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

"Xiangjiang's education has significant problems."

Lu Liang spoke softly and played two clips, one of a parade filmed by Tokyo TV Station and another of a disturbance at Tianxing Financial Building.

"Tianxing Finance shorted Neon, and the Neon People didn't resist us, but rather the Xiangjiang people did. Qisheng, isn't it laughable?"

Although Lu Liang was smiling, Yang Qisheng could see the frustration of being angry with those who fail to meet expectations; after all, anyone has the right to criticize Lu Liang except the Xiangjiang people.

The financial crisis of 1997 swept across Asia, with Singapore, Korea, Thailand, and Xiangjiang being shorted one after another.

Logically, Neon, as Asia's economic powerhouse, shouldn't have been spared.

Yet, at that time, Neon indeed escaped unscathed.

Afterward, an in-depth investigation revealed two main reasons.

On the one hand, after the 1985 signing of the Plaza Accord, Neon began to experience a recession and, after twelve years, had reached rock bottom, with no further to fall.

On the other hand, Neon willingly served as a vanguard, transforming into the sharpest steel blade to assist Europe and America in harvesting Asia, effectively ending the economic myth of the Asian Four Little Dragons and Four Little Tigers.

During that period, Japanese Capital followed in the footsteps of British and American Capital, severely slaughtering Xiangjiang's local businesses and occupying the leading sectors in various industries.

Ultimately, before Lu Liang came to Xiangjiang, Xiangjiang's wealth was predominantly monopolized by British and American Capital at six parts, Japanese Capital at two parts, and Hong Kong Capital at two parts.

At that time, Neon was clever enough to recognize that high-yield financial and real estate projects were considered personal possessions by Britain and America, beyond their aspirations, so they settled for focusing on education, media, retail, and other industries.

They had done this in the eastern provinces back in the past, and now they replicate the method, unsurprising to teach a group of young people who admire America and Japan.

Yang Qisheng pondered for a long time and asked, "Mr. Lu, what do you wish us to do?"

Lu Liang said solemnly, "If funds are lacking you can come to me. Allow the Emperor to quickly enter fields like media and education to change this situation from the ground up."

The current generation's values are already formed; even if one wants to reshape them, it's too late. The Emperor should venture into education, preferably starting from elementary school.

Lu Liang didn't expect to teach them loyalty to the Party or patriotism, but at the very least, let them know where they come from and what their stance is.

The approach can reference the educational methods of Malaysian Chinese.

Malaysian Chinese and Singaporean Chinese, though both overseas Chinese, are like entirely different ethnicities.

The former, besides nationality, greatly recognize their Chinese identity and understand as East Country's influence grows, their inherent appearance ensures they can't fully integrate into Western society, thus they gave up trying.

The latter, boastfully high Chinese, still believe to this day that as long as they flatter without limits, the Western world will eventually choose to accept them.

After contemplating, Yang Qisheng said, "The Emperor withdraws, but there's still a funding gap of 60 million US dollars, following necessary funds to enter media and education, might require a substantial amount to break into these sectors."

Lu Liang laughed and said, "Just give a number, problems solvable with funds aren't problems."

His current spending pace far exceeds his earning pace, money proliferates endlessly like cells.

Just like this time when they shorted Neon, 95 billion US dollars were put in the foreign exchange market, 48.1 billion US dollars in the stock market, totaling 143.1 billion dollars.

Although the settlement time hasn't come, as of 5 p.m. today, the profits have already reached 16.1 billion dollars.

This isn't the final profit; once settled at the end of the month, the gains will likely double.

Money is not a concern anymore,

Can't be spent, simply can't be spent.

Yang Qisheng bitterly smiled but couldn't refute, pondered a moment and said: "Why not invest in shares?"

Xiangjiang is one of the world's top three spy capitals, also a thorn deliberately placed by Western powers in Far East Asia.

Recently, a girl from Taiwan was brutally murdered by her boyfriend, who fled to Xiangjiang as there's no extradition treaty between Xiangjiang and Taiwan, nor with the mainland.

So the Xiangjiang Government seized this opportunity to amend laws, not only adding an extradition treaty with Taiwan but also with the mainland.

Those who viewed Xiangjiang as a haven felt terror, fearing being extradited to the mainland someday.

Thus they spread rumors of indiscriminate mainland arrests and colluded with overseas, leading to several riots until HSBC shrank back, barely calming things down.

A mere legal amendment causing such a stir.

The Emperor is preparing to enter media and education, tackling these issues fundamentally, the pressure they will face is imaginable.

Without Lu Liang's expressed support, even ten families combined wouldn't hold up.

"Sure." Lu Liang nodded with a smile.

Yang Qisheng rejoiced, quickly said: "Mr. Lu, the current valuation of the Emperor is 2.5 billion Hong Kong Dollars, Tianxing Finance only needs an investment of 128 million US dollars to hold 40% of the shares."

Lu Liang stated he has no interest in holding the Emperor but with too low a share, Yang Qisheng was uneasy, hence the curve-strategy plan.

The Emperor privatizes, exits the market,

The Yang Family holds 100% shares.

He plans to first transfer 40% shares to Tianxing Finance, then via cooperation form transfer 15% to Haomeng and DC each.

