After Divorce, I Can Hear the Future

Chapter 38: Establishing a Private Fund?

On the 16th floor, E District, Yongfeng Building.

Tang Caidie and Chen Jinchun were unpacking, with cardboard piles everywhere. On the desk, there were brand new computers and printers.

Chen Jinchun was chattering away like a magpie, sharing all sorts of little details about her life.

Tang Caidie occasionally smiled or nodded, and the two seemed to get along very well.

When they saw Lu Liang enter, they stopped talking.

Lu Liang smiled, “You two go ahead and chat, take it easy. It’s just the three of us at the company, no need to be formal.”

Tang Caidie took out the purchase orders and invoices. “Mr. Lu, there are still two computers, they’ll be delivered in the afternoon.”

Lu Liang nodded slightly and glanced at the time. “Have you had lunch yet?”

Lu Liang pulled out a few stir-fried dishes he had picked up on the way. “Eat, then take a break before getting back to work.”

“Thanks for the food, Mr. Lu~” Chen Jinchun said with a sincere expression, her hands pressed together in a gesture of thanks.

Lu Liang exchanged a smile with Tang Caidie.

Having fresh graduates in the office was indeed different. They could really help lift the atmosphere.

The three of them gathered around the office desk, eating.

Lu Liang started talking about investing 5 million in a film project. “Zhang from Mahua will be coming over this afternoon. Tang Jie, you should prepare a bit and then hand over the details to them when they arrive.”

“Mr. Lu, is there anything we should pay attention to?” Tang Caidie put down her chopsticks and took out a notebook.

Chen Jinchun, slightly distracted, thought about how the company was getting its first project so soon, with a high investment of 5 million.

She recalled Tang Caidie’s reminder from yesterday and realized that their company did indeed have a lot of potential for development.

However, she suddenly became a bit worried. She didn’t want to leave, but whether she could stay wasn’t up to her.

She was a recent graduate with a three-month probation period, unlike Tang Caidie, who was a full-time employee right from the start.

“No need for details. We’ve already sorted everything out. As long as the contract is fine, just make sure to transfer the funds before 5 PM,” Lu Liang said.

He planned to have Tang Caidie listed as the producer once the contract was finalized, mainly to oversee the flow of funds.

Tang Caidie nodded. With a 20-million-dollar project, their investment was 25%, making them the second-largest investor after Mahua, so they had the right to supervise the funds.

At this moment, the doorbell rang suddenly.

“I’ll get it,” Chen Jinchun said, putting down her chopsticks and hurriedly running to the door.

“Hahaha, coming early doesn’t beat coming at the right time.”

The sound of laughter arrived before the person did. Meng Changkun, holding a lunch box, entered. “A new braised food shop just opened nearby. Their lion head goose tastes just like the one back home. Let’s all give it a try.”

Although he hadn’t mentioned where he was from, his perfect Chao-Pu accent made it obvious.

There were two major exports from Chaoshan: one was business, such as Hong Kong’s Li Chaoren, the small Ma from Shenzhen, and many wealthy businessmen from Chaoshan. The other was food, with lion head goose being hailed as the largest goose breed in the world, with tender and flavorful meat that’s rich but not greasy.

“I’ve tried it before. Let me see if it’s authentic,” Lu Liang said, adding a pair of chopsticks for Meng Changkun.

“Absolutely authentic,” Meng Changkun said proudly.

He was a connoisseur of good food, and the best parts of lion head goose were the neck and liver. He had bought a large box full.

Lu Liang picked up a piece of liver, dipped it in special garlic chili vinegar, and took a bite. The texture was smooth, and the flavor was rich.

The special dipping sauce cut the sweetness and added a refreshing kick, making it impossible to stop eating.

Lu Liang praised, giving a thumbs up. “Brother Kun, only people from Chaoshan really know how to eat.”

Meng Changkun laughed heartily, proud of his heritage. “That’s why they say when it comes to food, look to Guangdong, and when it comes to Guangdong, look to Eastern Guangdong.”

“Don’t be polite, everyone dig in,” Meng Changkun said.

After the meal, Meng Changkun invited Lu Liang upstairs for tea.

“Let’s be frank, if you have a way to make money, maybe we could collaborate.”

Meng Changkun got straight to the point. With gold prices soaring these past few days, Lu Liang had once again made the right judgment.

He had also seen Li Manli’s WeChat moments, showing a profit of over 300 million dollars.

After spending some time with Lu Liang, Meng Changkun believed they were cut from the same cloth—women were just embellishments in life, but when it came to business, they should take a back seat.

Meng Changkun suspected Lu Liang was testing the waters, so he decided to bite.

“Brother Kun, how do you want to collaborate?”

