America: My Time

Chapter 875 Debunking the Rumors, Slapping the British in the Face
Chapter 845 Breaking the Rumors, Slapping the British in the Face
John didn't know if the ladies had heeded his advice, nor did he care. They had chosen their own path, and if they insisted on continuing, things would only lead to a outcome John didn't want to see. Should he ask Cherie Chung to persuade them? John had no such idea; that would be unfair to Cherie Chung. Since he wasn't interfering with their decisions, he shouldn't do that.

Seeing that John didn't say anything more, the beauties breathed a sigh of relief, and the matter was considered over. However, only they knew what they were really thinking. Although they all appeared calm, they were not like that at all. They were all fluctuating and had some thoughts. After all, John's words today were a bit harsh, which naturally made them have some thoughts.

Unfortunately, John had no time to pay attention to their thoughts; his focus was on matters in Hong Kong. Although he wouldn't be staying there long, there were still some things to do, and some people might even be testing him. John didn't believe the British would remain completely indifferent; if they did, something was definitely amiss.

The next morning, John received an invitation to a charity gala. It has to be said, the British really do use charity as a pretext for everything, but their actions are quite dirty. Given the Governor's invitation, John couldn't refuse; after all, Hong Kong was still British territory, and he needed to give them some face. Moreover, the invitation was quite appropriate; it would be a good opportunity to introduce Lee Boo-jin to everyone, since she would later be in charge of retail business in Southeast Asia.

As night fell, the charity gala began. John's appearance with Lee Boo-jin and Cherie Chung drew everyone's attention. At that moment, many Britons were dissatisfied with John's behavior, but dared not show it. Watching John constantly greeting these Hong Kong tycoons at the gala, they felt resentful. The reason was simple: they deeply regretted selling their assets to this cunning John. Those assets had now multiplied many times over, naturally fueling their resentment.

“Mr. Dong, let’s sit down and talk over there!” John invited Mr. Dong of Orient Overseas Shipping Company upon seeing him. With the expansion of Australian shipping and its global presence, John, who held half of Orient Overseas Shipping’s shares, had some ideas he wanted to discuss with Mr. Dong.

"Mr. John, please!" In fact, not only John wanted to talk to Mr. Dong, but the other party had the same idea, so they were of the same mind. Without paying any attention to the opinions of others, they walked to a corner of the reception and sat down.

In the past, John might have had some reservations, but now, as the head of a top American conglomerate, he doesn't need to consider the British's feelings or their opinions. Besides, there's nothing inconvenient about this matter being known to outsiders; being open about it is much better than discussing it privately with Mr. Dong. Everyone knows that John holds shares in Orient Overseas Maritime Shipping Company, so it's perfectly normal for the two of them to want to sit down and talk.

Although these Hong Kong tycoons were not entirely aware of what was happening in the United States, they knew one thing: the expansion of Australian shipping, as well as John's shipbuilding and shipping plans in Taiwan, South Korea, and China, had a significant impact on Hong Kong's shipping magnates, making them naturally cautious.

“Mr. Dong, perhaps the expansion of Australian shipping has led some people to believe that I intend to acquire Orient Overseas Shipping Company. In fact, that is just their own idea. I can tell you clearly that I have no such idea. At least I would not do such a sinister thing and would not joke with my own reputation.”

“I believe Mr. John’s promise and have never had such thoughts. I am very clear that you have not interfered in the affairs of Orient Overseas Shipping Company in the past few years and you will not be misled by those with ulterior motives!”

"That's good. To be honest, there are quite a few people targeting me right now, especially those British guys. They all have ill intentions and want to take back the assets they sold to me. So these unscrupulous guys are capable of anything! Actually, the reason I wanted to talk to you wasn't for the shares of Orient Overseas Maritime Company, nor for management, but to offer some assistance within my capabilities. I believe you know that Australian shipping is currently undergoing consolidation, and ports around the world will be integrated into Australian shipping. If Orient Overseas Maritime Company has any needs, it can utilize those ports."

When Mr. Dong heard John's words, he couldn't help but smile slightly. This was the truth. The British in Hong Kong hated John the most because John had acquired all their assets. Now that they saw these companies developing smoothly and their market value continuing to grow, they were naturally resentful.

