After divorce, I can hear the voice of the future

Chapter 718 Don't Trust Him Too Much

Lu Liang looked up at Chen Jiebin, pondered for a long time, as if considering whether Chen Jiebin was trustworthy.

Chen Jiebin looked directly at Lu Liang with a clear conscience. His guess was correct: shorting Hong Kong stocks was just a means, not an end.

The two looked at each other in silence. Lu Liang raised his cup to drink tea, breaking the increasingly heavy atmosphere. He smiled and said softly, "If you want to short HSBC, you have to short Hong Kong stocks first."

There are many pillars that can stabilize the A-share market, such as CITIC Securities, the Big Four banks, and even Kweichow Moutai.

However, the stabilizing force of the Hong Kong stock market, while seemingly the stock king Tencent, is actually HSBC.

Although Lu Liang believed his influence was decent, it still didn't meet the criteria for groundlessly shorting HSBC.

He not only wants to short HSBC, but also wants to invest in it. Once his thoughts become known, it is very likely that, like when he invested in Tesla, HSBC's share price will soar, and it will also send a signal to the outside world that he is optimistic about HSBC.

That would have the opposite effect, because Lu Liang's investment in HSBC does not mean that he is optimistic about HSBC's future development.

HSBC is a super conglomerate that has been developing in the Hong Kong market for over a century.

Even if Hong Kong were to return to the embrace of the motherland, Bank of China would still have no choice but to join forces with Standard Chartered Bank to form a three-way alliance.

Even with the backing of the motherland, Bank of China couldn't do anything to HSBC, let alone Lu Liang, so the only option was to break through from within.

Even if it's just causing trouble for HSBC, it can buy enough time for Tianxing Financial's development.

Chen Jiebin's expression was solemn, and the anger hidden deep in his eyes gradually subsided.

He stared at Lu Liang and sighed softly, "You should have seen the current public opinion, right? We can't drag this out for too long."

Lu Liang didn't tell him the truth; to be precise, he didn't tell him the whole story, leaving some room for interpretation.

Chen Jiebin is a public official and is used to analyzing issues from a political perspective. Lu Liang's actions are probably not only aimed at shorting and acquiring shares in HSBC, but also at tarnishing his own reputation.

"Follow Ryoko, and you'll have everything!"

Those who followed Lu Liang in going long on Tesla and shorting the British pound, believing his words that Ningde would reach a trillion-dollar market value in the future, are all rich now.

Although Lu Liang realized in time that this was not good, he has basically stopped revealing his investment intentions in the past two years.

But the first impression he left on the Chinese people is still that he only cheated foreigners, not Chinese people.

If things continue like this, it will definitely not be a good thing in the long run. Not only will Lu Liang's moral burden become heavier and heavier, but market regulators will also become wary and hesitant to act against him.

Chen Jiebin didn't know what others thought.

But when he learned that Tianxing Quant's establishment in Hong Kong had ended the Hong Kong stock market's correction of more than half a year and led to breakthroughs of 24000 and 25000 points, he felt a sense of apprehension in addition to his joy.

An uncrowned king who wields unparalleled influence in the market and enjoys popular support.

Will the future force regulators to become ineffective?

Perhaps to reassure them, Lu Liang used this short-selling of Hong Kong stocks to signal his intentions to the market.

He is essentially a profit-driven businessman who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, even at the cost of defrauding millions of investors. It's best not to trust him too much in the future.

"I know we can't drag this out for too long, but shouldn't you at least tell me the truth?" Lu Liang said with a smile.

Chen Jiebin remained silent for a long time before saying, "The mainland is developing too fast, and the situation is becoming increasingly chaotic. Fifty years is too long."

Some things are better left unsaid, and he believed that Lu Liang, with his political acumen, could understand and comprehend them.

Lu Liang pondered for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "Twenty-nine years is indeed too long."

Fifty years is a promise.

He never imagined that the mainland would develop so quickly, with its military, economy, culture, and technology advancing in tandem. In contrast, the former planetary hegemon, after being forced to retreat in the south, began to show various ailments of its last dynasty.

As things rise and fall, times change, and it's time to pull out those thorns stuck in our feet.

Having gotten the answer he wanted, Lu Liang lost interest in afternoon tea and said with a smile, "I've asked Li Zhekai to organize a gathering tonight, inviting some local friends for a small get-together. Director Chen, would you be interested in joining in the fun?"

"Don't worry about me, just handle it yourself." Chen Jiebin smiled, clearly understanding Lu Liang's intention.

The powerful dragon crossing the river should also suppress these local bullies; his troubles should decrease significantly in the future.

In the evening, Lu Liang left Happy Valley and returned to his hotel in the city to rest before heading to Victoria Peak.

Li Zhe-kai attached great importance to this gathering and held it at Li Ka-shing's mansion.

Located at 79 Deep Water Bay Road, Victoria Peak, the property is situated on a hillside surrounded by lush greenery and boasts a tranquil environment.

The building is three stories high and covers an area of ​​over 600 square meters, with more than 50 service and security personnel alone.

Since the event was initiated in Lu Liang's name, he had to give face to the local elders, so he didn't presume and came to Taipingshan Villa in advance to meet with Li Zhe Kai.

The two sat on the balcony, overlooking the city's night view. Lu Liang looked into the distance and exclaimed, "The environment here is really nice."

Ever since he was invited by Lao Xu to Hengtai Center, he has known that the older generation of wealthy people actually know how to enjoy life.

The best scenic spot in Hong Kong is Victoria Peak, with the widest view and the best location is halfway up the mountain.

"You like it? Would you like me to inquire if there are any houses for sale nearby?" Li Zhekai brought over two cups of tea.

