After divorce, I can hear the voice of the future

Chapter 826 A Lone Boat at Sea

Faced with news of profits exceeding $300 billion, Lu Liang did not come forward to clarify or offer any explanation.

This led to further public outcry over the weekend, and the profit increased from over 30 billion to over 50 billion, eventually reaching over 100 billion US dollars.

After all, starting from one hundred million US dollars, ordinary people no longer have a concrete concept of it, so three hundred or five hundred, or even one thousand, are all the same.

Especially with the instigation of certain individuals, even citizens of some established capitalist countries have expressed serious dissatisfaction with Lu Liang's actions.

Because traditional capitalists typically keep 80% of the total profits for themselves and leave 20% for others.

However, Lu Liang's returns on each move were not just 80%; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were 800%.

Capitalists generally boast of their indelible contributions to a vibrant economic market, but Lu Liang's actions amount to destroying the market.

Stephen Schwarzman of Blackstone Group, despite being 72 years old, still has lofty ambitions and was the first to accept a media interview, directly criticizing Lu Liang.

As someone who is well-versed in China, his outburst of "draining the pond to catch all the fish" creates the impression that even established Wall Street institutions find it unacceptable. This gives the initial impression of just how outrageous Lu Liang's behavior truly is.

Not long after, Jamie Dimon, the global president of JPMorgan Chase, was hailed as the greatest banker of the last fifty years.

In his interview with the BBC, he also spoke from the perspective of an 'observer'.

Unlike Stephen Schwarzman, he was not so direct. He first gave high praise to Tianxing Financial's entry into the investment banking field: "The addition of a major player to the world's banking industry will play a crucial role in the stability of economic markets around the world."

"If I have the opportunity in the future, I would like to have a chat with Mr. Lu and discuss how to become an excellent asset manager."

He stated bluntly, "Our responsibility is to distribute the world's wealth fairly and to play a stabilizing role in the market, not to take all the wealth for ourselves."

Within two days, nearly ten highly respected asset managers in the financial world, including Stephen Schwarzman, Jamie Dimon, Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Vanguard's Hugh Grek, came forward to criticize Lu Liang's short-selling of Japan.

They absolved themselves of all responsibility and shifted all blame onto Lu Liang, acting like pure white lotuses, rising from the mud unsullied.

"Why do I smell a conspiracy?"

"It wasn't my imagination, because I smelled it too."

The remarks of Wall Street tycoons have spread to China and sparked heated discussions among netizens.

Because of the wall, they were not as easily fooled as foreigners. They all saw through the fact that Lu Liang became the target of Wall Street's criticism, which was probably due to the uneven distribution of benefits, and they did not rule out the possibility that he was being ostracized.

If it's the former, they'll cheer; after all, when dogs fight, they'll end up with a mouthful of fur.

If it's the latter, since they are both Chinese, they have no reason not to support Lu Liang.

However, the media controlled by Chinese people do not have the same international standing as some small Latin American countries.

Because of the Great Firewall, not only has it blocked the intrusion of some harmful outside opinions, it has also cut off its own channels for expression.

Although there are some applications, and they have been promoted by some people, most Chinese people only like to engage in pornography.

TK, who had finally made a name for himself, was subjected to a series of measures due to fabricated charges.

They can barely protect themselves now, let alone stand up for Lu Liang.

For a time, Lu Liang faced international public opinion like a lone boat on a vast ocean, with a storm about to break and nothing around him, leaving him to face it alone.

Meanwhile, Lu Liang, whom the nation is deeply concerned about, is currently sweating profusely on the tennis court.

"Beautiful shot, great shot."

Xue Jingyang rushed to the net and hit a beautiful shot into the corner. Lu Liang couldn't react in time and could only watch helplessly as the yellow tennis ball bounced out of bounds.

He lost again, he'd lost count of how many times, but he'd improved, unlike before when he was almost completely crushed.

"Mr. Lu, you've improved so much lately. If I were to play a few more matches with you, I'm afraid I'd have to give it my all."

Xue Jingyang held the racket, twirled it like a sword, and blinked. She had gradually figured out Lu Liang's personality.

So whenever she had the chance, she would spout nonsense and rant, trying to make Lu Liang remember her.

"Anyone can talk big, the key is to have the ability."

Lu Liang chuckled, sat on a recliner by the field, felt the breeze, and enjoyed the tranquility of the moment.

Hengtai Health Resort has been officially renamed Tianxing Health Resort. The 32 acres of land are assets of Tianxing Financial Group, and also belong to Lu Liang personally.

It currently employs 127 staff members, mostly service personnel, and also has a 12-person medical team.

The imported medical equipment is also en route and will arrive at Hong Kong Port in the coming week.

Next, Lu Liang plans to dig up half of the golf course to reserve a piece of land for Lu Tiechui to grow flowers and plants.

After all, Lu Tiechui cared more about the flowers and plants than about himself; he needed something to hold him back to stay in Hong Kong.

"It's December tomorrow, and it's getting colder in Hong Kong lately. Mr. Lu, please take good care of yourself and don't catch a cold."

Xue Jingyang took out a dry towel, stood behind Lu Liang, and carefully covered him with it. Lu Liang pondered for a while, then squinted his eyes: "Yes, tomorrow is December, and it's a new week."

