America: My Time

Chapter 1057 An Unexpected Rejection

Chapter 1047 An Unexpected Rejection

"I don't need to think about anything. As the president, he has to protect our interests. If he can't even do that, then he doesn't deserve our recognition. The United States belongs to us, not him. I can respect the rules and make concessions, but that doesn't mean I can make concessions on such an important matter. Now it's up to him to choose. If he doesn't accept it, then there will only be confrontation between us. That's not my fault, but his fault!"

As soon as John finished speaking, Morgan sighed deeply. He knew John was right. At this moment, President Lloyd should protect John's interests, which was also protecting the interests of the financial group. The interests of the financial group were above the interests of the United States—he was very clear about this. Not only did he know this, but the entire American financial group would think and act in this way!
“John, no matter what, we can’t let things get out of control. I’ll talk to the White House and get them to show some sincerity. But you should go back to the US as soon as possible so we can all sit down and have a proper talk. After all, it’s better to clarify some things face-to-face to avoid unnecessary trouble!”

“Alright, I’ll go back after I finish dealing with things in Japan. I understand some people’s concerns. It’s not about my PayPal payment, but probably about copper futures in England!” John felt there was no need to hide anything from Morgan. If those guys were only concerned about PayPal, there was no need for them to be in such a hurry. The only problem was Sumitomo’s copper futures!

If John were to side with Sumitomo, it would undoubtedly have a huge impact on them. Quantum Mining is currently the world's largest copper producer, as well as a gold producer. Over the years, the mining giants are well aware of just how enormous the mineral resources Quantum Mining controls are, and they are not comfortable with John standing on the opposite side.

"Good that you understand. Just don't cooperate with those guys in Japan, or things will get complicated!" Morgan wasn't surprised that John saw through the underlying issues. It would be a problem if John couldn't see anything at all. If John didn't say anything, it would be a crisis for Morgan, meaning that their 'friendship' was in trouble!

"Those guys are really overthinking it. I'm not on the same side as those guys in Japan. You know how they betrayed me before, so do you think I would stand with them? I can only say that I'm neutral. There's still plenty of time for all this. It's a bit too early for those guys to be in such a hurry to talk to me. If it's this matter, then I'm not in a rush. I'll deal with things in Japan first!"

Having clarified everything with Morgan, John was even less in a hurry to return to the US. Instead, he wanted to settle accounts with the Japanese and reclaim his interests. He couldn't leave without any benefits, especially in the communications sector. Although John had already completed collaborations with the Japanese in this area and had withdrawn unscathed, he still valued the development of communications and the internet in Japan. Japan wasn't developing as rapidly as he had envisioned; they were still following the old path, which presented John with even more opportunities.

After hanging up the phone, John smiled faintly, pleased with the situation in the US. It seemed everything was going in his favor. Those guys were indeed getting desperate; they were scared even before he had begun his counterattack. Moreover, the oil capitalists were even more afraid of his plans against them. Standing with the Japanese was his opportunity, his chance to reclaim the interests that rightfully belonged to him from the Japanese!

"Mr. Morita, don't you feel a little tired? They always make you step forward and bear the pressure. This is too much!" John asked when he saw Akio Morita again. This was no small matter. In his opinion, every time Akio Morita took the initiative to come to them, it was a strategy of Japan, or even a tactic of Akio Morita!
"There's nothing I can do about it. We're on good terms, and I have no choice in this situation. After all, nobody wants to see a conflict break out. Most importantly, I didn't keep my promise to you, and that's my fault!" Good heavens, this old guy Akio Morita actually lowered himself so much. After hearing his words, even if John had any anger in his heart, he couldn't vent it. After all, Akio Morita was a big shot with a lot of influence.

