Chapter 123: is even more outrageous than in the game!

"Tsk tsk tsk, Jiangjin Group truly lives up to its name! Their power is simply incredible!"
In the board meeting of Fanghuan Investment, a senior executive exclaimed sincerely.
"Yes, look! Just a few days ago, those media articles accusing Fanghuan Investment of malicious acquisition and taking advantage of our misfortune were everywhere. Overnight, they've been completely wiped out, not a single punctuation mark left!"
The meeting room was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Previously, Fanghuan Investment was relentlessly attacked by negative news, as if they were some heinous financial tycoon, devouring people without a trace.
But ever since Fanghuan Investment and Jiangjin Group "reconciled" and reached a "strategic cooperation," the entire public opinion shifted completely!
Those negative articles vanished without a trace, as if wiped away by an invisible hand.
"That's not all! Look at this!" An executive pointed to a news headline, beaming with delight.
"The current reports are all praising Fanghuan Investment and Jiangjin Hotel as a 'powerful alliance, creating brilliance together! Forging a new city landmark'! This change of tone is too fast!"
Is this the power of the Jiangjin Group?
It's terrifying!
That said, the Jiangjin Group has been navigating the business world for many years, with deep roots. Its network of connections extends through the political and economic core of the capital, spanning the Yangtze River Delta's industrial chain hub and the Pearl River Delta's open frontier, weaving a seamless giant network.
As for the media?
Heh, since ancient times, the pen has never been able to resist money; it will wag its tail for whoever pays the most.
"All that 'favor' and pressure from certain departments has vanished!"
"Indeed! Just a couple of days ago they were clamoring for some kind of 'special investigation,' causing widespread panic. And now? It's all gone!"
"Needless to say? Compared to the declining Changqing Group, which could collapse at any moment, the booming Jiangjin Group clearly carries more weight!"
At this point, no matter how much Changqing Group struggles, it's too late.
Bank loans were long gone. The equity funds that Changqing Group had previously contacted scattered like rabbits upon hearing the news of the "powerful alliance" between Jiangjin Group and Fanghuan Investment, fearing they'd be trapped on Changqing's rickety, sinking ship.
Everything was under control.
No, it should be said, everything was under Su Hao's control.
"Seriously, what's wrong with President Su's brain?
His initial proposal to partner with Jiangjin Hotel was already brilliant enough.
But what's even more incredible is that he dared to ask for such an outrageous price from Qin Lan, who's known for her shrewdness and competence—a staggering 20 billion!
My god, is his heart made of titanium alloy? His aura is just too domineering!"
One executive gasped in astonishment.
"Let me tell you, when President Su quoted that price, I almost thought we were going to be beaten up by Jiangjin's group!"
Another person recalled with lingering fear.
"Who would have thought that such an unreasonable price, almost like extortion, would actually be accepted by Qin Lan just two days later! It's more unbelievable than a novel!"
Hearing this, Huang Fengwen recalled the note Su Hao had handed him, especially the line about "two hundred billion." He felt a wave of dizziness and nearly suffered a heart attack.
That's two hundred billion! Not two hundred yuan!
But Huang Fengwen had one major strength, or rather, his guiding principle for success—
Once he decided to trust someone, even knowing it was a bottomless abyss, he would jump in with his eyes closed.
And Su Hao, once again, repaid his foolish trust with an astonishingly clever move.
He had practically "sold" the operating rights to a hotel for a staggering two hundred billion!
This meant that Fanghuan Investment had acquired the "Evergreen Heavenly Seal," a symbol of wealth and glory, almost without spending a penny!
“Ah, of course,” an executive added, “The loan that ‘Changqing Tianxi’ owed the bank was about seven billion, and we still have to repay it.”
“That means, of the two hundred billion Qin Lan gave us, ten billion was transferred to Changqing Group as ‘acquisition payment,’
and of the remaining ten billion, we used seven billion to pay off the bank loan,
and deducting the twenty billion initially used to acquire the 5% stake, after this incredible series of operations…
We not only got the valuable ‘Changqing Tianxi’ property for free, but we also have a billion more in cash on our books?!”
In the conference room, Huang Fengwen finished calculating the figures on his fingers, completely dumbfounded.
Holy crap! What kind of divine operation is this?!
It’s textbook-level getting something for nothing, no, it’s getting a mountain of gold out of thin air!!
This is beyond magic!
This is practically a miracle!
Ever since he parachuted Su Hao, this "prodigy," into Fanghuan Investment, his life has been like a cheat code!
A meteoric rise, witnessing miracles every day—it's simply unstoppable!
Huang Fengwen feels his worldview constantly being shattered, rebuilt, shattered again, and rebuilt again…
It's like riding a space-age roller coaster, the thrills are almost unbearable for his old heart!
"Chairman Huang, everyone in the financial world is talking about it," an executive leaned in, his face beaming with pride.
"They're saying that Fanghuan Investment, with this move, completely outmaneuvered both Changqing Group and Jiangjin Group, those two giants, making a killing from both sides! We're the biggest winners!"
"Oh? Why haven't I seen any reports like this in the media?"
"Of course we can't report it!
We can just brag about it privately. If we actually wrote it out, wouldn't that be a blatant slap in the face to Jiangjin Group?
What kind of media outlet would dare to do that, unless they're asking for trouble?"
But everyone in this industry is shrewd.
Everyone can see that the biggest winner in this three-way game is only Fanghuan Investment!
Making a fortune quietly is the key!
"Well, it can't be said that Jiangjin Group didn't benefit at all," Huang Fengwen said thoughtfully, stroking his chin.
"At least, they completely crushed their old rival, Changqing Hotel.
From now on, the high-end hotel market will be dominated by Jiangjin Hotel."
This battle... wasn't long, but it wasn't short either.
Or rather, it wasn't even a "battle" in the first place.
From beginning to end, it was almost entirely Su Hao unilaterally crushing the Changqing Group. The Changqing Group didn't even have a chance to retaliate; how could it be considered a "battle"?
In short: Huang Fengwen didn't do much, yet he became the biggest winner without even realizing it.
Huang Fengwen suddenly remembered that Su Hao, back in the game, had led a group of "senior citizens" and effortlessly cleared all sorts of high-difficulty dungeons.
Now it seemed his actions in real life were even more outrageous and unreasonable than in the game!
This kid is a genius!
No, a monster!
A cheat code!
“However, Chairman Huang, there’s a problem now,” the CFO said with a troubled expression.
“President Su’s contribution this time is enormous. How should we calculate the bonus?
This performance is just phenomenal!
I’m afraid if I give him too little, our company will seem stingy; if I give him too much… I’m afraid the company will go bankrupt!”