America: My Time

Chapter 361 Amazing Harvest

Chapter 361 An Amazing Harvest
When John returned to Tokyo, he couldn't help but sigh. Japan had changed a lot; the whole society had become more frenzied. With rising land prices, Japan's real estate industry was showing signs of madness, and it seemed like it was about to spiral out of control. The more John learned about the speed at which those real estate companies in Japan were moving, the more shocked he became.

These guys are utterly shameless when it comes to money. As Tokyo land prices have risen, some shady forces have also poured into this industry. Projects that were originally scheduled to be completed in 85 are now more than half finished and look like they can be completed before the end of the year. Universal Waterpark, in particular, is progressing at an astonishing speed. Seeing the huge profits from Disneyland, these guys have gone mad.

The situation in Tokyo was just as crazy as it was in Osaka. The sheer speed of this was astonishing, making John realize that these guys were truly willing to do anything for profit. Perhaps that's why those guys in Japan were able to succeed—because they were crazy enough to work overtime like crazy for profit!
"It's fortunate that this is in Japan. If it were in the United States, the union would probably have already started a disturbance. Those guys are dreaming of competing with Japan on price. They're overthinking it. They have no advantage in production. If they don't attack the financial sector, they have no chance at all. Unfortunately, this situation can't last long. Before long, everything will collapse. I need to prepare in advance."

Looking at the fast-paced life of Tokyo, John couldn't help but sigh. His own development, though rapid, was insignificant compared to Japan's economy. Even with his extensive preparations in Japan, it was all futile in the face of the overwhelming tide. John didn't believe he had single-handedly built Japan's real estate industry; rather, it was those greedy Japanese bastards who were driving up land prices and manipulating everything.

"Mr. Morita, it's you again acting as the lobbyist this time. To be honest, I know what you all are thinking, but I don't think your plan can succeed. Although Quantum Mining has discovered two large mines in Australia, it will take time to start mining. Most importantly, those guys aren't giving us a chance to mine quickly. They've completely blocked Quantum Mining's mining operations on the railway, so they have an absolute advantage." When John arrived at the meeting in Japan, he saw the old man Akio Morita. It was obvious that these guys in Japan were using Akio Morita as a lobbyist again.

“John Xingsheng, we know the situation Quantum Mining is facing and we understand the pressure it is under, but that’s not a problem. As long as you stand with us, we are confident that we can make them give in. After all, the emergence of the two major mines has also had a significant impact on them. Without our Japanese market, their pressure would be even greater!”

"That's true, but I'm afraid you've overestimated your own capabilities. I also know how much Japan needs iron ore. Even if Quantum Mining enters the game, it won't amount to anything. Those guys have clearly already planned their strategy, otherwise they wouldn't be able to ignore Quantum Mining's two major mines. It will take Quantum Mining at least a year to start mining. I wonder if you can wait that long. That's the source of their confidence."

John didn't care about what the Japanese guys thought. He directly pointed out Japan's Achilles' heel: Japan didn't have enough iron ore to last a year, so they would eventually compromise. Even if he were to get involved, he wouldn't side with Japan. Instead, he would sit back and watch the fight, and then take the benefits he wanted.

"Mr. John, we know what you're saying, and we've thought of ways to deal with it. Now we want to know when Quantum Mining's iron ore can be shipped out?"

"It will take at least a year. As you all know, railway construction is very difficult. Although I have already contacted China Railway Construction Corporation, it will not be easy to complete the project smoothly!"

"Mr. John, if we are willing to provide substantial assistance, could Quantum Mining complete its iron ore export ahead of schedule?"

"Gentlemen, I understand your pressure, but it's unnecessary and counterproductive. You should understand that this is already the limit. If we continue to shorten the time, the price Quantum Mining will have to pay will be too high, and it will be counterproductive. If you insist on doing this, we can accept it, but Quantum Mining cannot bear this burden. We cannot afford such pressure!" John said, shaking his head slightly, indicating his disapproval of the suggestion from the Japanese guys.

Although John was eager to finish the project quickly, it was beyond his control. The railway construction company had already exerted its maximum effort, and trying to shorten the timeline would put too much pressure on them. However, John underestimated the determination of the Japanese; for them, such negotiations had a greater impact.

