America: My Time

Chapter 225 The mastermind behind the scenes
Chapter 225 The Mastermind

The two beauties knew that such a major event was beyond their control, and they didn't have the ability to interfere. So they chose to talk to Naoko and Hitomi about some women's gossip, and at the same time find out about the Tokyo real estate that John had mentioned, so that they could be prepared and not be completely clueless.

John paid no attention to the topic of women, but instead pondered his next move in Japan. The matter in the United States was basically over, and although there were still some things to wrap up, they were no longer of great importance. He needed to think carefully about his next task.

After this battle, those old guys in the US will definitely not underestimate him anymore. Any further expansion will inevitably encounter greater resistance. Those old guys will not allow him to expand recklessly, and even Morgan will change his attitude towards him. In the capital market, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests. When Morgan feels that his interests will be harmed, they will make decisions unfavorable to John, and may even take action to block him.

When the two beauties from Hong Kong appeared in Tokyo, some Japanese officials panicked, worried that their attempts to use their charms might be jeopardized. Even Sanwa had these concerns. Perhaps the calmest was Akio Morita. Sony no longer needed a honey trap, and Morita, the old fox, believed he had seen through John's true nature. He wasn't worried that the presence of two Hong Kong beauties would affect John's relationship with Sony. In fact, Morita felt that the arrival of these two beauties wasn't a threat to Japan, but rather related to the situation in Hong Kong.

As a 'good friend,' Akio Morita naturally knew how large John's investments were in Hong Kong, and he was also aware of what had happened there recently. If John wanted to retaliate, it wasn't wrong for him to prepare in advance, and bringing the two beauties to Tokyo was perfectly reasonable and expected. Now that the situation in the United States was under control, John was no longer under as much pressure and could completely free up his hands to deal with those guys in Hong Kong.

Of course, John could also use his time to deal with these Japanese guys. If John targeted these Japanese companies, Pioneer and Toshiba would have to pay a heavy price. Pioneer hadn't given a satisfactory explanation before, and neither had Toshiba. Even with Mitsui's explanation, they still couldn't gain acceptance.

Many people in Japan previously thought that for a long time, John's energy would be tied up in the turmoil in the United States, leaving him with neither the time nor the energy to devote to them. Therefore, in the previous reconciliation efforts, although he claimed to have done his best, it was really just so-so, at least in Akio Morita's eyes.

If those Japanese guys had truly apologized and admitted their mistakes, they wouldn't have prompted John to accelerate his investments in Japanese real estate, even going so far as to bring in Mitsui Fudosan and Sanwa, all to seize the initiative. This shows just how much John distrusted those Japanese guys, but Akio Morita could no longer persuade him.

Although Akio Morita had a good relationship with John, he wouldn't sacrifice his own interests for these guys, especially not for Toshiba, that bastard. Toshiba had been eyeing Sony, which Morita couldn't accept. Morita would do his best to help Toyota, but he wouldn't do his best to help Toshiba, since Toyota posed no threat or pressure to Sony.

Amidst the worries of the Japanese, Jimmy reappeared in Tokyo and came to John's manor. Upon seeing Jimmy again, John couldn't help but smile slightly. In this short period of time, this guy had already traveled back and forth between Tokyo and the United States multiple times, which John found somewhat amusing.

“John, this time I’m not here on Morgan’s behalf, but on behalf of those old guys on your side. They’ve asked Morgan to admit defeat to you and also to expose all the culprits who plotted against you!”

"The mastermind? Actually, I know it in my heart without them saying it. Lehman Brothers on Wall Street, those guys in Israel, and the donkey. In fact, when I found out about the mastermind behind the media, I guessed all of this. Am I right?"

When Jimmy heard John's words, he was stunned. Everything was just as John said; these guys were plotting against him behind the scenes. Faced with a prodigy like John, Jimmy didn't know what to say. After a long while, Jimmy finally said, "John, you're right, it's these guys. What do you think? Are you willing to accept their surrender and end this conflict? However, they also gave you their reasons for plotting against you, which I believe will still be of some use to you. Although it wouldn't be difficult for you to investigate, knowing it sooner rather than later will be of great benefit to you."

