America: My Time

Chapter 842 A Person with a Desire

Chapter 832 A Person with a Desire
Because he knew Rockefeller's cunning and treacherous nature all too well, Morgan would think of everything in the worst possible light. Naturally, he harbored more resentment towards the old man. No one wants to be schemed against, and Morgan was no exception. Especially under such circumstances, Morgan felt even more hatred in his heart.

At this point, Morgan was beginning to understand why John had chosen to stay in Japan for so long, and why he had lingered in Taiwan for so long. Was he merely waiting for an opportunity? No, he was laying the groundwork, waiting for his enemies to step forward one by one. Now that there was a clear timetable in the Middle East, things had become even more interesting!

Everyone is making plans, but who will have the last laugh depends on their individual abilities. However, John's methods are more impressive than those of the old man Rockefeller. At least John's plans are more insane and terrifying. As more and more of his plans are exposed, it becomes clear how astonishing his ambitions are and how terrifying his aspirations are.

"Let them fight. It would be best if that old man Rockefeller and John fought even more fiercely, even to the point of irreconcilable enmity. That way, Rockefeller would have another major enemy. Given John's petty nature, he would definitely give him a hard time if given the chance, or even kill Rockefeller outright. I just don't know if Rockefeller will be able to hold out!"

Thinking of this, Morgan shook his head and dismissed the idea. It was best not to get involved in the struggle between John and Rockefeller, lest he drag Morgan into it. There were already quite a few people involved, and they would probably pay a heavy price for it.

In those actions against John, quite a few people chose to side with Rockefeller, and these guys will eventually pay the price for their stupidity. It is definitely not a good thing to be an enemy of John, that little fox. The fate of the English is the best proof. It's just that some of those guys are jumping out again now. They really don't learn their lesson.

That's human nature; the lure of profit makes people lose their reason. Those guys all underestimated John and his scheme. However, Morgan felt he was gradually understanding John's plan, and he also realized that it wasn't entirely overseas; there were also astonishing calculations within the United States, albeit in the shadows, focusing primarily on high technology rather than manufacturing. And in manufacturing, it was only Gulfstream Aerospace.

After believing he had seen through everything, Morgan breathed a sigh of relief. If John had focused entirely on overseas markets, Morgan wouldn't have been able to make a lot of money. Now, things were completely different; there were even more benefits to be gained from John.

John was unaware of the situation in the United States; his current concern was the plans in Taiwan. With the signing of the Bentley Motors Group agreement, many things needed to be done, forcing John, who was originally preparing to leave, to stay. He was worried that unexpected events might occur in this cooperation, after all, he had paid a considerable price, and it had also disrupted some of his plans. If problems arose here, the trouble would be immense.

As John pondered his current assets, he shook his head. In just ten years, he had conquered the business world and accumulated such a vast fortune at an astonishing speed, relying on his memories from his later life. His current assets were enough to rival those of century-old families like Rockefeller and Morgan.

Just as John was lost in thought, soft footsteps interrupted his reverie, and a voluptuous, soft body embraced him from behind, accompanied by a woman's fragrance.

"Honey, what are you thinking about? Are you worried about the previous investment?" Hugging John from behind, the beautiful Xiao Qiang felt a strong sense of security welling up in her heart, and she liked this feeling very much.

“Of course I have concerns. This involves an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, and this is just the beginning. With the continuous increase in investment, it is possible that it could reach billions of dollars. Do you think I wouldn’t be worried about such a huge investment?” John did not hide this point. After all, this investment came too suddenly, and he was not prepared. He accepted it hastily under the amazing temptation of Taiwan, so it is normal to have some concerns.

John shook his head, turned around, and gazed down at the exquisite and beautiful face before him. He felt a surge of admiration for this woman who would later be hailed as Taiwan's most beautiful woman. Her face, brimming with youthful collagen, was breathtakingly beautiful; she was the dream girl of every Taiwanese man, and now she was his woman. "Actually, you don't need to worry so much. The Taiwanese authorities won't let such a large investment go wrong; otherwise, their reputation would be ruined. Besides, they wouldn't dare to tamper with something like this, after all, they wouldn't dare offend a big shot like you from the US!" Although she hadn't followed John for long, Xiao Qiang knew how astonishing John's identity was. Even though John's reputation in Taiwan wasn't particularly high, she still knew how powerful he was.

