America: My Time

Chapter 327 Mother's Guidance

Chapter 327 Mother's Guidance
Rivalry is common among competitors. When Quantum Mining expanded in Australia, it aroused the concern of these guys, especially since it used ruthless methods, directly acquiring two major mining companies to form Australian Mining. How could these local Australians not be worried about such behavior? But no matter how worried they were, they could not change Quantum Mining's determination.

John will not stop developing in the mining industry. If he does not take advantage of the consortium's strength, he will have to pay a greater price if he wants to expand wildly in the future. It is because of this concern that Quantum Mining is developing in all directions, without caring about its own burden.

John's plan was that if things really didn't work out, he would rather sell one or two mines to complete the expansion of Quantum Mining. Only by completing its own expansion could it generate a steady stream of income. It was precisely because he understood how crazy the mining industry would become that Quantum Mining's layout was so aggressive, to the point that John had to use the power of the security company to complete the layout!

Quantum Mining's development is also quite remarkable. Many people only see the opportunities in Canada and its layout in South America, but they don't realize its layout in Australia. After completing the integration of the two major mining companies in Australia, the expansion of the Australian mining industry is even more astonishing, with large sums of money invested in mineral exploration.

As for the procurement contracts between Quantum Mining and Komatsu, they were all financed through loans from Japanese banks and settled entirely in US dollars. This was a substantial loan, because Quantum Mining was expanding too rapidly and needed more machinery. If Bentley Motors had the equipment, they would naturally choose Bentley Motors' products; if not, they would choose Komatsu. The reason was simple: it was cheap and affordable, and Quantum Mining didn't need to use its own funds. It could obtain loans from Japan. In fact, Quantum Mining didn't even need to negotiate with Komatsu; the other party would come to them on its own initiative.

John was very strict about the timeline, insisting that all the purchased products be delivered before 1985. This was a hard requirement with no room for negotiation. Faced with a thriving quantum mining industry, Komatsu naturally had no problem. It should be noted that there were official reasons and other factors involved in securing such a procurement contract. It would be foolish to miss out on it.

The Japanese were acutely aware of the astonishing speed of Quantum Mining's expansion. If all the world's major mining groups had their eyes on Quantum Mining, especially in Canada, with its world-class Arad Lake hematite mine, Jawik diamond mine, Snowbox Lake uranium mine, and MacArthur River uranium mine, the emergence of these four mega-mines had shocked the entire mining industry—and all of this was the property of just one mining company. There was also the Escondida copper-gold mine in South America, another world-class mine.

Such insane exploration capabilities could not help but shock all mining groups, and even the whole world. No one could ignore Quantum Mining's strength. In fact, many countries were interested in inviting Quantum Mining to participate in their mine development. After all, its strength was so formidable that no one could refuse!
"Mr. John, Quantum Mining's capabilities are astonishing. I wonder if you have any plans to cooperate with China on investment and development?"

John was taken aback upon hearing this. He hadn't considered this possibility, as his sights were set on world-class mines overseas. Time was of the essence, and if he didn't speed things up, he risked missing out on opportunities like iron ore, lithium, copper-gold, and coal mines in Australia.

Many people only saw Quantum Mining's expansion in Canada, but they didn't see the crazy expansion of Australian mining. Almost before Quantum Mining's secrets were leaked, several important mines were acquired by Australian mining, waiting for the exploration to begin. So John really hasn't considered this issue yet!

After a moment, John smiled wryly and said, "To be honest, Consul General, I haven't really considered this matter. As you know, Quantum Mining's current focus is on the Americas and Australia. However, if the opportunity arises, I certainly won't refuse!"

At this point, John did not want Quantum Mining to participate in the cooperation. Instead, he wanted to complete the cooperation under a new identity. He could not give those guys the opportunity to scheme against him. In such a long-term cooperation, it was better to be cautious and careful, lest he be ambushed by the enemy and put Quantum Mining in trouble!
Those old guys are all ruthless bastards who will devour people without spitting out the bones. If you show even the slightest weakness, they will rush forward and tear you apart. The storm before was enough to prove everything. Those old guys are extremely cunning and treacherous.

