"Will the return of Chinese concept stocks become a trend?"

"Discussing the benefits of dual listing for enterprises."

"Tianxing Finance is suspected to be fully promoting the development of Hong Kong stocks."

"Breaking news! Luckin Coffee’s founder announces the abandonment of the plan to list in the U.S., reorganizes plans, and shifts focus to Hong Kong stocks!"

"Breaking news! Mixue Ice City’s founder states the launch of a listing plan from today and is interested in reaching out to Tianxing Finance."

With JD announcing a dual listing in Hong Kong, secured by a USD 2.275 billion IPO subscription from Tianxing Finance.

For a moment, heading south to Hong Kong seemed like a gold rush, with many domestic companies declaring the initiation of group listing plans.

"Tsk tsk, this kind of influence at a single call."

At JD’s Golden Sand River headquarters, Zhu Hu brewed tea, chatting with Shen Peng, marveling at Lu Liang’s influence.

This wave of market activity, it’s uncertain how much substantial force it will bring to the Hong Kong stock market.

Although he doesn’t know the whole story, suppressing Chinese concept stocks and forcing Lu Liang out is undoubtedly the year’s most foolish decision.

Whether it was an individual decision or a collective one, Zhu Hu wondered. If it’s the former, it might come to light soon enough, after all, someone must be held accountable.

Shen Peng chuckled, seeing through it at a glance: "It’s not exactly at a single call, at most it’s riding on the planned momentum."

He didn’t know much about Luckin Coffee, but Redwood Capital had participated in Mixue Ice City since its D-round financing.

He knew very well that Mixue always targeted the Hong Kong market, just waiting for the right opportunity.

Listing is certainly a company’s dream, but dreams vary in levels, like ascending to the higher realm in a cultivation novel; whether one becomes a celestial soldier or an official depends on one’s strength before ascending and the opportunity of the ascension.

There was a movie based on Yu Hong’s experience called "Partners," which depicted how being sued for infringement by the largest educational institution in America drew Wall Street institutions’ attention, thereby launching their listing plan.

Being prominently infamous is still being famous; the worst is being ignored by everyone.

Mixue is unwilling to blend into the crowd post-listing; it urgently needs to find a powerful ally to make a splash with the IPO and secure its path to being listed.

However, Lu Liang has never invested in such companies, so even if Mixue approached Tianxing Finance, it would likely be treated as an ordinary project, receiving no special treatment or protection.

But now it’s different; with Wall Street institutions suppressing Chinese concept stocks and forcing Lu Liang to divest from the US stock market, they even blame Tianxing Finance for the continued decline of Chinese stocks.

Lu Liang was disgruntled, so he facilitated JD’s dual listing, intending to create a new stronghold to shake the foundation of the financial system.

Thus, Mixue responding at this time is sure to catch Lu Liang’s favor. Though it might not become a favorite, it will at least receive care before, during, and after listing.

"From this perspective, the Zhang Brothers are indeed talented."

Zhu Hu rubbed his chin, contemplating whether to invest a little before the listing. Even though Golden Sand River focuses on the high-tech industry, not making money if there’s a chance is foolish.

He suddenly froze, as Shen Peng chuckled and said, "Didn’t this advertisement work well? It’s not even fully formed, and it caught the eye of Golden Sand River’s Mr. Zhu."

Zhu Hu couldn’t help but laugh, mocking himself: "These days, everyone knows that following Lu Liang makes money; even following those who follow him makes money."

He couldn’t help but frown: "I just can’t understand why Lu Liang divested from US stocks, could it be just to support Hong Kong stocks?"

If Lu Liang holds such an idea, it would noticeably be like throwing away a watermelon to pick up a sesame seed.

Frankly, even if East Country fully backed Hong Kong stocks, they couldn’t match up to US stocks.

Shen Peng’s brow furrowed; words came to his mouth but quickly swallowed back as he shook his head and said, "I don’t understand, but holding onto the cash and observing is never wrong."

He had heard some rumors from Redwood International, but given their significance, it’s best not to discuss them, even privately.

As they conversed, Gret from Vanguard hadn’t closed his eyes for over 28 hours.

Because after Alibaba, JD’s acceptance of Tianxing Finance’s assistance in dual listing in Hong Kong sparked a return frenzy of Chinese concept stocks.

This led companies initially planning to list in the U.S., sincerely or otherwise, to announce plans to embrace Hong Kong stocks.

The potential loss of East Country’s market made shareholders of the New York Stock Exchange and major conglomerates very unhappy.

Globally, 70% of retail investors are from East Asia, with at least half from East Country; losing Chinese concept stocks would likely result in losing a large portion of East Country retail investors.

Although they were reluctant to acknowledge a fact, no global industry can accept the absence of Eastern Continent Market.

A flurry of questioning calls, like snowflakes, drifted into Gret’s office.

"Rest assured, everyone, everything is under control."

"There’s a Chinese phrase, ’No breaks, no stands; breaking precedes establishment.’"

"As long as the US stocks maintain a long-term upward trend, there’s no need to persuade; they will naturally come back obediently."

"The ceiling of the Xiangjiang market is just too low, it can’t even compare to Tokyo, let alone with the US stocks."

"Lu Liang and East Country wanting to support Xiangjiang to compete with US stocks for market share is utterly nonsense."

After the final call, Gret weakly collapsed onto the sofa, staring blankly at the ceiling.

In his quest for power, he had cornered himself; now, he can only proceed down a dark path, hoping the disaster event brings an unexpectedly significant impact.

