Chapter 147: They really dare to quote an exorbitant price!

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However, it's indeed time for Fanghuan Investment to withdraw. Qin Han was right about that.
“Financial companies are always like this; they only care about buying and selling, not operations. They buy low and sell high, making money from the price difference and commissions.”
Qin Han had a knowing look on his face.
“If you really let them take on the tough nut of the Kintetsu Group, they don't have the teeth or the experience. After all, everyone has their own expertise.”
“Chairman Qin is absolutely right.” Su Hao nodded.
Fanghuan Investment's current situation and positioning are indeed becoming increasingly awkward.
Although it's fine to put pressure on the Kintetsu Group alongside the Jiangjin Group, playing a supporting role and borrowing their strength.
But if Kintetsu Group truly can't repay its debts, what follows will be a long and complex process of asset stripping, debt restructuring, and liquidation—a protracted tug-of-war.
This isn't Fanghuan Investment's forte, nor is it a murky area they want to get involved in.
Various legal procedures, asset valuations…that process is far more complicated and dirty.
A company of Fanghuan Investment's size can't afford to play that game, nor does it want to.
"Chairman Qin, do you think Kintetsu Group… really can't hold on this time?" Su Hao asked.
"Thanks to you, this donation was the last straw that broke the camel's back! Even a god couldn't save it!"
Qin Han said confidently.
"As for the media, I'll have them create a media frenzy, portraying 'Osaka Evergreen' as a savior of the people, a living saint. Public opinion is on their side, and the tide is turning.
Moreover, I received word that those old guys at JR Group seem to have caught wind of what's happening here, knowing we're about to make our move.
Although they haven't directly informed us, judging from their recent actions, they're probably trying to take advantage of the situation and secretly help us completely wipe out Kintetsu Group!"
Kintetsu Group's ambition to challenge JR Group's dominant position is no secret in the industry; their intentions are as clear as day.
“Those guys at JR Group have been eyeing Kintetsu Group for a long time,” Qin Han scoffed.
“To be honest, if Kintetsu’s Kumamoto project goes smoothly, they’ll really be a force to be reckoned with, and the final outcome will be unpredictable!”
“In that case, JR Group has no reason not to help us, at least not Kintetsu Group,” Su Hao said thoughtfully.
“Exactly! Of course!” Qin Han picked up his glass and downed it in one gulp.
“They’re just waiting for an opportunity to eliminate their rival! Now that someone’s stabbed Kintetsu in the back, they’re overjoyed. How could they possibly let this opportunity pass?
They can easily kick them while they’re down, completely eliminating this major threat and eliminating a competitor—isn’t that wonderful?”
Jiang Jin Group, through donations, garnered public support, portraying Osaka Changqing as a “responsible and socially responsible” company, thus occupying the moral high ground.
While JR Group didn’t directly collude with Jiang Jin Group, they were equally happy to see Kintetsu Group fall.
Both sides tacitly understood each other.
As long as they can help "fix" things with the Japanese government—smooth things over, create obstacles, and prevent the Japanese government from interfering—
then the path to acquiring Kintetsu will be smooth sailing!
"Alright, let's stop beating around the bush and get down to business."
Qin Han put down his wine glass, leaned forward slightly, and stared intently at Su Hao.
"Fanghuan Investment can't be like our Jiangjin Group, personally tearing apart Kintetsu's corpse, gnawing at its bones piece by piece, can it?
That's the dirty work we're supposed to do. So, what price are you planning to offer for those bonds you hold, Fanghuan Investment?"
Holy crap?!
Here?
Now?
They're already negotiating?!
So sudden?!
Su Hao was stunned, a chill running down his spine.
If he had known this would be a trap, he would have dragged Huang Fengwen over no matter what!
This sudden, unprepared negotiation is practically killing people with decision-making difficulties!
This deal, involving billions, is being decided so casually over a dinner table—isn't that a bit too hasty?!
“I know Huang Fengwen very well; he’ll definitely listen to you! Talking to him is less efficient than talking to you directly!”
Qin Han said with a chuckle,
“So, let’s skip all those roundabout, complicated procedures.
Right here today, the two of us, let’s settle this!
Name your price!”
That old fox, Qin Han!
A surprise attack, giving him no time to prepare!
Su Hao’s mind raced, trying to find an excuse to stall for time.
Just as he was about to brush it off with a laugh—
“…!”
Suddenly, a familiar, needle-like pain shot through his right hand, which was holding the chopsticks!
Su Hao was startled and instinctively released his chopsticks.
Strangely enough, the moment the chopsticks left his hand, the stinging pain vanished without a trace.
“…?” What’s going on? Was it just his imagination?
He frowned in confusion, and tentatively reached out again to pick up the chopsticks on the table.
Hiss—!
That familiar, tingling stinging pain was back!
And it was even stronger than before!
This time, he tried picking up only one chopstick.
“…”
No feeling, nothing at all.
What if he tried picking up both…and holding them at the same time?
“!?”
Holy crap! It’s back! And it’s even stronger than before!
This, this could be…
That familiar intuition…giving me a friendly reminder?
Su Hao, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, blurted out, his voice soft but crystal clear:
"Twice."
Qin Han, who was about to take another sip of his wine, froze instantly upon hearing those words!
The wine he had just taken a sip of sprayed out with a "pfft," like a shower of petals!
The scene became incredibly awkward.
Qin Han coughed repeatedly, his mouth still stained with smudged wine, staring at Su Hao in disbelief, his eyes wide:
"Cough cough... Wait, wait!
What did you say? Twice?!
You mean, you want us to pay twice the face value of the original bonds?!"
"You freaking want... 30 billion?!"
Qin Han was utterly dumbfounded!
This kid really dares to quote an exorbitant price!
Even asking for the moon isn't this outrageous!
Three hundred billion right off the bat?
Does he think my family prints money?!
"Yes."
Su Hao answered expressionlessly and decisively, without the slightest hesitation.