After the Divorce, I Could Hear the Voice of the Future

"The top figure in the crypto world among post-'90s?"

"A disciple of Old Ma at Lake University?"

On the way to the airport, Lu Liang browsed through Sun Yuchen's detailed profile.

Beijing University Chinese Department, once went for an exchange in Xiangjiang, graduated and studied in the United States, Master of Law at the University of Pennsylvania.

Returned home in 2012 to intern at Southern Weekend, specializing in hot topics of public opinion, and always leaving his name at the end of every article.

Therefore, he was considered a big name on Zhihu and Weibo, with hundreds of thousands of fans across the internet.

In 2013, he went abroad again, joining a digital payment company in San Francisco, which mainly dealt with Borui Coin.

After years of deep study and understanding, he returned home again and founded Tron Coin based on Borui Coin's open-source infrastructure.

Last September, Bitcoin prices soared, Tron Coin also received million US Dollar-level Series A financing from IDG Capital, Zhongke Capital, and several other investment institutions.

"Hello, I am Lu Liang, I am heading out now, let's talk when I return."

Lu Liang contemplated for a moment and called Sun Yuchen, explaining why he couldn't meet him now.

Although Bitcoin fell below 8000 US Dollars, considering how much Wall Street institutions value this market, a second wave will come sooner or later.

Zhao Changpeng has already fallen, they need to support a new evangelist, Sun Yuchen, born in the post-'90s, might be a good choice since young people are highly receptive, and most coin players are also post-'90s.

Not sure if the Wall Street institutions have approached him yet, if not, Lu Liang wouldn't mind giving him a boost of good fortune.

Sun Yuchen was stunned upon hearing this, unexpectedly Lu Liang returned the call personally, so he hurriedly asked, "Mr. Lu, are you boarding at Puxin Airport?"

"Yes, what's up?" Lu Liang asked in confusion.

"Mr. Lu, I am very close to Xinpu Airport right now, should I head over and wait for you there?"

Sun Yuchen knew it was presumptuous to visit suddenly, and quickly explained, "A few days ago, the head of New Horizon Fund contacted our company, and I haven't decided whether to accept their funding yet. I hope you can give me some advice."

Although it was vague, he believed Lu Liang understood.

"It's now 1:30 PM, I'll arrive at the T2 terminal around 2 o'clock; the plane is scheduled to take off at 2:30 PM sharp." Lu Liang thought for a moment, then informed him of the detailed schedule.

"Alright, Mr. Lu, see you later then."

Sun Yuchen was overjoyed, immediately drove off, speeding over 100 to make sure he arrived at the airport before 2 PM.

Being a lackey for Western institutions and becoming an evangelist in the crypto world is indeed a coveted role for many.

But Sun Yuchen was unwilling due to Zhao Changpeng's cautionary tale, being marginalized without any power to resist.

Tron Coin could accept funding from New Horizon, but should not let them dominate, hence he thought of Lu Liang.

Domestically, only one team can contend with Wall Street institutions, and the state-backed ones are not suitable to intervene, making Lu Liang the best choice.

According to Forbes, Lu Liang's Xingheng Capital founded in Tokyo is highly likely investing in Bitcoin.

This shows he knows and understands this market, but doesn't want to step forward himself, so he partnered with Mitsui Sumitomo and Hyundai Group, even having the company affiliated under Mitsui Sumitomo's name.

Passing through the elevated road at the airport, from afar, Lu Liang saw a young man of about twenty-seven or twenty-eight at the entrance.

Standing by the roadside, looking around, he had a slightly long face with slick, combed-back hair, wearing a dark wool coat, black leather shoes, dressed very formally.

Lu Liang rolled down the car window and beckoned.

With a broad smile, Sun Yuchen jogged over, "Mr. Lu, hello, I am Sun Yuchen."

Like a bellboy, he opened the back door carefully, fearing Lu Liang might accidentally bump into it, even using one hand to shield the door edge.

"Mr. Sun, let's go inside and talk."

Lu Liang nodded slightly, walking briskly into the terminal, paused, "Can you come inside?"

"I can."

Sun Yuchen nodded continuously, careful as he was, he wouldn't forget something so vital; he casually purchased a same-day ticket earlier to be able to enter the airport with Lu Liang.

After passing security, they arrived at Lu Liang's lounge in Puxin Airport; the annual custodial fee of tens of millions provided him a private lounge at the airport.

Like a suite in a five-star hotel, stocked with refreshments and drinks and equipped with a private manager.

Sun Yuchen showed a flash of envy in his eyes, he's from the post-'90s era, while Lu Liang is from the post-'80s era, seeming like two generations, yet there's only a five-year gap.

A mere five-year difference, but Lu Liang's brilliance shines so brightly that peers feel powerless, discouraged from even trying to catch up.

To those unfamiliar with finance, he appears as a frog in a well looking up at the moon; to those familiar with finance, he appears as an ephemeral mayfly gazing at the sky.

