America: My Time

Chapter 1447 Stupid
Chapter 1437 Foolishness

While John and Lee Boo-jin were discussing matters with South Korea, some changes were also taking place in China. In particular, when news of John's arrangements spread, some people felt resentful, while others felt uneasy about everything.
"Aren't you two getting a little too cocky, or do you think things are going too well? Don't you know what you need to care about most right now?" After learning about John's arrangements, Wang Jinhua was very disappointed in the two soldiers. If she hadn't spoken up, the two would still be immersed in that wonderful plan!
Upon hearing this, Li Bingbing and Fan Bingbing were both puzzled. They didn't know what the problem was. In their view, things were fine now. They didn't need to compete for anything to have enough resources, and becoming famous was just a matter of time.

Seeing the puzzled looks on their faces, Wang Jinhua sighed, shook her head, and said, "Are those resources really that important? Do you really need to care so much? Look at Zeng Li and Yu Feihong's situations, and then look at yours. Don't you see the difference? How did they do it, and how did you do it?"

It's not fair to blame these two soldiers for their reaction. They suddenly received so many resources, which was completely different from what they had received before. This made it difficult for them to settle down, and they became complacent for a while. After all, their understanding of this industry was still somewhat limited, and their experience was also somewhat lacking, which led to their mistakes!

"What you need to win over is people's hearts. Zeng Li and Yu Feihong have both met the old lady and even gained her approval. Look at their actions, and then look at you. You couldn't even resist this little temptation and fell into it. Do you really think you're so great? Do you really believe that those people's praise is real? I shouldn't have said anything about all this, but I don't want to see you regretting it later!" Others may not know, but Wang Jinhua knows very well that those resources are nothing in John's eyes. In fact, it's just a normal arrangement, without giving anything more. In contrast, the arrangements for Zeng Li and Yu Feihong are different.

However, there were some things she couldn't say aloud; Li Bingbing and the others needed to figure them out for themselves. If they didn't understand, no matter how much she said, it would be useless and might even bring her unnecessary trouble. Wang Jinhua didn't believe her kindness would be rewarded, and if problems arose, she could easily get involved.

"You should think it over carefully, think about your future path. There's only so much I can do, and my influence is limited. All I can arrange are the resources here. Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Hollywood are not things I can interfere with. Don't be misled by the resources in front of you, and don't be misled by fame. You need to have a long-term vision!"

Wang Jinhua didn't say what a long-term vision truly meant, as saying it would only create unnecessary trouble for herself. Besides, she didn't have John's foresight to know how amazing China's entertainment market would become in the future, since China's market was still very weak at the moment! In this life, with John's involvement, although the Hong Kong market had changed, it had little impact on Phoenix Group, since Phoenix Group controlled the vast market of the entire Asia.

If you understand, you understand; if you don't, there's no point in explaining. Even if you give them pointers, if they don't truly understand, they might unintentionally reveal some problems. It's better to know nothing at all.

John was unaware of the situation in China, and even if he had, he wouldn't have said anything. They had chosen their own path; all he could do was give them a chance. If they couldn't see things clearly, they couldn't blame him for being ruthless. It was all just a transaction. Such transactions were commonplace in the entertainment industry. While beauty might tempt him, he wouldn't let it create unnecessary trouble for himself!
What is causing Wang Jinhua such worry? It is actually related to John's arrangements and the asset restructuring. Now that Standard Chartered Bank has made a move, Phoenix Group has begun to be affected by Standard Chartered Bank, and a lot of funds need to go through Standard Chartered Bank. This means that a consortium led by Standard Chartered Bank is forming.

This situation is not limited to Phoenix Group; it also affects a number of assets such as Asia Energy, and even changes have occurred in China. John's companies are undergoing changes, and Wang Jinhua, who lives in Beijing, has felt it the most. The asset management of Phoenix Group has been transferred to Standard Chartered Bank.

Were the two beauties too foolish? No, it wasn't that they were foolish, but rather that they failed to grasp the crux of the problem, or rather, they lost their vigilance under the comfort of their lives. After all, they didn't have many competitors, and they believed their status wouldn't be affected because they hadn't been targeted by anyone else!

Smart women wouldn't do something so foolish. What good would it do to scheme against them? Absolutely not. It would only bring unnecessary trouble. In fact, smart women might even offer them some help if they have the ability! Smart women aren't fighting for resources, but for people's hearts. Those resources in the entertainment industry are dispensable to them. Just look at the actions of Mi Xue, Cherie Chung, and Zhang Yuyan to know everything.

For those beauties who have already left the entertainment industry, they don't care about what happens in the entertainment industry at all. They stay away from it and will help those who are still in the entertainment industry. The deeper these people get involved, the less of a threat they pose to others. They may even eventually get lost in the temptations of the entertainment industry!
Did anyone try to persuade them? No, because these people all have their own little circles, and they all maintain a tacit understanding of not interfering with each other. If you can't see things clearly yourself, expecting others to advise you is fine once or twice, but no one will do it more often. Even Wang Jinhua is like that. She did try to advise Li Bingbing and Fan Bingbing, but they didn't really take it to heart. So this time, she only gave them a small reminder and didn't try to persuade them further. They have to walk their own path; if they don't have the ability, they can't blame others!
Standard Chartered Bank's move had far-reaching consequences, affecting John's numerous assets in China, as well as her. She was also impacted and came into contact with more things, including requests for favors. It was these changes that gave her some ideas, but the outcome did not meet her expectations.

