After Divorce, I Can Hear the Future

"Mr. Lu, you're asking for Huaren Real Estate, right?"

Before Lu Liang could respond, Xu Jiayin continued, "Hengtai wants New World Development."

"Mr. Xu, I wish us a pleasant cooperation." Lu Liang smiled, as if he had already guessed that Xu Jiayin would choose New World.

Although New Hongji and Hengji Real Estate have more business in the mainland, the Zheng family has Zhou Da Fu besides New World.

On the other hand, New Hongji and Hengji Real Estate are core industries of the Guo and Li families, and pushing too hard might drive them to desperation.

As for Huaren Real Estate, at such a critical time, Liu Cixin dared to go abroad to seek refuge, so it doesn't matter.

Since he's gone, might as well help cut off any lingering hopes.

"Mr. Lu, do you need to freshen up a bit first?"

Xu Jiayin smiled, inviting Lu Liang to the upstairs office for a detailed discussion.

He went to the shower, rinsed off briefly, and changed into his arrival clothes, which had been washed, dried, and ironed.

In less than ten minutes, Lu Liang left the bathroom, fiddling with his still slightly damp hair, and headed to the upstairs office.

Passing the tennis court, he saw the three women still playing.

Jingjing was holding her ground against two, not falling behind at all.

Her gaze was focused, hands gripping the racket tightly, knees slightly bent, calf muscles taut with lines as smooth as a supercar's body, her agile steps like an elf dancing on the court.

Old Xu raised his eyebrows, showing a knowing smile: "Mr. Lu, do you need Jingjing to accompany you tonight?"

"This girl is good, but maybe next time, I'll have to rush back to Xiangjiang later." Lu Liang shook his head with a smile.

Playing with Jingjing was indeed enjoyable.

Because she could play, and especially feed the ball well.

However, Lu Liang would be very busy for a long time in the future, and wouldn't have time for other things.

Anyway, she's here with Old Xu.

Since he said she's good, then she's his.

"Business is important, after all, there'll be plenty of opportunities in the future." The two chatted and laughed as they took the elevator to the upper floor.

The three women on the tennis court were always watching, and seeing them leave, they all stopped simultaneously.

At this time, Xu Jiayin's assistant walked over to Bai Dandan and whispered in her ear. She nodded slightly, smiling and said, "Jingjing, Mr. Lu praised you."

"Really?"

The young girl was delighted yet anxious, knowing Lu Liang was interested in her was a good thing, but it also meant she would have to entertain.

"What are you thinking about?"

Bai Dandan lightly tapped her head with a racket: "Mr. Lu and Mr. Xu went upstairs to discuss business."

"In the future, just focus on dancing, enjoy the benefits of a first-tier member, and wait for Mr. Lu's next visit."

The dance troupe has a grading system. Newly recruited members, after training, can become third-tier members enjoying corresponding benefits.

But the basic salary isn't high, just above ten thousand, with a thousand extra bonus for each performance.

Until they meet their benefactors, they can be promoted to second-tier members with a monthly salary of fifty thousand, and free accommodation in Hengtai's high-end talent apartments.

Plus, they don't need to participate in 'appointments,' just focus on dancing, with a performance bonus rising to five thousand for each show.

If their benefactors linger over them, they can become first-tier members with a monthly salary of two hundred thousand.

The company will also provide residential housing and luxury cars, transferring them to their names upon completion of a five-year term.

Given the current situation, Jingjing can only enjoy the benefits of a second-tier member, but the rules are dead, people are alive, after all, it's Lu Liang, worthy of exceptional promotion.

"Jingjing, truly happy for you." Another girl looked envious.

Even if Lu Liang doesn't come again, the benefits Jingjing enjoys will remain unchanged.

A game changed a life.

She suddenly understood what the trainer had said, don't feel ashamed, don't be embarrassed.

Because being chosen by the dance troupe was their good fortune, a touch of celestial energy spilled from the Heavenly Palace could bring ordinary people health, calamity mitigation, and longevity.

Meanwhile, in Xu Jiayin's office on the 42nd floor.

"Hengtai can only invest 22 billion?"

Lu Liang was stunned. Hengtai, which publicly claimed to have a cash reserve of over 180 billion in the second quarter, could only invest 22 billion.

He even suspected if Old Xu was fooling him, planning to reap without sowing, contributing little effort.

"Mr. Lu, you've worked in real estate before, you should know the sales peak is September and October, with over half of annual funds flowing back in the third and fourth quarters." Xu Jiayin looked a bit embarrassed.

If anyone else dared to speak to him like that, he would have slapped them long ago, after all, pulling out a 22 billion cash flow, how many other domestic real estate companies could do it?

Moreover, the cash flow announced in the quarterly report, actually includes some contract sales of the season.

This is an unspoken rule in the real estate industry, just that Hengtai's reported amount was a bit high.

"Mr. Xu, this is more than just a bit high." Lu Liang sighed helplessly, but also accepted this fact.

A Hengtai Group that could only come up with 22 billion, indicating the internal problems were more serious than he imagined.

"220 billion is definitely not enough, we might not even get through the battle for shares," Lu Liang said.

