The Great Sage Returns from Ten Years of Imprisonment

While chatting sweet nothings with Da Meiyuan on the phone, Lingyun opened relevant financial trading software and financial news websites to check the situation in the international financial market.

Today is the first trading day after the conclusion of the Global Financial Summit, and the trend of the international financial market is basically as Lingyun predicted.

From the Asia-Pacific region to Europe, and then to the stock markets in the Americas that open in the evening, the trends are basically the same.

That means it fluctuated and consolidated, without the widespread surge that many people had expected.

Only the A-share and Hong Kong stock markets, stimulated by the four trillion yuan stimulus plan, opened high and continued to rise, showing a strong momentum throughout the day and standing out from the crowd!

Unlike the stock market, global commodity trading markets saw a surge across the board, sweeping away the slump that had lasted for more than half a month.

The reason for this is also the huge stimulus from China's four trillion yuan stimulus package.

As Lingyun previously stated, China has solidified its role as the world's only anchor of incremental demand, demonstrating an astonishing appetite for all kinds of raw materials.

It is precisely because of this understanding that global commodity markets have seen a surge in prices.

From this point on, the international commodity market officially embarked on a dual-driven pricing model.

The dual-driven pricing model mentioned here refers to two factors: first, the global central bank liquidity easing cycle; and second, China's infrastructure investment and domestic demand.

Unlike other commodities, international crude oil futures prices have continued to decline, heading straight for the abyss!

International oil prices opened at just over $56 today and closed at $53.5, a drop of more than 4% for the day.

This situation was entirely within Ling Yun's expectations. Looking at the plummeting international oil prices on the computer screen, he simply chuckled softly.

"$53, harvest time is getting closer."

He muttered to himself and continued to tease Da Meiyuan on the phone.

After chatting for a while, he ended the call.

Afterwards, he made a separate phone call to Jia Jingwen, Leilei, and Yanzi, to show that he couldn't show favoritism.

Like Da Meiyuan, the three beauties are looking forward to their upcoming trip to Hong Kong Island and can't wait to fly there to meet Lingyun!

Lingyun naturally looked forward to their arrival in Hong Kong, so he could have them on both sides – wouldn't that be wonderful!

Besides discussing dating in Hong Kong Island, Lingyun also asked the three beauties about their jobs and their respective family situations.

Since confirming her pregnancy, Alyssa Chia has quickly reduced her workload.

In just three or four days, she turned down many things and has been staying at home to rest and prepare for her pregnancy.

In her view, the most important task now is to protect the fruit of her love with Lingyun; everything else has to wait.

Including making money and acting, she is not short of money at all now. Her ambition in the entertainment industry has rapidly decreased, and she has become much more indifferent!

She knew very well that she didn't have the talent to become a performing artist; at best, she was just an above-average actress.

If you don't lack money, why get so hung up on this?

Instead of focusing on her own career, she should transfer her resources to the company's artists and stay home to focus on her pregnancy.

We'll decide which path to take after the baby is born.

Perhaps continue her acting career, or go into business management, or both—do whatever you like!

But one thing is certain: no matter which path we take in the future, it will be smooth sailing, for all roads lead to Rome!

Ling Yun strongly agreed with Jia Jingwen's idea.

From the perspective of protecting his child's health and safety during pregnancy, he also hopes that Alyssa Chia will temporarily retire and go home to rest and prepare for childbirth.

Unlike Alyssa Chia, Leilei and Yanzi are more career-oriented.

Leilei is a teacher at the Normal University and enjoys her job, so she doesn't want to quit for the time being.

As for Yanzi, as Da Meiyuan said, she has some ambitions and wants to become a fashion media tycoon!

Siyuan Capital's previous acquisition of the fashion magazine company, as well as several other fashion magazines, has completed initial restructuring and reorganization, and its development prospects are bright.

As the junior owner of a media company, Yanzi has been living a very comfortable and fulfilling life lately.

The actions and negotiations regarding Hearst Media have reached a critical stage.

In just over half a month, Lingyun will be able to achieve his goal.

By acquiring a stake in Hearst Corporation as a strategic investor, establishing a series of collaborations, and ultimately gaining entry into the Hearst Corporation board of directors, they have entered the North American media market!

Once this goal is achieved, Siyuan Capital's media companies will begin to take shape as a media empire!

Seeing such a bright future, how could the swallow bear to give up this opportunity!

After finishing my call with Yanzi and the others, it was already around 10:30 p.m.

After hanging up the phone, Ling Yun checked the international financial market again; nothing unexpected had happened.

Then he looked at APEC-related news, then closed the financial software and websites one by one, then turned off the computer and stood up from the boss's chair.

But he did not immediately leave the study and return to the master bedroom to rest.

Instead, he picked up his phone, went to the balcony of his study, and called Zhang Lu while admiring the beautiful scenery below the mountain.

When the call connected, he first inquired about the situation in Beijing, then about the progress of negotiations with Hearst Corporation, and the progress of the acquisition, etc.

Attorney Zhang recounted everything that had happened in the past few days, down to the smallest detail.

Over the past few days, his lawyers and acquisition team have been carrying out a series of actions exactly according to the plan devised by Ling Yun!

Everything went very smoothly without any problems.

After listening to Zhang Lu's introduction, Ling Yun was very satisfied with their work performance and nodded in approval.

Then, he changed the subject.

"Attorney Zhang, please pack your things quickly and come to Hong Kong Island in a couple of days so we can meet and discuss the work arrangements for the coming period."

"There are some things that are not convenient to discuss over the phone, especially operational details. We need to meet in person to discuss them in detail and to formulate and sign some important agreements and documents."

"More importantly, I want to build a private legal team on Hong Kong Island, which will include not only lawyers, but also elite talents such as accountants and actuaries."

"In the coming months, I will launch a series of secret acquisitions in Hong Kong Island, and even send teams to Europe and the United States to acquire some companies and equity assets that I have my eye on."

"For confidentiality reasons, I intend to entrust you with the task of assembling this legal team and acquisition team. We will discuss the details when you come to Hong Kong Island."

Upon hearing this good news, Zhang Lu was overjoyed.

"That's great, Lingyun. I'll take care of what I'm doing tomorrow, and then I'll fly to Hong Kong to see you the day after."

"Thank you for your trust in me and our law firm. Rest assured, I will handle this matter perfectly for you!"

"I must say, your pace of development is truly astonishing, and your ambition and appetite are astounding; my imagination can't keep up."

"Haha, it's not as exaggerated as you say."

Ling Yun smiled and said politely, then continued:

"You don't need to rush to Hong Kong Island. After you finish what you're doing tomorrow, go home and spend a couple of days with your family to relax!"

"We can fly to Hong Kong Island this Friday and have a proper discussion over the weekend!"

"If you come to Hong Kong Island the day after tomorrow, I'm not sure I'll have time to discuss work with you. Yuanyuan and the others are coming to Hong Kong Island the day after tomorrow."

Zhang Lu was visibly taken aback for a moment, then chuckled softly.

"Haha, I understand, I understand. You're just saying you love the beauty more than the power!"