America: My Time

Chapter 1131 Neon's Worries

Chapter 1121 Neon's Worries
It's not that we won't retaliate, or that we won't teach these guys a lesson. It's just that we need to choose the right time. Either we do nothing and pretend we know nothing, or we deliver a fatal blow and make them pay a heavy price. These guys are scheming against John, and John is scheming against them too. How could John be completely unprepared for the greed of the Japanese?

"Sit down, everyone. There's no need to be so tense. I've gathered you all here today to make some arrangements. After all, you've been with me for quite some time, even Nanako has been with me for six years! To be honest, she was the one I least believed in at first, but she hasn't left yet, while some others have already left! Akina is no longer a Japanese citizen, and she needs to relinquish her shares in TV Tokyo and the investment company to prevent her from being targeted by malicious individuals and causing unnecessary trouble. Do you have any thoughts on this?"

John is of great use to the investment company, so there can be no problems or hidden dangers. Otherwise, when their plans are implemented, there will be resistance and someone will jump out to target their plans.

"I have no opinion!" Nakamori Akina remained calm, seemingly unconcerned about the value of the shares. Her reaction greatly surprised Kikuchi Momoko, Matsushima Nanako, and the Korean actresses Song Yoon-ah and Kim Hee-sun. This was a huge fortune, and Nakamori Akina was so composed!

"Alright, Momoko will take over the shares of the investment company, and Nanako will take over the shares of TV Tokyo. The farms in Australia will all be under your name. If any other situations arise there, we can make adjustments. Australia recognizes dual citizenship!" The layout of the grain and livestock industries cannot be taken lightly, as it relates to the development of many of our food processing plants. Without sufficient supplies, problems can easily arise.

Of course, this is just the surface reason. The truth is, having grain in hand brings peace of mind. John dares not be negligent about this aspect of security. Moreover, John's plans extend beyond grain and livestock to include wine, fruit, and coffee. The profits from these agricultural products will be substantial in the future, especially as China grows stronger, bringing enormous profits. Such planning is best done as early as possible, and it cannot be confined to one country. John is well aware of the disgusting things the Americans might do in the future; if he doesn't plan ahead, he fears he might get dragged into their mess!

John dared not underestimate the four major grain merchants. If he did, he might fall into their trap and suffer unnecessary losses! Moreover, John believed that the four major grain merchants must have noticed his scheme and were on guard. Perhaps a confrontation would be imminent!
"Akiko, Akina, you two shouldn't stay in Japan for a while, and don't go to the US either. There are already people making plans here in Japan, so it's best not to make the same mistake again!" John didn't trust these guys in Japan, because they had no bottom line. Now was not the time for him to have a showdown with them, so there was no need to confront them.

John was also worried about things in the US. The reason why Naoko and Martin Jr. had been staying in China instead of the US was to prevent those old guys from playing dirty tricks. Perhaps those guys wouldn't do it themselves, but there would always be some willing to take the risk. If something went wrong, it would be too late to regret it.

Those guys could even kill people close to the president, so there's nothing they wouldn't dare to do for profit. Although everyone's been more restrained lately, a wise man avoids dangerous situations, and John didn't want to put himself in that kind of danger or give his enemies an opportunity to target him.

The more John understood the ruthlessness of capital, the more cautious he became. This was one of the reasons he chose to leave the United States—to avoid getting involved in those guys' struggles, given the immense profits involved. Just like the current US military and civilians, those guys are incredibly greedy. As a military-industrial tycoon, John understood how serious the problems behind this were.

Soon, under John's rearrangement, the Japanese industries underwent some adjustments. The original investment company was renamed Phoenix Investment, and the shareholding ratios were redistributed. This adjustment was just the beginning; gradually, Phoenix Investment would acquire stakes in many Japanese companies, including Phoenix Comics and Nissan Motors. The 30% stake in the pipeline company was also held by Phoenix Investment. The 12% stake in TV Tokyo was also transferred to this investment company. Simultaneously, the newly established communications company underwent the same arrangement. In just one night, Phoenix Investment had become a behemoth, controlling numerous Japanese assets. Many of these assets were arranged by John for his future grand plans. Without such substantial assets as a foundation, achieving his goals would not be easy!