He looked up at the sky. If nothing unexpected happened, Xu Jiawei and Zhang Guorui's team had already arrived in Tokyo.

Lu Liang suddenly said, "Xiao Sun, tell the driver to prepare the car; we're heading back to the city."

“Yes, Mr. Lu.” A young man with glasses and a handsome face responded and quickly contacted Fang Shiyu.

"I'm leaving now, I'll come find you again next time."

Lu Liang greeted Xue Jingyang and looked at his new secretary, who was on the phone at the side of the field, with a smile on his face.

Before leaving, Xu Jiawei helped him choose a new secretary named Sun Zheyuan from the secretary's office.

A native of Chancheng District, Guangdong Province, he is 25 years old this year. He graduated from the Department of Foreign Languages ​​at the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a bachelor's degree and later obtained a master's degree in management from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

In addition to being proficient in four foreign languages—Chinese, Japanese, English, and Korean—he is also a rare management talent, having received high-paying offers from well-known companies such as Huawei, Tencent, and DJI while still in school.

"Mr. Lu, you can take a shower and change your clothes first. The car will arrive at the lounge entrance in about ten minutes."

Sun Zheyuan cherishes this opportunity. As long as he can get through the three-month internship and gain Lu Liang's approval, he can become the fourth-generation secretary.

The first generation, Wen Chao, once spearheaded the Bitcoin battle and is now making waves in the United States, pushing for the IPO of General Star.

Zhuo Yifan, the second-generation leader, once spearheaded Tianxing Motors' 225 nationwide store plan. Although it is unknown why he has been staying in the grassroots workshop, there are rumors that he is preparing to take over Tianxing Motors' production base.

Although the third-generation Xu Jiawei has not yet achieved anything, he has followed Lu Liang the longest. His departure this time should be expected to be due to being entrusted with an important task.

Before joining the company, Sun Zheyuan
I have specifically looked into these kinds of news.

At the same time, he also knew that, given the current employment environment, if he continued to develop step by step, he might have to wait ten or even twenty years, until he had no hair left, before he would have the opportunity to stand out in a large corporation and realize his ambitions.

It would take too long. He didn't want to wear down his ambition, nor did he want to waste years and end up as a jaded old man who only lived for his family.

So three months ago, he resolutely declined all the high-paying offers from big companies and chose to join Tianxing Financial to become a reserve talent in Lu Liang's secretary's office.

Although the monthly salary is only HK$20,000, which is the lowest in Hong Kong, it would be around HK$5,000 or HK$6,000 if converted to a salary in mainland China.

It's no exaggeration to say that this is worlds apart from the offers he received, which often included annual salaries of 500,000 or even 1 million.

Moreover, his daily tasks consisted of photocopying documents, relaying messages, and watering plants, which somewhat wasted his academic qualifications.

But opportunities are often reserved for those who are prepared.

Now that Xu Jiawei is gone, he has performed the best in the secretary's office, so he naturally became Lu Liang's intern chief secretary.

Lu Liang hummed in agreement and went to the rest room to shower and change. Xue Jingyang smiled slyly and followed him into the bathroom.

"Is something wrong?"

Lu Liang took off his clothes, stood under the shower, closed his eyes, and enjoyed the pleasure of the warm water washing his scalp.

"Mr. Lu, I want to come too!"

Xue Jingyang clung to Lu Liang's arm, acting coquettishly, letting the warm water soak her clothes and outline the shape of her sports vest.

She reached behind her back with one hand, freeing herself from the restraints, and with a thud, the vest fell to the ground.

Her outline became increasingly clear, and through her clothes, one could almost see a blush.

Lu Liang glanced at him, showing respect for Xiao Lu's lack of control, but he himself did not have that kind of thought at the moment.

So he pulled his hand away from Xue Jingyang's arms, picked up the shower head and handed it to her, stepped out of the shower area, and laughed, "If you can't resist taking a shower, this water flow is quite strong."

Lu Liang picked up a towel to dry himself and prepared to leave. Before leaving, he stopped and said with a smile, "Don't feel embarrassed. Play tennis with me occasionally. Everything you have now is what you deserve."

It's not like he hasn't tried before. Xue Jingyang is very young, in his early twenties, and he's the kind of person who's particularly dry.

It used to be very difficult to get in, and the possibility of me being provocative is almost zero, at least not at this age.

She simply felt unworthy of the favor and wanted to repay him with her body, but Lu Liang had recently been practicing abstinence and maintaining his health.

"Mr. Lu, let me see you off."

Xue Jingyang's cheeks flushed red, feeling ashamed that her little secret had been seen through, because Lu Liang's words were all true.

She wouldn't have had this thought before, but recently she went back to Guangzhou Hengtai Center and heard some rumors, so a sense of crisis suddenly descended upon her.

"It's windy outside, you should take care of yourself too." After saying that, Lu Liang changed his clothes and left quickly.

"Well then, Mr. Lu, goodbye."

Xue Jingyang peeked through the crack in the door and watched Lu Liang leave. Suddenly, the corners of her mouth turned up, revealing an aunt-like smile: "Actually, he's quite considerate and knows how to care for people."

(End of this chapter)