After the Divorce, I Could Hear the Voice of the Future
Chapter 431 - 428: Reincarnation is the Turning Point of Fate

"Mr. Lu, he won't be interested."

Liu Qing's face was frosty, her words measured and deliberate as she looked at the others with a distinctly warning gaze.

Although she was employing a strategic retreat to advance, if Lu Liang were to intervene, her retreat might become a permanent one.

Two roadshows had frozen funds exceeding two hundred billion US dollars, and the listing had risen for three consecutive days, with an increase of 224%.

It could be said that Lu Liang had propelled Panda to a position it didn't belong. Whether its current market value was a castle in the air remained to be seen, but its achievements were evident to all.

From the perspective of assisting companies with US listings, Lu Liang could perhaps replace Liu Qing.

This thought, like a virus, spread through everyone's minds as they turned to Cheng Wei, hoping he could be decisive this time.

Cheng Wei met their gazes firmly, "Mr. Liu, why are you so certain? Have you already inquired with Mr. Lu?"

Liu Qing was at a loss for words; she couldn't help but look at everyone, hope flickering in their eyes.

Their gazes alone signified agreement with Cheng Wei's proposal: to invite Lu Liang to assist DiDi with its listing.

She maintained a cold expression and shook her head, "No, Mr. Cheng might as well try. If Mr. Lu is willing to help, that would be more than welcome."

Liu Qing realized that Cheng Wei had long been plotting, and today's board meeting was a trap specifically set for her.

Zhu Hu, Shen Peng, and even Lu Liang were part of Cheng Wei's scheme, and she was caught off guard without any defense.

With the enemy concealed and herself exposed, it was an unfair contest. She had to avoid their sharp edges and wait for an opportunity to counter-attack.

Cheng Wei looked at the board members, inquiring, "If no one objects, shall we approach Mr. Lu to discuss?"

"Mr. Cheng's proposal is indeed good. Mr. Lu's capabilities and network are well known; we can give it a try."

"Trying doesn't cost us anything. If Lu Liang can help DiDi go public, it's worth paying a price."

Zhu Hu, maintaining a poker face, injected a precaution, suggesting that inviting Lu Liang would come with a price if DiDi successfully went public.

Cheng Wei nodded, adding, "Of course, there's no such thing as a free lunch, nor is there help without cost."

Liu Qing watched coldly as the pair orchestrated their act. Now she was completely sure; this was a well-calculated scheme.

But she still didn't know what price Cheng Wei was willing to pay to persuade Lu Liang to get involved.

A representative from Goldman Sachs whispered gently, "Jean, let's wait and see."

Liu Qing had come from Goldman Sachs; naturally, they supported all of her decisions unconditionally.

But the current situation overwhelmed them, and they could only feign weakness to the enemy, planning their next move after returning.

Liu Qing's emotions gradually stabilized, as if unaffected, she watched Cheng Wei and the others perform their self-directed play.

Cheng Wei noticed, but didn't say anything.

It was just that he felt a pity; he wished Liu Qing would panic and make mistakes in desperation.

But if that were the case, she wouldn't be Liu Qing. They had only taken advantage of the momentum to catch her by surprise.

Next, it all depended on Lu Liang.

"I understand. At the next board meeting, mention the demands I put forward."

"2% of the equity, at least 15% of the voting rights. This way, our three parties will control 58% of the voting rights."

"Based on a 50 billion US dollar valuation, I'll put in one billion dollars to join. If the listing fails after a year, I'll get a full refund."

"The investor representative will be Tianxing Technology. Tianxing Investment doesn't have enough funds to bring forth one billion dollars."

Lu Liang thought for a moment; one billion dollars equated to sixty-seven billion RMB—Tianxing Investment had only twenty-four billion on its books.

Tianxing Technology, on the other hand, had sixty-nine point five billion RMB in its accounts. After all, the engineering projects were due for completion around April or May of next year.

The production lines could only be installed after completion; the funds lying idle in the bank could well be put to use.

DiDi held a 20% stake in Tianxing Technology. Tianxing Technology investing in DiDi would also constitute a cross-shareholding, and it was a well-justified move.

Cheng Wei responded, "Understood, Mr. Lu. But tomorrow is National Day, and the board meeting will probably be postponed to the 3rd."

"That's fine, just let me know."

Lu Liang was dedicated to child-rearing, while Su Wanyu and Zheng Xiaoxuan were visiting Modu, returning to their alma mater. They left him to care for their child.

The two-month-old was growing longer, cuter hair, her big sparkling eyes and soft little cheeks becoming increasingly endearing.

"In a few days, you'll be going to the United Kingdom with Mommy. The next time I see you, it will probably be the end of the year."

Lu Liang lay on the bed, playfully tickling the little one with his index finger. At two months old, she couldn't even crawl yet; her little hand could only instinctively clinch onto Lu Liang's finger.

"It's been two months, and it seems your dad hasn't given you any gifts, not even a pacifier."

Lu Liang gently stroked her cheek, feeling guiltier the more he thought about it, and decisively called Xu Jiawei to compensate with financial means.

