America: My Time

Chapter 1315 Slap in the face
Chapter 1305 Slap in the Face
Morgan calmly hung up the phone. It would be very difficult for anyone to eavesdrop on such a satellite phone, and since it was John's property, he felt even more at ease. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so confident; if this matter got out, it would have significant consequences. No one wanted this news to leak out; it was something that could only be known among their own group. If more people knew, it wouldn't be good for them.

"Gentlemen, John has stated his demands. Now is the time for you to act. Don't leave everything to me and Donkey. You all need to contribute your strength, otherwise things won't be so easy to resolve!" As soon as Morgan finished speaking, everyone nodded. They did not object. At this time, anyone who objected would stand on the opposite side of everyone, and the consequences of that were something none of them could bear. Moreover, this was not just a matter for Morgan and Donkey; it was also related to their interests.

"Rest assured, on behalf of Rockefeller, I am willing to provide full assistance. This concerns the interests of all of us. To gain something, you must give something in return. Don't forget that John has offered Dreamworld and Nvidia, and judging from his current reaction, he is genuinely willing to give up these two companies. If you have any ulterior motives, you should keep them to yourself and not harm everyone's interests!"

"On behalf of Mellon, I also accept this. Since everyone can benefit, no one should expect to get away with it without paying a price. We must work together to resolve this matter perfectly, without the slightest deviation. I don't care about the situation in Asia, but I attach great importance to Dreamworld and Nvidia. I believe you all understand the interests involved!"

Driven by self-interest, the tycoons of these conglomerates readily agreed, much to the dismay of figures like Kennedy and Edward. What was incredibly difficult for them was nothing to these conglomerate giants. As long as they didn't hold them back, and as long as they were willing to appease or even accept a portion of the people, it wouldn't be a problem.

Only then did Kennedy realize how foolish his previous actions had been. Faced with absolute self-interest, his tactics were utterly insignificant. If he hadn't persuaded Morgan this time, they might have faced a full-scale attack. Although sacrificing Hourenton was necessary, it wasn't unacceptable; the safety of the donkey was paramount!

There always has to be a sacrifice. Why can't that person be Richard Leighton? He did anger these financial tycoons, and he was involved in it. But he is the president. If he doesn't take responsibility, who will?
"Good, with your words, I'm relieved. One more thing: at this time, under these circumstances, it's best if no one provokes John's bottom line. I believe you've all heard John's voice and noticed his changes. Almost twenty years have passed; he's no longer the boy you remember. If anyone plays with fire again, they'll bear all the consequences. This time I'm not joking; I'm genuinely warning you. Intervening time and again has severely damaged my relationship with John. I don't have that much goodwill to waste on you all!"

Although everyone understands that Morgan is telling the truth, it is not very polite to say such things in this setting. For Morgan to do something like this, disregarding the dignity of high society, shows that he has been pushed to the limit. His repeated interventions have made him unwilling to get involved anymore.

"Of course, none of us want to see any more accidents happen. If anyone still has the nerve to provoke John's bottom line, then don't blame us for being impolite. No one can refuse, after all, this concerns everyone's interests. Everything must be done to ensure that John's deal with us can be completed smoothly!"

“That’s right. Anyone who dares to cause trouble now is our enemy. We also need to have Zipperton give those guys from Korea and Japan a warning and tell them not to make things difficult for us. Otherwise, they will have to bear all the consequences. We must never let them drag us into this again.”

It has to be said that those who play politics are ruthless, and someone in the group quickly said something like this. It wasn't that he cared so much about the group's future, but rather that he also had a stake in it, so he didn't want to see anything else happen.

Upon seeing this situation, Kennedy and Edward, these bigwigs of the donkey, naturally understood that everything had changed. They had no time to delay and had to take action to show everyone their moves and make the Japanese and Koreans take the blame and bear the responsibility.

In comparison, the situation in South Korea is slightly better. They have to show sincerity; their own thoughts are irrelevant. But the situation in Japan is completely different. Someone needs to pay the price. They need to send someone as a scapegoat to give John an explanation, and to give themselves an explanation. Although this is a bit ruthless, it's not a problem for these people!
Soon, both South Korea and Japan came under pressure from the White House in the United States. South Korea had no power to resist and could only compromise in the face of Richard Tom's wrath. They had originally planned to compromise, but this time they had even more reason to do so. They used to feel that they would lose face, but now, with Richard Tom's threat, they readily agreed. Soon, Lee Boo-jin received more invitations for 'cooperation'.

When she saw this change, she was completely stunned. She quickly realized a more important point: in the face of absolute power, any scheming is a joke. Faced with immense pressure, neither the Korean government nor the conglomerates were any match. Although she didn't know what had happened to her, she knew it must be related to John.

In response to this situation, Lee Boo-jin naturally had to expedite the process. Soon, Asian Energy, Quantum Mining, and John's multinational grain company all reached cooperation agreements with South Korea, alleviating many of the problems that had been hindering South Korea.

The Koreans didn't harbor any resentment because they were already planning to compromise and back down. But it was a completely different story in Japan. The Japanese officials and politicians were cursing and swearing because it was that bastard Leddon who had put them in charge of targeting John, and now that same bastard Leddon was threatening them. They had become the scapegoats.

