Chapter 146: He's acting like a henpecked husband.

Would the Japanese government treat Kintetsu Group as a precious "national industry" to be protected?
If they really did intervene regardless of the cost, then all of Jiang Jin Group's previous plans and schemes would be wasted, a complete waste of time.
"Oh, right, Chairman," the secretary suddenly remembered something,
"Fanghuan Investment just announced through the media, in the company's name, that they donated 50 million yuan (approximately 1 billion yen) to the Kumamoto disaster area for post-disaster reconstruction."
"Oh? They donated money?"
Qin Han was somewhat surprised, his hand holding the teacup paused in mid-air.
Why donate money out of the blue?
Moreover, 50 million yuan isn't a huge amount, almost like a joke;
It's not a small amount either, enough to make a splash.
It's stuck here, neither here nor there, with an inexplicable and subtle tension.
"This amount, doesn't it sound a bit... well, just right, a 'small gesture,' a 'show of goodwill'?
Not too stingy, not too extravagant?"
"Yes, Chairman, that's what I think too.
This gesture doesn't seem like a genuine act of charity; it seems more like... they're plotting something."
Qin Han stroked his chin, narrowing his eyes.
Fanghuan Investment's consistent style—they're clearly a bunch of ruthless predators.
To say they actually have any benevolent hearts is a lie.
He knew Huang Fengwen well.
The chairman of Fanghuan Investment was like a henpecked husband, lacking any independent thought; most major company decisions were made by Su Hao.
Now that Huang Fengwen is donating in the company's name, it's most likely Su Hao's idea!
If it was Su Hao's idea…
There must be a bigger scheme behind this!
Could it be?
Is this a public relations stunt?
At this critical juncture, Japan is in crisis, and people are filled with anxiety.
If someone could offer timely help and generously donate a large sum of money for disaster relief, that kindness would be all the more precious.
That would undoubtedly win the favor of the Japanese people!
The publicity effect would be far greater than a hundred regular advertisements! The sensational effect would be phenomenal!
The same amount of money given at different times and in different places carries vastly different weight and significance.
Thinking this through, Qin Han suddenly felt enlightened!
"That kid Su Hao has a really sharp eye!" Qin Han nodded approvingly.
"Chairman, isn't a donation of only fifty million a bit too little? I'm afraid it won't have much of an impact?"
The secretary asked, somewhat puzzled.
“No, this kid is sending us a message!” Qin Han shook his head.
“The remaining vacancies are naturally waiting for us to fill!
Secretary Wu, make a call to the company and raise another 450 million!
To round it up, that's about 10 billion yen! Donate it all to the disaster-stricken areas in Japan under the name of ‘Osaka Evergreen’!”
“Donate that much?!” The secretary-general gasped. The chairman's generosity was enormous!
Qin Han waved his hand dismissively:
“We're going to break up and swallow the entire Kintetsu Group!
This little bit of money is nothing; consider it an advance ‘public relations fee’ to the Japanese government!”
Ten billion yen!
This amount will definitely create a huge splash, maximizing the news impact!
The whole of Japan will know about Osaka Evergreen's "charitable act"!
"Get the PR department moving! Get the Japanese media to give this a massive, relentless boost! The more hyped, the better!
Make sure the entire Japanese public knows that Osaka Evergreen has spared no expense in supporting Kumamoto's disaster recovery efforts!
We need to make them portray Osaka Evergreen as a model company with conscience and responsibility!"
"Will the Japanese media... be so cooperative? Won't they think we're just putting on a show?" the secretary hesitated.
"Are Japanese media and our domestic ones really that different in essence?"
Qin Han scoffed.
"In the end, aren't they all just a bunch of paid shills?
Whoever pays the most, they'll speak for them. Give them enough money, and they'll be more eager than anyone else!
They can turn black into white, and the dead into the living!
Their 'professional ethics' is 'money'!"
Public opinion has always been the mouthpiece of capital.
This applies universally.
"By the way, contact that kid Su Hao for me. Tell him I want to invite him to a casual meal, to reconnect."
Qin Han picked up his teacup and downed it in one gulp.
It seems it's time to have a good talk with Su Hao.
***
"Brother Su! To be honest, your donation was a brilliant move!
The timing was perfect, a stroke of genius!"
At the dinner table, Qin Han, holding a wine glass, looked at Su Hao across from him with a broad smile:
"A donation of 10 billion yen, isn't that impactful? Shocking enough?
Plus, with the media's concentrated hype, the fact that 'Daban Changqing' is backed by Jiang Jin will probably be suppressed very quickly."
"..."
Su Hao was speechless, almost spitting out blood:
Heaven and earth bear witness!
The sun and moon can attest to it!
He swore he genuinely wanted to donate some money.
He never expected that this pure goodwill would be seen as a calculated, step-by-step scheme by an old fox like Qin Han!
This misunderstanding was more unjust than Dou E's!
"But, Chairman Qin, why did you specifically ask to speak with me... alone?"
"Haha, Brother Su, don't be nervous.
I've been wanting to sit down and have a proper chat with you for a while, but I haven't found the right opportunity."
Qin Han put down his wine glass, his tone as amiable as a friendly older brother, exuding a warm and approachable aura.
"Oh, right... if you don't mind, let's be more casual in the future, no need to be so formal.
Always using 'you, you, you're too formal.
I think we'll have plenty of opportunities to interact in the future."
"Ah, of course, no problem, Chairman Qin, it's up to you!"
Su Hao quickly agreed.
"Hahaha, that's more like it! Let me tell you, as soon as I saw you had Fang Huan invest and donate, I immediately understood."
Qin Han's tone shifted, his eyes becoming excited.
"Fifty million yuan, not too much, not too little, it expresses the attitude while leaving room for maneuver."
"Fang Huan Investment means they want to exit gracefully, take their profits while they're ahead, and not get involved in the bloody battle for the spoils later, right?"
"..." Su Hao was speechless.
Could it be that fifty million is really too little?
So much so that this big shot misunderstood my intentions?
Actually, this figure was a flash of inspiration in his mind when he was discussing it with Huang Fengwen, a decision made on a whim.
At the time, he even thought he was quite generous and decisive.
Unexpectedly, in the eyes of someone of Qin Han's caliber, it was just a "small token of appreciation" of pocket money!