America: My Time

Chapter 197 John's Realization

Chapter 197 John's Realization
"It's worth it, of course it's worth it, at least for Sanwa, and perhaps for Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank as well. Don't underestimate Sanwa's madness; for them, as long as they do something, they will reap the rewards. Although they've cut off opportunities for others, which will incur a lot of anger, they don't care about other people's feelings or thoughts compared to the huge profit temptation! If it were me, I'm afraid I wouldn't have the courage to make such an amazing move. As for Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, I can't see through them!" For Akio Morita to admit his inferiority, it's clear how formidable the person behind it is.

"Sir, I don't see any major gains. At most, we've made contact with Mr. John. Even if we do cooperate, it will probably take some time, and other things could easily happen during that time!"

"This is just your opinion, and also the opinion of most people. You only see the surface, and you think that no matter the outcome, they can have an excuse to get in touch with John. But that's not actually the case. They're showing John their boldness, daring to do what others wouldn't. That might be their real plan. However, not everyone in Sanhe knows this; perhaps only a few people do, while most people are still kept in the dark. I just wonder what role John, that little fox, is playing in all of this, and whether he's seen through it all?"

The more Akio Morita pondered the secrets behind this, the colder his heart became. The other party's schemes were far more sophisticated than he had imagined. He had underestimated them and been somewhat arrogant. Perhaps, in their calculations, they didn't even consider him, or even Sony, a threat! Even that cunning John might have seen through the entire scheme. After all, John was no pushover; he was capable of holding his own against those old foxes in the US, demonstrating exceptional intelligence. Anyone who dared to underestimate him would pay a heavy price!
What does Sanwa want? Real estate and electronics? Wrong. What the other party wants is finance, bank loans. In such a short time, how much profit have Mitsui, Mitsubishi, and Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank gained from John? Who wouldn't want such a creditworthy and repayable client? It's understandable that Sanwa is envious, and it's only natural that they want to snatch the client.

Based on Akio Morita's understanding of John, it's likely that John's scheme has succeeded. During his conversation with John, when he learned that John had no intention of repaying the loan early, Morita realized John had a bigger plan. Now that Sanhe has made its move, how could John pass up such a good opportunity? It's safe to say they're a perfect match. Whether John, the shrewd little fox, has seen through everything, as long as Sanhe takes the initiative, there will inevitably be gains. With the first cooperation, there will surely be a second, and a third!

Once the cooperation begins, and Sanwa has sufficient credibility, their cooperation will become increasingly close, posing a threat to Mitsui, Mitsubishi, and Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank. In this way, Sanwa's plan will be a complete success.

Akio Morita naturally understood why John chose to partner with Mitsubishi Bank after Mitsui partnered with Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank. Essentially, it was because he didn't want to put all his loans into one bank and didn't want to be controlled by others. Now, with the addition of Sanwa, he naturally had a new option, and he himself would have done the same.

For any bank, a large, reputable client is of utmost importance. However, all of this has little to do with Akio Morita; it's a problem with Mitsui Bank. Since the other party isn't targeting him, there's no need to pay attention. He's not involved, so he should just pretend he knows nothing!
Akio Morita had no intention of getting involved in this matter, nor did he want to get tangled up in this mess or incur the wrath of Sanwa! Akio Morita could see through everything behind the scenes. Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Dai-Ichi Kangyo, and even Fuji and Sumitomo might not be able to see through it. It was only a matter of time for them. With careful consideration, they could perceive Sanwa's intentions and even sense the covert actions and hidden schemes of Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank.

What is First Bank of Taiwan trying to do? Why would it do all this for Sanhe, giving Sanhe this opportunity? Could it be that they have reached some kind of agreement? Nobody knows. Perhaps only the two of them truly understand.

Of course, all of this is just Akio Morita's own speculation, and it will take time to verify whether this is true! Akio Morita does not want to get involved. Whatever the scheming behind it, as long as it is not aimed at him or Sony, he does not need to pay attention to it.

There's also internal strife within Mitsui, with some people trying to suppress Sony and themselves. So Akio Morita doesn't need to waste his energy worrying about these bastards! Where there are people, there's competition. Even within the same conglomerate, there will be rivalries, not to mention that Sony and Toshiba are competitors. It's perfectly normal for Toshiba to try to scheme against Sony.

