wolves gathered together, one nearly drained Huaren Real Estate wasn't enough to satisfy them.

Mr. Guo and Mr. Li reflected for a long time and silently reappeared within the camera's view.

Observing from the door, Yang Shoucheng noticed the differing expressions and couldn't help but chuckle, "Summer insects cannot talk about ice."

He lit a cigar, puffing away, suddenly understanding Lu Liang's feelings and thoughts.

From Lu Liang's perspective, what they thought or what counter-measures they planned weren't important.

Just like humans would destroy an ant's nest, the ants could only watch and accept.

This analogy wasn't exaggerated because once Yang Shoucheng stepped outside the circle, he became an outsider.

Suddenly, some things became clear.

Like why Chen Jiebin, known for his integrity, would support Lu Liang without reservation, or why the old fox of the Li family turned a blind eye when Lu Liang stirred things up in Xiangjiang, and why HSBC hasn't taken any countermeasures yet.

All of this perhaps had to start from February this year, triggered by a girl's murder leading to legislative amendments, and then two uprisings.

Amidst the increasingly tense international situation, the thorn in the side kept throbbing painfully, and Lu Liang came to pull it out.

8:30 in the evening, 41st floor, Yangcheng Hengtai Center.

The overtone of the five-string pipa, blending elements of traditional instruments and Buddhist music, seemed like an ancient voice, full of mystery, echoing in the empty ballroom for a long time.

The dancers, light-footed and smiling sweetly, waved their flowing sleeves and slowly took the stage, their swaying waists and faintly visible jade feet flowed like frescoes, seemingly allowing people to travel back in time a thousand years, witnessing the prosperity of the Silk Road.

"Mr. Lu, take a look at our dance troupe, see if their dance has improved over the past two years."

Xu Jiayin beamed, raising his wine glass with a sense of ancient literary elegance and carefree abandon.

"Not envious of mandarin ducks or immortals, just of Mr. Xu every day." Lu Liang squinted his eyes, appreciating with interest.

After two years, returning to Hengtai Center, the dancers of the troupe had also evolved, new ones more beautiful, old ones more splendid.

Previously, Lu Liang didn't understand this play, thinking it was merely simple entertainment, but now he understood, not all these dancers belonged to Old Xu, he was helping others raise them.

Therefore, he would send houses, cars, and offer high salaries, explaining why a dance troupe of only a few dozen people had annual expenses totaling billions of RMB.

Over the decade, from being close to bankruptcy, Hengtai now owned two trillion in assets, and Xu Jiayin became the richest man in East Country, the dance troupe absolutely giving silent contributions unseen by others.

Old Xu laughed heartily, "Mr. Lu overpraises, if there's anyone to admire, it's Lu Liang, who stirs up storms wherever he goes."

Although he's now the richest man in East Country, according to last year's Forbes wealth rankings, his personal wealth was 2.8 times that of Lu Liang.

But, the amount of funds he could mobilize, as well as international influence, were far inferior to Lu Liang's.

Once abroad, who would recognize him, let alone being covered in thorns and shackles.

Conversely, Lu Liang, in the new energy vehicle sector, has already become a national symbol to the outside.

This time's venture into Xiangjiang, rumored to be under divine mandate.

Tens of trillions in the Hong Kong stock market, should he want it to fall, it would fall, should he want it to rise, it must rise.

Such influence, besides gasping in awe, exclaiming its terrifying power, left one speechless.

"Mr. Xu, don't tease me, I'm here for your help." Lu Liang refused mutual flattery, getting straight to the point.

Xu Jiayin popped a peanut into his mouth, sipping little wine, reflecting for a moment before asking, "New World, New Hongji, Huaren Real Estate, Hengji Real Estate, which is your interest?"

Though he hadn't told of his intentions, Xu Jiayin kept an eye on the Hong Kong stock market and knew Lu Liang's intentions.

These four groups all once aided Hengtai going public in Xiangjiang, Hong Kong Capital held stakes in each, growing steadily.

Huaren Real Estate's stake reached 10.25%, followed by New Hongji at 9.82%, New World at 8.85%, and Hengji Real Estate at 7.92%.

"Mr. Xu, which are you more interested in?" Lu Liang replied with a smile, confident he could win over Old Xu, as he wasn't merely speaking offhandedly.

"Mr. Lu, which of them are you eyeing? New World, New Hongji, Huaren Real Estate, or Hengji Real Estate?"

Old Xu pondered for a bit, "Mr. Lu, which are you interested in?" Lu Liang asked with a smile, sure he could secure Old Xu's support and wasn't just talking.

Although he hadn't disclosed his intentions, Xu Jiayin had been following the Hong Kong stock market and was aware of Lu Liang's intentions.

These four groups once assisted in taking Hengtai public, and Hong Kong Capital held increasing stakes in them.

Huaren Real Estate had a 10.25% stake, followed by New Hongji with 9.82%, New World at 8.85%, and Hengji Real Estate.

"Mr. Lu, which one are you most interested in?" Xu Jiayin asked after a moment's contemplation, tossing a peanut into his mouth, sipping wine and asking, "New World, New Hongji, Huaren Real Estate, Hengji - which one's your target?"

He grumpily set his face, full of righteous indignation, and told Lu Liang about the great help they had given Hengtai Group over the years.

"So? Which one are you interested in?" Lu Liang smiled, countering. He was confident he could bring Old Xu on board, not merely speaking offhandedly.

Because back a few years ago, when Hengtai Group had intentions of tapping into the Xiangjiang market, their plans to acquire Watson's were thwarted when it was acquired by Cheung Shing Group.

Lu Liang didn't know the specifics, but rumors said Superman Li had a conversation with Uncle Tong, and then Hengtai's plans to foray into Xiangjiang were thwarted due to old bonds and fear of Cheung Shing's power.

Those things, I've always remembered."

"So? Which one are you most interested in?" Lu Liang asked with a smile, confident he could bring Old Xu to his side and not just speaking haphazardly.

Because as early as a few years ago, Hengtai Group intended to dip its toes into the Xiangjiang Market, but the long-desired Watson's was acquired by Cheung Shing Group.

Lu Liang didn't know the details, but rumor had it that Superman Li had a chat with Uncle Tong, so Hengtai's plan went away without a hitch, because Xu Jiayin, due to past camaraderie and fear of Cheung Shing's strength, his plans evaporated, while Huaren Real Estate has been practically hollowed out.

Don't look at Hengtai now, it seems to be thriving boundlessly, sitting on two trillion in assets, Xu Jiayin having become the richest man in East Country, while Huaren Real Estate's sharing ratio reached 10.25%, followed by New Hongji at 9.82%, New World at 8.85%, and Hengji Real Estate.

So Hengtai spent 20 billion RMB to found Hengchi, creating a variety of vehicles to compete in the Xiangjiang market, from compact sedans to luxurious limousines.

Now Hengtai, like a swimmer, must keep going to have a chance to reach the shore, otherwise, if it stops swimming, it can only sink.

Joining forces and taking over two of these groups in Xiangjiang would offer fresh blood to the Xiangjiang market, more effective than launching even 100 Hengchi models.