America: My Time

Chapter 1199 Soros's Concerns
Chapter 1189 Soros's Concerns

Human hearts are unpredictable, especially in the world of fame and fortune, where it can be chilling! Although John and Wang Jinhua were considering the well-being of the newcomers, not everyone understood. Some people found it puzzling, feeling it was unnecessary, especially the newcomers from the Beijing Film Academy, who were being sent to the Central Academy of Drama. However, no one was foolish enough to voice their dissatisfaction.

Although they haven't experienced much of the harsh realities of society, after entering this industry, they all know what they can and cannot do, and the company's decisions are not something they can discuss!

"Xiaogang, you have to help me!" Boss Shuo approached Feng Xiaogang, asking him to intercede for Xu Jinglei!

"Brother Shuo, I'll do my best. After all, this isn't something I can decide. The big boss has personally intervened, so all I can say is that I'll do my best, but I dare not make any guarantees!" Feng Xiaogang was also somewhat troubled. If Wang Jinhua were in charge, he would be more confident, but since it was John, the big boss, who was in charge, he had no confidence at all!
"Just do your best. You know how fierce the competition is these days. Phoenix Group's move has shocked the entire industry. Countless people are eyeing this opportunity, and even that international film star is tempted!"

"It's no use. The big boss's decision can't be changed by anyone. She's not a company employee, so she has no chance at all, no matter who pleads for her. She wanted that role at MGM before, but she still failed. Actually, as long as you don't have too high expectations, there shouldn't be any surprises. The big boss's power is beyond your imagination!" At this moment, Feng Xiaogang remembered the help that Master Shuo had given him and carefully reminded him again.

"What do you mean by that?" Wang Shuo frowned slightly. This guy hadn't given him any guarantees before, so why was he saying something like this now? Could it be that this matter was different from what he had thought?

Feng Xiaogang thought for a moment and then said, "To be honest, as long as the image isn't a problem, there will basically be endorsements. It's just a matter of the brand's reputation and the investment it makes. To be frank, the brands have entrusted the company with all the promotion in China, but for those top luxury brands, there are still certain requirements. At least the image and temperament must match the brand. Chanel even rejected the big boss's suggestion!"

"Are you sure? With so many brand endorsements, your company must have quite a few actresses?" Wang Shuo was somewhat incredulous at Feng Xiaogang's words, finding it hard to believe. He knew exactly how many actresses Phoenix Group had signed; with so many, how could they all possibly have endorsement deals?

"Do you think I would lie about this? I would have no reason to deceive you. Given our relationship, I wouldn't do such a thing. As long as nothing goes wrong on her end, and she doesn't cause any trouble, there shouldn't be a big problem. It's just that what kind of brand endorsement she can get is not something I can decide. I can only do my best!"

At this point, Feng Xiaogang paused, thought for a moment, and then continued, "However, the Central Academy of Drama should be a bit better than the Beijing Film Academy. They have connections with big bosses there. Someone has already secured an endorsement deal with Valentino."

"Xiaogang, can you tell me how many brand endorsements your company has?"

"There are quite a few, except for Chanel. Even their CEO was rejected, so there's no chance for them. Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Prada, Gucci, and a whole host of other brands are involved, including not only clothing but also cosmetics and even jewelry! I don't know if it's true or not, but I've heard that Victoria's Secret might also join. I don't know if it's true or not, I've just heard it from others." With John's promotion and strong support, Victoria's Secret's influence is comparable to Chanel's, and their annual investment in advertising is astonishing. Just the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show alone attracts global media attention and is broadcast on television stations worldwide. Becoming a Victoria's Secret ambassador means the opportunity to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show; even just showing your face will make you famous!
When the storm broke out in the entertainment industry, even before it began, Soros in Southeast Asia knew about it. This situation made him uneasy, as did the old guys in the US. This was abnormal. They didn't believe that John would have no reaction at all, ignoring the Southeast Asian financial crisis and Standard Chartered Bank being schemed against without any retaliation, but instead focusing his energy on these trivial matters.

