America: My Time

Chapter 1385 Calculation
Chapter 1375 Schemes

Now, these guys in Japan have realized their own shortcomings. They only care about the present and have abandoned their own pieces for immediate gains. Now, it is not easy to reorganize their strategy. Moreover, if they had paid more attention to pieces like Yasuko Sawaguchi, they would not have been abandoned so easily. Letting these people slip out of their control, severing the old friendship, and affecting themselves as well!

Unfortunately, these guys realized it a little too late. Now, no matter how many ideas they have, it's useless. They're now in a dilemma. They thought those sacrificed pieces were useless, but John was so sentimental that he brought them back to life. Although these people don't have much influence anymore, any opportunity would be useful to them, but unfortunately, they can no longer seize it.

"Gentlemen, what is the attitude of those officials? If we can't hurry, there might be more changes if we delay any longer. You should know that it's not just Nakamori Akina who's returning, but also Naoko and Kuroki Hitomi!"

"It's no use talking about this now. The authorities aren't the focus; we are. After all, this is our business. Compared to the authorities, Akio Morita is more useful, since John is going to visit him."

"Enough, don't even think about it. They already warned us from the beginning that if we try to take this opportunity, it will be a provocation. Actually, as long as we show enough sincerity, everything will be fine. It's just a matter of how to express that sincerity. You all need to think this through carefully."

When everything came down to sincerity once again, the Japanese guys fell silent. No one was willing to reveal their plans, since they all had different ideas, so there would be no result here. All they had in their hearts was greed and madness!
"Gentlemen, instead of guessing here, why not ask directly? Sincerity needs to be shown; our guessing won't do any good!" At this moment, one of the old guys from Japan said this, causing everyone to pause and ponder. And indeed, there really was a chance.

John is in Japan and has been keeping a low profile. Isn't that what he's waiting for their attitude? Besides, they've already reached an agreement that there aren't many problems with the cooperation, it's just a matter of how much profit to share!

“That makes sense. We shouldn’t just keep waiting. We should take the initiative. Besides, Mr. John isn’t having an easy time in the US. He’s facing pressure from American financial groups. We need to act quickly, or something unexpected could happen. Most importantly, Mr. John is making adjustments, which is our opportunity. We can also offer some of our assets to trade with him. That would be mutually beneficial.”

“That’s true, but how much benefit can we offer right now? And we’re under a lot of pressure. Those guys in the US have been targeting us, so we have to be prepared. Isn’t this an opportunity? We can use our assets in Japan to trade with John, just like he did with those guys in the US conglomerates.”

"This is indeed feasible, but have you all thought about what assets to offer? Assets without appreciation potential are unlikely to be accepted, and we can't offer core assets, which is a significant problem!"

"Entertainment is an option. We can contribute our entertainment assets, which won't have a significant impact on us. John's transformation shows he's fully committed to the entertainment industry, so contributing that portion of our assets is acceptable. As for internet communications, we've already fallen behind in that area, so it's better to abandon it altogether. Of course, this is just my personal opinion; what you all do is up to you. Time waits for no one, we need to make a decision quickly!"

The guys in Japan also got nervous. Before, they didn't have a direction, but now that they did, it was a race against time to see who could make the first move and who could get John's approval and promises faster. From this moment on, they became competitors again, each guarding against the other and guessing what assets the other could offer and at what cost.

Of course, these guys in Japan aren't stupid. They naturally wouldn't part with such an important asset as a television station. Even though John had a good working relationship with them before and had never interfered with Japanese news, they were still wary of John and wouldn't part with such an asset, as it would shake their foundation.

At this point, everyone in Japan wanted to be the first to speak with John, but this shared desire was creating significant obstacles for them. Looking at the expressions of everyone present, someone sighed, understanding that only the Japanese government could intervene. Only by taking on this task could the current crisis be resolved and the situation brought under control. They couldn't afford to be low-key; they had to step in now, otherwise, a fight among the Japanese themselves would jeopardize their overall interests!

"Gentlemen, at this juncture, whoever negotiates with Mr. John first will gain the upper hand. We are concerned that some individuals might prioritize their own interests over everyone's, or even Japan's. How about we have the government host a reception where everyone can discuss their thoughts and plans with Mr. John? What do you all think?"

Refusing is impossible; it's the fairest thing for these guys in Japan. Everyone has no choice but to accept it. So this time, those guys from the Japanese government have been dragged out again and become objects they can exploit.

"Interesting. These guys are quick to react. They've even thought of getting the government to step in for them. Well, let's see what their sincerity is. As long as they're sincere, nothing is impossible!" After accepting the invitation to the party from the Japanese government, John shook his head, a faint smile in his eyes.

Since they'd shown such sincerity, John naturally wouldn't refuse. However, he wouldn't know the true extent of their sincerity until the party itself. He hoped they hadn't made him wait in vain; he was under considerable pressure, waiting for them to take the bait. "Momoko, make the arrangements. Everyone should go and see for themselves. They've shown so much sincerity; we can't refuse!" John said, turning to Kikuchi Momoko and asking her to arrange everything.
"Shall we go too?" Yang Gongru asked at this moment. Although she was very curious and wanted to participate, such a party was not so simple. She would not dare to make a decision on her own without John's approval.