“Mr. John, we can cover this expense. If we can expedite the project by half, that is, before the end of the year, are we confident that it will be completed? If so, we are willing to invest one hundred million US dollars for free.”

"That's impossible. To open the line in six months is a pipe dream, and one hundred million dollars is far from enough. If we really want to achieve that, the amount of money required is staggering!" "We know, but we don't need the entire line to be open. We only need one railway line to be open. Moreover, we can place a huge order with Quantum Mining, a huge order that will definitely satisfy Mr. John."

"Alright, you win. Quantum Mining is willing to cooperate. However, I need to make one thing clear: six months is impossible. Although we have already made preparations for the route construction, six months is still not possible. It will take at least eight months, and that's with the cooperation of China Railway Construction Corporation. However, the cost will be more than one hundred million US dollars!"

“No problem, we accept. We can offer an additional 20 million US dollars. This is not only beneficial to us, but even more beneficial to Mr. John. Starting construction ahead of schedule means that Quantum Mining will enter the harvest stage sooner!”

"Alright, I will do my best to communicate with China Railway Construction Corporation and try my best to meet everyone's requirements!"

Is it worth it for these guys in Japan to spend $120 million to speed up Quantum Mining's railway construction? This isn't a loan; it's a free gift to Quantum Mining, just to accelerate Quantum Mining's iron ore exports from Australia. It seems a bit crazy and unbelievable.

From an outsider's perspective, this is naturally not worthwhile, but from the perspective of these guys in Japan, it is absolutely worthwhile, because if Quantum Mining helps them negotiate the price of iron ore, they can be fearless of the pressure from those mining giants. Otherwise, they will have to accept the other party's conditions, and even a single point of profit is a considerable sum.

The Japanese had considered investing in Quantum Mining's two iron ore mines in Australia, but John refused. Although iron ore prices are currently low, they will skyrocket over time, turning the mines into gold mines. John wasn't short-sighted enough to share those profits with the Japanese.

“Mr. John, this is a win-win cooperation. Quantum Mining can enter production and start making profits sooner, while we can avoid the pressure from those mining giants, get the iron ore at the price we want, and we will do our best to select iron ore from Quantum Mining, ensuring that your interests are not harmed!”

Quantum Mining does indeed need to recover its losses as soon as possible, otherwise it will face significant pressure. If iron ore mining in Australia accelerates, Quantum Mining will no longer need to worry about its funding issues, nor will it need to sell any more mines. It may even have enough funds to complete its strategic layout in the steel sector.

John didn't believe the promises of these Japanese guys. These bastards were making all sorts of nice noises now, but things would likely change once they finished their assessments with the iron ore giants. However, John wasn't worried. He wasn't in a rush to fully commit to iron ore mining, and besides, he had other options besides Japan—Taiwan was also an option. As for the Koreans, John didn't care for them; they were even more greedy than the Japanese!
John naturally wouldn't turn a blind eye to the mining giants' suppression of Quantum Mining. Now that these guys from Japan have come knocking on his door, he can use Japan's power to deliver a fatal blow and let them know that Quantum Mining is not to be trifled with. If they want to suppress Quantum Mining, they themselves will also be affected.

"Gentlemen, there is another problem that needs your help. To speed up the construction, we need professional talent. I hope that Japan can provide assistance to Quantum Mining. Otherwise, relying solely on the experts from the railway construction side may not be enough!" At this moment, John put his sights on the Japanese railway experts. You see, Japan's railway construction was very impressive at this time. If they could get their help, Quantum Mining's progress could be accelerated.

"No problem, we will be prepared in this regard. As long as Quantum Mining has any needs, we will do our best to help. There will be absolutely no problems and it will not affect the construction of Quantum Mining!"

“Good, I’m relieved to hear that. Even if we have to stop Quantum Mining’s other mines in Australia, we will focus all our efforts on developing the iron ore mine. It won’t affect your negotiations on iron ore prices. I believe you will get what you want and get the price you need.” At this moment, a faint smile appeared in John’s eyes. This outcome was very favorable to him!
(End of this chapter)