Since Lu Liang could receive news in advance, Li Zairong, the loyal hawk of the United States, should be able to receive it as well. They might take advantage of the timing when the US Treasury collects transaction tax, using subsidies or exemptions to continue eating away at XOO’s market.

Lu Liang has seen too many institutions or enterprises lose their first-mover advantage due to arrogance, and he doesn’t want Zheng Xuanyi to follow the old path of those past acquaintances.

The lion should exert all its strength to catch the rabbit, let alone the fact that Hyundai Group is only slightly ahead of Samsung Group in this field. In other industries, Samsung is the undisputed giant.

Zheng Xuanyi repeatedly agreed, expressing he would treat the matter with caution.

After discussing business, he suddenly sighed and said, “Mr. Lu, you must be quite busy recently, it feels like we haven’t met face to face and listened to your guidance for a long time.”

He knows Sakurada Miyuki and understands that Sakurada Miyuki is Ota Ling’s gift to Lu Liang.

He wishes to replicate this case to deepen Lu Liang’s affections for Korea but has not succeeded yet.

He can only watch as Lu Liang becomes closer with Mitsui Sumitomo.

He’s very worried that one day Lu Liang might let Japan boss him around, which Zheng Xuanyi cannot tolerate.

Lu Liang pondered for a moment, grasping Zheng Xuanyi’s intention, and smiled warmly: “Chairman Zheng, we recently collaborated with Standard Chartered to enter the Korea Market for offline financial services by the end of the year. We may need your help then.”

He suddenly recalled a humorous tidbit online—the US forces in Korea and the US forces in Japan are fundamentally different.

Neon hopes the US military would leave to restore sovereignty, while Korea hopes they stay and even annually increase funding.

Because countless past examples have proven that without a strong presence to guard Korea, they would be bullied to death by Neon.

"No problem, leave it to me. Just give me a word if anything comes up.”

Even through the phone, Lu Liang could hear Zheng Xuanyi patting his chest confidently, and he gave a light laugh before ending the call.

As autumn approaches, the weather in Beijing gradually cools, with the daily average temperature dropping to just fifteen degrees.

Zhang Tian’ai saw Lu Liang still daydreaming on the balcony, she quietly walked behind, brought a jacket up for him, and hugged his waist lazily, saying: “Liang, are you hungry?”

Lu Liang nodded, showing a smile: “I think I can smell the aroma of food.”

"Hehe, then guess what delicious things I’ve made for you?” Zhang Tian’ai smiled charmingly.

"I feel like it’s your hometown’s sauerkraut stew?”

"Wow, your nose is really sharp.”

During the days in Beijing, Lu Liang stayed at Zhang Tian’ai’s home, living a carefree life of being served meals and having clothes handed to him.

Little Love also turned down most of her work appointments, staying home daily to wait for Lu Liang and wholeheartedly accompany him.

During meals, Zhang Tian’ai kept smiling as she served Lu Liang food, eating very little herself.

Although she is 168 cm tall and weighs only 98 pounds, she still needs to lose weight, ideally down to 95 pounds to look good on camera.

If Lu Liang didn’t dislike being too skinny, saying it hurts when bones rub, she would’ve aimed to lose at least 85 pounds.

Lu Liang said, “You don’t need to accompany me every day, go to work if it’s needed. I’ll stay in Beijing for a few more days.”

There’s hardly any concern needing attention in Su City, and the Xiangjiang matters are settled. Without incidents, he might stay in Beijing until the celebration concludes before leaving.

"But I just like waiting for you at home. Or are you getting tired of me?”

Zhang Tian’ai stared at Lu Liang with eyes daring him to nod in affirmation, just ready to burst into tears.

Lu Liang chuckled in surprise, touching her cheek: “I’m worried you might feel too stressed.”

Little Love desires a child, preparing since last year, but everyone’s physique seems different.

Su Wanyu got pregnant once without precaution, while Little Love has tried various positions without any sign.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tian’ai lowered her head, silently picking at the rice in her bowl, Lu Liang furrowed his brows and asked: “What’s wrong?”

Zhang Tian’ai remained silent for a long time before daring to look up at Lu Liang. Her face now had tear stains: “You trust me, right?”

She underwent a hospital checkup long ago; it’s not Lu Liang’s issue but hers.

Perhaps when doing bit parts back then, knowingly spinning in mud during physiological phases caused this.

Or when younger, ingesting painkillers for any pain or illness, disregarding the consequences, leaving behind aftereffects.

The specific causes, even doctors couldn’t pinpoint, they merely stated she would find it difficult to become a mother in the future.

Zhang Tian’ai previously feared telling Lu Liang because any normal person would wonder if past wreckless behavior ruined their body.

All explanations seem like excuses, particularly since before meeting Lu Liang, she was a bit actor in Hengdian for four or five years.

This background would undoubtedly deepen Lu Liang’s suspicions.

"Of course I trust you.”

Lu Liang hesitated a moment, not having time to verify truth or falsehood, reached out to wipe her tears and soothe her: “Little Love, don’t force things too much, platonic relationships aren’t bad, since your career is on the rise now.”

"You don’t mind?” Zhang Tian’ai hesitated, Lu Liang looked serious: “I love you, not a tool for childbirth.”

Zhang Tian’ai was deeply moved, suddenly embraced Lu Liang, staying silent, Lu Liang gently patted her back, comforting her.

He already has two daughters and a son, more will surely come, so whether Zhang Tian’ai can have children or not isn’t crucial.

A few days later, on September 18th, the US Treasury Department announced jointly with the Tax Office to charge fees for Bitcoin transactions or donations exceeding ten thousand US Dollars.

As soon as the news broke, media from various countries criticized the United States’s greed, trying to meddle in everything, especially European countries nearly embodied fury.

After all, believing domestic capital groups’ flattery, they’ve classified Bitcoin as a national-level key investment project.

The sudden US move plainly attempts to seize control of Bitcoin, causing them to fall into the US Dollar’s hegemony trap again.

Many claimed innocently unaware, victimized by traitorous advisors, but the real situation might be known only to themselves.

Simultaneously, East Country’s Bank and ten other departments jointly issued a “Notice on Further Preventing and Dealing with Risks of Virtual Currency Transaction Speculation.”

Explicitly stating, virtual currency-related business activities are illegal financial activities. Overseas virtual currency exchanges providing services via the internet to domestic residents are also illegal financial activities…

The two strongest countries, one openly condemning while secretly praising, the other both openly and secretly condemning, causing a sudden crash in Bitcoin’s market.

Surprisingly, this Bitcoin crash, only resulted in a -7.52% drop, unlike previous instances halving.