Chapter 192: A Single Battle Ascends to Godhood! The Stars Gather Around the Moon!

Lu Qingshan sat in the back seat of the middle car, watching the bustling streets of Hong Kong Island through the window.

In just a few days, he went from a newly arrived mainland tourist to a billionaire now needing bodyguards and escorts.

The scene he never dared imagine in his past life has now become reality.

"Mr. Lu," Huang Chaowen said, turning around from the front passenger seat, "today's attendees are top figures of Hong Kong Island's business community, even larger than yesterday's gathering. I hear even several rarely seen old‑brand family representatives will be present."

Lu Qingshan raised an eyebrow slightly: "Oh? Who are they?"

"The Bao family, the Huo family, the Guo family, and several shipping magnate representatives," Huang Chaowen listed like a connoisseur. "These people are hard to meet even once, but today they came specially to see you. The HK$1.1 billion myth has shaken the entire Hong Kong Island upper class."

"Damn, Mr. Huang," Lu Qingjun interjected over the intercom, "I've seen all those families in the newspapers! They're the kind of people who make Hong Kong Island tremble three times with a single stomp!"

Huang Chaowen smiled: "Mr. Lu is now that kind of figure. Yesterday's battle already made him a legend in Hong Kong Island's financial sector."

The motorcade slowly entered the Mid‑Level villa district. Through the window, Lu Qingshan saw that today's arrangement was indeed more spectacular than yesterday's. The circular driveway in front of Li Fuying's villa was filled with luxury cars: Rolls‑Royce, Bentley, Ferrari, Porsche, and even a few limited‑edition supercars.

A rough count showed at least twenty‑plus vehicles.

Each was worth a fortune, and some models Lu Qingshan had only seen in magazines in his past life.

"My God!" Lu Qingjun shouted through the intercom from another car, "Second brother, how much are all these cars worth? I counted, and there are six Rolls‑Royces alone!"

"Stop counting, or you'll drop your eyeballs,"

Lu Qingshan replied over the intercom, secretly shocked inside.

Such a setup could indeed be called a top‑level Hong Kong Island business gathering.

Ye Ning's voice came through the intercom: "Mr. Lu, I just saw a Bentley with the license plate 888; it's said to be the car of shipping magnate He Zhiqiang."

"And that red Ferrari," Li Zhi'an added, "its plate is number 1, probably driven by a scion of a major family."

As soon as the car stopped at the villa entrance, a few attendants in white uniforms rushed forward.

A Qiang and three other bodyguards quickly got out, skillfully spreading to four directions to form a protective circle.

This professional maneuver drew the attention of other passing guests.

Just as Lu Qingshan stepped out of the car, the villa's main gate opened, and Li Fuying came out personally, followed by a dozen or so people.

Each wore a respectful smile, their eyes showing obvious awe.

"Mr. Lu!" Li Fuying's voice was full of excitement, "You are today's star! Since last night my phone hasn't stopped ringing; everyone wants a chance to meet you!"

Before Lu Qingshan could respond, a burst of enthusiastic applause rose from behind.

Lu Qingshan turned his head and saw many people standing in the garden at the villa entrance, all clapping for him.

Each was dressed luxuriously and behaved elegantly, clearly members of Hong Kong Island's high society.

"Mr. Lu, mighty!"

"The Stock God has arrived!"

"Congratulations to Mr. Lu for creating a miracle!"

Flattering voices rose one after another, and applause crashed like waves.

Lu Qingshan was taken off guard by the sudden enthusiasm. In his past life he never even dared to imagine such treatment, let alone enjoy it.

"Second brother," Lu Qingjun whispered close to Lu Qingshan's ear, "I feel their gaze at you is more devout than when they look at the God of Wealth!"

Lu Qingshan replied softly, "Stop talking nonsense, mind your image."

"Everyone, you're overpraising me," Lu Qingshan smiled, nodding to the crowd, while thinking: the HK$1.1 billion figure really awakened everyone.

Li Fuying hurried to Lu Qingshan's side, exclaiming excitedly, "Mr. Lu, all these friends came especially to see you! Basically every top figure in Hong Kong Island's business world is here! I dare say even if the Governor showed up, the standards wouldn't surpass this!"

Entering the villa's living room, Lu Qingshan found over thirty people already gathered, all in suits and exuding distinguished bearing.

Priceless masterpieces hung on the walls, crystal chandeliers glittered, and the whole room radiated understated luxury.

Just the Persian carpet on the floor alone told Lu Qingshan it was extremely valuable.

When Lu Qingshan entered, everyone simultaneously fell silent, their gazes all turning toward him.

Being stared at by dozens of eyes full of awe and curiosity gave Lu Qingshan an unprecedented sense of achievement.

In his past life he was just a street vendor, yet now he commands the attention of Hong Kong Island's business elite.

"Mr. Lu! Stock God!" a voice shouted first.

"Mr. Lu, mighty!" another voice followed.

"Congratulations, Mr. Lu, on a complete victory!"

Applause thundered again, igniting the whole living room with the fervent atmosphere.

Lu Qingshan looked around and saw the business magnates he met yesterday—Guo Dongying, Li Jiasheng, Bao Chenggang and others—nodding and smiling at him, their eyes full of respect.

What surprised him further were many new faces, each exuding the dignified aura of long‑time high‑ranking officials.

From their manners and the way they addressed each other, it was clear they were top figures of Hong Kong Island's business community.

