After divorce, I can hear the voice of the future

Chapter 658 If you want to be a dog, you need to pay a blood oath.
"I was so excited when I came here last night, but now I'm sleeping like a log."

When the sun was high in the sky, Lu Liang woke up naturally to find his blanket gone and a lump of something indescribable lying next to him.

The blanket beside them was crumpled up and began to wriggle and deform upon hearing Lu Liang's words. Tian Xi poked her head out, her hair standing on end like a lion.

She looked at me with a resentful expression: "I was awake a long time ago, I was just pretending to be asleep. Don't you have a heart? How dare you say that to me?"

Lu Liang was speechless for a moment, then laughed and said, "Then I'll be going now. I'll leave the room key inside. If you want to go to the next room, feel free to go. You can pay by card for everything."

He looked out the window and saw Disney's iconic castle not far away, with Mickey and Minnie arm in arm welcoming visitors.

I've been to Shanghai Disneyland in Luliang before, but Hong Kong Disneyland is built by the sea and seems even more beautiful.

Bye-bye, be careful!

Hearing the door close, Tian Xi poked her head out from under the covers again, feeling incredibly sneaky, and tentatively called out, "Brother Liang? President Lu? Lu Liang?"

The room was empty, and no one responded for a long time. Suddenly, she jumped up excitedly and started snapping photos with her phone.

Last night at the J Hotel in the heart of Shanghai, and while on a private jet, she really wanted to take pictures, but she was too shy, afraid that Lu Liang would think she was unsophisticated.

Now that Lu Liang is out on business, this room is her domain.

"Haha~" Tian Xi smiled and started to let loose, composing a nine-grid photo and uploading it directly to Weibo.

Although the web series flopped, at least it gave her exposure, and her fan base successfully surpassed 30,000. Excluding the 20,000 who were bought, she already has a five-figure active fanbase, which needs to be managed well.

After all, other idols can take beautiful photos and get high-end endorsements, making their fans proud. From now on, she will also have fans.

Meanwhile, Lu Liang arrived in the Central district. Since it was still early, he first met with HSBC Vice President Li Junwei.

Two years ago, he cashed out his ofo shares, sold them to GSR Ventures, and came to Hong Kong for $1400 million in cash.

She entrusted HSBC to establish a family trust fund in Lu Ya's name and used it to purchase all of Tencent's shares.

The person in charge at the time was Li Junwei.

"Mr. Lu, when did you come to Hong Kong?" Li Junwei asked with a smile, his eyes full of admiration and amazement.

When the two first met, Lu Liang was just a newcomer. Only two years later, he has become a capital giant that makes Wall Street tremble.

"I just arrived last night." Lu Liang crossed his legs, sipped his coffee, and flipped through the details of the trust fund's returns.

The purchase price was HK$138, and the company holds a total of 76 Penguin shares, currently valued at HK$2.62 million.

In two years, it more than doubled.

Lu Liang signed the authorization to continue implementing the lock-up strategy, and then handed the contract to Li Junwei.

The amount of money wasn't much, and he was too lazy to take it back, so he just left it there.

Having a few backup plans is always a good thing, even if you never have to use them.

Moreover, Lu Liang sought out Li Junwei not for business, but for his character.

He asked, "Mr. Li, how is your time at HSBC? Have you ever thought about finding a more challenging job?"

Tianxing Quantitative is still missing a general manager. Lu Liang has dealt with Li Junwei a few times and has a good impression of him.

The 41-year-old HSBC vice president is highly capable and a native of Hong Kong, which can help Tianxing Quant integrate into the local community.

Li Junwei was taken aback, not expecting Lu Liang to suddenly extend an olive branch. He asked, "Mr. Lu, would you mind introducing yourself?"

HSBC has been on a downward spiral in recent years, and recently, it helped the US get involved in Meng Wanqiu's affair, which led to a boycott in mainland China.

He doesn't have a deep affection for HSBC. A wise bird chooses a good tree to perch on, and if Lu Liang offers a suitable position, he wouldn't mind switching jobs.

"How much do you know about what happened in the London gold market a few days ago?" Lu Liang asked.