Victoria Peak is not large, only a little over 500 meters high. Suitable locations for building houses with beautiful scenery are extremely rare, and they are often in high demand but not readily available.

But if Lu Liang is thinking about buying a house, there should be someone willing to reluctantly part with their possession, just like Little Ma back then. "Let's talk about it later. It's more convenient to live in the city center for now."

As Lu Liang sipped his tea, he suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Brother Li, are you still busy with work?"

Old Li is no longer in Hong Kong; his business focus is now in the UK, and his eldest son is mainly in charge of his local businesses.

“He has a meeting to chair, he should be back soon.” Li Zhekai frowned slightly, sensing that Lu Liang’s change in tone was somewhat abrupt. He tentatively asked, “Is there something you need from my older brother?”

"It's not a big deal."

Lu Liang smiled calmly and said, "It's just that Director Chen told me that Brother Li has been working a lot lately and asked me to take some time to check on him."

Li Zhekai sensed the dissatisfaction in Lu Liang's words, but he really didn't know what his older brother had been doing behind his back lately.

After much deliberation, he had no choice but to humbly ask for advice: "Lu Liang, we've known each other for several years. If there's a problem, you can speak frankly and we can sit down and solve it together. If it's my elder brother who has a problem, I will definitely not be biased."

The fact that Lu Liang was willing to talk to him about this alone shows that there is still room for maneuver, and it's not something that can't be resolved with just words.

Lu Liang smiled and said frankly, "Brother Li has been getting a bit too close to the young master of the Zheng family and President Yang of Emperor Group lately."

Li Zhekai's face darkened, and he immediately said, "Mr. Lu, please rest assured, I will definitely give you an explanation."

Just then, a hearty laugh rang out, and Li Zheju strode over: "Excuse me, Mr. Lu, there's an urgent matter at the company that needs to be dealt with. Sometimes I really don't know why I spend so much money to invite my subordinates over."

"Brother Li, it's been a long time. How have you been?" Lu Liang greeted him with a smile.

Old Li's genes are very strong; the Li brothers look almost seven-tenths alike and both wear glasses.

One has a buzz cut and a round face, the other has short hair and a long face; without these differences, they would look like they were made from the same mold.

"Thanks to Mr. Lu, everything is fine."

Li Zheju didn't notice his younger brother's unpleasant expression and chatted cheerfully about today's market conditions.

He exclaimed in amazement, "Mr. Lu's scale is beyond our reach; the market rally on Monday will likely be unstoppable."

As the head of CK Asset Holdings and Li Ka-shing's successor, his information channels are far more sensitive and accurate than those of ordinary people.

Today, the Hang Seng Index fluctuated by as much as 2250 points, which was due to both selling by Tianxing Private Equity and short selling by Tianxing Quantitative.

According to his estimation, Lu Liang earned at least the equivalent of a multi-story building in a single day.

It has to be said that people in finance make money quickly, no wonder Lu Liang changed his mind at the last minute and paid in full.

"Brother Li, you flatter me," Lu Liang said.

Li Zhe Kai forced a smile and asked softly, "Mr. Lu, how about I have Jia Wen show you around while I talk to my brother first?"

Although he is 52 years old this year and has five children, it doesn't stop him from having a girlfriend who was a Miss Hong Kong in 93.

“Zhe Kai…” Li Zheju was completely confused, but when he met his younger brother’s eyes, he swallowed the words back.

Although he was the eldest brother, his younger brother had his own ideas since childhood. Although Old Li outwardly suppressed and disciplined him, he often praised his younger brother in private and encouraged him to learn more from him.

This resulted in the three members of the Li family—father and sons—having the lowest status among the eldest son.

"Since you two brothers have something to say, I won't disturb you any longer."

Lu Liang smiled and nodded, then strolled around the mansion with Li Zhe Kai's girlfriend, taking a look at the preparations they had made for tonight's party.

"Mr. Lu, I'm sorry, I'll be right there."

Li Zhekai stared at Lu Liang and his girlfriend's retreating figures, then suddenly asked in a cold voice, "Did you secretly contact the Zheng and Yang families behind Lu Liang's back?"

Li Zheju was taken aback, his smile suddenly froze, and he subconsciously asked, "Lu Liang knows?"

Li Zhekai's face turned cold, and he said sternly, "Don't contact them anymore."

"If he doesn't want to maintain these relationships, does that mean he won't let others help him maintain them?"

Li Zheju looked displeased. Li Ka-shing was in the UK, his brother was in Singapore, and only the Hong Kong market was left to him. It seemed like he was inheriting the family business, but in fact it was also a constraint on him.

After all, times have changed. The Huo and He families are both biased towards the mainland, while the Li family, although it has spread to various places, is left in the most awkward position.

Li Zheju needed these connections to ensure that the Li family's status in Hong Kong was not affected.

Furthermore, while it's true that Lu Liang is a powerful figure who has crossed over from elsewhere, these local bullies are not to be trifled with either. Lu Liang needs their help to maintain local relations.

“Lu Liang will speak up when he needs it. Making decisions for him without his consent has already made him very unhappy.”

Li Zhekai was furious, but he knew his words didn't carry enough weight, so he said in a deep voice, "Call your dad yourself and see if he agrees."

He has a good personal relationship with Liu Cixin, and they had a phone call in the afternoon to review the day's events.

The two men were remarkably in agreement: Lu Liang's shorting of the Hong Kong stock market was likely not just for money.

He's secretly plotting something big; anyone who dares to offend him at this time is very likely to become a wronged and lonely soul.

"It's not that serious."

Li Zheju didn't care, but he still called Li Ka-shing, and was immediately berated: "Listen to your brother."

(End of this chapter)