At a certain brief moment, the global economic aggregate remains unchanged. Once a country experiences sudden public safety events, capital will urgently flee for safe haven.

The funds will escape to relatively safe places, such as the US Stock Market which has been rising for 11 years.

This is also the underlying logic of why Gret dares to relentlessly suppress Chinese concept stocks, believing firmly that US stocks will continue to rise.

On the other side, Lu Liang also saw Zhang Hongchao’s cooperation invitation.

He glanced at the materials sent by the other party and chuckled, "Mixue really knows how to leverage situations. Reply to Mr. Zhang and arrange a time to meet."

Compared to Luckin, which merely talks, Mixue is clearly more sincere, issuing a formal document hoping for Tianxing’s guidance for their Hong Kong IPO.

Sun Zheyuan nodded and was about to turn to leave when he abruptly stopped and said, "Mr. Lu, Manager Zhuo from Tianxing Automobile is here to report to you."

Since leaving Lu Liang’s side, Zhuo Yifan was transferred to work at Tianxing Automobile, toiling in the workshop for two years, then went to Wuhan to oversee the construction of the second-phase production base.

Compared to the first generation, Wen Chao, almost becoming Lu Liang’s spokesperson in the capital market storming waves, and the third generation, Xu Jiawei, who was sent to Tokyo to assist Sakurada Miyuki, becoming a Governor, the experience of this second generation seems somewhat unremarkable.

It felt like being exiled, yet not quite. In short, the position was very awkward.

Lu Liang nodded, softly saying, "Let him in."

"Alright." Sun Zheyuan took his leave.

After a while, Zhuo Yifan pushed the door open and entered.

"Is Wuhan’s production base ready for inspection?" Lu Liang looked at his appearance, suddenly feeling a bit emotional.

The previously handsome and slender young man now looked like a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties, with dark skin, forehead lines, and even a beer belly.

Zhuo Yifan showed a simple and honest smile: "The engineering project is set for inspection next week, Mr. Wang hopes I could give you a summary report in person."

"This guy." Lu Liang laughed, Wang Xiaofeng probably saw the training of Zhuo Yifan as preparing him to succeed him.

That’s why he let Zhuo Yifan report in person, implying he had no objections and no competitive intentions.

"How’s Wuhan lately?" Lu Liang brewed tea, observing Zhuo Yifan’s reaction casually.

Zhuo Yifan paused, with a face of confusion: "Mr. Lu, I’m not sure what you mean?"

"Just talk about it, both work and life, anything is fine." Lu Liang smiled, still unable to remain indifferent, wanting to do something within his means.

"As for work, it seems there aren’t any problems, everything is going quite smoothly."

Zhuo Yifan suddenly felt guilty, probing: "Has Chen Jinchun been here?"

"During the National Day holiday, she came to play for a few days." Lu Liang couldn’t help laughing, suddenly recalling the resentful expression of his cousin.

Since Xiao Chen returned to the mainland, he has been absent-minded, asking Lu Liang several times about the odds of them ending up together, acting like a lovestruck teenager.

"That big mouth of hers, I just knew it."

Zhuo Yifan showed a face of reluctant honesty and confessed he recently found a girlfriend, with parents on both sides having met, already reaching the discussing marriage stage.

Even though Xiao Chen came to work at Tianxing Automobile, losing the 003 employee code, her position remains transcendent, becoming the company’s most informed person, especially about gossip, there’s almost nothing she doesn’t know.

"Congratulations, there are quite a few happy events in the company lately, Wen Chao also mentioned he’s going to be a father." Lu Liang laughed, though there was a tinge of disappointment in his eyes, not hearing the news he longed for.

He added, "For next week’s base inspection, let Wang Xiaofeng and Hu Weiwei handle it. I have something that can’t be put off."

Zhuo Yifan nodded, then added, "But Mr. Hu probably can’t make it, she’s been ill recently."

"What’s going on?" Lu Liang frowned.

"Seems like acute pneumonia, and it’s quite serious."

Zhuo Yifan was unsure too, having spent time on-site ensuring the construction team’s final touches were done well.

"Pneumonia?" Lu Liang mused. After Zhuo Yifan finished reporting and left, he immediately called Hu Weiwei.

He made several consecutive calls, finally getting connected on the fourth attempt, where a weak voice answered from the other side.

"Hello, is it Mr. Lu? It’s Weiwei." The voice was extremely hoarse, barely articulate.

"Don’t talk, just listen to me." Lu Liang quickly said softly, "I’m sorry, I only just learned about your illness from Zhuo Yifan. Your top priority now is to rest well, don’t worry about work." .

Lu Liang inquired with concern several times, urging Hu Weiwei to recuperate well, only hearing her feeble replies.

Then Lu Liang asked her to pass the phone to her assistant, saying he would understand work matters through her assistant.

A young female voice answered the phone, "Mr. Lu, hello, I’m Xu Jiayun, Mr. Hu’s assistant."

"Little Xu, there are some things I’d like to understand."

Lu Liang spoke solemnly. He was not concerned about the work content, only wanting to know about Hu Weiwei’s recent work schedule.

Subsequently, Lu Liang learned from Xu Jiayun about Hu Weiwei’s past seven days itinerary.

One itinerary caught Lu Liang’s attention.

Last Friday, the Wuhan Military Games opened. Tianxing Automobile lavishly spent 28 million US Dollars as a title sponsor for the event, with Hu Weiwei attending as the brand representative for the opening ceremony that day.