America: My Time

Chapter 1195 Vigilance Against Neon
Chapter 1185 Vigilance Against Neon Lights

Was John worried that his plans would be exposed? Was he worried that the Koreans would know his scheme? No, John had no such worries now. Even if they saw through everything, it wouldn't matter. They were powerless to resist. One move from Soros, and the Koreans would be wiped out. With Daewoo Group's cash flow disrupted, John's acquisition would be no problem. If he could swallow Daewoo Shipbuilding and Daewoo Motors, he would become the largest shipbuilder and car manufacturer in Korea. At that point, Bentley Motors would have even greater confidence!
Everything was developing in the direction they expected. Soros had become John's sword, paving the way for John and creating opportunities for his acquisitions. The same was true in Japan; at least for now, those guys were helpless. Although they saw the hidden crisis, they couldn't do anything until Soros made his move.

Bentley Motors' parts manufacturing plants in China have been continuously expanding. As Bentley Motors expands across the country, the demand for parts is also increasing. Now, Japan, the US, and the UK have gradually abandoned their previous partners, relying entirely on the Chinese factories. Coupled with the expansion of retail and repair businesses in Europe and America, Bentley's factories in China are reaping huge profits.

This wasn't just the case for auto parts factories; other factories in China were doing the same, generating huge profits that fueled their rapid expansion. Many only saw John's increasing investment in China, but failed to see the astonishing returns he reaped. The only difference was that none of this capital flowed out of China; it all continued to be invested there.

John's assets in China are now growing rapidly, like a snowball, attracting the envy of many. However, such an investment isn't something everyone can do. After all, those who invest in China are there for profit; they dare not leave all their funds there, fearing unforeseen changes. They are all eager to recoup their investments, unlike John, who is frantically snowballing his wealth and aggressively seizing market share. By the time those others realize what's happening, John has already captured a significant market share.

Most European and American investors transit through Hong Kong, but John didn't have so many reservations; he went straight in. This is precisely why his investments proceeded so smoothly and received such strong support from China. Hard work pays off; over a decade of operation has earned John an outstanding reputation and solid credibility in China—something other investors can't achieve!
After speaking with Lee Boo-jin, John turned his gaze to Sachiko Kamachi. Perhaps it was the pregnancy that made her look slightly tense; after all, all of this was putting considerable pressure on her. Although Sachiko Kamachi had been with John for a long time, she still harbored some worries.

Considering John's reputation as a playboy, and the departures of Yasuko Sawaguchi, Chisato Moritaka, Miho Nakayama, and others, it would be a lie to say she wasn't worried! John could clearly sense this; in fact, this wasn't an isolated case!

"Don't be nervous, we should have a good talk! Although my promises may not mean much to you, I still want to say that my commitment to you has never changed, and my heart has never changed. I'll say it again: as long as you don't intend to leave, I will stick to this and stay with you until the very end. Don't worry about the children either; the personal fund won't be available for a while, and that's something I can do!"

Currently, Standard Chartered Bank controls all of John's child's personal fund investments, and these investments have all been used to combat the economic crisis. Although Sachiko's child hasn't been born yet, it doesn't prevent John from creating his own personal fund for her. John plans to allocate 50 million from Standard Chartered's investments, as a way of doing his best to care for his unborn child!
The returns on fifty million yen would be enormous—no small sum. Although Sachiko Kamachi wasn't short of money, at this moment, money was all John could offer. It wasn't just about his attitude; it was about responsibility—the responsibility of being a father. John wasn't the same person he used to be; he thought much more deeply now!

"Also, don't rush back to Japan. Stay here for now and wait until this storm is over. You're not alone now, and don't put too much pressure on yourself!" John wanted to prepare for any unexpected situations that might arise in Japan. He believed that if Soros made a move, those guys in Japan would be furious, and the banks there would be enraged. This time, John would reap another harvest from them!
At the height of the Asian financial crisis, John believed that China was the safest place. He didn't need to worry about security; at least, whatever those guys thought was useless. This time, John had no intention of using the opportunity to test anyone or scheme against anyone.