Establishing a conglomerate in Japan? No, John has no such idea. After the Asian financial crisis, Japan will no longer be his focus, because these guys in Japan will keep making mistakes in their technological development, so their deterrent power will be very limited. However, he will increase his efforts in establishing a banking presence.

Soon Japan will enter the era of negative interest rates, at which time Japanese banks will have enough ammunition. This is also John's goal. Only by making arrangements in advance can he get everything he wants when the opportunity comes, and only then can he tear a piece of flesh from these guys in Japan and infiltrate the inner workings of Japanese finance!

The Japanese guys were paying close attention to John's every move, so they were making all sorts of calculations about what John was up to!
"It seems we've alerted them and aroused their suspicion. Otherwise, they wouldn't have made such arrangements in such a short time, and made so many changes in shareholding. I told them long ago not to act rashly and not to be too greedy, because that would ruin things. But these guys just wouldn't listen and kept causing these kinds of trouble. Do they really think John is a fool who can't see through their little schemes?"

"There's no other way. Many people are worried that the current cooperation will bring huge crises in the future. After all, once such a contract is signed, we will largely depend on the supply of energy from Asia, and it will be easy for them to hold us hostage. If we don't test the waters, how can those guys feel at ease!"

"These bastards are just too stupid and naive. What's the use of such methods? If they want to scheme against us, it's not difficult for them to strangle us. Don't forget that they still have good relations with the Middle Eastern tycoons. If they ask, do you think the Middle Eastern tycoons will give them some help and make those guys behave themselves, especially that damned Xiwu. Tell them to behave and stop causing us trouble. People's patience has its limits. Don't think he's being discreet. Once he makes a move, he'll be found out. There's a second chance, but not a third. If he causes trouble again, he'll have to bear all the consequences! Does he really think we'll keep cleaning up his messes forever?"

"That guy, Yoshiaki Tsutsumi, definitely needs a good warning. If we let him continue like this, our plans will be affected. His existence has already impacted many of our plans. If necessary, we should send him to jail to prevent this bastard from ruining our important plans again. He can't be above the overall interests of Japan. We can't afford to fall out with John now, or the consequences will be unimaginable. He's not just an energy giant and a mining giant; now he's involved in the food industry, second only to the four major grain traders! Our operations in South America have been significantly affected. I'm worried this is John's way of targeting us. It's also a warning to us. If we continue like this, it won't be good for anyone!"

"There were warnings, but none specifically targeting us. After all, his preparations were all to secure his own supply. Don't forget his failed acquisition of Cargill, which created a conflict between him and the four major grain traders. If you carefully examine John's global food processing plant network, you'll understand how much he needs from this sector, and why he's in such a rush, and so frantically at that! If I remember correctly, this guy has also acquired quite a few restaurant brands in Japan, and you all know how astonishing the expansion of 7-Eleven has been. Back then, that old guy Akio Morita completed the acquisition of convenience stores, making Sony the largest convenience store chain in Japan. But now 7-Eleven has returned to its peak, and it's once again spread throughout Japan, and even Asia. Have you ever thought about how much product that requires!"

"Furthermore, Australian shipping continues to trade with Russia, primarily in the light industrial and food sectors, maintaining a barter system that requires an astonishing amount of resources. John is arguably a global giant in food processing, his influence exceeding many people's expectations. While many see him as a tech, entertainment, or mining tycoon, he is, above all, a food processing giant. His vast retail network necessitates substantial resource support. The reason 7-Eleven was able to make a comeback is because of its low prices, something other convenience stores cannot compete with. His past cooperation with Russia allowed him to establish a massive light industrial and food processing enterprise spanning Southeast Asia, which is one of the reasons he split up those groups!"

(End of this chapter)