As long as the Taiwanese authorities don't do anything foolish, they won't try to sabotage such a large investment and will definitely meet all of John's conditions. After all, such a large investment doesn't come around often, and as a major American conglomerate leader who also controls a media group, how could those Taiwanese guys dare to scheme against him?

"I'm not worried about them doing anything wrong, but I'm worried about the schemes of those with ulterior motives. The business world is not as simple as you think. Do you think such a large investment will only affect Taiwan? Do you think that as long as those guys in Taiwan don't have any crooked ideas, everything will be fine? If you think that way, then you are very wrong."

John wasn't worried about the Taiwanese guys, but rather the Japanese, the Koreans, and the American conglomerates. After all, some people with ulterior motives would feel uneasy about his massive investment in Taiwan. The Bentley Motors Group's investment would worry the Japanese, as it would impact their market share. Now that Japan's bubble had burst, the stock market had plummeted with no hope of recovery, and the housing market collapse wouldn't be long. How could those Japanese car companies not worry about their development and the impact on their market?

The emergence of the Bentley Motors Group has already significantly impacted Japan's markets in Europe and North America, not to mention China. Now, with Bentley's expansion in Southeast Asia, their situation is even more precarious. It's not impossible for these companies to resort to underhanded tactics; after all, there's nothing these cunning individuals wouldn't do. And they don't even need to go to great lengths; simply delaying the factory's construction will severely damage the Bentley Group, given the significant importance they place on this investment. Of course, shipbuilding and resort hotels will also have an impact on Japan!

As for those guys in the US, they might also try something, so John had to stay in Taiwan for a few more days to make sure everything was in order before leaving. Although Xiao Qiang, this beautiful woman, was very smart, she was unaware of the situation. For Bentley Motors, every extra day of delay would mean paying a greater price.

Upon hearing John's words, a hint of disappointment flashed in Xiao Qiang's bright eyes. She hadn't expected there to be so much to this investment. Although it didn't meet her expectations, she had learned some secrets behind such a large investment, making her understand how influential it was and why the Taiwanese guys valued it so much, even asking her to speak well of them. Now Xiao Qiang finally understood!
However, Xiao Qiang knew even better that the other party had not only asked him for a favor, but must have also asked Sunny and Zhang Yuyan for the same favor. Although this would not bring him any unexpected gains, it would expand his network of contacts.

Who is John's representative in Taiwan? In the eyes of those big shots, it's not Xiao Qiang or Zhang Yuyan, but Sunny. This is because John has brought Sunny to parties before, and Xiao Qiang knows this. But now she sees a chance to replace Sunny, and she feels that she also has the ability to compete for such a position.

Paying a price doesn't guarantee success, but without paying anything, there will naturally be no gain. If you don't gain everyone's approval, all your ideas are useless. Xiao Qiang now felt she had gained everyone's approval, and with that thought, her gaze fell on John.

Although she hadn't been with John for long, and it was entirely of her own volition—given the circumstances at the time, not offering herself would have meant certain disaster—she was just a nobody, easily manipulated. But now the situation was completely different, which fueled her ambition. It's fair to say that all the women around John knew how generous he was, and even more so, what benefits they would gain from following him.

It wasn't just about money; it also brought the benefits of status. It would grant direct access to high society, to the circle of socialites—something most people couldn't achieve. Even top celebrities struggled with it. That's why Xiao Qiang, this intelligent and beautiful woman, chose to abandon her initial dream. After all, the entertainment industry is too dark and too exhausting; for a woman like her who pursued a refined life, it was simply too much.

Having lived a wealthy life since childhood, she couldn't achieve what Sunny had. She couldn't endure hardship, and in her mind, she didn't want to. Why should she suffer when she could live a refined and beautiful life? That's not the life a beautiful woman should live. So, this was her core belief.

(End of this chapter)