America: My Time

Chapter 1379 Beauty is a disaster
Chapter 1369 Beauty is a Curse

John and the others are under considerable pressure. As long as this matter remains unresolved, they will continue to feel the pressure. Even John, who holds the upper hand in this matter, dares not let his guard down and is worried that new developments may arise that could cause him trouble.

It would be a lie to say that he had no resentment or disgust in his heart. After all, at John's level and in his position, the last thing he wanted to see was this kind of problem, and he didn't want to see the people around him constantly causing him trouble, especially this kind of trouble.

"You look very tired, let me give you a massage!" Seeing that John was deep in thought and his eyes showed a hint of fatigue, Zeng Li said as she walked behind John and massaged his head to help him relax.

Faced with such a situation and such a grand plan, John was naturally exhausted. He had to be careful, as he was plotting against those guys in Japan and couldn't afford any mistakes, otherwise his entire plan would easily fail.

At this moment, John couldn't help but wonder if he had been too soft-hearted. Otherwise, he wouldn't have let this trouble linger until now. If this incident hadn't happened, perhaps this problem wouldn't have arisen. However, John ultimately sighed. He was indeed not ruthless enough, especially towards those around him. More importantly, Nakamori Akina already had her own child, which made it even more difficult for John to act heartlessly.

Despite the constant departures from those around him, and despite the many harsh words he's uttered, he's never taken any concrete action. Otherwise, so many beautiful women wouldn't be following him. While it's true that Japanese people admire strength, they also have their own feelings, and besides, he's not only surrounded by Japanese people.

She'd gotten to where she was now step by step, and in truth, her reputation for loyalty and camaraderie had brought her considerable help. Without that reputation, how could she have manipulated those guys in Japan so easily? Let them have another chance. It's best for Akina to handle this herself; until things are completely hopeless, nothing she says will make a difference.

"Don't you find it unbelievable that I'm in such a dilemma? It's just a very easy thing to solve, yet I'm being so cautious? Besides, you all think capitalists are ruthless and wouldn't hesitate like this!"

Upon hearing John's words, Zeng Li, Yang Gongru, and Zhongshan Ren were all taken aback. They had not expected John to suddenly say such a thing, especially since it was a question directed at them. This left them somewhat at a loss for words!
Just as the three hesitated, John's voice continued: "Don't feel pressured or worried. Just tell the truth. I'm not a man-eating tiger, so there's no need to have so many concerns."

"It is indeed a bit unexpected. Big shots in Japan don't have that much patience. Given Akina's situation, she would have been in trouble long ago, and her family would have learned a lesson long ago, instead of acting so recklessly now. Perhaps you don't know, but in the past ten years or so, they have done many crazy things using Akina's name, and it was Akina who solved all of these problems for them." Shinobu Nakayama was the first to speak, and she truly expressed her thoughts!

"I'm not Japanese, and I'm not as cold-blooded as them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be in this situation, and neither would your sister and Yasuko. It's better to have some feelings. Being too cold-blooded isn't a good thing; it will alienate many people and reduce your opportunities! However, your sister and the others won't be in a good situation from now on. You know how crazy and terrifying the Japanese can be. High society is more cruel and ruthless than you think. Once they lose their value, they won't have a good ending. As for Akina's matter, it's best to let her handle it herself. We shouldn't interfere; it won't be good for anyone!"

John knew perfectly well that Miho Nakayama and the others wouldn't have an easy life ahead of them, and wouldn't get everything they wanted. They were all too naive, truly believing they were free. Their fate was sealed the moment they first approached him. This was Japan, not Hong Kong, not Europe or America, especially after what happened in the US. Everything changed the moment he made his decision. Their protection had vanished completely. They might still seem to have the agency's protection, but it was just a facade. Those who understood understood; only those who didn't were wary.

Although those guys in Japan's high society are all cunning, treacherous, and incredibly greedy, their intelligence should not be underestimated. As long as they have a plan, trouble is bound to follow. However, John doesn't want to deal with them right now. After all, he has no reason to protect them, otherwise he would have even more trouble.

Kindness is indeed a virtue, but excessive kindness can give enemies an opportunity, especially when facing these Japanese guys. One cannot be careless in the slightest, or one will be outmaneuvered by these bastards. How could Nakayama Shinobu not know her sister's current situation? She just couldn't bring herself to say it, even now. After all, things were not simple, especially at this time.

Seeing the puzzled looks on Yang Gongru and Zeng Li's faces, John shook his head and said, "You still don't understand Japan. If you had read 'The Chrysanthemum and the Sword,' you would understand! It is precisely because of the many 'friendly' exchanges with these Japanese guys that John has been able to thrive here and seize opportunities time and time again to get everything he wants. Japan's interests haven't completely disappeared yet, and there are still many opportunities. Under these circumstances, John naturally won't turn against them, at least not now. We'll have to see how the situation changes in the future!"

Just as John was enjoying the massage from the beautiful woman and pondering his next move, the butler suddenly came to report the arrival of Yasuko Sawaguchi and Miho Nakayama. Previously, they wouldn't have needed to report; they could have simply entered. But things had changed since they left.

