America: My Time

Chapter 177 The Storm Appears
Chapter 177 The Storm Appears

John understood that the reason things had turned out this way was because he had acted too hastily. If he had been a little more patient, things might not have turned out this way. He could have joined forces with Morgan to acquire other helicopter companies instead of falling into the schemes of these old guys without even realizing it.

Regret? No, John doesn't regret it. What's done is done, and he's already involved, so there's no need to regret anything. This is a lesson for him, teaching him to be careful and cautious in the future, and not to become careless because of temporary success, lest he fall into a greater crisis.

Although those old guys are cunning, they won't break the rules. However, the situation might not be the same when facing other enemies. Right now, he's not only dealing with these old guys from the US; other forces are also involved, and any carelessness could put him in danger!
Strength is paramount. This recent change has made John even more aware of the importance of his own strength and has made him more focused on his security. Strengthening the Jaguar Security Company is also imperative. However, there's no time to rush things; everything must wait until this storm has passed. Right now, he needs to focus his efforts on his enemies.

Although the situation in the United States is troublesome, John, who is hiding in Japan, seems to be under no pressure at all. He continues to perfect the layout in Japan, integrate cultural East Asia, and accelerate the development of the entertainment industry in Japan! His time is limited. If he cannot complete all the layout before Japan pays attention, he will have to pay a greater price and make more effort when the tide comes!
John is perfecting everything this time, from the layout of clothing and cosmetics to retail. He's also brought together all his industry managers in Japan, getting them to know each other, sharing resources, and accelerating development in Japan. His time is really tight; there's not much time left before the Plaza Accord.

As for matters in Hong Kong, John had no intention of getting involved. He wanted to leave everything to the professionals. He felt that interfering too much would only make things more complicated and cause more problems for his plans. All he could offer were ideas.

After the management teams of 7-Eleven from Japan, Taiwan, and the United States met, the Southern Group was quickly established, and 7-Eleven convenience stores were fully integrated. However, what John did not expect was that both Taiwan and Japan were interested in the Dollar Tree, a discount and low-cost proposal. After all, not everyone in Taiwan and Japan is rich; there are still more poor people than rich people.

Although the economies of Japan and Taiwan are growing rapidly, there is still great potential in discount and low-priced stores, and they want to try their hand at this. John didn't object; he believed in leaving professional matters to professionals and only needing to grasp the overall direction. There was no need to micromanage; delegating was the most important thing!
Although he was in Japan, John had not forgotten about the arrangements for Chinese students. He had already sent the quotas to the Consulate General in San Francisco to avoid forgetting about it because he was too busy. He really didn't have the time or energy to deal with it during this period.

John's continued presence in Japan is also being closely watched by the Chinese side. The storm in the United States is growing increasingly intense, and its focus is directly on the Bentley Group. If one were unaware of the situation, they might mistake the Bentley Group for Merison Motors, but in fact, it is a British company. However, the American media seems to have gone mad, attacking the Bentley Group relentlessly. Some are even bringing up Bentley's investments in Europe and China, as if not building a factory in the United States is an unacceptable mistake!
Although John had previously mentioned the issues in the US, everyone felt the problems wouldn't be too serious. However, witnessing the scene before them, they realized the situation was indeed significant, with astonishing consequences. What puzzled everyone was why, despite such a major incident, John, as the boss, hadn't returned to the US to handle the situation but remained in Japan. Was Japan more important than the US?

As the storm continued to expand, Hollywood giants were soon drawn in one after another, and it was no longer just Disney. Perhaps due to past grievances with Legendary Entertainment and the gaming world, Warner Bros. entered the fray again, targeting Legendary Entertainment and Bentley Group. There's no such thing as offering help in times of need in Hollywood, but kicking someone when they're down is the norm.

As the storm escalated, 20th Century Fox, Columbia, and Paramount all entered the fray, while MGM, due to its own weakness, did not participate. It seemed as if the entire Hollywood was rejecting Legendary Entertainment, wanting to dethrone it from its position as the number one media giant in the United States.

The reason is simple: John exposed the arrangements made by Legendary Entertainment staff, the restrictions on editors, and the demands placed on actors. All of these things became reasons for these Hollywood giants to attack, as if they had all transformed into righteous warriors, conquering Legendary Entertainment.

