America: My Time

Chapter 1327 Stance Determines Everything

Chapter 1317 Stance Determines Everything

That's just how Koreans are. The nicer you are to them, the more arrogant they become. If you threaten them directly, they'll immediately bow their heads and submit. Faced with the powerful John, these Koreans didn't even have the thought of resisting, let alone dare to have such a thought. John's words were very strong. What Soros could do, John could do too, or even better. The pressure on the Koreans was unimaginable.

Soros is just a financial assassin, but John is not only a financial tycoon but also an industrial tycoon. If he were to target South Korea, he could make them pay a heavy price and even cause their economy to collapse. After all, John has a very good relationship with Middle Eastern tycoons. If he could persuade a Middle Eastern tycoon to strike back at South Korea, it would definitely give them a headache.

John didn't care what the Koreans thought or whether they hated him. It didn't matter. As long as these guys agreed to his conditions, that was enough. He could put everything else aside and ignore it.

“Alright, I believe you can fulfill this promise. Remember, no matter what happens or how things change in the future, if you fail to fulfill this promise, don't blame me for being ruthless. If it really comes to that, you'll bear the consequences. I'll have Gulfstream Aerospace sign contracts with you—ten-year contracts, with priority renewal after ten years. I believe you won't have any problems, right?” John said with a faint smile, looking at the Korean guys, waiting for their answer, not giving them any reason to refuse.

At this point, these guys had no choice but to agree, because if they didn't, they would be lying and deceiving John, which would have even more serious consequences. It was better to agree than not. At worst, they could split the purchase in two later to satisfy both Gulfstream Aerospace and Boeing.

"No problem, we will definitely keep our promise!"

"That's good. Integrity is the foundation of the future. Once your contract is signed, Asian Energy and Quantum Mining will get moving quickly, and the steel mills here will also get moving quickly, easing your economic pressure. Even automobiles and other commodities will see faster exports, reducing your burden!"

Bentley Motors is now the largest car company in South Korea, controlling the country's largest car production plant. Previously, South Korea had temporarily slowed down car sales to Europe and North America to put pressure on them and get what John wanted. Now that everything has been achieved, it's time to give these guys a little treat.

Upon hearing John's words, the Koreans breathed a sigh of relief, a faint smile appearing in their eyes. This was the result they wanted. If John hadn't given them this response, they wouldn't have been able to explain themselves back home, after all, they had made a ten-year agreement with John.

Soon, these guys said goodbye to John. They dared not stay any longer; they needed to tell the higher-ups and the tycoons as quickly as possible, since those guys were waiting for their news.

Watching the group of men leave, John shook his head, his eyes showing no change. After all, they were just clerks; although they had agreed to his request, they weren't the ones who actually made the final decision.

However, this matter is not surprising. These guys must have received authorization from above before coming to see me. Otherwise, how could they dare to say such things and make such a decision?

"Keep going, don't worry about what happened before!" Seeing the women were stunned, John smiled calmly and told them to continue. The arrival of the Korean staff didn't affect him at all; to him, it was just a minor matter. Under his calculations, the Koreans had no chance to retaliate.

This time, he'd targeted the Koreans, and soon those Japanese would pay the price. Those bastards dared to scheme against him; they'd have to bear his wrath and pay for their actions. John used to care about his reputation, but now he had a compelling reason, and no one could say anything against him. Besides, that old man Akio Morita had retired, and they didn't even have much of a relationship anymore; he didn't need to give anyone face.

When it comes to obedience, these Korean beauties are no less obedient than their Japanese counterparts. As long as they are not oppressed to the point of being unable to bear it, they will not be in any danger. Moreover, even if there are problems, they will not affect them. Furthermore, John is not as insane as some of the Korean chaebols who are so insane that they are inhuman. All they have is madness.

A beautiful woman in a revealing outfit could please John's eye, lift his spirits, and help him relax. This contest had only just begun. Although he had gained an advantage in the first round, Soros's supporters weren't without their own advantages, though not as obvious. Their biggest advantage was their vast funds, backed by global speculative capital. Therefore, John dared not be careless in the slightest.

However, a person's mind cannot remain tense indefinitely. Even the most determined person cannot withstand such pressure or endure such trials. Relaxation is essential; otherwise, maintaining such tension will drive one insane. Perhaps this is why those Koreans became so reckless. Faced with immense pressure, even the pressure of bankruptcy, how could they not go mad?

Under such intense pressure, it's not impossible for one's temperament to change; in fact, the probability is quite high. Most importantly, some people, seeking to release their inner turmoil, become incredibly reckless. This change allows them to find a way to relieve their stress, and once they indulge, there's no turning back. Humans are such erratic beings; once they take that step, turning back becomes extremely difficult.

Of course, most importantly, this would make them feel good, allow them to vent their anxiety and stress, and relieve their mental burden. As for the beautiful women who suffered their insane persecution, no one cared about their feelings. In the eyes of these tycoons, they were just ants, and there was no need to pay attention to their feelings.

