America: My Time

Chapter 1290 Influence
Chapter 1280 Influence
It wasn't that no one suspected someone was behind this, but John was the first to be ruled out, because they had already retaliated and saw no need for him to do this. Therefore, everyone believed it was the donkeys' fault, that they were crazy, and that this was a desperate attempt to fight them!

"I didn't expect this matter to alarm you all!" John couldn't help but sigh when he saw the people from the Chinese Ministry of Economic and Trade. He had underestimated the impact of this turmoil in the United States and the reaction from China.

The news of Dreamworld's potential breakup and John's decision to relinquish Dreamworld and Nvidia has attracted considerable attention. This leak has had a significant impact, as these are two of the US's most valuable tech giants and John's most valuable assets. The prospect of John selling them to Morgan and Rockefeller has shocked many.

Who leaked this secret? It wasn't John, nor those old guys like Morgan and Rockefeller, but Donkey. This deal was originally kept secret, but now it has stirred up a huge storm in the United States, and the one who caused this storm was Donkey. His people made a mistake again and revealed this secret.

Who wouldn't be tempted at this point? The Europeans were tempted and wanted to make a 'deal' with John, but they couldn't find him at all. The Japanese were also tempted, but unfortunately, they had no chance at all. Compared to the Europeans, the Japanese were more rational and understood that such a good thing would never come their way, so they could only be envious.

Of course, China's emphasis on this is not without reason. After all, a large portion of John's high-tech investments in China are tied to Dreamworld and Nvidia. Now that John is abandoning these two companies, it will inevitably impact China's import and export trade. John is currently one of China's largest investors and import/export traders; the added value of high technology is astonishing, which is why it has attracted their attention!

Taiwan was also worried, but it didn't take any action. After all, even if it was affected, they didn't need to worry about it. John would handle everything himself. Moreover, they believed that since John dared to sell these two companies, he must have a plan to deal with it and wouldn't let their interests be affected. After all, if there was any impact, John would be the one with the biggest influence!

“Mr. John, we have no choice. Your investment in semiconductor chip exports here is a major source of foreign exchange earnings, so we have to take it seriously. We want to know if the rumors in the US are true? If they are true, will it affect the production of our factories in China?” Several people looked at John, this business tycoon, with bitter expressions. His influence was astonishing. If the sudden changes in the US caused problems for our factories in China, that was an outcome they did not want to see!
“It’s true, both companies will be making changes. However, please rest assured, no matter what changes occur in the US, the factories here will not be significantly affected. Everything is prepared. I have no reason to risk my own interests. Since I’ve done this, I have sufficient confidence.” John answered confidently. At this point, he couldn’t say anything vague, otherwise it might cause unnecessary trouble or even misunderstandings!
It's important to know that John is also a chip giant in China. Most importantly, these assets have been spun off from ASUS and are operating independently. If something goes wrong, the impact will be enormous.

"That's good, we can rest assured now. So the rumors about General Motors are true?" They quickly shifted the topic to General Motors. If it were true, it would mean that John would directly control two of the world's largest automakers, which would have a huge impact on China. After all, many of Bentley Motors' parts are produced in China and exported to generate foreign exchange, making it one of the major contributors to foreign exchange earnings!

"It can only be said that a verbal agreement has been reached with Morgan. Whether the deal can be completed depends on how the situation develops. Judging from the situation in the United States, some people are unwilling to see such a deal succeed, so everything is still uncertain!" John didn't think this matter could be kept secret any longer. After all, if someone were to say it, it would mean that everything had been exposed. Of course, Morgan and John had long been prepared for this matter and understood that it was impossible to keep it a secret forever. After all, the more people know, the less likely it is to be kept secret, so he didn't mind that the people in China knew about it.

"Given Mr. John's relationship with Morgan, this deal should be a sure thing. Congratulations!" Soon, the Chinese representative congratulated John, a hint of excitement in his eyes. After all, it was General Motors; such a deal was top-notch in his eyes.

