America: My Time

Chapter 138 Vigilance
Chapter 138 Vigilance

Quantum Mining's exploration is somewhat crazy, but the mining giants don't take it seriously. Many other mining companies ridicule Quantum Mining's crazy moves, unaware of the astonishing reserves in the area it has identified. They don't know it's a world-class gold mine.

John's focus on mining far exceeded the expectations of Wall Street giants and even those old fogies. Once the first gold mine was discovered, the doors to funding would be completely open, and he wouldn't have to worry about insufficient funds for mining expansion. As for financing, he had never considered it. As long as he didn't mine in the United States, he could completely ignore the greed of those Wall Street crocodiles. Most importantly, John had no intention of making money in the first few years; all his income would be invested in expansion.

While making arrangements for the mining industry, John didn't forget about the automotive sector. After some investigation, he believed that the most suitable brand to acquire was the British brand Bentley. However, to his utter surprise, after making the acquisition offer, he received even more offers to sell. The acquisition of Bentley was straightforward, but Aston Martin also approached them willing to sell, and even Land Rover was interested in selling. However, the reactions from British car companies revealed just how dire their current situation was.

Faced with this sudden change, the acquisition team could only report their situation to John and ask him to make the decision. John was also quite surprised by this turn of events, as it was vastly different from his original plan. He intended to gradually learn about the automotive industry through Bentley Motors, and then expand once he had a sufficient understanding of it. However, the acquisition that had come knocking on his door forced him to reconsider.

In today's economic climate, luxury brands are struggling, including Bentley, Land Rover, and Aston Martin. While these luxury car brands boast exceptional reputations, their exorbitant prices are prohibitive, putting significant financial strain on their businesses. When John sought to acquire a car company in Britain, these brands proactively approached him!
Plans are always subject to change. No matter how perfect your plan is, reality will always present problems. While you could refuse and continue with your original plan, if you miss this acquisition opportunity, will there be a second chance? John doesn't care about Aston Martin, but Land Rover is different!

After careful consideration, John decided to complete the acquisition, acquiring all three British car brands in one go to form a new automotive group, Bentley Motors! If Morgan completes the acquisition of Tire Centre, he will also incorporate it into the Bentley Motors Group as a cash reserve for the group.

When John made this decision, he also knew that once the news reached the United States, he would face many problems. Those old guys would jump out and cause trouble for him, especially that damn United Auto Workers, who would definitely cause trouble. The American auto factories were not doing well either!
In his plan for the car company, John didn't want to obtain a loan from the Japanese bank; instead, he wanted to use his own funds to complete the acquisition. He knew very little about the automotive industry and, for safety's sake, didn't want it to bear a huge debt burden, in case of unforeseen circumstances, which would also alleviate his own financial pressure.

John understood that once he completed the acquisition, Hurricane Investment Company's huge profits in gold futures would be exposed, and he would have to bear the pressure. The investment company was originally a means for him to attract the attention of his enemies, so exposing it sooner wouldn't be a big problem.

Once the investment firm completes its capital recovery, the investments John placed with other firms will be returned to them. At that point, the investment firm's profits in gold futures will also become undisclosed. Secrets are incredibly difficult to maintain on Wall Street, especially now that investment firms are under intense scrutiny. Over time, any so-called secret will inevitably be revealed to outsiders!

The reason for placing investments in these companies is for the next round of expansion. With these profits, these companies will have no shortage of funds for expansion, significantly reducing their debt. John doesn't want to leave the company with huge debts during rapid expansion, creating significant hidden dangers for its future development!
This expansion is also a restructuring of its subsidiaries, aiming to integrate resources. This expansion is particularly significant for the Forever Group, and its commencement will undoubtedly cause a major stir in the fashion industry, something John will not abandon. With its media and entertainment sector now well-established, the Forever Group must accelerate its development, keep pace with the media and entertainment industry, and leverage its power to grow rapidly. Both fashion and cosmetics require substantial expansion, and the investment needed for this expansion is staggering!
Time is of the essence. With the Plaza Accord fast approaching, John needs to accelerate his strategic planning and build up his resources. Only then can he withstand the onslaught from the conglomerates after the Plaza Accord. Those old fogies are no pushovers; they will undoubtedly launch a full-scale counterattack once the crisis following the Plaza Accord has passed.

These old guys are already causing me trouble. Once they get through this crisis, you can imagine how much pressure I'll face. If I can't quickly perfect these plans, it will inevitably create enormous pressure for me in the future. I'll be facing more than just one or two forces!

Having a clear understanding of his own situation, John did not become complacent with this small gain. He remained vigilant, as the Plaza Accord was drawing ever closer, and he had to complete many strategic plans within the limited time available!

The acquisitions of the automotive group and luxury goods are all in Europe, which gives him some buffer time. However, he doesn't have as much preparation time for acquisitions in the US. Any move he makes will inevitably be noticed by all his enemies. Especially since Legendary Entertainment has long been a thorn in the side of Hollywood giants, they won't underestimate any acquisition attempt by Legendary Entertainment. He won't give up because of fear of their obstruction. He will inevitably face many difficulties on the road to expansion. Fortunately, Morgan is still on his side; the acquisitions can be handled by Morgan!
Upon careful consideration, John realized that he had quite a few companies to acquire, and the pressure he would face would be immense. He couldn't back down; he had to confront it all. This was a test he had to accept. Yes, this was his test. Once he passed this hurdle, a smooth road lay ahead!
John had considered asking for leave from school, but upon closer inspection, he realized that wouldn't work. Taking a leave of absence was even more impossible, as his parents would not agree. Moreover, he needed to accumulate knowledge. If he had to take leave, John would prefer to do it in the second half of the year rather than now. The acquisition would be handled by professionals, and he would only have to withstand the external pressure.

Legendary Entertainment, Phoenix Group, and Forever Group all have professionals handling acquisitions, expansions, and integrations; I only need to make the acquisition choices. My biggest concern, in comparison, is the acquisition of the automotive group. Although all are concentrated in Britain, management is a major issue. Bentley will no longer follow the handcrafted production route; this is detrimental to expansion needs. Relying solely on handcraftsmanship cannot support our requirements; change is necessary. I have many more ideas for Bentley to realize, which necessitates accelerating the transformation of Bentley.

As instructions were issued by the secretarial team, followed by oversight from the think tank and financial supervision, this was a series of procedures. This was the detailed plan John had made for his businesses over the course of a year, freeing himself from his busy work and giving him time to learn and think about more plans.

As long as there are no regulatory issues, the company's development will not be significantly affected, and its foundation will not be shaken. John has also made numerous arrangements in terms of supervision to minimize potential risks. Finances are supervised by an accounting firm, and there is also oversight from a think tank. Funds are transferred through his own reputable bank, and everything is traceable.

With such a level of regulatory oversight, even if problems arise, they will not exceed the scope of control and will remain within the limits of what the company and its employees can bear.

(End of this chapter)