America: My Time

Chapter 769 John's Plan

Chapter 759 John's Plan
"Wow, that's quite a bold move. We underestimated John's determination. He directly split up Western Energy instead of listing it for financing. Impressive! This determination is something we never expected. Although this split has freed up some high-quality assets, it has preserved the opportunity for a future comeback. What do you all think about participating in the first round of financing?" After receiving Morgan's information, Rockefeller and some other old guys sat down to discuss the split of Western Energy.

"Participation, although it is beyond our imagination, the assets that will be split off are of higher quality and there is less pressure. It would be foolish to refuse. It's just that 20 percent of the shares is a bit small. If everyone participates in the competition, we won't get much."

"It is indeed a bit small, but don't forget that this is only the first round of financing, not an IPO, so it's acceptable. However, since Western Energy can be spun off, can't Quantum Mining also be spun off and listed? Can't we also share some of the profits? Quantum Mining is in no way inferior to Western Energy!"

"Impossible. Western Energy is an American company, but Quantum Mining is different. It seems to be registered in the US, but it doesn't have any assets there at all. All its assets are overseas. It's impossible for us to list Quantum Mining, and John won't agree to it either. Don't treat John like a fool, don't be fooled by his appearance. This guy is a shrewd fox. Anyone who falls for it will pay a heavy price. You know how terrifying his strength was after the battle in California. Although those guys have left now, do you think Jaguar Security's strength has decreased? Instead of focusing on Quantum Mining, we should focus on Amgen Pharmaceuticals. Its expansion speed is quite fast."

"Indeed, Amgen's development is also remarkable, especially in retail. The transformation of Langsi Pharmaceuticals has surprised the entire industry, and everyone has to follow suit, otherwise they would be directly crushed. Their medical centers are also very impressive and are progressing steadily. From biopharmaceuticals to healthcare and medical devices, they are all developing steadily. Most importantly, their overseas layout is also amazing. It can be said that if they are given a little more time, they may become the number one pharmaceutical giant."

"Yes, after the stock market crash, this guy invested most of his profits into the pharmaceutical industry. Now, in such a short time, there has been such an amazing change. One has to admire this little fox's ability and his sharp vision. I think we should have a talk with him when we have the chance. Let's not do anything scheming, just have a normal talk."

"Heh, you know about Buffett's invitation. Those guys are really laughable. They think they can outmaneuver John, this little fox, with such paltry tricks? They think their forum is something special, but John is nothing in his eyes. They're not on the same wavelength at all. John is different from them and won't be fooled by their ridiculous actions. However, we really should talk to him. What happened before is in the past. Now it seems that John is a law-abiding guy. Although he has a bit of a temper, he's much better than those oily capitalists."

“Then let’s sit down and talk to him. Even if we don’t talk about investment, it would be good to talk about economic development. At least this little fox has a much better eye than us old guys! We can’t keep this guy wandering around forever. After all, he’s also a member of the American financial group! Don’t you think he’s expanding his presence in Europe too quickly? I think this guy has seen an opportunity. Perhaps we can cooperate.”

At this point, these old men finally acknowledged John as a member of the American financial group, recognizing his ability to sit alongside them. This was the outcome of the California standoff, which made these old men no longer underestimate John, nor dare they underestimate this shrewd young man. After all, they couldn't afford such terrible consequences, and John had kept his promise, preventing them from suffering significant losses. Now, John's company is continuously raising funds and preparing for an IPO, which has changed these old men's perception of him. Lured by the potential profits, they are now willing to accept John!

Acquisitions, integrations, spin-offs, and the listing of high-quality assets—this series of tactics has given many people a good understanding of John's strategy and revealed the enormous profits behind him. Behind every conglomerate lies a vast amount of profit, which has tempted many people who want a share of the benefits.

Since John is a 'good guy' who knows how to share profits, there's no need to make an enemy of this little fox. If they were worried about the impact of Western Energy before, now that the split has been completed, they are no longer under pressure. Whether it's John transferring his own wealth or making a compromise with them, they are willing to bow down in the face of interests.

