After divorce, I can hear the voice of the future

Chapter 664 Two Costs
"Lu, you know our feelings, there's no need to go into so much detail."

Wilson's face was full of resentment, like an ugly daughter-in-law who was bullied by her father-in-law and beaten by her mother-in-law when her husband was not at home.

Lu Liang was speechless, and asked curiously, "So, this really was a self-directed and self-acted drama by you?"

"Actually, it wasn't really self-directed or self-acted; it was more like going with the flow."

Having said all that, Wilson had nothing to hide. After carefully choosing his words, he decided to tell Lu Liang the whole story.

Everyone complains sometimes. Just like when he was in a bad mood and had a few drinks, he would curse at Trump and yell that he would find someone to kill him. The idea of ​​physically dealing with Lu Liang was born in a similar context.

However, Jonathan of Muddy Waters Fund was not entirely innocent either, as he was the one who made the statement.

As a Wall Street firm specializing in shorting Chinese concept stocks, they have had a tough time since Lu Liang emerged.

Although Lu Liang is not very active in the US stock market, his name is still widely known in the market.

Perhaps out of fear of inadvertently harming Lu Liang, who might use this as an excuse to launch a counterattack, the number of times Chinese companies listed in the US have been targeted by short sellers has decreased dramatically in recent years.

Shorting Chinese concept stocks is Muddy Waters' main way of making profits, but in recent years they have done so less frequently and made less profit, so less money ended up in the pocket of fund manager Jonathan.

Just then, Lu Liang began to dominate the Dunlun Gold Market again, and Jonathan, envious, started spouting nonsense after a few drinks.

It was originally a very small matter, but he had bad luck with the people he spoke to. Brennan of the Guggenheim Foundation had worked under Wilson for a period of time, so he told him about it.

“Lu, we haven’t been in touch for a long time, and I’m worried that our relationship might become distant, so I’m going to take this opportunity to rekindle it.”

Wilson smiled obsequiously and chuckled, intending to get away with it like that.

However, Lu Liang wasn't buying it and sneered, "There's no harm in trying, right? If it works out, it'll be a huge profit."

"I'm innocent! I swear in the name of a devout believer in God, I never had any intention of harming you."

Wilson suddenly became agitated. His love for Lu Liang had never changed; at most, he just wanted to bankrupt him and ruin his reputation.

If that opportunity really comes, he will definitely lend a helping hand. As long as Lu Liang is willing to let him bend over a little, everything will be fine.

Wilson's supposedly affectionate gaze disgusted Lu Liang. He leaned back slightly, trying to keep as much distance as possible from Wilson.

However, I've temporarily come to believe this claim.

After all, over the years, aside from this time when things really got heated, Wilson had helped him quite a few times.

At this moment, Tian Xi, with a bright smile, skipped over to their side and nodded to Wilson.

Then she sat obediently next to Lu Liang and handed him a card like a treasure: "There is more than 1400 million in it."

"Is this all left?"

Lu Liang looked displeased and suddenly said with a stern face, "Go on shopping, and don't come back if you don't spend it all."

"Ah~~" Tian Xi stood there stunned, thinking she was hallucinating. She had been expecting Lu Liang to praise her for being sensible and good at managing a household.

Wilson had somehow learned Chinese, and not only could he understand their conversation, but he also said in broken Mandarin, "Miss, Mr. Lu means that we still have some things to discuss, so please move over a bit more."

"Is that so?"

Tian Xi tilted her head, looking puzzled.

"Your Chinese is pretty good now."

A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Liang's eyes, and he laughed, "Pretty much. To maintain the image of a rich girl, I can't just wear the same few outfits over and over again. I'll go buy some more."

"Hmph, why can't you just say you're nice to me? I'll gladly accept it. Let me know when you've reached an agreement."

Tian Xi gave Lu Liang a charming glare, having shed her girlish naiveté and acquired a woman's allure. She then excitedly went to the shop next door to spend money.

"A girl full of youthful energy is always lovable." Wilson remarked as he watched her departing figure.

Although he likes handsome boys, that doesn't stop him from liking handsome girls as well.

Although a girl in her early teens is tender and delicate, she is not very lively.

It seems I'll have to try dating a young woman from East Asia sometime in the future.

"Just look at it and see if it's good enough," Lu Liang snorted, interrupting his wild thoughts.

Although he has so many lovers that he can't take care of them all, he can give up his things, but others shouldn't covet them, and preferably shouldn't even have the thought of them.

Wilson quickly replied with a smile, "Friend's wife, you're welcome. My Chinese teacher taught me in the very first lesson."

