America: My Time

Chapter 1216 The Power of Media

Chapter 1206 The Power of Media

The next day, when Lee Boo-jin left Hong Kong to return to South Korea, the prince of the Middle Eastern tycoon also appeared in Hong Kong to discuss countermeasures with John, specifically plans to target Soros and the oil tycoon's capital. With the changing situation, their pressure was considerable. Previously, they felt they needed to gradually break free from John's influence, but the outcome was completely different from what they had expected. Not only was John no longer controlled by Middle Eastern energy resources, but their own development in Europe and America had also encountered obstacles.

The British are no good; they're ripping them off. And even though they originally followed John's plan to develop the media, they encountered resistance. Everything was completely different from what they had imagined. John could expand his control over media and entertainment in Europe and America without being affected, but the Middle Eastern tycoons encountered resistance. Everything was beyond their imagination.

The Middle Eastern tycoons originally thought that those guys in Europe and America wouldn't be an obstacle to them, but now they realize that things aren't as they imagined. These guys, like the oil and gas capital, are preventing them from controlling the power of the media. Even in the United States, they have encountered considerable resistance, not to mention Europe.

“Prince, I believe you have all seen my plan. I wonder if you have any concerns about this cooperation? If you have any reservations, we can discuss it further!” Looking at the Middle Eastern tycoon before him, John couldn't help but sigh. This cooperation was no simple matter; it was extremely important for the three major media groups!

“Mr. John, we have no problem here, just a little regretful. Why can’t we involve those guys from Israel? They’re not good people either. They’ve done countless evil deeds in the Middle East. If we link them with Soros and this Asian financial crisis, I believe it would be more beneficial to us!”

Hearing this, John's face showed a faint bitterness. He shook his head slightly and said, "It's not that I don't want to do it, but that I can't. Even if I did, it wouldn't succeed. You should understand why. It's not that I don't want to target them, but that some people don't want to see this happen. I'm powerless to change things. There's not much I can do for now. My targets are only Soros and the oil giant. And I need a legitimate reason, and I need your support. Without this 'reasonable' reason, I can't even attack them. Otherwise, those guys will target me, and you know how troublesome that would be!"

Are the demands of Middle Eastern tycoons truly unworkable? Indeed, they are not. Those in Europe and America can see the rampant spread of oil capital, but they are unwilling to see Middle Eastern tycoons control the power of the media and the discourse. In their eyes, oil capital can be controlled, but Middle Eastern tycoons are difficult to control. Especially now, the situation in the Middle East makes them even more cautious, not daring to be the slightest bit careless, for fear that a single mistake might ruin their own calculations and plans.

“We understand, but we didn’t expect things to be so difficult that even you couldn’t do it. This is a bit beyond our imagination, after all, you are a media mogul who controls global discourse!”

"Although I control three major media and entertainment groups and have a certain degree of influence globally, I also have my concerns and difficulties. You are well aware of my relationship with Oil Pacific Capital. While we can't say we are irreconcilable enemies, we are certainly deeply antagonistic. Those guys have been targeting me all along. And this time, Soros and Oil Pacific Capital's attack on Asian finance—is that merely plundering other countries? No, they are also targeting me. After all, I have considerable assets in Asia, and now, because of these bastards' actions, those assets have shrunk by more than half. If I had sufficient ability on my own, I wouldn't be asking you all for help. The three major media groups need to stabilize their situation and need sufficient funds!"

"That's not a problem. We will allocate a special fund for this operation and provide sufficient advertising revenue to the three major media groups. We just need to get started quickly. People are worried that if we drag this out, the Asian financial crisis will end and the attention will be lost, so it won't have a big impact!"

The Middle Eastern tycoons are hesitant to fully trust John, fearing he might delay and make his move after the Asian financial crisis, or at the very end, thus relieving oil capital and Soros of much pressure.

John didn't see any problem with these concerns. If he were a Middle Eastern tycoon, he would have the same worries. After all, this was no small collaboration, but a massive one, so he naturally had to be cautious and careful to avoid any problems, or at least not to suffer any losses.

"No problem. As long as the funds are in place and the 'reason' is sufficient, the three major media and entertainment groups are no problem. They will directly condemn Soros and the oilfield capital on a global scale. If it were you guys who stepped in, it might not have any impact. After all, those guys would think it was your revenge and would be on guard. But it would be completely different if the three major media and entertainment groups took action. Moreover, we can directly ruin their reputations and make them look like villains."

"Funding is not a problem. Our advertising contracts are ready, and the funds are in place. We're just waiting for your order to launch this plan, to deliver a fatal blow to Soros and Oil Pacific Capital, and to ruin their reputation!" At this moment, the Middle Eastern prince's expression turned extremely cold, clearly showing his deep hatred for Soros and Oil Pacific Capital!
"Alright, now I'll have them take action and deliver a fatal blow to Soros and Oil Capital globally, shifting all the blame onto them. And I can guarantee that many people in Europe and America will cooperate with us, since they also want someone to take the blame, and Soros and Oil Capital are the best scapegoats!"

As soon as John finished speaking, a satisfied smile appeared on the face of the Middle Eastern prince in front of him. He nodded and said, "Alright, then it's a deal. I believe the three major media groups have already received our advertising cooperation application!"

