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

On the afternoon of New Year's Eve, Lu Liang arrived at the village committee, accompanied by Fang Shiyu carrying two boxes of cash.

The village chief announced through the loudspeaker that anyone from the village over the age of 60 could receive a 2800 New Year's red envelope.

The village has more than 2,000 people, with only 382 elderly eligible, totaling just over a million.

Last year, he spent the Spring Festival in Tokyo, not being home was fine, but since he's back this year, he definitely wants to make it lively.

Subsequently, Lu Liang donated another three million, planning to set off fireworks for three nights in a row on New Year's Eve and the first and second nights of the new year.

This action made people from nearby villages, and even those in the counties and cities, know the name of Luhe Village.

After all, they had only heard that Lu Liang was from their hometown, but few paid attention to the exact location.

Now they all know,

Lu Liang was born in Luhe Village.

On New Year's Eve, tourists from all directions flocked to Luhe Village to watch the fireworks show.

This year's weather is relatively warm, with only 7 degrees in the evening; sorry for not contributing to the Spring Festival Gala's viewership.

The Lu family stood on the balcony, set up a small table with some tea, snacks, and fruits, quietly waiting for midnight.

"It's really lively tonight."

Lu Liang smiled broadly, leaning against the railing, looking at the brightly lit, busy streets below, along with many street vendors selling grilled skewers, fruits, hand-pulled pancakes, and tofu.

Even standing on a building over a dozen meters high, he could hear the bustling sounds below.

The village hadn't been this lively in a long time.

"The local Douyin rankings are in the top three, how could it not be lively?"

Lu Ya, her husband Luo Haitong, and their two children also came over.

They were supposed to spend New Year's Eve with her in-laws, but since her husband has two brothers, he wasn't obliged to stay.

Besides, it was probably Lu Ya's intention.

They have opportunities to honor their parents throughout the year, but to be close to Lu Liang, there are only one or two chances a year.

Although Luo Haitong is Lu Liang's brother-in-law, Lu Ya knows that Lu Liang values the two nephews more in his heart.

So the once or twice yearly opportunity to meet is especially important, even if it's just to say a few words.

"This is your little sister, her name is Lu Siqing."

Su Wanyu was full of warmth, acting like a big friend, with two little friends gathered around the baby carriage.

The little one was sleeping, with a pacifier in her mouth; otherwise, she loved sleeping with her fingers in her mouth.

She's still young, and her airway hasn't fully developed; as she grows, she can use a nasal breathing patch.

Gradually getting used to it, ensuring she doesn't mouth-breathe while sleeping, preventing excessive jaw growth that could lead to facial deformation.

From the start of her pregnancy, Su Wanyu has been learning this type of knowledge, wanting her baby to be beautiful from childhood to adulthood.

"Her hands are so tiny." Erbao said, eyes gleaming with expectation: "Aunt, can I hold her?"

Su Wanyu laughed, "Sure, but you have to wait until she wakes up. If she's woken up without enough sleep, she'll cry."

"Sister, please wake up soon." The two kids peered into the stroller, hoping she would wake up soon.

Nearby, the Lu siblings were chatting, and Lu Ya asked curiously, "You seem a bit different this year."

The year before, Lu Liang was very low-key when he came home, although he donated to the elderly recreation center and repaired the roads, it was all done through Lu.

Unlike this year, directly giving out money, also donated three million for fireworks, a bit ceremonious and a bit ostentatious.

"Made money, so I have to spend it well." Lu Liang chuckled, indeed Lu Ya understands him the best.

He also donated 20 million, planning to build a small landmark plaza, giving people from nearby villages a place to relax in the summer.

Wherever there are people, there's business. Where there's business, there are government departments, which improves local security.

Their hometown is too remote, lacking an airport and with the nearest high-speed rail station in a neighboring city, only a dilapidated old train station remains.

Qiangzi is willing to invest so much in Suqian because it's the Thirteen Grand Protectors and located in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau area.