While the restructuring of Legendary Entertainment would inevitably present some challenges, as Robert Iger had anticipated, this storm was particularly fierce. Had Legendary Entertainment not been so adept at consolidating the group's resources, this upheaval would likely have shaken morale and impacted the entire company. Robert Iger sneered at the external accusations, understanding their intentions perfectly. However, Legendary Entertainment would not compromise. No matter the external pressure, the core of Legendary Entertainment would remain unshaken. Moreover, the entertainment industry is judged by its works, and Legendary Entertainment, possessing powerful and compelling content, was naturally fearless.

However, Robert Iger also reported everything to John regarding the situation that Legendary Entertainment Group was facing. This was no small matter. Although Legendary Entertainment Group was not greatly affected, the external valuation of Legendary Entertainment Group had changed, and Legendary Entertainment Group had a huge amount of debt.

“Boss, Legendary Entertainment is under pressure from almost the entire Hollywood right now. Should we take a break? We can’t fight against the whole of Hollywood right now, and with these bastards making their moves, Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures have been affected to some extent. Many stars have already issued statements saying they will no longer work with us.”

"Iger, don't worry, this won't have a big impact on Legendary Entertainment. They're all jumping around happily now, but they'll suffer later. They're cooperating with those bastards in the editors' guild to cause trouble now, but when the editors' guild launches another major strike, they'll get what's coming to them. We're determined to improve ourselves and won't be affected by any external forces! As for those celebrities, whoever jumps out will be doomed. Anyone who issues a statement will be blacklisted by Legendary Entertainment, and we will resolutely refuse to cooperate with them and directly ban them. I'd like to see what they have to fight against us with. Hollywood has no shortage of people."

Countless people in Hollywood aspire to be stars and become famous. While the big names may not want to work with Legendary Entertainment, there are plenty of people who want to join. Moreover, Legendary Entertainment is now the leading media giant in the United States, so it has no shortage of actors.

“Aig, if those bastards in the editors’ guild make a big fuss, don’t hold back. Just confront them directly. We’re paying staff, not lords over us. They can’t do whatever they want. We can’t let them receive the highest salaries and best benefits in the industry, only to have their company’s interests affected by other people’s problems. That’s impossible and unacceptable. If they insist on fighting us to the death, we’ll stand our ground and divide them!”

"How could I not have thought of that? Boss, this is a ruthless move, cutting off their lifeline and sowing discord within the editors' guild. I'm sure the people in the company aren't fools; they won't let the interests of others affect their own." In an instant, Robert Iger understood his boss's intention. This was indeed the editors' guild's Achilles' heel. Once a new editors' guild emerged, it would inevitably cause a greater impact on them. Moreover, they had no reason to bring up Legendary Entertainment Group's regulations, because Legendary Entertainment Group's editors enjoyed the best treatment in the entire industry!

Legendary Entertainment cannot afford to be thrown into disarray, at least not under the influence of Hollywood, and its own development cannot be affected. If this shock impacts the normal development of Legendary Entertainment, it is unacceptable to John and Robert Iger. If such a situation occurs, Legendary Entertainment's reputation will inevitably be damaged.

"Boss, don't worry, I know what to do. Since Disney is still so reckless and wants to be at the forefront, we'll give them a good fight, completely suppress them, and cripple them. A film company that doesn't know when to back down should perhaps be allowed to perish!" Originally, he thought that giving Disney a lesson would make them know when to back down, but the current situation is not like that. This has also aroused Robert Iger's anger. It seems that killing the chicken to scare the monkey requires even more ruthless methods. A giant needs to be crippled, otherwise those Hollywood giants will not know what respect is! He is the CEO of Legendary Entertainment. If Legendary Entertainment has problems, his reputation will definitely be affected.

"Good, I'm glad you understand. Everything is up to you. In short, we are not afraid of any confrontation. If they want to fight, we will fight them. We are under pressure, and those bastards in Hollywood are under even greater pressure. Disney, with animation at its core, has no right to confront us. Since they want to die, we will send them on their way! We will use Disney to warn the other Hollywood giants and let them understand that the dignity of Legendary Entertainment is not to be challenged!"

(End of this chapter)