"Accept? Why wouldn't I accept? Back then, I could accept Warner's surrender, so I was naturally willing to give these old guys a chance. After all, they are quite strong, and it's not worth fighting them to the death; it would only benefit others. Moreover, after this matter is over, they will probably behave themselves for a long time and won't cause me any more trouble, allowing me to free up my hands to deal with other enemies. Why wouldn't I accept such a benefit!"

Upon hearing John's words, Jimmy breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that John accepted the defeat; it gave Morgan an explanation and wouldn't cause a greater shock to the United States. The situation in the US wasn't good right now, with numerous problems on all sides. Another major war would have even greater consequences. Morgan's biggest fear was that John, this sly fox, would target the breakup of Bell Labs, which would affect Morgan's interests.

Because those old guys and Donkey had schemed against John, he had ample reason to target the breakup of Bell Labs. More importantly, John, that little fox, had already gotten everything he wanted; Bell Labs was now in his hands and integrated into his system. "Jimmy, I can understand Donkey and those guys scheming against me, but I don't understand Selya's actions. I have no grudge against them. What do they mean by targeting me?"

“John, they have a reason to target you. Your Bentley has reached an agreement with the wealthy military and civilians in the Middle East, which makes those guys very uneasy. That’s why they have taken so many measures against you and made so many schemes against Bentley.”

"That's it?" John found this answer hard to accept. This was just normal business practice. How petty could these guys be to do something so crazy?

"That's why they took action, because they see this as an impact or even pressure on themselves. If you had communicated with them beforehand, this situation might not have occurred."

"Heh, ridiculous. This is just a normal business transaction. What reason would I have to collude with them? They're far too arrogant. Since they're making things difficult for me, they shouldn't blame me for retaliating. Unless they're completely innocent, they'll have a hard time. These guys are too arrogant. The United States won't let them act recklessly!"

"Yes, the boss also thinks these guys are too reckless. Otherwise, those old guys wouldn't have betrayed them so easily. It's because these guys went too far. The United States is our own country, and they don't get to dictate things to us. These guys have already angered everyone by doing what they did. If you want to fight back, feel free to do so. Morgan will stand by your side, and so will those old guys!"

"You guys want to use me as a henchman, want me to deal with those arrogant guys. But I accept this time. Even donkeys have to pay the price for their actions, and these guys have no reason not to. They think this will affect their interests, so I'll be even tougher. Sikorsky's Black Hawk is quite good, very suitable for Middle Eastern tycoons. I believe Morgan won't let me down, and neither will those old guys. This deal should go smoothly, right?"

“John, I will report this to the boss. I believe there will be no problem. These guys have already angered everyone, so they must pay the price. As long as you make a decision, there is definitely hope.”

“Jimmy, what I need is not hope, but certainty that it can be sold. The United States is having a tough time right now. If we have a big order from the Middle East, it will benefit everyone. I believe you can definitely do it.”

“Okay, I’ll tell the boss.” Jimmy looked helpless. He didn’t have the right to decide John’s request; that was up to his boss, and he also had to talk to those old guys John mentioned.

"Good, that's good. I'd like to see what kind of trouble they'll cause this time. I also want to know if they can face the wrath of the entire American people. Do they really think the United States will let them do whatever they want? It's only because I don't have any other manufacturing companies under my control, otherwise I would definitely teach them a lesson!"

“John, if you’re interested in acquiring an arms company, it’s not difficult. Morgan can help you do it, and it won’t take long. We have the resources and the right target. What do you think?”

John glanced at Jimmy and said, "Not good. I haven't even integrated all the companies yet, how can I continue to expand, especially such special companies? It's even more impossible. I'm not so arrogant as to think I can easily control such companies. I'm already under enough pressure."

(End of this chapter)