Huayu: From the Era of Ringtones to Becoming a Legend

Lu Jiuge's sudden answer surprised everyone present.

In their view, Lu Jiuge should have no room to resist Morgan's pressure.

Lu Jiuge glanced at the stunned crowd and softened her tone:

"Everyone, I think you've misunderstood."

"I founded Qianxing Capital not to break away from Morgan Stanley, nor to embezzle profits."

The goal is to better integrate resources in the Asia-Pacific region, expand and strengthen Qianxing Entertainment's business, and ultimately generate more profits for Morgan Stanley.

"As for the failure to report the business layout in a timely manner, it is simply because the business in Hong Kong and the mainland is too complicated, and the projects in the Kai Tak development area involve a wide range of interests."

I need to first sort out all the assets, coordinate all the accounts, and stabilize the company's equity structure.

Once everything is in order, a detailed report will be submitted to headquarters, and arrangements will be made accordingly.

This tactic of feigning retreat to advance was something Lu Jiuge had planned long before she set off for New York.

His tone was humble, his posture was very low, and every word he said conveyed obedience and cooperation. Anyone who saw him would think that he had given in.

Jonathan sat to the side, listening to Lu Jiuge's words, and couldn't help but be taken aback.

He hadn't expected Lu Jiuge to show weakness so readily, without any forceful resistance. This was completely different from the Lu Jiuge he remembered.

The Morgan executives present softened their expressions slightly upon hearing Lu Jiuge's words of concession.

They thought Lu Jiuge would put up a strong fight, but they didn't expect her to give in so easily.

The elderly white man in the main seat, Morgan Johnson, vice president of Morgan Investment Bank, frowned, clearly not expecting Lu Jiuge to be so compliant.

His prepared methods of applying pressure were rendered useless.

Lu Jiuge glanced at the executives' faces in the conference room and knew in her heart that she had passed the first hurdle.

Before Morgan Johnson and the others could launch another attack, he continued, his tone even more sincere:

"Everyone, Qianxing Capital's business is still in the sorting-out stage, and many accounts and asset integrations will take time."

Making a hasty decision will only affect future cooperation and harm Morgan Stanley's interests.

Having laid the groundwork, Lu Jiuge revealed the purpose of their meeting today:

"I implore headquarters to grant me a two-month observation period."

"In the next two months, I will do my best to sort out all the industries in Hong Kong and the mainland, coordinate all the accounts, and stabilize the equity structure of Qianxing Capital."

Once everything is sorted out, we'll discuss the details of future cooperation and management with everyone.

"During this period, I will remain in New York and will not do anything that would harm the interests of Morgan Stanley."

His words were so tactful and considerate, saving face for everyone and leaving no one with a reason to refuse.

The executives present exchanged glances and began to whisper among themselves.

The intention of these high-ranking officials was merely to control and manipulate Qianxing, not to completely suppress it.

Now that Lu Jiuge has taken the initiative to back down and is willing to stay in New York, they have achieved the result they wanted.

A moment later, Morgan Johnson stared at Lu Jiuge, his tone carrying a warning:

"Okay, we'll trust you this time and give you a two-month observation period."

"For the next two months, you'd better behave yourself, follow our instructions, and sort out all the asset accounts. Don't try anything clever."

"If we discover that you have broken any promises, made any unauthorized arrangements, or are still trying to break free from our control, you will bear the consequences."

Morgan Stanley will immediately use all its capital resources to launch a comprehensive crackdown on your Qianxing Capital. You will bear the consequences!

Lu Jiuge felt a sense of relief, but her expression remained respectful as she stood up and bowed.

"Thank you all for your understanding. I will certainly live up to your trust, do my job honestly, and never resort to any underhanded tactics."

"Alright, since that's the case, let's end our conversation here. Go and prepare. We'll talk again in two months."

Morgan Johnson waved his hand, his tone tinged with impatience.

Lu Jiuge didn't linger. She bowed slightly, then turned and walked straight out of the conference room.

The moment Lu Jiuge stepped out of the Morgan building, her humble and submissive expression vanished.

He glanced back at the Morgan Stanley headquarters building, gave a cold laugh, got into the Rolls-Royce Jonathan had given him yesterday, and instructed Zheng Liang in the driver's seat:

"Drive back to the villa."

"good!"

Zheng Liang started the car, lightly pressed the accelerator, and drove away from Morgan headquarters.

Looking at Lu Jiuge's displeased expression in the rearview mirror, Zheng Liang asked curiously:

"Ninth Brother, did the negotiations not go well today?"

Lu Jiuge hummed in agreement, offering no further explanation.

"These foreigners think too highly of themselves. Ninth Brother, we absolutely cannot back down, or it will be very difficult for us to establish ourselves on Wall Street in the future."

"Lower your head?"

Lu Jiuge leaned back in her chair, her fingertips lightly tapping her knees, her smile growing colder.

"I've secured a two-month grace period today. With these two months to plan, if Morgan Stanley still dares to treat me like this, they'll be lucky!"

"The more they look down on me now, the more they will regret it later. Just wait and see."

Just as she finished speaking, Lu Jiuge's phone rang suddenly; it was Jonathan calling.

Lu Jiuge pressed the answer button, her tone calm:

"Mr. Jonathan."

"Mr. Lu, please don't go back to the villa yet. I'll wait for you at the Harman Private Club next to the company so we can have a few words alone."

Jonathan lowered his voice, with a hint of caution.

Lu Jiuge pondered for a few seconds and did not refuse:

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Lu Jiuge hung up the phone and looked at Zheng Liang:

"Turn around and head to the Harman Private Club next to Morgan Stanley."

"good!"

Zheng Liang didn't ask any more questions and simply turned the steering wheel.

Ten minutes later, the car stopped in the private club's parking lot. Lu Jiuge told Zheng Liang to wait in the car while she went to see Jonathan alone.

Inside the private room, Jonathan had already poured red wine. Seeing Lu Jiuge enter, he gestured for him to sit down and said with a serious expression:

"Mr. Lu, your attitude in the meeting room today surprised me."

Lu Jiuge sat down, picked up the red wine on the table, and took a sip:

"When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. There's no need to confront them head-on; it's not worth the trouble."

That's true, but don't let your guard down.

Jonathan spoke with unusual seriousness:

"The people in the meeting room today are only a portion of the senior executives. There are many veterans within Morgan Stanley who are far more hostile towards you than they are."

"Those people have never tolerated outsiders, let alone Chinese capital. They look down on you from the bottom of their hearts and have always wanted to take over Qianxing Capital directly. They won't wait two months at all."

"I know you're not one to be subservient, but you must keep a low profile for a while. Don't be too flamboyant, and don't give them any leverage over you, or I won't be able to protect you."

Lu Jiuge swirled the wine in her glass, looked up at Jonathan, and spoke casually:

"Mr. Jonathan, you are the eldest son of the owner of Morgan Stanley. I am very curious about your purpose in doing this."