Chapter 145: Earthquake Donations

"And Chairman, it's obvious someone's stirring up trouble behind the scenes, maliciously spreading rumors!
They've exaggerated our actual losses several times over!
Because of this, all the stocks related to our group are being frantically sold off on the stock market, their prices plummeting!"
Kobayashi Takashi felt his mouth go dry, a chill run down his spine, and his palms were clammy with cold sweat.
This damn thing doesn't look like a coincidence at all!
It's clearly someone sabotaging him behind the scenes, meticulously plotting to bring down his Kintetsu Group!
They're setting traps, one after another, utterly insidious!
And who could be behind this, besides those damned bastards at the Jiangjin Group?!
Otherwise, what would they be doing holding onto those 700 billion yen in bonds?!
"That's not all, Chairman. It's not just Jiangjin Group that's come to collect debts this time..."
"What?! Who else?"
"There are also 300 billion yen in bonds held by a company called Fanghuan Investment. They've sent people over too!"
"Fanghuan Investment?" Kobayashi Takashi frowned, straining to recall the name.
Could it be that besides Jiangjin Group, some other powerful entity has its eye on Kintetsu Group's lucrative territory?
"And who is that?!"
***
Recently, Jiangjin Group and Fanghuan Investment have each dispatched senior executives, parachuting into Kintetsu Group as "creditor daddies."
They didn't make a scene, nor did they press excessively; they simply sat there daily, like invisible shackles tightly binding the necks of Kintetsu's management.
This silent yet overwhelming pressure was the true killer.
In the chairman's office of Fanghuan Investment, Huang Fengwen took a sip of tea and slowly said,
"Jiangjin Group has also sent 'Changqing Group' to make a show of force, preparing to continuously increase pressure on Kintetsu and thoroughly investigate.
In the coming days, Kobayashi Takashi will probably be extremely anxious."
Su Hao had also heard that Qin Han had somehow made some secret deal with Shen Zekai of Changqing Group, managing to acquire controlling interest in the company.
Not only that, Qin Han had also deliberately renamed "Changqing Group" to "Osaka Changqing," making it sound like a native Japanese company, very familiar and seamless.
This "bait and switch" tactic was executed with masterful skill!
The purpose was obvious.
It made it seem like one Japanese company was acquiring another, perfectly avoiding the sensitive issue of "foreign invasion."
To avoid unnecessary public resentment and official intervention.
Insiders know this is just a smokescreen released by the Jiangjin Group, but ordinary Japanese people can't see through the intricate business calculations involved.
This is exactly the effect Qin Han wants.
After all, before the government can take any action, it has to consider public opinion first, right?
The large screen in the office is playing a loop of follow-up reports on the Kumamoto earthquake.
The news reports say that fortunately, there have been no major aftershocks in the Kumamoto area, but the number of collapsed buildings is so large that reconstruction work is a long way off.
The Japanese government is desperately appealing to the international community for assistance, while calling on its citizens to unite, tighten their belts, and overcome this difficult time together.
“…” Su Hao watched the news footage, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
Although he didn't cause the earthquake, nor did he have that kind of power.
But undeniably, he, or rather the forces behind him, were indeed profiting immensely from this natural disaster.
This feeling made this “common man” with a conscience that hadn't been completely extinguished somewhat uneasy.
“According to the reports, it seems that fundraising for the disaster area isn't going very smoothly,” Huang Fengwen said thoughtfully, stroking his chin.
“Perhaps it's because the global economy has been sluggish lately, and everyone's short of money…”
Suddenly, the word “donation” struck Su Hao's mind like lightning!
In an instant, he seemed to grasp something crucial.
Why did the word “donation” suddenly evoke such a strange feeling in him?
Perhaps this was his "intuition" guiding him?
In that case, why not go with the flow?
"Then, how about we donate some money to Japan too?" Su Hao said to Huang Fengwen.
"Hmm?" Huang Fengwen paused, taken aback.
***
Jiangjin Group Headquarters.
Qin Han held a cup of fine Longjing tea, blowing on the floating tea leaves. His tone was calm, yet exuded an air of quiet authority.
"How's things going with Kintetsu Group?"
"Reporting to the Chairman, Kobayashi Takashi is still frantically trying to raise funds for the soon-to-mature corporate bonds.
Although the new bonds were barely successfully issued, the biggest problem is... nobody dares to buy them."
The secretary reported methodically.
A barely perceptible cold smile appeared on Qin Han's lips.
It seems that spreading the rumor of "Kintetsu's doom" beforehand was a brilliant move!
A pervasive atmosphere of panic, as if the Kintetsu Group were about to collapse and go bankrupt, permeates the entire financial market.
The Kintetsu Group is practically in a desperate situation, completely isolated and without any support.
"It seems Kobayashi Takashi is planning to sell some real estate to raise funds to recover.
However, the process is incredibly complicated, and whether they can sell it before the bonds mature is uncertain.
Even if they can, raising one trillion yen won't be easy."
"So, no matter what they do, this one trillion yen hole definitely won't be plugged before maturity?"
"Yes, Chairman, theoretically that's true. However… the most troublesome thing right now is the attitude of the Japanese government.
Although we've sent 'Osaka Evergreen' to the front lines as a shield, if the Japanese government is determined to bail out the Kintetsu Group, then the situation might change…"
The secretary's face showed a hint of worry.
This is indeed a major problem, and it's what truly gives Qin Han a headache.
"Hmph, those people in the Japanese government aren't stupid.
They can see that we're actually behind 'Osaka Evergreen.'
Right now, they're probably too busy dealing with the Kumamoto earthquake to pay attention to this."
But once the disaster situation stabilizes and the situation eases slightly… it's hard to predict what will happen.”
Qin Han snorted coldly.