America: My Time

Chapter 1451 Worry
Chapter 1441 Worries

Soon, John's situation in Japan became known to those who were interested. Although the Japanese had their own ideas, they dared not take any action. After all, they did not know John's thoughts. Now, they had lost a channel of communication with John. Only by truly losing him could they understand the importance of the old man, Akio Morita.

John also felt some pressure from those hidden enemies and the schemes of those guys on Wall Street. While he was plotting against his enemies, they were also plotting against him. Success or failure depended on his own abilities. The calmer things were in Japan, the more pressure John felt. In comparison, the situation in South Korea was better than in Japan.

John knew perfectly well how cunning and treacherous these Japanese guys were. Did they really have no schemes or plans? No, these guys definitely had something going on, and their patience proved that their ambitions were even greater, and they wanted more. It was likely that these guys were eyeing the internet companies again. After all, they knew what John had said to the Koreans. The best way to protect themselves was through their US assets, since their US assets hadn't been affected.

"A bunch of treacherous bastards, they're really patient. But the more they act like this, the less I'll let them succeed. I'll add fuel to the fire!" John sneered. He didn't want to see these Japanese guys so docile. He wanted to give them something to do, to get them moving. Since they had ideas, he'd grant them their wish, throwing out some more assets. And this time, he wanted Japan's communications; he was going to get back what he'd lost.

"What? Are you sure John wants to make another deal with those guys in Japan, and that he wants to exchange US assets for Japanese communications?" Soon, the old guys in the US found out about John's communication with the Japanese officials. Although it was just a simple conversation, no one dared to ignore this sudden event!
"Yes, I'm sure. Our people in Japan have figured things out. This time, it wasn't those guys in Japan who initiated the talks with John; it was John who talked to them first. This makes me a little confused about what this madman John is trying to do. Even if he wants to give up on the internet, there's no need for him to make a deal with those guys in Japan!"

"What's the use of getting anxious now? The assets are in John's hands, and even if we wanted to stop it, we couldn't. After all, we don't have the initiative. Unless you can persuade John now, there's nothing we can do. Even if we wanted to send someone to Tokyo to persuade John, it would be impossible. Those guys in Japan will definitely react quickly!"

"Impossible! Our people in Japan will definitely stop this, or at least buy us enough time!"

"Nothing is impossible. Don't overestimate those guys' strength. As long as those guys in Japan are interested, there will be no obstacles. Do you think those guys in Japan will be interested?"

Yes, if those guys in Japan are interested, it's not a problem. After all, it's an asset transaction. They're giving up their local telecommunications business to John in exchange for an internet company. It's a perfectly normal transaction, and John has a good relationship with those guys in Japan. As long as both sides can accept it, it will be successful quickly.

"No, we must find a way to stop this. If John continues like this, our profits will be limited. We can't just watch John sell such a promising company!"

"Heh, do you think that's possible? Now, who can convince John? Don't think he didn't know about your previous underhanded tactics. If my guess is correct, John is doing this to warn you not to think your methods are so clever, and don't underestimate John's abilities!"

"Even so, we can't just stand by and watch this happen. We can't let these companies with huge potential fall into the hands of those Japanese guys. We have to make those Japanese guys hand it all over!"

"Are you crazy? Do you know what you're saying? Admittedly, we need to suppress Japan, but we can't continue to suppress them now, or something terrible will happen. If you go too far, what kind of reaction do you think those guys in Japan will have? Don't underestimate them. At this point, we should be patient and at least not openly interfere in all of this. We can't give those guys in Japan a reason or opportunity to take risks!"

These guys in the US understand that they can't be too ruthless in exploiting Japan. After all, they've already taken a lot from Japan. If they continue, it will only provoke a rebellion from the Japanese. Japan isn't like South Korea, so they need to be cautious to avoid any problems that could harm their own interests!
"But I'm not reconciled! Such valuable assets have fallen into the hands of Japan. This makes us a laughingstock. Those Europeans are overjoyed. We've lost all face!"

"So what? Who told you to do something wrong? I told you long ago not to go too far, not to push John too hard, but none of you listened. Now that there's a problem, what's the use of being unwilling? Can you persuade John? At this point, even if the White House or Morgan intervenes, it won't make a difference. I believe this guy has already received an invitation from Wall Street, which is why he's making this counterattack. They're warning us."

"The situation is indeed not very friendly right now. John's patience has run out, otherwise he wouldn't have used gold to test us. This guy is on the verge of exploding. As long as we give him enough reason, he will take the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to us. The more this is the case, the more cautious we must be. We cannot lose sight of the bigger picture. Dream World and Nvidia are our most important targets. Internet companies are good, but we can't compare them to these two giants."

"Yes, we need to be patient for now. We can wait for John to return to the US and for the next deal to be completed before we make our move. We have plenty of time to wait, and even if we lose those few internet companies, it's not a big deal. After all, the lion's share is still with us. No matter how much those guys in Japan get, we can still take it back if we want to. It's just a matter of time!"