Their hometown lacks everything; local leaders change every two to three years, with none ending well, making for a very poor business environment.

Lu Liang won't force business ventures here, just build a small landmark to make villagers' lives better.

It's said that with scarcity, one focuses on oneself; with wealth, one can help the world.

He may have temporarily moved from focusing on himself, but he's not at the moral level of helping the world.

He can only help the small village that raised him, caring a bit for those he once played with, those he called uncles.

Within a year, this place will become a new internet-famous spot, allowing villagers to do small business at home.

"You've done quite enough." Lu Ya remarked, glancing at Lu, who was busy messaging his old buddies with no signs of wanting to retreat into solitude.

"As long as everyone is happy, I am happy."

Lu Liang smiled, the family was harmonious, and the investment of tens of millions was entirely worth it, even if it were billions.

As the midnight bell rang, a firework shot into the sky, exploding into magnificent flowers.

It lit up the night like daylight, shining on everyone's faces, full of hope for the new year.

A baby's cry suddenly ceased.

The little one looked at the full sky of flowers, reaching out to touch them. Lu Liang held her close to his chest: "Have you seen it before?"

"She shouldn't have, right?" Su Wanyu asked, puzzled. Lu Liang laughed and said, "Doesn't that night in Edinburgh count?"

Su Wanyu playfully glared, quietly leaning against Lu Liang, enjoying the firework show.

The fireworks lasted three nights, and early on the fourth day, Lu Liang left home, returning to Modu.

Upon arriving in Modu, he received several messages immediately.

DiDi has started its IPO process, Liu Qing has joined Lotus, and Lenovo, jointly with Geely, acquired Lotus, boldly claiming to create a domestic high-end luxury electric car brand.

DiDi's IPO audit had long been approved, so starting the IPO was just a matter of time and expected.

The key is Lenovo's joint acquisition of Lotus with Geely; Lenovo holds 51% of shares, with Liu Qing's addition marking the first major move of the year.

This was just the fourth day of the new year, with the A-shares yet to open. Otherwise, the new energy sector would certainly be entirely green.

Just like Tesla, which surged by 7.5% overnight, breaking through a market value of 200 billion US Dollars.

Moreover, Lenovo's participation signifies that the new energy development trend is unstoppable, and many domestic electric car brands will likely emerge this year.

It also signifies that the Liu family's glory is no more, just like when the family prospers, they encourage their children to expand branches outside.

If the family faces difficulties, they will call back the children from outside to weather the storm together, and regain their glory.

Liu Qing joined not as a professional manager, but as a representative of Lenovo, becoming the CEO of Huaxia Lotus.

With Lenovo's software, Geely's hardware, and the backing of a top racing brand, the industry is exclaiming that the wolf has arrived.

Whether others can sleep or not, Lu Liang doesn't know, but Li Bing and Li Xiang certainly can't sleep, especially Li Bing.

He called, very eager to start the IPO, worried not only because the Liu family entered the field but also because he saw the Tianxing's logo and stores.

An irregular four-pointed star logo, and it's fucking opened across from the NIO experience center.

Clearly, they want to go head-to-head with NIO.

And this isn't just Liping service; it seems like they want to cover the whole country in one go.

They're incredibly bold and lavish.

Although Geely + Lotus + Lenovo started strong, they are nonetheless just starting their cooperation, needing a run-in and development period.

But Tianxing Automobile has been dormant for more than two years.

The public has almost forgotten about them.

Now, they're slowly baring their fangs.

Even with their first sports car launch, Li Bing had a ridiculous thought, could it be? Maybe? Perhaps? It could be?

"Is that the case? I'm leaving that to Zhuo Yifan, I haven't really managed much in the usual way."

"Zhuo Yifan? Is it that young guy?"

Lu Liang smiled and nodded, while Li Bing smiled wryly: "Mr. Lu, is it that young guy?"

Lu Liang smiled and nodded, Li Bing gave a wry smile: "Mr. Lu, you see, if they're mad, that means Zhuo Yifan did it right."