America: My Time

Chapter 1395 Influence
Chapter 1385 Influence

Of course, John's biggest target was the Japanese guys. John was worried that his plan would be seen through, but judging from their reactions, he was overthinking it. If he had known that these guys would fall for it so easily, he wouldn't have needed to do so much scheming. Perhaps he would have gotten everything done faster by being straightforward from the start.

However, this thought only flashed through John's mind. The more he did now, the less trouble he would face later. If he actively gave these guys "opportunities," making it easy for them to get them, they would inevitably realize what was happening later. The more cautious he was now, the less these guys would suspect him in the future. Just like during the bubble economy, it was precisely because he made so many preparations that even when the bubble burst, these guys never suspected John's "cunning." After all, they were the ones who forcefully "snatched" that wealth from John's hands!
These guys are now voluntarily acquiring these assets, and their attitude is very firm. Most importantly, John has given them ample time to adjust. In the next few years, the market value of these internet companies will continue to rise, and their profits will increase. They are too greedy to let go, so they can't blame John.

"I naturally trust you all, but this is no small transaction, and I also have an obligation to remind you so that if problems arise in the future, you won't blame me for being heartless. Now that everything is out in the open, any problems in the future won't be my fault, since I have already warned you!"

Upon hearing John's words, the Japanese guys quickly replied, "Of course! If we breach the contract, we'll bear the consequences ourselves and won't blame you at all!"

"That's for the best. I won't concern myself with the rest. Everything will be handled by professionals, so any unexpected events will have nothing to do with me. I don't have that much energy to put into this. If there are no problems, I'll leave Japan soon. I've been here for too long!"

The more 'honest' John was, the happier these guys in Japan were. They all knew John's current situation and understood how many things John still needed to handle in Hong Kong. Especially since the oil capital hadn't been idle during John's time in Japan, not to mention the situation in Japan, the situation in Hong Kong, Asia, and even Russia was changing. They could naturally understand the pressure John was under.

"We understand your decision. If you have any needs, please feel free to tell us. We will do our best to help you!" The Japanese guys quickly expressed their support, wanting to make a good impression on John and hoping for further cooperation after this one. After all, John still had a lot of assets they coveted!
"If needed, I will contact you all! You are all happy now, but my troubles have only just begun. It won't end easily in the United States. I have kept my promise, so please don't let me down. I don't want to be schemed against, and I still need to give an explanation!"

When John said this, the expressions of the Japanese guys changed. They all understood John's intention. John had given them face and benefits, and they needed to respond accordingly. Only by exchanging favors could they make their relationship more harmonious. Otherwise, what possibility of cooperation in the future would there be?

John didn't reveal everything, which was also to save face for the Japanese guys. The pressure was no longer on John, but on them. Someone had to make a sacrifice, otherwise this matter couldn't be left unresolved! Of course, John didn't force these guys. Under the lure of profit, they would make their own choice!
As soon as John's deal with the Japanese was completed, it quickly came to the attention of the Europeans and the old guys in the US. When they saw the deal, they were all furious because the benefits John offered were too great, so great that they were incredibly envious. Before even going public and raising funds, these internet companies had already been acquired by the Japanese, and they had obtained full ownership. How could this not infuriate them?

The old guys in the US could barely accept it, since they were prepared and they all knew how 'close' John's relationship was with these guys in Japan. But the Europeans couldn't accept it, especially the oil capitalists. They saw this as John's retaliation against them, or even a slap in the face. The deal they had been desperately seeking had been easily obtained by these guys in Japan, which was an outcome they were unwilling to accept.

Whether these guys like it or not, it's already happened, and there's no way they can stop it now. Under the current circumstances, they can only pray that John won't have any more deals in Asia, so as not to affect their interests.

"Damn it, we need to reach an agreement with the US quickly, otherwise it won't be long before more of John's assets flow out of his hands. Those Japanese guys have deceived us!"

"What's the use of saying all this now? I've said before that those guys in Japan are too greedy and can't be trusted at all, but you insisted on it. Now John's deal with them is complete, and they've taken some of the most promising internet companies. If it weren't for Morgan's presence, I think Nvidia and Dreamworld's shares would have been traded to those Japanese bastards. Rockefeller and his ilk are too stupid; their greed is what caused all of this!"

The Europeans, or rather, the oil-rich capitalists in Europe, were discussing countermeasures. They were shocked by John's deal with Japan. They hadn't expected John to make such a decision, and the deal was completed so quickly. John showed no respect to the old guys in the US, and this outcome made them uneasy.

“We need to have a good talk with those guys in the US. Right now, it's just the guys in Japan who have completed the deal with John. If the Koreans and other people in Asia do the same deal with John, our interests will be affected. This situation absolutely cannot be allowed to happen again.”

"I don't think so. You all know the situation on the Korean side. They don't have the funds, and they can't be as crazy as those guys in Japan. I don't think it's necessary to compromise!"

"Heh, that's ridiculous. You think it's unnecessary, but if it really happens, who will bear the consequences? Even if those Koreans don't have enough assets, there's still Hong Kong, there's still Taiwan, and there are many more people. We can't let our guard down, and we can't make any more mistakes!"