During the party, Toshiba clearly had designs on him, and most people sided with Toshiba. Since these bastards didn't care about him or Sony, why should he care about their lives or losses? Whatever the consequences, they would bear them themselves; it had nothing to do with him or Sony. This was Akio Morita's truest thought and his wisest choice. In an uncertain situation, patience and waiting were the best options. This night was sleepless for many in Japan. Although nothing major happened at the party, Sanwa's actions afterwards had a huge impact on them, leaving them in a very passive position. They all needed to think of countermeasures. This 'unexpected' event disrupted many people's plans and arrangements, forcing them to reconsider and prepare again.

By this time, John and Naoko had already returned to their residence. Oh, and there was also Kuroki Hitomi, whom Sanwa had mistaken for a beautiful hostess! It would be a lie to say he wasn't tempted by such a beautiful woman who offered herself up so readily. Why not take a free beauty? It's a bonus! As for the so-called trouble, it's really not a big deal!
During his time back home, John had figured out the other party's intentions. Sanhe had played this move brilliantly, killing three birds with one stone. It was extremely clever, and John admired such methods and cunning!

Akio Morita could see through Sanwa's intentions. After calming down, John also gradually realized Sanwa's intentions, though a little later than Akio Morita. However, as the main character in the matter, John saw the problem that Akio Morita had not seen. This was also a test from Sanwa. If he could not see through Sanwa's methods, perhaps their future 'relationship' would not be so pleasant, and the other party would have many more petty schemes!
John was well aware that if he couldn't even see through the probing, or understand the other party's schemes, how could he expect to gain Sanhe's genuine affection? Having seen through everything, he naturally understood all of the other party's calculations. Now it was up to John to choose. This was a unique confrontation, with significant implications for both sides.

“Courage, you have courage, and so do I. It just so happens that Hong Kong needs financial support, and I want to see if Sanhe has the courage to do so. A loan of five hundred million US dollars should not be a problem for them! As for the conflict between Sanhe and other forces in Japan, that has nothing to do with me. It is their internal struggle, and there is no need to care! If Sanhe cannot even withstand this kind of pressure, it can only mean that their strength and ability are limited!”

Having seen through Sanhe's intentions, John naturally wouldn't let this golden opportunity slip by. Using Sanhe's funds to deal with Standard Chartered and HSBC was the perfect thing to do. As for the internal strife between them, he had no need to get involved, nor did he need to care about their thoughts and reactions. Sanhe was the one who did all this, and Sanhe would bear the consequences. Since they dared to do this, they must have been fully prepared and wouldn't let things get out of control.

In this confrontation, it wasn't that John couldn't request more loans from Sanhe Bank, but rather that it wasn't necessary! If it were a decisive battle, he would naturally go all out and exert all his strength. For now, it was merely a matter of teaching the opponent a lesson and issuing a warning; therefore, things couldn't be taken too far, lest it affect future plans and his own calculations.

For Standard Chartered and HSBC, now is not the time for a decisive battle. This time, my main target is HSBC, and Standard Chartered is just a minor lesson. My ultimate goal is to acquire Standard Chartered. Therefore, this confrontation cannot go too far. I must know when to stop and get the benefits I want. Everything else can be put aside for the time being and wait for the right opportunity in the future.

The business world is like a battlefield. In the competition, it's not just about strength, but also strategy. Foolish actions that lead to greater losses for smaller gains are unacceptable! Although John now has the support of Sanhe, he dares not be complacent; on the contrary, he needs to be even more cautious, as the enemy is not weak. To succeed in his scheme, he must catch the opponent off guard. He must handle the financial matters carefully, without alerting them. This requires a complete plan and strategy; only with thorough preparation can he achieve victory in one fell swoop.

Fortunately, he still had ample time to prepare, and thinking too much now was pointless. He didn't know the situation at Sanhe, and whether they could accept his demands was a big question. Five hundred million US dollars was no small sum, and he didn't have enough collateral. Under these circumstances, Sanhe would be under considerable pressure. They wanted to test his resolve, and now the pressure was on their side. As for what Sanhe could achieve, John didn't know, since everything was beyond his control.

(End of this chapter)