Chapter 477: A Tacit Agreement

Therefore, even if he were to take action, the degree of intervention had to be precisely controlled.
Once the 5% threshold was approached, those mad dog-like politicians might very well turn their guns on Fang Huan indiscriminately.
Su Hao closed his eyes, casting the question upon his intuition.
“…!”
In an instant, a torrent of thought swept through his mind, providing an unmistakable answer!
Su Hao abruptly opened his eyes, “Buy!” The single word resonated deeply.
Liu Bo's spirits lifted: "Then... how much should we buy?"
Su Hao didn't answer immediately, but instead looked at him: "What's your opinion?"
"I think 3% is the safest bet." Liu Bo pondered for a moment, then gave a figure:
"Right now, those radical funds are only holding 2% of the shares and trying to swallow an elephant, coveting control.
If we take 3%, we can both firmly suppress them and send a clear signal to the outside world:
We're not here to seize territory, but to protect Robert Iger and promote cooperation."
Su Hao nodded, then casually asked:
"But... Fang Huan shouldn't have offended those Communists, right?"
"That's... hard to say.
But so far, they haven't said a single harsh word to us. They're probably concentrating all their firepower on taking down Disney first, and don't have time to deal with us."
That's good.
Su Hao felt much more at ease.
Moreover, the 3% figure proposed by Liu Bo perfectly aligned with his mysterious intuition, signifying that this was the safety line.
“Execute this plan immediately!”
***
“3%?”
In a smoke-filled conference room at the Communist Party headquarters, a tycoon frowned and exhaled a thick cloud of smoke.
“Yes. Fanghuan Investment has publicly announced that it has purchased 3% of the shares to support Robert Iger’s return and to facilitate the landmark collaboration between Netflix and Disney.”
3%, an extremely subtle, even artistic, number.
It clearly indicates that this is not an acquisition.
“This is obviously for our benefit! It’s sending us a message!” Another tycoon stubbed out his cigar in the ashtray, sparks flying.
To ordinary people, this might seem like a purely commercial act; Fanghuan Investment, acting out of public good, a righteous act for the prosperity of world film and television art.
But in the eyes of these top politicians, skilled in political maneuvering, the underlying meaning was crystal clear.
Fang Huan's investment?
That's a gathering place for devils in human skin, who revel in stirring up the world!
Would they really pour billions of dollars into this highly controversial matter for such a ridiculous reason as "facilitating cooperation"?
Hoping for their goodwill?
It's like hoping the devils will sing hymns!
Another official sneered:
"We've beaten them half to death, the hearings have been held, the show is over.
Fang Huan's entry at this juncture is telling us:
That's enough, stop fighting, or you'll really kill them."
"Exactly! Look at their timing, right after we finished the hearings and thoroughly shaming Disney. Brilliant!"
Through a high-profile hearing, they successfully portrayed Disney as public enemy number one, completely swaying public opinion in their favor.
Parents who had long been disgusted by Disney's indoctrination of "political correctness" in recent years became their staunchest supporters.
The leaders of the Communist Party exchanged glances, confirming the same message in each other's eyes.
"The timing is perfect.
With Disney at its lowest point, and the old management purged, the new CEO and executive team can step in and clean up the mess.
And Robert Iger's return speech about 'returning to tradition and rebuilding glory'—it's all a perfect script."
If Disney were at its peak, shareholders would never have agreed to partner with a rising star like Netflix; that would be lowering their status.
But now, Disney is a sinking Titanic; who cares about its value?
As long as they can survive, they'll do anything, even kneel down and call them 'daddy.'
Moreover, the one lending a helping hand was Netflix, at the height of its power, backed by Fanghuan Investment, an invincible force in the capital markets capable of turning everything it touches into gold!
This wasn't just a helping hand;
It was practically a savior sent down by God!
The shareholders were practically weeping with joy, ready to pop champagne in celebration!
"As soon as the news broke, Disney's stock price began to rebound from its lows, with remarkably rapid momentum."
"It has to be admitted, the 'Fanghuan' brand effect is truly terrifyingly powerful."
"More than powerful. On the surface, they only bought 3%, but which of those shrewd people on Wall Street doesn't understand?
From today onwards, Disney is effectively under 'Su's' control!
Robert Iger is merely Fanghuan Investment's agent pushed to the forefront; with a mere 3% stake, they will control the entire Disney empire's direction!"
This was all an open conspiracy!
It was a blatant act of plunder in broad daylight.
But the Communist Party couldn't stop it, nor could it possibly stop it.
Because this was an unspoken deal.
Fanghuan Investment, through some clandestine means, helped the Communist Party win the midterm elections and ascend to the throne of power;
In return, they helped Fanghuan Investment cripple their common enemy, Disney, then packaged it up and respectfully handed it over.
Both sides got what they wanted, and everyone was happy.
“Besides, no matter how hateful Disney is, it is still one of our country's cultural symbols.
Letting it go bankrupt won't benefit us either.”
“Then… let's leave it at that?”
“Yes. Anyway, they're not acquiring us, so we can't use antitrust laws to find fault.
Besides, we have a bunch of more important things to deal with… we need to start preparing for the next election.”
The election!
These two words made everyone's eyes sharpen.
Yes, this was the most important thing.
Now that the opportunity has been seized, it's crucial to strike while the iron is hot and quickly render the current cabinet powerless, essentially "vegetables," paving the way for a complete victory next time.
This crackdown on Disney has already served as a warning to others, making it clear to all businesses who the true masters of this market are.
However, one question lingered in the mind of a certain tycoon.
"I still don't understand, why did Fanghuan Investment... specifically choose Disney?"