Because genius traders are most likely to be treated as pawns by the powerful or fattened for slaughter by the national team.

Later, some analyzed that Lu Liang did two things in the early stages to avoid harm.

First, he quickly went abroad and aimed for the world; second, he established a private equity firm and formed strategic alliances.

By the time he developed to the middle stage, anyone trying to exploit him found Lu Liang already had a vast network and could reach the highest authorities.

Although Big A is like mud that can't hold a wall, East Country is, after all, the financial market of the world's second-largest economy, and the higher-ups hope the financial industry can produce a leader.

Though hoping for the impossible, sometimes reality is just this miraculous; such a leader did indeed emerge in this financial desert.

With access to high-level authorities and a unique national position, Lu Liang smoothly passed the middle stage.

In an instant, he reached the late stage.

During this period, Lu Liang's size forced the leaders to face a question: capitalism or socialism.

In the end, Lu Liang maneuvered flexibly and began developing the new energy industry while actively promoting the sector's overall growth.

With the finance in his left hand and industry in his right, he earned from abroad and developed the new industry pushed by the country domestically.

He directly formed his own faction and achieved a flawless standing.

Lu Liang waved his hand to dismiss the idle people in the lounge, smiling, tapping lightly on the watch on his wrist.

It's now 2:10, leaving Sun Yuchen less than twenty minutes.

Sun Yuchen pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. Lu, New Horizon Fund intends to invest 30 million US Dollars in Tron, holding 20% shares. New Horizon Fund belongs to Huaxia LeForte Fund, which is wholly owned by BlackRock."

Lu Liang nodded slightly: "Go on, but talk about something I'd be interested in."

Sun Yuchen furrowed his brow, falling into thought again, and after a while said, "I don't want to become the second Zhao Changpeng."

"Mr. Lu, I still hold 82% of Tron shares and am willing to transfer you 40% shares at the price of one US Dollar."

"Without any strings attached, I just hope that if one day I face the same situation as Zhao Changpeng, you'd help me out a little."

He has nothing that interests Lu Liang, so he could only offer half of his wealth in exchange for a verbal promise from Lu Liang.

Lu Liang suddenly laughed: "Mr. Sun, unearned rewards are not accepted and I am not interested in cryptocurrency either."

As the words fell, Sun Yuchen's heart sank to the bottom, he thought for a long time, showing anguish, stood up and bowed deeply to Lu Liang: "Mr. Lu, sorry, excuse me for disturbing you."

"Mr. Sun, you're giving up already?"

Lu Liang raised the corners of his mouth, stopping the departing Sun Yuchen: "If there's time, why not accompany me for a trip to New York."

He is indeed not interested in domestic cryptocurrency, but that doesn't mean he can't help.

He plans to go to New York first, then Detroit, planning to stay in the United States for five to six days.

If Sun Yuchen has time, he can come along; as for after the trip, however he plans to boast, Lu Liang won't admit but also won't clarify.

Sun Yuchen felt a bit lost, like he'd encountered unexpected wealth. He knew he only needed silent consent, best not to ask more, assuming Lu Liang appreciated him and was willing to lend a hand, but he couldn't help asking: "Mr. Lu, why help me?"

As long as he accompanies Lu Liang abroad, accidentally being photographed during business activities.

Lu Liang won't explain, but Sun Yuchen could totally boast afterward, saying Lu Liang thought highly of Tron Coin.

With Lu Liang's domestic fame, Tron Coin could easily enter the top tier of domestic cryptocurrency.

"Just consider it as I find you quite agreeable."

Lu Liang smiled, stood up again, and tapped his watch: "You have ten minutes, hope you make it before the plane takes off."

With that, Lu Liang left the lounge for the boarding gate, Sun Yuchen froze, having hurried out without his passport.

On the other side, Lu Liang had already stepped onto the jetway, passing by Lin Yan, suddenly saying: "Delay closing the cabin door by ten minutes."

Lin Yan looked completely puzzled but still nodded: "Alright, Mr. Lu."

Lu Liang suddenly turned back, leaned close to her ear, softly said: "Happy birthday~"

Lin Yan froze slightly, her pretty face turned red as a cool chain-like item appeared in her hand.

Lu Liang, smiling, acted as if nothing happened, settled into the luxurious seat at the front of the cabin.

January 9th, not a special day, yet memorable to him because Lin Yan shares the same birthday as his mother.

After seven in the morning, Lu Liang was still asleep when bombarded by calls from Lu Ya, reminding him that today is their mother's fifty-fifth birthday.

Lu Liang would probably not make it back and likely forgot, so she helped buy a jade bracelet for him, giving him a heads-up, after all, if he couldn't make it, he should at least call and not spoil the surprise.

Lu Liang called his mom, sent some money to Lu Ya, and suddenly remembered it was also Lin Yan's birthday, thus bought a necklace on the way.