"30 billion US dollars, is that true?"

Lu Liang thought no one would dare to ask him directly, but he still received an unexpected call.

He replied, "Yes, that’s true."

The call was from Old Ma in Hang City, who was recently busy with Guo Changguang, everywhere for Ant Group’s listing in Hong Kong.

Although Lu Liang was in Xiangjiang, he had also heard about it.

After receiving the response, Old Ma remained silent. Lu Liang was far more audacious and adaptable than him.

Because the fact that the information could be leaked and spread like wildfire indicated that the 30 billion US dollars initiated by Tianxing Finance must have already passed the preliminary review.

A staggering 30 billion US dollars, such an exaggerated funding amount, daringly approved by the Xiangjiang Financial Management Office, clearly shows their unwavering support for Lu Liang.

In contrast, Ant...

Old Ma suddenly asked, "How many years, how many points?"

Lu Liang said, "Five years, an annual rate of 3.45%."

Ma Yun pondered for a moment and asked, "Mr. Lu, can you help Ant reserve a 3 billion US dollar share?"

"It’s possible, yes."

Lu Liang was surprised and curiously asked, "Is Ant Group’s path to listing not going smoothly?"

"Smooth, even smoother than I expected, but it shouldn’t be this smooth," Ma Yun said with a bitter smile.

You only dismantle moves when they are made, but without any moves, how can you respond? It’s like the calm before a storm.

"Smoothness is always a good thing."

Lu Liang pondered. After all, Old Ma is the new generation’s business godfather; the country cultivated him with great effort.

So unless absolutely necessary, the regulatory department would not personally intervene or halt Ant Group’s listing path.

Because stopping it would negate Old Ma’s achievements over the past few years and send a signal to the outside world.

The once business godfather, father of e-commerce, has lost his superior status.

This would be a major blow to Ma Yun, to Ant, to Alibaba, and to the Alibaba ecosystem members.

The current smoothness is probably waiting for Old Ma to find his way back and stop in time.

Sometimes, Lu Liang also sighs that in certain aspects, the business environment in the East Country is far more open than in Europe and America.

Because of the vast land, large population, and highly unified political power, even if the company’s front wheels are already off the ground, just one more step forward and it would fall into a great abyss, but the regulators have the capability for an emergency stop.

Perhaps because of this, after decades of reform and opening-up, it has grown to the point of being able to compete with the United States.

"Perhaps," sighed Old Ma.

He certainly understood the thoughts of the regulatory department, but he still wanted to try.

What if he succeeded?

Throughout history, those who achieved great things were always one in a million.

Now, placing Ant’s 3 billion dollars with Lu Liang is just to set a safeguard for the group.

If, just if, Ant fails to list, they hold Tianxing Finance’s 3 billion dollar bonds, at least until they mature, they won’t be completely eliminated.

Ending the conversation with Old Ma, Lu Liang successively called Ota Ling of Mitsui Sumitomo, Zheng Xuanyi of Hyundai Group, and Thomas of Delimei, asking them to prepare to open the funding channels.

Tomorrow afternoon, as long as the Financial Management Office responds.

They will immediately start the funding project, regardless of black or white money, as long as it’s money, it will be accepted.

Finally, Lu Liang called Li Zhikai and directly stated his intention, "Second brother, this time I might need your help again."

Time is tight, and the task is heavy.

In order to quickly prepare the 30 billion US dollars, they specially opened five funding channels.

Singapore’s land area is not as large as Xiangjiang, but it is also Chinese and a developed country.

Lu Liang is well aware of the influence of his own reach; besides East Country, he has certain influence in several East Asian countries.

Singapore’s influence is even higher than that of Japan and Korea.

Although Lu Liang has never visited, people in Singapore often pride themselves on being superior Chinese but are frequently frustrated in Europe and America.

Lu Liang, the ’Superior Chinese’, battling all over the international stage, makes them feel proud and honored.

In that land he has never set foot on, Lu Liang has a large number of wild fans, so preparing three to five billion US dollars should not be a problem.

"A small matter, leave it to me," Li Zhikai agreed enthusiastically, patting his chest in assurance.

"Thank you, let’s have a drink when we’re done,"

The night deepens, and the news of Tianxing Financial Group initiating 30 billion US dollars in ABS continues to ferment.

From Xiangjiang, it radiates to the mainland, from the mainland to East Asia, and from East Asia to the globe.

New York time, twelve noon.

Lu Liang’s friends on Wall Street specially held a meeting for this.

Raising 30 billion US dollars for a confrontation with HSBC is like using a cannon to shoot mosquitoes; clearly, the intention does not lie in the drink.

"He should be coming back soon."

Wilson sighed softly, as if he could see the day Lu Liang would return to Wall Street.

This time, he wouldn’t need to rely on any power; he would return with his own forces, laying siege.

JPMorgan still has 10 billion US dollars in the quantitative account, plus the upcoming Q3 report, leaving them with no time to worry about it.

"What can we do?" Su Shimin chuckled; now they want to stop Tianxing’s ABS, but they are also powerless.

Moreover, the funding core zones of Tianxing’s ABS are not in the Europe and America.

Even if they were, they could block Wall Street agencies, but not the dark forces in Italy, Mexico, Brazil.

According to reliable sources, the ABS initiated by Tianxing only recognizes money, not people, accepting any funds.