Lu Liang was speechless. He glanced at him, too lazy to correct himself, saying it was not about being rude but about not being able to bully others.

After taking a sip of tea and clearing his throat, he said, "Let's just let these matters go. Tell me, why did you come to me this time?"

Seeing that they were finally getting to the point, Wilson suppressed his smile, sat up straight, and said seriously, "Lu, there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. We can actually sit down and have a good talk."

Seemingly feeling inadequate, he added, "This isn't just my idea, it's Jamie's idea too, and it's also Little Mo's idea." Lu Liang scoffed, "You were the ones who initiated the conflict back then, and now you're the ones trying to make peace. If I agree too readily, wouldn't it make me seem like I'm particularly easy to talk to?"

He didn't hide his stance, being willing to meet with Wilson, indicating that there was room for maneuver, provided JPMorgan Chase offered a price that satisfied him.

Wilson sighed, having anticipated this situation and prepared accordingly: "GM Tianxing, with JPMorgan's $1 billion investment for a 5% stake, will ensure worry-free sales in the European and American markets in the future."

More than a year ago, Tianxing partnered with GM, claiming it would invest $5 billion in Detroit, but according to their investigation, it has only invested $50 million so far.

It is estimated that Lu Liang is worried that, given his current relationship with various institutions on Wall Street, the money he has invested will be wasted, which is why he has temporarily suspended the investment.

With their investment, the upcoming IPO of General Tianxing Tianshu will be well-supported, and there will be no need to worry in the future.

They will also help open up sales channels in various countries, striving to get Tian Shu into the global market by the end of the year.

Moreover, this deal...

Lu Liang will also receive very high returns.

The fact that they spent a billion dollars to acquire only 5% of the equity indicates that General Star's valuation reached an astonishing 200 billion dollars.

Lu Liang holds 49% of the shares, which, even after dilution, would still leave him with 44.34% equity, worth $88.69 billion at that time.

Lu Liang chuckled, then suddenly said coldly, "This is quite a clever plan. Is GM useless? Does it need Motorola to pave the way for sales?"

Wilson said, "Flannery is indeed the best manager in GM's history, but he won't necessarily go against Wall Street institutions for SkyStar Motors."

He then earnestly advised, "Xiao Mo's involvement is not only a timely help, but also an added bonus, a win-win cooperation."

Lu Liang pondered for a moment, then asked, "That's the first condition. Now tell me the second one, and I'll listen."

Wilson's mouth gaped slightly, his blank expression perfectly conveying his surprise: "What second condition?"

I won't say it a second time.

Lu Liang squinted, wishing he could kick him.

That bastard always pretends to be stupid.

If he wasn't absolutely certain he could convince him, Lu Liang wouldn't believe he would go to such lengths and go to such lengths to meet him.

JPMorgan's investment in General Electric Star, which helped open up sales channels in Western countries, was a good offer, but it was far from enough to completely convince Lu Liang.

Unsurprisingly, Wilson was both hiding and gambling.

If we assume Lu Liang is easy to please, then we won't have to make any demands that would hurt them.

The two looked at each other in silence for a long time.

Wilson felt helpless and called over his assistant at the door, who took a contract out of his bag.

He said, "Although you held Tesla stock, you also sold it. But I think you are still optimistic about Tesla's future, or you are afraid that Tesla will grow. This is our greatest sincerity, and we hope you can accept it."

This is a ten-year equity transfer agreement worth $150 billion, under which JPMorgan intends to transfer its entire 15.55% stake in Tesla to Lu Liang.

If Lu Liang cannot come up with so much cash at once, they can transfer the equity in advance and then pay it off in three to five years.

The shares held by JPMorgan are different from the B shares that Lu Liang bought on the secondary market. They are Tesla's original A shares and have voting rights on the board of directors.

If Lu Liang ever decides to acquire Tesla, these original shares will deliver a fatal blow to Musk.

When Jamie suggested how to get Lu Liang to provide assistance, Wilson thought of using Tesla's equity as a price.

That's why he asked what to do if it would harm the group's long-term strategic projects.

Jamie's reply was cryptic.

But Wilson realized that if accountability were to be pursued later, he would be the one to take the blame.

But he doesn't care.

If the Q3 crisis cannot be resolved, there will be no more Carmon Wilson at JPMorgan Chase.

He has no future.
Will they still care about the future of the group?

Therefore, they decisively offered Tesla shares as compensation.

Jamie agreed.

After all, if this matter isn't handled properly, his position as chairman will be in jeopardy.

Both of them chose to deal with the future later, as getting through the current crisis was the most important thing.

(End of this chapter)