America: My Time

Chapter 191 The Difficulties of a Beautiful Public Relations Hostess

Chapter 191 The Difficulties of a Beautiful Public Relations Hostess
The people at Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank also wanted to get close to John, hoping to emulate Akio Morita. However, they couldn't find an excuse. John was completely different now than when Morita had approached him; women were no problem for him. Besides, John had his own talent agency in Japan, and he was pursuing a career as a beautiful idol—how could he lack women? These guys from Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank thought they could succeed using beautiful women as PR, but that would be extremely difficult. More importantly, they weren't sure they could deliver the desired results. While a honey trap could be effective, it required understanding the target's preferences; otherwise, its effectiveness would be greatly reduced. And could these guys even figure out John's preferences? That was a big question!
The boss won't care about the difficulties his subordinates face. If you have problems, figure them out yourself. If you can't, then it's your own fault. You can't expect your boss to do everything. The boss has already done everything he can. If you can't even handle this small matter, isn't that a problem with yourself? This clearly shows you're not suited for your current position. If you can't even handle small things, how can you be expected to do anything big?
How much benefit does John bring, and how tempting is it for these Japanese conglomerates? It's hard to say, but as things stand, all the Japanese conglomerates have designs on John. The United States is different from Japan, and John's technological advancements are remarkable. Naturally, those with ulterior motives want to share in his profits.

In the gaming world, many conglomerates have lost their initial advantage, but that doesn't mean they'll give up the profits. Not only will they not relinquish their stakes in the gaming world, but they also won't let go of Nvidia and Dreamworld. Therefore, the profits surrounding John are coveted by everyone, not to mention the emergence of Universal Studios and the profits in the shopping mall. How could all of this not be tempting, how could it not tempt these Japanese guys?

Profit determines everything. When they see such a huge financial incentive for John, those guys will naturally use any means necessary. If a beautiful female PR person is effective, they will naturally follow suit.

"Could that accident involving Hideki Saijo have been orchestrated by a powerful figure?" At this moment, many people suddenly recalled Hideki Saijo's ordeal when John and Naoko appeared. In Japanese culture, how could a junior dare to be arrogant in front of a senior, disregard their dignity, and ridicule them? If this got out, he wouldn't be able to maintain his position in the entertainment industry. This is not something an idol would dare to do. Even with the support of his agency, he wouldn't dare to be so arrogant.

Although everyone had this thought in their minds, no one dared to ask aloud; they could only keep it to themselves. However, they quickly abandoned the idea. Their boss probably wouldn't do such a thing; it would be too despicable. After all, they were the ones hosting the party, and any problems would become a stain on their reputation. Besides, their boss had no reason to do such a thing. A mere idol wasn't worth their boss's effort. Perhaps it was just a coincidence.

Regardless of the truth, no one will care, and no one will seek it out. They only need to know that this incident occurred and understand John's character; nothing else matters. As for the conflict between Hideki Saijo and his junior, Masahiko Kondo, that's a matter within the entertainment industry and has nothing to do with these bigwigs. As long as it doesn't disrupt the party, none of it will be a concern for these bigwigs.

Of course, if anyone dares to cause trouble at the party, they're courting death. Kondo Masahiko's behavior hasn't gone that far yet; at least he didn't provoke the guests, so he at least knows a thing or two.

For the people at the First Industrial Bank, the most important thing was to establish a relationship with John. Everything else could be put aside for the time being. As for whether to take this opportunity to scheme against Sony and make a big move against Akio Morita, that was something that needed to be carefully considered.

However, after careful consideration, they gave up. They couldn't ignore the boss's words. The boss didn't want to confront Mitsui, at least not in this matter. Moreover, those sitting here were all elites of the conglomerate, who understood what could and couldn't be done. They knew that things that didn't bring any benefit and would offend people were absolutely unacceptable.

