Chapter 76: Ah Hui’s EQ Has Always Been Exceptional

Chapter 76: Ah Hui's EQ Has Always Been Exceptional

It is worth noting that Fang Hong chose to establish his trust fund in Hong Kong instead of mainland China. This decision was based on the fundamental difference in how trusts operate in the two regions.

In mainland China, trusts can be broken down, meaning that assets placed in a trust are not entirely immune to legal enforcement. If authorities or creditors pursue claims, the assets within a domestic trust can still be subject to enforcement actions.

But in the rest of the world, a trust is meant to be untouchable—its core purpose is to shield assets from external claims.

For instance, if a wealthy individual places 100 million yuan into a trust, from a legal standpoint, this money no longer belongs to them personally. Instead, the individual only retains the right to designate beneficiaries who will receive the assets in the future. If creditors attempt to collect debts from the individual, the money in the trust remains protected and cannot be seized.

However, since domestic trusts can be penetrated, their function as a legal barrier becomes meaningless. If a trust cannot provide true asset protection, can it even be considered a trust?

That is why Fang Hong chose Hong Kong—a jurisdiction where the legal protection of trusts is more robust. However, he still kept his assets within China's broader economic sphere. Completely transferring the fund overseas was never an option, as that would introduce additional risks and regulatory scrutiny.

---

A Difficult Road Ahead

Hua Yu hadn't expected Fang Hong to think so far ahead, nor had he realized how firm his stance was. It was at this moment that he fully understood: Qunxing Capital would inevitably become a target—not just for foreign capital but also for domestic players within the industry.

"To be honest, Brother Fang..." Hua Yu hesitated before finally speaking. "The path you've chosen for Qunxing Capital... it's incredibly difficult!"

Fang Hong responded with a calm smile.

"Yes, it's difficult. But understand this—this isn't a dead-end. The fate of Qunxing Capital isn't to win 99 times only to lose everything on the 100th attempt. Instead, it's about winning on the 100th attempt, no matter how many times we lose before that. Victory belongs to those who last until the end."

Hua Yu sighed inwardly. He had always considered himself sharp, but compared to Fang Hong, he felt a step behind.

After a moment of contemplation, Hua Yu spoke again.

"If we want to control the narrative, securing a platform for public opinion is crucial. Should we invest in the media industry?"

Fang Hong immediately dismissed the idea.

"That would be crossing the line—we must avoid stepping into that industry."

Hua Yu frowned.

"But without a media presence, we won't even have a platform to speak out. How do we shape public opinion?"

Fang Hong smiled knowingly.

"Who said we don't have a platform? The key is new media, especially social networking platforms. These platforms connect directly with users, bypassing traditional media entirely.

"In the future, China will have nearly a billion internet users. The younger generation will rarely interact with traditional media—they will seek information online instead. That is where our voice must be heard."

Hua Yu nodded in agreement.

"That makes sense. So, what's the plan?"

Fang Hong replied confidently, "There's a lot to do, and star-making is only one part of it. It's too early to get into specifics. Right now, our focus must be on accumulating tens of billions in capital.

"Once we have a solid foundation, we can discuss long-term strategies. For now, let's focus on making money—real, tangible profits."

If Qunxing Capital is to succeed, it will require tens of billions, if not more.

Fortunately, they were in a golden window of opportunity, allowing them to rapidly build up their capital reserves.

Towards the end of their conversation, Fang Hong chuckled.

"My friend's recent popularity on Tianya Forum gave me an idea—I'll register an account on Weibo. Doing so will not only attract early users to the platform but also create an opportunity to control online discourse."

While this justification made sense on the surface, Fang Hong's true purpose lay elsewhere.

Hua Yu was well aware of the Tianya Forum user 'Weathered Salted Fish', which meant Cao Chenghui had likely caught onto Fang Hong's moves. By establishing his presence on Weibo, Fang Hong ensured that Cao Chenghui would no longer dare to act recklessly online.

In fact, this is exactly what happened.

It wasn't Hua Yu who first noticed—other employees in the company had already begun discussing it. During a recent company meeting, Cao Chenghui sat through the entire discussion, visibly uncomfortable.

Fang Hong could already tell that the 'Ah Hui Experience Card' had expired. He could no longer rely on others to boost his reputation and achievement points; from now on, he would have to take charge himself.

---

Cao Chenghui's Confession

After finishing his conversation with Hua Yu, Fang Hong left the CEO's office and was about to exit the Qunxing Capital headquarters when Cao Chenghui approached him.

"Boss," Cao Chenghui whispered, glancing around nervously. "I have something important to report—privately."

Fang Hong nodded.

"Let's talk in your office."

As they walked through the company, other employees did not seem surprised. However, many were still curious about Fang Hong's identity.

Even though he was young, both senior executives and general managers treated him with utmost respect—even the chairman himself was no exception.

This left employees intrigued but hesitant to ask questions.

---

The General Manager's Office

Inside Cao Chenghui's office, he hesitated before finally speaking.

"Boss, there's something I need to confess."

Fang Hong sat on the sofa and responded calmly.

"Go on."

Cao Chenghui struggled for a moment before finally admitting:

"Boss, you might not know this, but when I was following your investment strategies, I secretly pretended to be an expert on Tianya Forum..."

During the company meeting yesterday, the Tianya user 'Weathered Salted Fish' had been heavily discussed. As soon as Cao Chenghui realized he had been exposed, he almost had a breakdown.

After agonizing over it all night, he decided it was better to come clean rather than risk being found out later.

Of course, what Cao Chenghui didn't realize was that Fang Hong had already known all along. In fact, Fang Hong had even benefited from it—his reputation had soared, and he found the whole situation amusing.

But he wasn't about to let that show.

"Really? So that's what happened?" Fang Hong said, pretending to be unaware.

Cao Chenghui felt deeply embarrassed but forced a smile.

"Boss, your investment skills are truly astonishing. When I saw those stocks, I felt they were too good to keep hidden. I couldn't help but share them online—I wanted the world to see your genius!"

His words were carefully crafted.

Ah Hui's EQ has always been exceptional.

Fang Hong's face remained unreadable, but internally, he was quite pleased.

Ah Hui had framed his confession perfectly—not as an act of personal vanity, but as a testament to Fang Hong's brilliance.

Fang Hong simply nodded, keeping his emotions hidden.

Deep down, he was thinking:

"Ah Hui, you really know how to flatter your boss."

---

End of Chapter 76