"A bunch of self-righteous fools.”

Upon hearing the news, Su Shimin couldn’t help but curse: “Whose idea was it to ban Tianxing Finance?”

With a rigid face and a ferocious expression, he resembled a demon from hell; it was clear his last facial palsy hadn’t fully recovered.

Someone retorted, “Lu Liang knows we’re shorting Chinese concept stocks; isn’t it better if he chooses to withdraw?”

"Better my ass.”

Su Shimin’s face turned dark, and his blood pressure surged, almost causing another stroke: “Is this your first day as fund managers? Don’t you know the profit from moving from low to lower places is far less than from high to low?”

Sometimes, he wondered if these people were even normal human beings.

Making money too easily in the past might have led to today’s brainlessness.

Lu Liang’s criticism of US stocks and Tianxing Finance’s capital flight would indeed allow them to regain market dominance, but Lu Liang’s departure also took away a lot of liquidity.

Ever since the lifting of the ban on General Tianxing’s battle, when General Motors initiated the acquisition of Tesla, Lu Liang’s great victory was declared over.

After experiencing a defeat and breaking through the encirclement on Wall Street, Lu Liang once again made a successful escape.

Now, his followers seem like they’ve been purified through a round of refinement.

Previously, if Lu Liang said shit was sweet, people might still be skeptical and boldly testify.

But now, if Lu Liang says shit is sweet, those people probably wouldn’t even have the idea of doubt.

The NASDAQ Golden Dragon Index, with an outflow of $37.8 billion in the first ten minutes of trading, is the best proof.

With the funds fleeing early, how are they supposed to reap profits?

Should they really drive all Chinese concept stocks to death for a one-time deal?

We must remember, last year Alibaba’s return to Hong Kong stocks with dual listings in both the US and Hong Kong markets was an ominous sign.

Lu Liang openly criticized US stock markets as unfair, easily prompting other listed Chinese concept stocks to follow Alibaba’s example.

After all, companies listing in the US intended to better raise US Dollars, while Hong Kong Dollars are essentially exchange coupons for US Dollars.

However, the HK market is relatively smaller than the US stock market, much like comparing New York casinos to Las Vegas.

If Lu Liang is willing to lead, uniting consortiums from several East Asian countries, it might truly establish a New Wall Street.

Moreover, US stocks can accept the decline of Chinese concept stocks but cannot tolerate losing them altogether.

Just like the recent G7 summit, even though East Country wasn’t involved and was collectively excluded by G7 countries, their discussions featured East Country’s presence everywhere.

After all, Zhong is not Mao, and without Zhong, no industry could claim to be complete externally.

"What’s done is done, there’s no point in talking more.”

Gret smiled calmly without hiding the fact that the ban on Tianxing Finance was his suggestion.

As the largest fund in the world, Vanguard has no reason to always obey Blackstone Group’s instructions. .

Su Shimin is already 72 years old, more than double Lu Liang’s age. He’s old and should step down and let the worthy take over.

Gret added, “Steve, you’re always so indecisive, no wonder we keep losing to Lu Liang.”

He believes that even if it means ruining the Chinese concept stock market or breaking their own set rules, as long as the upward trend of US stocks remains, the position of the world’s financial center will remain unchanged.

Capital seeks profit; this is a logic that will never change.

"Is this what you all think?” Su Shimin’s face was gloomy as his eyes swept over the crowd.

BlackRock Walton said, “Steve, let Gret try it. A change in approach might yield surprising results.”

State Street Fund’s Laitman chuckled, “Steve, you just got out of the hospital; your most important task now is to take care of your health.”

Everyone expressed their support for Gret’s decision. Seeing this, Su Shimin felt his heart sink to the bottom.

In a daze, it seemed like it was decades ago, reminiscing how he’d once forced the palace in the same way.

Su Shimin restrained his inner anger, maintaining a calm facade as he looked at Gret: “What do you plan to do?”

With a smirk of a victor, Gret replied, “Still according to your original plan, just leaving no room for leeway this time.”

He gently tapped a few keys on the keyboard, projecting news on the conference room screen, displaying soldiers from various countries arriving in Wuhan to prepare for next week’s games.

Gret spoke softly: “Continue shorting Chinese concept stocks, giving them no chance to resist, until the event explodes.”

"If Lu Liang doesn’t participate, it’s for the best. If he dares to join, we’ll ensure he has no return, buried alongside the Chinese concept stocks.”

With a grave expression, Su Shimin involuntarily remarked: “Some rules cannot be broken; breaking them means no turning back.”

This approach is too brash and lacks technical content. If he had chosen to do this back then, Lu Liang wouldn’t have developed.

But some red lines in rules cannot be crossed, because they are creators of market order. If even they lead in breaking rules, who would follow them in the future?

Of course, if they could remain strong forever, even leading rule-breaking, others would be angry but not dare to speak. The key is they can’t stay strong forever now.

East Country today resembles a reawakened giant dragon, though developing late, having seized mid-to-high-end ecological niches in industries, it can only ally with small Latin American countries, snatching low-end niches they disdain, and gathering strength for an upward challenge.

At this moment, if Gret leads in breaking rules, it might force Lu Liang to truly create a New Wall Street.

Gret showed no concern: “You’re indeed old, thinking you’re a British gentleman? Talking about the so-called knight’s code?”

Su Shimin was stunned, then chuckled angrily, blurting out a Chinese phrase: “Talking chicken to a duck.”

"Don’t speak this gibberish; I don’t understand.”

Gret displayed obvious impatience, turning to the bystander-like Wilson: “Kamon, Steve’s not feeling well, take him to rest.”

He had always suspected that Wilson was a Judas lurking among them, maintaining contact with Lu Liang.

Now was the time, seizing power and expelling the conservatives and betrayers from the core to prevent Lu Liang from learning their plans in advance.

The two were politely ushered out of the conference room.

Su Shimin’s expression was unpleasant: “Kamon, you should know what I’m worried about, right?”

"Power blinds people, even if you’re right, Gret won’t accept it. If you’re right, that means he’s wrong.” Wilson smiled.

He was clear-headed, breaking it down to the essence: “If things had to be right or wrong, blame it on you for holding this position for too long.”

Su Shimin remained silent for a long time, suddenly looking up at Wilson and asking: “What deal did Damon strike with Lu Liang?”

"That’s not what you should be concerned about. Your priority should be recovering.” Wilson smiled, changing the subject.

Su Shimin was taken aback, a bitter smile appearing on his lips: “Well, well, well, you’ve got me.”

He never expected to one day experience firsthand what it feels like when people leave and the tea cools.