"Enough is enough, don’t get so close to me."

Lu Liang looked disgusted, and the crowd’s reaction was intentional, representing his reconciliation with JPMorgan.

But Wilson’s closeness was a bit excessive, with an unknown perfume hitting his nose and even a bit stinging his eyes.

This guy is known for being able to charm both genders, and Lu Liang definitely doesn’t want any scandalous rumors to spread about them.

"Lu, we are good friends, can you stop overthinking?" Wilson said with a face full of grievance.

They had already talked on the phone last night and agreed in advance to act out this scene today.

As long as Tianxing is no longer at odds with JPMorgan, other Wall Street institutions will lose the chance to fish in troubled waters.

JPMorgan Chase is the number one commercial bank in the United States; shorting them is overstepping boundaries, what is the intent?

Not just East Country, but globally it’s the same.

To go into a battle, one must have a justified cause to gain public support.

Lu Liang sneered, "Who always wants to hump a good friend?"

Wilson, without thinking, blurted out instinctively, "If you like it, you should go for it."

Lu Liang: "???"

Wilson realizing his slip, quickly laughed it off: "It’s just a joke."

Lu Liang, with a blackened face, deliberately distanced himself from him.

The two took the elevator down to the living area.

They saw Lei Jun transform into a social butterfly, mingling among various capital groups, able to chat with anyone.

It was as if this gathering was prepared just for him, yet the situation on Liang Wenhu’s side comforted Lu Liang significantly.

Although many took the initiative to network, Liang Wenhu acted like a fake smile boy, dealing perfunctorily with everyone, gradually no one bothered with him anymore.

Lu Liang and Wilson walked side by side, greeting a few people along the way and arrived at a window seat.

He ordered two steak sets and casually asked, "So, what’s your current attitude towards me?"

Lu Liang had an appointment with Flannery for discussions tomorrow, with the international version of Tianshu about to be released, although represented by General Motors, he still had to make a trip.

At least to check out the super factory in Detroit and also to drop by Hilt to understand the progress of acquiring Delimei Bank.

Lu Liang was a bit worried, just like Meng Wanqiu who could be randomly given a charge and put under house arrest. After all, whether Hays is truly cooperating with Yilan is not yet known.

But his previous operations in the US stock market did indeed tread the line of legality, and deeper investigations could indeed unravel a lot.

"I’m absolutely on your side, Jamie too, and I assume JPMorgan Chase is as well." Wilson said earnestly.

At least before JPMorgan Chase announces its Q3 report, they definitely won’t have any ill intentions towards Lu Liang.

After all, Lu Liang is as cunning as a ghost; if he really has to make a trip to the United States, he will surely leave a backup plan.

These days, Jamie talked to him many times, advising to avoid complications before the crisis of the group’s Q3 and annual report is resolved.

"What about them?" Lu Liang looked towards Mr. Su Shimin, who noticed his gaze, smiled, and raised a glass in greeting.

Lu Liang also smiled and raised his glass in return.

He wasn’t oblivious to Wilson’s underlying message, that there’s a possibility of JPMorgan Chase abandoning him after using him.

But that’s how collaboration works.

Today, for profit, the two are like wearing the same pair of pants; tomorrow, for profit, they could stab each other.

"Unclear." Wilson sighed long: "If it were clear, we might not have asked you to act in this scene today."

Originally, they were the core of the Wall Street consortium, but ever since losing over 20 billion US dollars, the relationship with Blackstone BlackRock Vanguard became delicate.

Just like a decade ago when they treated the about-to-be-bankrupt Lehman Brothers.

Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy, which led to a global financial crisis, showed signs and was a result they plotted.

Wall Street institutions joined forces to attack, dividing Lehman Brothers’ assets was only one aspect, but also...

Wilson paused deliberately here and looked at Lu Liang, who sighed and said softly, "Also to drag East Country down."

That year, the subprime mortgage crisis swept globally, significantly damaging the United States’ financial system, but the Federal Reserve only did two things: cut interest rates and print money.

