America: My Time

Chapter 989 Betrayal and Scheme

Chapter 979 Betrayal and Scheme
"Heh, I knew your schemes wouldn't be so simple. You seem to be inviting me to Japan for 'exchanges' with car companies, but actually you want more help from me. It's laughable that you're still daydreaming at this point. Do you really think I don't know what you've been up to in the dark?" John sneered inwardly after seeing through the schemes of these Japanese guys, and he despised them even more.

What kind of time is this? They still dare to dream of getting ship orders from me? It's a huge joke. I don't know what these guys are thinking. It's one thing if they don't have shipbuilding capabilities, but now they know that I have enormous shipbuilding capabilities, and in terms of shipbuilding ability, they are absolutely formidable.

Although John's shipping company is constantly expanding and needs many ships, this is not a reason for him to place orders with these guys from Japan. These guys are not qualified to receive orders from him. He is no longer the same as he used to be, while these guys from Japan are still stuck in their old ways of scheming against him.

Of course, John was well aware of how these guys were plotting against him in secret, but now was not the time to settle scores with them. Besides, if they didn't get involved, how could he deliver a fatal blow and teach them what backlash meant? Now it was a matter of who had the better methods and who had the more sophisticated plans. A bunch of ignorant fools trying to reap the benefits without lifting a finger—what a joke! For them to dare to have such thoughts in their current state was utterly laughable to John.

If he didn't need time to seize control of Japan's animation industry and gain an absolute advantage, he wouldn't have bothered with these guys. John could see perfectly well what these Japanese guys were up to and what benefits they wanted to get from him, but they were so self-righteous and thought they were very clever.

The term "two-faced and treacherous" describes these despicable people. They genuinely believe they've covered their tracks perfectly, that because they're not in the US and have been in China, they're unaware of the situation there and what these guys have been doing in secret. The reason they haven't acted isn't because they're unaware, but because they don't want to settle scores with them now; there will be plenty of time later.

With the emergence of the American navigation company, although these guys haven't even started mass production yet, some people in Japan have already partnered with them, even obtaining their production licenses. Don't be fooled by their clandestine actions; everything is under John's control. Even their invitation to him to Japan this time was part of their scheme. Who's behind this? It's still Mitsui, and Toshiba, with whom John has a past grudge. These guys think they're being careful, but they don't realize their every move is being monitored by John. He knew about their contact with the American navigation company the moment they made contact.

These guys in Japan are playing a grand game, but so are John, and even the Oilfield Capital. They're all scheming against each other, and it remains to be seen who will ultimately prevail. Toshiba thinks they can keep John in the dark about their plans, while the American navigation company controlled by Oilfield Capital believes it has poached Mitsui from John's company. They think that once their navigation devices enter the market, they can cut off John's supply chain and disrupt Toyota's partnership. If they secure Toyota's orders, it will be a disaster for the global navigation industry.

Unfortunately, John already knew about these guys' scheme. Toyota was now thrust into the open, which was also part of John's calculations. Now, these Japanese guys had that old fox Akio Morita invite him to so many 'exchanges,' thinking he knew nothing, thinking they were so clever and capable. John watched these Japanese guys' performance, watching them make these ridiculous attempts to test him, but this was just the beginning!
Although John doesn't know when the US navigation company will be able to mass-produce, with the cooperation of Toshiba, their speed will definitely be accelerated. It has to be said that these guys have become shrewd to be able to do this. They want to compete with John for the navigation market. It's just a pity that no matter how good their plans are, success will not be an easy thing!

John believed the decisive battle wouldn't be far off, possibly even at the end of the year or the beginning of next year. The final outcome would depend on the methods and strength of both sides. Oily Capital and the Japanese had secretly joined forces, though not entirely, each with their own agendas.

John didn't care about iron ore, nor did he care about the schemes that Oil Pacific Capital was plotting against Japan. Regardless of whether there were other schemes or conspiracies involved, as long as he ignored them, they wouldn't affect him. Moreover, John was also curious to see how long the cooperation between Japan and Oil Pacific Capital could last.

