Chapter 296: The Face of an Angel, the Methods of a Demon

"President Du, how did it go? What did they say?"
A group of Fanghuan Shipping executives, like eager chicks waiting to be fed, stared anxiously at Du Yuanhang, who had just returned from outside.
Everyone shared the same thought: they hoped President Du would retrieve some new brilliant plan, recreating Chairman Su's unpredictable methods to turn the tide.
In their hearts, Chairman Su was the pillar of stability; as long as he intervened, there was no problem he couldn't solve.
But today, Du Yuanhang's face was as black as the bottom of a pot; he hadn't shown any kindness from the moment he entered.
Everyone's heart skipped a beat, a sense of foreboding washing over them.
"Chairman Su said... we need to prepare to sell off all the shipping companies we acquired previously."
Du Yuanhang's voice was dry and heavy, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth.
His words caused a stir among the assembled guests!
The entire conference room erupted in chaos!
"What the hell?!"
A senior executive jumped to his feet, his chair slamming shut with a sharp, jarring sound.
"Sell it off? Mr. Du, what does this mean?
Does…does it mean we're just going to dismantle the empire we've worked so hard to build?!"
"It's not a complete dismantling," Du Yuanhang shook his head, adding,
"Chairman Su means not a clean break, but to keep the core structure, and dismantle the rest, selling them off to countries around the world."
"Isn't that still dismantling?! Mr. Du, what's the difference between this and tearing Fanghuan Shipping apart?!"
"That's right! Absolutely not! Fanghuan Shipping is the culmination of everyone's hard work; it can't be destroyed like this!"
The executives instantly erupted, their faces filled with grief, indignation, and bewilderment.
Du Yuanhang was also filled with mixed emotions.
It's no wonder they're so dedicated. To transform Fanghuan Shipping from an unknown entity into the behemoth it is today, controlling the global shipping industry, every single one of them has risked their lives, working day and night.
They've been like treasure hunters, scavenging potential shipping companies from every nook and cranny of the world, painstakingly merging and integrating them. Outsiders simply can't comprehend the effort they've put in.
Du Yuanhang raised his hand and pressed down, finally silencing the meeting room slightly.
He sighed deeply, his gaze sweeping over everyone with a complex expression:
"I understand your feelings, but have you considered that Chairman Su's actions are actually because he's been soft-hearted?"
"Huh?"
Everyone looked bewildered.
Soft-hearted?
What a joke!
That ruthless "King of Hell" in the capital markets, crushing his competitors, has absolutely nothing to do with the word "soft-hearted."
"Think about it. If Chairman Su chooses to stand his ground this time, ignoring the combined pressure from those Europeans, and insists on saving Fanghuan Shipping... what will the consequences be?"
The conference room was silent.
Someone opened their mouth, but couldn't speak.
"The consequences will be that I'll be the first to go to jail. And everyone here,"
he emphasized, each word distinct and resolute,
"not one of you will escape!"
This was no exaggeration.
Those EU people had been sharpening their knives for a long time, waiting for them to walk right into their trap!
If things really come to a head, the other side will definitely use a trumped-up charge of "disrupting the international trade market" to wipe out the entire top management of Fang Huan Shipping.
"So, Chairman Su has no choice. To appease those hungry wolves, he has to throw some meat away.
He told me personally that he doesn't want to sacrifice all of us old brothers who helped him build this empire just to save a business.
So, he can only ask us to be a 'spendthrift' for once."
"Really...really did Chairman Su say that himself?" a voice asked, trembling.
"Nonsense! How many times have I told you?" Du Yuanhang slammed his hand on the table.
"Don't let Chairman Su's ruthless business dealings fool you; he's merciless, like a heartless money-making machine.
But when it comes to his people, he's absolutely devoted, fiercely protective to the core!
Anyone who touches his people, he'll fight them to the death!"
In an instant, an indescribable warmth, mixed with shock and emotion, swept through the conference room like a tsunami.
Everyone present knew who the true "pillar of strength" of Fang Huan Group was.
But when they first met Su Hao, his excessively handsome face and harmless smile had truly misled many, making them wonder how capable this young man could be.
But what followed was a series of astonishingly brilliant moves!
He was like a dragon crossing a river, crushing all his competitors under his feet.
In the end, he could even cause a nation's economic system to collapse with a flick of his wrist. His domineering presence had terrified everyone, leaving these seasoned business veterans speechless.
Later, they truly realized what it meant to have "an angel's face and a devil's methods."
In their eyes, Su Hao was the kind of cold-blooded tycoon who would sacrifice everything for profit without batting an eye.
But this very man…
was willing to abandon the business empire he had built from scratch, cutting off his own arm, just to protect his subordinates?
This contrast, this loyalty, was more potent than the strongest liquor!
An indescribable surge of emotion, like a burst dam, instantly overwhelmed everyone's defenses!
"Damn it…" someone muttered under their breath, secretly wiping their eyes.
"Alright, stop acting like women." Du Yuanhang took a deep breath, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit.
"Now, there's only one thing we can do for Chairman Su:
Take advantage of the current market boom and break the company up, sell it for an astronomical price!
Sell it for as much as possible!
Sell it until those bastards are trembling with pain!"
Everyone knows that the global shipping industry is currently experiencing unprecedented prosperity, a golden age of easy money.
Selling a well-integrated shipping empire now would be a huge loss no matter how you look at it.
But losses can be categorized.
What they need to do now is minimize these losses, squeeze every last drop of profit from those opportunistic bastards!
Repay Chairman Su's immense favor with the highest price!
"That's right! President Du is right! This is all we can do now!"
"We must sell it for an astronomical price to be worthy of Chairman Su's kindness!"
“However… Mr. Du,” a more meticulous executive frowned,
“what about the brothers already stationed overseas?
Even if they wanted to be transferred back, there are no positions for them here.”
“Chairman Su has thought of all this.
He told us to tell the brothers to stay there for two years. Even if the company is acquired, the acquiring company won't dare to lay off people easily in the short term.
Moreover, he will include ‘guaranteeing two-year employment contracts for our employees’ in the final acquisition terms!”
This… he's practically arranged everyone's escape route perfectly!
Everyone present felt a surge of adrenaline rush to their heads, wishing they could go through fire and water for Su Hao right now!
For these brothers, Chairman Su is willing to personally dismantle the empire he built—what courage and loyalty!