America: My Time

Chapter 1326 Overbearing Deterrence

Chapter 1316 Overbearing Deterrence
"Why is there no result? Are they dragging their feet again? Or do they really not care about this cooperation?" John smiled calmly as he looked at Lee Boo-jin's angry face. He thought that this matter might be related to those crazy Koreans. After all, these guys are too shameless and would do anything to them!

"It's not a matter of delays, it's that these guys are too crazy. They want more benefits, they want to sign longer contracts, and they even want to share a portion of the undersea pipeline construction!" Lee Boo-jin said with a long sigh, wondering where these guys got the confidence to make such ridiculous demands.

"Heh, that's really interesting. Do they even have the capability? Do they have the ability? I don't trust them to do the construction. And what right do they have to negotiate with me? Are they asking for an exorbitant amount, or do they think you have to help them with this?" John was well aware of the Koreans' shamelessness. They were trying to morally blackmail Lee Boo-jin and force her to solve their problem!
"That's exactly what they're thinking; they're shameless enough to try and force me to fight for their interests!"

"Since that's the case, then just give up. You don't need to pay attention to them anymore. You've done everything you could; it's their own fault for not appreciating it. There won't be any delay in three days. If they can't make a decision and can't offer the promises I want, then cooperation is out of the question. I thought these guys had learned their lesson, but they're still so foolish."

John shook his head as he spoke, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes. This was the greed of the Koreans. They were still dreaming at a time like this. Even those guys in Japan wouldn't dare to have such thoughts, yet they were all thinking about good things!

"I'm afraid those guys will still be the same as before, and they'll ruin our reputation!"

"What's there to be afraid of? Do they really think I'm easy to talk to, or that I'm easy to bully? What Soros can do, I can do too. They don't give me face, and I don't need to give them any. If it really comes to that, they'll pay a heavy price for their stupidity, and things won't be like this then. Go tell them this is my attitude. At worst, you can just leave Korea and go to Hong Kong, and see how they react!"

If Lee Boo-jin leaves at this point, those Koreans will be dumbfounded. They will have no one left to communicate with John, and then they will have no chance at all.

"Leave now? Isn't this going too far?" Lee Boo-jin's first thought was how bad the impact of her actions would be. This was a direct slap in the face to those people. South Korea is a very hypocritical country, and this would not be good for her reputation. It would make those guys target her.

"Do you think you need to care about what those people think? Does it matter what they think? You don't need to care what they think. You just need to live a carefree life. There's no need to bear so much pressure. You don't owe them anything. Besides, this is their own fault for being too arrogant and self-righteous. This is business, but they've turned it into a debt of gratitude. It's utterly ridiculous. Let's go. Tomorrow morning, we'll take a plane directly to Hong Kong or the US. Don't pay attention to those guys. I'll wait here for two days to fulfill my promise. If they don't give me a satisfactory reply in two days, then we'll give up. Time is on our side. It's not us who are anxious now, it's those guys!"

John was right. The one who was anxious now wasn't himself, but the Koreans. Don't be fooled by their confident demeanor in front of Lee Boo-jin; deep down, they were filled with fear and unease. They worried that something bad might happen, but they couldn't shake off their greed.

Just as John said, these guys are a bunch of people who can't see the bigger picture. They always want to get more out of me, and they go back on their word the moment they've made a deal. They have no integrity whatsoever. If I didn't want to take over this market in Korea, I would have left long ago and wouldn't have bothered talking to these untrustworthy guys.

After hearing John's words, Lee Boo-jin quickly began to make arrangements. After making the arrangements, she took a plane and left Seoul early the next morning to go to the United States to see her sister, ignoring those guys!

When the news of Lee Boo-jin's departure spread, those guys were dumbfounded. They had all been hoping that Lee Boo-jin could secure the best possible benefits for them, but in just one night, everything changed. Lee Boo-jin left Seoul for the United States, causing all their plans to fall through.

At this point, the Koreans got anxious and wanted to talk to John, but John ignored them and simply replied, "If you can't show enough sincerity, then don't even bother talking. I don't have that much time to waste on you."

When those words were spoken, those guys really panicked. At this moment, they wanted to find someone to communicate with John, but they found that there was no one. Lee Boo-jin was the only one who could communicate with John. As for beauties like Kim Hee-sun, they were not qualified to do such a thing in front of them, nor would they dare to do such a thing.

They all know how dark the Korean entertainment industry is now, especially those who are favored by conglomerates. They know all too well the pressure they face. But no matter how dark this industry is, there are still countless people rushing in, many of whom see it as an opportunity to change their fate, their status, and to pursue wealth. In reality, most of them are swallowed up by the darkness and suffer unimaginable torment.

The reason why Kim Hee-sun and the others were able to remain unaffected was because they had John's protection and Lee Boo-jin's protection. Moreover, they dared not do anything, otherwise the consequences would be severe.

"What are you all worried about? What's there to worry about? Ignore what those people are saying. Just do what you always do. They won't dare to make any moves unless they want to start a war with me, but they don't have the guts!" John said with a disdainful sneer, utterly despising these Koreans. The Japanese are greedy too, but they know someone will play the bad cop to keep things under control. They also know when to advance and retreat, not putting all their eggs in one basket with one woman. But these Koreans are completely different. Lee Boo-jin has become their 'savior,' making them all eager to gain more from this cooperation, without even considering what right they have to participate!
“Come sit down and have a drink with me. We’ll wait for them to come and apologize!” John said, pointing at Lee Jung-hyun, a faint sneer in his eyes. John wanted to teach these Koreans a lesson.