Once this news came out, those uncontrollable or superficially controlled dark forces each started stirring.

The Swiss Bank has already become unreliable; even client data that could be leaked once was a joke in confidentiality.

They urgently need a suitable place for the funds that cannot see the light, a channel to launder them.

Lu Liang’s appearance gave them hope.

He always clashed with Wall Street institutions; he’s Chinese, and his financial group is based in Xiangjiang.

Now, he’s open to everything, launching an enormous ABS of 300 billion US dollars.

No matter how you look at it, it’s an ideal financial haven.

The most important thing is that he’s also a Bitcoin market maker.

The unique attributes of Bitcoin make it naturally suitable for money transfers in black and gray markets.

This statement redirected everyone’s attention to Wilson again, who undoubtedly was a benefactor to Lu Liang.

In his weak phase, he allowed development,

In his growth phase, he advocated friendship,

Now, he can’t do anything about it.

"This meeting is to let you come up with strategies."

Wilson said coldly with a darkened face, "Every decision made back then was unanimously passed by a show of hands."

Someone slyly said, "The past is the past, now is now. As far as I know, Morgan invested in Delimei, maybe they’ll end up getting sold out while still helping count other people’s money."

Su Shimin’s face changed slightly as he suddenly noticed several gazes directed at him, since it wasn’t only JPMorgan Chase but Blackstone that invested in Delimei Bank.

"Let’s keep things separate. If Lu Liang invited you at the time, would you have joined?"

Su Shimin countered by asking.

Everyone fell into silence, whether it was suspicion of JPMorgan and Blackstone collaborating inside and outside with Lu Liang, or jealousy, perhaps only they knew.

An urgent meeting that,

Was hastily convened,

And scattered upon dispersal.

Ultimately, everyone departed unhappily, Wilson and Su Shimin left side by side, Wilson softly said, "Thank you."

Su Shimin sighed lightly, "I’m not helping you."

Walking out of the meeting room, he looked into the distance, a fleeting melancholy appeared on his face.

The United States used to be the planet’s sole dominant power; everyone hunted globally, having plentiful food.

But now, with the rise of East Country and Lu Liang competing for resources, various conflicts erupted explosively.

Su Shimin believed this conflict was just the beginning and it would only intensify in the future until it led to warfare.

Wilson remained silent for a long time but instinctively defended himself, "The current environment is increasingly untenable."

"There are unfavorable environmental factors, but everything still has a source." Su Shimin squinted and looked toward the east.

On the surface, Lu Liang’s appearance made everything chaotic, but one must see the essence through the phenomenon.

Ultimately, it’s because of East Country’s existence.

Without East Country’s strong national power, even ten Lu Liangs couldn’t stir any waves.

He figured they would have already aligned with them.

"What do you plan to do?" Wilson furrowed his brows tightly.

Su Shimin suddenly laughed, "Actually, nothing much."

...

The sun in the east slowly rose, and in the blink of an eye, it is a new day.

The two main players of the Hong Kong stock market halted trading, restructuring where necessary, initiating new issuances where necessary.

Today is destined to be a tranquil day, and so Hengtai Group emerged suddenly, taking in most of the wandering retail investors.

Riding on last night’s rumors of Tianxing initiating ABS, the market value soared to break through 500 billion Hong Kong dollars, joining the ranks of the half-trillion group club.

"Mr. Xu, congratulations on soon becoming the leader of the half-trillion group."

Leaving the room, Lu Liang came to the restaurant downstairs and encountered Old Xu dining; he cheerfully carried his tray and sat opposite him.

Upon seeing the visitor, Xu Jiayin immediately pulled a long face and chuckled bitterly, "Mr. Lu, are you praising me or mocking me?"

This morning, many people congratulated him.

Because he, like Lu Liang, holds a large amount of his own group’s equity, preventing outsiders from interfering.

Taking Hengtai Group for example, he and his wife and children directly or indirectly hold more than 70% of Hengtai’s shares.

Today, Hengtai Group’s market value skyrocketed,

His personal wealth naturally rose accordingly.

Others’ congratulations Xu Jiayin could gladly accept, but not from Lu Liang.

A man launching a 300 billion US dollar bond issue, possessing 2.07 trillion RMB in liquid assets once successfully issued.

Moreover, the reason Hengtai Group’s market value was able to rise significantly was because Lu Liang assisted them in acquiring New World.

Now, congratulating him to become the leader of the half-trillion group, it sounds awkward no matter how you hear it.

Lu Liang chuckled, "Mr. Xu, this isn’t praise or mockery; it’s genuine congratulations."

"If that’s the case, then I’ll graciously accept it."

Xu Jiayin smiled, choosing not to continue on the topic.

He then quietly said, "Last night, a friend told me HSBC intends to obstruct the approval of Tianxing ABS."

Despite his worries, Xu Jiayin also showed a hint of excitement.

HSBC making a move to stop it signifies their panic, believing Tianxing’s issuance of 300 billion US dollars in ABS already poses a threat to them.

It also signifies that the success rate of Hengtai Group’s acquisition of New World increases greatly.

After all, the rumor spread last night, on the Macau gambling website, the odds suddenly flipped between the red and blue sides.

Red side 1 to 1.98, blue side 1 to 1.72.

Once Tianxing Finance’s ABS review is approved, the odds for the Zheng Family defending New World are sure to break 2.

By then, the scales of victory will also tilt toward them.