America: My Time

Chapter 220 Jimmy's Arrival

Chapter 220 Jimmy's Arrival

When John had made all the arrangements, Jimmy also appeared in Tokyo and came to John's residence. Seeing Jimmy shuttling back and forth between the United States and Tokyo in such a short period of time, John couldn't help but shake his head. Jimmy's appearance also completely reassured John about Morgan. Jimmy's presence in Tokyo at this time meant that Morgan was still on his side.

"Jimmy, what brings you to Tokyo in such a hurry? Has something big happened in the US again, or are those old guys finally getting restless and about to cause trouble again, and the storm is starting to turn around on me?"

As soon as John finished speaking, Jimmy paused, then smiled wryly, "John, since you know the situation in the US, why were you so careless, giving them a chance to strike? Morgan is under considerable pressure now. Things are indeed changing in the US, and some people are already itching to make a move, especially Jeep, which is poised to strike. Morgan wants to know your opinion. I hope you can be vigilant and prepare in advance, so you won't be caught off guard. If you need anything, just say the word, and Morgan will stand firmly on your side!"

"Alright, I knew Morgan wouldn't let his partners suffer. Morgan's words are enough. Don't worry, there won't be any major problems in the US. I just want to see them emerge from the shadows, I just want to know who's on my side, who's plotting against me. I wonder if Morgan knows that those guys have already extended their reach to Japan, and they attacked me without Japanese support a while ago! Wow, they're really ambitious, and it really shocked me!"

"What, John? I didn't mishear you. You said someone has already extended their reach into Japan? Who would do something so stupid? Doesn't he know how powerful your network is in Japan?" Hearing John's words, Jimmy appeared extremely shocked, as if he knew nothing at all. He really didn't expect those guys in the US to be so ignorant and stupid! However, his performance didn't earn John's approval. It would be a lie if Morgan truly knew nothing, but John didn't want to expose his act.

"Besides Warner and Disney, which are out in the open, there are also Hearst, News Corporation, and The New York Times hiding in the shadows, inciting some guys in Japan to take action against me. When you hear about these three media outlets, I wonder what comes to your mind? The New York Times, Hearst, News Corporation—these guys all have amazing backgrounds. Those old guys still can't help but jump out and make things difficult for me. I really didn't expect to have so many enemies!"

“John, this is indeed very shocking. The New York Times has connections with Rockefeller. I will report to my boss. No matter what, Morgan will stand by your side. No matter how much they try to obstruct us, Morgan will not change his stance and will do everything in his power to help you. Morgan will do everything he can to help you as long as you need it.”

"Thank you for your kindness, Morgan. I don't need your help in the short term. This is just the beginning. Those lurking in the shadows haven't fully emerged yet. I need a little more time to wait. I'm eager to know what they're up to and what plans they have against me. However, this time those old guys have crossed my bottom line, so they must pay the price. They must take responsibility for their actions. No one can do whatever they want. Rules are rules, and whoever challenges them must pay the price. No one can avoid it, and those old guys are no exception!"

"John, what do you want to do?" At this moment, Jimmy felt a strong sense of unease.

“I don’t want to do anything, I just want them to know that they can hold me back, and I can hold them back too. Since they’ve made a move, they have to bear the consequences of my counterattack. If they dare to make a move, they have to take responsibility for it.”

After a moment, Jimmy sighed and said, "Alright, that's your prerogative, but you still need to be careful. The enemy is not simple. I don't know what arrangements or plans you have for the mining industry, but there's one thing I must remind you: someone is secretly instigating others to target your mining operations. After all, your direct sale of three major mines has made some people very unhappy, so they are looking to cause trouble. That's one of the reasons why I rushed here to see you!"

“Mining, I never thought these guys would have such schemes. They even want to scheme against me over this insignificant mining industry. It seems to be another excuse for not creating jobs in the United States. These guys can’t come up with any other excuses. They always use this ridiculous reason. It’s utterly laughable!” John couldn’t help but sneer as he said this.