While those old guys were scheming against John, John's family—no, it should be called his entire extended family—was all there. After all, almost all the women around John had arrived this year, so it was a whole extended family. "John, are you sure your plan can stick to it? You know this is no joke. With so many women, even just one child requires an astonishing amount of money." When John revealed his plan, Smith gasped. A personal fund of fifty million dollars for each child, although not all at once but invested gradually, would still amount to ten million dollars in the first year. This had already been achieved with little Martin, and the personal fund was already in operation.

"I'm sure. I know what I'm doing, so don't worry. Although I have a lot of loans, I also have a considerable amount of capital at my disposal. And this investment won't end anytime soon. The previous gold investment and the current neon investment will both yield amazing returns once they're completed. I'm not worried about any financial issues, and you don't need to worry either. As for Martin's personal fund, I will replenish it to 50 million this year. Before he comes of age, all the profits will be managed by Naoko, and I won't interfere."

Facing the shocked crowd, John smiled calmly. It could be said that John would reap many amazing rewards in the next few years, because he had made too many plans for this day. Funding was never a problem, and the funds that served as his foundation had been hidden in the dark, which was also an astonishing fortune.

Once John has recovered from the Japanese stock market crash, he will naturally have no shortage of funds. Furthermore, the upcoming Middle East crisis will bring astonishing profits. Funds are not a big deal for John. Although John is currently taking out a loan from a Japanese bank, it is only for the development of his industrial company, not because John himself is short of money.

His personal fund alone is worth fifty million, not counting the wealth he will inherit from John in the future. How much wealth John currently controls has always been a secret, but it is no problem that it is worth tens of billions of dollars. Smith understands this, at least the assets that are currently on the surface are astonishing, and the market value of those listed companies is also very impressive.

Although John has been transferring wealth, he still holds considerable assets on the surface. After all, he can't transfer all his assets at once, as that would be a direct slap in the face to the judicial authorities. Such wealth transfers take time, especially those within the United States, while overseas wealth is much easier to transfer.

The most important thing for a family is its talent, the cultivation of the next generation, and the first step is to have children. John wants to build a large family, so one or two children are naturally impossible. In fact, this is the case for many people in Europe and America. Don't be fooled by their glamorous appearances; they are incredibly dark at heart. Their talk of marital fidelity is all a lie. It's perfectly normal for those guys to change wives every year or two, and their pursuit of offspring has never diminished. Look at those older guys; quite a few have children late in life, they just play it more discreetly.

In contrast, John didn't have as many concerns as they did, as long as he didn't get involved in politics. Of course, there was no need for him to get involved in politics, since John controlled too much wealth and simply couldn't spare the energy. Currently, John was seen by the American public as a playboy. Although his wealth was astonishing, the public had a very good impression of him—a talented and responsible playboy. While he had flaws, everyone has flaws, and they didn't see anything wrong with that. Even Martin's affair was known to the public, but no one seemed to find it problematic.

Most importantly, Martin isn't an illegitimate child, because John's name is listed as the father. It's not like those old guys are afraid to admit it; John's womanizing is an open secret, and he does it honestly without anyone criticizing him. It's his freedom; after all, what man isn't lustful? If he wasn't, he wouldn't be a man.

Whether it's a protective facade or genuine nature, no one will target John for such a trivial matter. In fact, those old guys are now quite regretful; if it weren't for their behind-the-scenes maneuvering, John wouldn't be seen as the next Hughes, a playboy by the American public, making it impossible for them to target him in this way. Nowadays, the American public doesn't care about John's womanizing ways. As long as it's consensual, no one will say anything. Everyone has flaws, and John's flaws are something the public is willing to accept. At least John's womanizing is open, unlike those who hide in the shadows, engaging in such outrageous acts that erode public opinion.

(End of this chapter)