The strong response from Kikuchi Momoko and Kuroki Hitomi on behalf of John had already unsettled many in Japan. Now, the White House's Zipperton has made such a shift, and they themselves are being forced to take the blame, which has fueled immense resentment among many, especially those who were sacrificed. Is resentment useful? Absolutely not. Whether they can accept it or not, they have to accept it, they have to show their 'attitude'. Someone has to pay the price. At this point, many people turned their attention to Tsutsumi Yoshiaki. Since he's already taken the blame once, let him take it again. And those who were most vocal also need to be dealt with, especially those who can't see the bigger picture; they should be silenced.

If no one pays a bloody price, how can the United States accept it? John can disregard Zipperton, ignore him, and even teach him a profound lesson, but these guys from Japan don't have that confidence or ability. If they dare to resist, they will definitely suffer devastating suppression and pay a heavy price!
Soon, a shocking change unfolded in the neon-lit city, but it didn't affect the general public. The only ones who suffered were the short-sighted fools and those used as pawns. Even though many were suicidal, it implicated others, and someone had to take the blame. The best choice, naturally, was the dark forces—they were there to take the fall!
Several of the most vocal troublemakers who caused trouble for Elite Agency were dealt with. Those who targeted Miho Nakayama, Shinobu Nakayama, Yasuko Sawaguchi, and Chisato Moritaka also had to pay the price. No matter your reasons, if you're blind to the consequences, you'll pay the price. Soon, another storm swept through the Japanese entertainment industry, and another group of people were implicated.

"Please sit down. This isn't something I can resolve on my own. Although I've issued a warning, the current outcome isn't my fault, but rather due to pressure from the US. Don't thank me! To be honest, I just don't understand why you're all so foolish. Now that you've seen the darkness of this industry and understand your own situation, without a powerful backer, you're all just lambs to the slaughter. In the face of power, you're utterly vulnerable."

Kuroki Hitomi showed no mercy to the four, finding them all arrogant and self-important. However, their fates were relatively good; Fujiwara Norika's fate was far worse. Someone always had to take responsibility, and at this moment, she naturally had to bear some of the 'responsibility,' even if it had nothing to do with her, someone else would still pin it on her.

"Yasuko, you've always wanted freedom, but is this the freedom you want? Your so-called freedom is based on power. You have no power at all, so what freedom are you talking about? If it weren't for John's consideration for our past relationship, do you think you would have ended up like Norika Fujiwara?"

Faced with Kuroki Hitomi's words, Sawaguchi Yasuko lowered her head. She wasn't unaware of the changes in the Japanese entertainment industry, nor was she unaware of the reasons behind this storm. She even knew of Fujiwara Norika's fate—someone who had acted under orders from those in Japan, only to end up like this, forced to bear the blame. It could be said that if she couldn't gain John's forgiveness, she had no future, perhaps even a fate worse than death. The thought of ending up like that herself sent a chill down Sawaguchi Yasuko's spine. Now she understood how foolish her previous choices had been.

Kuroki Hitomi stopped targeting Sawaguchi Yasuko and looked at Moritaka Chisato, saying, "Chisato, what are you thinking? Do you think you still have the confidence to be arrogant? You really think you're so great, that you think you're amazing just because someone praises you? Do you understand your mistakes now? Although you've been affected the least this time, it's because it wasn't too obvious, and you don't have the fame of Sawaguchi Yasuko and the Nakayama sisters. But if things continue to develop, your fate will be worse than theirs. You should know how many perverted bastards there are in Japan, and you should know how dark this industry is. Think about it carefully."

Before Kuroki Hitomi could speak, Nakayama Miho bowed her head and admitted her mistake, saying, "Akiko-nee, it was my fault!"

"You're wrong. You realize you're wrong now? It's too late. Your stupidity is even more terrifying than theirs. You've not only dragged yourself into danger, but you've also dragged Shinobu into danger. You think you can control everything, you think those people will be honest, but you don't understand at all. Without sufficient status, what makes you think you can talk about honesty with them?" Kuroki Hitomi sneered, looking at Nakayama Miho. In her mind, the one who couldn't see the situation clearly the most was Nakayama Miho!

“Sister Zhaozi, you can’t blame her, I was wrong too!” At this moment, Zhongshan Shinobu stepped forward to share the responsibility, but her words were not acceptable to Kuroki Hitomi at all.

Kuroki Hitomi sneered, "You're also at fault, of course. If you were even a little smarter and hadn't listened to your sister's advice, things wouldn't be like this now. Even out of respect for you, no one would dare to target your sister. But you two just chose to leave together. Isn't that stupid? Tell me, if we hadn't intervened this time, what would have become of you? If those people hadn't had any reservations, I'm afraid you wouldn't be seeing me again!"

What Kuroki Hitomi said was true, and it was a harsh slap in the face to these four beauties, making them realize their own shortcomings. Compared to Fujiwara Norika, they were much better off; at least they received an invitation from Kuroki Hitomi, and even though they were scolded, at least they still had some connection with her. Fujiwara Norika, however, did not receive such treatment.

This single incident revealed just how naive and ridiculous their previous thoughts had been. Talking about rules and integrity with tycoons and politicians was a joke; they lacked the power and therefore couldn't obtain the promises they deserved. Power was in their hands; they were merely ants, utterly unqualified to discuss integrity or rules. Only those of equal status had such qualifications and rights, while they had nothing. Under normal circumstances, these people might put on a show, but when a crisis arose, they were pawns, objects of oppression. Before power and influence, they were all insignificant ants; everything they had gained was due to John's influence!

(End of this chapter)