Li Junwei replied, "I've been keeping an eye on it. Tianxing won a great victory, while Xiao Mo suffered a heavy blow."

The next two months are crucial for JPMorgan Chase. If it fails to take measures that satisfy investors before the Q3 earnings report, it may repeat the Lehman Brothers scenario of 08 if its performance turns sour.

Since investment banks rely on their reputation, a single action could result in the loss of an entire year's profits, inevitably causing investors and savers to worry about JPMorgan's risk management capabilities.

Once suspicion arises, the guilt is already established. If someone were to stir up trouble, create anxiety, or sow discord at that point, this financial empire, which has stood for over two centuries, might collapse.

For example, Barings Bank, founded in 1763, is one of the oldest banks in Britain and manages more than £27 billion in assets worldwide.

The world's richest woman, Elizabeth, trusted its financial management expertise and was once a long-term client.

Barings has achieved numerous astonishing results and holds a special place in the history of world securities, being hailed as "a dazzling and magnificent pyramid in the financial market".

The reason for the bankruptcy is both laughable and ironic, simply because of an ordinary 28-year-old trader.

On one occasion, he lost £6 due to an operational error. Fearing exposure, he activated the "error account" 88888 for the first time.

This account is a backup account used by the bank to account for potential brokerage errors during customer transactions. It had never been used before and was simply kept as a backup.

Later, when the Singapore branch manager learned of the matter, he not only failed to report it to the head office, but also thought it was a good way to balance the accounts.

As a result, the 'erroneous account' was used for a long time, causing the company's losses to increase over time.

Finally, one day, the branch account ran into a deficit, and depositors began to be unable to withdraw their money. This fire quickly spread to the Bahrain headquarters.

No bank can withstand a bank run, because customers' savings are used for lending or market investments.

A world-class bank with 232 years of history declared bankruptcy in just three days due to a run on its banks.

There's also the Neon Development Bank in 05, Northern Rock in 06, and Lehman Brothers in 08.

There's nothing new under the sun.

JPMorgan Chase has therefore activated its emergency preparedness alert, continuously selling financial assets to raise cash reserves in preparation for a potential bank run following the release of its Q3 financial report.

They were worried that Lu Liang would strike while the enemy was down and deliver a fatal blow at a crucial moment.

"They have a very thorough understanding of it."

Lu Liang smiled and didn't delve into the topic, instead saying, "Tianxing has partnered with Huanfang to establish Tianxing Quantitative Trading in Hong Kong, focusing on quantitative trading in the international market."

"Mr. Liang and I both have our own things to do and can't focus our energy on Hong Kong for long periods of time. We need a trustworthy professional manager."

"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Lu."

Li Junwei looked thoughtful. Although he was tempted, he didn't agree immediately. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Mr. Lu, could you give me two days to think about it?"

Lu Liang bowed slightly: "Hurry up, I won't be staying in Hong Kong for too long."

He came to Hong Kong not only to handle business but also to wait for someone.

Waiting for his close friend, Carmon Wilson.

Rumors circulated that Wilson was almost fired by management because of an investment mistake that day, but what happened afterward is unknown, and he still managed to stay in power.

However, Lu Liang was certain of one thing: he was having a very difficult time. The pressure of the Q3 report was enough to make him feel suffocated.

With only two and a half months left, it will be difficult to make up for the previous losses in the Dunlun Gold Market, but with Lu Liang's help, it might not be so difficult.

He used to want to take Lu Liang under his wing, but if Wilson comes looking for him, the tables will likely turn.

In this way, Muddy Waters, Gugen, Zadeh, and the forces behind them are no longer a threat.

To become a dog, you need to pay a blood oath.

Lu Liang also had a guess in his mind: the person who started the idea that drove Muddy Waters, Gugen, and Zadeh was JPMorgan Chase.

He orchestrated a self-inflicted injury; if he couldn't find a chance to pledge his loyalty, he'd create one himself.

After all, they fought to the death before, almost to the point of brain damage. Now, if they want to surrender, besides seeking benefits, they also need to offer Lu Liang a way out.

Sacrificing friendly forces is a good approach.

Seeing that it was almost time, Lu Liang ended his conversation with Li Junwei and headed to Cheung Kong Building.

(End of this chapter)