"Are you sure this news is true? It sounds too unbelievable. John may be a madman, but he shouldn't be doing this at this time. The profits from this financial crisis are far greater than those from luxury brands, and this will also affect the development of quantum mining and Asian energy!"

Not only Soros didn't believe it, but everyone at Oil Capital sitting here couldn't believe it either. However, they had all verified it, and it was indeed true. John had indeed ignored the Southeast Asian financial crisis and was instead arranging promotional activities for luxury brands in China. Everything was so bizarre and hard to accept!

“We need to be careful. I’m worried that John is secretly planning to attack us. Otherwise, this situation wouldn’t have happened. No one would have done such a thing.”

"What's the use of saying all this now? There's been no response from the US. Morgan even rejected our request this time, refusing to get involved. They don't want to offend John. The White House is even less likely to intervene. Now we have to rely on ourselves. The good news is John won't break the rules; the bad news is he might wage a financial war against us!" These changes have left Soros extremely worried. He originally thought everything was under control, but now it seems things aren't as rosy as he imagined!
"Hong Kong, this will be the place where we face off against John. Only the timing is in our hands. Soros, how confident are we of victory?" At this point, some within Oil Capital had lost faith, no longer believing they could defeat John or Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong. Because they weren't facing just Standard Chartered, nor just John, but China itself. They lacked the right timing, the right place, and the right people; one can imagine the immense pressure they would face in this battle!

"Do you think we have any way out now? I've said it before, this battle isn't something we can decide. If you want to be a pawn, then leave. Don't say I didn't warn you!" Soros was getting annoyed. What kind of people were these? Even now, they still hadn't seen things clearly, still harboring selfish motives. If he could, he wouldn't want to face this pressure, but this wasn't something he could control!
"Alright, don't get angry. After all, this all happened too suddenly, and John's reaction was too strange. If we act rashly, we could easily pay a heavy price. The fact that John dares to ignore our threats shows that he has made full preparations. Although we tricked Standard Chartered Bank once, it won't be crippled. At least those guys in Southeast Asia won't dare to retaliate against them. They don't even hate Standard Chartered; they resent us instead!"

"Actually, I think you guys are all a bit too tense, or rather, overthinking things. Since all of this is not under our control, is it necessary for us to keep a close eye on John and know his every move? Even if we know what John is doing, how much will it help our next actions? I don't think it will help at all; on the contrary, it will only put pressure on us. I even think that John has seen through everything, which is why all of this is happening. He is deliberately targeting us. He knows that we will keep an eye on him, so he is using this method to put pressure on us!"

“What you’re saying isn’t impossible, but does John really need to go to such lengths? Even if he wants to put pressure on us, there’s no need to make such an arrangement. He could simply go to Hong Kong and take charge of Standard Chartered Bank. That would put even more pressure on us. If that were to happen, the entire Wall Street would be shaken, and those guys at the Federal Reserve would be on high alert. Not to mention us, everyone knows John’s reputation!”

The more these guys kept an eye on John and learned about all his actions, the more pressure they felt. They couldn't even see through John's plans, so how could they be confident of defeating him? Soros was no longer as arrogant as before. Originally, he was full of confidence that he could defeat John in a battle in Hong Kong and take his place, but now he no longer had that confidence. This series of events had completely eroded his confidence!
Was John playing mind games with them? No, John wasn't thinking that way. He was simply relaxing and misleading his 'enemies.' Even though John was in Beijing, China, his every move was being watched by those guys in the US. They knew what he was doing. Of course, this was also thanks to the fact that John hadn't tried to hide anything; in fact, it could be said that John had no intention of hiding anything at all. If John had wanted to hide, he could have avoided their attention, but that would have made the problem much more serious. Not only would Soros and the oil giants be afraid, but even the Federal Reserve officials and the Wall Street crocodiles would be on edge.

(End of this chapter)