The transfer of three properties was quickly arranged—one in Yangpu University City and two in Green City Puhwan, with a market value exceeding 140 million.

The baby's pinky dipped in some red mud and pressed against nine contracts, in triple copies, totaling three properties.

Lu Liang held her, grinning, "Wait for mommy to come back and sign, and then you'll officially be a homeowner in Modu."

"..."

Xu Jia Wei forced a smile, feeling almost numb.

A baby born two months ago now owned three apartments in Modu.

A lifetime of striving may not bring others to the finish line, yet this little one had already crossed it three times. And when she came of age, she would even have the opportunity to choose her nationality anew.

Indeed, the turning point of fate was not the college entrance exam, but birth itself. A right birth outweighed a hundred correct choices.

"Wow~ Why are there so many people in Modu? I'm not going to Beijing; I want to go back to the United Kingdom," Zheng Xiaoxuan just got back and couldn't help but complain. The streets, the Bund, the Oriental Pearl, everywhere was crowded.

Thinking about tomorrow being National Day and their next stop being Beijing, she suddenly felt the urge to retreat and just stay home.

"I told you there would be a lot of people, but you didn't believe me and wanted to join the fun," Su Wanyu said with a faint smile, holding two thermoses in her hand and carrying two ladies' coats on her arm.

Just like before when she would go out with Lu Liang, she was always in charge of carrying small items—charging cables, power banks, water, and their wallets and phones.

As soon as she got home, she rushed to wash her hands and sanitize, waiting to cool down before hurrying to the crib.

"What's wrong with her palm?" Su Wanyu suddenly noticed the baby's palms were red, as if stained with paint.

"Just as you've returned, could you sign her name for her?" Lu Liang said with a smile, stopping Xu Jia Wei as he was about to leave.

He instructed Su Wanyu where to sign as the guardian on the contract.

"Property registration?"

Zheng Xiaoxuan ran over to join in, surprised, "Is it the one we're living in?"

If she had not visited Su Wanyu's home and the ancestral house in Chaoshan, she might even think that the standard of living was so high everywhere in the country.

Everywhere there were large flats of several hundred square meters with prime river views, the Bund right outside, and People Road at the rear.

Lu Liang nodded and said, "There are actually two here, plus the one Yu used to live in at University City."

Zheng Xiaoxuan asked curiously, "Is it very expensive?"

"Enough to buy a manor," he replied.

Lu Liang noticed Su Wanyu hadn't started signing and said impatiently, "What are you dawdling for? It's not for you."

Su Wanyu sounded pitifully compliant, "Oh," and obediently signed her name as the guardian on all nine contracts.

Hearing about the possibility of buying a manor, Zheng Xiaoxuan turned into a money lover, "Mr. Lu, would you mind having an extra daughter?"

Lu Liang smirked, "Then call me daddy and see, Yu will be your mother from now on."

"Is that incest?" Zheng Xiaoxuan muttered softly, clearly not addressing Lu Liang, but rather Su Wanyu.

Xu Jia Wei's eyes twitched as he quickly gathered up the contracts, "Mr. Lu, I'll leave now if there's nothing else."

He feared that if he stayed longer, any startling news might make it impossible for him to leave.

"Go ahead."

Lu Liang gave a slight nod, glaring at Zheng Xiaoxuan, unsure if keeping her was a good or bad thing.

Although she was a woman, the thought of her causing trouble was no longer hidden from others.

Fortunately, Su Wanyu didn't seem to have heard and suddenly asked in a muffled voice, "Why are you suddenly being so nice to me?"

"When have I ever been unkind to you?" Lu Liang asked with a smile.

Su Wanyu fell silent. Upon reflection, Lu Liang never seemed to treat her poorly.

If not for his philandering, he truly was a thoroughly good man.

This thought only made her more conflicted. Lu Liang and Li Manli were probably still together.

Suddenly, a cry broke her thoughts.

Su Wanyu instinctively checked the diaper and hurriedly took the little one to the bathroom, "She's pooped."

Lu Liang turned to Zheng Xiaoxuan, his tone getting colder, "Ms. Zheng, I think it's necessary to tell you, if you don't hide your thoughts, don't blame me for being unwelcoming."

Su Wanyu was an adult, and having been around so long, she likely noticed Zheng Xiaoxuan's interests were questionable.

She might not be able to accept it but should be trying to understand. However, Siqing was different, still an infant.

If she grew up cared for by Zheng Xiaoxuan, her future thoughts might well be influenced by her.

Lu Liang did not want this to happen, and to prevent it, it was best to nip it in the bud.

Zheng Xiaoxuan snorted coldly, "Lu Liang, I'm not one of your people, you're being a bit too controlling."

"I've already spoken nicely, if you want to try me, go right ahead."

Lu Liang's expression remained steady, no fluctuation, as if discussing an ordinary matter.

Zheng Xiaoxuan stared at him for a long time, clenched her teeth, and said in a muffled voice, "I get it, it won't happen again."

Lu Liang suddenly smiled, "Still planning to go to Beijing? I'll be going in a few days; we can go together if you like."

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