Lu Liang took the cigar that Meng Changkun handed him, held it under his nose, and inhaled its distinctive scent.

He wasn’t used to cigars, but he liked the smell—rich, aromatic, with a hint of bitterness and clarity.

“Have you thought about setting up a private equity fund?” Meng Changkun asked.

He explained that he had connections, and Lu Liang had the means to make money. Together, they would be a perfect match for creating a private equity fund.

Lu Liang lit a 95 cigar that he had brought with him, took a deep drag, and exhaled. “Let’s wait a bit.”

“Wait for what?” Meng Changkun frowned.

“Setting up a private equity fund must have many conditions, right?” Lu Liang said.

“There will be conditions, but as long as we cooperate, we can overcome them,” Meng Changkun emphasized the word “cooperate.”

“Forget it, I’m most afraid of ‘overcoming’ conditions. Let’s wait for the right time,” Lu Liang smiled, his expression meaning more than it seemed.

He had just tried to think from Meng Changkun’s perspective—if he were in his shoes and found someone like him, how would he handle it?

Win-win cooperation? Or use the person as a tool?

The answer was obvious.

Even in a win-win scenario, Lu Liang knew he would be the weaker party.

After all, how could anyone truly believe he could help investors make money with just a diagram?

Lu Liang didn’t want to be Meng Changkun’s pawn, nor did he want to become a mere tool for making money.

Meng Changkun wasn’t embarrassed by his thoughts being exposed. He asked, “When will be the right time?”

“I’ve been thinking about it, but with the current stock market crash and gold reaching its peak, there isn’t a good target right now,” Lu Liang said, laughing lightly. But in truth, he already had a plan.

He intended to rent a brokerage seat and make his name known nationwide, waiting for others to beg to give him money.

That way, he could take control.

Meng Changkun thought for a moment. After a while, his furrowed brows relaxed, and he smiled again.

“Lu Laodi, I have some private savings in my little vault. Can you help me make some extra money?”

Meng Changkun added, “About 50 million. If it loses, I’ll take the loss. If it gains, we split it 50/50.”

Lu Liang was someone with ideas. He no longer sought to be controlled but hoped to maintain the current friendship.

Because financial talent is subjective and dynamic, it’s impossible to control someone like Lu Liang.

Lu Liang was surprised. “Brother Kun, you trust me that much? Aren’t you afraid I’ll run off with the money?”

“Honestly, I was a bit worried at first, but not anymore,” Meng Changkun said, grinning like the Buddha.

Lu Liang cursed in his mind but then paused before saying, “I’ll manage it for you for half a year first. I’ll also contribute 50 million, so we’ll have a total of 100 million.”

“Once you get the money, you can do whatever you want with it. I won’t interfere. Let’s see what happens by mid-December.”

Meng Changkun wasn’t worried about Lu Liang running off with the money. He knew that if Lu Liang truly wanted to make a name for himself in this field, integrity was key.

The two of them went to the business bureau to handle the formalities. Meng Changkun transferred 50 million yuan from his own funds into Lu Liang’s personal account.

Branch Manager Liu’s expression was worse than if he had lost a close relative. Losing 50 million in savings was painful for him.

“Branch Manager Liu, if I exchange dollars for RMB at your bank, can you increase the limit?” Lu Liang suddenly asked.

He wanted to open a new ICBC card and deposit the 100 million funds in it, making it easier to manage his investments. But he was afraid that if he exchanged for RMB, he might face the same issue of insufficient limits as before.

“Of course, Mr. Lu. As long as you need, we’ll assist you with the exchange.

We’ll convert it based on the exchange rate of the day,” Branch Manager Liu said happily, realizing that he had gained a valuable client, and the quarter’s performance was now looking up.

Meng Changkun was startled and quickly said, “Lu Laodi, if you don’t have RMB, just let me know. I can help you exchange it.”

The ability to exchange dollars was very important, both for personal use and for the company. After all, RMB was only useful within China or certain parts of Africa, while USD was universally accepted.

Branch Manager Liu grew anxious. “Mr. Meng, please! We had an agreement, and we’re just holding onto it for you. You can always convert it back.”

He quickly promised several benefits, such as upgrading Lu Liang to an ICBC six-star platinum card, offering 24-hour exclusive customer service, a 20% discount at national five-star hotels, free upgrades on flights, and VIP lounges at major train stations.

Lu Liang was very tempted. He could only say to Meng Changkun, “Sorry Brother Kun, I already told Branch Manager Liu about this. But I have a little left. If you need it, just let me know.”

“It’s not that urgent. Let’s talk next time,” Meng Changkun sighed.

Lu Liang knew that if he needed help, it would be a mutual benefit. If he didn’t, it would be a favor owed.

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