"Crash!" With a mighty roar, Gao Liang raised a colossal金刚palm, cleaving a tree the thickness of a large bowl in two right in mid-air. Then, Chen Yuting, Dong Jiao, and Ying'er all embraced and kissed their beloved man together. Gao Liang had now become a strong, radiant man—indeed a true embodiment of the Light God, no exaggeration. The title of Divine Warrior was well earned. In this undisturbed, tranquil space, Gao Liang and his five wives freely and passionately loved and cherished one another, their intimacy deepening with every moment. Chen Yuting felt deeply cherished by her man, Dong Jiao enjoyed being lavishly favored by Gao Liuang, while Ying'er once again found herself firmly claimed and passionately desired by him. Through their profound, life-giving union—spanning both body and soul—their bond was elevated to a new level. They could love whenever they wished, and act whenever they felt moved. In this moment, they forgot the纷frenzy of the mortal world, the relentless competition for fame and fortune across the cosmos, and simply lived the life they truly desired. Yet, Highlight was unaware that humanity beneath the space had faced an unprecedented catastrophe. Having conquered the divine and magical realms, and enjoying a happy, fulfilling life with his beloved wives in their idyllic retreat in outer space, he found himself at a turning point—on Earth, a global economic crisis had erupted. "Black Thursday! The U.S. stock market collapsed in a flash, with a ten-minute plunge, wiping out over ten trillion dollars in market value!" International stock markets followed suit, suffering steep declines as investors, lacking confidence, began withdrawing their funds. What began as a crisis in the United States swiftly spread into a worldwide financial crisis. Our Longfeng Branch in the United States of America has inevitably suffered severe setbacks. Our stock, which had been steadily rising and consistently attracting international private capital, maintaining a leading position in profitability, has now plunged dramatically due to the sudden U.S. financial crisis, prompting investors to sell shares at discounted prices. This has resulted in losses exceeding USD 1 billion for our group. Not only has our group experienced this, but many other Chinese enterprises listed in the U.S. are facing the same challenges. Numerous once-thriving companies have now transitioned from being creditors to debtors, highlighting the profound impact of the international financial crisis. Due to the sudden outbreak and its cascading effects, which have spread globally from the U.S., a large number of factories have closed, thousands of workers have lost their jobs, many products are experiencing severe stockouts, and consumer purchasing power has declined. Hanhai City, the economic hub of Huaxia, is now facing an exceptionally severe crisis. Foreign investors from the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and elsewhere are gradually withdrawing their investments or reducing operations to half-capacity, bringing manufacturing activities to a near standstill. This has a profound impact on Huaxia's economy. Having pursued reform and opening-up for several decades, the country's economic foundation has been well consolidated and strengthened. Yet, in a sudden turn of events, widespread job losses have emerged in Hanhai City, with many companies responding to the financial crisis by laying off large numbers of employees. "We're entering a winter of hardship!" many enterprises lament. Our group, I Yu Cheng Shen, headquartered in Hanhai City, is also deeply feeling the immense impact of this financial crisis. Our original Yan Ruyu women's apparel line is now experiencing significant stockpiling issues. Furthermore, the model of our two-yuan convenience store chain, which operated on a mobile, decentralized basis, no longer appears viable. Raw material prices have risen, the market has shrunk, supply has outpaced demand—yet sales prices continue to decline, a direct result of widespread job losses and reduced purchasing power among the people. In the southern province of Huaxia, one of the provinces most severely affected by this global financial crisis, many long-standing "three-in-one, one-complement" enterprises and foreign-invested enterprises have swiftly cut staff and suspended operations. Many clothing items have been sold at significant discounts, even at a loss, with one-yuan ultra-low-price sales now appearing on city streets! At one yuan—something once thought unattainable—consumers can now purchase a garment they previously only dreamed of. Our premium, high-quality brand, I Ching Yan Ru Yu, has been hit particularly hard. Despite its excellent quality and reasonable pricing, which is certainly justified, current consumer purchasing power remains extremely low. People are spending their entire income on essential household goods—food, rice, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, tea—purchasing them at reduced prices. Frugal living has become the most immediate and direct consequence of this financial crisis. Pan Jinlian, the general manager of Wuyu Chengshen Real Estate Development Co., is utterly puzzled. After crossing from the Song Dynasty to the modern urban landscape, she finds herself facing a crisis entirely unfamiliar in ancient times—financial crisis. Wuyu Chengshen Industrial Co. has begun layoffs. Wuyu Chengshen Catering Group and Wuyu Chengshen Bank are also implementing staff reductions. Scaling down operations, cutting costs, streamlining organizations—like other struggling enterprises—Wuyu Chengshen is undergoing a lean transformation to weather the economic "winter." The company's headquarters in Redwood City, California, where Peter, the chief designer of "The Need for Speed," is reviewing internet news: "Wuyu Chengshen Group is now severely underperforming, with cumulative losses of 10 billion RMB, teetering on the brink of bankruptcy and becoming the most severely impacted multinational enterprise in the Chinese nation!" "Haha! Gaoliang! Gaoliang! I'm going to make sure you go completely bankrupt!" Why, your company is so prosperous! In business, I'm the true world champion!" Peter smiled with a calculating air. At that moment, the office door rang, and a beautiful woman with golden hair and blue eyes stepped in—Dana. She looked pale, weak, and clearly shaken, as though she had just suffered a serious blow. "Peter! Peter!" Her eyes were red-rimmed, clearly from crying. It seemed Dana had encountered a deeply distressing event. Peter feigned concern, saying, "Oh! Here comes the beautiful one! What brings you all the way to me?" "Peter! My mother is ill. She's being treated at the San Francisco General Hospital right now. I need some money—could you lend me one million dollars?" As soon as Dana finished speaking, Peter smiled and said, "That's not difficult at all. Right now, everyone is struggling due to the financial crisis, and even our own Electronic Arts is facing tough times. But your matter is my matter, Dana!" "说完，他当场从衣兜里掏出一张信用卡，装出很慷慨的样子，递到戴梦娜手中，说：'这50万美元，你先拿着，剩下的50万，后天我再给你凑齐！'" 戴梦娜感动得几乎说不出话来，紧紧攥住那张信用卡，仿佛攥住了母亲的生命，转向皮特由衷地感激地说："皮特！真的要好好谢谢你！" 皮特心里一阵得意，对戴梦娜说："戴梦娜小姐！我们早就已经是朋友了！说这些感谢的话，真是见外了！"