John shook his head and said with a wry smile, "If I could, I wouldn't want to see such a deal. It's an unavoidable outcome. If there were even the slightest possibility, I wouldn't have chosen to make such a deal!"

The Chinese staff couldn't understand John's explanation. Their knowledge of the matter was limited, and they didn't grasp the magnitude of the price John had paid. They were completely unaware of the astonishing potential of Dreamworld and Nvidia, while General Motors paled in comparison. Seeing John's reaction, someone immediately realized that things weren't as they thought; there might be secrets behind the deal they were unaware of. They quickly changed the subject, saying, "Mr. John, is there anything we can help you with? If so, please don't hesitate to ask, and we will do our utmost to assist you."

Upon hearing this, John's expression turned serious, and he nodded, saying, "I do have a problem that I need to trouble you all with. If there are no unforeseen circumstances, I need to expand the production of parts to meet my own needs. Regardless of whether General Motors has a result or not, this is something that must be done. Daewoo Motors in South Korea has already completed the handover!"

Bentley Motors has completed the handover of Daewoo Motors, so John needs to expand parts production in China to meet the demand in South Korea. After all, Daewoo Motors' expansion has been quite aggressive, with a presence in many countries around the world. Under these circumstances, John naturally needs to increase the production of auto parts in China to meet global demand.

Bentley Motors' development strategy hasn't changed much, not because it can't be changed, but because it's unnecessary. Labor costs in China are significantly lower, naturally reducing manufacturing costs. Bentley Motors has also made changes to its global assets related to Daewoo Motors. Parts production is no longer a focus; all parts manufacturing for the entire Bentley Motors group is concentrated in China and Mexico, where only assembly, sales, and after-sales service are handled.

Regarding the issue of parts production, Bentley Motors Group has been constantly reminding John of the immense pressure he faces. It's important to understand that their factories in China supply the entire Asian and African continents, and even Europe. As for the US market, it now only accounts for a small portion, with the Mexican production facilities taking over the American market.

"Don't worry, we will cooperate fully and ensure there are no problems!" The staff immediately assured them, as this involved a huge investment and an increase in foreign exchange reserves; no one dared to be careless. Don't let John's easygoing nature fool you; they all knew very well just how much influence he wielded!
"It will probably be in the second half of next year. We need a result from the US before we can proceed. After all, such an investment has a huge impact. If the situation there is not resolved, I dare not make a move!"

John didn't need to explain; his staff in China were well aware of the huge commotion in the US. They understood the immense pressure John was under. The revelations about Dreamworld's dealings with Nvidia and General Motors had shocked the entire country. If John hadn't been in China, countless media outlets would likely have been seeking his opinion on the truth.

By the second half of next year, John will be free to focus his efforts, and the pressure on Bentley Motors will be less. After all, the commotion in the US is too intense right now. Although John did give it a strong push from behind, the current outcome is exactly what John wanted. If the commotion isn't big enough, how can Donkey and that guy Richard Lambton pay a heavy price? Moreover, John believes that the 'gift' he arranged should be reaching President Lambton's hands soon.

John believed the president would be shocked upon seeing his 'gift,' and the storm would rage even more fiercely. Now that the pretense of civility had been broken, John was no longer willing to tolerate it. Moreover, while the current situation seemed unfavorable to him, it was not. The pressure was not on him, but on Donkey and Lassoton. Given this situation, John could imagine how furious Morgan and Rockefeller would be.

Originally, those old guys like Rockefeller could have secretly acquired General Motors shares at minimal cost, but now that's impossible. With this news, they'd have to pay a much higher price, and those who already held GM shares might not be willing to sell. They're probably all eyeing the moment the deal goes through, hoping to get shares in Dreamworld or Nvidia—after all, the potential of tech stocks is being unleashed at an incredible rate! Faced with such profits, you can imagine how everyone will react, and how fiercely they'll retaliate against Donkey and Laugh Tale!

(End of this chapter)