Chapter 157: Experience the Titanic?

On the other end of the phone, in the chairman's office at the Jiangjin Group headquarters.
Qin Han was holding a freshly brewed cup of pre-Qingming Longjing tea, preparing to enjoy a rare moment of leisure.
Suddenly, his personal cell phone rang at an inopportune moment.
"Hmm?"
Qin Han was slightly surprised.
He knew that only a handful of people in the entire Xia Kingdom could directly call his personal number.
Even core executives within the group might not have his number; they all had to be transferred through his secretary.
At this moment, this phone, which was almost never shown to others, was persistently ringing.
On the screen was a name that both surprised and excited him.
As if afraid the other party would hang up at any moment, Qin Han answered almost instantly.
"Oh, that's rare! Brother Su, you actually took the initiative to call your old brother today?"
Qin Han's voice carried a hint of teasing and a barely perceptible surprise.
【Chairman Qin, you're too kind. I'm grateful for your concern these past few days, and I thought I should at least return the call; it's only proper etiquette.】
Su Hao's voice came through the phone, neither humble nor arrogant, carrying just the right amount of respect.
"Oh? So, can I perhaps have a little hope? Could it be… you've changed your mind and are willing to help me?"
【Uh, well… I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, Chairman Qin. Regarding that matter, I doubt I'll ever change my mind.】
Su Hao's voice remained polite, but his refusal was swift and decisive, leaving no room for ambiguity.
"Tch." Qin Han curled his lip; in truth, he hadn't really expected this kid to give in so easily.
He paused, then changed the subject:
"Fine, I'm not counting on that anymore.
Last time I asked you if you had a girlfriend, and you said no."
"I wanted to set you up, but you're making excuses again. What about this?
At least consider it, right?"
[...I appreciate your kindness, Mr. Qin, but... let's just forget about it.]
Su Hao's voice held a hint of embarrassment and helplessness.
"Tsk! You're really stubborn!" Qin Han clicked his tongue, feigning displeasure with a snort.
"So, what's the matter that you suddenly called me about?"
[Nothing much, just...wanted to chat with you for a bit. And maybe ask you something.]
Chatting?
Qin Han almost choked on his own saliva.
In the whole world, who would dare call him, Qin Han, the chairman of the prestigious Jiangjin Group, during his busy schedule for a casual chat?
"I bet only this audacious Su Hao would dare!"
"This kid's thought process is truly extraordinary!"
"He's got some nerve!"
"Chairman Qin, have you heard? That lousy ship, Xia Hua Shipping, has been rocking violently lately, it looks like it's about to capsize."
"Yes, I know. I've heard the general situation.
I heard that those good-for-nothings at Xia Hua Shipping, to protect themselves, have already sold off most of their shares, preparing to let it go bankrupt and be liquidated.
What, you've got your eye on that mess?"
"Qin Han immediately sensed the hidden meaning."
"Yes, this time I plan to get involved and skim some profits."
"What?!" Qin Han's voice suddenly rose several octaves.
"That ship is almost sinking to the bottom of the sea, and you're still eager to jump in?"
"You've got too much money to burn, kid? Want to experience the thrill of the Titanic sinking?"
Qin Han genuinely couldn't understand this.
Xia Hua Shipping, under the "brilliant leadership" of its executives, was steadily speeding towards bankruptcy.
This was a hot potato to be avoided at all costs, yet Su Hao actually wanted to get involved?
He really wanted to ask: "Are you burning money, kid? Are you deliberately looking for places to throw your money around?"
But Qin Han held back.
After all, the person on the other end of the phone was Su Hao.
A cunning genius who never did anything useless, calculating every step to the core!
There must be a deeper meaning behind his actions!
【Chairman Qin, have you heard that a powerful short-selling force is heavily shorting Xia Hua Shipping?】
Upon hearing this, Qin Han's eyes flashed, instantly understanding Su Hao's scheme!
This kid wants to pull off a "short squeeze"! He'll treat those short-selling forces like easy prey!
"I have no interest in those petty tricks," Qin Han said casually, his fingers unconsciously stroking the purple clay teapot.
"Besides, this matter might not be easy to handle, right?
That's a discarded child even its own father doesn't want. Xia Hua Shipping is determined to bankrupt it; no one can stop its downward spiral.
Be careful not to try and steal a chicken and end up losing the rice, trapping yourself in the process!"
"Chairman Qin, let me give you a heads-up. I'll tell you who's shorting China like crazy right now, and you might be interested."
"Hey, you're playing coy with me! Trying to drag me into this? Let me tell you, this little storm isn't something I can easily..."
"It's 'Elliott.'" Su Hao uttered those five words softly, but they were like a thunderclap.
"...What did you say?!" Qin Han's voice suddenly turned cold, like ice pulled from a deep, icy pool, carrying a chilling aura.
"I said, the one shorting Xia Hua Shipping like crazy, planning to devour it whole, is that vulture fund 'Elliott.'"
Su Hao's voice was crystal clear, each word like a hammer blow to Qin Han's heart.
"!!!"
Qin Han felt a surge of anger rush to his head, his facial muscles twitching uncontrollably, veins bulging on his forehead!
"Elliott!"
Just hearing that name was enough to send his blood pressure soaring, ignite his fury, and fill him with boundless hatred!
The thought of how those bastards had meticulously plotted to sabotage the Jiangjin Group back then, causing him endless headaches and sleepless nights, made him realize...
His hand gripping the phone clenched so tightly that the veins stood out, as if he were about to slam it down on the table!
What's even more infuriating is that these damned bastards haven't just plagued his Jiangjin Group.
They're notorious throughout the entire Xia Kingdom market, stirring up trouble everywhere. Which major company hasn't been harassed and extorted by them, openly or secretly?
"These sons of bitches, even if they were torn to pieces and their bones scattered to the winds, still dare to swagger and bully us on Xia Kingdom's soil!"
[Yes, Chairman Qin. I see they haven't restrained themselves at all; in fact, they've become even more arrogant and their appetites have grown even larger.]
Su Hao added fuel to the fire at the opportune moment.
Just hearing the name 'Elliott' made Qin Han's heart pound uncontrollably, his blood seeming to boil.
The pent-up anger and resentment hadn't diminished in the slightest with the passage of time.
On the contrary, it grew stronger, like a dormant volcano ready to erupt at any moment!
No wonder he was so agitated.
Back then, his Jiangjin Group had been passively beaten, suffering endless humiliation, without even a chance to retaliate!
This resentment had been building for far too long!
(My darlings, today's three chapters have been posted. Just refresh to see them! Love you all!)