America: My Time

Chapter 653 Akio Morita's Scheme

Chapter 643 Akio Morita's Scheme
"Alright, I understand. I'm not stupid enough to cause trouble for myself!" Kondo Masahiko shuddered instantly. He wasn't stupid; he naturally understood the consequences of offending such a powerful figure. He couldn't forget how that old pervert Mary had treated him. If he hadn't stood his ground, he probably would have been abandoned long ago. Kondo Masahiko was well aware of the dark side of Johnny's Entertainment, so he didn't want to be manipulated by those two old guys again!

"You'd better really know this and not have any ulterior motives, otherwise no one can save you! You'd better stay by my side right now, I don't want to be dragged down by you!" This manager didn't want to trust Kondo Masahiko, that bastard. It was precisely because he knew this scoundrel too well that he was so cautious, afraid that he would be implicated by this scoundrel!
His instincts as an agent told him that this party was anything but ordinary, and he felt the pressure. He hadn't noticed it before, without that bastard Kondo Masahiko's inquiries, but now, upon closer inspection, he immediately realized something was amiss. None of the women were with anyone else, clearly having been warned to avoid contact. The bigwigs were worried about something going wrong. He dared not think about what might cause such concern, knowing that investigating would only lead to his demise.

Knowing when to advance and when to retreat is the key to longevity. This agent doesn't want to sink into Tokyo Bay, which is why he's become so cautious and keeps a close eye on that bastard Masahiko Kondo, not daring to be careless in the slightest.

As Riko stood up, the previous restrictions were lifted, and Matsuda Seiko and Kashiwabara Yoshie appeared in front of them. The beauties sat in a corner, gossiping about some things. They didn't pay attention to the corner where John was sitting; it wasn't something they could get involved in. At the party, only the big shots were the ones who were really in the spotlight.

With the restrictions lifted, the small circles of the beauties reappeared. Riko's group was the most lively, while the group of Yasuko Sawaguchi and Sunny was the quietest, with only a few people. As for Akina Nakamori's absence, although many people were somewhat surprised, no one thought about it too deeply. People in the circle understood that such matters were not for them to explore, as they could easily invite unnecessary trouble.

"Naoko-chan, how long can you stay in Tokyo?" After discussing some gossip, Seiko Matsuda suddenly asked about Naoko's situation, and Riko breathed a sigh of relief at her question, as it was something she wanted to know.

"Unless something else comes up, I should stay in Tokyo until Yukari returns to school!"

Seiko Matsuda said happily, "That's great! After the music festival, we can get together more often. Otherwise, we don't know when we'll be able to see you again. Since you retired, I haven't had any friends to talk to!"

Seiko Matsuda wasn't wrong. She wasn't very popular in the industry. Otherwise, no one from the industry would have attended her wedding except for Naoko. The idol industry is too cruel!
For idols like Seiko Matsuda and Yoshie Kashiwabara, the time they can truly rest is limited. They all have to carry a lot of pressure and move forward. Although their current situation is okay, they all understand that as time goes by, their popularity will gradually decline and they will be replaced by other new idols. This is the cruel reality of Japan.

In comparison, Sachiko Kamachi and Chisato Moritaka are much better off. At least they never lack resources, and with a powerful figure like John behind them, they won't encounter any trouble. This is something many people envy. In this circle, many things are not up to their own control, a fact they all understand and are aware of.

John's conversation with the Japanese guys this time lasted a long time. John responded to their probing, and both sides were testing each other's bottom line and strengths. The Japanese guys were eager to know John's next goal. Although John kept saying that he would develop in the energy field, the Japanese guys did not completely believe him. In fact, they suspected that this was a facade John had put forward to confuse them, and even the people in the United States.

With such a huge turmoil between the US and Taiwan, how could they possibly abandon communications and semiconductors in favor of energy? However, the bait that John is throwing out now has made the Japanese extremely envious. Whether it's the sale of the mines or the sale of Tsutaya, they are very eager to acquire them. As for other assets, although they are also envious, they have no opportunity to acquire them.