Good heavens, the Middle Eastern tycoons are really extravagant. And this time, it's not just the arrival of this king; there are many more people operating in the shadows. This is something John didn't expect. He originally thought that even if the other party agreed to cooperate, it wouldn't be a quick matter to resolve; it would take some time, and even some discussion. But it seems that he was overthinking things. For the Middle Eastern tycoons, this amount of investment is nothing!
"Then everything will be fine. Prince, you can stay in Hong Kong for a few more days to see the moves of the three major media and entertainment groups. I believe you won't be disappointed. This time, Soros and Taiwan Capital's reputations will plummet, and they'll become targets of public condemnation. Even if they have their own media power, they can't stop this from happening." As he said this, a faint killing intent flashed across John's face. He was furious with Taiwan Capital and Soros, because they were his enemies. If he couldn't destroy their reputations and disrupt their plans, things wouldn't be so easily resolved. The current situation wasn't something you could change just because you wanted to!

If the Middle Eastern prince is not allowed to stay and witness the counterattack of the three major media and entertainment groups, although calling it a fatal blow is a bit of an exaggeration, John, who is well prepared, will deliver a blow to the oilfield capital and Soros, pushing all the blame onto them, giving them a profound lesson, and letting them know what pain is!
With John reaching an agreement with the Middle Eastern prince, and the Middle Eastern tycoons having already approached Phoenix Media and signed advertising agreements—not only in Hong Kong but also in the United States—John had long been fully prepared and would not give his enemies a chance to turn the tables. If, under these circumstances, he were to allow oil tycoons and Soros to escape unscathed, it would be a disservice to his meticulous preparations and his own plans.

Soon, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan all began to take action. Phoenix Media Group was fully targeting Soros and Taiwan Capital, directly pinning all the blame on them. Gradually, Europe and the United States also joined in. When these three major media and entertainment groups made their move, many people were shocked. Soon, countless media outlets reported on the Asian financial crisis, directly targeting Taiwan Capital and Soros! With this accusation pinned on them, no one would believe Taiwan Capital's media propaganda anymore.

"Damn it, what is that bastard John trying to do? Is he going to fight us to the death? He's actually doing this. Does he really not take us seriously? Is he determined to keep fighting us forever? This bastard is really going to great lengths to curry favor with the Middle Eastern tycoons."

"What's the use of saying all this now? We all know their situation. Those guys in the Middle East were prepared all along. The fact that they arranged for the prince to meet John proves that they're colluding. We have to stop this. I'm even worried that they're targeting us now, and their plan is meticulous. Otherwise, they wouldn't be launching a global attack against us!"

"Soros, what do you think we should do now? If we turn a blind eye and do nothing, these guys will become more and more dangerous. If we let these bastards ruin our reputation, the consequences will be serious!"

"What can I say now? Do you think I have any way to stop all of this? In the current situation, we can only hope that things will turn around. If these guys' conspiracy succeeds, our reputation will plummet, and it will be much more difficult to clean up their mess in the future!"

"The Middle Eastern prince has already met with John, and they are having a pleasant conversation. Under these circumstances, we have no way out but to fight back with all our might. I don't believe that we can't stop their attack if we join forces. They dare to scheme against us, and they will pay the price. No one can scheme against us without paying any price!"

"Actually, we can talk to John. If Middle Eastern tycoons can cooperate with John, why can't we? We are not without any power to fight back."

"I don't think things have gotten that bad yet, and what good would it do to take action now? Once the storm passes, we'll suffer a huge loss. Don't forget that those guys are also targeting us, trying to shift all the blame onto us, which is unacceptable. If we take action now, we'll face their counterattack!"

"Are you worried that our enemies are deliberately pushing all this together, deliberately targeting us?" Actually, this question is just asking for nothing. Anyone with a little sense and intelligence understands what the current situation is like.

"This isn't just about our enemies, but also our allies. What do you think the international speculative capital will do? If we were to take the blame for everything, wouldn't they secretly lend a hand? Otherwise, do you think such a huge storm would have formed globally, especially in Asia? This isn't something John could do alone. Even if he controlled three major media and entertainment groups, he couldn't have done it!"

Human nature is treacherous, and these guys at Oil Pacific Capital naturally understand this. When they were scheming against John, they knew they would inevitably face retaliation. However, they did not expect things to happen so quickly and so drastically, even disregarding the demands of the United States. This is no small matter; it concerns the overall strength of Oil Pacific Capital. If not handled properly, the consequences will be severe and could even spiral out of control.

This is the power of the media. Those who control the media have naturally felt its terrifying force in this upheaval. Although the three major media groups in Europe and America are also going all out, the impact hasn't been significant. They couldn't possibly create such a terrifying storm. Therefore, someone must be orchestrating all of this. Is that person John?
Although there is no concrete evidence, the reason is simple: John has long since distanced himself from the three major media and entertainment groups and is no longer in charge of them. At least on the surface, John is no longer the head of the three major media groups.

“Let’s talk to those old guys. At least we can’t let them pin everything on us. If we become the enemy of the world, the consequences will be too severe. I believe no one wants to be in that situation. If we bear the blame entirely, many people will see us as a thorn in their side! It will no longer be easy for us to launch targeted financial attacks, and we might even be detected before we even begin!”

(End of this chapter)