“According to our understanding at Morgan, this is indeed a possibility. It’s the most common excuse used by many unions!” Jimmy said with a wry smile. John, that little fox, had seen through all those guys’ secrets. It seemed that this little fox had been prepared for the mining matter for a long time. He just didn’t know if his plan could be realized.

"Okay, Jimmy, how does Morgan view this mining issue, and are there any solutions?"

Since Jimmy had put it this way, John naturally understood his intentions. He knew that although Morgan had come with good intentions, he definitely had his own plans, otherwise Jimmy wouldn't have reacted this way.

“John, in our Morgan’s view, there are only two possibilities for what they’re doing. One is that they want to directly suppress you, linking it with the current storm in the US to deliver a fatal blow. The other is that they intend to sell their mining assets to you, using this as an excuse to force you to accept their ‘goodwill.’ So, as long as you acquire a mining company, everything can be easily resolved. And we at Morgan have chosen the most suitable mining company for you: the Spruance Pine deposit. I believe you should be familiar with this mine, right?” Upon hearing Jimmy’s words, John was taken aback, then nodded slightly and said, “Familiar. Of course I’m familiar with this deposit. It’s a quartz mine. Silicon wafer semiconductors cannot function without quartz sand, and this mine practically controls the entire industry’s ore. How could I not be familiar with it? After all, I also work in the semiconductor industry.”

"Alright, it's good that you're familiar with it. I won't go into too much detail. Morgan's idea is to acquire this mine from Unimin. If you accept, we will help you complete the acquisition quickly. If you can accept that, you can also exchange your existing mines with them and then negotiate the price difference!"

“This is a good option. Acquiring this mine from Unimin would indeed be an opportunity to get involved in mining and gain a lot of experience. But will they really agree? After all, this is not an ordinary time. My ‘enemies’ won’t be completely unresponsive. I can’t afford to make a mistake!”

Seeing John's doubtful look, Jimmy said in a deep voice, "You can rest assured about that. Morgan is absolutely confident in completing this acquisition. There will be no problems and absolutely no hidden dangers. Morgan can guarantee that."

Because of the Bell Labs acquisition, Jimmy was well-prepared this time, fearing any unexpected events. He made sure there were no problems before setting off for Japan to meet John, that little fox.

“Okay, if Morgan can do that, I have no problem with it, whether it’s a direct acquisition or an exchange of mines, as long as everything is appropriate and I don’t lose out!”

“Of course, we at Morgan have been working with you for so long, and we believe we won’t let you down. But I wonder, which mine are you willing to offer in exchange?” Jimmy turned his gaze to John, awaiting his answer. This was no small matter; it involved enormous profits.

“Any mine is fine, as long as Unimin is willing to exchange, I have no problem with it. Even if they choose a gold mine, I have no problem with it, as long as they can provide sufficient compensation, I can accept it. The only premise is that their offer must be comparable to the current offers of major mining companies, otherwise it is impossible.”

Although the auction has not yet started, John's think tank has already taken action, contacting world-class mining giants, communicating with them, and listening to their bottom lines. Therefore, the true value of the three major mines has been roughly determined, so John is not worried about being taken advantage of in the transaction.

Of course, Morgan wouldn't do something so foolish as to ruin his relationship with someone for a little benefit. But John had to say these things beforehand so that Jimmy and Morgan could be prepared and avoid any unexpected events that might affect their relationship.

"Alright, I'll discuss it with Unimin as soon as possible and see what their choice is!"

"Sure, but you need to be quick. I don't have much time to wait. If Unimin can't make a decision soon, the mine over there might already be sold. You should know that the auction for the mine has already begun!"

Yes, the auctions for the three major mines have already begun, arranged by the think tank. If Unimin cannot complete the transactions before the auctions, he will lose these opportunities. Although John is interested in the Spruce-Pine deposit held by Unimin, it doesn't mean he has to acquire it. Given time, he can still have better options.

The United States has its own quartz veins that it needs, so the Spruce Pine vein bed is not a necessity. John has enough room to maneuver and naturally has the upper hand in this transaction, holding absolute initiative.

(End of this chapter)