Once John exerted pressure, the situation on the Korean side quickly came to a conclusion. Faced with John's coercion, those guys had no choice but to compromise and admit defeat. At this point, they no longer cared about saving face; they had to think about their own interests. However, although they compromised and surrendered, they did not see John. Everything was arranged and handled by Lee Boo-jin. Smart people naturally understand the reason for this. After all, John wouldn't stay in Korea forever, and the small conglomerate on the Korean side was only a small part of John's assets. This part of the assets was controlled by Lee Boo-jin, and even in the future, it would be controlled by Lee Boo-jin and John's children. Therefore, this arrangement was to enhance Lee Boo-jin's authority.

Of course, there are some fools who can't see through this, or rather, they pretend not to, deliberately courting trouble. Their fate is predictable; with their limited abilities, they're simply not qualified to talk to John. If these guys don't want to talk to Lee Boo-jin, they're simply kicked out and used as a tool to establish authority. No matter who's backing them, it's useless; their elimination is inevitable.

"See? This is the true face of the Koreans. There are always some stupid and ignorant guys who are so arrogant that it's laughable. It would be a waste of the opportunity they created if we didn't use these guys to establish our authority!" After learning about the situation in the Koreans, John shook his head disdainfully. These arrogant and conceited guys were just asking for trouble.

Lee Boo-jin shook her head and said, "I didn't expect them to be so stupid, and there are so many of them. Almost a quarter of them didn't do business with me directly, but insisted on talking to you."

Lee Boo-jin understood the reasons behind these foolish individuals. Some were influenced by American conglomerates and were being used to test John's reaction. Others were influenced by the Koreans themselves and also wanted to test John's reaction to see if they could maximize their profits. They were overthinking it, and now these guys are paying a heavy price for their stupidity.

John was a man of his word in this matter. He closed the trading channel without hesitation, giving these guys no further chances. Even if his own interests might be slightly affected, John did it for the sake of long-term benefits, directly abandoning the trade with these guys and giving up those energy assets.

"It's not that you didn't think of it, it's that you're too soft-hearted. You always want to think about these guys. Kindness is often taken advantage of. Don't be too soft-hearted, it's not a good thing for you. It will bring you endless trouble. You know the real situation of the Koreans right now. Getting involved will only increase your own pressure. You have to learn to say no!"

Although John's reminder was correct, and Lee Boo-jin had experienced a lot in the business world, she was still soft-hearted, or rather, soft-hearted towards those Koreans. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been so many problems. It was only because a new opportunity arose this time that John made these remarks and arrangements.
Upon hearing this, Lee Boo-jin smiled wryly and said, "I also want to refuse and not cooperate with them, but there are some things I have no choice but to do. After all, this is Korea, and my identity makes me have to consider many things carefully."

If she acts too ruthlessly, it won't be good for her either, as many people will blame her. In this situation, Lee Boo-jin needs to consider things carefully, since she doesn't actually control all of John's assets in South Korea, and this small conglomerate hasn't yet formed a real deterrent!

Of course, this is also related to Lee Boo-jin's status. As the eldest daughter of Samsung, her status makes her cautious about many things and she dares not be too reckless or leave too much trouble for herself.

“You still don’t truly understand all this. You represent me, and you have the right to make arrangements. Since these guys can’t even see this, they’re just a bunch of expendable pawns. There’s no need to care about their opinions. They’ve walked their own path, so they should face the consequences themselves. The more you tolerate them, the more arrogant they’ll become, because they have no sense of right or wrong, otherwise they wouldn’t be so ignorant!” Lee Boo-jin’s position puts her at a considerable disadvantage when facing those shameless Koreans. John can guide her and remind her, but he can’t make decisions for her!
Although John was right, Lee Boo-jin could only sigh, lamenting that she was someone who was often powerless in the world of business, and that she could only passively face everything in this environment. John had no intention of interfering further or trying to reclaim the benefits; everything was settled now, and there was no need to create any more trouble.

"Are you really not going to stay a few more days until everything is settled here? If you step in, things will be simpler for me, and I won't have to face so much pressure." Lee Boo-jin looked at John expectantly. If John stayed, many things would be much easier, and those old fogies wouldn't dare to act so recklessly. In front of John, these guys were nothing!
"No, although there are still many things to deal with on the Korean side, I believe in your abilities. Besides, the situation on the Japanese side is also quite serious, and I need to handle it quickly to avoid dragging it out and damaging my own strength. That's not the outcome I want to see. If such a problem arises, the impact will be too severe!" John sighed softly. If he could, he wouldn't need to be so calculating, but given the current situation, he had no choice but to prepare for the worst. Decisive action was the best option.

John had encountered the arrogance and conceit of the Koreans before, so he was well-prepared. It was precisely because of this that John remained so calm, entrusting everything to Lee Boo-jin, giving her the opportunity to establish her authority and make those Koreans understand that they had no chance of bargaining; they were nothing but ants. They all thought themselves powerful, but in reality, they were just empty shells. Without American support, the Korean economy would collapse. Their fate was already in the hands of the Americans; resistance was impossible, and as for trying to gain benefits from John, that was even more out of the question. John wouldn't give them any chance whatsoever!
(End of this chapter)