"The rumors are true? Aussie Shipping has integrated the ports held by Quantum Mining and Western Energy?" Mr. Dong was shocked to hear John's words. What was originally just an unconfirmed rumor in the shipping industry had now become a fact! "It's true. The cooperation between Quantum Mining, Western Energy, and OOCL will not change. Aussie Shipping's main focus is not ore transportation, but container shipping and transactions with the Russians. Those rumors are unreliable. There is no conflict between Aussie Shipping and OOCL!" Regarding shipping, John had no intention of reclaiming the contracts between Quantum Mining, Western Energy, and OOCL; there was no need for it.

Don't worry, Mr. Dong now understands John's intentions and why the other party chose to talk to him about all this in such a setting. It was to put his mind at ease, to warn those who were spreading rumors in the dark, and to express his attitude on this matter to some people in Hong Kong.

"Actually, I have never believed those rumors. Your integrity is top-notch in Asia!"

"It's one thing for Mr. Dong to trust me, but I can't just leave you with nothing because of your trust. If Orient Overseas Shipping Company isn't worried about its shipping operations being monitored, it can accept the equipment from Global Navigation Company. This way, you can keep track of the status of your ships at any time, and you can also connect with the Australian shipping network to know the situation at major ports and schedule your ships accordingly!"

The biggest problem with maritime transport is safety. Installing equipment from a navigation company connects the vessel to a global satellite network, allowing for real-time monitoring of its status. While this incurs a small cost, it significantly improves safety. In case of an accident, the vessel's location can be pinpointed immediately, facilitating external assistance.

“Mr. John, haven’t you heard that Global Navigation is going to launch navigation equipment for maritime transport? If such excellent equipment really exists, OOCL would naturally be willing to accept it.” It would be foolish to refuse such a good opportunity. The biggest fear in maritime transport is losing contact with ships and encountering accidents. With such navigation equipment, their location can be completely pinpointed. Not to mention, Australian shipping companies also have their own network system connected to the ports they control, allowing them to rationally schedule ship departures.

If anyone else had said these things to Mr. Dong, he would have considered whether they were true. But if John said them, they would have absolute credibility. John is not only a shipping magnate, but also a tech giant in Silicon Valley. Most importantly, that global navigation company is John's company, so the credibility is naturally at its highest.

When people talk about Silicon Valley giants these days, they don't think of IBM, but rather Nvidia and Dreamworld. Who is the tech tycoon of Silicon Valley? John, of course, is number one. With the birth of his global navigation company, countless people want to cooperate with him, but none have the opportunity. The fact that John thought of Mr. Dong's Orient Overseas Shipping Company shows his sincerity!
Now, those guys in Japan are all regretting it. If it were just about car navigation, they could have tolerated it, but after learning about the situation in the Middle East and the powerful capabilities of Hughes' global satellite positioning system, they were filled with remorse. If they were given another chance, they would never give up supporting Hughes' research and development. Later, after learning about the birth of the global navigation company and that it had completed maritime testing, they regretted it even more.

"It's true, of course. As long as Orient Overseas Maritime Company agrees to install and accept the Australian shipping company's network system, professionals will come to Hong Kong to complete the installation and testing for Orient Overseas Maritime Company's ships. Moreover, in Southeast Asia and Africa, if a ship encounters an accident, it can receive assistance from Jaguar Security Company at any time!"

John's last statement wasn't a lie, but the truth. In just a few years, Jaguar Security had acquired six Perry-class frigates, undertaking patrol contracts with the Navy. While not highly profitable, these ships were enough to sustain the company and protect Australian shipping. Otherwise, countless other entities would have been eyeing Australian shipping, given the significant nature of transactions with the Russians, involving numerous aspects, including arms deals. However, these six frigates flew the US military flag and weren't officially Jaguar Security's vessels.

However, the pirates all know that the Australian shipping ships cannot be moved. Anyone who moves them is courting death and will suffer a devastating blow. The smaller pirates are dealt with by Jaguar Security Company, which completes the anti-piracy mission. Those with greater strength will have to bear the brunt of the American attacks.

(End of this chapter)