Of course, the cooperation between the US navigation company and Toshiba was not a simple matter, but a premeditated scheme. At least Rockefeller and his ilk were involved. John was not too clear about what deals these guys were making, but it was not easy for them to outmaneuver John.

After dealing with those guys, John smiled calmly and said, "Mr. Morita, this party seems to have a lot of problems. We haven't had much exchange on media and entertainment, but we've had a lot of communication on other topics. To be honest, this party is very disappointing. I thought it would be a relaxed and comfortable exchange, but it turns out these guys are testing me again. If it weren't for our past relationship, I really wouldn't want to deal with them." "John, I'm sorry, I didn't expect things to turn out this way either. It seems like I'm hosting this party, but as you know, I'm not in control of my own destiny. In their eyes, media and entertainment are insignificant. They value manufacturing more. No matter how much media and entertainment develop, it's not as important as real industry, let alone manufacturing."

“I know, and I understand, but that’s no excuse. I didn’t hold a grudge against Yoshiaki Tsutsumi of Seibu back then, but these guys are going too far now, which is not a good thing. I don’t want to know what they’re thinking or what they’re plotting, but they shouldn’t affect my interests!” Although John still had a faint smile on his face, Akio Morita felt immense pressure. He hadn’t expected John to say such a thing.

"Don't worry, they won't do that!"

"I don't want any more accidents or conflicts to happen. Since there's not much left to do in Japan, I'll leave in a few days. Once things are settled here, I'll head to Taiwan. There are still quite a few things to take care of there, especially ASML's situation. As for the shopping mall issue, that's being negotiated between the Mandarin Oriental Group and Sony, so I won't get involved!"

"John, why don't you stay a few more days and do some more research?" Upon hearing John's words, Akio Morita's heart sank. He hadn't expected John to be in such a hurry to leave Japan, which was completely different from his original plan.

At this moment, Akio Morita was not concerned about the transaction of the shopping center, but worried that John might have other reasons for leaving in such a hurry. Was it dissatisfaction with Japan, or was there a big plan in Taiwan?
“There’s no need for that now. It’s just the two of us, and I have nothing to hide. I’m very worried about the situation in Japan right now. I’m not optimistic about Japan’s economic recovery. With their limited capabilities and vision, I don’t see any hope for Japan’s economic recovery, nor do I think Japanese companies can get out of their predicament quickly.”

John paused here, smiled calmly, and continued, "Mr. Morita, if you take my advice, sell your real estate as soon as possible and stop getting involved in Japanese real estate. There's no hope in that area. Even if the Akihabara project succeeds, they have no chance of success."

"John, is the situation really that serious? Even you don't have a positive outlook on all of this?" Akio Morita said with a solemn expression. He was still a little uneasy and worried about what John had said. For John to say such things so solemnly, it seemed that there was really no hope for the Japanese real estate market.

"It's serious. This isn't just a matter of how serious it is, it's a matter of mindset. Do those guys really think I can't see through their identities? Apart from the Panasonic group, the others are all Japanese government officials. They're all testing me, probing this and that, but what's the use? They haven't changed at all. How can I be optimistic about the recovery of the Japanese economy? I originally thought this trip would be quite fruitful, but now it seems I overestimated those guys' abilities. Instead of wasting energy and money here, it's better to invest more in China. At least there's no such suspicion there as in Japan. I know some guys don't want to see the Mandarin Oriental Group make a comeback, worried that we'll buy at rock-bottom prices."

"Actually, this matter isn't as serious as you think. It's just that some people have different ideas. If you give them a little more time, I believe they will change their minds soon. This won't affect your investment in Japan!"

"That's true, but I don't trust their abilities, and we've chosen different paths. As the saying goes, those who walk different paths cannot make plans together, so I won't invest any more. It won't be long before the Mandarin Oriental Group's personnel withdraw from Japan!"

(End of this chapter)