"That's right. We absolutely cannot make any more mistakes now, and we cannot underestimate anyone. It's true that the Koreans lack funds, but they are not without assets. If they want to, they can make a deal with John. Don't forget their previous cooperation with John. If it happens again, our interests will be affected. Now we must reach an agreement with those guys in the US. We need to compromise, and those guys need to compromise too." Tempted by the potential profits, the Europeans panicked. Originally, they thought they could sit back and watch the situation unfold, waiting for the outcome from the US. But now they dared not have such thoughts. They had underestimated John's decisiveness and the reaction of the Japanese.

“I think we should end our cooperation with Rockefeller and his ilk. These guys are completely incapable of stopping this from happening. They can't influence John's decision. We should cooperate with Morgan instead. Only if Morgan stands with us can our interests be guaranteed. Rockefeller and his ilk are not worth our trust!”

“That’s true, but you all know how Morgan treats us. They’ve always been on John’s side. They’re not going to cooperate with us. If Morgan did, Rockefeller and his cronies would be overjoyed and would kick Morgan while he’s down.”

"Yes, I don't think Morgan will cooperate with us or accept our proposal!"

"Then urge Rockefeller and the others to stop having those greedy ideas and reach an agreement with John as soon as possible. Otherwise, if we continue to delay, John's assets will decrease, and we will get very little benefit. If John cooperates with those Middle Eastern tycoons, I'm afraid we will not be able to get enough benefits!"

“That’s right. We absolutely cannot let John associate with Middle Eastern tycoons. Otherwise, with their wealth, they can easily extract more benefits from John. Moreover, if such a cooperation occurs, they will form an unbreakable alliance of interests, which is not good for anyone!”

Now that the changes in Japan have occurred, not only the guys in Europe, but even Soros and his ilk are shocked. They didn't expect that after putting in so much effort and making so many arrangements, everything would still happen so quickly. After John's deal with Japan was completed, it's not good for them. They will face even greater pressure!
"Then we need to negotiate with Rockefeller and his group quickly and get them to act fast. Time is of the essence!"

The Europeans were getting impatient, and the old guys in the US were getting impatient too. Morgan was under even more pressure. Rockefeller and other old guys approached Morgan again, and they were just as greedy as the Japanese. They wanted to make an early acquisition instead of waiting for an IPO to raise funds. They wanted to avoid Morgan and didn't want Morgan to get more benefits.

“Boss, Rockefeller and his gang have gone too far. This is clearly aimed at Morgan. If we agree to their demands, we will suffer huge losses. I don’t believe they don’t understand John’s intentions. This is clearly a demonstration against them, but they are using it as a reason to coerce us!”

“Jimmy, there are some things we can’t control. Although we understand that Rockefeller and his ilk are shameless, we can’t just refuse them outright. Even if we know their schemes, we can’t expose them. We still have to give them face. At most, we can only ignore them, not retaliate. After all, our cooperation with John is too close, and this matter is not something we can decide. Do you understand?”

“But if John accepts their proposal, it will have a huge impact on us. We will lose a lot of money. John’s previous deal with the neon has had a significant impact on us. Moreover, with this precedent, I’m afraid he will compromise with Rockefeller and the others, and our Morgan interests will not be guaranteed!”

"You're overthinking things and underestimating John. A few years ago, this might have happened, but everything has changed. Rockefeller and those old guys won't let John compromise. John is a businessman; he values ​​profit. His deal with Japan is putting pressure on Rockefeller and his ilk. It's not John who's anxious now, but Rockefeller and his ilk. Most importantly, they have no advantage whatsoever. The initiative is still in John's hands. If they don't accept, John has other partners. As for our interests, they won't be affected. Japan is just a bargaining chip John uses to protect his own interests."

Morgan Stanley is not worried that John will make more deals, as such deals would also be a significant loss for John. If it weren't for the fact that these guys from Japan had contributed enough assets to improve John's industrial chain and benefit John's corporate restructuring, how could Japan have gotten such an opportunity!
"I'm afraid Rockefeller and his ilk might not see things clearly and act impulsively, causing the situation to worsen!"

"Impossible. John wouldn't sacrifice his own interests. He's a businessman, so naturally he'll protect his own interests. The example of Japan is enough. From now on, it will be normal cooperation. Don't worry, John won't let us down!" Compared to Jimmy, Morgan trusted John more. This wasn't just because of their friendship, but more because John was a businessman who wouldn't sacrifice his own interests for nothing. If John really did that, there would be no need to refuse Rockefeller's 'request', and there would be no need for so much scheming.

Of course, Jimmy wasn't oblivious; he was simply too caught up in what was happening in Japan to notice. He forgot that John was using Japan as a tool. Without the 'cooperation' of these Japanese guys, how could Rockefeller and his ilk have compromised, and how could the Europeans have become so tense? There's no gain without pain; it's just that John's 'cooperation' partner was Japan. If these Japanese guys didn't have such a close relationship with John, perhaps those guys from Taiwan, or even those from Hong Kong, would have become John's 'cooperation' partners.

(End of this chapter)