"No, I don't think so. Those guys in Japan won't compromise so easily. They have the power, and this is a normal business transaction. Even if we wanted to interfere, it wouldn't make a difference!" Faced with John's actions in Japan, the old guys in the US were having a headache. The White House's Richard Lamb was also having a headache because some impatient guys had set their sights on Lamb Lamb, wanting to take some opportunities to get the assets they wanted. So, someone from the Donkeys stepped forward to persuade Lamb Lamb!

"What are these guys trying to do? Do they even respect me as the president? They're making us deal with something like this. Aren't they trying to shift all the blame onto me? If I do that, I'll become enemies with that madman Xiao Sheng, and the atmosphere we just managed to ease will be ruined again!"

"What's the point of saying all this now? Do you think we can refuse? Whether we succeed or fail, we need to show those guys that we've done our best, and that failure isn't our fault, but their own!"

Hearing this, Zipperton smiled bitterly, "That's true, but those guys won't believe us at all. Most importantly, we have absolutely no face in front of John. Even if we speak up, we'll only fail, and it might even cause us a lot of trouble. If those guys start targeting us, I don't know if I can hold out!"

He was also very distressed about the current situation, but he couldn't find a way out. He could only bear the pressure and suffering alone. He had thought about talking to John, but there was no opportunity. Such an important matter could not be resolved in a few words. It would take some time.

"Why don't we talk to John directly and at least tell him about our current situation? It's not that we don't want to stand on his side, but that someone is preventing us from taking sides. I believe John, being a good person, will accept our explanation!"

"You're too naive. Although what you said is true, do you really think that's a reason for John to give up? You don't really think John has no ideas of his own, that he doesn't care about anything here, or about the exchange of benefits. If we step in, even if we can clear things up, we'll still incur John's hatred. Doing so would be ruining John's plans, which is a true deep-seated grudge!" Zipperton sighed deeply. In the current climate, his words as the president were an attempt to intimidate John, using his position to pressure him. Even if John didn't care, he could easily lose face!

As president, Richardson also needs to consider how to maximize his own interests, rather than being used by others. The more he understands his current situation, the greater the pressure on Richardson becomes, and the more serious the issues he gets involved in become. One wrong move and he could fall into a major disaster.

"Bringing others into the game? Does John really have that kind of guts? You have to understand that this isn't just one or two people's decision. Behind this are those old guys like Rockefeller, and they might even be able to persuade Morgan. If things get out of hand, it won't be good for John either!"

"That's precisely because he doesn't want to escalate things that he issued this warning. Otherwise, what right do you think those guys from Japan have to get such an opportunity from John? Why didn't the Europeans get the same opportunity? To put it bluntly, he's warning all of us not to play tricks, or people will die. John, that madman, might not target us, but our daughter is a different story. If he gets serious, the consequences will be severe. Those guys in Hollywood should rein it in; if they cause any more trouble, things could get really bad!"

"You mean to tell California to back down and stop causing trouble? But things are out of control now. Everything is out of our control, or even out of Donkey's control. Those guys have crossed John's line. We need to prepare for the worst. We need to be extremely cautious."

At this moment, Zipper shook his head and said, "Impossible. It's all too late. Everything is out of our control now. Forget about persuading John. Even if we let slip a hint, it will bring us endless trouble. John is a media and entertainment tycoon. If we fail, the impact will be too great, even to the point of no return! He won't take action against us, but have you thought about what will happen to Donkey?"

As zipton said, if John were to retaliate, they would all pay a heavy price. Faced with absolute power, no matter how many ideas they had, it would be useless. Without opportunities or help, they could only give up or even leave in despair. If the donkey were to start, they would still be rejected.

Zipperton was in a headache, and so was Morgan Stanley's tycoon. The Wall Street crocodiles were pressuring him again; they were getting impatient and didn't want the situation to spiral out of control, or escalate further. But Morgan Stanley's tycoon also dared not act rashly, fearing that a single misstep could plunge the situation into even greater disaster!

Wall Street is getting anxious. John has no idea what to do. If John is unwilling to let go, someone will have to take responsibility. One Korean got into trouble, and now it's Japan. Who will be next? This has made many old guys in the US feel insecure. No one can say anything, and no one wants to be the first to be eliminated by John!
Profits are tempting, and it's no wonder that Luckin and Morgan were tempted. However, they understood John's thoughts better. They were unwilling to sacrifice themselves for others, unwilling to bear all the pressure, and unwilling to sever their relationship with John. Under these circumstances, they naturally had to be extremely cautious and dared not put too much pressure on him.

John's series of reactions and repeated scheming made them uneasy and wary. Until they were absolutely certain, they had to endure and didn't want to risk their lives. Even persuading John to let them go would come at a considerable cost. If all of this could end peacefully, it would be a good thing for everyone! Unfortunately, everything was out of their control, developing against them. They were now under John's pressure, which was making them feel suffocated and filled them with endless anger!

(End of this chapter)