As for potential problems, those management companies will handle them; they don't need to worry about it. Those people will manage these beauties well, and any incidents will only be a minority. Even if a few suicides occur in Korea later, compared to the millions of trainees, the proportion is pitifully small. Only they know the true extent of their suffering. From the moment they made their decision, they should have known what they would face. And when they first encountered all of this, their lack of resistance meant they had accepted it. Ultimately, they couldn't withstand the psychological and physical torment and collapsed. It can only be said that their willpower wasn't strong enough. So many people persevered; they didn't. One reason is that they weren't lucky enough, and the other is their own problem.

Perhaps this is a bit cold-blooded, but reality is just that cruel and ruthless. Sympathy for the weak is just talk. If sympathy were useful, then we wouldn't be in such a cruel society. In a cruel environment, sympathy is of no use at all; it cannot change the cruelty and ruthlessness of reality.

From the perspective of a beneficiary, why would John change all of this? As someone in a position of power, as a beneficiary of capital, John would have to be a fool to change anything. Moreover, if he did so, he would be on the opposite side of everyone else. No matter how capable he was, or how much he knew about the future, he would be attacked by the crowd and devoured by them.

A wise person will naturally make a wise decision, and their own position doesn't allow them to change anything. If they wanted to change the environment, how could they be enjoying their current carefree life, with so many beautiful women throwing themselves at them and being so obedient, bringing them pleasure?

While John was enjoying his life, the Koreans were discussing this matter. They were all shocked upon hearing John's demands; it was completely different from what they had imagined. Although they understood that compromise and concessions were necessary, they hadn't expected John to be so ruthless, directly imposing a heavy burden on them—ten years was just the beginning—a move designed to severely restrict their purchasing autonomy.

In reality, do South Korea have such autonomy? In front of their American "daddy," they have no ability to resist at all. Their attempt to struggle is nothing short of a joke. Moreover, after this Asian financial crisis, they have even less chance of turning things around; they will be completely controlled by their American "daddy."

It's not just South Korea that's like this; those guys in Japan will also be gradually eroded by American capital, especially those oil-based capital. In the future, Japan's power plants will all be in the hands of oil-based capital. Soros and his ilk will use one financial crisis after another to erode their assets.

Of course, Soros and his oil-rich capitalists were just at the forefront, bearing the infamy themselves, while the American financial groups remained hidden in the shadows. They were the real driving force behind it all, the ones who orchestrated it all.

"They're so arrogant! They don't take us seriously at all. This is a slap in the face to us!"

"Heh, we all know they're slapping us in the face, but what can you do? What ability do we have to fight back now? I told you long ago not to do things that are beneath us. It's completely useless; it only provokes them and puts us in an even more dangerous situation. But you just wouldn't listen. Now the worst has happened. As long as we sign an agreement with Gulfstream Aerospace, we'll be under pressure from Boeing and Airbus."

"What's the use of saying all this now? Everything has already happened, and we need to be prepared. Although the worst has happened, we haven't come away empty-handed. At least our proposal has been accepted. As long as the energy issue is resolved and the economy recovers, everything is acceptable. The promises made by the other side are also good for us."

“That’s right, you have to give up something to gain something. In this situation, if we are unwilling to give up anything, how can there be any change, how can we get out of this predicament? You can’t be unwilling to give up anything and only think about getting benefits from the other party, and you only want to use my daughter. I didn’t speak up before because I didn’t want to embarrass you, but you can’t be so self-righteous.”

At this point, the Lee family of Samsung naturally had to make a statement. As a father, he naturally had to stand up for his daughter. He couldn't let John handle everything, or he would become a laughing stock. Moreover, he didn't want to give up on a daughter who was so useful, and he didn't want their relationship to come to an end.

"Old Li, we didn't mean that. You know we had no choice. And you've seen the result—she wasn't affected at all. What you're saying is a bit much. We're only thinking about everyone's interests and the country's. Otherwise, it would be very difficult for us to get out of this predicament!"

"Yes, we did make a mistake in this matter, but we did it for the sake of the Koreans and for everyone's sake. Someone has to make a sacrifice, and your daughter is the most suitable candidate. Most importantly, she wasn't affected. You saw it yourself; John protected her and let her go to the United States directly, escaping the pressure we put on her. Since she's unharmed, let's leave it at that and not make things awkward for everyone!"

Good heavens, these people are utterly shameless! How could they say such things, sacrificing others for their own benefit? Only shameless people like them could utter such despicable words. And none of them seem to see anything wrong with it, yet they have the audacity to be so self-righteous. It just goes to show that shamelessness knows no bounds.

Faced with these shameless individuals, under such circumstances, no matter how dissatisfied one is, one can only endure it. Samsung cannot stand against everyone. Moreover, Samsung is not yet at the level it will become in the future. If it were to stand against everyone, Samsung would likely pay a heavy price. This is impossible and cannot happen.

So, the matter was considered closed, but both sides harbored resentment and grudges, feeling humiliated and determined to retaliate. When that retaliation would come, however, depended on when their opportunity arose.

(End of this chapter)