America: My Time

Chapter 849 Arrangement
Chapter 839 Arrangements

What Morgan is up to, and the news that Grumman Aircraft Company is going to be sold, has shocked Wall Street. If it was just a proposal at first, now many people have seen Morgan's determination. If Morgan gives up Grumman Aircraft Company, how to distribute the profits is a problem. So there is chaos within Morgan. Everyone wants to get the benefits, so they are arguing and fighting for their own interests. As for Grumman Aircraft Company, they seem to have completely stopped caring.

John was unaware of the situation in the United States or the internal turmoil within Morgan. After all, John had no interest in what Morgan thought or did; as long as they accepted his acquisition offer, that was enough. As for Grumman Aircraft Company, if they were to sell, he could take it over himself. At least Grumman Aircraft Company still had the strength, and that was sufficient.

Just as John was preparing to leave Taiwan, he received some incredibly exciting news: both Sonny and Zhang Yuyan were pregnant. This news thrilled John, as he had always hoped for the arrival of more children so that his assets would be inherited. His vast wealth could not be supported by Martin alone, as one person's energy is limited, and he didn't want his children to be burdened with debts!
With a thriving family and a wealth of talented individuals, John is well aware of the importance of having capable people. He understands that while he can support such a large fortune, it is all thanks to his own efforts and prior planning. However, once he loses this power, he will rely on his abilities, and his children and grandchildren will be the best successors.

"Sister Yu Yan, are you and Sister Cui Yu really going to leave the entertainment industry?" Wang Zuxian was surprised by Zhang Yu Yan and Sunny's decision. In her opinion, it was a bit unexpected, but after thinking about it carefully, it made sense. After all, once they had children, their minds would naturally be on their children, just like Naoko. Moreover, with children, they would have no worries.

“Yes, we weren’t too concerned to begin with. Now that we have a child, it’s time to let go. After all, this industry is too chaotic now, completely different from what we initially imagined. We’re just lucky to have met some benefactors; otherwise, we wouldn’t be much better off than others. You know what the situation is like in Hong Kong, and it’s the same here in Taiwan. It’s better to withdraw early to avoid unnecessary trouble. You should also think it over carefully and not worry too much about gains and losses!” Zhang Yuyan didn’t hide her thoughts at all and also reminded Wang Zuxian!

Although they had security personnel around them, could that prevent all dangers? Difficult, in many cases impossible. After all, this circle is too chaotic; anything can happen. If something were to occur, the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, Zhang Yuyan and Sunny chose to completely withdraw from this circle and sever all ties with it. Without the pressure of making a living, and with their own less obsessive pursuit of fame and fortune, withdrawal was the best option.

Taiwan has changed now. The eyes of the wealthy and playboys have also been set on this circle. If you encounter someone who doesn't know their place, problems will arise. So it's better to just withdraw and avoid unnecessary trouble in the future.

"I'll think about it some more; I'm still a little unwilling!" Stepping into this world of fame and fortune, leaving is not an easy thing. Before, she was followed by paparazzi wherever she went, enjoying a life of glamour. If she were to retire, all of that would be gone, and the contrast would be hard for her to accept. Unlike Sunny and Zhang Yuyan, Wang Zuxian still had a little bit of ambition.

Hearing Wang Zuxian's answer, Zhang Yuyan sighed softly. She couldn't interfere too much in such matters. After all, everyone's choices are different, and only she knows what she truly wants. Interfering too much in other people's decisions would easily make her disliked by both sides. With her intelligence, she would not make such a low-level mistake.

"Then think about it again. You need to be careful about safety!" In fact, with Zhang Yuyan's intelligence, she naturally understood Wang Zuxian's feelings at this moment. Only those who have experienced great fame and fortune find it harder to give up fame and fortune. She and Sunny did not have such an experience, so they were able to withdraw easily without any pressure. That was the key.

"Sister Yuyan, after you left the industry, do you have any other ideas about getting involved in company management? Phoenix Group is a good choice. Sister Chu Hong did just that. Maybe you can give it a try!"

Zhang Yuyan shook her head and said, "No, I don't have that idea, and I don't have the ability to do that kind of work. It's better to leave professional matters to professionals!"

"So, has he made any arrangements for you? Or has he done nothing at all?"

