Huayu: From the Era of Ringtones to Becoming a Legend

Lu Jiuge's heart sank.

He had anticipated that Morgan Stanley would take action, but he hadn't expected them to be so ruthless and openly break off relations.

It's important to know that Qianxing Entertainment can generate billions of US dollars in revenue for investment banks every year, making it a truly high-quality asset.

But only now did he truly see the true nature of the top conglomerates:

Profitability is never their top priority; absolute control is their core objective.

After a few seconds of contemplation, Lu Jiuge looked up at Jonathan:

"Go to America? When are you going?"

Jonathan leaned back on the sofa, his face grave.

"The deadline given by headquarters is within one week."

The phrase "within a week" made Lu Jiuge instantly realize that Morgan Stanley had left him no room to maneuver.

He didn't speak, quickly weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Today, Qianxing Capital has established itself by leveraging its assets in the Kai Tak area, the cultural and entertainment industry, and the Hong Kong business district.

They still have a fighting chance against established local tycoons like the Huo and Zheng families.

Morgan Stanley is a top-tier global conglomerate with extensive capital networks and financial control in various countries. Given its current size, it is simply not qualified to confront them head-on.

He stared at Jonathan and suddenly asked:

"Mr. Jonathan, if I don't go to America, what can Morgan Stanley do to me?"

Jonathan, upon hearing this, did not become angry; he simply shook his head, his tone direct and realistic:

"Mr. Lu, if you refuse to go, no one can force you to go."

"Moreover, Morgan Stanley doesn't have many industrial investments in China, so it can't directly target your local industries."

"At most, your listed entertainment company in South Korea will be targeted by short sellers and have its stock price suppressed."

He paused for a moment, then continued:

"But if you refuse to attend the meeting, Qianxing Capital will be blacklisted by Morgan Stanley from now on."

"You can develop steadily within the country and become a top capital player in Hong Kong and the mainland, but you will never step out of the country and will have no chance to enter the global capital market."

"Mr. Lu, are you content to confine yourself to this place for the rest of your life, never able to step onto the international stage?"

Lu Jiuge frowned and remained silent, but had to admit that those words had hit the nail on the head.

In his strategy, Qianxing Capital's goal from the very beginning was not to remain confined to a small corner of the market.

If all overseas channels are blocked, it's tantamount to cutting off the future potential.

After a moment, he slowly nodded:

"I understand. Qianxing Capital cannot be confined to the territory of China for its entire development; this path is not viable."

Seeing this, Jonathan's expression softened slightly, and his tone became less official and cold, and more personal:

"Mr. Lu, from my personal standpoint, I absolutely support you."

"Back then, I was the one who went against everyone's advice to invest in Qianxing Entertainment Group. I see your abilities and your vision much better than those guys at headquarters who never leave their offices."

"Don't worry about going to the beautiful country. I'll arrange everything after you arrive. No one will deliberately make things difficult or set traps for you. I can guarantee your personal safety 100%."

"But I can't interfere with the outcome of the negotiations. You'll have to deal with the biases and greed at the top yourself."

"OK."

Lu Jiuge slowly uttered a single word, her tone regaining its composure:

"Within a week, I will travel to the United States to personally visit Morgan's headquarters."

"A wise choice."

Jonathan breathed a sigh of relief and stood up to straighten his suit:

"It's getting late. Today is your big day, and I've already told you about this disappointing thing. I don't want to spoil your mood any further."

"Mr. Jonathan, what are you saying? I should thank you for being so honest!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Lu Jiuge shook hands with Jonathan and did not ask him to stay.

After seeing Jonathan off, Lu Jiuge sat alone on the sofa, her emotions complicated.

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He sat alone in the lounge for more than an hour until Zheng Shuyi entered the room, at which point he came to his senses, composed himself, and took a car back to the Deep Water Bay villa.

After changing her clothes and returning to the living room, Zheng Shuyi saw Lu Jiuge still sitting on the sofa in deep thought. She sat down next to him and asked with concern:

"Ninth Brother, you didn't look too good after talking to Jonathan. Did you encounter some problems?"

Lu Jiuge reached out and put his arm around her shoulder, making no attempt to hide anything:

"Jonathan just contacted me. Morgan Stanley has issued an ultimatum, demanding that I go to their headquarters in the US within a week to explain the situation."

Zheng Shuyi's expression changed, her eyes filled with worry:

"Go to the US? Didn't Morgan Stanley say they were going to send someone to audit us? Why are they letting you go?"

"This is not as simple as an audit."

Lu Jiuge touched Zheng Shuyi's hair:

"Morgan Stanley was very unhappy that I bypassed them and established Qianxing Capital on my own. They sent me there to confront me!"

"What should we do then? I'll go with you."

Lu Jiuge looked at Zheng Shuyi, her tone resolute:

"no."

"You are pregnant now, and you need to take care of your pregnancy. Long-haul flights are too risky."

"I'll go check out the situation first. It's just negotiations, not going into danger. There's no need for me to get involved."

Zheng Shuyi bit her lip and nodded silently, suppressing all her worries.

……

The next morning, Lu Jiuge and Zheng Shuyi drove to the Zheng family's old house in Repulse Bay.

Zheng Wutong and Zheng Dongrong were chatting in the living room when they saw Lu Jiuge. Thinking he was there for his wedding, they greeted him with smiles.

"Xiao Lu, just go ahead and do what you need to do. There's no need to bother with these formalities."

Lu Jiuge was slightly taken aback, then smiled calmly:

"Grandpa, Uncle Zheng, I neglected the proper etiquette for returning home. I've come today to discuss important matters."

Zheng Wutong glanced at the embarrassed Lu Jiuge and laughed:

"Come and sit down. The Zheng family doesn't care about those rules. Let's get down to business."

Lu Jiuge sat down and explained how Morgan Stanley had asked her to go to the United States.

Their expressions darkened simultaneously.

Zheng Dongrong frowned:

"The Morgans and their group of overseas tycoons have always been domineering and greedy. If they suddenly call you over, it's definitely not a good thing."

"That's why I came here to explain things to you."

Lu Jiuge's expression was serious:

"While I'm away in the United States, we must hold onto all the land in the Kai Tak Development Zone and not sell or transfer any of it."

"This land was my biggest bargaining chip in the negotiations with Morgan Stanley."

"Don't worry."

Zheng Wutong nodded:

"The Zheng family and your Qianxing Capital are acting in concert; we'll follow your arrangements here."

After explaining the land matter, Lu Jiuge looked at Zheng Shuyi:

"Shuyi, from this moment on, all liquid funds under Qianxing Capital shall be strictly controlled and transferred back to mainland accounts."

"All projects involving overseas channels and overseas investments are suspended. Funds are not allowed to flow out. Everything must remain still until I give further instructions."

"Also, stop disbursing profits from Morgan Stanley for now."

After Lu Jiuge finished giving her instructions, Zheng Wutong slowly spoke:

"Xiao Lu, Morgan Stanley has been rooted for a century and controls the global financial lifeline. Its power is terrifying beyond imagination."

"You must be extremely cautious on this trip, and absolutely must not act impulsively or confront anything head-on."

Lu Jiuge's eyes were firm as she answered:

"Don't worry, sir, I won't act impulsively."

"If this hadn't happened with Morgan Stanley, I was planning to visit the US. Entering 08, the US will present a huge investment opportunity!"

"I'll go over there first and find out the details. When the time is right, our two companies will join forces to seize this opportunity and grab a big slice of the pie in the American capital market!"