"Let them in. It looks like they've run into trouble. I didn't expect these Japanese guys to be so impatient. It hasn't been long, and they've already lost their patience. I want to hear what's going on with them!" If it were anyone else, they would definitely refuse, but John wasn't so heartless. His actions pleased the beautiful women around him. Regardless of their reasons for following John, they all hoped that the man they were with wasn't a cold-blooded and ruthless guy, because that would make them feel threatened!
When they arrived at John's residence again, Yasuko Sawaguchi and Miho Nakayama had a different feeling. Although the environment had not changed, they realized that people were no longer welcome. Even to enter the place, they needed the owner's permission, which was very different from before. Moreover, the people on the faces of these people only had polite smiles and no sincerity. This made them feel heavy-hearted.

"Sit down, don't stand. You've all met before and are familiar with each other. Just say what's on your mind, there's no need to hold back!" John said with a calm smile when he saw that Yasuko Sawaguchi and Miho Nakayama looked a little uncomfortable, without putting any more pressure on them.

“We were summoned by a big shot in Japan before. He warned us and said he could create an opportunity for us to return to your side. He also said that there are people in Japan making preparations!” After sitting down, Yasuko Sawaguchi told everyone what she had encountered without hesitation. As for her own speculations, she did not say anything.
John glanced at Yasuko Sawaguchi calmly and said, "This is to be expected. Some people always want to take shortcuts. As for your situation, it's perfectly normal. Those who understand will understand, and those who don't won't be able to explain. He must be threatening you, using your future as leverage. This is an old trick. You should have encountered it before, but it seems like you've forgotten it after all these years."

John was right. Yasuko Sawaguchi had experienced something similar back then. Although she didn't face the same level of pressure as she does now, she had indeed encountered such a situation. If John hadn't reminded her, she would have almost forgotten about it. Perhaps this was something she least wanted to touch upon, and it was one of the reasons she chose to leave. After all, it had become almost a demon in her heart, making her feel that her dignity had been trampled.

"Yes, I did experience that back then. I still can't forget that humiliation and the shock. It's almost become my inner demon. That's one of the reasons I chose to leave. I've been suffering from that torment ever since. Perhaps this is the result of my inability to let go." At this moment, Yasuko Sawaguchi no longer concealed her feelings and directly expressed them. This was something that Norika Fujiwara, Miho Nakayama, and Chisato Moritaka had never known, and even Shinobu Nakayama and Momoko Kikuchi had never experienced!
Upon hearing this, John glanced calmly at Yasuko Sawaguchi and said, "This is Japan. If you can't adapt, that's your own problem. When you chose to compromise, you should have known what you would face. And when you chose to leave, you should have understood what you would face as well. You chose this path, and you will bear the consequences yourself."

John's nonchalant answer instantly weighed heavily on Yasuko Sawaguchi and the others. Although what John said was true, it still hit them hard. Yasuko Sawaguchi and Miho Nakayama reacted relatively well, after all, they had witnessed many dark things and knew the madness of Japan. However, Chisato Moritaka and Norika Fujiwara were completely different. They panicked at the thought of the consequences of failure.

“You’re right. I chose this path myself, and I’ll bear the consequences. My arrogance has taught me how brutal society can be, and that my dignity is a joke in the face of power. When you were protecting me, nothing happened, I felt nothing at all. But after you left, I realized that my so-called dignity never existed, and my persistence was a joke, leading me step by step into the abyss, towards destruction! Now I can understand Akiko-nee’s advice, and I can understand her fear back then. Only by experiencing it myself can I understand how terrible it all is!” As she said this, Yasuko Sawaguchi sighed, a look of helplessness in her eyes.

Upon hearing these words, both Yang Gongru and Zeng Li were shocked. They had never imagined that Japan would be so cruel. Although they knew that it would be difficult to succeed in the entertainment industry without a powerful backer, they never expected that things would be so crazy and cruel in Japan that a beautiful woman would say such a thing!
"Beauty is a curse. Your beauty has brought you both benefits and dangers. As idols, your beauty allows you to easily gain recognition and more benefits, but it also brings trouble and danger. It can only be said that your initial development was too smooth, making you arrogant and unable to truly understand the cruelty of society. Early success has made you conceited. Only when you experience a trial will you truly feel how crazy and terrifying this society is. In the face of society, you are just ants; in the face of power, you are just pawns. All your ridiculous pursuits and freedom are fake. They are not things you can possess unless you can jump out of this circle. Do you think that's possible? Once you step into this circle, you can't leave silently unless you have no more value to be used!"

John shook his head, glancing indifferently at the group. He knew their thoughts and intentions perfectly well. However, returning wouldn't be easy. The more carefree their departure, the more they would have to pay the price. If they didn't still have some value, enough to give those Japanese guys even the slightest illusion, John wouldn't give them any chance. There were countless beautiful women in the world; they were nothing special, nothing to care about. But if he could use this opportunity to scheme against those Japanese guys, it wouldn't be a bad choice. A skilled hunter always appears before his prey!
(End of this chapter)