Chapter 547: Surprisingly High Efficiency (Two more chapters to be released tonight)

A news report, like a boulder thrown into the calm ocean of international finance, instantly stirred up a monstrous wave, sending shivers down the spines of countless financial giants.
[The Global Climate Change Countermeasures Association—'GEAR,' spearheaded by Fang Huan Investment—has officially received government certification from the US government.
The US stated that the world needs fundamental solutions to the increasingly severe problem of global warming.
The US government welcomes the generous contributions of financial giants like Fang Huan and expressed its willingness to work hand in hand with them.
Accordingly, all companies joining 'GEAR' will enjoy ultra-low tariffs;
Conversely, those who deviate from the association's principles will be subject to punitive high tariffs…]
On the television screen, the news anchor spoke clearly and forcefully, each word seemingly carrying immense weight, striking the hearts of every important figure concerned with global affairs.
It seems that Su Hao is not the only one deeply concerned about Mother Earth's health.
However, everyone's way of showing concern is quite different.
Traditional ESG associations used to conduct health checks and score companies, judging their suitability for investment.
But "GEAR" is different. From its inception, it wasn't designed for profit.
Its banner is as resounding as the UN Charter—purely, selflessly, for the salvation of our only home, Earth!
It doesn't rely on capital; instead, it uses the policies of governments, especially the US government, as a weapon...
It monitors, sanctions, and even publicly executes companies that pollute the environment.
This is a devastating blow.
If it were just an ordinary grassroots environmental organization, even if it constantly banged drums and gongs outside companies, those big bosses would only treat it like a noisy stray dog, ignoring it.
But now, behind it stands the most powerful violent machine on this planet—the US!
And wielding this sword is Fang Huan from the East!
Anyone who dares to defy the will of "GEAR" is essentially challenging the combined might of two top powers from the East and West!
"Wow, Chairman Su, this was handled brilliantly!" Li Huilin reported with a look of relief.
"I didn't expect the US to act so quickly; it was practically a green channel."
"Yes," Su Hao smiled faintly.
"I initially thought the US would make excuses, but they were even more anxious than us. The White House personally intervened to expedite things; their efficiency was astounding.
It seems the natural disasters that swept across the US this year have truly hurt them.
Global warming has been unfairly blamed, and it's starting to seriously impact everyone's livelihoods."
This world is becoming increasingly surreal.
Scorching heat and extreme cold alternate, as if nature has suffered a mental breakdown.
Where it should be snowing, the sun blazes; where it should be drought-stricken, floods rage.
The masses have finally come to truly understand what it means for "the Earth to be sick," and have finally realized that if they don't take action, we'll all perish together.
"However, Chairman Su, there are some rumors circulating outside," Li Huilin changed the subject,
“Some people worry that ‘GEAR’ will be used as a tool for ‘vigilante justice,’ using the guise of environmentalism to eliminate dissent.
Many people in the US voted against it because of this.
But White Building believes that in extraordinary times, decisive action is necessary, so they overruled the objections and passed it.”
“Vigilante justice? What a joke! That kind of thing absolutely cannot happen.” Su Hao’s tone carried a hint of astonishment.
“We established GEAR to cool the Earth, not to use the US government’s banner for hegemony, or to play some childish ‘those who obey me prosper, those who oppose me perish’ game.”
However, he also knew that with the US’s backing, GEAR theoretically had the authority to “take advantage” of any company.
They could find any minor environmental issue to cripple, or even destroy, the other party.
That’s what makes GEAR so terrifying, and the real source of fear for those who oppose it.
"So, clearly convey this to the group, tell them to keep a close eye on things, absolutely do not let this 'vigilance' smear campaign be leveled against us.
If these misunderstandings accumulate, GEAR will ruin this great opportunity."
"Yes! I'll pass it on immediately!"
"What about Europe? Any developments?"
"Yes, I was just about to report to you! The EU has completely backed down, reaching an agreement with us through the group, accepting all our conditions!
The armed restrictions on 'Wildfire' Security Company have been significantly relaxed; they can freely escort ships on the high seas, ensuring the absolute safety of our cargo ships.
At the same time, their applications to establish bases in various European countries have been approved at lightning speed!"
Su Hao nodded, feeling little emotion.
To be honest, even if the EU bureaucrats stubbornly refused to budge, he couldn't really cut off the food supply.
After all, using human lives as bargaining chips is not his style.
Fortunately, the EU was pragmatic enough to give him face.
"Are the contracts all finalized? Don't let them recover and try to pull some kind of double-crossing trick on us again."
"Don't worry about that! Our legal team has plugged every loophole.
The contract terms are watertight, practically a 'contract of servitude'!
Chairman Huang even added a clause:
If the EU unilaterally breaches the contract, Fang Huan, along with our country's sovereign wealth fund, will immediately withdraw every penny of our investment in Europe!
At the same time, we will launch an unprecedented transnational lawsuit, suing them until they're bankrupt!"
Even so, politicians' integrity is always thinner than paper.
Su Hao sneered inwardly, hoping they would realize the price of betrayal was too high for them to pay.
"We need to continue monitoring things in Europe. Anything else?"
"This is the latest report from the research department, regarding the next steps for asset allocation for our Fanghuan Group, Fanghuan Investment, and the sovereign wealth fund."
Since Su Hao integrated these three incredibly wealthy financial forces into his operations, they have completely abandoned their high-risk, high-reward careers and turned to the safest path of asset preservation and appreciation.
High-risk investments? That's for small-scale speculation.
Now, with the funds in his hands, every move could trigger a financial tsunami; safety has become the top priority.
Normally, once this money is invested in so-called safe assets, it can sit securely for at least six months.
So, every six months, the research department submits a report, like submitting homework, reassessing the global market and searching for new safe investment opportunities.
Today happens to be the day for this "homework submission."
"..."
Su Hao quickly flipped through the report, page after page of data flowing past his eyes like water.
The report mostly listed "honest" assets like government bonds, gold, and blue-chip stocks, failing to pique his interest whatsoever.
Even his almost supernatural intuition didn't bother to activate.
One page, two pages, three pages...
The report was thick, but the content was unremarkable.
'Looks like this is how it is this time; maintaining the status quo seems to be the best option... Hmm?!'
Just as he was losing interest and preparing to close the report,
at the very end of the document, a term, like lightning in the night, instantly tore through his vision, causing his pupils to contract sharply.
(My darlings, I'm not feeling well today; my eyes are hurting again. I'm going to rest for a bit and then continue writing when I feel better. I should be able to publish the next two chapters tonight. Thank you all! Love you all!)