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

In the evening, Lu Liang received a call from Li Zhikai.

Upon learning the intent, Lu Liang hesitated for a moment and said, "Thank Mr. Liu for me, but I really can't spare the time."

"Won't you reconsider? I heard that Mr. Xu from Hengtai will also come over from the mainland for a gathering later." Li Zhikai persuaded.

"No, I'll be leaving soon." Lu Liang firmly replied; he was never interested in these gatherings and meetings.

Initially accepting Old Xu's invitation to visit Hengtai Center was purely to see what they were up to.

After finding out, he naturally lost interest.

After all, without going, Lu Liang knew what they were thinking: collaborating to speculate stocks and real estate; it's just these two tricks back and forth.

These old folks' ideas are too outdated.

Not to mention, compared to Western financial groups, they're like playing house; even older figures like Superman Li, or the new king from the mainland, Old Ma, play more freely than they do.

Pretending with them is a pure waste of time. It's better to return to Modu and play blocks with his daughter.

After all, with the strength Lu Liang possesses now, he does not need to depend on any forces.

The so-called Big D society should best behave in the future; if not, they'll be wiped out completely, saving trouble from the rear.

Li Zhikai smiled bitterly, spoke no further, and eventually swallowed his words: "Safe travels."

Just after ending the call with Lu Liang, Zheng Qilong immediately asked, "Second Young Master, what did Mr. Lu say?"

The old generation, Liu Junxiong, Yang Shoucheng, and others also turned their eyes towards him. Li Zhikai shook his head: "Lu Liang refused."

He didn't dare to repeat Lu Liang's original words because, frankly, Lu Liang felt playing with them was beneath him.

Zheng Qilong was furious: "This mainland boy, with just a bit of money, actually considers himself important."

Li Zhikai frowned: "You can't say that. Lu Liang has been quite busy lately. He just came back from a trip abroad and needs to return to Modu first."

Liu Junxiong was about to speak when his assistant knocked and entered with a phone: "Mr. Liu, Director Chen from Financial Management is looking for you."

"Pardon me, everyone, I'll excuse myself first."

Liu Junxiong frowned and then moved to the side, suddenly adopting a flattering expression.

Shortly after ending the call, his face turned grim: "Lu Liang is interested in Zhixiang Building, and Chen Jiebin is acting as his spokesman."

Everyone present was a shareholder of Huaren Real Estate, so even if he doesn't mention it now, a shareholder meeting would be called in a few days to discuss this matter.

"Zhixiang Building? What's Chen Jiebin's offer?"

Yang Shoucheng furrowed his brows because, judging by Liu Cixin's expression, the price wouldn't be high.

"7.2 billion Hong Kong Dollars!"

Liu Junxiong said sternly: "Chen Jiebin expressed hope that we would welcome new friends, just as a favor to him."

7.2 billion is the market price, without discounts, but with the current thriving Xiangjiang real estate market and the buyer being Lu Liang, the final sale price definitely couldn't be 7.2 billion.

"Lu Liang doesn't give us face, why should we give him face?" Zheng Qilong said coldly.

"That face isn't for Lu Liang but for Chen Jiebin." Yang Shoucheng pointedly remarked.

"We can't not give Chen Jiebin face." Liu Junxiong sighed bitterly.

Over the years, they've done plenty of shady deals; offending Chen Jiebin would leave them in dire trouble.

"You all make your decisions, I have no opinion, later I have other matters so I'll leave first." A flash of disappointment passed through Li Zhikai's eyes as he found an excuse to slip away.

Previously, Superman Li always told him not to mingle with Big D society people, as mixing for too long would lead to undeserved reputations.

At the time, he thought nothing of it, believing making friends would always be beneficial, but now it seems, indeed, the elders have experience.

Because Lu Liang didn't give face, they were powerless. Instead, they entrusted Chen Jiebin to help with the offer, not daring to sound rebellious; the gap between the two parties was too great.

"Zhikai probably won't come to play cards anymore, right?" Yang Shoucheng squinted his eyes, watching his departing back.

Liu Junxiong remained silent, suddenly looking at Zheng Qilong: "Next month I will go to Switzerland for a kidney transplant and need a good period of recuperation. This place will be left to you all afterward."

He leaned on a cane, saying before leaving: "Lu Liang wants to buy Zhixiang Building, priced at 7.2 billion Hong Kong Dollars, I agreed."

A fierce dragon crossing the river plans to take root in Xiangjiang, coupled with full support from Financial Management's top figure, leaves no room for resistance.

Perhaps they're also getting old, no longer possessing the ambition and courage to rival the heavens; now they only wish to spend their twilight years peacefully.

"I agree too." Yang Shoucheng chuckled, placing his hands behind him: "The older you get, the easier you get sleepy as night falls."

He patted Zheng Qilong's shoulder: "Qilong, when Xiao Xu comes later, just tell him."

"Just Lu Liang alone scares you like this?"

Zheng Qilong gritted his teeth, questioning coldly.

He was the first great-grandson of the Zheng Family's third generation, the Big D society should have been handed to him, but Lu Liang didn't even show up, and they collapsed on their own?

"What do you mean just Lu Liang?"

Yang Shoucheng laughed ironically, sighing: "Better ask your father."

If Zheng Qilong doesn't change this view, the Zheng Family won't go far.

Because what Lu Liang represents isn't just himself but a burgeoning international capital consortium.

From what he knows, Tianxing Quantitative is just the vanguard, and industries under Tianxing Finance will gradually migrate to Xiangjiang.

Xiangjiang market, though large, has a total of 9,820 stocks, double the A-share market, yet small enough to not accommodate two forces.

Tonight's invitation to Lu Liang was their goodwill, hoping to co-govern the market with Lu Liang in the future.

But Lu Liang refused, and furthermore, Chen Jiebin called to state his stance.

Previously, battling in international markets, Lu Liang could beat Wall Street institutions, and penetrated their stronghold. Now Xiangjiang's his home ground.

Both he and Liu Cixin have hit their sixties and seventies, knowing well that self-awareness is key.

With Lu Liang in Xiangjiang, there's no need for the Big D society. This is also the message Chen Jiebin wanted to convey.

With Li, Liu, and Yang's departure, the initially lively gathering turned gloomy, many hardly dared to breathe, watching Zheng Qilong's shifting expression.

At this moment, Boss Xu from Hengtai also called, laughing: "Qilong, sorry, an urgent matter came up at the company and I can't make it. Please extend my regards to everyone and I'll definitely visit to apologize next time."

"Mr. Xu, attend to your matters first."

Zheng Qilong restrained his anger, unsurprisingly, Boss Xu also received news of Li, Liu, and Yang leaving, hence he changed his mind not to come.

"Wrapping up now is also a good thing."

A balding middle-aged man came over and spoke. Zheng Qilong was surprised: "Dad, when did you arrive?"

"Old Yang asked me to come over and take a look."

Zheng Jiachun, having learned the ins and outs, patted his son's shoulder comfortingly: "Though a strong dragon doesn't overpower a local snake, this one's not just a dragon over the river, but becomes a local snake."

It's no fault; though humiliating.

But given it's Lu Liang, rather than fight to the end with heavy losses and still lose, it's better to give up prematurely.

"No flower blooms for a hundred days, life is long." Zheng Jiachun chuckled, not viewing this as a bad event.

The Big D society is so renowned, even filmed into movies shown on the big screen.

Though seemingly disbanded, the connections remain intact, and as long as the timing is right, they can regroup later.