Upon hearing John's words, Sachiko Kamachi gradually relaxed. Sensitive as she was, she harbored a genuine sense of worry, even concern for the future. Despite the examples of Naoko, Hitomi Kuroki, and Akina Nakamori, she still felt uneasy when it came to her own situation. In short, John was surrounded by too many women, and this wasn't going to stop; it was bound to cause her anxiety!

However, Lee Boo-jin looked at Sachiko Kamachi with surprise. Although she was a competitor, she had a good impression of Sachiko Kamachi. At least in her eyes, Sachiko Kamachi was no threat to her at all, which was completely different from Momoko Kikuchi. You know, Momoko Kikuchi was rejecting Lee Boo-jin.

"How about I take care of Sister Xingzi? After all, I have time, and it wouldn't be good to explain to them if I didn't have anything to do!" At this moment, Lee Boo-jin suddenly spoke up and made such a request, with a very good reason.

What bad intentions did she have? Was she plotting against Sachiko Kamachi? No, Lee Boo-jin, from a chaebol family, wouldn't resort to such underhanded tactics. Besides, she wasn't stupid; she wouldn't create such trouble for herself. As long as she spoke up, regardless of the outcome, she would gain John's approval and even Sachiko Kamachi's favor. This would be like planting a seed in that small group in Japan, ensuring that she could get information from Sachiko Kamachi in the future!

Sachiko Kamachi couldn't see through the underlying scheme, but John immediately understood Lee Boo-jin's thoughts. However, he didn't refuse, instead turning his gaze to Sachiko Kamachi, leaving the decision to her. After all, at this moment, John didn't have much time to take care of her. Don't be fooled by the fact that Soros isn't having any problems now; anyone knows when he might cause trouble. As long as he has designs on Hong Kong, conflict is inevitable!
Although the elderly couple were willing to take care of Sachiko Kamachi—they had this idea as soon as they learned about the situation—John dared not let them worry about it. After all, they were getting old, and even the slightest mishap could cause serious problems. If Naoko were here, John could have her take care of her, but Naoko wouldn't be back for more than a month, so someone would need to look after Sachiko Kamachi during that time.

John's original plan was to have security personnel take over first, so he could keep an eye on things from nearby. However, with Lee Boo-jin's appearance, things took a turn for the better. John trusted Lee Boo-jin more than the security personnel; with her intelligence, she would never allow anything to happen to Sachiko Kamachi and her unborn child!
Ultimately, Sachiko Kamachi accepted Lee Boo-jin's offer of care, even though she didn't need it at the moment, but she wasn't good at refusing kindness. Having someone around also helped alleviate her stress, especially since John had a lot on his plate. Sachiko understood that John wouldn't have stayed in Beijing, China, if it weren't for other reasons. She didn't want her own situation to affect John's plans, as she held the ideals of a Yamato Nadeshiko (ideal Japanese woman) deep down.
However, good things don't last forever. Soros wouldn't just watch John expand recklessly, and he would do everything he could to stop it. Being based in Southeast Asia, he would naturally come up with many ideas and incite some people to cause trouble for John. He wouldn't show his face, but he could secretly push some people to take action!

Soon, some people set their sights on Standard Chartered Bank's operations in Southeast Asia. Despite knowing it was a losing proposition, some individuals, driven by greed, would still commit despicable acts. Although Indonesia was the last region in Southeast Asia to be targeted, it suffered the greatest losses under the influence of John and Soros. Funds obtained from Asian Energy and Quantum Mining were also swallowed up by this storm; no matter how much capital they invested, they couldn't withstand the onslaught of Soros!
However, the Indonesians hadn't squeezed every last drop of profit out of them, and Soros showed no signs of stopping. At this time, John received a call from Yuan Tianfan; Standard Chartered Bank was being targeted, causing him a headache. He needed to consult John, as this was no small matter, given the countries and their banks that had approached Standard Chartered. These guys were truly ridiculous, actually trying to get financial support from Standard Chartered at this crucial time.

(End of this chapter)