Because the Federal Reserve knew, East Country had just entered a high-speed economic development track and would never sit by as the financial crisis swept globally, affecting its economic development.

Although it was an overt scheme, East Country could only pinch its nose and painfully help the United States stabilize.

Even when the Federal Reserve’s benchmark interest rate dropped from a high of 5.27% to close to 0, East Country continued to aggressively buy US treasury bonds.

Within three years, they significantly increased US debt holdings from an initial 477.6 billion to 1.1601 trillion, more than doubling, with a total increase of 680 billion US dollars.

Interestingly, during the same period, East Country’s net export surplus was exactly 680 billion US dollars, coinciding remarkably with the amount of increased US debt holdings.

This meant that East Country was exporting a vast amount of goods with one hand, and converting the earned US dollars into US debt with the other.

Ultimately, the United States got goods, without losing a cent, while East Country ended up with a pile of low-interest rate bonds.

This move, on one hand, helped stabilize prices in the US through supplying goods and lowered inflation rates.

On the other hand, through purchasing US debt, helped return dollars to the US, stabilize the dollar’s exchange rate, and safeguard the US capital market.

The subprime mortgage crisis thus quietly resolved.

Although East Country indeed played the fool, in the capital market, confidence is more important than gold. Managing expectations often determines success or failure.

East Country, playing the big brother role once, helped to stabilize the US economy, coinciding with a year fraught with disasters.

Both natural and man-made calamities occurred.

Yet, they managed to deliver an almost perfect performance at the Olympic opening, also showcasing the strength and confidence of the rising Eastern ancient country to the world.

Since then, the economy began to soar comprehensively, the largest migration in human history during the Spring Festival travel rush faced no more troubles.

It aligns perfectly with the old saying that blessings and disasters are intertwined, and only by weathering the storm can one see a rainbow.

"Looks like I can’t count on you, still need to go talk to them."

Lu Liang rolled his eyes at Wilson, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and ended the meal.

He walked over to Mr. Su Shimin’s table, smilingly asked, "Mr. Su Shimin, are the dishes to your liking?"

Mr. Su Shimin smiled and said, "Lu Liang, don’t you know I have a Chinese palate, these dishes are excellent."

He seriously analyzed, Cantonese cuisine is light and can accentuate the freshness of ingredients, yet he preferred the heavier Hunan and Sichuan styles.

"Especially this spicy chicken, it’s so numbing and spicy, identical to what I’ve had back in Bashu, very authentic."

Lu Liang couldn’t help but laugh, "If you like it so much, how about staying a few more days? We have eight top chefs here corresponding to the eight major cuisines, their skills are top-notch."

Mr. Su Shimin felt a bit regretful, "I also want to stay a few more days, but I really don’t have time, have to leave Modu tomorrow."

Lu Liang smiled slyly and added, "Aren’t you going to check out the situation over at Tron? Yuchen told me last time, if it weren’t for you, he wouldn’t be where he is."

"Mr. Sun, should be more looking forward to your visit."

Soon Mr. Su Shimin narrowed his eyes, his smile wasn’t as warm as before.

Previously, they had supported Zhao Changpeng from Binance, intending him to lead East Country’s cryptocurrency, but he was dismantled by Lu Liang.

At that time, Sun Yuchen emerged, which made him consider continuing support, hoping he would become the second Zhao Changpeng.

But this bastard took their money and turned to Lu Liang, even claiming to be his first disciple.

Lu Liang is also a bastard, mentioning just the sore spot, clearly here to provoke.

"What’s wrong, Mr. Su Shimin? Did Yuchen offend you somehow?"

A hint of a faint smile appeared in Lu Liang’s eyes.

Without a trigger, there’s no stir.

He specifically used this matter to toss a little jab at Mr. Su Shimin, trying to explore their actual intentions.

After all, without any basis, there’s no room for maneuver.

Wilson was already considered half a subordinate, sharing concerns openly wasn’t an issue, but Mr. Su Shimin was different, as the chairman of Blackstone Group, possibly a potential rival to Lu Liang.