In the first few days of the National Day, Lu Liang stayed in Beijing, continuously attending high-level meetings of Douyin, Li Xiang, and JD.
With Penguin Group standing behind Pinduoduo, and despite Douyin being co-founded by Yang Zhenyuan and Lu Liang, Zhang Yiming guarded against him as if he were a thief. Therefore, Lu Liang decided to place multiple bets by choosing to support Daqiangzi.
So, under the name of Tianxing Financial Group, he invested 2 billion US Dollars, acquiring a 5% stake to help JD join this late-stage e-commerce melee.
That night, Daqiangzi held a family dinner at his luxury apartment in Beijing and invited Lu Liang to attend, hosting warmly with his wife.
After a few cups of baijiu, he wrapped an arm around Lu Liang's shoulder, saying a few heartfelt words: "Liangzi, at our level, money is already external; we only seek a reputation during and after our lifetime."
"But it's easier said than done. You may not want to make money, but the investors do."