"You're exaggerating. This has nothing to do with you. It's my own fault for not arranging everything properly, and I underestimated the schemes of those with ulterior motives. Who would have thought that it was those guys from Israel who were behind this? Who would have thought that they would bribe people in Japan to target me? I have to admit, those guys are too insidious. I've also talked to the Middle Eastern tycoons about the situation in Japan, and everything is fine. Moreover, the Middle Eastern tycoons think that many of the previous conflicts might have been the work of those guys. If it weren't for this sudden change in Japan, they would still be being deceived."

John naturally understood Akio Morita's intentions when he came to visit, so he told him bluntly that the Middle Eastern tycoons were no longer a problem and they didn't need to worry about them, but the Japanese guys would have to compensate John for his losses!
"That's good. If it weren't for your help this time, we would probably have been killed by those guys. Those Japanese are too cunning and treacherous. They would do anything to achieve their goals!" Hearing Akio Morita's words, John couldn't help but sneer inwardly. The Japanese were no better than those Japanese. They were just as despicable and shameless, but John wouldn't say it out loud!

“Those guys are indeed cunning and treacherous. I have already received a plea from the White House. Your lobbying team has failed miserably. They are clearly the victims, yet they couldn't persuade the White House. I find this very hard to understand. Is there something wrong with the lobbying team you hired, or have they been bribed by the oil tycoons? I don't know what your decision is, but I will do everything in my power to help you in this matter. Those guys must pay the price. The two major media groups and the media power of the Middle Eastern tycoons will stand on Japan's side. They must pay the price!”

"Perhaps our people were careless. After all, we never expected this to happen. We didn't expect those guys to scheme against us, to use us to kill someone else, to create conflict between us and you, and to make us look bad!"

At this point, Akio Morita paused, took a deep breath, and continued, "John, the Akihabara plan has yielded some results. The plan you mentioned really works. I wonder if you have any other plans? We can cooperate. Many people in Japan are looking forward to such changes!"

When the renovation of Akihabara began, the appearance of life-size Saint Seiya figures had a huge impact on the area. Real estate around Akihabara rebounded, exciting many Japanese real estate companies who wanted John to continue pushing the project forward, as they truly saw hope this time. It wasn't that no one wanted to try it themselves, but they quickly realized they lacked the necessary experience.

John shook his head and said, "I can't do it. The investment is too large, and it wouldn't be very profitable for me. So I'm sorry to disappoint you. Instead of focusing on me, you should focus on promoting your tourism industry. At least that's easier than pushing such a large project. I believe Mr. Morita is aware of what happened before. Do you think I would invest in real estate again? This isn't the first time. So I'll stick to investing in high-tech industries, such as internet and mobile communications. If I have to invest in real estate, it will only be some resort hotels. There won't be any larger investments!"

Upon hearing John's words, Akio Morita sighed. He was well aware of John's concerns. At this point, no amount of assurance from anyone would be of any use. As John said, this wasn't the first time. Everyone knows the story of the boy who cried wolf, so getting John to invest in Japanese real estate again was virtually impossible.

Seeing Akio Morita's disappointed expression, John smiled calmly and said, "Mr. Morita, instead of worrying about these things, you should focus on developing your entertainment business. The Japanese record market has great potential, and you also need to keep an eye on Hollywood. If Japan doesn't make a decision soon, dragging it out will only make the situation more dangerous."

“John, let’s host a cocktail party sometime so we can all chat. Many people want to discuss the future direction of Japan and make some preparations, since Japan’s manufacturing industry has been severely impacted and many companies are struggling!” Akio Morita looked at John expectantly, but the result left him greatly disappointed!
John shook his head and said, "There's no need for that. The US is urging me to go back. If it weren't for some things to do in Japan, I would have had to head back to the US. I see no hope for Japan's manufacturing industry, at least not right now. Japanese companies are burdened too much. Investing in factories overseas is the right way. Japan itself has no opportunities. Moreover, given Japan's current situation, many aspects of research and development will be affected. Samsung's surpassing Toshiba in memory chips is the best example. Their investment in research and development is completely insufficient!"

(End of this chapter)