America: My Time

Chapter 1065: Lure for gain
Chapter 1055 Luring with Profit
“Actually, there’s really no need for us to do these meaningless things. Even if there’s something to discuss, we can just sit down and talk it over!” John shook his head when he saw the old man, Akio Morita. The other party had put on a very big party this time, with not only bigwigs from the business world but also people from the entertainment industry. From this, it was clear that it wasn’t entirely Akio Morita’s doing.

In the past, Naoko and Hitomi Kuroki were always by John's side, but this time it was Momoko Kikuchi who appeared. Although it was just a small change in personnel, it had different significance in the eyes of these conglomerate tycoons. It's worth noting that only Momoko Kikuchi appeared this time; the other women didn't participate, which was quite unexpected!

Akio Morita smiled calmly and said, "There's nothing we can do about it. After all, such a big mess has caused some pressure for everyone. So this is a way to bring everyone together to eliminate the previous misunderstandings."

Many were disappointed when only Kikuchi Momoko appeared. After all, many people came to such parties to try their luck and make connections, and with only Kikuchi Momoko present, they couldn't get many things done. Unfortunately, John didn't care what these people thought. These guys weren't of much use to him, and he didn't need to worry about Japan's reputation anymore; everything had to be out in the open!
Now that so many days have passed, those guys in Japan have already figured out all the countermeasures, so John doesn't feel the need to do anything more. In fact, the simpler things are, the more pressure they might feel. This can be considered psychological warfare; at least his actions have disrupted their plans.

Under the guidance of the old man Akio Morita, John met the Japanese guys. It has to be said that these guys were really well prepared. The bigwigs of the conglomerates were all there, as well as Japanese government officials. The large conference room was full of people. Fortunately, it was nighttime and in the suburbs, otherwise it would have caused quite a stir in Japan!
"Gentlemen, we're all old acquaintances, so there's no need for formalities. I'll speak frankly. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to offer them. If they're acceptable, I'll have no problem with them. If they're beyond my tolerance, I can only apologize. As for what happened before, there's no need to dwell on it. Let's look 'forward'!"

As for whether to move forward or towards money, that depends on the choices of these guys in Japan. John has already done everything he could. Whether Japan is willing to 'cooperate' with him or to have in-depth exchanges is up to their decision!
"Mr. John, since you've put it that way, let's get straight to the point and discuss our thoughts. Any disagreements can be discussed. We won't have any further demands regarding the Nissan acquisition; we simply hope you can leverage the acquisition, with our Japanese bank assuming the loan. If possible, our Japanese bank is willing to cover an additional loan for you. Regarding your investments in Japan, we also hope it's best to use loans from our Japanese bank. Frankly speaking, the current situation for all the major banks isn't very good!"

Does the Japanese bank have no money? No, these guys have money, but they're having trouble finding loan recipients right now because they want trustworthy people, not those with no integrity at all who would put them at risk. John is the best candidate in their eyes, after all, this guy has never had any credit issues.

Nowadays, John's loans are mostly processed through Standard Chartered Bank and Sinotrans, reducing its reliance on Japanese banks. This is also due to John's substantial capital accumulation over the years. This is precisely why it has been able to launch numerous acquisitions and accelerate its expansion in Asia and the United States.

John was taken aback when he heard what the Japanese guys were saying. This was an opportunity he had been looking for all along, and he hadn't expected them to offer it to him again. How could John not be shocked? If he could use their funds to develop himself, it would be a tremendous opportunity. He had been able to grow rapidly in the past thanks to the strong support of these Japanese banks!
John took a deep breath and said, “In principle, I don’t have many problems, but I still need your assurances. You should know that such a leveraged buyout is not good for Bentley Motors. The funds we originally prepared will have to be used for other purposes, and it will also put a certain burden on ourselves. However, considering our past friendly cooperation, I can accept it, and if there is a need for loans, we will give priority to you. But there is still a guarantee that you will not ask us to repay the loan within four years. We will only repay the interest. After four years, we will discuss it again.”

“Mr. John, as far as I know, you have taken out a lot of loans for your expansion in various countries. In fact, you can choose to cooperate with us, and we can offer you more favorable interest rates.”

"I believe you all understand the situation regarding those loans. They are necessary; otherwise, why would they be willing to cooperate with us so readily? If you are capable, we can cooperate more deeply. Cargill and Dekabio are being acquired, and if you are willing to provide funds, I am happy to accept. After all, we have cooperated for so many years and have a solid foundation! As for the deal with Japan, that is not a problem either. But what I want to say is that I need a loan in yen, not dollars!"

The Japanese banking tycoons were taken aback by John's request. They hadn't expected him to ask for a loan in yen instead of dollars, which shocked them. This meant John would use Japanese revenue to repay the loan. In an instant, they seemed to understand something: John was transferring assets, disappearing into the background. Many companies were undergoing changes, and John was using this method to conceal his identity. The Japanese officials seemed to understand John's intentions, and a faint smile appeared on their faces.

"No problem, we accept Mr. John's terms. Your integrity is the best guarantee. Rest assured, we will absolutely not disclose our 'cooperation,' and our bank's integrity is also guaranteed!"

Upon seeing these guys' reactions, John instantly realized they were overthinking things, or rather, they were wrong. But that was fine too; it suited his purposes perfectly. He could use an offshore company to invest in Bentley Motors, gradually reducing his shareholding and allowing him to slowly disappear into the background.

"I'm glad you all understand. I have to be cautious about many things, as you all know I need to accelerate the company's integration. Time waits for no one, and your understanding makes things much easier. There's another matter I need to discuss with you all. I'd like to open a futures exchange in Japan, dealing in non-ferrous metals and energy. Please rest assured, regulation is not a problem. I just need a quota. I'm going to run a legitimate exchange. The application in the US is complete, and construction is underway in Portland, Oregon. Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong are no problem either, and neither are Europe and the UK!" John's words were half true and half false. The US was indeed not a problem; all John needed was a little time.

The Japanese guys were also somewhat surprised by John's statement. They hadn't expected this situation. They all frowned and pondered, after all, this was no small matter. It concerned the interests of many of them, and no one wanted their own interests to be harmed!

“I understand your concerns, but I only want to do business, not target you. With the exchange established, we will naturally have large quantities of non-ferrous metals and energy stored in Japan, which I believe will benefit Japan as well. If you agree, our cooperation might advance further. I can't go into details, but it depends on your decision!” John said with a faint smile. A legitimate exchange is not comparable to those shady underground exchanges, and John wasn't worried about a lack of goods.

Using force to smash people, what Japan lacks most right now is raw materials, but John doesn't lack them, and he has a lot in his hands, especially after the trade with Russia began. He has a huge amount of resources in his hands, after all, the Russians left them a lot of resources back then, and now most of them have fallen into John's hands.

John wasn't just doing business with Russia; he was also dealing with other resource-rich countries that had broken up with Russia. After all, John had been preparing for this day for a long time, and he didn't believe that the Japanese could resist such temptation.

On one hand, there are cheap supplies; on the other hand, there is an opening in their futures market. Although Japan's financial market has been liberalized, John still needs to be cautious. After all, if these Japanese guys are secretly targeting him, it won't be a good thing, and he will have to pay a heavy price.

John now possesses a vast amount of resources acquired from the Russians, and converting them into money won't be easy. Having his own exchange would make distribution much simpler. Keep in mind that both Russia and the Soviet Union are desperately poor at this time; there's nothing they won't sell, let alone ordinary goods. As for the Japanese, they naturally know how much wealth John took from the Russians after their downfall, but what John acquired were goods, not cash!
(End of this chapter)