John smiled calmly and said, "Go, why not go? It's good to experience a high-society party in Japan. Everyone go, don't waste their kindness. If you don't go, these guys might have some ideas. We can't let the hosts down! Do you think I had Momo make the arrangements? Not only are you going, but Yasuko Sawaguchi and the others will go too. They've already made a 'goodwill' gesture, and I can't just ignore it!"

This might be the biggest party I've ever had with the Japanese. If I miss this one, I'm afraid I won't have any more dealings with these guys, and it'll never be on this scale again. After all, even if they're stupid, they can't always be oblivious to my schemes. No matter how well I do it, they'll eventually figure it out. Even if they only have suspicions, they won't easily trust me again, and they won't be easily tricked by me again!

As long as these guys in Japan can come up with the corresponding assets, John is willing to give them all the internet companies in the US without hesitation. As long as he can screw them over, that's a good thing! If it happens again and again, even a fool would think there's a problem. After this, John won't have much cooperation with these guys in Japan for a long time. So if you're going to screw them over, you have to screw them over to the death. There are no 'internet company' assets that he can't sell.

Just as John was figuring out how to achieve the best, the phone rang. It was a call from the United States. Clearly, these guys had informants in Japan and knew about the Japanese plan. Otherwise, the call would have come from the United States right after the official Japanese invitation was sent out, and it was even from Morgan, the big boss.

“John, you need to be careful. Don’t make too many promises to them, otherwise you won’t be able to explain it to the US side, and no one will accept it. This is not a good thing for you!” Morgan knew John’s character very well, so he got straight to the point and told him about the situation in the US, and also expressed the pressure he was under.

The fact that Morgan Stanley called at this time clearly indicates that he had no other choice. If he could, he wouldn't have made the call or said those words.
“I understand, but I have my own plans, and they won’t offer Japan such great benefits. They’ll only undervalue my assets. So, for my own benefit, I have no choice but to do this. Whether they accept it or not is their own business. I don’t owe them anything. People die for money, birds die for food. They should understand my thoughts and my position. I can’t sacrifice my own interests to please them.”

As soon as John finished speaking, Morgan on the other end of the phone sighed and remained silent for a moment. John was right. Why should these old guys expect John to compromise with them or pay them any benefits? They never had the upper hand. They were just a bunch of beggars and had no right to bargain with John.

Before Morgan could process his words, John continued, "Mr. Morgan, you should understand that over the past decade or so, I have given them plenty of face, which they may have taken for granted. Now I don't want to give them that kind of face anymore. Whether they accept it or not is their own business. If they want to stop me or start a war with me, I am not afraid. But once they make a move, they will have to prove their strength, and they will bear the consequences themselves!"

The forceful words had an even greater impact on Morgan. Although he had expected it, hearing John say it still shocked and horrified him.

John's tone was now filled with domineering confidence. He was no longer the peaceful young man he once was. Now, John possessed the true attitude of a successful person, a leader, and an absolute air of dominance.

“I understand. I will tell them. I hope they can accept it and not cause any more trouble. After all, the United States can’t afford such turmoil. The situation at General Motors has stabilized. Everyone wants to complete the next transaction as soon as possible. What do you think?” Morgan quickly brought up the General Motors issue again and proposed bringing forward the next transaction.

“I won’t accept it. I can’t accept such an unreasonable demand. I can’t sacrifice my own interests. If it weren’t for your sake, this deal would have been canceled long ago. I’ve had enough of their greed and don’t want to say anything more to them. If they don’t accept it, then the rest of the deal will be canceled. I don’t care about that! They don’t have the ability to open up new markets themselves, but they keep targeting me and want to benefit from me. They’re just overthinking it. Just because they want something doesn’t mean I have to give it to them.”

"Things aren't as bad as you say. There's nothing we can do. After all, we're all getting old, and our vision can't keep up with you young people. We lack understanding of new things, so in this era, we can only fall into a predicament!"

“Mr. Morgan, I’m not a pushover or a benefactor. I will no longer accept their requests. Everything will be done according to the rules. They can refuse, and I have no objection. I have already reached a verbal agreement with them regarding the cooperation with Japan, and that will not change. If they cannot offer enough benefits, I will share most of the shares with these Japanese guys before those companies go public. At least that will allow me to gain more benefits!”

“I understand, but they don’t understand and can’t accept it. Perhaps, as you said, they’ve become accustomed to getting benefits from you, and this sudden change is something they can’t adapt to right away, making them somewhat resentful. I have no problem with this; I can accept everything. It’s just that we need to know the listing date and how many companies are going to go public. Shouldn’t you inform us earlier and give Morgan a detailed list so I can make arrangements and preparations in advance? This convenience shouldn’t be a problem for you, right?”

(End of this chapter)