Chapter 490: To the Stars and the Sea!

Upon hearing this, Qin Han's smile vanished instantly, replaced by an imposing aura, his eyes sharpening:
"Old Li! Watch your words! You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want!
If something gets out without evidence, you'll be held responsible!"
Another person nearby added unwillingly:
"But... I really heard that the shareholders of Jackson Mobil have secretly contacted Fang Huan Investment, asking for their help?
They're said to be willing to transfer a large number of shares at below-market prices, just to get Fang Huan to take over the company and take charge!"
Qin Han, of course, already knew this news.
The shareholders of Jackson Mobil were preparing to launch a "coup," to oust Jonathan Rockefeller from the chairman's seat and then bring in Fang Huan Investment, this bigwig.
In other words, Fang Huan Investment didn't spend a penny, didn't buy a single share, yet the other party was begging and pleading to offer up the chairman's throne, along with discounted shares.
"Fang Huan Investment... is truly a god-like existence!
Isn't this winning without bloodshed, subduing the enemy without a fight?
We were wondering why they suddenly went to a place like Guyana to develop things, and now we know... it was all part of such a grand scheme!"
"Hey, what did I just say?" Qin Han's voice turned cold.
"Don't make baseless accusations without evidence.
In this circle, you all know better than I what the consequences are for those who can't keep their mouths shut, right?"
He then scanned the crowd:
"Besides, if it really was Fang Huan, do you think the US would let it go?
What about the other international giants? Are they all pushovers?
If this gets out, the sky will fall! Are you all tired of living?"
Qin Han's barrage of accusations froze the atmosphere in the private room; everyone fell silent.
Seeing this, he suddenly burst into laughter, breaking the deathly silence.
"Just kidding, just kidding! Look how scared you all are, your faces are all pale.
Just trying to lighten the mood, why are you all so tense?
The food's getting cold, come on, let's eat!"
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, as if granted a reprieve.
But inwardly they were cursing, "Damn it, I almost offended this powerful figure, the one with the closest ties to Fang Huan, because of one careless remark."
Everyone knew that Qin Han of Jiangjin Group was now Fang Huan's most loyal ally in investment, the mortal closest to Su Hao, that god-like figure!
The atmosphere eased, and someone mustered the courage to ask, "Chairman Qin, since we've come this far, may I ask one more question?"
"Speak."
"This time, Fang Huan Investment has spent a fortune 'donating' to the IAEA and has also formally protested against Japan's discharge of nuclear wastewater?
Does this mean that Fang Huan... is going to take action against Japan again?"
The last time Fang Huan Investment attacked Japan, it directly set back the once-invincible island nation's economy by twenty years, leaving it barely surviving.
It was precisely because of that incident that Japan, in order to survive, practically knelt down and opened all its markets, lifting all restrictions on China.
This gave these companies the opportunity to make a major foray into the Japanese market, conquering territory and reaping huge profits.
Because of this, they were worried that Fang Huan Investment might strike again, completely crippling the Japanese market and ruining their businesses as well.
Qin Han smiled meaningfully upon hearing this: "What do you take Fang Huan Investment for?
Alright, since we're all in the same boat now, I'll be frank with you."
Qin Han lowered his voice, his eyes gleaming.
"Do you think Fang Huan Investment is the kind of people who would get angry over a few fish or shrimp, the kind of compassionate, albeit 'global' environmental saints?
Everyone should know what treasures lie beneath Guyana besides conventional minerals, right?"
After a brief moment of thought, a word escaped their lips. "You mean... rare earth elements and uranium?"
“That’s right.” Qin Han’s lips curled into a smile.
“The surrounding mineral veins have actually been firmly controlled by Fang Huan for a long time.
As long as the equipment is on site, they can extract rare earth and uranium ore at any time.
However, there’s a problem: can this stuff, especially uranium, be mined openly?”
The answer, of course, is no.
Uranium, the raw material for nuclear weapons, has always been one of the most sensitive strategic resources internationally, its every move subject to global surveillance.
Anyone who dares to make a move will immediately become the target of public criticism.
“Look at the current international situation. The wave of nuclear energy revival is here again.”
The Fukushima incident has focused global attention on nuclear safety and contamination, ironically creating a huge demand for "clean and environmentally friendly" next-generation nuclear energy.
Nuclear energy technology, touted as "clean energy," can minimize environmental problems.
Following the energy crisis triggered by the Eastern European war, it has once again been placed on the agenda by various countries, becoming the holy grail pursued globally.
"That's right. And do you know what one of the subsidiaries Jackson Mobil acquired a few years ago did?
It was a nuclear energy development company!"
"Ah!" At that moment, everyone felt as if struck by lightning, instantly enlightened!
They finally understood!
Why Fang Huan Investment suddenly became so fixated on the issue of Japan's discharge of nuclear wastewater, even going so far as to donate a large sum to the IAEA!
So, the real intention wasn't what it seemed!
It wasn't about some rubbish environmental protection at all; it was a grand, far-reaching scheme!
It was about creating an impeccable "excuse" for a much larger, more astonishing goal!
It was about finding a plausible, irrefutable reason for future actions in Guyana!
"To put it bluntly, with so many of our companies flocking to Guyana this time, if it were just for mining, wouldn't that be a bit too much of a fuss?
But what if we used this manpower and equipment to build a 'next-generation clean nuclear energy demonstration power plant' on that land?"
"In the name of... clean nuclear energy? But... but the technology isn't fully mature yet!"
"It's not mature yet." Qin Han smiled like an old fox.
"But we can build it first!"
"Just treat it as a 'testing ground,' developing and perfecting it step by step under the banner of 'for the future of all mankind.' Who can say anything?
It's like Xiang Zhuang's sword dance, his real intention was Liu Bang.
With this power plant as a cover, what we do over there is perfectly logical, isn't it?"
"Hiss—"
The CEOs present felt their scalps tingle, each gasping, then nodding in unison, their faces filled with shock and admiration.
This game is incredibly grand!
One link after another, from the attack on the Guyana oil field to the Jackson Mobil stock price crash, and then to the nuclear wastewater in Japan—all seemingly unrelated events are actually pieces in this grand, earth-shattering game!
It turns out, the so-called Guyana project, with its mining, was just an appetizer!
The real feast was a breathtakingly vast scheme encompassing energy, technology, and international politics!
"So, everyone, from now on, be more discerning in your actions and keep your mouths shut."
Qin Han raised his glass and concluded,
"We at Fanghuan never compete with our domestic counterparts!
Our goal is to lead everyone to the stars!
And make a fortune worldwide!"