“Of course there’s a plan, he’s never stingy! However, we will participate in managing the charitable foundation here in Taiwan.” Zhang Yuyan was right; John was never stingy with the women around him. She and Sonny each received a personal fund of ten million US dollars, which was placed in the investment department of Standard Chartered Bank. Actually, they weren’t the only ones with this; Naoko also had one, but her investment was placed under a Japanese investment company.

Public image is crucial, and John takes it very seriously. Since Taiwan is one of his key development areas, a charitable foundation is essential. Of course, this is also part of John's asset transfer strategy; the charitable foundation naturally needs to invest certain assets, otherwise it would be like water without a source, unable to sustain itself for long. To better integrate into markets around the world, John has made arrangements for his charitable foundations. The Hong Kong charitable foundation isn't just for Hong Kong; it plays a more important role. With John's recent consolidation of his companies, the charitable foundation is also a vital component and a key means of maintaining control. Although these charitable foundations are not yet fully developed, they will play a crucial role over time, ensuring the companies remain under his control. For example, 4.9% of ASUS's shares are invested in the charitable foundation, thus avoiding inclusion in the financial statements.

While Zhang Yuyan and Sunny may not be capable enough to manage a charitable foundation, their involvement at least ensures its safety, and the foundation is also overseen by Standard Chartered to prevent any loopholes from being exploited.

"There's also a charity foundation in Hong Kong, and Sister Chu Hong is involved!" Wang Zuxian knew about the situation in Hong Kong, but she hadn't felt any benefits from the charity foundation. After all, her energy was focused on the entertainment industry, and she hadn't yet noticed any changes in her status brought about by the charity foundation.

The departure of Zhang Yuyan and Sunny from the entertainment industry had a significant impact on the women around John. After all, this industry is a lucrative business, and even if they didn't work much throughout the year, their advertising income was still substantial, given their existing contracts. Leaving now meant the loss of that income. The industry is very pragmatic; given enough time, they would completely disappear from it, as the competition in the entertainment world is fierce.

"You also want to retire from the entertainment industry? Are you sure? Once you retire, you won't get as much attention anymore, and you'll gradually disappear. Can you accept that kind of drop in popularity?" John was surprised to see Mi Xue make such a decision! Even Wang Zuxian and Ye Qianwen couldn't give up the temptation of fame and fortune after they became hugely popular, but Mi Xue chose to retire at this time. This surprised him because he knew that the women around him had no shortage of resources.

However, John thought about it carefully and understood, so he nodded and said, "That's good. After you leave the entertainment industry, you will be involved in the management of the charity foundation. There are a lot of things to do there. The charity foundation will need time to be perfected."

Upon hearing John's change in tone, Mi Xue breathed a sigh of relief. Zhang Yuyan and Sunny's decision had influenced her decision as well. Safety was one aspect, but more importantly, it was a sense of crisis. Even Zhang Yuyan and Sunny had chosen to retire from the entertainment industry, so what did she have to regret? Over the years, she had already seen through John's character. Even after retiring, she wouldn't have to worry about making a living or about her future livelihood.

Just as John was talking to Misha, Xiao Qiang appeared. When she saw Misha, she was taken aback, not expecting to meet her here. Her expression changed slightly. She wanted to say something but swallowed it back. It was obvious that she didn't want Misha to know, or rather, she was on guard against Misha!

Seeing this, John frowned slightly and said, "Just say what you want to say. There's no need to hold back. Michelle will be involved in Hong Kong's charitable foundation in the future!"

Upon hearing John's words, Xiao Qiang suddenly realized that he was not the only one who had discovered the benefits of charitable foundations; someone else had done so before him. Fortunately, the other party was involved in the Hong Kong Charitable Foundation, which did not conflict with his own interests!

"I also want to participate in the charity fund!" At this moment, Xiao Qiang finally revealed her intention. As a smart woman, she naturally understood the value of the charity fund, and participating in the charity fund would also allow her to have more contact with the upper-class circles and have a different status.

"Are you sure? Didn't you say before that you didn't want to be involved in management? Why do you want to get involved in the management of the charity foundation now? This charity foundation has just started, and there are many things to do. Are you sure you can stick to it? Don't push everything onto Yu Yan and Cui Yu. If you just want an identity, then just be a figurehead. There's no need to force yourself. You'll only make yourself miserable and others uncomfortable. After all, charity work isn't as simple as it seems on the surface. It requires time and effort. It's not something you can just do by standing on the sidelines!"

(End of this chapter)