Lu Liang holds shares in both companies, so this way Lu Liang directly or indirectly holds more than 50% in the Emperor.

Never worry again about Lu Liang outing effort yet without input, able to cling tightly to the thigh.

Lu Liang reflected, understood Yang Qisheng's intent, and smiled: "Contact Li Junwei for an evaluation; if everything's fine, I'll ask Tang Caide to transfer funds."

It's not surprising Yang Qisheng had such thoughts.

As of today, I don't know how many companies would be willing to transfer 51% of their shares for just one yuan, but Lu Liang simply isn't interested.

This is a manifestation of influence being nowhere to be placed. If a company valued at tens of millions was controlled by Lu Liang, it could instantly achieve several times, or even ten times its value.

The seventh-ranked official in front of the Prime Minister's gate, Buffett's lunch can fetch tens of millions at an auction, and if Lu Liang were to auction, it would only exceed, not be inferior.

In the evening, the two ended their conversation.

Before leaving, Yang Qisheng left a string of phone numbers with a knowing smile on his face: "Mr. Lu, the Joker's Asian launch team is still in Xiangjiang."

"Let's talk later."

After Yang Qisheng left, Lu Liang received a call from Little Wang: "Tomorrow is the final day of the S competition, are you still coming?"

Although Lu Liang had said he would come, to give the stock price of Panda a final boost and help them cash out successfully.

However, Lu Liang is currently shorting Neon, the rumors involve up to tens of billions of dollars, so Little Wang was also unsure if he would come.

"I will."

Upon receiving a definitive answer, Little Wang ended the call with satisfaction.

Lu Liang pondered for a moment, called Xu Jiawei, and phoned Li Zairong for a meeting tomorrow.

After dealing with trivial matters,

he went to the trading room to understand the latest situation.

The yen was shorted the entire day, with the US-Japan exchange rate dropping from 112 yen to 125.52, currently stabilizing.

By now, unless Neon can come up with more effective market rescue plans, it seems unlikely there will be significant fluctuations in the short term.

"Stay vigilant and contact me if there are any updates."

Lu Liang took one last look and did not linger, there are still eighteen days until the settlement day.

According to predictions, the yen will experience another drop, down to 130, which will be their time to exit.

Busy until ten o'clock at night, Lu Liang finally returned to the hotel.

After some thought, a faint smile appeared on his lips, and he made a call to order a meal, then headed to the bathroom to freshen up.

Fifteen minutes later, he walked out of the bathroom wearing a robe, drying his hair, and heard a bell-like sound at the door.

"I was just getting hungry, it's really fast."

Lu Liang was surprised, he walked to the entrance, opened the door.

In an instant, a shadow slipped into the room, accompanied by a rich yet not overpowering fragrance.

"You arrived so quickly? Do you live in this hotel?"

With a smile on his lips, Lu Liang leaned against the door frame, watching the shadow perform an alluring striptease with great interest.

She took off her beret, and her long, shiny black hair cascaded down like a waterfall.

She removed her loose, oversized coat, revealing a red body-hugging gown, the hem swaying slightly, a pair of Valentino pointed high heels studded with rivets occasionally visible.

Finally, she took off her mask, revealing a face with heavy makeup and red lips, exquisitely flawless, likely impossible to achieve even with plastic surgery.

"In the hotel next door." Fan Bingqing beamed brilliantly, linking her arm with Lu Liang's: "Mr. Lu, have you just finished your work?"

"Just got back from the office." Lu Liang nodded with a smile, his eyes full of admiration as he took in Fan Bingqing's attire.

The entertainment circle rarely has a unanimously recognized most beautiful woman,

just as literature cannot have a first place, nor martial arts a second.

But Fan Bingqing is an exception, an actress who embodies glamor and allure to her core.

So even though she's reached the age of 37, entering mature womanhood, Lu Liang is still willing to experience it.

"Mr. Lu, we've met before, or have you forgotten me so soon?"

Fan Bingqing playfully blinked, lightly flicked her hair, smiling flirtatiously and charmingly.

"We have met, but tonight, you look noticeably better than before." Lu Liang said with a smile.

Fan Bingqing grinned: "Because I previously saw no hope for a comeback and was a bit downhearted, but now things are different."

Knowing that once Lu Liang spoke, Joker had a high probability of being released in mainland theaters, she would fully return to the scene.

She decided then and there, as long as Lu Liang was willing, she would treat him like an Emperor, not only actively, but allowing him to do as he pleased without any consequence.

"Whether it can be imported in the end is still unsure." Lu Liang chuckled silently, hearing the implication in Fan Bingqing's words.

No matter his motives for helping, Fan Bingqing considers it Lu Liang's aid to her.

With a face full of sincerity, Fan Bingqing said: "Whether successful or not, it doesn't matter, I'm truly grateful for Mr. Lu's willingness to lend a hand."

"I see? Or are you just flattering me?" Lu Liang couldn't help but laugh, his expression slightly amused.

"No~~ it's my genuine feelings." Fan Bingqing snuggled up to Lu Liang's arm, coquettishly.

The heavy makeup and red lips of a dominant woman, at this moment, showing a demure and coquettish side, full of contrast and temptation.