Chapter 484: The Second Spring of Life

No organization in this world operates without leaving a trace.
But Fang Huan Investment is like a perfect ghost.
As the saying goes, passing through a sea of ​​flowers without a single petal clinging to them!
They smooth out even the ripples in the air wherever they go!
So clean it's chilling!
“So now we…”
“This is good for us.” Anthony pointed to the map.
“This makes sending people over there much easier.
The Guyanese government needs us, and we can take this opportunity to completely control that region!”
“But boss… do we… really need to go this far?”
“Of course.” Anthony’s smile became mysterious.
“You think headquarters is going to all this trouble just for those gold and silver mines?”
“Isn’t it because they feel it’s too much of a loss to directly give Guyana military funds, so they’re taking advantage of the mines to recoup their costs?”
“Naive.” Anthony laughed.
“Their real target is something buried beneath that land, something even the giants covet and hold their breath for!”
What that thing is is self-evident.
“Uranium?!”
“Bingo.” Anthony snapped his fingers.
“But even Fang Huan wouldn’t openly mine uranium; that would be like having a sign on his forehead saying, ‘Come and hit me!’
So, what are they going to do?”
The subordinate’s mind raced, and a bold guess surfaced, sending a chill down his spine:
"Using the surrounding mines as cover... a feint to the enemy while secretly digging for uranium?
Mining gold and iron ore above, while... secretly extracting uranium below?
This...this is too crazy, too dangerous!"
"Hahaha! That's what makes it exciting, too fun! Isn't it?" Anthony's eyes burned with a fanatical fire.
"Every day here is filled with thrilling excitement, so exhilarating!"
"But...but boss! That's uranium..."
"Shh, that's enough." Anthony made a shushing gesture. "We just need to do our job."
He extended his finger, lightly tracing the large map of Guyana on the table, finally stopping at a point.
"Once our men arrive, keep a close watch on this place—the area that 'Jackson & Mobil' is drilling in."
"Here?"
"That's right. Why do you think headquarters is targeting the whole of Guyana at this particular time?
Because they need to stockpile the most crucial resources for the vast empire they're about to build!
And this Jackson & Mobil..." A cold, murderous glint flashed in Anthony's eyes,
"They're just a bunch of clueless petty thieves trying to steal gold coins at the entrance to a dragon's treasure vault."
For thieves, the word "mercy" doesn't exist in Wildfire's dictionary.
Jackson & Mobil's only original sin was that they shouldn't have driven their first stake into the territory Fang Huan had his eye on before Fang Huan himself.
If anyone's to blame, it's just bad luck.
***
A few days later, in an elegant private club, Qin Han smiled and raised his glass.
"Brother Su, you're such a busy man, seeing you these days is harder than climbing to heaven!"
"Chairman Qin, you're too kind. Aren't we going to run a dungeon together this weekend?"
"Hey! Games are virtual, nothing beats meeting in person!
Besides, you stood me up the week before last and the week before that!
It's been ages since we had a proper get-together like this, hasn't it?"
"I'm really sorry, I've been incredibly busy lately." Su Hao raised his glass in a toast.
"I understand, I understand! The capable should do more!" Qin Han laughed heartily, personally filling Su Hao's glass.
"But this matter absolutely needs to be discussed with you in person today, so I rushed over here, haha!"
Qin Han, chairman of Jiangjin Group, a shrewd and cunning businessman.
Ever since Su Hao pulled him into the game guild, this business tycoon has become completely addicted, as if he's found a second spring in his life.
With his indomitable spirit and ability to spend money, he's transformed himself into a diligent and stylish top-tier fighter in the "Three-in-One" guild.
His greatest joy each week was coming to the guild headquarters to chat and joke around with a bunch of young people, and to raid dungeons—a veritable "internet-addicted veteran."
"Chairman Qin, why are you in such a hurry to see me? Is there something important?" Su Hao asked curiously.
"Ahem, I was thinking of having a few more drinks and talking to you when I was a little tipsy…
But judging from your expression, it's better to say it now."
Qin Han put down his glass, his expression becoming serious.
"I heard about the Guyana thing. Fang Huan Investment has been acquiring mines there recently, right?"
Su Hao smiled calmly, not hiding anything: "Chairman Qin, your information network is quite impressive."
Qin Han observed Su Hao's expression, then changed the subject, lowering his voice considerably:
“Brother Su, our country has been making a lot of noise in Venezuela, seemingly for show.
But those in our circle know it was all a smokescreen for outsiders.”
Su Hao nodded. He knew from the beginning that Fang Huan couldn't handle this alone.
Acquiring abandoned mines at bargain prices is great, but the problem lies in the subsequent mining, transportation, refining…
Fang Huan Investment has virtually no experience in these areas, lacking any relevant technology or talent.
A “national team” will inevitably be needed.
“I won’t beat around the bush,” Qin Han leaned forward, his voice filled with excitement and seriousness.
“In Guyana, there might really be something that could determine the future of the nation.
The government can't directly do this; only if you, Fang Huan, take the lead, and we, the private enterprises, provide the technology and support, can we do it discreetly!”
"You mean...?"
"What's buried beneath Guyana? The higher-ups know!
The Russian bear, the US—which one isn't envious?
But right now, the former is bogged down in the Eastern European war, and the latter is in turmoil at home, unable to help itself.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime window of opportunity for our country!
We must strike first and firmly grasp this core resource!"
"Then, how?"
"While those giants are caught in the crossfire, their backyards breached, we must seize that land with swift and decisive force!
Jiang Jin has a top-notch construction team, and the higher-ups can secretly dispatch a group of the most advanced mining companies, forming a joint fleet!"
"Mining that little bit of ore is a piece of cake for us!"
Let domestic companies take on the project...
No, to be precise, Fang Huan will invest and subcontract the project to them.
Fang Huan will be the "face," and they will be the "substance."
Su Hao instantly understood Qin Han's intention.
"What does the higher-up want?" he asked directly.
"You and I are both shrewd people. Besides uranium, what else in that place could be called a 'core resource'?"
Qin Han looked at Su Hao, enunciating each word clearly, and dropped his final bombshell:
"Although it hasn't been officially explored yet, all intelligence points to one possibility—
Underground... besides what has already been explored, there is very likely a deposit with astonishing reserves, enough to drive the entire world's high-tech industries crazy...
A rare earth vein!"