"I know that too, but isn't Mr. Lu still here?"

Xu Jiayin poured tea with a forced smile, flattering, "Who doesn't know that Mr. Lu is the cash king of Shanghai."

"Huaren Real Estate will have to delist and privatize in the future. Hengtai currently holds equity, and we can acquire it at a 20% premium."

Lu Liang appeared thoughtful, and after a moment said, "Based on a market value of 40 billion Hong Kong dollars, this transaction can bring Hengtai 4.92 billion Hong Kong dollars in cash."

"The price is reasonable, it's okay," Xu Jiayin nodded.

Lu Liang continued, "In this way, Hengtai will have 26.35 billion RMB in available funds."

"But it's still not enough," he thought for a moment and added, "New World Development's market value is 91.7 billion Hong Kong dollars. If a battle for shares erupts, the market value will skyrocket, reaching 200 billion is not impossible. Hengtai needs to prepare at least 50 billion in funds."

"That's the minimum," Xu Jiayin replied with a forced smile, acting like a counterpart in a comedy sketch, responding to each of Lu Liang's comments.

There's no other way, as he needed help from Lu.

Moreover, when Lu Liang heard they could only come up with 22 billion, he didn't immediately storm out, indicating he surely had a solution.

"Tianxing Private Equity Fund can help you leverage two times, with a daily interest rate calculated at 0.03%,"

As soon as he finished speaking, Old Xu's eyes lit up.

But before he could speak, Lu Liang added, "No margin required, but there are two conditions."

"Mr. Lu, please go on," Old Xu said with a bitter smile, knowing that there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

"Use 9.82% of New Hongji, 8.85% of New World, and 7.92% of Hengji Real Estate as collateral, and the funds must be under our supervision, solely for acquiring stocks of New World Development," Lu Liang said.

According to Wall Street's risk rating for enterprises, if rating Hengtai, it would at most receive a C grade, only one step away from a D grade, which signifies bankruptcy.

Hengtai is like a sieve, leaking everywhere.

So Lu Liang had to be cautious, to avoid being matched with incompetent partners, which could lead to sinking the ship.

Old Xu furrowed his brow, feeling humiliated. As the wealthiest person in East Country, he had never faced such humiliation.

In a fit of rage, he agreed, "Fine."

"Tomorrow we will first…"

The two talked until very late, past two o'clock in the morning.

Lu Liang declined Old Xu's invitation to stay overnight, and under the cover of night, took a car back to Xiangjiang.

The next morning, on TVB's "Financial Observation Room."

"Good morning, viewers. Were you tossing and turning all night, eagerly waiting for our show to air?"

"Hahaha~ It's quite ironic, yesterday we were talking about Black Monday, and now it's become Super Tuesday so quickly."

"All because of Lu Liang, this legendary man. I love him, just like my first love…"

At 8:30 AM, with 30 minutes left until pre-market trading starts in the Hong Kong stock market, the host was making jokes while introducing yesterday's market conditions.

Suddenly, his expression changed drastically, stunned in place. It took him a while to process the latest news from his earpiece.

The host's face turned red, overwhelmed with excitement, "Those who bought shares at yesterday's closing, you are going to be rich."

"Do you know what news I just heard?

Hengtai Group has authorized Tianxing Private Equity to manage the equity of four groups: New World Development, Huaren Real Estate, New Hongji, Hengji Real Estate."

"Tianxing, Xingheng, it's hard to tell them apart, but what you need to know is that both institutions are actually controlled by Lu Liang."

"He really wants to take on all four families at once, we are about to witness history."

"Are you excited? Because I sure am."

"Mr. Lu, how can you be so audacious?"

As the news spread, all of Hong Kong was in an uproar, everyone thought they were hearing fake news.

Even the authoritative professional media, when they received the news at first, thought it was fake news.

Super Tuesday was just a term they habitually used for exaggeration, but they didn't expect it to truly arrive.

Hengtai Group holds 10.25% of Huaren Real Estate's equity, 9.82% of New Hongji, 8.85% of New World, and 7.92% of Hengji Real Estate. But all these equities are now authorized for management by Tianxing Private Equity.

So with yesterday's purchases by Xingheng of 5.38% in Huaren Real Estate, 5.98% in New Hongji, 5.4% in New World, and 5.85% in Hengji Real Estate.

Up until now, Lu Liang has indirectly held equity in the four groups: 15.63% of Huaren Real Estate, 15.8% of New Hongji, 14.25% of New World, and 13.77% of Hengji Real Estate.

Within just one day and night, Lu Liang forcefully became one of the top three or top five shareholders of the four groups.

He wasn't joking; he truly intends to swallow up all four, skin, bones, and even hair.

"Liangzi has changed, making me feel unfamiliar."

"Becoming a top five shareholder is one thing, but with all real estate companies in Xiangjiang? Is another property boom on its way?"

"Location: Magic City Minxing, selling a girl's self-used luxury apartment, first-hand, at only 28,200 per square meter!!"

Lu Liang's maneuvers shocked not only Hong Kong natives but mainlanders as well.

Such a massive move, all aimed at acquisitions, is it still the Lu Liang they believed was uninterested in real estate?