"What a bunch of greedy bastards! They want to get more profit whenever they get the chance. But that's fine too. If they weren't greedy, how could I get rid of these assets? With these guys going crazy, Japan's real estate market will accelerate. I wonder how high the land prices in Japan will go. Tokyo alone could buy the entire United States. That's no joke!"

Faced with such a group of greedy guys, John sneered inwardly. He wasn't afraid of their greed, but rather that they didn't need anything. As long as these guys had greedy thoughts, everything was under his control.

At this point, John had no intention of using his other connections in Japan or his investment companies there. Instead, he continued discussing the Japanese economy with these old guys and exploring potential collaborations. Knowing that Sony had secured numerous patent licenses from Bell Labs, other Japanese companies shared similar ideas. While they possessed their own technology and were confident they could circumvent Bell Labs' patent barriers, that would take time. In the semiconductor industry, by the time they bypassed the existing patents, new ones would emerge. Therefore, these Japanese companies preferred to collaborate, saving themselves time and effort.

After John reached a verbal agreement with these guys, the party gradually came to an end. Riko did a good job at the party, at least there were no problems. With the departure of those guys from the Japanese conglomerate, John also had the idea of ​​leaving. He had done what he needed to do, and the rest was up to the Japanese guys to decide.

John didn't pay attention to the women's affairs. If they couldn't withstand the test, then they didn't deserve to stay by his side. Although it was a bit cruel, Akina's situation reminded John that he was too soft-hearted and that he should prepare for some things earlier.

"Tired. Communicating with those guys is really tiring. They all have too many thoughts and too many schemes!" After ending the conversation, John sighed and shook his head. Such communication was very mentally taxing. If you're not careful, you'll be tricked by these guys. None of them are good people.

"John, how long will you be staying in Tokyo? I heard you're going to South Korea to watch the Olympics?" After everyone had left, Akio Morita couldn't help but ask John how long he would be staying in Tokyo.

"I won't be staying long. I still have a lot of things to take care of. If it weren't for the problems here, I'd still be in Taiwan busy integrating Phoenix Group. So much time has passed, and Phoenix Group still hasn't completed its full integration! As for the Olympics, I'm afraid it's out of the question. After things here are finished, I'll go to South Korea first to sort things out. As for the Olympics, I'll have to give up. There's also a little trouble in the US. Sales in the gaming world are very good, which will have an impact on Nvidia's development. Mr. Morita, you need to be careful. If you can't catch up with the competition quickly, you might lose your competitiveness in this new generation of game consoles, which could affect Nvidia's development."

When he heard John's words, Akio Morita's gaze sharpened. Although he had also received reports from the United States and knew that the sales of the new generation of game consoles in the gaming world were very good, he did not expect that John, this little fox, would pay so much attention to it.

"John, are you looking to adjust Nvidia's plans, or do you have other ideas?"

"Let's see what happens in the gaming world first. If the development of the gaming world is not affected, Nvidia will have to make changes. After all, the gaming market is only so big. If it is completely dominated by the gaming world, Nvidia will have to make changes in the chip field, otherwise it will put itself in trouble. There are more game consoles than personal computers."

“John, you can definitely return to the game market. If you’re worried about not having the energy to manage it, we can cooperate. Sony is willing to work with you to create a new game market!” At this point, Akio Morita, that old guy, made another crazy proposal: to cooperate with John to establish a game company.

John shook his head and sighed, "I don't have such thoughts. I'm already very tired. Although the game market is huge, I still choose to give it up. As long as those guys don't cross my bottom line, I won't fight against the game world anymore. After all, I built it from scratch, so I have some feelings for it!"

John's refusal made Akio Morita sigh, but he was secretly pleased. He didn't want to see John, this little fox, re-enter the game market and compete with Sony. As for the game world, although it was powerful, Morita believed that Sony was capable of competing with it and taking enough market share from it. What he was most worried about was John, this little fox, who might enter the game market with Nvidia and become Sony's rival. This was not the outcome Sony wanted to see, nor was it the pressure Sony wanted to bear.

(End of this chapter)