Lu Qingjun, following behind Lu Qingshan, stared at the scene and nearly lost his composure: "Second brother, I finally understand what 'the stars gather around the moon' means. Their gaze at you wishes they could worship you like a living bodhisattva!"

Ye Ning was also left speechless by the shock; she never imagined she would one day attend such a top‑level business gathering.

Li Zhi'an and Wang Yuyun were even more nervous, palms sweating, fearing any mistake in such a setting.

Li Fuying's face flushed, as if he were today's protagonist: "Everyone, this is our Hong Kong Island Stock God, Mr. Lu Qingshan! He netted HK$1.1 billion in a single day, creating an immortal legend in Hong Kong Island's financial history!"

As soon as the words finished, thunderous applause rang again in the living room.

Someone even whistled excitedly, making the scene hotter than a concert.

"Mr. Lu!" a silver‑haired yet spry elder stepped forward, "I am Shi Kemin of the Taigu Group, long honored by your name! Your god‑level maneuver truly opened the eyes of us old‑timers..."

Immediately afterward, others also rushed forward to introduce themselves, each name ringing like thunder, each person's status enough to make ordinary people look up to them.

"Mr. Lu, I am Li Zhaolin of Hutchison Whampoa!"

"Mr. Lu, I am He Zhiqiang of the Trust Virtue Group!"

"Mr. Lu, I am Bao Yuming of Kowloon Warehouse!"

One after another, the bigwigs stepped forward to shake hands, their respectful demeanor leaving Lu Qingjun dumbfounded.

He whispered to Ye Ning, "My god, I've heard of all these people's companies; each one is a big, renowned enterprise!"

Lu Qingshan shook hands with them one by one; his expression remained flat, yet the shock in his heart was beyond measure.

In his previous life he was merely a street‑stall vendor, never dreaming that one day he would sit as an equal with the captains of these business empires, let alone be treated with such respect.

This feeling gave him more sense of achievement than earning eleven billion Hong Kong dollars.

Because it signified true success, a magnificent leap from the bottom of society to its pinnacle!

Money can buy many things, but it cannot buy the heartfelt admiration and respect of these business elites.

The applause gradually faded, the whole lounge fell silent, dozens of eyes representing the top of Hong Kong Island's wealth pyramid all fixed on Lu Qingshan, waiting for the newly‑emerged legend to speak.

Li Fuying stepped back half a step, yielding the central spot entirely to Lu Qingshan, his face unable to hide his pride and anticipation.

Lu Qingshan did not speak immediately; he calmly surveyed the room, his gaze sweeping over the faces of those business magnates one by one.

There was not a hint of stage fright nor the swagger of sudden wealth in his eyes, only a composure incongruous with his age, as if the great figures before him, who could make Hong Kong Island tremble with a stomp, were nothing special to him.

That very calm constituted an invisible aura, leaving the veterans present silently amazed.

"Everyone," Lu Qingshan finally spoke, his voice not loud yet clear to each ear, "Thank you, Chairman Li, for your hospitality, and thank you all, friends, for coming to support us today."

He paused briefly, giving everyone a moment to react, then continued, "The stock market's fluctuations yesterday were evident to all. In my view, that was merely a beginning."

The words sparked a slight stir in the lounge.

"Just a beginning?"

That tone was a bit too bold!

But the speaker was Lu Qingshan, a man whose judgment had been proven by facts, and no one dared to refute him lightly.

"Hong Kong Island is a treasure, with many opportunities ahead and even more development to come. Though I, Lu Qingshan, am newly arrived, I also wish to accomplish something here," he said, his gaze sweeping the room again, a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth. "In the days ahead, I hope everyone present will look after me. When we all prosper together, that is the lasting way."

His words fell, lacking grandiose boasts or flowery rhetoric, yet they shook the heart more than any fiery speech.

"Everyone, let's prosper together!"

No one knows who shouted first, and immediately the atmosphere of the lounge ignited.

"Mr. Lu, splendid!"

"Well said! This is how great deeds are done!"

Guo Dongying and Li Jiasheng exchanged glances, each seeing unabashed admiration in the other's eyes.

This young man not only possessed unfathomable tactics but also a win‑win collaborative vision; his future was boundless!

The elder known as Shi Kemin clapped his hands and laughed loudly, "What a 'We all prosper together'! Mr. Lu, as a friend, we at Taigu Group are committed!"

Lu Qingjun, at the back, felt his blood boil; he quietly tugged Ye Ning's sleeve, lowered his voice to an almost inaudible whisper, and said, "Since when did my second brother learn to say this kind of formal talk? It sounds pretty genuine! I heard he used to go down to the countryside; if he spoke more than three sentences to someone, he'd have to fight."

Ye Ning stifled a laugh, gave him a light rebuke, yet the admiration in his eyes grew even stronger.

Seeing the atmosphere reach its peak, Li Fuying, his face flushed, stepped forward, raised his wine glass high, and said, "Everyone! Mr. Lu has made his point crystal clear! The future of Hong Kong Island requires all of us to work together, and it also needs a genius like Mr. Lu to lead! Come, let us take our seats, to our shared future, and to our stock‑god Mr. Lu—cheers!"

"Cheers!" the crowd echoed in unison, raising their glasses.

The banquet hall's grand doors slowly opened, the luxurious feast already set, glittering temptingly under the crystal chandeliers.

The crowd swarmed around Lu Qingshan, marching grandly toward the banquet hall, each person yearning to be a little closer to the wealth god himself.