Chapter 142: Three Men Make a Tiger

Huang Fengwen and Su Hao were both taken aback upon hearing this. "Kintetsu Group...is it really on the verge of bankruptcy?"
"Not quite," Qin Han waved his hand dismissively.
"But rumors, you know, are like that—three men can make a tiger. The more people say it, the more the false becomes true.
Like back then, the 'crimes' of our Jiangjin Group 'colluding with mysterious capital to pull off a massive scheme, jointly reaping funds from all sides'—weren't those rumors spread like wildfire, almost like the truth?"
As he said this, Qin Han glanced at Su Hao almost imperceptibly.
Unfortunately, among the overseas speculative capital that was "harvested" back then, Kintetsu Group was one of the biggest victims, suffering heavy losses.
Now, if rumors of Kintetsu Group being mired in bankruptcy are rampant, who in the market would be foolish enough to buy their bonds?
That would be throwing money down the drain!
"Currently, we've basically acquired all of Kintetsu Corporation's short-term debt. What do you think, Chairman Huang, President Su?"
Qin Han leaned forward slightly, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
"Do you think that if our two companies join forces, we can devour this big fish, Kintetsu Corporation, from head to toe, bones and all?"
"So, Chairman Qin, you're trying to drag us into this mess, like robbers taking advantage of a crisis?"
Huang Fengwen stroked his chin, a half-smile on his face.
"Heh, in their eyes, we might be robbers."
Chairman Qin smiled dismissively.
"But legally, we are legitimate creditors!
We're simply protecting our legal rights, demanding repayment of debts—it's only right and proper!"
However, this 50 billion yen debt is undoubtedly the final straw that breaks the camel's back for the Kintetsu Group at present.
“Our Jiangjin Group has already started pressuring Kintetsu Group to repay the money immediately.
I reckon those guys are frantic right now, scrambling to find ways to raise funds, like ants on a hot plate.”
“I heard Kintetsu Group owns a lot of prime real estate… Will they sell assets to raise funds?” Huang Fengwen asked.
“They do have a lot of real estate, but that's 50 billion!
How easy is it to cash out that much in such a short time?
And even if they wanted to sell at a loss, someone would have to buy it!
In this climate of fear and uncertainty, who would dare to easily take over their assets? Aren't they afraid of being stuck with them?”
Kintetsu Group's original plan was to wait for the 50 billion in bonds to mature, then issue new bonds, playing a game of “borrowing new to repay old.”
But now, Qin Han has directly cut off their escape route!
“Even if they beg and plead for a few more days, our Jiangjin Group will never agree!
We must resolutely exercise our legal rights as creditors!”
To put it bluntly, Qin Han's ultimate goal is to strike while the iron is hot!
He'll use the excuse that Kintetsu Group cannot repay its debts on time to forcibly seize all their valuable assets at rock-bottom prices!
This is true ruthlessness—killing without bloodshed, devouring without spitting out bones!
“But… will that work? The Japanese government probably won’t just stand by and watch, will they?” Huang Fengwen asked with some concern.
“Exactly, that’s the most troublesome part.” Qin Han frowned.
“Just like some people here have anti-Japanese sentiment, anti-China sentiment in Japan is also quite serious.
Moreover, Kintetsu Group is a well-known company in Japan. If it were to be acquired by a Chinese company…
Tsk tsk, those right-wing nationalists in Japan would probably be so angry they’d foam at the mouth and take to the streets in protest.”
“That is indeed a problem.” Huang Fengwen nodded.
“So, Chairman Qin, you mean we need to find a company to be on the front lines, to act as a ‘shield’ to block the fire from the Japanese government and public opinion?”
"That's right. If our Jiangjin Group directly intervened and forcibly acquired Kintetsu Group, the Japanese government, just due to public pressure, would have to find ways to stop it.
Even without government intervention, the fact that a large Japanese company is being controlled or even swallowed up by foreign capital would inevitably provoke public resentment and resistance."
Like the Evergreen Group, which originated in British-controlled Hong Kong and had close ties with British and American capital and political and business circles.
However, when developing in mainland China, it deliberately downplayed this background, striving to cultivate an image more closely aligned with the local "Hong Kong-funded" enterprise.
Until the scandal was exposed, the public suddenly realized that the foundation and development of this leading Hong Kong enterprise were so deeply connected with British and American forces.
Wait!
Evergreen Group?
When this name flashed through Su Hao's mind, his intuition instantly kicked in!
He abruptly sat up straight, a strange glint in his eyes!
“President Su,” Qin Han noticed his unusual demeanor and asked, “Do you have some brilliant idea?”
“Chairman Qin,” Su Hao spoke slowly, a meaningful smile playing on his lips, “I do have a small, albeit immature, suggestion.”
“Oh? Tell me!” Qin Han’s eyes lit up.
“…Are you acquainted with Shen Zekai of Changqing Group?”
“Huh?” Qin Han was completely stunned.
***
Sitting on the private jet bound for Hong Kong, Qin Han was filled with mixed emotions.
That kid Su Hao, saying things like “I didn’t expect an earthquake, what good luck,” but who was Qin Han?
He wouldn’t call himself a superhuman, but his ability to read people was already unparalleled.
He clearly caught that fleeting, all-knowing understanding in the depths of Su Hao's eyes the instant he denied it.
It was a certainty of "everything is under control," a composure that said, "You mortals are still on the second level, I'm already waiting for you on the fifth."
Of course, it wasn't just that fleeting expression.
Recalling Su Hao's previous actions, there were too many suspicious points.
Just before the Jiangjin Group battery scandal broke out, Su Hao, as if possessed, precisely and massively shorted the market, making a fortune;
And now, long before the Kumamoto earthquake, he again, like a prophet, secretly and stealthily snapped up all the Kintetsu Group corporate bonds available on the market…
Damn it, every single time he's been meticulously planned and executed, step by step!
Qin Han had a strong premonition:
Behind every seemingly inexplicable investment move by Su Hao, there was a rock-solid logic that outsiders couldn't understand.
Although Qin Han racked his brains but still couldn't figure out what exactly this "logic," or rather, "algorithm," supporting his judgment was.
'Damn it, I, the chairman of the prestigious Jiangjin Group, have actually been reduced to running errands for a greenhorn at a private equity firm!'
Qin Han spat angrily, his heart filled with mixed emotions, a mixture of laughter and tears.
Truly, life is unpredictable, and fate plays tricks on us!