Regarding the cooperation, it's just a proposal from both sides. Detailed negotiations will require more communication in the future. It can't be decided in a moment, after all, such cooperation involves many things, and even John has to be cautious.

As for the Consul General, as long as John is willing to cooperate, that's fine. This time, the launch of the game world has shocked the entire United States. As someone who has been paying close attention to John, the Consul General naturally knows how amazing the funds John has. Investing even a small portion of it domestically would be a good result.

As the party ended, John left wearing the crimson robe given to him by the Consul General. Not long after, John and Naoko returned home. John's parents didn't ask about the party; they trusted him to handle it on his own. However, upon arriving home, John looked at Naoko with a puzzled expression and said, "Just say what you want to say. We don't need to hold back!" On the way home, John sensed that Naoko seemed to have something on her mind, but then hesitated to speak.

"My sister is taking the college entrance exam this year, and I want her to study in the United States!"

John breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Naoko's words. His parents were also somewhat surprised by Naoko's response, as they considered it a minor matter and that Naoko had no reason to worry so much. Dreamworld, Nvidia, and Bell Labs all have extensive collaborations with Stanford, and even the University of California is no problem. John could easily arrange it simply by asking.

However, before John could speak, his mother Anna smiled calmly and said, "John, leave this to me. Let her come to the United States as soon as possible, and I'll arrange for her to get into Stanford!"

Upon hearing this, John gently shook his head and said, "Mother, there's really no need to trouble you. I can handle it myself. Besides, I have cooperation with China, and I need to arrange for some more students to enroll. We can handle it all at once!"

"It's alright. You handle the study abroad matters in China yourself. I'll arrange Naoko's matter. There are probably quite a few people on your side. Even if the school is willing to accept them, they will need to consider many things. Stanford is a private institution, and the tuition is much higher than that of the University of California. You should still arrange your study abroad spot at the University of California. This will save you a considerable amount of money. And don't forget that as a public university, it has many campuses."

The difference between having a scholarship and not having one is significant, especially for international students. The amount of government funding available to each student is limited. Even with John's partnership with Stanford, it's impossible to provide scholarships to all enrolled international students. Therefore, Anna believes Stanford's tuition is a bit high, and the public University of California system is more affordable. Most importantly, the University of California has ten campuses, which is crucial. If a compromise is reached, there could be a considerable number of openings. Even if each campus only has a few students, the total number would be substantial, far better than Stanford!
John hadn't considered this issue when making arrangements for international students last year, as he had limited knowledge of the university. However, his mother Anna, a university professor, was very knowledgeable about everything. So when John raised the issue of Chinese international students, she directly told him about the problems involved.

"Mother, how many study abroad spots do you think we could get if we negotiated with the University of California?"

"If you approach them in your personal capacity, the number of people won't be too large, after all, you're a Stanford student. But if you approach them in the name of a company, it's a completely different story. You have so many companies under your umbrella, it wouldn't be a problem to ask each one for a few spots. I believe your professional managers will handle this matter well, and twenty or thirty spots shouldn't be a big problem!"

"Did I hear that right? Twenty or thirty spots? Can the University of California really offer that many spots?" John was utterly shocked; the number far exceeded his expectations.

"That's right, this is just a conservative estimate. Do you know how many campuses the University of California has? Even if each campus only gives you two or three spots, that would be enough. And this is just a very conservative estimate. Phoenix Group has the capability, not to mention Nvidia, Dream World, Game World, Bell Labs, Global Online, and even Quantum Mining. With so many companies involved, it won't be a problem! You'd better not handle this yourself; let a professional manager do it. The results will be much better than if you do it yourself. However, you should deal with this matter as soon as possible, since each campus needs to make reservations in advance."

John hadn't expected this situation, and he was taken aback upon hearing these words.

"By the way, John, don't just focus on the University of California. The University of Oregon is also a public university, so you can give it a try. Even companies like Sikorsky, Pratt & Whitney, and Hughes have their own connections and a lot of university places available. It's much easier to have them make those connections than to do it yourself!"

(End of this chapter)