When Lee Jung-hyun walked up to him, John looked her up and down in her revealing outfit and said, "Remember, don't be too arrogant, and don't do anything stupid or say anything stupid. Don't believe anything those guys say. If you do something you shouldn't do or say something you shouldn't say, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

At this moment, John was warning Lee Jung-hyun. Although his tone wasn't particularly harsh, it sounded like a thunderclap to the women. Someone was already trying to communicate with them, but they had all refused, too afraid to accept it. They weren't like Kikuchi Momoko or Matsushima Nanako; they were all influenced by Lee Boo-jin, after all, they were all people arranged by Lee Boo-jin.

John didn't say anything about this arrangement. He knew it was a battle between Lee Boo-jin and Momoko Kikuchi and didn't want to get involved. Besides, it was a good thing; at least with Lee Boo-jin protecting him, he didn't have to worry about anyone jumping out to criticize or cause other problems.

John knew perfectly well how crazy things would get in the future, and it was already clear that things would escalate as those guys went wild. But John had no interest in dealing with them, nor did he care about such trivial matters. After all, for the chaebol tycoons, this was nothing. Even if something went wrong in the future, would the chaebol be punished?

No, nothing happened to them. Even though they knew this was happening, so many women in Korea still wanted to enter the industry. There are millions of trainees, but less than one percent debut. They don't know the darkness and madness of this industry, and they don't understand what they will face in the future. No, they know it all perfectly well, but they still choose to accept it.

Kim Hee-sun, Lee Jung-hyun, and Ha Ji-won, these beauties, may not be aware of the situation in this industry, but they are also very aware that most people yearn to be noticed by chaebols, at least that's an opportunity. As for what will happen in the future or what kind of troubles they will face, they don't care about that. They need to seize every opportunity, and they all look forward to new changes. Therefore, they do not reject this arrangement, and are even very happy about it!

The more they know about the darkness within this industry, the more they understand the importance of having a powerful backer, and the greater the difference between having someone to protect you and not having one. Naturally, they won't have any inappropriate thoughts, because they can't afford the consequences of failure.

On the third day, the Koreans finally couldn't hold back any longer and had to come to their door to admit their mistakes. This time, they dared not gamble anymore and dared not have that ridiculous idea again. Only after Li Fuzhen left did they realize the seriousness of the matter and discover that they had no way to solve the problem, or even a chance to communicate.

"So you've reached a conclusion, can make a commitment, and no longer have those ridiculous demands?" John said with a disdainful sneer as he looked at the Koreans, showing them no mercy whatsoever, especially in front of several beautiful women.

Yes, that's what John did on purpose; he didn't let Kim Hee-sun and the others avoid him. Since these guys didn't know when to back down, John didn't want to give them any face. He didn't care about their thoughts or their resistance. He had the initiative in his hands from beginning to end. Without energy or minerals, the Koreans had no right to negotiate with him unless they wanted to buy more expensive resources.

Of course, John isn't afraid of them backing out. Even if they abandon the cooperation, with Japan around, it's not a problem. Besides, there's the huge Chinese market. Even if the cooperation fails, it won't have a big impact on him. At most, it will only slow down the development of Sakhalin Island.

Without securing the Korean market, John dared not recklessly exploit Sakhalin Island's resources. After all, resources need to be sold, and without a market, they would simply pile up and even drive down prices. John wouldn't do something so foolish.

Seeing John's reaction, the Koreans all sighed. They understood that John was truly showing them no mercy this time, completely disregarding their opinions and even the cooperation itself. What they saw as a huge market was entirely different in John's eyes. After all, Sakhalin Island's production capacity was limited, with huge markets in China and Japan. For the current Asian energy landscape, the Korean market was practically negligible!
“Mr. John, we have discussed this thoroughly. What happened before has nothing to do with us. It was just that some people insisted on doing it this way. There was nothing we could do. After all, we are not without competitors, and they always oppose our decisions.”

Good heavens, they've even come up with such an excuse. I doubt even they themselves believe these words. If you're going to use this as an excuse, you should at least do it perfectly. At least like Japan, you should divide it into two groups, or even three groups, so that you can better cover it up and make it sound like you're speaking freely.

"We both know what's going on, and I don't want to say anything more. Can you make a promise that satisfies me? Can you do all of this? Don't try to lie or think you can back out later. The consequences will be something you can't bear. What Soros can do, I can do too. I'm even more ruthless than him."

At this moment, John made no attempt to conceal his anger, and in front of the beautiful women, he uttered these words, slapping the faces of these Koreans and silencing them so they dared not utter a single act of resistance.

"No problem, we have no problem at all. Our airline will contribute half of the share; this can be a written agreement. And everything is as agreed before. Just like with Japan, we don't have many demands. We just don't know when construction can begin?" At this point, the Koreans adopted a very humble attitude. They dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction and could only endure John's anger and feel his pressure!
(End of this chapter)