Now, they were all facing a major headache: how to fulfill their boss's instructions and how to orchestrate a successful public relations campaign with a beautiful woman. For someone like John, ordinary beauties wouldn't work, and without understanding his preferences, nothing would come of it. If First Bank could think of this problem, wouldn't others? As long as someone had this idea, competition would arise, bringing even greater trouble and more problems!

Faced with this pressure, these people kept discussing, trying to find a perfect solution—a solution that could fulfill the boss's instructions and prove their worth. However, achieving all this was proving difficult. After much discussion, they still couldn't find a solution that everyone could agree on, or a suitable female PR representative!
This party was the most relaxing one John had ever attended; he felt no pressure and truly enjoyed everything about it. After walking around the party and greeting some bigwigs in Japan with Naoko, John found a corner to sit down and enjoy a rare moment of leisure.

During the party, only Akio Morita interacted with him; no one else bothered him. However, this didn't mean the party was without problems—John was well aware of this. But he didn't need to worry about it now! He wouldn't be staying in Japan for long. After settling everything, he would head to Europe to handle other matters. Whatever the Japanese might be plotting, as long as it wasn't directed at him, he could ignore it! If he had enough time, John would stay in Europe longer, depending on the situation in the US. If things progressed too quickly in the US, he wouldn't be able to stay in Europe for long!
John has no idea that he's being targeted again. Those Japanese guys are trying to build a relationship with him and use their charms on him. It's as if, after he was 'captivated' by Akio Morita's honey trap, these Japanese guys think he can really be seduced by beauty and fall for a honey trap.

While beautiful women are desirable, she wouldn't be swayed by them. Although Naoko played a small part in her cooperation with Akio Morita, it was primarily driven by her own interests. If Morita couldn't meet her needs, cooperation wouldn't be possible.

Since it's a collaboration anyway, and John can work with someone he knows, why choose someone else, even if it means sacrificing a little more benefit? The current investment is for greater future gains. Without this premise, he wouldn't make a choice so easily. Profit is the foundation of everything; beauty is merely a conduit to that profit!
The quiet time didn't last long. No bigwigs came to John to discuss business matters, but a beautiful woman sought out Naoko for a heart-to-heart talk. These idols didn't have many opportunities to meet; most of their time was spent constantly on the go. Time to sit down and chat was extremely limited. If time allowed, they would sit down and chat after television programs, but most of the time it was just a hurried meeting before they went their separate ways. Encounters like this at a cocktail party were rare.

Not all idols are qualified to participate in such parties. Idols who are not famous or have lost popularity are not invited, and some idols simply don't have the time. Therefore, opportunities to get together are truly rare. Naoko is well-liked in the industry. When her friends saw that no big shots came forward, they all felt relieved and went up to chat with Naoko.

Japanese idols face immense pressure, especially newcomers. The pressure they bear is unimaginable. When they encounter familiar friends, they instinctively reach out to have a heart-to-heart talk, which is their limited time and opportunity to relieve their stress. And such time is very limited for them.

John didn't see Seiko Matsuda at the party, apparently because she didn't have time to attend. Otherwise, given her popularity, she wouldn't have missed the invitation. After the performance, Yoshie Kashiwabara approached Naoko to talk. Even though John and Naoko were sitting in a corner, she still managed to find them.

Not long after Yoshie Kashiwabara sat down, Riko, who had been following Akio Morita, also came over and sat down with Naoko, resuming their previous gossipy conversation. It seems that women's gossipy nature is ineradicable; once they sit down, they constantly discuss all sorts of juicy gossip.

However, something disgusting soon happened. When Akina Nakamori appeared, she was followed by Masahiko Kondo, a person that disgusted John. I don't know what this bastard was thinking. He had a conflict with Hideki Saijo before, and now he came up to me with a nonchalant look on his face. Such behavior is despicable.

It's unclear whether this scumbag has reconnected with Akina Nakamori or for some other reason, but his appearance is utterly disgusting. A male idol trying to mingle among a group of female idols—his character is despicable. Regardless of your thoughts, such rude behavior is inappropriate at this time, especially after such shameless actions; you should be even more mindful of your manners.

(End of this chapter)