"That’s Lu Liang’s handiwork."

Soon, informed sources revealed that Tianxing immediately subscribed for 30 billion US dollars, equivalent to 234 billion Hong Kong dollars.

Without Tianxing Finance’s 30 billion US dollars, the first five minutes would only have 28 billion Hong Kong dollars in subscription funds.

The news spread, and the market buzzed.

After all, to throw out 30 billion US dollars right at the start clearly indicates ill intentions and an aggressive approach.

Now it’s up to HSBC to see if they take the challenge or get frightened by Lu Liang’s bold move and surrender without a fight.

As bystanders and opportunists, they naturally hope HSBC will counter the attack.

If the situation becomes one-sided, then the so-called battle for capital will cease to exist.

As people discussed, nine ten arrived, and HSBC did not disappoint the market’s expectations.

Subscription funds doubled again to 262.023 billion, reaching 523.255 billion Hong Kong dollars with a multiplier of 12.51 times.

"HSBC also subscribed for 30 billion US dollars."

"Is this a battle of the titans?"

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The bystanders exclaimed with excitement, having seen power cuts and the death of fortune trees often, they hadn’t seen such a pure business battle for a long time.

A high-end business battle should be like this, you bet hundreds of billions, I bet hundreds of billions, engaging in capital slugfest, rather than spitting at each other like hooligans.

"Mr. Lu, should we continue to subscribe?"

Wen Chao informed Lu Liang that they had already used half of their liquid assets, with 32.1 billion US dollars remaining on their books.

"Add another 10 billion US dollars," Lu Liang said in a deep voice.

Clearly, his plan hadn’t worked out, or as Old Xu said, Zheng Family had placed Zhou Da Fu as collateral, making HSBC willing to take on more risk.

But no matter the situation now, they cannot show weakness; once HSBC realizes that ABS funds haven’t fully arrived, they might seize the last chance to turn the tables.

The 270 billion US dollars in ABS funds haven’t fully arrived, so HSBC’s available funds are 2-3 times theirs.

If HSBC has the courage to gamble everything, emptying all funds, they could possibly help Zheng Family reach a 50.1% stock ownership today.

It’s like playing poker now, Lu Liang is bluffing, delaying time; as long as he lasts through today, waits for next week when all funds arrive, HSBC will be nothing more than a paper tiger.

He’s betting HSBC doesn’t have the courage to risk it all.

At nine fifteen, subscription funds increased again, reaching 612 billion Hong Kong dollars with a multiplier of 14.6 times.

"Is it Tianxing’s handiwork again?"

"It should be, without exception."

"Ill intentions, aggressive approach."

Meanwhile, at HSBC Building.

An investment manager gently asked, "Mr. Qi, should we add more subscription funds?"

Though Zhou Da Fu mortgaged 62% stock rights, with the current market value, it’s only worth 93 billion Hong Kong dollars.

They had already invested 30 billion US dollars for subscribing to the new stock issuance; if they finally helped Zheng Family retain New World, it could be considered strategic losses, otherwise it would be a total loss.

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"Do you think the ABS issued yesterday can be fully received today?" Qi Yaonian suddenly asked.

The manager shook his head, saying, "Theoretically, it can’t arrive so fast, but if it hasn’t arrived, Tianxing Finance can’t produce 40 billion US dollars for subscription."

"Theoretically?" Qi Yaonian chuckled and shook his head, Lu Liang was the last person to be predicted by conventional wisdom.

He pondered for a long time, "Inform Mr. Zheng, we have tried our best; the rest depends on them."

Qi Yaonian suspected that Tianxing Finance’s ABS funds hadn’t arrived, or only a small portion had arrived, but he dared not bet on it.

Even though subscription failures would return funds the same way, for Zheng Family, they already put out 30 billion US dollars, 20 billion more than the value of the collateral.

"Wait until today’s subscription ends, and see how things stand."

Qi Yaonian sighed, though unwilling to admit, he had to acknowledge at this moment, he felt the urge to retreat.

Hengtai had the mainland market at its back, supported by a 500 billion market value; even if Tianxing invested more funds, they could still recover their costs, it would just take time.

In contrast, Zheng Family, although betting on Zhou Da Fu, how much are Zhou Da Fu and New World worth together?

Even if given all to HSBC, it wouldn’t outweigh the price HSBC paid for Zheng Family.

Though this battle might decide who the leader of the next era is, it’s not certain.

Recall two years ago, when the Reagan pressed south, and in the end, retreated just like that.

Now, two years passed, the global hegemon position remains with the United States, with little seen impact.

"Alright, Mr. Qi." The manager hesitated, yet couldn’t bring himself to voice his thoughts.

Perseverance is difficult, requiring belief.

But to give up, there’ll be ten thousand reasons.

"Thank you, thank you."

Zheng Jiachun didn’t have the intention to blame Qi Yaonian either.

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HSBC extending 30 billion US dollars for them was already breaking the rules.

Next, they could only rely on themselves.

At nine twenty, the fourth update.

Subscription funds surged to 723.1 billion Hong Kong dollars, with a multiplier reaching 17.29 times.

At this moment, Lu Liang received a call from Chen Jiebin: "Zheng Family misappropriated Zhou Da Fu’s funds, Little Lu, quickly resolve this matter and return the market to its right track."

"Received, thank you."

Lu Liang’s lips curled into a smile.

Finishing his call with Chen Jiebin, he summoned Wen Chao, "HSBC has temporarily given up; only Zheng Family struggles to hold on. Add another 10 billion US dollars to completely crush them."

"Received!"

At nine twenty-five, the fifth update.

Subscription funds skyrocketed to 810.2 billion Hong Kong dollars, with a multiplier reaching 19.38 times.

"It’s Lu Liang’s handiwork again, this guy, he really doesn’t consider money as money?"

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